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__label__cc	0.687115	0.312885	Finance, Legal & Legislative Services Ph: 604-864-5524 Fax: 604-853-7968 Email us A permissive tax exemption is a means for Council to support eligible organizations within the community that align with Council’s strategic goals and objectives. Extent of exemptions approved each year is dependent on the City’s annual budget. Council, at its discretion, may reject or cancel any or all applicants in a given year. Interested organizations are encouraged to review Council Policy C008-05, Permissive Property Tax Exemption prior to applying to ensure all eligibility criteria are met. Eligible Organizations To be eligible for a permissive tax exemption, an organization must qualify under Section 224 of the Community Charter and comply with the City’s policies, plans, bylaws and regulations. Organizations must contribute to the Abbotsford community and be a registered charity or society under one of the following categories: Charitable, philanthropic or other non-profit organization Athletic or service club or association Deadline for applications is June 30 of each year. Applications, using the prescribed forms below, may be submitted by email or mail to: Collections Division Abbotsford City Hall Abbotsford, BC V2T 1W7 The City will only process complete applications. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications are required annually from all eligible organizations. For organizations currently receiving a permissive tax exemption, a renewal application is necessary to confirm ownership and property use has not changed. The City will confirm receipt of applications by sending an email reply. If you do not receive a confirmation from the City within 5 business days of submitting your application, please contact the Property Tax Division. Application Cycle Charity or non-profit organizations and athletic or service clubs must complete a Comprehensive Exemption Application every four (4) years, and may complete a Renewal Application in the interim years. List of Organizations Required to Submit Comprehensive Exemption Application for 2021 Places of worship and independent schools must complete a Comprehensive Exemption Application every ten (10) years, and may complete a Renewal Application in the interim years. Comprehensive Exemption Applications Important Note: The City is currently reviewing Council Policy C008-05, Permissive Property Tax Exemption as it relates to non-profit organizations providing housing services in the community. If you are a first-time permissive exemption applicant providing housing services, please contact the Property Tax Division for more information. First-time applicants must complete one of the below forms: Comprehensive Permissive Tax Exemption Application – Places of Worship or Independent Schools Comprehensive Permissive Tax Exemption Application – Non-Profit Organizations or Athletic/Service Clubs Renewal Applications Applicants that received a permissive exemption in the current year must complete the below form, to be considered for an exemption in the upcoming tax year Permissive Tax Exemption Renewal Application	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1521
__label__wiki	0.729437	0.729437	Mexican wine Name of Mexico Mexico (barque) Mexican wine and wine making began with the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century, when they brought vines from Europe to modern day Mexico, the oldest wine-growing region in the Americas. Although there were indigenous grapes before the Spanish conquest, the Spaniards found that Spanish grapevines also did very well in the colony of New Spain (Mexico) and by the 17th century wine exports from Spain to the New World fell. In 1699, Charles II of Spain prohibited wine making in Mexico, with the exception of wine for Church purposes. From then until Mexico’s Independence, wine was produced in Mexico only on a small scale. After Independence, wine making for personal purposes was no longer prohibited and production rose, especially in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many other European immigrant groups helped with the comeback of wine in Mexico. However, the Mexican Revolution set back wine production, especially in the north of the country. Wine production in Mexico has been rising in both quantity and quality since the 1980s, although competition from foreign wines and 40% tax on the product makes competing difficult within Mexico. Mexico is not traditionally a wine-drinking country, but rather prefers beer, tequila and mezcal. Interest in Mexican wine, especially in the major cities and tourists areas (along with the introduction into the US on a small scale), has grown along with Mexican wines’ reputation throughout the world. Many Mexican companies have received numerous awards. Various wine producers from Mexico have won international awards for their products. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Mexican_wine The name of Mexico may come from the word mexixin, a cress that grew in the swamplands of Texcoco lake. It was an edible grass that the Aztecs or Mexica survived on as they settled where today lies México City. The name of Mexico entails the origin, history, and use of the name Mexico, which dates back to 14th century Mesoamerica. The Nahuatl word Mexico means place of the Mexica but the ethnonym Mexicatl itself is of unknown etymology. Scholars have suggested "Hare of the Aloes" or a synonym of the war god Huitzilopochtli as possible roots. Mexico (country) did not name its capital after itself, as in Mexico City—the accepted name internationally—but the converse actually applies. Before Spanish times, the capital was formally named Tenochtitlan, but was the seat of the Mexica Empire which is known as the Aztec Empire. As far back as 1590, the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum showed that the northern part of the New World was known as "America Mexicana" (Mexican America), as Mexico City was the seat for the New Spain viceroyalty. "New Spain" is mistaken as the old name for Mexico, rather than the name of a province of New Mexico that existed during colonial times. Under the Spaniards, Mexico was both the name of the capital and its sphere of influence, most of which exists as Greater Mexico City and the State of Mexico. Some parts of Puebla, Morelos and Hidalgo were also part of Spanish-era Mexico. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Name_of_Mexico Mexico was a barque that was wrecked off Southport on 9 December 1886. She was repaired only to be lost in Scottish waters in 1890. On 9 December 1886, the Mexico was on its way from Liverpool to Guayaquil, Ecuador when it was caught in a storm. Lifeboats were launched from Lytham, St. Annes and Southport to rescue the crew. The Lytham lifeboat Charles Biggs, which was on her maiden rescue, rescued the twelve crew but both the St. Annes lifeboat Laura Janet and the Southport lifeboat Eliza Fernley were capsized, and 27 of the 29 crew were drowned. To date, this is the worst loss of RNLI crew in a single incident.Mexico came ashore off Birkdale, opposite the Birkdale Palace Hotel. Sixteen women were left widows, and fifty children lost their fathers. Queen Victoria and the Kaiser sent their condolences to the families of the lifeboatmen. An appeal was launched to raise money to provide a memorial to those killed, and the organisation by Sir Charles Macara of the first street collections in Manchester in 1891 led to the first flag days. The disaster has a permanent memorial in Lytham St. Annes lifeboat house. An appeal has been launched by the Lytham St. Annes Civic Society for the restoration of four of the memorials. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Mexico_(barque) Radio Stations - Mexico City XET-FM 94.1 (La Caliente) Monterrey, NLE Latin Hits Mexico Radio UNAM AM Talk,Public Mexico XEETCH La voz de los tres rios Talk,World,Spanish Mexico XHNP-FM 89.3 (La Grupera) Puebla, PUE Latin Hits Mexico XETAP-AM 960 (La Poderosa) Tapachula, CS Latin Hits Mexico IMER: Fusión Varied Mexico XEN-AM 690 (La 69) México City, DF News Talk Mexico HV 1310 AM esta caliente Latin Hits,Spanish,World Tropical Mexico XEPUR La Voz de los P'urhepechas Talk,World,Spanish Mexico XET-AM 990 La T Grande Monterrey, NL Spanish Mexico XHMEX-FM 104.9 (La Mexicana) Ciudad Guzmán, JAL Folk Mexico XEML-AM 770 (La Ranchera) Apatzingán, MIC Folk Mexico Adicta FM World,Latin Hits Mexico Son por la Tradición Folk Mexico XEC-AM 1310 (Radio Enciso) Tijuana, BCN Spanish Mexico XHOJ-FM 106.7 (Máxima 106.7) Guadalajara, JAL Latin Hits Mexico Ké Huelga Radio News Mexico XES-AM 1240 (La Tremenda) Tampico, TAM Spanish Mexico IMER: XEB-AM 1220 México City Oldies Mexico Universal Stereo 92.1 FM 80s,70s,60s Mexico Ke Buena 92.9 Spanish Mexico XETAR lavoz de la sierra tarahumara Talk,World,Spanish Mexico IMER: Radio Ciudadana Talk Mexico XELD-AM 780 (Radio Costa) Autlán, JAL Spanish Mexico Fórmula Jazz FM Jazz Mexico Ultra TV Puebla Spanish Mexico XHHEM-FM 103.7 (Milenio Radio) Chihuahua, CH Varied Mexico XEZV-AM 800 (La Voz de la Montaña) Tlapa de Comonfort, GR World,Spanish,Unknown Mexico Fórmula Romántica Oldies,Spanish Mexico XHPOP-FM 99.3 (Digital 99.3) México City, DF Pop,Latin Hits Mexico XEPH-AM 590 (Sabrosita 590) Mexico, DF Latin Hits Mexico Cafe Romantico Oldies,Latin Hits Mexico XEAD-AM 1150 (Radio Metrópoli) Guadalajara, JAL Varied Mexico La Mejor 560 Spanish Mexico Ultra 90's 90s Mexico Super Radio Sterio Rock,Pop,Hip Hop,Electronica Mexico Granimpacto.com Oldies Mexico Radio Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan Classical,Spanish,Public Mexico Panda Show Radio Comedy,Spanish Mexico XHFAJ-FM 91.3 (Alfa 91.3) Mexico City, DF Varied Mexico XHAVO-FM 101.5 (Digital 101.5) Reynosa, TA Latin Hits Mexico XEL-AM 1260 (La 12-60) Mexico City, DF News Mexico XESP-AM 1070 (Radio Noticias) Guadalajara, JAL News Mexico XHM-FM 88.9 (88.9 Noticias) México City, DF News Talk Mexico Radio Blaseñita Latin Hits Mexico XHGTS-FM 107.3 (Música Internacional) Nuevo Laredo, TAM Top 40 Mexico XEO-AM 970 (NotiGape 970) Matamoros, TA News Talk Mexico XEWR-AM 1110 (Radio Guadalupana) Ciudad Juárez, CHH Christian Contemporary Mexico XHW-FM 90.1 (Alegria Mexicana) La Paz, BCS Latin Hits Mexico XHAWD-FM 107.1 (Magnetica FM) San Luis Potosí, SLP Latin Hits Mexico XEDA-FM 90.5 (Radio Imagen) México City, DF News,Top 40,Spanish Mexico Park Avenue released: Moon Over Hotline S.I.C. Illuminated 45 Disease Lover Mr. Through Finest Moment Slow (Slow) Down businessdaily.com businessideaspost.com africabusinesspost.com africabusinessdaily.com arabbusinesspost.com businessbusinessnews.com worldbusinesspost.com africanbusinesspost.com asiabusinesspost.com dublinpost.com shanghaipost.com australiabusinesspost.com asianbusinesspost.com fijipost.com ottawapost.com zimbabwepost.com birminghampost.com israelpost.com brusselspost.com francepost.com Latest News for: mexico business post Editorial: NM should look to successes of surrounding states Alicia Keyes, New Mexico’s cabinet secretary for economic development, in a Journal op-ed published Jan ... But the challenges are daunting – a point hammered home this week by a WalletHub report listing New Mexico as the worst state in the nation for families based on metrics like education, crime, poverty and family stability.... Mexico sees record spike in coronavirus cases North Shore News 16 Jan 2021 MEXICO CITY — Mexico posted a record spike in coronavirus cases on Friday, with 21,366 newly confirmed infections, about double the daily rate of increase just a week ago ... In Mexico City, the current centre of the pandemic in Mexico, 90% per cent of hospital beds are full.... Officials brace for potential violence in Santa Fe Albuquerque Journal 16 Jan 2021 Members of the New Mexico National Guard have been deployed to Santa Fe, the U.S ... Attorney’s Office are staffing a command post due to the potential for violence in all 50 state Capitols ahead of the presidential inauguration next week ... Attorney for New Mexico Fred Federici said in a statement.... NM virus hospitalizations decrease as vaccinations rise More than 108,000 vaccine doses have now been administered around New Mexico. ... SANTA FE — New Mexico’s rolling average of new COVID-19 cases continued a weeklong drop Friday, as the state looked to put a post-holiday case bump in the rearview mirror ... “New Mexico has two goals.... MEXICO CITY. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Friday backed the decision by his country’s attorney general not to charge ex-Defense Minister General Salvador Cienfuegos with drug crimes, in a case that has roiled U.S.-Mexico diplomatic relations ... investigation of Cienfuegos, Mexico could pursue cases against them.... Messenger-Inquirer 16 Jan 2021 The World Golf Championship is moving from Mexico City to the Gulf Coast of Florida this year, a change driven by the COVID-19 pandemic that has put restrictions on travel and kept away spectators ... The tour said it plans to return to Mexico City in 2022 ... The tour was searching for a new sponsor when Mexico stepped in.... Midland Daily News 16 Jan 2021 EL TERRERO, Mexico (AP) — In the birthplace of Mexico’s vigilante “self-defense” movement, a new group ...... Mexico City remains on COVID-19 high alert Sina 16 Jan 2021 MEXICO CITY, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- Mexico City will remain under high alert given the rise in hospitalizations due to the novel coronavirus disease, but ease lockdown conditions so restaurants and shops can operate more fully, Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday ... "We are at the red light in Mexico City.... Mexican-style brewery now open on the North Vancouver waterfront Food and drink is now available in the tasting room at La Cerveceria Astilleros, a brewery inspired by the flavours of Mexico ... Their head brewer is from Mexico, their hand-painted flight paddles are from Mexico, the tiles on the walls are from Mexico, the workers who installed those tiles are from Mexico.... U.S. Foreign briefs News-Press Now 16 Jan 2021 Lázaro Alberto Álvarez Casas include freezing any bank accounts they may have in the United States and blocking any business operations with U.S ... He held key senior Cabinet posts after Netanyahu returned to power in 2009 ... Mexico says US 'fabricated' charges, releases evidence ... MEXICO CITY ... authorities when they sent him back to Mexico.... New Mexico seeks answers on federal rollout of vaccine doses Rapid City Journal 16 Jan 2021 (AP) — New Mexico officials said Friday that they were disappointed to learn that the state may not get as many vaccine doses as promised by the federal government just days ago. New Mexico is not alone as uncertainty over the pace of federal COVID-19 vaccine allotments has triggering anger and confusion in some states ... New Mexico Gov.... Detroit news 16 Jan 2021 7, 2010, file photo, Eric Steven Lander, head of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, gestures as he delivers a speech during the forum Mexico XXI Century, organized by the Telmex Foundation, in Mexico City ... Science organizations were also quick to praise Lander and the promotion of the science post.... NM should diversify economy and repeal some tax breaks Taken together, these initiatives can move New Mexico in a better direction, one where we have the revenue to invest in a world-class education system and innovative industries of the future, and one where the skill and strength of our workforce draws businesses as much as our cultures and landscapes do....	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1527
__label__cc	0.523205	0.476795	ALL AT SEA > Charter > Top Caribbean Destinations to Charter a Yacht Top Caribbean Destinations to Charter a Yacht Posted by Carol_Bareuther October 3, 2019 Charter Tags: Carefree Yacht Charters CharterPort BVI Horizon Yacht Charters Nicholson Yacht Charters Sail Caribe Yacht Charters Select Yachts The Moorings Top Ten List USVI Charter Yacht Show Kick’s Off Nov 12, Denison Named Official Yacht Sales Company @JimRaycroft The islands of the Bahamas south through the Caribbean’s Greater and Lesser Antilles form one of the best cruising grounds in the world. Here, year-round sunny weather, steady trade winds and bathwater warm seas combine with mostly line of sight navigation along over 7,000 islands, rocks and cays. It’s no wonder this region makes the perfect yachting holiday. The only challenge is choosing which island destination in which to charter. Here’s a sampling of seven suggestions: 1. THE BAHAMAS This archipelago located southeast of Florida, north of the Dominican Republic and northwest of the Turks and Caicos is easy to get to and offers something for every type of charterer from relaxing and partying to snorkeling and diving. “We’ve experienced an up-turn in requests and bookings for the Bahamas,” says Dick Schoonover, manager of the crewed yacht clearinghouse, CharterPort BVI, in Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI). “Nassau is so close to Miami, a cheap and cheerful flight of less than an hour.” The Exumas are a little over 100 nautical miles to the south of Nassau. “The advantage here is total seclusion. White-sand beaches, surrounded by water in every shade of blue, and island coves you can have all to yourself. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, this is the place for you,” says Ian Pedersen, marketing manager for Clearwater, FL-headquartered, The Moorings, which has bases in seven Caribbean islands. “The disadvantage is also the total seclusion. If you are bareboat chartering, you must be fully prepared before leaving the dock, and have confidence in your abilities, as there is little infrastructure throughout these islands.” Credit: Puerto Rico Tourism Company UK 2. PUERTO RICO This Greater Antillean island’s eastern shore has long been a yachting mecca due to its proximity to the U.S. and BVI. Along the way, it is Puerto Rico’s offshore islands of Culebra and Vieques, nicknamed the Spanish Virgin Islands, that offer fantastic chartering. “Everyone really loves this area because in addition to the great cruising between the islands there is also lots to see and experience locally,” says Debbie Veiga, owner with husband Jim of Sail Caribe Yacht Charters’ base at the Puerto del Rey Marina, in Fajardo, PR. “Puerto Rico has many direct flights from the U.S. and Europe to San Juan. A 45-minute drive puts you at our base in Fajardo.” Veiga adds that at least 10 years of boating experience is required to sail in this area as there are reefs everywhere. The recent easier ability to add the Spanish Virgin Islands to destination options when chartering out of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is incredibly exciting, says Lynne Campbell, who with husband Joe, are yacht charter brokers and owners of Carefree Yacht Charters, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. “Being able to now offer the Spanish Virgins as an alternative to or in addition to our typical USVI and BVI itineraries not only expands the destination unto itself, but further solidifies why the Virgin Islands are the most popular charter destination in the Caribbean.” Credit: BVI Tourism Board 3. THE U.S. AND BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Direct and affordable flights from the U.S. makes St. Thomas the ideal gateway to the BVI, according to Carefree Yacht Charters’ Campbell. “This enables clients to take in bustling St. Thomas and the laidback island of St. John.” The BVI is ideal for families or couples with easy sailing, an abundance of islands and anchorages, world class snorkeling and diving, stunning beaches, and unique beach bars, Campbell adds. Plus, supplies like ice, rum, fuel and more are readily available. 4. ST. MARTIN & ST. MAARTEN St. Martin-St. Maarten and its surrounding Leeward islands is a step beyond the BVI in terms of sailing challenge, and best for experienced sailors, says The Moorings’ Pedersen. “Longer sails are involved, and the wind and waves are generally more intense on average than you’d find in the BVI.” These cruising grounds offer an opportunity to visit numerous countries and cultures within one week of charter. “French St. Martin has great restaurants and beach bars, plus some intriguing nature preserves, while Dutch St. Maarten is lively with casinos and shopping,” says Ann McHorney, founder and director of yacht charter brokerage, Select Yachts, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. “Anguilla, a British island, is surrounded by some of the prettiest white sand beaches, plus it has fine restaurants, spas and snorkeling spots. Then, of course, there is tony St. Barths, a.k.a. the Saint Tropez of the Caribbean. One will see the rich and famous, astonishing megayachts in the heart of the charter season, and it’s certainly beautiful there. Of note, and a reasonable sail from St. Barths is St. Kitts, a verdant island steeped in the tradition of sugar, bearing an authenticity of the old Caribbean. If that’s not enough, there are the quiet islands of Statia (St. Eustatius) and Saba, part of the Netherlands, with famous diving,” explains Select Yachts’ McHorney. ©Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority 5. ANTIGUA Antigua, a Leeward Island that includes nearby Barbuda, is the birthplace of Caribbean chartering. Specifically, former British Royal Commander VEB Nicholson first took guests from the Mill Reef Club on sailing trips aboard the family’s 1903-built 70-foot schooner, Mollihawk. This year, Nicholson Yacht Charters celebrates its 70th anniversary. “Antigua and Martinique are very popular among the European market, yet do not receive as much attention and are less well-known in the U.S. Both are fantastic sailing destinations and I see interest possibly changing for U.S. sailors in coming years,” says The Moorings’ Pedersen. Credit Maree Base: C. Mastelli, Martinique Tourism Authority 6. MARTINIQUE An overseas department of France located north of St. Lucia and South of Dominica; Martinique is a destination for which Select Yachts’ McHorney says her company is receiving more charter requests. “They recently lifted the VAT (value-added tax) on charters, so that is a considerable savings. There are more charter yachts available in the area now too.” Grenada Tourism Authority 7. GRENADA & THE GRENADINES This Southern Caribbean charter destination spans from St. Vincent to the north and its Grenadine islands, which include Bequia, Mustique and the Tobago Cays, south to the ‘Spice Isle’ of Grenada. “Grenada and the Grenadines offer an excellent sailing charter for the experienced sailor,” says Lesley Hayes, St. Vincent-based reservations specialist for Horizon Yacht Charters, with bases also in the BVI and Grenada. “The islands are unspoilt and not marred by mass tourism, the locals are laid back and friendly. Each island has its own unique ‘vibe’ from the sophistication of Mustique to the peace of uninhabited Sandy Island. There’s great snorkelling and sundowner spots, and what can be argued, the best sailing winds in the Caribbean.” Tags: Carefree Yacht Charters CharterPort BVI Horizon Yacht Charters Nicholson Yacht Charters Sail Caribe Yacht Charters Select Yachts The Moorings Top Ten List Carol_Bareuther October 3, 2019 Carol_Bareuther Carol M. Bareuther, RD, is a St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands based marine writer and registered dietitian. Red, Right, Returning on SY Vendia What to Know Before You Go: Bareboat Chartering in the Caribbean Barbados Sailing Week Antigua Superyacht Challenge February 5, 2021 - February 7, 2021 Caribbean Multihull Challenge MarineMax Vacations Expands to the Bahamas, Partners with Navigare Yachting Cruise the Abacos with MarineMax Vacations. as it re-opens its base at the Conch Inn Marina at Marsh Harbour. Collaboration Brings COVID-19 Solutions to the Yachting Industry Vikand Technology Solutions has partnered with yachting industry veterans Amy Halsted and Bob Saxon Charter Spotlight: Anastasia Anastasia offers luxury sailing charters for up to six guests in three king size cabins Sailing with Charlie: Boating & The Golden Years Sixty-five is the normal retirement age – the rest of your life is popularly known as the Golden Years. 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__label__wiki	0.777999	0.777999	The New Rabbi: A Congregation Searches for Its Leader Stephen Fried Publisher: Bantam Books From award-winning journalist Stephen Fried comes a vividly intimate portrait of American Judaism today in which faith, family, and community are explored through the dramatic life of a landmark congregation as it seeks to replace its legendary retiring rabbi-and reinvent itself for the next generation. The New Rabbi The center of this compelling chronicle is Har Zion Temple on Philadelphia’s Main Line, which for the last seventy-five years has been one of the largest and most influential congregations in America. For thirty years Rabbi Gerald Wolpe has been its spiritual leader, a brilliant sermonizer of wide renown-but now he has announced his retirement. It is the start of a remarkable nationwide search process largely unknown to the lay world-and of much more. For at this dramatic moment Wolpe agrees to give extraordinary access to Fried, inviting him-and the reader-into the intense personal and professional life of the clergy and the complex behind-the-scenes life of a major Conservative congregation. These riveting pages bring us a unique view of Judaism in practice: from Har Zion’s strong-willed leaders and influential families to the young bar and bat mitzvahs just beginning their Jewish lives; from the three-days-a-year synagogue goers to the hard core of devout attendees. We are touched by their times of joy and times of grief, intrigued by congregational politics, moved by the search for faith. We witness the conflicts between generations about issues of belief, observance, and the pressures of secular life. We meet Wolpe’s vigorous-minded ailing wife and his sons, one of whom has become a celebrity rabbi in Los Angeles. And we follow the author’s own moving search for meaning as he reconnects with the religion of his youth. We also have a front-row seat at the usually clandestine process of choosing a new rabbi, as what was expected to be a simple one-year search for Rabbi Wolpe’s successor extends to two years and then three. Dozens of résumés are rejected, a parade of prospects come to interview, the chosen successor changes his mind at the last minute, and a confrontation erupts between the synagogue and the New York–based Conservative rabbis’ “union” that governs the process. As the time comes for Wolpe to depart, a venerated house of worship is being torn apart. And thrust onto the pulpit is Wolpe’s young assistant, Rabbi Jacob Herber, in his first job out of rabbinical school, facing the nearly impossible situation of taking over despite being technically ineligible for the position-and finding himself on trial with the congregation and at odds with his mentor. Rich in anecdote and scenes of wonderful immediacy, this is a riveting book about the search for personal faith, about the tension between secular concerns and ancient tradition in affluent America, and about what Wolpe himself has called “the retail business of religion.” Stephen Fried brings all these elements to vivid life with the passion and energy of a superbly gifted storyteller. Note: AllJudaica.com is owned by Rosenblum’s World of Judaica, which is one of the oldest Judaica stores in the United States. Their store has been open for over 75 years! Direct link: http://www.alljudaica.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=3937-p congregation searching for rabbi (1) search for new rabbi 2011 (1) Why Faith Matters Pebbles of Wisdom From Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz: Collected and with Notes by Arthur Kurzweil Why Be Jewish? Floating Takes Faith: Ancient Wisdom for a Modern World What’s Bothering Rashi? Megillas Esther Make Your Own Passover Seder The Call of the Torah Leviticus	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1531
__label__cc	0.549459	0.450541	Home Pantry Jam, honey & spreads Honey & syrup British Summer Runny Honey, The London Honey Company (227g) Tantalizingly runny, it's taste is everything that summer should be: floral, fruity and sweet. The perfect golden companion to your smoothies, salad dressings and over yoghurt. Steve Benbow used to be a photojournalist, and during his time behind the camera he snapped some then-illegal rooftop beekeepers in New York. Wanting to introduce his rural Shropshire roots into his city life back in London, he took some inspiration from his one-time photo subjects in New York and installed honeybees on his roof in Tower Bridge in 1999. And so The London Honey Company was born. Fast forward some years and you can now find their bees on the rooftops of some of London's most iconic buildings, including the Tate, Fortnum & Mason and the Victoria & Albert Museum, bringing natural food back to the heart of the city. Honey (100%) Nutritional Information per 100g/ml Energy (kJ): 1272.0 Energy (kcal): 304.0 Protein (g): 0.3 Carbohydrate (g): 82.0 of which sugars (g): 82.0 Fat (g): 0.0 of which saturates (g): 0.0 Salt (g): 0.0 Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Not suitable for home freezing. The local buzz Organic honey making takes up more space than we have here in the UK, but local bees still need our support. That's why we've teamed up with The London Honey Company. Turn it into one of these /media/2387_21279_m.jpg Fresh Peach, Herb & Roquefort Salad Honey Roasted Summer Berry Fool Clementines, Organic (600g) Unwaxed Ginger, Organic (100g) Sharon Fruit, Organic (3 pieces)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1534
__label__wiki	0.973001	0.973001	Biohacking Market Driven by Growing Demand for Easy Solutions to Chronic Disorders \| Global Industry Size, Share, Demand, Trends and Competitive Analysis to Forecast by 2023 Global Biohacking Market: Information by Type (Inside, Outside), Product (Smart Drugs, Sensors, Strains, Others), Application (Synthetic, Genetic Engineering, Others), End-user (Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies, Forensic Laboratories, Others), Region—Forecast till 2023 Market Research Future (MRFR) has released a new report on the global biohacking market, profiling the global biohacking market’s present position and future prospects on the basis of the market’s historical growth trajectory. The leading players in the global biohacking market and the market’s leading segments are profiled in the report to understand the minutiae of the market’s movement. The key drivers and restraints operating on the global biohacking market are also profiled in the report to provide readers with a clear idea of what is making the market tick. Latest Free Sample Copy Available @ https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/sample_request/5155 Biohacking refers to an emerging phenomenon of DIY biology wherein biology enthusiasts work on biological problems that puzzle them in the hope of garnering research breakthroughs. Whereas conventional biological research is carried out in established research labs and universities, biohacking sites are free from such oversight, leading to a more diverse array of research topics and freer methodologies. The absence of a larger aegis also frees the biohacking sector from the limitations of financial sponsorship, wherein the research scope of the scientists is limited by the demands of the financier. This has made the biohacking market one of the more promising parts of biological and biotechnological research in the last few years. The growing demand for self-enhancement through biohacking is also a major driver for the global biohacking market. Self-enhancement through biohacking includes keeping a log of all relevant bodily functions to track their progress and using innovative solutions to bring about improvements in specific parts of the body. This can be brought about through smart drugs or devices that stimulate certain parts of the body to achieve effects such as balancing the hormonal makeup of the body to bring about better health outcomes in the long run. Leading players in the biohacking market include ODIN, Synbiota, Thync Global Inc. USA, Fitbit Inc., Moodmetric, Apple, and HVMN Inc. Focusing on innovations is likely to be a major strategy for players in the biohacking market over the forecast period, as the market is still a novelty and is reliant on research breakthroughs for smooth growth. Consolidation of market presence by acquiring smaller players is also likely to remain a key point on the agenda for leading players in the market. In November 2018, Bulletproof Coffee, a food products company started by a leading biohacking expert, announced the expansion of its ready to drink beverage product catalog infused with collagen protein. RTD foods containing unusual ingredients designed to enhance the nutritional quotient of the respective food are likely to become a major commercial arm of the global biohacking market over the forecast period due to the growing demand for functional food and beverages that enhance the consumer’s physical condition in some way. The global biohacking market is segmented on the basis of type, application, product, end use, and region. By type, the global biohacking market is segmented into inside and outside biohacking. Outside biohacking is expected to exhibit a robust 19.72% CAGR over the forecast period, while the inside biohacking segment is likely to follow at a CAGR of 18.88%. By application, the global biohacking market is segmented into synthetic biology, genetic engineering, forensic science, diagnosis & treatment, drug testing, and others. Synthetic biology is likely to emerge as the dominant application segment of the global biohacking market over the forecast period at a solid CAGR of 19.81%. By product, the biohacking market is segmented into smart drugs, sensors, strains, and others. The smart drugs segment is expected to rise to a valuation of USD 11,980.71 million by 2023 at the fastest CAGR of 19.88% over the forecast period. By end use, the global biohacking market is segmented into pharmaceutical and biotech companies, forensic laboratories, and others. The pharmaceutical and biotech companies segment is expected to rise to a valuation of USD 13,882.08 million by 2023 at a robust CAGR of 19.73% over the forecast period. The Americas is likely to be the major revenue generator in the global biohacking market over the forecast period due to the growing awareness about biohacking among the youth population in the region and the growing number of biotech companies in the region. The Americas region is expected to rise to a valuation of USD 10,573.53 million by the end of the forecast period in 2023. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is expected to exhibit the fastest growth rate of 19.91% over the forecast period. To view the full report, visit at https://www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/biohacking-market-5155 TABLE 1 PRIMARY INTERVIEWS 23 TABLE 2 GLOBAL BIOHACKING MARKET BY TYPE, 2014 TO 2023 (USD MILLION) 39 TABLE 3 GLOBAL BIOHACKING MARKET FOR OUTSIDE BIOHACKING BY REGION, 2014 TO 2023 (USD MILLION) 40 TABLE 4 GLOBAL BIOHACKING MARKET FOR INSIDE BIOHAKCING, BY REGION, 2014 TO 2023 (USD MILLION) 40 TABLE 5 GLOBAL BIOHACKING MARKET BY PRODUCT, 2014 TO 2023 (USD MILLION) 41 TABLE 6 GLOBAL SMART DRUGS MARKET BY TYPE, 2014 TO 2023 (USD MILLION) 43 TABLE 7 GLOBAL SENSORS MARKET BY TYPE, 2014 TO 2023 (USD MILLION) 43 TABLE 8 GLOBAL SENSORS MARKET BY REGION, 2014 TO 2023 (USD MILLION) 44 TABLE 9 GLOBAL STRAINS MARKET BY TYPE, 2014 TO 2023 (USD MILLION) 45 TABLE 10 GLOBAL STRAINS MARKET BY REGION, 2014 TO 2023 (USD MILLION) 45 TABLE 11 GLOBAL BIOHACKING MARKET BY OTHER PRODUCT, 2014 TO 2023 (USD MILLION) 46 TABLE 12 GLOBAL BIOHACKING MARKET BY APPLICATION, 2014 TO 2023 (USD MILLION) 47 Continued !! 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__label__cc	0.662438	0.337562	Machias Elementary Case Study Machias Elementary School, located in Snohomish County, was built in 2011 and houses 500+ students and staff. The 72,300 SQFT school lies nestled at the base of a mountain, in a densely forested area. Machias Elementary was designed and constructed to reflect the surrounding rural environment with a strong focus on sustainability. In the Spring of 2019, the Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s office executed an annual survey at Machias Elementary School, and determined that there was significant radio signal interference. Both the remote location and construction materials created enough radio frequency interference that first responder radio communications would be adversely affected. To ensure the safety of students and staff, the school district published an RFP for selection and award of installation services needed to facilitate the retrofit installation of an Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement System by a qualified installation contractor at Machias. Following national code, officials required Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) signal boosting technology as part of the life safety solution. Following review and qualification of installation proposal submissions, the Snohomish School District selected Absco Solutions, a certified ELITE Gamewell-FCI Engineered Systems Distributor (ESD) from Lynnwood, WA, to design and install a comprehensive BDA life safety solution. “We were excited about this project because it was a great opportunity to serve our community,” states Morgan Campbell, Senior Account Executive for Absco Solutions. The facility is architecturally stunning. The structure is a two-story steel framed school building that features three wings, salvaged concrete, and repurposed arched roof beams. The latter were implemented as exposed structural columns preserved from the original elementary school’s 1950’s gymnasium. Inside, the facility showcases an open beam structure with a unique slatted wood floating ceiling throughout the common areas. Both floors house core mechanical chases with 18” wide plexiglass windows that expose the building’s inner workings floor to ceiling to help students better understand the mechanical aspects of the school. Large glass panels with metal accents encase the entire school, providing natural light and an eye-catching exterior. In addition, the building has a unique, contoured floor plan, with no two areas alike. The roof features an extensive 100Kw solar power array supportive of the district’s commitment to an eco-friendly footprint for the project. As a design jewel within the community, the district required that all architectural elements and aesthetics be preserved. Therefore, antennas and cabling would need to be concealed but still provide code compliant results. The project had to be completed during the summer vacation period and had a very critical timeline of 8 weeks from award to completion. Absco Solutions chose the Gamewell-FCI Bi-Directional Amplifier (BDA) life safety system for its code compliance, ease of installation and guaranteed radio signal coverage. These Class B BDAs are high gain, high power, band-selective signal boosters that deliver reliable performance in even the most challenging RF environments. Honeywell’s BDA life safety technology is the only NFPA 72/1221 and UL 2524 compliant In-building 2-Way Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement System (ERCES) on the market to date, and with proper design and installation provides 99%+ reliable two- way radio signal coverage inside buildings, tunnels and other structures. In this case, Absco would be able to ensure full radio coverage despite the school’s densely forested location and architecturally challenging construction. Using the several hundred data points collected from their iBwave survey, Absco and the design team devised a configuration consisting of 17 interior DAS antenna with unique installation techniques to preserve the school’s aesthetics. To hide unsightly coaxial cables, Absco disassembled the slotted ceiling. Ceilings in the library and art rooms consisted of exposed wood beams, so Absco purposefully included in their design strategically located stick antennas featuring higher gain and performance in areas hidden from view. The basement held a long concrete access tunnel that ran most of the length of the building. Radio signal in these areas was particularly poor. Absco ran coax cable through the common library wall and was able to isolate the concealed mechanical chase to run the riser through that area. They were able to encase all cable with a 2-hour blanket without opening up walls or making any modifications to the building. The BDA Control unit was placed in the mechanical mezzanine area. To maintain a 2-hour rating, Absco constructed an enclosure in the large mechanical mezzanine on the 2nd floor. Using the roof’s solar array as an RF shield between the DAS below, conduit was installed out to the roof edge. Absco technicians then placed the donor antenna onto the roof. To ensure the donor antenna would be positioned for maximum signal, they custom fabricated a 16ft rigid aluminum antenna mast and mount with a NEMA4 terminal cabinet to house the critical system grounding devices and lightning suppressor. “Ensuring we maintained all of the existing aesthetic features of the facility while providing exceptional RF coverage throughout the entire space without a single installation element overtly visible was a key objective for us going into this project. I am proud of the creative solutions our team came up with and the finished product is second to none,” states Sean Rawlings, project manager for Absco Solutions. Upon completion, testing showed 100% radio frequency coverage throughout the entire building and surrounding property. The success of this first-of-its-kind BDA installation prompted district representatives to expand BDA life safety technology throughout their community. Absco Solutions will be leading the cause by conducting county-wide symposiums for fire officials in Snohomish County. “The Snohomish County fire marshal was a great partner throughout the project. He was aware of the overarching concept of BDA and what it facilitates in terms of enhanced radio coverage and consistency in mission critical communications,” comments Sean Rawlings. “We were able to provide a new solution to an old problem and create a road map for future BDA installations,” adds Tom Whitaker, Director of Sales, Absco Solutions. Achieve 99% radio wave coverage with code compliant technology Preservation of unique architectural elements and concealed cabling Fast and efficient installation to meet tight deadlines Must integrate seamlessly with existing fire safety system Lifesaving, reliable two-way radio coverage for first responder Expertly placed signal boosters for 100% coverage Zero impact on architectural aesthetics Expert installation and maintenance by a local life safety focused company Machias Elementary Case Study2020-06-252020-07-02/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/logo_with-tagline-02-1.pngAbsco Solutions/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/logo_with-tagline-02-1.png200px200px	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1537
__label__wiki	0.728617	0.728617	Sarah Michelle Gellar Grateful for Selma Blair Run-In After Emotional Getty Fire Evacuation In response to the 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' star's post about their unexpected meet, her 'Cruel Intentions' co-star praises her for handling the stressful time with grace. AceShowbiz - Sarah Michelle Gellar had her spirits lifted by an unexpected run-in with Selma Blair after having to evacuate her California home due to the threat of wildfire. The "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" star and her husband, fellow actor Freddie Prinze Jr., were among the local residents forced to leave their properties and get their families to safety early on October 28, as the Getty Fire continued to spread. Gellar has since recalled the stressful time in a post on Instagram, telling fans she had been an "emotional" mess until she bumped into her close pal and "Cruel Intentions" co-star Selma, whose presence reminded her she had a lot to be thankful for. "I left my house on Monday am at 3am when we were evacuated, with the clothes on my back (since been washed don't worry) and my family," Gellar captioned a shot of herself and Selma. "I'm definitely scared and emotional, but then I get a surprise of @selmablair and now I can't stop smiling." Steve Irwin's Daughter Bindi and Husband Honor Her Parents With Maternity Pic NFL Star Von Miller Welcomes a Child While Under Criminal Investigation, Ex Defends Him Kelly Clarkson Recalls Getting 'Mean' Treatments During 'American Idol' Days James Charles and Asian Doll Get Into Twitter Feud Over Expensive MUA Fee "These moments remind me to be grateful for all the blessings I have, and Selma you are certainly one of them," she continued. "Once again thank you to the @losangelesfiredepartment for all you do. We owe you so much." Returning the praise, Blair commented, "You are handling this time with such grace as you always do. Thank goodness we got to hug today. Needed that. And bless the #lafd for sure!!!!!". Gellar and Prinze Jr. were able to return home in time to celebrate Halloween on Thursday, October 31, but they weren't the only celebrities who were caught up in the mandatory evacuation zone - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Clark Gregg, Kurt Sutter, and basketball star LeBron James also had to temporarily leave their houses as the blaze burned. Drake Gifts Himself Heart-Shaped Diamond Ring for 33rd Birthday 'Madam Secretary' On-Set Fight Sent Queue-Jumping Extra to Hospital Sarah Michelle Gellar and Selma Blair Recreate 'Cruel Intentions' Kiss at MTV Movie and TV Awards Sarah Michelle Gellar Attributes Improvement in Son's Vision to COVID-19 Lockdown Sarah Michelle Gellar Finds Out Son's Eyesight Is Declining During Online School Lessons Sarah Michelle Gellar Sends 'Buffy' Fans Into Frenzy After Rocking Iconic Dress From Season 1 Finale	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1538
__label__wiki	0.595627	0.595627	Kachemak Alternative Fuel Stations in Kachemak, AK Alternative Fuel in Kachemak There are a total of 1 alternative fuel stations within a 10-mile radius of the center of Kachemak, AK. Art Shop Gallery 202 W Pioneer Ave Homer, AK 99603 Hours of operation: 24 hours daily; universal adapter available Last confirmed on: 2020-09-03 View Station Details View on Map Above is a complete list of alternative fuel locations in or near Kachemak, AK: biodiesel; compressed natural gas (CNG); ethanol (E85); electric; hydrogen; liquefied natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (propane) & more. Alternative Fuel Tax Incentives and Credits in Kachemak, AK Tax incentives and/or other rebates, credits, incentives or related initiaves for drivers of alternative fuel vehicles or for other uses of alternative fuel in Kachemak, AK. Low-speed vehicles are only permitted on highways with speed limits up to 35 miles per hour (mph) or up to 45 mph in some municipalities or boroughs. Low-speed vehicles may cross highways that have maximum speed limits greater than 35 mph at an intersection with a highway that allows low-speed vehicle use. Operators of low-speed vehicles are subject to all traffic laws and other laws applicable to operators of passenger vehicles, including a biennial registration fee. For purposes of this regulation, a low-speed vehicle is a motor vehicle that has four wheels, can achieve speeds greater than 20 mph but not more than 25 mph, and meets state and federal weight, equipment, and safety requirements. (Reference Alaska Statutes 28.01.010, 28.35.261, and 28.90.990) More information about Kachemak Kachemak Facts The city of Kachemak (AK) in Kenai Peninsula County has an estimated population of 472. Alternative Fuel Stations in Kachemak There are currently at least 1 alternative fuel stations in or near Kachemak, AK (10-mile radius). Other Cities in Alaska Diomede Ouzinkie ZIP Codes in Alaska Alternative Fuel in Kachemak, AK	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1541
__label__wiki	0.731153	0.731153	Kent State 'gun girl' who walked campus with AR confronted by protesters at Ohio University Adrianna RodriguezUSA TODAY Gun rights activist and Kent State graduate Kaitlin Bennett was greeted by a crowd of screaming protesters when she visited Ohio University Monday. Bennett came to internet fame for taking a celebratory stroll around campus carrying a semi-automatic rifle after her graduation from Kent State University in 2018. A video she posted on Twitter, referring to it as a “riot,” showed a crowd of students yelling and throwing drinks at her car as they drove slowly through the campus. “This is what happens when a Trump supporter goes to a college campus,” she said. “I think @realDonaldTrump should strip funding from universities like this that harbor terrorists.” Ohio University Police said in a statement they posted on Twitter that Bennett never notified police of her visit. “Although such notice is not required, the lack of it deprived the department of the ability to plan staffing levels,” the statement read. They also rejected Bennett’s claim that the crowd had risen to the level of a “riot” and assured that officers were present throughout the entire incident to “protect everyone’s rights and safety.” According to The Athens News, the social media personality visited the campus with staff from her libertarian group “Liberty Hangout” to film a video asking students trivia questions about Presidents Day. Students at other schools also posted their own TikTok videos of Bennett visiting their campus, including a man who played drums in front of her cameraman as she was filming at the University of Akron. this guy playing the drums to drone kaitlin bennett out is my heropic.twitter.com/p8jc9MlBwn — arianna ◡̈ (@styIesradiance)February 12, 2020 Bennett, who was a gun-rights organizer during her time as a student, went to the Kent State campus and shared photos of herself walking around with an AR-10 across her back and a graduation cap reading, “come and take it.” As a student, Bennett was prohibited from carrying a firearm on campus, but after graduating, she was considered a visitor and legally permitted to carry the rifle. A couple months later, she challenged Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg to an arm-wrestling match to determine the fate of the Second Amendment. He never responded to her post. Contributing: William Cummings, USA TODAY. Follow Adrianna Rodriguez on Twitter: @AdriannaUSAT	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1542
__label__wiki	0.79809	0.79809	New Honeycomb Previews Released Thanks To T-Mobile G-Slate Video Promos Anuj Ahooja 2011/01/06 1:10pm PST Jan 6, 2011 Android 3.0 Honeycomb Since yesterday's Honeycomb video leak and the introductions of the Xoom and G-Slate, Android fans everywhere have been awaiting more information on the sweet tablet OS. Seems like our wishes have been heard and granted by T-Mobile who has unleashed videos of the G-Slate UI. In these we find brand new user interface layouts of Gmail, the browser, Gtalk (including video chat), Google Books, and the brand new homescreen interface. Sony Ericsson Announces Razor-Thin Smartphone: The Xperia arc 12:15pm PST Jan 6, 2011 Xperia Arc (Anzu, X12) Sony Ericsson has announced its first of a "new generation" of Xperia smartphones, christened the Xperia arc. The super-slim device measures 8.7 mm at its thinnest point and weighs just 117 grams. It packs: 1GHz Qualcomm processor 4.2" 854 x 480 display 8.1 MP camera (with HD video recording and LED flash) 8GB microSD (upgradeable to 32GB) FM radio, Bluetooth, and GPS Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Engadget managed to spend some time with the Xperia arc, and they highlighted the fact that it's "really thin." Android 2.4 Is Real, Possibly An Incremental Gingerbread Upgrade Brad Ganley 2011/01/06 It's been a very confusing ride trying to figure out the official version number of Honeycomb, what exactly Honeycomb will be, and what devices will get it. Thanks to CES 2011, though, we're finally getting some answers. At first, we all assumed that Honeycomb would be Android 3.0. Then we saw some evidence suggesting the existence of a Android 2.4. After that, we got the official, final word on the matter: it's 3.0. Velocity Micro Announces 3 New Cruz Tablets Running On Android Cruz Tablet There really are a lot of tablets being announced at CES 2011, and Velocity Micro just launched their new lineup of Android tablets as well: the 7" Cruz Tablet L37, the 8" Cruz Tablet P38, and the 10.1" Cruz Tablet L510. The 7" L37 has a 1024x600 capacitive touch screen, while the 8" P38 has a 1024x768 screen, and both come with 802.11n WiFi and 4GB of internal memory. The 10.1" P38 has a 1366x768 capacitive touch screen and runs on the NVIDIA Tegra 250 Chipset with a 1GHz dual-core CPU. The Pixel 5 hisses after every vibration, and we can't unhear it It's A Phone! It's A Laptop?! It's The Motorola Atrix 4G Atrix 4G (Olympus) Devices By Manufacturer The Atrix 4G may not be the only dual-core powered Android phone announced this year at CES, but it certainly seems to be the only one that claims to 'redefine the line between a phone and a laptop'. It's able to blur said line by featuring the relatively unique 'Laptop Dock' accessory, which, for all intents and purposes, will convert your Android phone into a netbook running Motorola's 'Webtop' application. Details on the actual Webtop interface are sparse, but Motorola did spill the beans on the internals powering the Atrix 4G: Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core 1 GHz processor 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal memory HSPA+ 4G compatibility with AT&T 4 inch qHD display 5 MP rear camera with LED flash VGA front-facing camera Fingerprint scanning security (located on the back of the device) Android 2.2 (Froyo) with MotoBlur (which looks to be refined, I might add) Wi-Fi b/g/n Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR 1930 mAh battery for 9 hours talk time Note the incredibly beefy battery - 1930 mAh is probably the largest mobile phone battery we've ever heard of. Panasonic Reveals Viera Tablet, Comes In Three Convenient Sizes The latest manufacturer to show off an Android tablet at CES is Panasonic, whose Viera tablet will be released in three sizes: 4", 7" and 10". The three versions of the tablet, all physically identical except for the size, are all designed for use with a television, much akin to the recently announced Vizio phone and tablet. Through Viera Connect, users will be able to stream movies on-demand and even use the screens on your TV and tablet together to watch sports at two different angles; naturally, the Viera tablet can also be used as a remote. Motorola CLIQ 2 Announced for T-Mobile CLIQ 2 What a night! Along with announcing the Motorola Xoom, Motorola's CEO also announced the CLIQ 2 and its crazy honeycomb-patterned sliding keyboard. The handset will pack a 1GHz processor, 5MP camera, WiFi calling, mobile hotspot capabilities for up to 5 devices, and a 3.7-inch FWVGA (854x480) display. With dual-core phones coming out of the woodwork, it seems that 1GHz CPU's will quickly become the new mid-range favorite, which is pretty incredible considering everyone's favorite 1GHz packing 'Superphone', the Nexus One, was announced just one year ago today. Motorola Announces The Xoom Honeycomb Tablet After a surprise from Andy Rubin at D:Dive Into Mobile, a tease from Motorola themselves, and many rumors surrounding it, the Honeycomb powered Motorola Xoom is finally official. Announced today at CES, the Xoom will pack a dual-core 1GHz Tegra II processor, 1GB of DDR2 RAM, and vanilla Android 3.0. The Xoom eschews the recent trend of 7-inch displays on tablets, and instead opts for a 10.1-inch 1280x800 (16:10) (gorilla glass) display, which should complement the 720P video playback capabilities nicely. T-Mobile G-Slate, Made By LG, Launching "In The Coming Months," Bringing HPSA+ And Honeycomb With It Optimus Pad / G-Slate Come on, you thought LG was just going to sit there and watch Motorola rip up the Android 3.0 tablet scene? Quite the contrary - the company has just announced the G-Slate, a HPSA+ Honeycomb tablet headed T-Mobile's way. It's also going to feature the new Google Maps (version 5.0) as well as Google Books and Google Talk. The closest you'll get to a release date is "in the coming months," and the processor, RAM, display, and other specs have yet to be announced, but we'll be sure to update the post if we happen to come across any additional information. [Update: It's Official] Meet The Droid Bionic, Motorola’s LTE Phone For Verizon Nope, Motorola hasn't announced this gem at their CES press conference yet, but it's already live on their site - it's called the Droid Bionic, and it's Motorola's LTE phone for Verizon. It packs: A dual-core processor of some sort (our bet is on the Tegra 2) A front-facing web cam (VGA variety) An 8 MP rear camera A 4.3-inch qHD (960x540) display Of course, it's also got a LTE radio under the hood, as evidenced by the "4G" logo in the top right corner and the "4G-like power" mentioned in the description. Page 4 of 6«First‹Prev...23456Next›	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1544
__label__cc	0.551552	0.448448	2009 Letter from the Editorial Committee Approximately twenty papers were submitted to the ASFMRA Editorial Committee for consideration of publication in our 2009 Journal. This collection of papers provided our Committee with a wide assortment of topics to review and evaluate for your reading pleasure. What Drives Land Prices in Your Market? The Use of Multiple Regression Analysis to Confirm the Significance of Determinative Real Estate Value Elements By Martin Wild, Ph.D., ARA, RPRA Multiple regression analysis (MRA) has proven to be a useful tool to predict selling prices in a mass appraisal context. The significance of determinative value elements – identified by more conventional methods such as sale verification or pairings – can objectively be confirmed or rejected by the practicing appraiser employing MRA. This is demonstrated with the analysis of a small set of sales of rural lots in southeast Alaska. Economic Advantage of No-Tilling Winter Forages for Stocker Grazing By Jon T. Biermacher, Chuck Coffey, Billy Cook, Dan Childs, Jim Johnson and Devlon Ford The stocker cattle grazing enterprise in the Southern Plains regions of the United States is an important economic activity. The objective of the study was to determine the difference in the expected net return of a no-till forage establishment system relative to the intensive clean-till establishment system typically used in the region. Results show a reduction in fuel, lube, repairs and labor expenses, and fixed machinery costs of the conventional till system outweigh the expenses associated with herbicide and herbicide application of the no-till system. Over the eight-year duration of the study, the no-till system realized an average of 11 greater days of grazing compared to the conventional-till system. The expected net return of the no-till establishment system was $36.44 per acre greater than the conventional till system; however, this economic advantage is sensitive to relative differences in cattle performance between systems. It is also sensitive to the price of herbicide and price of diesel fuel. Acquiring and Applying Days Suitable for Fieldwork for your State By Terry Griffin, Ph.D. Knowledge of the number of days suitable for conducting fieldwork is instrumental to farm management decision making especially for machinery, acreage acquisition and crop allocation decision making. Although each year is unique, understanding historic trends in the number of days that fieldwork can be conducted is useful for farm management decision makers. The steps necessary to obtain historic data from USDA, assemble the data into a usable database and apply the information to a series of farm management decision making problems under planting and harvesting situations are demonstrated. Enterprise Cost Assignment and Land Tenure Implications in Crop Rotation Systems: A Rice/Crawfish Rotation Case Study By Michael E. Salassi, Michael A. Deliberto and Eric P. Webster Crop rotation systems are a commonly used production practice with primary benefits including the suppression of soil pathogens and crop pests as well as the reduction of soil nutrient depletion. Realized economic benefits are observed as increased revenue resulting from higher yields, or as reduced pesticide or fertilization expenses. In some instances, the inclusion of one crop in a rotation system may impose costs on another crop. A rice/crawfish rotation is utilized as a case study in this article to illustrate this relationship and to present implications for enterprise cost assignment and land tenure adjustments in situations where this relationship might occur. Appraising Damaged Timber By Thomas J. Straka Estimation of the value of damaged timber stands can be complicated. The foundation for any valuation calculations involving damaged timber is land expectation value (LEV). A timber damage model using LEV is described in detail. The concept is economically sound as it ignores sunk costs and considers land opportunity cost and the impact on future rotations. The method described is an income approach. The results can also be applied to a replacement cost model. The two approaches will produce consistent results. FORVAL is a free computer software model that uses the same methodology and will produce the same results. Substituting Medic, an Annual Legume, in Place of Summer Fallow for Winter Wheat Production By Brian R. Lewton, James M. Krall, Bret W. Hess and Larry J. Held An Australian “ley” farming type of system, which integrates medic pasture with livestock in place of conventional summer fallow, is a promising technology having the potential to provide important benefits for improving winter wheat production in the Central High Plains of the United States. Medic is an annual legume that regenerates yearly from a soil seed bank, and in the pasture phase of the cropping sequence, it provides hay or grazing for livestock. Farming systems with medics form the foundation for flexible and sustainable semiarid wheat farming systems in Australia. This article reports the performance of a specific medic specie (Medicagorigidula), which can replace fallow for more profitable winter wheat production in the U.S. Central High Plains. Carbon Sequestration: a Potential Source of Income for Farmers By Luis A. Ribera, Bruce A. McCarl and Joaquín Zenteno Concerns regarding climate changes due to human activities have largely increased in the past few years. Scientists believe that atmospheric build-up of greenhouse gas (GHG) lead to climate change. The agricultural industry could play a role in the reduction of atmospheric GHGs by sequestering carbon through crop production, rangeland and afforestation offsets. However, there is a limited economic opportunity for landowners to participate in the carbon market as carbon prices have ranged over the years between $2 to $5 per tonne and currently is around $6 leading to returns on the order of $1-5 per acre. Returns to Tillage Systems under Changing Input and Output Market Conditions By Jeffery R. Williams, Dustin L. Pendell, Richard V. Llewelyn, Dallas E. Peterson and Richard G. Nelson Costs and net returns for conventional tillage (CT), reducedtillage (RT) and no-tillage (NT) are evaluated for five cropping systems: continuous soybean, a soybean-grain sorghum rotation, a soybean-wheat rotation, continuous grain sorghum and continuous wheat, over a period of increasing input and output prices, 2006-2008. NT had the highest net return for all of the systems with soybeans each year. NT also had the lowest energy use for all systems. The net returns of NT increased relative to CT and RT from 2006 to 2008 for all of the systems with soybeans. However, this increase in net returns was a result of increasing commodity prices rather than a slower increase in costs for NT. Cash is King · But Profitability is the Kingdom! By Brian C. Briggeman and Michael D. Boehlje Farm managers are currently in an agricultural environment of high risk and major changes in the farm business model (e.g., increases in leasing arrangements and outsourcing services). Cash is certainly important during these times, but it is even more important to make long-run decisions that generate earnings or profits. These profits should buffer the farm from the large amount of present and future risk and enable it to operate well into the future. Given today’s agricultural environment it may not be an overstatement that “cash is king, but profitability is the kingdom!” Why Has the Price of Pasture Increased Relative to the Price of Cropland? By Pamela Guiling, Damona Doye and B. Wade Brorsen Historically, cropland rental rates have been substantially higher than rental rates for pasture. Currently however, the gap between selling prices of cropland and pasture in Oklahoma has shrunk in western Oklahoma and pasture now sells for more than cropland in eastern Oklahoma. Regression results show that primarily two factors explain this shrinkage. One is that the explosion in the deer population has increased the value of controlling deer hunting rights; the other is that increases in income have created a demand for land for noncommercial farms and ex-urban development. The income approach has become less useful to land appraisers, which may be due to difficulty in measuring returns from hunting rights and hobby farming. Measuring Sustained Competitive Advantage for a Sample of Kansas Farms By Elizabeth Yeager and Michael Langemeier This paper examined sustained competitive advantage for a sample of 377 Kansas Farm Management Association farms with continuous data from 1988-2007. Technical, allocative, scale and overall efficiency indices were calculated for each farm and year. Approximately 30 percent of the farms exhibited significantly above average overall efficiency levels. These farms had a competitive advantage. Conversely, approximately 28 percent of the farms exhibited significantly below average overall efficiency levels or had a competitive disadvantage. The farms with a competitive advantage were significantly larger in terms of value of farm production and acreage, had significantly lower expense ratios and significantly higher profit margins. Simulation Analysis of Double-Cropping Vegetables and Field Crops By Archie Flanders, Nathan B. Smith, Esendugue Greg Fonsah, and John C. McKissick Georgia field crop production entails agronomic considerations that lead to a typical system that includes cotton, peanuts and corn as rotation crops. Financial analysis of Georgia field crops indicates the importance of government programs to support farm income. Current legislation permits double-cropping of Georgia fruits and vegetables on base commodity program acreage with no reduction in direct and counter-cyclical payments. Fresh cabbage has seasonal markets in which Georgia is the major U.S. supplier during the April-June and October-December harvesting months. Results indicate increased net returns of $377/ac. by doublecropping cabbage in a system with field crops. Using USDA Production Forecasts: Adjusting for Smoothing By Dwight R. Sanders, Ira J. Altman, Mark R. Manfredo and Rachel Anderson Agribusinesses, producers and farm managers rely heavily on forecasts made by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other government agencies in forming expectations that drive management decisions. While agency forecasts are a valuable and low cost source of forecast information, it is commonly thought that these agencies may unintentionally make gradual adjustments to their forecasts. In other words, agency forecasts may be “smoothed” such that they slowly evolve toward a rational forecast. In this paper, we investigate forecast smoothing in the USDA’s cotton production forecasts and demonstrate how forecasting practitioners and farm managers should correct the forecasts. Economic Analysis of Zero-Grade Rice and Land Tenure By Jeffrey A. Hignight, K. Bradley Watkins and Merle M. Anders Fields precision leveled to a zero grade require significantly less applied water and provide significant savings in annual production expenses relative to contour levee rice fields. However, zero-grade is a land improvement and requires a large initial capital investment. This study uses a Net Present Value (NPV) approach to evaluate the monetary benefits of zero-grade rice production for tenants and landlords under alternative rental arrangements. Results indicate both parties can gain positive monetary benefits under most lease structures in the long run but may experience short run monetary losses if yields decline during the initial years after the land improvement. Range Livestock Strategies Given Extended Drought and Different Price Cycles By Christopher T. Bastian, Padmaja Ponnamaneni, Siân Mooney, John P. Ritten, W. Marshall Frasier, Steven I. Paisley, Michael A. Smith and Wendy J. Umberger Portions of the U. S. have recently or are currently experiencing extended periods of drought. Producers considering the purchase of breeding stock to rebuild herds while forage supplies recover could be doing so at or near the top of the current cattle price cycle. This research investigates purchasing additional hay and partial liquidation as management strategies under various scenarios of drought and price cycles. Results indicate that purchasing hay may be a more risky strategy than partial liquidation, and it only provides positive returns over a 12-year planning horizon when extended drought occurs during a trough-to-trough price cycle. Economics of Reduced-Till, No-Till and Opportunity Cropping in Western Kansas By Robert O. Burton, Jr., Ray P. Smith and Alan J. Schlegel Reduced-till (RT) is compared to no-till (NT) on a western Kansas farm using elevated crop residue levels and higher intensity opportunity cropping. Per acre expenses, net revenue and risk are determined with and without opportunity cropping. NT opportunity cropping is more profitable than RT eco-fallow using corn; however, risks and expenses are greater. Higher intensity NT cropping, with intensity decreased when soil moisture at planting is inadequate, increased net revenue and risk. When Does Variable Rate Technology for Agricultural Sprayers Pay? A Case Study for Cotton Production in Tennessee By Daniel F. Mooney, James A. Larson, Roland K. Roberts and Burton C. English Producers interested in precision agriculture lack information on the profitability of variable rate technology (VRT) systems for agricultural sprayers. A partial budgeting framework was developed to evaluate the level of input savings required to pay for investments in VRT. To illustrate this framework, a case study for cotton production in Tennessee is provided. Ownership and information costs were determined for two commercially available VRT systems and compared to extension recommended input application levels. Map-based VRT systems required input savings of 11 percent to be profitable. Sensor-based systems required input savings from 5 to 11 percent to be profitable depending on imagery resolution. Valuing Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles for Use in Swine Diets By Todd Hubbs, Bhawna Bista, Paul V. Preckel and Brian Richert The emergence of Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS) as a viable feedstuff for swine producers coincides with escalating feed stuff prices, increased DDGS production and changes in processing resulting in increases in available nutrients in DDGS. Evaluation of the nutritional and market characteristics of DDGS is useful for both ethanol and swine producers in establishing the value of this coproduct of ethanol production. This paper uses a minimum-cost feed formulation linear programming model to determine the value of DDGS in swine diets. Computerized Technology Adoption Among Farms in the U.S. Dairy Industry By Jeffrey Gillespie, Tyler Mark, Carmen Sandretto and Richard Nehring This article examines the rate of adoption of four computerized technologies in U.S. dairy production: an on-farm computer to manage dairy records, accessing the internet for dairy information, computerized milking systems and computerized feed delivery systems. Data from the USDA-Agricultural Resource Management Survey were used for the analysis. Computers for managing records were used by most farmers, but adoption rates for the remaining technologies were much lower. Adoption rates differed by demographics, financial status, farm size and adoption of other technologies. Farm profitability differed by adoption status. The Economic Impact of Rising Input Prices on California Agriculture By Dr. Karen Klonsky The recent rises in production costs pose new challenges to farmers. However, price increases are not proportionate across input categories with the most dramatic increases in energy and energy intensive inputs such as fertilizer. Consequently, the relative impact of rising input costs on different subsectors of agriculture depends on the input-intensity of the production system. Operating costs were examined for five crops in California, prunes, winegrapes, processing tomatoes, alfalfa hay and dry beans over the period 2001 to 2008. For all commodities, the increase in operating costs was greater from 2007 to 2008 than the average annual increase from 2001 to 2007. The increase in costs was greatest for alfalfa and processing tomatoes with relatively high levels of fuel and fertilizer inputs, and lowest for wine grape production which is labor intensive.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1545
__label__wiki	0.652951	0.652951	Serum Induces Major Transcriptional and Epigenetic Changes at COVID-19-Associated Gene Loci in Primary Renal Epithelial Cells COVID-19: Clinical and Basic Science Characteristics Category: Coronavirus (COVID-19) 000 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Lidberg, Kevin, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States Kevin Lidberg, Muthusamy, Selvaraj, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States Selvaraj Muthusamy, Adil, Mohamed, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States Mohamed Adil, Reichel, Jonathan, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States Jonathan Reichel, Himmelfarb, Jonathan, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States Jonathan Himmelfarb, Kelly, Edward J., University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States Edward J. Kelly, Akilesh, Shreeram, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States Shreeram Akilesh, Tubular epithelial cells express high levels of COVID-19 entry receptors ACE2 and the accessory protease TMPRSS2. High systemic levels of IL-6 and IL-8 may contribute to the “cytokine storm” associated with poor outcome with COVID-19 infection. We sought to understand the regulation of these key genes in a 3D microphysiological system (MPS) containing primary human tubular epithelial cells treated with human serum, a surrogate for a disease-state ultrafiltrate. Primary human tubular epithelial cells cultured in the 3D MPS were exposed to 0.5 and 2% serum for 48 hours and their transcriptional responses were evaluated by RNA-seq. Observed changes in transcription of secreted proteins were validated by ELISA on MPS effluents. We also orthogonally validated our MPS findings against gene expression and chromatin accessibility (ATAC-seq) data generated from intact human renal cortex and primary tubular epithelial cells cultured in 2D in the presence of 10% serum. Serum exposure of tubular MPS elicited 535 up and 285 downregulated genes with upregulation of pro-inflammatory and chemotactic cytokines IL6 and IL8 consistently seen across multiple donors. This was associated with increased IL6 and HAVCR1 (KIM-1) protein secretion in MPS effluents. Tubular epithelial cells cultured in 2D with 10% serum expressed higher levels of HAVCR1 (up 4.5x), LCN2 (NGAL, up 6x), IL6 (up 11.2x) and CXCL8 (IL8, up 7.6x) compared to renal cortex. In contrast, ACE2 (down 8.6x) and TMPRSS2 (down 4.4x) were significantly downregulated. Analysis of open chromatin regions revealed a stress response signature at these gene loci, indicating active regulation in response to injury. Proteinuria is common in COVID-19 infected patients and we studied serum-exposure, as a model of glomerular dysfunction and subsequent proximal tubule responses in our kidney MPS. Serum induces the expression and secretion of IL6 and IL8, suggesting a localized, pro-inflammatory tubule response. Our epigenetic analysis revealed that COVID-19 associated genes have a stress response signature with implications for inter-individual variability in expression. Our kidney MPS model and data represent a powerful system for studying the complex effects that COVID-19 infection exerts on the kidney. Other NIH Support	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1549
__label__wiki	0.565006	0.565006	Arcade Comedy Theater is hiring Manager of New Programming Location: Pittsburgh (remote) Type: Part-Time (flexible) Min. Experience: Open THE ORGANIZATION: Arcade Comedy Theater was founded in 2013 as the city’s first nonprofit theater exclusively dedicated to comedy, with a mission to elevate and advance the artform and nurture a new community of artists and audiences. Its founders saw the opportunity to create a wider, more accessible platform for the comedic arts in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, by having a space to produce, present, and educate in comedy. Arcade has a vision to foster a safe, inclusive space to explore and play with humor, which allows individuals to find artistic fulfillment, confidence, and healing through the development of their unique comedic voice. Our audiences experience exciting, engaging, and spirit-lifting performances that showcase comedy in its many forms. In 2017, the theater successfully expanded from a small storefront to a custom and accessible three-story, two-theater facility in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District to serve more artists and audiences with expanded performances and classes. Starting in 2018, Arcade began converting volunteer staff to paid positions in key roles. Arcade now welcomes over 20,000 attendees each year to over 500 unique events ranging from the multiple award-winning children’s improv comedy show Penny Arcade, to game shows, to a robust Academy for comedy education. Arcade has stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, improv comedy, live music, short plays, and themed comedy events. The organization announced its first “theatrical season” in February of 2019, which included four major productions planned throughout the year and its first ever musical “Bubble Boy,” which received honorable mention in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s “Year in Review.” It has been named “Best Place to See Live Comedy” by the readers of Pittsburgh Magazine multiple times, and has been featured in WQED, Yahoo News, and Paste Magazine. In 2020, Arcade was voted 2nd “Best Theater Company” by the readers of Pittsburgh City Paper. Learn more about Arcade’s mission, vision, and values here. COVID-19 IMPACT: The COVID-19 pandemic forced Arcade to cease all indoor programming beginning on March 13, 2020. The staff and artist community quickly pivoted to stream over 100 online shows in 2020 (beginning March 21) to 30,000+ viewers, along with dozens of online classes and workshops through its Arcade at Home program. This online catalogue of new content has kept artists and audiences engaged, connected, and laughing. Beginning August 2020, Arcade was the first arts organization in Pittsburgh to offer outdoor live events since the shutdown. Twice a week, the organization presented masked, socially-distanced outdoor classes and shows collectively called “Arcade at the Oasis.” From August to November, over 500 audience members attended 24 outdoor shows, featuring over 100 artists getting on stage and being able to safely perform in front of a live audience. Arcade will continue streaming new, original comedy content, and providing safe alternatives to large indoor gatherings until it is deemed safe by health experts and public officials to resume normal operation. Arcade Comedy Theater seeks a 1-year grant-funded (with possible extension based on funding and success of position) Manager of New Programming to shape new artistic offerings, forge new and lasting artistic collaborations, and uphold Arcade Comedy Theater’s commitment to be an inclusive, equitable, and safe environment to elevate and advance the art of comedy. The Manager of New Programming is an independent contractor position, who reports directly to the Director of Programming and works with Arcade’s Managing Artistic Director to best serve Arcade’s community of artists and audiences. The primary goal of this position is to support the work of Arcade’s small artistic staff in growing Arcade’s menu of comedy offerings so that the organization can highlight new content, discover new artists, and reach new audiences. These offerings may take shape in the form of online, outdoor, or indoor events, based on the needs of the theater and external environment throughout 2021 and beyond. Be a catalyst for new, exciting, gratifying programming at Arcade. Find and empower producers to create high-quality comedy shows (primarily in improv, sketch, and stand-up). These productions can be recurring or one-time events. Oversee production of special programming aimed at celebrating inclusivity in our community Black History Month Programming (February) Women’s History Month Programming (March) Pride Month Programming (June) Collaborate with the Director of Programming and the Managing Artistic Director on quarterly programming goals: help maintain an on-going line-up of programming by assisting in booking, coordinating, and marketing programming efforts Support the work of Director of Development or Aca demy Director, when appropriate and as needed, in order to successfully build, retain, and cultivate donors, students, and audience members Set up future success for new artists by advising and collaborating with artistic staff on new policies and processes for producing shows Attend weekly staff meetings Organizing or inspiring at least one new production per month Percentage increase in new artists working with Arcade, that reflect a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and identities Percentage increase in ticket revenue and/or number of new audience members Improved systems in the organization’s artistic processes and procedures KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES This position, funded by the Arts Equity Reimaged Grant through PACE (Program to Aid Citizen Enterprise) is designed with equity in mind. As such, Arcade is less focused on a specific educational background or any one technical proficiency, as we are on a candidate’s artistic vision, work habits, and passion for this artform. NOTE: Because Arcade’s staff is currently working remotely from home due to COVID-19, candidates must have access to a reliable internet connection. However, if an applicant does not have access to a home computer, Arcade may be able to provide one and this should not be a barrier to apply. More specifically: Able to set own schedule, and accomplish stated goals in timely manner A skilled communicator: this position requires liaising with a large number of new and current artists and comedians, with many different communication habits and styles –along with staff and Board members. The ideal candidate can meet individuals where they are in terms of preferred type of communication (text, phone call, email, social media messaging) Passion for comedy and creative expression in the various forms it takes at Arcade Comedy Theater Comfort with G-suite products a plus (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms) DEI IMPERATIVE Arcade Comedy Theater is seeking candidates for this position that represent Pittsburgh’s diverse population in race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability. BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply. Arcade celebrates diverse artistic and professional experiences and backgrounds, believing that a welcoming workplace for all is central to fulfilling the theater’s artistic priorities, commitment to inclusion, and upholding its mission, vision and values. Arcade Comedy Theater is an Equal Opportunity Employer. $15,000 stipend Paid in increments bi-weekly throughout 1-year appointment as long as position is occupied 15-hour per week Mission Statement on Inclusion Arcade Comedy Theater believes that the best comedy reflects the diverse world in which it is presented. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment to all artists, staff, and audience members who come through our doors. Arcade will take an active role to ensure equitable practices and remedy when there are disparities in our values. We understand that inclusion is a journey, and that while we work to do good today, we must also work to do better tomorrow. Hiring process: Email your cover letter and resume as attachments to Abby Fudor, Managing Artistic Director (afudor@arcadecomedytheater.com) Resumes will be reviewed starting January 18, 2021 Rolling interviews may begin as early as January 25, 2021 Please send your resume and cover letter as email attachments to Abby Fudor, Managing Artistic Director, by January 22. Click the button below to open an email window. Email Abby If you have any questions about the position, or technical difficulties sending us your resume, please don’t hesitate to email info@arcadecomedytheater.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1554
__label__cc	0.587415	0.412585	Dealer Ops Fixed Ops Report: Auto Dealers Stand Out Among Reputation-Dependent Industries August 20, 2019 • by ADT Staff Automotive’s overall Reputation Score of 70 was the highest among 70 industries studied as part of Reputation.com’s latest comprehensive report. Photos courtesy Reputation.com REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Reputation.com released its 2019 Auto Reputation Report, an in-depth analysis of online reputation for the world’s 28 largest automotive manufacturers across more than 16,000 individual dealerships. Reputation.com’s research revealed that a higher Reputation Score results in higher sales volume. Specifically, auto dealers see approximately 1% increase in sales for every 30- to 40-point increase in their score. The findings also show that dealers that manage their reputations effectively can achieve a 10% increase in average sales volume, whereas dealers whose Reputation Scores decrease see a corresponding drop in sales. “Managing your online reputation is vital in any industry, but you could argue it’s even more significant in the auto industry, considering 95% of vehicle buyers use digital sources to conduct car-buying research,” said Michael Fertik, founder and chairman of Reputation.com. “Proactive communication is how brands can win business in the Digital Age. On the flip side, a lack of engagement with consumers on social channels and search engines could lead potential customers to consider competing brands or dealers with better reviews and responses.” “Just like FICO scores indicate credit worthiness, Reputation Score has become the industry standard indicator of a healthy reputation and a company’s ability to drive revenue,” said Joe Fuca, CEO of Reputation.com. “Using the Reputation.com platform, leading dealers such as Hendrick, AutoNation and FordDirect have been able to scale their efforts across locations, engage proactively with local communities and customers, and deliver a consistently exceptional car buying experience. “In fact, 41 Ford and Lincoln dealerships ranked in the top 100 of our report, which is testament to their commitment to delivering great CX and the effectiveness of reputation management,” Fuca added. While the auto industry maintains the highest average Reputation Score of the 70 industries examined by Reputation.com, managing online reputation remains critical to delivering exceptional customer experience, attracting new auto buyers and, ultimately, inspiring customer advocacy. Tesla posted a Reputation Score of 549, the second-lowest among the 28 auto manufacturers analyzed. Finding suggest the low score could be due to a failure to respond to negative reviews. Tesla responds to just 1% of the negative reviews it receives online, by far the lowest among the manufacturers included in the report. By comparison, the highest scoring dealer, Lexus, responds to 48% of negative reviews. Further, Tesla dealerships came in with an engagement score of just 3% — no other manufacturer’s dealerships had an engagement score below 42%. Just 7% of Tesla dealerships claimed a Reputation Score above 700, easily the lowest rate among dealerships analyzed. The report’s overall findings dispel the myth of the clichéd untrustworthy car salesman. In reality, auto dealerships have better overall customer sentiment and higher Reputation Scores than the other major industries Reputation.com has examined. Specifically, auto dealers have higher average online sentiment and are among the most responsive to online feedback. Auto dealers posted an average Reputation Score of 607, edging out the hospitality industry (605). They also lead the way in review quality, averaging 4.4 stars out of 5 over the past 12 months. “Reputation Scores can change quickly in the Feedback Economy, so auto dealers and manufacturers should not become complacent,” said Fuca. “Consistent monitoring, responding and engagement are essential to successfully maintaining a positive online presence and proactively mitigating potential customer issues. Dealerships that invest in regularly monitoring and work to optimize CX at every touchpoint along the customer journey have the strongest advantage.” To download the full report, click here. Read more about dealer ops showroom digital Reputation.com Michael Fertik Joe Fuca Lease Credit Approval Rates Rise to 72.7% in December Lease credit approval rates rise to highest percentage of the year during holiday season. Monday eNews Wednesday eNews © 2021 Auto Dealer Today. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1558
__label__cc	0.736647	0.263353	Oct 18, 2015 ΞComments are off Excellerate Jax Event Concludes with Successful Jacksonville, FL I-295 Beltway Exotic Car Drive Filed under Auto Show, Automotive, Editorial, Jacksonville Local Business, Jacksonville, FL, News We were honored to be a part of something great for our city of Jacksonville to give back to the community through the Police Athletic League (PAL). Upwards of nearly 60 cars packed into the Malone Air Charter at Craig Municipal Airport early Saturday morning for a departure at 9am with the help of Police (JSO) escorts shutting down sections of I295 for a safe cruise around the loop. Through the Excellerate Jax event and many generous donations, supporting sponsors, and giving hearts, the money raised, over $174,000 in total, will help the enrichment that the Police Athletic League (PAL) of Jacksonville instills in youth through educational, athletic and leadership programs. We hope the Excellerate Jax event returns next year as we will make plans to support this good cause once again. About Excellerate Jax EXCELLERATE Sissine’s Office Systems Presents EXCELLERATE, a one-of-a-kind Police escorted ride where the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will shut down I-295 for high-end cars to take a lap around the beltway in the name of charity. The public can get in on the action the night before at an exclusive EXCELLERATE pre-party at Malone’s Air Charter at Craig Municipal Airport. Check out all the hot cars before they hit the road, meet the owners, enjoy some great food and spirits, and support a great cause. The Police Athletic League (PAL) of Jacksonville enriches the lives of children by creating positive relationships between law enforcement officers and the youth of our community through educational, athletic and leadership programs. Serving up to 1,000 children after school each day, from some of the most underserved neighborhoods in the city, PAL turns the prime time for juvenile crime into a safe learning time for young people to develop leadership skills from positive adult role models and greater respect for the law. What started in the trunk of one police officer’s car has grown to serve more than 2,200 children each year. In a time when families are increasingly unable to instill a proper appreciation and respect for the law, when parents are working harder than ever with less time than ever to even put food on the table, communities must come together to reach more children. With your support, we can continue to keep kids out of trouble, building good citizens, more successful adults, and a better future for all of us. Charity jso Rally	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1561
__label__wiki	0.661	0.661	You are at:Home»News»Testing»Cohda Wireless applies V2X technology to new urban test-field Cohda Wireless applies V2X technology to new urban test-field By Sam Petters on March 29, 2019 Testing, V2X Cohda Wireless has announced that it will apply its V2X technology to a new urban test-field site in Berlin, Germany. Diginet-PS, which has been set up along the Strasse des 17 Juni in central Berlin, has been developed to test automated and connected driving under real-life conditions and is one of the first sites of its kind in Germany. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, Diginet-PS is an open test environment for connected and automated vehicle technologies for which Cohda Wireless will be supplying its Mk5 onboard and road-side units. Dr Manzoor Ahmed Khan, technical lead of the Diginet-PS project, said, “To attain the objectives of L5 autonomous driving, we need to improve the perception of the vehicles beyond what is created by on-vehicle sensors. In Diginet-PS, we achieve this by creating perception of road segments through on-road deployed sensors and share it with vehicles.” Prof. Paul Alexander, chief technical officer at Cohda Wireless, added, “There is scope for us to demonstrate our V2X-Locate technology, which enables accurate positioning of vehicles in environments where GNSS performs poorly such as urban canyons, tunnels and underground car-parks,” explained Alexander. Sam Petters Singapore expands AV testbed	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1563
__label__wiki	0.619022	0.619022	You are at:Home»News»Simulation software»Deepfake technology harnessed to train autonomous AI Deepfake technology harnessed to train autonomous AI By Lawrence Butcher on June 25, 2020 Simulation software, Software, V2X UK-based AI specialist Oxbotica has developed and deployed a “deepfake” technology that is capable of generating thousands of photo-realistic images in minutes, helping to expose its autonomous vehicles to the near infinite variations of the same situation without real-world testing of a location having ever taken place. Deepfaking, which first came to the public’s attention when it was used to create viral internet videos, employs deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) to generate fake photo-realistic images. In the case of Oxbotica’s solution, algorithms allow the firm to rapidly reproduce the same scene in poor weather or adverse conditions and subject its vehicles’ AI to rare occurrences. The company said its technology is so advanced that it can reverse road signage or “class switch”, where one object (e.g. a tree) is replaced with another (e.g. a building). It can change the lighting of an image, to show a particular frame at a different time of the day or season of the year, all while ensuring shadows or reflections appear exactly as they should. It then uses these synthetic images to teach its software, producing thousands of accurately-labelled, true-to-life experiences and rehearsals which are not real but generated, even down to details such as rain drops on lenses. Paul Newman, co-founder and CTO at Oxbotica, explained, “Using deepfakes is an incredible opportunity for us to increase the speed and efficiency of safely bringing autonomy to any vehicle in any environment – a central focus of our Universal Autonomy vision. What we’re really doing here is training our AI to produce a syllabus for other AIs to learn from. It’s the equivalent of giving someone a fishing rod rather than a fish. It offers remarkable scaling opportunities. “There is no substitute for real-world testing but the autonomous vehicle industry has become concerned with the number of miles traveled as a synonym for safety. And yet, you cannot guarantee the vehicle will confront every eventuality, you’re relying on chance encounter. The use of deepfakes enables us to test countless scenarios, which will not only enable us to scale our real-world testing exponentially, it’ll also be safer.” The company said data is generated by an advanced teaching cycle made up of two co-evolving AIs, one attempting to create ever more convincing fake images while the other tries to detect which are real and which have been reproduced. A feedback mechanism is incorporated which sees both entities improve over time in a bid to outsmart the other AI. Over time, this means the detection mechanism will theoretically become unable to spot the difference, which means the deepfake AI module is ready to be used to generate data to teach other AIs. Lawrence Butcher Andromeda Consortium publishes key deliverables to advance AV teleoperation and remote robotic fleet management Sense Photonics demonstrates 200m-range global shutter flash lidar Fisker partners with Magna on vehicle control architecture and ADAS Interview: Reuben Sarkar, CEO American Center for Mobility	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1564
__label__cc	0.520619	0.479381	Home » Mapping the flavor trends of 2015 Mapping the flavor trends of 2015 The bao is a yeast-raised dough bun popular in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, and Vietnam. The next ‘hot’ flavor trends may come from Southeast Asia and the Middle East What’s next? In the business of product development that is the question du jour. In order to gain a point of differentiation in a competitive market, food service and retail food manufacturers are looking ahead in an effort to capitalize on emerging flavors or concepts. This time of year is inundated with trend predictions as research companies and industry suppliers attempt to market their expertise. For example, McCormick & Co., Hunt Valley, Md., issued its annual Flavor Forecast in early December and pointed out that the flavor pairings included in this year’s forecast reflected the increasing demand for bolder, more intense flavor experiences. “Many early trending flavors in past reports have become favorites of today,” said Kevan Vetter, executive chef for the flavor and seasoning manufacturer. “Take chipotle chile, for instance. When we first identified this chile pepper as a flavor to watch in 2003, many people couldn’t pronounce it. Today, it’s a household name. Pumpkin pie spice, sea salt, coconut water and cocktail-inspired flavors have seen similar success, taking over restaurant menus and grocery store shelves.” Flavors included in McCormick’s effort this year include Japanese 7 Spice and Shawarma spice blends, Middle Eastern Mezze, smoked spices and umami vegetables. McCormick describes Japanese 7 Spice as a pungent combination of chilies, sesame, orange zest and nori while Middle Eastern Mezze portends the emergence of more distinct dips and spreads flavored with herbs and seasonings. Grilled oysters with sriracha, cilantro, and cucumber. McCormick also forecasts that mushrooms, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and other umami-rich vegetables will add savory flavor and freshness to such dishes as Mediterranean pasta and Asian steak tacos. Not to mention Asian-style sour beef short ribs to traditional Italian Osso Buco, slow-cooked dishes with ethnic ingredients combine comfort cuisine with global flavors. The influence of global cuisines on the North American food and beverage sector is undeniable. The publication of the National Restaurant Association’s annual What’s Hot culinary forecast drives the point home with the food service chefs participating in the survey pointing to ethnic-inspired breakfast items, fusion cuisine, Peruvian and Southeast Asian dishes all forecast to be on-trend in 2015. The market research firm Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md., sees flavors inspired by ethnic street foods having a greater impact on the food service category. “Sure, nothing could be more American than street, fair and festival foods such as corn dogs, pretzels, ice cream and cotton candy, but it’s street foods of disparate geographic heritage that are truly moving the culinary meter and exciting restaurateurs and restaurant patrons alike,” said David Sprinkle, research director for Packaged Facts. Products and ingredients to watch for include char siu bao and gua bao, simit and llapingacho. The bao is a yeast-raised dough bun popular in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Vietnam. Trending now are char siu bao, credited to the Guangdon province in mainland China and also Hong Kong, and gua bao, which originated in Taiwan and is sold in the United States through food trucks specializing in dumplings. The dumpling’s format makes it a convenient option with the potential to include a variety of flavorful ingredient combinations. Simit is circular bread encrusted with sesame seeds and is a traditional part of Turkish breakfast. With the functionality of a bagel and a consistence of a soft pretzel, the simit holds promise for restaurants, food service operations, and bakeries, according to Packaged Facts. Finally, the market research firm highlighted Llapingacho, a street food originating in Ecuador. It is a fried potato mash flavored with white cheese and achiote. The llapingacho and its roasted pork and chorizo sidekicks are well-suited for restaurateurs and retailers who are targeting consumers looking for a more adventurous breakfast experience. Packaged Facts is not the only researcher seeing the growth in demand for ethnic cuisines continuing. Canadean, the London-based research company, sees a growing desire for hotter and spicier food is set to continue in 2015, as manufacturers will replicate popular heat trends from the catering industry to satisfy growing consumer needs. Brands will innovate in formulation by including spicier ingredients in meat, dairy, and snacks, as products infused with chilies become more popular, according to Canadean. After the Indian and Mexican food trends, manufacturers should prepare for the next emerging spices and cuisines from across Southeast Asia and the Middle East, the firm recommends. Ingredients and Formulating Trends Flavors Beverage trends: Flavor is in the eye of the beholder I.F.T.16: The next big flavor trends	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1573
__label__wiki	0.756327	0.756327	Subscribe to C52 - Model Evaluation, Validation, and Selection C52 - Model Evaluation, Validation, and Selection All Years (39) On Portfolio Separation Theorems with Heterogeneous Beliefs and Attitudes towards Risk Staff Working Paper 2008-16 Fousseni Chabi-Yo, Eric Ghysels, Eric Renault The early work of Tobin (1958) showed that portfolio allocation decisions can be reduced to a two stage process: first decide the relative allocation of assets across the risky assets, and second decide how to divide total wealth between the risky assets and the safe asset. This so called twofund separation relies on special assumptions on either returns or preferences. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff working papers Topic(s): Financial markets, Market structure and pricing JEL Code(s): C, C5, C52, D, D5, D58, G, G1, G11, G12 Inflation Targeting and Price-Level-Path Targeting in the GEM: Some Open Economy Considerations Staff Working Paper 2008-6 Donald Coletti, René Lalonde, Dirk Muir This paper compares the performance of simple inflation targeting (IT) and price-level path targeting (PLPT) rules to stabilize the macroeconomy, in response to a series of shocks, similar to those seen in Canada and the United States over the 1983 to 2004 period. 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It does not, however, assist in determining an optimal debt-management strategy for the government in its current form. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff working papers Topic(s): Debt management, Econometric and statistical methods, Financial markets, Fiscal policy JEL Code(s): C, C0, C1, C14, C15, C5, C51, C52, C6, C61, C65, E, E6, G, G1, H, H6, H63 Forecasting Commodity Prices: GARCH, Jumps, and Mean Reversion Staff Working Paper 2006-14 Jean-Thomas Bernard, Lynda Khalaf, Maral Kichian, Sebastien McMahon Fluctuations in the prices of various natural resource products are of concern in both policy and business circles; hence, it is important to develop accurate price forecasts. 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Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff working papers Topic(s): Business fluctuations and cycles, Econometric and statistical methods, Labour markets JEL Code(s): C, C5, C52, E, E2, E24, E3, E32, J, J2, J22 Inflation Dynamics and the New Keynesian Phillips Curve: An Identification-Robust Econometric Analysis Staff Working Paper 2005-27 Jean-Marie Dufour, Lynda Khalaf, Maral Kichian The authors use identification-robust methods to assess the empirical adequacy of a New Keynesian Phillips curve (NKPC) equation. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff working papers Topic(s): Econometric and statistical methods, Inflation and prices JEL Code(s): C, C1, C13, C5, C52, E, E3, E31 Learning-by-Doing or Habit Formation? Staff Working Paper 2005-15 Hafedh Bouakez, Takashi Kano In a recent paper, Chang, Gomes, and Schorfheide (2002) extend the standard real business cycle (RBC) model to allow for a learning-by-doing (LBD) mechanism whereby current labour supply affects future productivity. 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__label__wiki	0.642341	0.642341	Spirit of the Border by Zane GreyZane Grey NOOK Book(eBook) Sign in to Purchase Instantly Available on Compatible NOOK Devices and the free NOOK Apps. NOOK Devices NOOK Tablet 7" & 10.1" NOOK by Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 [Tab A and Tab 4] NOOK by Samsung [Tab 4 10.1, S2 & E] NOOK HD Tablet NOOK HD+ Tablet NOOK Color Free NOOK Reading Apps NOOK for Windows 8 NOOK for iOS NOOK for Android NOOK Kids for iPad PC or Mac NOOK for PC WANT A NOOK? Explore Now Get Free NOOK Book Sample LEND ME® See Details English 0786025832 They Came From A Settled Land--To A Place Of Beauty, Blood And War. . . Jim and Joe Downs came from Virginia--one led by the call of God, the other by a thirst for adventure. In the Ohio River Valley, the handsome young preacher and his rogue and charming brother entered a storm of Indian wars, white men's treachery, and into the wilderness of a legendary fighter whose enemies knew him as the "Deathwind. . ." In this classic novel by America's greatest Western writer, the true life and times of Lewis Wetzel--a character every bit as towering as Daniel Boone--is set against the extraordinary saga of Jim and Joe Downs. As the two brothers make very different choices, as one woman loves them both, they will both learn, win and lose in the presence of a man larger than life--fighting a war all his own. . . Over 40 Million Copies Of Zane Grey's Novels Sold Born Pearl Zane Gray in Zanesville, Ohio, Zane Grey is noted for his careful research and accurate portrayal of the American West. Though Grey trained as a dentist, he turned to writing as a career in 1904, when his first book was published. He went on to write more than 50 novels, most of them tales of adventure with a Western setting, including The Last of the Plainsmen (1908), Riders of the Purple Sage (1912), The Thundering Herd (1925), Code of the West (1934), and West of the Pecos (1937). His nonfiction works include Tales of Fishing (1925). Many of Grey's novels continue to be extremely popular, and several have been adapted into motion pictures. "Nell, I'M growing powerful fond of you." "So you must be, Master Joe, if often telling makes it true." The girl spoke simply, and with an absence of that roguishness which was characteristic of her. Playful words, arch smiles, and a touch of coquetry had seemed natural to Nell; but now her grave tone and her almost wistful glance disconcerted Joe. During all the long journey over the mountains she had been cheerful and bright, while now, when they were about to part, perhaps never to meet again, she showed him the deeper and more earnest side of her character. It checked his boldness as nothing else had done. Suddenly there came to him the real meaning of a woman's love when she bestows it without reservation. Silenced by the thought that he had not understood her at all, and the knowledge that he had been half in sport, he gazed out over the wild country before them. The scene impressed its quietness upon the young couple and brought more forcibly to their minds the fact that they were at the gateway of the unknown West; that somewhere beyond this rude frontier settlement, out there in those unbroken forests stretching dark and silent before them, was to be their future home. From the high bank where they stood the land sloped and narrowed gradually until it ended in a sharp point which marked the last bit of land between the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers. Here these swift streams merged and formed the broad Ohio. The new-born river, even here at its beginning proud and swelling as if already certain of its faraway grandeur, swept majestically round a wide curve and apparently lost itself in the forest foliage. On the narrow point of land commanding a view of the rivers stood a long, low structure enclosed by a stockade fence, on the four corners of which were little box-shaped houses that bulged out as if trying to see what was going on beneath. The massive timbers used in the construction of this fort, the square, compact form, and the small, dark holes cut into the walls, gave the structure a threatening, impregnable aspect. Below Nell and Joe, on the bank, were many log cabins. The yellow clay which filled the chinks between the logs gave these a peculiar striped appearance. There was life and bustle in the vicinity of these dwellings, in sharp contrast with the still grandeur of the neighboring forests. There were canvas-covered wagons around which curly-headed youngsters were playing. Several horses were grazing on the short grass, and six red and white oxen munched at the hay that had been thrown to them. The smoke of many fires curled upward, and near the blaze hovered ruddy-faced women who stirred the contents of steaming kettles. One man swung an axe with a vigorous sweep and the clean, sharp strokes rang on the air; another hammered stakes into the ground on which to hang a kettle. Before a large cabin a fur trader was exhibiting his wares to three Indians. A second redskin was carrying a pack of pelts from a canoe drawn up on the river bank. A small group of persons stood near; some were indifferent, and others gazed curiously at the savages. Two children peeped from behind their mother's skirts as if half-curious, half-frightened. From this scene, the significance of which had just dawned on him, Joe turned his eyes again to his companion. It was a sweet face he saw; one that was sedate, but had a promise of innumerable smiles. The blue eyes could not long hide flashes of merriment. The girl turned, and the two young people looked at each other. Her eyes softened with a woman's gentleness as they rested upon him, for, broad of shoulder, and lithe and strong as a deer stalker, he was good to look at. "Listen," she said. "We have known each other only three weeks. Since you joined our wagon-train, and have been so kind to me and so helpful to make that long, rough ride endurable, you have won my regard. I — I cannot say more, even if I would. You told me you ran away from your Virginian home to seek adventure on the frontier, and that you knew no one in all this wild country. You even said you could not, or would not, work at farming. Perhaps my sister and I are as unfitted as you for this life; but we must cling to our uncle because he is the only relative we have. He has come out to join the Moravians, and to preach the gospel to these Indians. We shall share his life, and help him all we can. You have been telling me you — you cared for me, and now that we are about to part I — I don't know what to say to you — unless it is: Give up this intention of yours to seek adventure, and come with us. It seems to me you need not hunt for excitement here; it will come unsought." "I wish I were Jim," said he, suddenly. "Who is Jim?" "My brother." "Tell me of him." "There's nothing much to tell. He and I are all that are left of our people, as you and Kate of yours. Jim's a preacher, and the best fellow — oh! I cared a lot for Jim." "Then why did you leave him?" "I was tired of Williamsburg — I quarreled with a fellow, and hurt him. Besides, I wanted to see the West; I'd like to hunt deer and bear and fight Indians. Oh, I'm not much good." "Was Jim the only one you cared for?" asked Nell, smiling. She was surprised to find him grave. "Yes, except my horse and dog, and I had to leave them behind," answered Joe, bowing his head a little. "You'd like to be Jim because he's a preacher, and could help Uncle convert the Indians?" "Yes, partly that, but mostly because — somehow — something different you've said or done has made me care for you in a different way, and I'd like to be worthy of you." "I don't think I can believe it, when you say you are 'no good,'" she replied. "Nell," he cried, and suddenly grasped her hand. She wrenched herself free, and leaped away from him. Her face was bright now, and the promise of smiles was made good. "Behave yourself, sir." She tossed her head with a familiar backward motion to throw the chestnut hair from her face, and looked at him with eyes veiled slightly under their lashes. "You will go with Kate and me?" Before he could answer, a cry from someone on the plain below attracted their attention. They turned and saw another wagon train pulling into the settlement. The children were shouting and running alongside the weary oxen; men and women went forward expectantly. "That must be the train Uncle expected. Let us go down," said Nell. Joe did not answer; but followed her down the path. When they gained a clump of willows near the cabins he bent forward and took her hand. She saw the reckless gleam in his eyes. "Don't. They'll see," she whispered. "If that's the only reason you have, I reckon I don't care," said Joe. "What do you mean? I didn't say — I didn't tell — oh! let me go!" implored Nell. She tried to release the hand Joe had grasped in his broad palm, but in vain; the more she struggled the firmer was his hold. A frown wrinkled her brow and her eyes sparkled with spirit. She saw the fur trader's wife looking out of the window, and remembered laughing and telling the good woman she did not like this young man; it was, perhaps, because she feared those sharp eyes that she resented his audacity. She opened her mouth to rebuke him; but no words came. Joe had bent his head and softly closed her lips with his own. For a single instant during which Nell stood transfixed, as if with surprise, and looking up at Joe, she was dumb. Usually the girl was ready with sharp or saucy words and impulsive in her movements; but now the bewilderment of being kissed, particularly within view of the trader's wife, confused her. Then she heard voices, and as Joe turned away with a smile on his face, the unusual warmth in her heart was followed by an angry throbbing. Joe's tall figure stood out distinctly as he leisurely strolled toward the incoming wagon train without looking backward. Flashing after him a glance that boded wordy trouble in the future, she ran into the cabin. As she entered the door it seemed certain the grizzled frontiersman sitting on the bench outside had grinned knowingly at her, and winked as if to say he would keep her secret. Mrs. Wentz, the fur trader's wife, was seated by the open window which faced the fort; she was a large woman, strong of feature, and with that calm placidity of expression common to people who have lived long in sparsely populated districts. Nell glanced furtively at her and thought she detected the shadow of a smile in the gray eyes. "I saw you and your sweetheart kissing behind the willow," Mrs. Wentz said in a matter-of-fact voice. "I don't see why you need hide to do it. We folks out here like to see the young people sparkin'. Your young man is a fine-appearin' chap. I felt certain you was sweethearts, for all you allowed you'd known him only a few days. Lize Davis said she saw he was sweet on you. I like his face. Jake, my man, says as how he'll make a good husband for you, and he'll take to the frontier like a duck does to water. I'm sorry you'll not tarry here awhile. We don't see many lasses, especially any as pretty as you, and you'll find it more quiet and lonesome the farther West you get. Jake knows all about Fort Henry, and Jeff Lynn, the hunter outside, he knows Eb and Jack Zane, and Wetzel, and all those Fort Henry men. You'll be gettin' married out there, won't you?" "You are — quite wrong," said Nell, who all the while Mrs. Wentz was speaking grew rosier and rosier. "We're not anything —" Then Nell hesitated and finally ceased speaking. She saw that denials or explanations were futile; the simple woman had seen the kiss, and formed her own conclusions. During the few days Nell had spent at Fort Pitt she had come to understand that the dwellers on the frontier took everything as a matter of course. She had seen them manifest a certain pleasure; but neither surprise, concern, nor any of the quick impulses so common among other people. And this was another lesson Nell took to heart. She realized that she was entering upon a life absolutely different from her former one, and the thought caused her to shrink from the ordeal. Yet all the suggestions regarding her future home; the stories told about Indians, renegades, and of the wild border life, fascinated her. These people who had settled in this wild region were simple, honest and brave; they accepted what came as facts not to be questioned, and believed what looked true. Evidently the fur trader's wife and her female neighbors had settled in their minds the relation in which the girl stood to Joe. This latter reflection heightened Nell's resentment toward her lover. She stood with her face turned away from Mrs. Wentz; the little frown deepened, and she nervously tapped her foot on the floor. "Where is my sister?" she presently asked. "She went to see the wagon train come in. Everybody's out there." Nell deliberated a moment and then went into the open air. She saw a number of canvas-covered wagons drawn up in front of the cabins; the vehicles were dusty and the wheels encrusted with yellow mud. The grizzled frontiersman who had smiled at Nell stood leaning on his gun, talking to three men, whose travel-stained and worn homespun clothes suggested a long and toilsome journey. There was the bustle of excitement incident to the arrival of strangers; to the quick exchange of greetings, the unloading of wagons and unharnessing of horses and oxen. Nell looked here and there for her sister. Finally she saw her standing near her uncle while he conversed with one of the teamsters. The girl did not approach them; but glanced quickly around in search of someone else. At length she saw Joe unloading goods from one of the wagons; his back was turned toward her, but she at once recognized the challenge conveyed by the broad shoulders. She saw no other person; gave heed to nothing save what was to her, righteous indignation. Hearing her footsteps, the young man turned, and, glancing at her admiringly, said: "Good evening, miss." Nell had not expected such a matter-of-fact greeting from Joe. There was not the slightest trace of repentance in his calm face, and he placidly continued his labor. "Aren't you sorry you — you treated me so?" burst out Nell. His coolness was exasperating. Instead of contrition and apology she had expected, and which was her due, he evidently intended to tease her, as he had done so often. The young man dropped a blanket and stared. "I don't understand," he said gravely. "I never saw you before." This was too much for quick-tempered Nell. She had had some vague idea of forgiving him, after he had sued sufficiently for pardon; but now, forgetting her good intentions in the belief that he was making sport of her when he should have pleaded for forgiveness, she swiftly raised her hand and slapped him smartly. The red blood flamed to the young man's face; as he staggered backward with his hand to his cheek, she heard a smothered exclamation behind her, and then the quick joyous barking of a dog. When Nell turned she was amazed to see Joe standing beside the wagon, while a big white dog was leaping upon him. Suddenly she felt faint. Bewildered, she looked from Joe to the man she had just struck; but could not say which was the man who professed to love her. "Jim! So you followed me!" cried Joe, starting forward and flinging his arms around the other. "Yes, Joe, and right glad I am to find you," answered the young man, while a peculiar expression of pleasure came over his face. "It's good to see you again! And here's my old dog Mose! But how on earth did you know? Where did you strike my trail? What are you going to do out here on the frontier? Tell me all. What happened after I left —" Then Joe saw Nell standing nearby, pale and distressed, and he felt something was amiss. He glanced quickly from her to his brother; she seemed to be dazed, and Jim looked grave. "Nell, this is my brother Jim, the one I told you about. Jim, this is my friend, Miss Wells." "I am happy to meet Miss Wells," said Jim, with a smile, "even though she did slap my face for nothing." "Slapped you? What for?" Then the truth dawned on Joe, and he laughed until the tears came into his eyes. "She took you for me! Ha, ha, ha! Oh, this is great!" Nell's face was now rosy red and moisture glistened in her eyes; but she tried bravely to stand her ground. Humiliation had taken the place of anger. "I — I am sorry, Mr. Downs. I did take you for him. He — he has insulted me." Then she turned and ran into the cabin. Joe and Jim were singularly alike. They were nearly the same size, very tall, but so heavily built as to appear of medium height, while their gray eyes and, indeed, every feature of their clean-cut faces corresponded so exactly as to proclaim them brothers. "Already up to your old tricks?" asked Jim, with his hand on Joe's shoulder, as they both watched Nell's flight. "I'm really fond of her, Jim, and didn't mean to hurt her feelings. But tell me about yourself; what made you come West?" "To teach the Indians, and I was, no doubt, strongly influenced by your being here." "You're going to do as you ever have — make some sacrifice. You are always devoting yourself; if not to me, to some other. Now it's your life you're giving up. To try to convert the redskins and influence me for good is in both cases impossible. How often have I said there wasn't any good in me! My desire is to kill Indians, not preach to them, Jim. I'm glad to see you; but I wish you hadn't come. This wild frontier is no place for a preacher." "I think it is," said Jim, quietly. "What of Rose — the girl you were to marry?" Joe glanced quickly at his brother. Jim's face paled slightly as he turned away. "I'll speak once more of her, and then, never again," he answered. "You knew Rose better than I did. Once you tried to tell me she was too fond of admiration, and I rebuked you; but now I see that your wider experience of women had taught you things I could not then understand. She was untrue. When you left Williamsburg, apparently because you had gambled with Jewett and afterward fought him, I was not misled. You made the game of cards a pretense; you sought it simply as an opportunity to wreak your vengeance on him for his villainy toward me. Well, it's all over now. Though you cruelly beat and left him disfigured for life, he will live, and you are saved from murder, thank God! When I learned of your departure I yearned to follow. Then I met a preacher who spoke of having intended to go West with a Mr. Wells, of the Moravian Mission. I immediately said I would go in his place, and here I am. I'm fortunate in that I have found both him and you." "I'm sorry I didn't kill Jewett; I certainly meant to. Anyway, there's some comfort in knowing I left my mark on him. He was a sneaking, cold-blooded fellow, with his white hair and pale face, and always fawning round the girls. I hated him, and gave it to him good." Joe spoke musingly and complacently as though it was a trivial thing to compass the killing of a man. (Continues…) Excerpted from "The Spirit of the Border" Copyright © 1993 Tom Doherty Associates, LLC.. Excerpted by permission of Tom Doherty Associates. Start Reading, 31 mini mysteries armadale annotated by wilkie collins paperback book by charles dickens the lodger annotated book by andre norton the secret sharer annotated Balaoo Balaoo es una novela de Gaston Leroux, publicado en 1911. Hoy en día, Gastón Leroux ... Balaoo es una novela de Gaston Leroux, publicado en 1911. Hoy en día, Gastón Leroux nos lleva a la búsqueda de la Baloo misterioso hombre-mono, traído de la selva por el Sr. Bandong Coriolis Esta novela comienza como un policía ... 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The Leavenworth Case (1878), subtitled A Lawyer's Story, is an American detective novel and the first novel Anna Katharine Green. Set in New York City, it concerns the murder of a retired merchant, Horatio... The Lodger (Annotated) Another gripping novel from Classic Detective Presents...When the student of medicine, Richard Bracquemont, decided to ... Another gripping novel from Classic Detective Presents...When the student of medicine, Richard Bracquemont, decided to move into room #7 of the small Hotel Stevens, Rue Alfred Stevens (Paris 6), three...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1577
__label__wiki	0.657039	0.657039	BR Home Page > Players > Donn Clendenon > 1971 Batting Game Logs Donn Clendenon Position: First Baseman Born: July 15, 1935 in Neosho, MO us Died: September 17, 2005 in Sioux Falls, SD Buried: Cremated High School: Booker T. Washington HS (Atlanta, GA) Schools: Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA), Morehouse College (Atlanta, GA) Debut: September 22, 1961 (Age 26-069d, 9,525th in MLB history) vs. PHI 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB Last Game: August 5, 1972 (Age 37-021d) Full Name: Donn Alvin Clendenon Pronunciation: \clen-DEN-un\ View Player Bio from the SABR BioProject WS MVP Donn Clendenon Overview More Clendenon Pages Postseason Event Finder More Donn Clendenon Pages at Baseball Reference Donn Clendenon page at the Bullpen Wiki Feel like you're looking for a needle in a haystack? Unleash the power of our game logs database by becoming a Stathead. Subscribers gain access to Player and Team Game Finders, which pros use to easily run customizable searches through over 100 years worth of game logs. Become a Stathead Team Record in Appearances 41-47 / in Starts: 27-28 Longest Hitting Streak 4 games Longest On Base Streak 8 games Most Games w/o HR 16 games Most Games w/o RBI 7 games Grand Slams 0 in 9 bases loaded PA and 4 AB Go-Ahead Hits: 11 RBI Opportunities RBIs in 288 PAs 37 Actual Runners on Base 205 (104-66-35) Avg. MLBer w/ 288 PAs 28 Avg. Runners on Base 175 (90-55-28) Most Driven In T Agee 7 B Harrelson 4 K Boswell 3 C Jones 3 W Garrett 2 T Foli 2 D Marshall 2 Most Driven In By B Aspromonte 4 K Singleton 4 J Grote 3 D Dyer 1 1971 Batting Game Log Click two rows to sum games (Clear) Gcar Rslt Inngs 1214 1 Apr 6 NYM MON W,4-2 CG(5) 3 3 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .667 .667 1.000 1.667 5 1.05 0.120 1.68 0.12% 0.95 1B 1215 2 Apr 8 NYM MON L,2-6 CG 4 4 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .714 .714 1.000 1.714 5 .91 0.057 1.51 0.06% 0.80 1B 1216 3 Apr 10 NYM CIN W,3-2 CG(11) 5 5 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .667 .667 .833 1.500 5 2.30 0.557 2.96 0.43% 1.40 1B 1217 4 Apr 11 NYM CIN W,1-0 CG(11) 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .471 .471 .588 1.059 4 1.76 -0.253 2.39 -0.21% -1.70 1B 1218 5 Apr 13 NYM @ MON L,1-4 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .381 .381 .476 .857 5 .77 -0.078 1.37 -0.08% -0.84 1B 1219 6 Apr 16 NYM PIT W,1-0 CG 4 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .400 .400 .600 1.000 4 1.26 0.108 2.23 0.12% 0.79 1B 1220 7 Apr 17 NYM PIT L,0-2 CG 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .357 .379 .536 .915 4 1.05 0.079 1.94 0.09% 0.26 1B 1221 8 Apr 18 (1) NYM PIT W,5-2 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .313 .333 .469 .802 4 1.17 -0.119 2.11 -0.13% -1.68 1B 1222 12 (3) Apr 23 NYM @ CHC W,7-6 CG(12) 7 6 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .316 .350 .447 .797 4 1.94 -0.270 3.05 -0.25% -1.11 1B 1223 16 (3) Apr 27 NYM @ STL W,2-1 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 .286 .318 .405 .723 4 .88 -0.036 1.56 -0.04% -0.29 1B 1224 18 (1) Apr 29 NYM @ STL W,7-0 CG 5 4 1 2 0 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .304 .347 .478 .825 4 .85 0.116 1.73 0.14% 2.93 1B 1225 19 Apr 30 NYM @ HOU W,4-3 9-9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .298 .340 .468 .808 3 4.84 -0.127 8.52 -0.14% -0.45 PH 1226 22 (2) May 3 NYM CHC W,3-2 CG(11) 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .275 .327 .431 .759 4 1.31 -0.050 2.65 -0.06% -0.33 1B 1227 23 May 4 NYM CHC W,2-1 7-8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .269 .321 .423 .745 2 1.45 -0.025 3.07 -0.03% -0.38 PH 1228 24 May 5 NYM CHC L,4-5 9-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .264 .316 .415 .731 9 2.37 -0.056 5.10 -0.07% -0.14 PH 1229 26 (1) May 9 NYM STL W,9-5 CG 5 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 .281 .339 .474 .812 4 .36 -0.029 .88 -0.04% 0.63 1B 1230 27 May 10 NYM HOU W,2-1 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .279 .333 .459 .792 4 .79 -0.006 1.56 -0.01% -0.23 1B 1231 29 (1) May 12 NYM HOU L,4-5 9-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .274 .328 .452 .780 9 2.37 -0.056 4.86 -0.07% -0.14 PH 1232 33 (3) May 17 NYM @ ATL L,3-4 CG(12) 6 5 2 3 1 0 2 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .299 .356 .567 .923 4 .91 0.649 1.90 0.82% 3.04 1B 1233 34 May 18 NYM @ ATL L,6-8 CG 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .292 .346 .542 .888 4 .57 -0.017 1.18 -0.02% -0.49 1B 1234 35 May 19 NYM @ PHI L,1-4 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .276 .329 .513 .842 4 1.25 -0.175 2.55 -0.21% -1.74 1B 1235 38 (2) May 22 NYM ATL W,8-7 CG(11) 6 6 1 3 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .293 .341 .524 .865 4 1.41 0.653 2.62 0.73% 1.90 1B 1236 39 May 23 NYM ATL W,4-0 CG 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .282 .337 .506 .843 4 .58 -0.017 1.13 -0.02% -0.37 1B 1237 40 May 25 NYM PHI W,5-4 CG(12) 6 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .270 .327 .483 .810 4 2.30 -0.101 4.94 -0.13% -0.95 1B 1238 41 May 26 NYM PHI L,2-3 9-GF(12) 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .264 .320 .473 .793 5 3.26 -0.248 7.07 -0.32% -1.03 PH 1B 1239 45 (3) May 31 NYM @ SFG L,1-2 CG(11) 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .253 .314 .453 .767 4 1.53 -0.150 3.01 -0.18% -0.79 1B 1240 48 (2) Jun 4 NYM @ LAD W,3-1 CG 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240 .300 .430 .730 4 .92 -0.113 1.89 -0.14% -1.15 1B 1241 50 (1) Jun 6 NYM @ LAD L,3-4 CG 4 4 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240 .298 .423 .721 4 1.30 0.084 2.70 0.10% 0.69 1B 1242 52 (1) Jun 9 NYM SDP W,4-2 8-9 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238 .296 .419 .715 9 2.84 -0.127 5.65 -0.15% -0.45 PH 1243 54 (1) Jun 11 NYM SFG L,2-3 5-GF(10) 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231 .288 .407 .696 5 2.04 -0.157 4.33 -0.20% -0.68 PH 1B 1244 55 Jun 12 NYM SFG L,1-5 7-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .229 .286 .404 .689 5 1.35 -0.032 2.84 -0.04% -0.14 PH 1B 1245 56 Jun 13 NYM SFG W,5-4 8-GF(10) 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .227 .289 .400 .689 5 3.87 -0.099 7.44 -0.11% -0.17 PH 1B 1246 57 Jun 14 NYM LAD L,2-3 7-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .225 .287 .396 .683 2 3.76 -0.092 7.70 -0.11% -0.40 PH 1B 1247 58 Jun 15 NYM LAD L,0-2 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .217 .278 .383 .660 4 1.03 -0.105 2.02 -0.12% -0.76 1B 1248 60 (1) Jun 18 NYM PHI W,2-0 CG 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .220 .279 .381 .660 4 .52 0.024 1.00 0.03% 0.09 1B 1249 61 Jun 19 NYM PHI W,6-5 9-GF(15) 4 4 1 3 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238 .293 .434 .728 3 2.33 0.723 4.69 0.87% 1.92 PH 1B 1250 62 Jun 20 (1) NYM PHI W,7-6 7-8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .236 .291 .431 .722 2 2.84 -0.070 6.02 -0.09% -0.40 PH 1251 63 Jun 20 (2) NYM PHI L,7-9 9-GF(11) 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240 .294 .440 .734 4 1.16 -0.043 2.51 -0.06% 0.76 PH 1B 1252 64 Jun 21 NYM @ PIT L,0-6 9-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238 .292 .437 .728 9 .14 -0.004 .47 -0.01% -0.73 PH 1253 65 Jun 22 NYM @ PIT W,3-2 9-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .236 .290 .433 .723 4 .23 -0.006 .73 -0.01% -0.56 PH 1B 1254 66 Jun 23 NYM @ PIT L,2-6 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .237 .289 .427 .716 4 .85 -0.008 3.02 -0.02% 0.01 1B 1255 69 (2) Jun 25 (2) NYM @ MON W,4-2 CG 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .230 .286 .415 .701 4 1.45 -0.128 3.06 -0.16% -1.70 1B 1256 77 (7) Jul 3 NYM ATL L,1-7 7-8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .228 .284 .412 .696 9 .31 -0.008 .65 -0.01% -0.09 PH 1257 78 Jul 4 NYM ATL L,0-2 6-7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .226 .282 .409 .691 9 4.85 -0.117 10.13 -0.15% -0.72 PH 1258 80 (1) Jul 5 (2) NYM MON W,8-0 CG 4 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .234 .288 .411 .699 6 .25 0.057 .48 0.07% 0.12 1B 1259 82 (1) Jul 7 NYM MON L,7-12 9-GF 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234 .288 .411 .699 9 1B 1260 83 Jul 9 NYM @ CIN L,4-6 CG 4 3 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .236 .287 .417 .703 5 1.28 0.004 1.72 0.00% 0.27 1B 1261 84 Jul 10 NYM @ CIN L,2-4 9-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234 .285 .414 .699 9 1.11 -0.030 1.23 -0.02% -0.19 PH 1262 86 (1) Jul 11 (2) NYM @ CIN L,3-5 CG 4 4 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .235 .284 .416 .700 4 1.22 0.219 .99 0.11% 0.27 1B 1263 88 (1) Jul 16 NYM @ HOU L,4-9 9-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233 .282 .413 .696 1 .41 -0.012 .30 -0.01% -0.77 PH 1264 90 (1) Jul 18 NYM @ STL L,5-8 CG 4 4 2 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 .234 .281 .429 .710 5 .62 0.063 .26 0.02% 0.10 1B 1265 91 Jul 19 NYM @ STL W,5-2 CG 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .233 .279 .421 .700 5 .61 -0.067 .16 -0.01% -1.32 1B 1266 92 Jul 20 NYM @ CHC L,2-4 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .227 .273 .411 .684 6 1.54 -0.215 .62 -0.05% -1.45 1B 1267 93 Jul 21 NYM @ CHC L,7-11 CG 5 5 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238 .282 .423 .704 6 .54 0.065 .15 0.01% 1.21 1B 1268 94 Jul 22 NYM @ CHC W,5-1 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .238 .281 .419 .700 6 .49 0.036 .13 0.01% 0.16 1B 1269 95 Jul 23 NYM HOU L,1-5 CG 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234 .280 .411 .692 6 1.15 0.110 .39 0.02% 0.69 1B 1270 97 (1) Jul 25 NYM HOU W,7-6 7-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .233 .279 .409 .688 5 .08 -0.002 .02 0.00% -0.09 PH 1B 1271 100 (2) Jul 28 NYM STL L,3-6 CG 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .229 .278 .402 .681 5 .97 -0.045 .40 -0.01% -0.48 1B 1272 101 Jul 29 NYM STL L,1-3 CG(8) 4 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .235 .283 .404 .687 5 1.47 0.097 .38 0.02% 0.76 1B 1273 103 (1) Jul 31 NYM CHC W,5-2 8-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .234 .281 .402 .684 4 .25 0.000 .05 0.00% -0.15 PH 1B 1274 104 Aug 1 NYM CHC L,2-3 CG 4 4 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .239 .286 .420 .706 4 1.38 0.086 .49 0.02% 0.88 1B 1275 105 Aug 2 NYM CIN L,2-4 GS-8 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .241 .286 .419 .705 5 1.47 -0.037 .47 -0.01% -0.19 1B 1276 107 (1) Aug 3 (2) NYM CIN W,9-4 CG 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .241 .284 .415 .700 5 .50 0.081 .08 0.01% 0.27 1B 1277 108 Aug 4 NYM CIN L,0-1 9-GF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .241 .288 .415 .703 8 3.23 0.070 .53 0.01% 0.20 PH 1278 109 Aug 5 NYM @ ATL L,1-2 16-16 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240 .286 .413 .700 9 2.26 -0.056 .37 -0.01% -0.22 PH 1279 111 (1) Aug 7 NYM @ ATL W,20-6 2-GF 5 3 3 1 0 0 1 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .241 .294 .427 .721 5 .22 0.034 .03 0.00% 2.17 PH 1B 1280 114 (2) Aug 11 NYM @ SDP L,0-1 CG(12) 5 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .240 .291 .422 .713 5 2.43 -0.213 .55 -0.03% -1.02 1B 1281 117 (2) Aug 14 NYM @ SFG L,5-6 10-GF(10) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .240 .295 .422 .716 6 1.20 0.029 .17 0.00% 0.11 PH 1B 1282 118 Aug 15 NYM @ SFG L,1-6 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .236 .289 .413 .703 4 1.01 -0.102 .12 -0.01% -0.81 1B 1283 120 (1) Aug 17 NYM @ LAD L,0-4 CG 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231 .284 .406 .690 4 .49 -0.049 .06 0.00% -0.86 1B 1284 121 Aug 18 NYM @ LAD W,3-2 9-GF(10) 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .230 .283 .404 .687 4 1.17 -0.028 .13 0.00% -0.08 PH 1B 1285 123 (1) Aug 21 NYM SDP W,2-1 CG 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .231 .284 .403 .687 4 1.43 -0.099 .09 0.00% -0.45 1B 1286 128 (4) Aug 28 (1) NYM LAD W,9-2 CG 4 4 2 2 0 0 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .236 .288 .418 .706 4 .62 0.119 .02 0.00% 2.39 1B 1287 129 Aug 28 (2) NYM LAD W,2-1 8-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .235 .286 .416 .703 6 1.74 -0.041 .10 0.00% -0.14 PH 1B 1288 131 (1) Aug 30 NYM @ STL L,2-3 CG 4 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .244 .294 .422 .716 4 1.72 0.057 .20 0.00% 0.07 1B 1289 132 Aug 31 NYM @ STL L,1-2 CG 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .239 .288 .413 .701 4 2.19 -0.264 .10 -0.01% -1.32 1B 1290 135 (2) Sep 3 NYM @ PHI W,7-1 CG 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 .239 .290 .410 .700 4 .29 0.022 .00 0.00% -0.64 1B 1291 138 (2) Sep 5 NYM @ PHI L,3-7 CG 4 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .245 .297 .414 .711 4 .52 0.034 .04 0.00% 1.12 1B 1292 140 (1) Sep 7 NYM @ MON L,3-9 9-GF 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .244 .296 .412 .708 8 .12 -0.003 .00 0.00% -0.44 PH 1293 141 Sep 8 NYM @ MON L,2-10 8-8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .243 .295 .410 .705 9 .22 -0.006 .00 0.00% -0.14 PH 1294 143 (1) Sep 11 NYM PHI W,9-2 CG 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .243 .294 .407 .702 4 .48 -0.049 .00 0.00% 0.03 1B 1295 144 Sep 12 NYM PHI W,3-2 7-8 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246 .297 .410 .707 3 4.33 0.225 .04 0.00% 1.00 PH 1296 146 (1) Sep 14 (1) NYM MON L,1-12 7-GF 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .246 .300 .410 .709 4 .00 0.000 .00 0.00% 0.60 1B 1297 150 (3) Sep 16 NYM CHC L,0-1 CG 4 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .303 .411 .714 4 1.68 0.043 .00 0.00% -0.09 1B 1298 156 (5) Sep 23 NYM @ CHC W,5-4 CG 4 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .250 .302 .421 .722 4 1.70 -0.040 .00 0.00% 0.14 1B 1299 158 (1) Sep 25 NYM PIT W,2-1 3-GF(15) 5 4 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__label__cc	0.562851	0.437149	The League Championship Series. Both of Them We have a Final Four. And we've been spared a painful, painful dilemma. I don't know what I would have done if confronted with another clash between the Astros and the Yankees. Now I can carry on as usual. It's pretty well impossible for me to cheer for the Rays to actually, you know, win. But I can sure yell with pleasure at the Astros losing. Which is pretty much how I coped with Rays vs Yankees. This will be a rematch of last season's Division Series which the Astros won 3-2, thanks largely to Gerrit Cole who blew the Rays away twice. That won't be happening this time. I have to admit, in my tender youth - when was that, some ten or fifteen years ago - I never once contemplated the prospect of a Rays-Astros battle for American League supremacy. The National League gives us Dodgers and Braves, of course. Tradition, it's their thing. These are two ancient franchises, who both started play in the late 19th century. They were far away from their present homes back then - indeed, they were Boston vs New York (okay, Brooklyn. Near enough, damn it!), way back in the day. Way, way back in the day. Both teams picked up their modern nicknames, Braves and Dodgers, roughly 100 years ago, and by then both teams already had histories behind them longer than Tampa Bay's. These teams do not have a lengthy history with each in the post-season - they've spent their entire history in the same league, and then most of the division era years in the same division. Because, as any one who looks at a map can tell you, Atlanta and Los Angeles are just obvious natural rivals. (There's a story there, it involves the Cubs...) Anyway, the Dodgers and Braves faced off in the post-season just twice previously, in the Division Series of 2013 and 2018. The Dodgers cruised to victory in four games on both occasions. The Dodgers have faced Houston just once in post-season play - it was the 2017 World Series, of course. Of the remaining contenders, the two teams that have matched up most often in the post-season are the Braves and Astros. They faced each other in the NL Division Series four times. The Braves swept the Astros in 1997 and 2001, and won in four games in 1999 - the Astros won in five games in 2004. The Rays have never won a championship. The Dodgers last won in 1988, the Braves in 1995. A generation of failure will suffice. I can regard a victory by any of those three teams with a certain amount of equanimity. But while the old softie in me would kind of like to see Dusty Baker win a championship... sorry. No freaking way. Not with these guys. Anyway, he won one as a player (1981 Dodgers.) It will have to do. Posted by Magpie on Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 12:10 AM EDT. The League Championship Series. Both of Them \| 141 comments \| Create New Account Newest First Oldest First Flat Nested No Comments Threaded The following comments are owned by whomever posted them. This site is not responsible for what they say. Mike Green - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 06:26 AM EDT (#391569) # Same rooting interests. Dusty Baker was a mainstay of my APBA club in the early 80s in addition to being a nice guy. Still, no Astros. Rays vs. Dodgers with the Rays winning please. I can't root for the overdog. [ Reply to This ] Gerry - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 07:24 AM EDT (#391570) # I really enjoyed that game last night. When Chapman came into the league ten years ago his 100 mph fastball was probably 6-8 mph faster than the average pitcher. Last night Chapmans 100 wasn't far off what the hitters were seeing from Cole. The Tampa pitchers were all throwing upper nineties. Chapmans velocity is not the differentiator that it once was. That might explain his recent losses in the post season. Thomas - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 07:33 AM EDT (#391571) # That might explain his recent losses in the post season. Couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. I was not unhappy to see him blow another postseason game. Last night's was a really good one. Like many, I'd be very pleased with a Tampa-Dodgers World Series. I'd probably be rooting for Tampa, but I wouldn't be unhappy if L.A. won. It would be nice for Kershaw to get a ring, and especially while he's still an effective member of the rotation (as opposed to L.A. winning in 2023 when he's a shell of his former self). The Dodgers have a good core and a lot of likeable players. Also, I do feel sympathetic for them, as they lost to Houston in 2017. And with respect to Gerry's comment about Tampa's bullpen, it seems like almost every late inning reliever they have throws fastballs in the high nineties with a good breaking pitch in the high eighties. It's remarkable the number of arms they have found and cultivated. 85bluejay - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 08:25 AM EDT (#391572) # Rays vs LA - probably the 2 best run operations in baseball and proving that you can win spending big and small - it's the execution that matters - It would be a tribute to Andrew Freidman for the organisation he helped build in Tampa and the one he's built in LA. scottt - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 08:46 AM EDT (#391573) # The Chris Archer trade for Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows and Shane Baz was something else. Think about a Pirate fan watching last night's game. I had that thought several times last night, Scott. And, don't forget, Gerrit Cole is a former Pirate, who was traded for an underwhelming package of average-ish players and prospects, in a deal that widely criticized at the time, as well. John Northey - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 09:58 AM EDT (#391575) # Wow scottt - forgot that is how Tampa got those guys. Why I'd hesitate to ever do a deal with TB as they are as likely to take you to the cleaners. July 31, 2018 - a day Pittsburgh fans will be sad about for a long time. Glasnow has had 2 1/2 very good years (but short - 11/12/11 starts for Tampa so basically one full seasons worth - 12-7 3.32 ERA 129 ERA+ 3.9 WAR). Chris Archer has been 6-12 4.92 ERA for Pittsburgh over 33 starts 85 ERA+ 1.3 WAR (skipped 2020). So if it was Glasnow for Archer it would've been a poor trade. It took a slightly above 500 team (56-52 6 games out 3 1/2 from wild card) at the mid-point of 2018 and made then a tiny bit over 500 (82-79 that year, 4th place) then 5th place the next 2 years. Ugh. Mix in Meadows (all-star corner OF, 4.2 WAR) and Baz (starter in minors, a top 100 prospect just entering his age 22 season) and you have a massive blowout trade likely to look worse in 5 years. Why did Pittsburgh do that one wonders? Hovering around 500, not really contending, sub 500 the 2 previous years so they really weren't ready to contend so why dump so many prospects for a starter just to have a shot at the 2nd wild card? Weird. Pittsburgh went through 3 great years with Bonds in 1990-1993 then missed the playoffs for 20 years and got 3 more playoffs, so I guess the current management team is trying to set up another 20 year gap. Pre-Bonds they had a 10 year gap (the 80's) after a 10 year period of contention (2 WS wins, 4 NLCS losses), 9 year gap, 1 WS (1960), nothing from 1927 to 1960 (WS win). Boy that franchise "enjoys" long gaps eh? Cole was closer to free agency and it seems that's the best offer they got for him. They got better for Cole than what the Yankees gave up for Paxton. Pittsburgh was known for its wizard pitching coach who could fix anybody. Except it stopped working when everybody went crazy about launch angles. The Jays even gave the other highly touted Pirate prospect a looksee but he just doesn't have enough velocity. They must have thought they could fix Archer into an affordable ace. His slider was really, really good. And they only seem to like slider/sinker pitchers. scottt - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 12:05 PM EDT (#391578) # Bonds really messed up the Expos back in the days. Pittsburgh is going to tank for a while. That's all they can do. The Padres have finally had a winning season. Only took a decade. Tampa is probably going to trade established guys to make room for their prospects. Wander Franco, Brendan McKay, Vidal Brujan, Shane McClanahan, Brent Honeywell, Josh Lowe, Ronaldo Hernandez, Moises Gomez, Taylor Walls, Kevin Padlo... Those are all guys ready to contribute who were ranked higher than Arozarena at mlb.com. bpoz - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 12:39 PM EDT (#391579) # Of the 4 pitchers TB used last night only D Castillo was home grown. Signed Mar 5, 2014. So not a high ranking Intl prospect that is signed July 2 for a nice bonus. Glasnow Round 5 in 2011. So they have a lot of over achievers based on pedigree. TB does not understand how to use the value of the Top 100 prospect lists. Maybe those players are out of their price range. Nigel - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 12:44 PM EDT (#391580) # Anybody but the Astros. Actually, anybody but Bregman. Outside of athletes who are criminals, It’s been a long time since I’ve found anyone so hard to cheer for. SK in NJ - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 02:10 PM EDT (#391581) # Dodgers vs. Rays would be the two best teams in each league battling it out, so that would be the ideal World Series this year. Although, there's something about a Dodgers vs. Astros series that would be more exciting due to the built-in history between the two. hypobole - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 02:12 PM EDT (#391582) # Might as well post this here. MLB has gone 40 days without a player having a positive covid test. Bodes well for the Jays actually being able to play in Toronto next year. dalimon5 - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 03:27 PM EDT (#391583) # My only issue with Rays winning is it will re-affirm to the hold out clubs that the "pitcher an inning" mentality is the way to go. I hope the Rays win but I also hope that the High Heat commentator/host (Russo? I think his name is...) I hope he is right in that Cash is being too cute and this philosophy of "no more 7+ inning pitchers" won't be able to carry a team to a world series. We shall see. Would love to see Kiermaier, Kershaw and Bellinger get a ring. Shoeless Joe - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 03:47 PM EDT (#391584) # I want to see the Rays win, but its clearly the Dodgers to lose. I think Taylor Glasnow would be my prime trade target this offseason. Tyler Glasnow will not be traded this offseason. Why on earth would Tampa trade him?? The Rays winning is more about pitching one time through the lineup. The Astros don't really have 7+ inning pitches either. I do like the seven days straight without a travel day. Too bad we can't have that with fans in the stadiums. Well, I really feels like the whole Buffalo situation was unnecessary. If anything, the whole thing has proven itself to be an overreaction. Now, however, they probably need to keep the NBA and the NHL out of the country as the pandemic gets to its worse. This will, no doubt, make it difficult for Toronto to sign free agents. The silver lining is that the Jays have played really well in Buffalo, but players will talk about what it was like playing there and it's probably going to be mostly negative. John Northey - Saturday, October 10 2020 @ 10:43 PM EDT (#391588) # I think we'll know a LOT more once November 4th rolls around when it comes to how COVID is treated stateside which will decide a lot about how our government acts about it. If the super-spreader is still in charge, then expect the border to be closed for a long, long time. If not, then there is hope. Bottom line is an effective vaccine - part of that will require people to trust it and I know I wouldn't trust one the current US president promotes. Shoeless Joe - Sunday, October 11 2020 @ 08:45 AM EDT (#391591) # Tampa trades players as they get expensive and their years of control winds down. hypobole - Sunday, October 11 2020 @ 10:04 AM EDT (#391593) # Rays still have 3 more years of control with Glasnow and he's still going to be relatively cheap. They agreed to a $2 million salary as his 1st of 4 arb years. And it's not like they have anyone ready to replace him. scottt - Sunday, October 11 2020 @ 10:08 AM EDT (#391594) # Right. The guys Tampa could part with are: Morton, just don't pick up his option and save 15M. Kiermaier, due over 23M over the next 2 years. They already have 3 other centerfielders and Kiermaier mostly bat 8th. Snell, similar contract, due over 24M over the next 2 years and they have options. Zunino is already a free agent. Renfroe? Had a bad year. Second time through arbitration. They could just non-tender him. With Morton, it's not a team option, it's a vesting option, From Cots: "2021 option valued at $15M (with less than 30 days on disabled list in 2019-20 combined), $10M, $5M, $3M, or $1M (200 or more days on DL)" He may also decide to retire. Chuck - Sunday, October 11 2020 @ 11:28 AM EDT (#391596) # I think we'll know a LOT more once November 4th rolls around With all the mail-in voting, I'd be surprised to see results before mid- or late-November. hypobole - Sunday, October 11 2020 @ 01:57 PM EDT (#391597) # "Renfroe? Had a bad year. Second time through arbitration. They could just non-tender him." Until this season, he'd been somewhat similar to Grichuk. On one hand he didn't have a bad year, he had a bad 37% of a year, 60/162. On the other hand scottt may well be correct on the non-tender, because I'm guessing there will be a lot more non-tenders this offseason than in the past. Why pay full price for a fringy player when there will be a buyers market for fringy players. 85bluejay - Sunday, October 11 2020 @ 02:43 PM EDT (#391598) # The Pirates are most likely to decline Chris Archer's option and make him a FA - I've read mixed reports on the return to play success of players from neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome and timelines - will be interesting to see which team takes the gamble - I'm guessing a 2 year deal with an in season return in 2021. Andrew Stoeten has been given his unconditional release by The Athletic. He had a cult following there and needless to say, they are none too pleased. "neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome" Didn't Patrick Murphy have surgery for this a few years ago? scottt - Sunday, October 11 2020 @ 05:15 PM EDT (#391601) # I think it's going to be more interesting to see who goes after Stroman. dalimon5 - Sunday, October 11 2020 @ 06:26 PM EDT (#391602) # Andrew Stoeten may be the only writer I have read in sports that has more ex-readers than readers. For years he actively banned readers who diverged from his point of view in the comments section of his web page, seemingly for his own amusement. His strong following from 10 or so years ago when Drunk Jays Fans was one of the only online places to get daily updates has crumbled. These sites are now a dime a dozen and his writing at The Athletic just didn't translate with Lott and McGrath easily out-classing him there with stronger stories. Too bad he alienated his original readers, he had a good thing going. John Northey - Sunday, October 11 2020 @ 07:43 PM EDT (#391604) # Stroman will be interesting to watch this winter. Would you sign him for the Jays and if so how big a deal? Under a 4 FIP every year, 200 IP twice in past 5 years (not many did that) 184 his last year (mixed with Mets). Missed 2020 so should be fully healed from any injuries/minor pains. I'd assume he is the type who would've been working out all year so he'll be at 100% come 2021. Entering age 30 season. Normally he'd be in line for a $100 million deal over 5+ years. But missing 2020 will hurt him, as will the attitude he showed after leaving - he was very mad about being traded to the Mets. He also stated how he felt about not getting a contract extension in not nice ways. I don't see a path for him coming back, wonder if the Mets will make the QO ($18 mil) or not. I expect him to try to go to the Yankees or another perpetual contender. Eephus - Sunday, October 11 2020 @ 10:25 PM EDT (#391605) # I haven't read much of his work in recent years (which is really a result of me not following really any online baseball writers anymore, this excellent site excluded of course) but I've usually enjoyed Stoeten's writing. His style is certainly abrasive and he's not the most patient with people who disagree with him, but I find his perspective interesting and well thought through more often than not. It's not like he's Marty York or anything. Plus, the podcast he does with Drew Fairservice is pretty fun and I've been a fan for a while. Also it wouldn't surprise me at all if the Rays win this whole thing on a parade of one run games. Love it or hate it, It's just their style. scottt - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 06:37 AM EDT (#391606) # I believe Morton's option is a team option for a vesting amount, which is now set at 15M. I've seen a lot of speculation on what Morton, who is playing from home, will do if the Rays don't pick up that option. Morton has even commented on it. Was Stoeten covering the Jays specifically? Is someone else replacing him? 2021 will be a funny year and teams will avoid signing guys who could get paid even if no games are played. Thomas - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 08:32 AM EDT (#391609) # Stoeten only covered the Jays, from what I read of his work at the Athletic. The Athletic also has Kaitlyn McGrath and John Lott who cover the Jays, so having three dedicated correspondents for one MLB team is probably not sustainable (I don't know the Athletic's revenue levels, but they had to make a round of layoffs in the summer). I also believe McGrath and Lott pre-dated Stoeten, for what that's worth. I found Stoeten's writing at the Athletic better than I had in the past. I don't know if that was a result of his writing style changing naturally or whether it came due to greater editorial oversight and writing for a slightly different audience than on DJF. In any case, I thought he kept his style and some of his snark, without coming off as so abrasive as he used to. That being said, while I did enjoy his work at the Athletic, I also think highly of Lott and McGrath. Neither is heavy into analytics, but they are both strong writers who find interesting stories to tell. It's a shame a lot of fanboys seem to be cancelling their Athletic subscriptions as a result of this. It's a really great site, with a lot of good writers on a variety of sports, that is worth supporting (if you are financially able to). I find it is easily worth my subscription price. 99BlueJaysWay - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 09:33 AM EDT (#391610) # He was also completely intoxicated during the last recording of the Athletic’s Blue Jays podcast. I can’t imagine that was well received internally. Funny that Loup was sent out there to load the bases with a walk, a hit and a hit batter. 85bluejay - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 11:28 AM EDT (#391612) # Joe Morgan has passed away - another 2020 gut punch. Mike Green - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 11:48 AM EDT (#391613) # Joe Morgan. Little Joe. Damn, I wasn't even close to a Reds fan but this one hurts most of all. Mike Green - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 12:07 PM EDT (#391614) # Incidentally, someone has to improve Joe's wikipedia page. There are so many missing elements- the pitchout reading technique honed while laid up for almost a full season with an injury, the assault by an LAPD detective at an airport that led to a civil rights lawsuit... Magpie - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 12:40 PM EDT (#391615) # There are so many missing elements Little Joe was simply an absurdly great player - imagine, say, Roberto Alomar with another 10 or 15 HRs and another 50 walks every year - and I'm seriously beginning to wonder when was the last time we lost so many Hall of Famers in the same calendar year. This seems more than a little excessive. Certainly, we should never forget his immortal distinction, given in Ball Four, between your regular curve ball and your mthrfckng curve. Outfielder Norm Miller liked to pretend to be a broadcaster, and interview his teammates during the game. His interview with Morgan went like this: --Joe, Joe Morgan, can I have a word with you? --Sure Norm, how's it going? --Fine, Joe, fine. We wanted to ask you about that pitch you missed. What was it? --Norm, that was a mthrfckng curve. --Can you tell our listeners, Joe, what's the difference between a regular curve and a mthrfckng curve? --Well, Norm, your regular curve has a lot of spin on it and you can recognize it real early. It breaks down a little bit and out. Now, your mthefckr, that's different. It comes in harder, looks like a fastball. Then all of a sudden it rolls off the top of the table and before you know it, it's mthrfckng strike three. --Thank you very much, Joe Morgan. bpoz - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 01:25 PM EDT (#391616) # Thank you Magpie. Yeah, I had to find out. Little Joe is the sixth Hall of Famer we've lost in 2020. Five of them - Seaver, Brock, Gibson, Ford, Morgan - were in the last six weeks, along with Al Kaline back in April. And it's certainly possible that some future Veteran's Committee may look with favour on Jim Wynn's qualifications. Only once have so many Hall of Fame players passed away in the same year, and it was a very long time ago. 1972 saw the passing of five HoF members: Pie Traynor, Gabby Hartnett, Zack Wheat, Jackie Robinson, Dave Bancroft, along with Roberto Clemente (who was still an active player, of course.) And now I have a spreadsheet with the year each Hall of Famer died. Lucky me. Whoa. Rick Renteria is out in Chicago, along with pitching coach Don Cooper (who's been in that job since 2002.) dalimon5 - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 02:17 PM EDT (#391619) # Where do you get the impression that fanboys are canceling their subscriptions because of Stoeten being fired at The Athletic? The Athletic uses a rating system to gauge the success of its authors. Tracks the amount of readers but more importantly the feedback of every reader after every article. There is always a button with every article with a question, "how did you enjoy this article," with "good," "okay" or "not at all" type options. I imagine he has less readers than Lott and McGrath since he never published in print like them and I imagine his ratings were also lower based on the 2 year subscription I had and the quality I saw between them. It's hard to support. A reader who routinely takes Richard Griffin's mail bag and re-answers the questions and posts that to The Athletic. hypobole - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 02:30 PM EDT (#391620) # A bunch complained, but these are 5 readers subscription comments" Cancelled my subscription after hearing Stoeten was let go. Bad move, Athletic. Extremely disappointed in the Athletic to see Stoeten let go and considering cancelling. Damn, just checked and my account just auto renewed. I will be writing to the Athletic registering my disgust and trying to get my money back. I’ll get my Jays content wherever Stoeten ends up. Looking forward to taking my money elsewhere to wherever Stoeten lands Really disappointed that The Athletic has let go of Stoeten. He was the main reason I subscribed and as of this point I don’t expect to extend my subscription. https://theathletic.com/2119615/2020/10/07/birds-eye-view-jays-cuts-walker-and-ray-love-toronto-atkins-speaks-more/ Eephus - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 03:03 PM EDT (#391622) # I let my subscription to the Athletic expire quite some time ago, though that was a result of complicated financial reasons more than anything. It is unfortunate, since as many here have noted Lott and McGrath's work is consistently excellent. Not to mention Blake Murphy and Eric Koreen who cover the Raptors. Joe Morgan is about a generation before my time so I never saw him play, but he's one of those guys whose numbers I look up on BBref and can't believe actually existed. A gold glove second baseman drawing 120 walks a season, stealing 40-60 bases, good power in the middle portion of his career, and he's (listed) at 5'7 160. He sounds like the type of player you create in the "Make A Player" part of a video game. Green's best position players by decade: 1900-09 Wagner 1910-19 Cobb 1920-29 Ruth 1930-39 Ruth or Gehrig 1940s Williams 1950s Mantle 1960s Mays or Aaron 1970s Morgan 1980s Schmidt or Henderson 1990s Bonds 2000s Pujols 2010s Trout scottt - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 03:41 PM EDT (#391624) # I guess the White Sox had high expectations after spending in free agency. Also, rebuilding managers are often dismissed as soon as a team starts to contend. I'm afraid some teams will chase Hinch and Cora. Keuchel made 11 starts and had an ERA of 1.99. The bullpen was generally good. However, Don Cooper is 64. They might have decided it was a good time to make a change. BTW, I wasn't following the Jays when Cooper pitched 5 innings in Toronto. Thomas - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 03:49 PM EDT (#391625) # I'm quite familiar with the rating system. I think it's a quite useful tool that lets readers provide immediate feedback on an article without commenting (although I also think there's problems if the Athletic dictates its approach solely by reader feedback, which they don't seem to be doing). I use it regularly. I also think we're only speculating to say that he would have gotten worse feedback than Lott or McGrath. It seems reasonable to assume that, I agree. However, it also depends on what sort of numbers of fans he has, since I imagine they are more Stoeten readers who would go and upvote his articles reflexively. I got the impression that a bunch of Stoeten fanboys were cancelling their subscriptions based on the replies I saw to his Tweet about being letting go by the Athletic, where more than a handful of the replies were of that nature. I don't know how significant a number that will be, if at all significant. I don't listen to his podcast, but if he did a podcast drunk, then I'm sure that may have factored into the decision. Dan Szymborski at FG with Ha-Seong Kim's ZIPS projections. 3.5-3.9 fWAR per season the next 5 seasons. Wonder if the Jays are as interested as I think they should be. https://blogs.fangraphs.com/ha-seong-kim-has-big-mlb-aspirations-and-projections/ Michael - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 04:58 PM EDT (#391627) # For 1980s: Ricky Henderson is ahead of Mike Schmidt IMHO. In the 1980s Schmidt put up an impressive 56.6 WAR. In the 1980s Henderson put up 71.1 WAR, and that isn't counting his 9.9 WAR 1990 season where he won MVP. Schmidt has the 3 MVP awards in the 1980s and did put up better OPS/OPS+, but Henderson had better OBP and baserunning (838 SB - 190 CS: about 82% success rate at very high volume), and post season numbers. See https://stathead.com/baseball/player-comparison.cgi?request=1&sum=1&type=b&player_id_1_hint=Mike+Schmidt&player_id_1_select=Mike+Schmidt&player_id_1=schmimi01&fromyear_1=1980&toyear_1=1989&player_id_2_hint=Rickey+Henderson&player_id_2_select=Rickey+Henderson&player_id_2=henderi01&fromyear_2=1980&toyear_2=1989 for more. You look at Morgan's two MVP seasons, and about the only question you have is - how were these votes not unanimous? Let's see, you've got a Gold Glove second baseman who leads the league in On Base and Slugging, and just for fun tosses in 60 SB (while getting caught just 9 times.) Who else you gonna vote for? And five writers actually said, surely his teammate in left field? That guy hit 29 HRs and Joe only hit 27. He drove in 121 runs, and Joe only drove in 111. And he played a pretty good left field, too. Well, at least the right guy won the damn thing. John Northey - Monday, October 12 2020 @ 07:25 PM EDT (#391629) # The 80's were a lot of fun. Henderson: fWAR from a low of 5.0 in 1987 to a high of 9.7 in 1985. Imagine - a decade where your worst year is a WAR of 5. Schmidt: Last 2 years of the 80's were terrible - 2.0 and -0.5 fWAR after 5.2 to 9.0 during the rest of the decade. Schmidt's problem is his career covered most of 2 decades. From 1974 to 1987 he ranged from 5.2 to 9.4 for fWAR - crazy good and consistent despite the 81 strike (7.8 fWAR that 2/3's of a year). A bit surprised when I looked into others - George Brett for example had great peaks (9.1 and an 8.3) but also lows (1.6 in '89, 5 other years sub 5.0). Wade Boggs, Roger Clemens, Dwight Gooden all started too far into the decade to be a 'player of the decade'. Henderson would be my choice for player of the 80's, but Schmidt isn't a bad choice - Henderson just was better. One bad throw from Altuve along with a bad pick from Gurriel leads to a 3-run bomb in the first inning and that's the game. Nice grab by Margot as well. Miraculous 9th inning save to cap it off. Houston can still hit, there' s just a little something missing to their game. I just realized that the Jays will have the 19th draft pick since Houston is skipping the first round. scottt - Tuesday, October 13 2020 @ 07:41 AM EDT (#391631) # No Joe Morgan thread? bpoz - Tuesday, October 13 2020 @ 10:05 AM EDT (#391633) # 19th pick. Thanks scottt. The Archer deal is probably the biggest one sided trade since the turn of the century. Just wait to see what Baz can do. Also of note, while the Cubs traded Torres for 3 months of Chapman, the Rays basically traded Ryne Stanek for 6 years of Nick Anderson. Stranek had made 56 starts for the Rays with ERAs of 2.98 and 3.40 but in Miami has only pitched 31 times in the bullpen with ERAS of 5.48 and 7.20. hypobole - Tuesday, October 13 2020 @ 12:08 PM EDT (#391636) # Jesus Sanchez also went to Miami with Stanek. Was a top 100 prospect at the time on most sites. scottt - Tuesday, October 13 2020 @ 12:45 PM EDT (#391637) # Right. Sanchez was in AAA and had hit at every level but only an OPS of .599 in the International League. A the end of 2019, MLB had him as #51 with grades of Hit: 60, Power: 55, Run: 55, Arm: 55, Field: 55, Overall: 55 Only 25 AB and hasn't hit at all in Miami this year. 1 for 25. The Marlins signed Corey Dickerson (31) and Mathew Joyce (35) and traded for Starling Marte (31). Waiting for prospects can be painful. Also, the Rays gave 400K to Sanchez but 3M to Adrian Rondon in 2014 and he hasn't hit anywhere. The Rays also got Trevor Richards in that trade. Sanchez for Anderson is still a better trade than Torres for Chapman. Of course, the Cubs got a World Series out of that, but haven't done anything in the playoffs since. John Northey - Tuesday, October 13 2020 @ 02:02 PM EDT (#391640) # Generally I feel if you win the Series it was worth whatever you paid. Thus OK with the Jays sending Jeff Kent and the vast majority of his near HOF career away to get David Cone in 1992. But not OK with the Expos trading nearly all of HOF'er Randy Johnson (plus 2 others) for Mark Langston in 1989 (didn't come close to the playoffs). The Expos in those days were the anti-Rays of today. Great at drafting, lousy at trades. Rays seem fantastic at trades, lousy at drafts. Rays: only counting guys they signed using the years since they became a contender (avoiding the 'Devil Rays' era when they were 1st overall/top 5 annually)... 2008: 2.2 WAR; 2009: -0.1 WAR; 2010: 36.4 (Kiermaier); 2011: 9.3 (Snell and some negatives); 2012: 5.1; 2013: 0.6; 2014: -0.2; 2015: 6.6 (Brandon Lowe); 2016: -0.3; 2017: 0.8; 2018-2020: none reached. Jays: same time frame for reference...2008: 0.9; 2009: 40.4 (Gomes, Marisnick, DNS Paxton); 2010: 29.4 (Syndergaard, Sanchez, DNS Bryant...sigh); 2011: 33 (Pillar - DNS Aaron Nola); 2012: 15.2 (Stroman); 2013: 16.8; 2014: -0.7; 2015: 0.1;2016: 8.6; 2017: -0.2; 2018-20: none. So net over those years: Rays: 60.4 Jays: 143.5 - Rays have 2 great ones (Kiermaier & Snell) while the Jays have a stack plus 3 killer Did Not Signs in Nola, Bryant, and Paxton (not factored into the total or it would've been around 200). 2016 has Biggio, Bichette, and Zeuch so the spread could grow drastically. Clearly the Rays don't count on their draft. Imagine if they did better on it. bpoz - Tuesday, October 13 2020 @ 03:24 PM EDT (#391641) # The Rays can make trades that their nonexistent/few fans don't complain about. One example: Matt Garza for C Archer in their package. Then Archer to the Pirates. So prospects that are received are high quality that have a good chance of working out. They do that a lot because they refuse to pay the $ to keep them. So quality and quantity. We traded a good player Halladay for 2 top prospects. Drabek and d'Arnaud. I think very often you miss. Olerud had a lot left when traded for R Person. He could have been a non prospect because he was kind of old with a low ceiling. TB also makes mediocre trades. Good reliever E Pagan for a useful M Margot (OF). Maybe they had a surplus or they thought he would be too expensive to pay. AA never picked up waiver claims. Not sure why (mediocrity). No rule 5 also. Atkins got Bass on waivers and A Cole as Minor league FA. Biagini and Luciano as rule 5. Mike Green - Tuesday, October 13 2020 @ 03:37 PM EDT (#391642) # Carson Cistulli was hired by the Blue Jays late in 2018. He may have had a role in the waiver wire acquisitions and in the Luciano pick. Gerry - Tuesday, October 13 2020 @ 03:45 PM EDT (#391643) # No Kershaw tonight, he has back spasms. Aaron Sanchez has been putting on showcases for teams to try and get a deal for 2021. He missed 2020 after shoulder surgery. Magpie - Tuesday, October 13 2020 @ 05:59 PM EDT (#391644) # But not OK with the Expos trading nearly all of HOF'er Randy Johnson (plus 2 others) for Mark Langston in 1989 It sure looked like a great deal for two months. The Expos rolled into August in first place, and Langston went 9-3, 1.99 in his first 15 starts in Montreal. It was the offense that shrivelled up and died. Langston lost twice in September by 2-0 scores, and had to pitch a shutout to win another time when they team scored a single run for him. The Expos were scoring about 4.5 runs per game through the first four months - it dropped to 3.25 over the last two. Laura Armstrong of the Toronto Star with some alternate site stuff. https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/analysis/2020/10/04/the-blue-jays-and-their-top-prospects-made-the-most-of-a-year-without-minor-league-baseball-some-more-than-others.html Chuck - Tuesday, October 13 2020 @ 07:18 PM EDT (#391647) # Carson Cistulli was hired by the Blue Jays late in 2018. I never knew what to make of that signing. While I enjoyed his FG podcasts when he'd interview Dayn Perry, the two carrying on like intelligent imbeciles, I never really got the sense that Cistulli had remarkable acumen when it came to baseball. He always struck me as a writer and entertainer first. I must have underestimated his abilities. The best GM's (like HOF'er Pat Gillick) make use of all the tools but even they have holes in their game - his drafting was horrid until the late 80's when he let others run it iirc. If he drafted like he did everything else the Jays of the 80's would've been unbeatable (Clemens, Dwight Gooden, Randy Johnson all picked not long after the Jays wasted their first round pick on guys who produced negative WAR total - pretty sad 1982-1985 drafts, no first round pick in 1984 lost to sign Dennis Lamp). Plus of course, his one miss in Rule 5 - he was going to Wade Boggs 3 times but twice decided not to, then finally was going to but Boston protected him at the last minute. Sigh. Cistulli's signature idea was the fringe 5. Each week he covered minor league performers that weren't on any industry Top 100 list. Check this out: https://tht.fangraphs.com/tht-annual-2018/the-success-rate-of-fringe-five-alumni-is-better-than-anyone-would-have-thought/ Atlanta is winning. Nigel - Tuesday, October 13 2020 @ 11:45 PM EDT (#391651) # I know this is hard to fathom now (or maybe it isn’t) but Morgan used to take considerable criticism (from old timey types) for walking too often. He was leaving it to the other members of the team to do all of the heavy lifting. Prime Joe Morgan and the 25 year old version of Trout (before he lost some of his defensive chops) are the two greatest position players I’ve ever watched. hypobole - Wednesday, October 14 2020 @ 12:47 AM EDT (#391652) # Tampa 1 win away from knocking off the Astros. Altuve's 3rd error of the series played no small part in the 5 run 6th for Tampa. I feel for the Altuve, although all I feel is schadenfreude. scottt - Wednesday, October 14 2020 @ 06:23 AM EDT (#391653) # Second game in a row that an Altuve error leads to the loss. They can't get Arozarena out and that's forcing errors. He got a hit, scored and then was walked intentionally in the same inning. So, what now? Greinke in an elimination game? John Northey - Wednesday, October 14 2020 @ 10:21 AM EDT (#391655) # Wow has Altuve had a horrid year. Negative WAR value in the regular season (via a 71 OPS+ and poor defense) and now in the post season. His offense after round 1 (hitless vs Minnesota) has been great (over 1000 OPS) but defense... Wonder if the Astros are strongly regretting that mega contract they gave him? $29 mil a year for the next 4 years. Ouch. He is entering his age 31 season - most top 2B seem to die off in the early 30's, Roberto Alomar fell off a cliff at 34 and never recovered, Ryne Sandberg the same (bit of a dead cat bounce at 36 after a year off but 3.2 WAR isn't HOF level), Joe Morgan from 34 to the end had a 114 OPS+, pretty good but was at 140 before his age 34 season. Craig Biggio 34 to end 95 OPS+, before 34 124. Altuve is just starting his decline a bit early - maybe he needs to hear trash cans banging or someone tore off his shirt or something :) SK in NJ - Wednesday, October 14 2020 @ 12:49 PM EDT (#391657) # Kim makes a lot of sense for the Jays. He's a fit in both position (3B/SS) and age (25). Those projections look extremely optimistic, but from an upside standpoint, he might be the best free agent target for the Jays this winter (aside from pitching, obviously). The FO signed Ryu this past winter, and Oh two years ago, so at least there's some recent history of South Korean players signing with the team. Whether that means anything in terms of attracting KBO players going forward remains to be seen. John Northey - Wednesday, October 14 2020 @ 02:36 PM EDT (#391658) # Ha-Seong Kim looks good on paper, but he was in the KBO which is a crapshoot. Lifetime 295/373/494, 767 games at SS (4.66 range factor per 9 innings, 970 fld%) 104 at 3B (2.44 RF, 939 fld%) - hard to say how good on defense he is as I suspect those fields aren't as well maintained as ML ones are. The last 3 years he has split time between 3B and SS (101 games at 3B vs 318 at SS). Lots to like, but also Eric Thames (a 108 OPS+ guy in majors) hit 349/451/721 there in 2014-2016 (the first 3 years of Kim's career - he was 18-20 those years with over an 800 OPS 2 of the 3 years). Scouting is massively important here as stats there are a crapshoot. johnny was - Wednesday, October 14 2020 @ 04:51 PM EDT (#391661) # From watching the KBO daily in May/June, the one big thing you notice is there really isn't any velo. The two import pitchers per team might throw 90-95, but the Korean-born members of the staff often sit in the 80s. Lots of homer-friendly parks, too. That said, most KBO hitters have a really good two strike approach and don't K much, which is a welcome departure from what we see in the MLB these days. bpoz - Wednesday, October 14 2020 @ 05:42 PM EDT (#391662) # A list of draft eligible players was put up today. College (J Callis). HS (J Mayo). My stab in the dark with the 19th pick was #9 and #10 on each list. Ethan Wilson OF Lefty bat with both power and hit tool but weak arm. Jonathan Cannon RHP 6'6" 207 lb.mid 90s FB with plus slider and changeup. HS: James Wood CF fastest player in class pretty good power and hit. Josh Baez OF/RHP best power. 97 mph FB. We could get a good player. scottt - Thursday, October 15 2020 @ 09:01 AM EDT (#391663) # Historically, the 19th pick was a good spot to take a pitcher. Mostly a right handed one. The draftees from 2006 to 2016 were 10 pitchers (2 left handed) and 1 shortstop. Guys like Andrew Cashner, Shelby Miller, Mike Foltynewicz, Matt Barnes, Michael Wacha and Marco Gonzales. More recently, picks in the last 4 years have all signed for over 3M and have been 2 outfielders, a thirdbaseman and a left handed pitcher. Too early to know the results. Cracka - Thursday, October 15 2020 @ 09:59 AM EDT (#391664) # 19th pick should have a slot value of about $3.4M; looking back, it's fairly common to go below slot in this part of the draft... so that could be part of their strategy this year. scottt - Thursday, October 15 2020 @ 12:47 PM EDT (#391667) # It was common to go below slot with the previous CBA, before 2017. Right now, if you want to sign the best player available, you can't save much. Logan Warmoth was pick 22 overall in 2017. T.J. Zeuch was pick 21 in 2016. D. J. Davis was pick 17 in 2012. Stroman was pick 22 in 2012. Tyler Beede was pick 21 2011. David Cooper was pick 17 in 2008. The first 2 were from the current front office but before Shane Farrell became scouting director. Eephus - Thursday, October 15 2020 @ 08:29 PM EDT (#391674) # I have to admit, the Rays are growing on me. Maybe it’s seeing their annoying scrappiness and stellar defence against another team not the Blue Jays (especially an Astros team that a just Baseball God would smite justly). Aesthetically though I think it’s not having to watch a very good team play in that dimly lit joke stadium in Tampa. That place even sounds bad on television. Yarg what I truly meant was that the sounds of that stadium are bad even on television. Nevertheless. John Northey - Thursday, October 15 2020 @ 09:31 PM EDT (#391676) # 19th pick all-time: 56 picked, 40 reached (last from 2016). 3 times the Jays had that pick: Alex Rios (1999), Shannon Stewart (1992), Eddie Zosky (1989) Best ever: Roger Clemens (1983) 139.2 bWAR 2nd best: Bobby Grich (1967) 71.1 bWAR 3rd best: Alex Rios: 27.3 bWAR Also over 20: Mike Scioscia (1976) & Shannon Stewart 2 more over 10: Andrew Cashner (2008), James Loney (2002) 7 in the 5-9.9 range Expos had it once and wasted it on Dave Wainhouse (-1.6 bWAR 1988 pick - 5 picks later was Alex Fernandez but they did get Marquis Grissom in the 3rd round that year) bpoz - Friday, October 16 2020 @ 09:33 AM EDT (#391677) # The Jays prioritize the ability to make contact for position players it seems to me. So no high picks used on the likes of DJ Davis and Reggie Pruitt (round 24). Both selected by AA. Teoscar, Fisher and J Davis have all been healthy and were able to hit in the minors. Teoscar had the luxury of learning to hit ML pitchers when the Jays were not contending and succeeded. But the team suffered through his weak defense. Now that we are contending learning at the ML level is a luxury that we do not have. J Davis has 1 more option and has elite defense. Fisher has good tools and is a lefty bat but no options left. If he is DFA'd we risk losing him. Atkins used high draft picks on JB Woodman 2016 and G Conine 2018. I am not sure what was the issue with the bat of Woodman, I think Ave and Ks. Conine too many Ks in Lansing and too little time to solve this issue due to his suspension and covid. Mike Green - Friday, October 16 2020 @ 09:35 AM EDT (#391678) # I got to wondering about whether Freddie Freeman is on a Hall of Fame track after his great series in the NLCS, so I ran a Play Index for age 23-30 (OPS+ between 140 and 152- Freeman is at 146 for this period, PA between 4000 and 5350- Freeman 4686, WAR between 30 and 40- Freeman 35). I got 4 comps: Thome, McCovey, Cepeda and Will Clark. Clark is the best comp and fell a little short of Hall of Fame numbers- he retired after a very good age 36 season to help his wife take care of a young child with a form of autism. I think Freeman has a pretty good shot. He's been getting better with a broad base of offensive talent,.306/.400/.557 over the last 5 years, and he has overcome adversity in the form of a nasty case of COVID before the season started. scottt - Friday, October 16 2020 @ 10:07 AM EDT (#391679) # Probably unfair, but I think it depends on what Atlanta does over the next 5 years. Fisher is a lefty bat with reverse splits. I've really no idea about him at all. Lots of mental issues it seems. ISLAND BOY - Friday, October 16 2020 @ 11:34 AM EDT (#391681) # I don't know if you'd characterize Teoscar Hernandez's defense as weak. Most of his mistakes seem to be mental, like overthrowing the cutoff man or throwing to the wrong base. He was actually tied for the league lead in assists for a right fielder with 6 and the outfield overall with 7. Surprisingly in 881 career innings playing in centerfield he has yet to make an error. bpoz - Friday, October 16 2020 @ 12:51 PM EDT (#391682) # For 2020 NYY scored 315 runs, CWS 306 and the Jays 302. So we have a good offense. It is also very young and inexperienced. Our offense should improve. The rest of our team (defense and pitching) should improve over time. Vlad and Rowdy will get better. Teoscar, Gurriel and Grichuck are good enough in the OF defensively IMO. The pitching is not really a mess, but getting ML tested. I expect the pitching to be a problem until it sorts itself out in a few years. Pearson is good now but needs to prove it. Manoh, Kloff and SWR will start arriving in the 2nd half of 2022. Hope some of them can be good. I expect NYY to be better in 2021. Especially if Severino is back. It is best that I don't doubt TB. Boston will be good if they can improve the rotation behind Sale. The young Jays will gain experience and become good eventually. I believe that they will still have growing pains in 2021 so I rank them behind NYY, TB and Boston. Michael - Friday, October 16 2020 @ 07:08 PM EDT (#391683) # A fun baseball play from Taiwan: https://deadspin.com/see-it-taiwanese-baseball-player-robs-homer-but-plays-1845392320 Magpie - Friday, October 16 2020 @ 09:01 PM EDT (#391684) # I got to wondering about whether Freddie Freeman is on a Hall of Fame track It will be interesting to see what the voters make of Joey Votto first. Votto seems like a no-brainer to me, and probably to all of you as well - but when his name comes up it's going to be a first baseman who barely cleared 2,000 hits and 1,000 RBIs and didn't even hit 400 HRs. And Votto is quite clearly better than Freeman. Of course, Freeman's counting totals are liable to be significantly better than Votto's because he had about a three season head start at the beginning of his career. That will likely make up for quite a bit. dalimon5 - Friday, October 16 2020 @ 09:18 PM EDT (#391685) # Looks like the High Heat host was right when he said two weeks ago on Writers Block that he guaranteed Kevin Cash would out-manage himself this post season and cost himself either a World Series or trip to the World Series by overtaxing his bullpen and not trusting his starters. The look on Snell's face and the eye roll when Cash signalled for Castillo was priceless. John Northey - Friday, October 16 2020 @ 11:40 PM EDT (#391686) # Fun play there Michael - saw he caught it, couldn't understand the announcers. Guess we all expect an OF to celebrate a great catch like that but the guy just was casual about it instead. As to the Rays - this is what I figured the Jays would do at some point - over-manage. Your ace allows 2 baserunners and you pull him? Dumb, dumb, dumb. Give the ace a chance to get out of it. That is what they do - get out of jams. Reminds me of the Jays pulling R.A. Dickey with 2 out in the 5th (1 runner on) just so they could hand a cheap win to David Price. Was idiotic, but not as much as this was as Dickey had his issues and Price was an "ace". This is the playoffs - this is when guys like Snell are supposed to shine but the Rays haven't let him throw 6 innings yet in any game this playoff season. 3 times in the 80's now for pitches, once allowed to get to 105. Now might not get to pitch again until 2021. I completely agree with Cash's decision. Snell uncharacteristically lacked control last night and had gone through 84 pitched in 4 innings, despite a generous strike zone from the umpire. There was no way that he was going more than 5 innings. So it was a high leverage situation with a pitcher who was likely to be a lot less effective than Castillo. The move didn't work out but that will happen sometimes. Obviously you can't manage like this during the regular season, but most managers take a different approach in the playoffs. For what it's worth, I would go a little deeper into a game with Glasnow right now than Snell. It's no time to rest on laurels. hypobole - Saturday, October 17 2020 @ 09:48 AM EDT (#391688) # I'm guessing the some of the people criticising Cash's decision to pull his ace(who didn't really have his ace stuff) also criticised Montoyo for leaving his ace in to give up the grand slam. Generally I'm good with leaving in the horses that got you there. Unless the pitch count has gone way past 100. But of course, I grew up when Stieb would complete double digit games a year and when he didn't the pen seemed to always blow it (pre-Henke), then enjoyed Halladay finishing what he started. Loved Randy Johnson who would throw 120+ without an issue, same with Nolan Ryan. I get the reason to go with pens and shrinking innings but with the top pitchers you are playing the game of 'lets find who doesn't have it today and lose with them' when you shuffle quickly. Snell had way too many full counts. They Rays were up 1 nothing and the bullpen was rested from the previous day. Castillo quickly blew hit and Cash made sure the pen would be well rested for game 7. Lowe has been terrible since the season ended. Magpie - Saturday, October 17 2020 @ 10:42 PM EDT (#391693) # Kevin Cash gets right back on the horse. This is the way we do things. I imagine the idea of Brantley getting a big hit the third time he'd seen Morton was not to be permitted. Thank goodness it's over and I can stop cheering for the Rays. John Northey - Sunday, October 18 2020 @ 03:36 AM EDT (#391695) # Agreed. Hated cheering them on as Houston had to lose. dalimon5 - Sunday, October 18 2020 @ 09:46 AM EDT (#391696) # The issue the industry is having according to the High Heat host is not about Cash so much as the "26 year old UCLA grads telling Kevin Cash how to manage, and trust me they are 26 and 24 year olds." It's not about one decision it's about how the Rays manage every game like this for the past 2 years and how it slows down the game, and ultimately will back fire on him/them. That was the point of the host's argument. Here is the link, go to 54:00 minutes to hear Chris Russo discussing hall of fame pitchers, "greatness" and how it doesn't exist anymore because of teams like the Rays and how they manage. Strasburg and Verlander in the last few years were exceptions. In a nutshell he says the drama and theatre of mlb from the past is gone because of college analytics ruining baseball. No more great performers. The original rant started when Montoya took out Shoemaker after 3 innings of work. https://podcast.sportsnet.ca/good-show/sept-30-chris-russo-john-axford-and-teeing-up-the-nba-finals-with-frank-isola/ I just want to say that this site is nearly impossible to post to without errors when using a phone. Between auto correct and basic html, new devices I find have a real challenge with this webpage for reading and posting. Does anyone else have this issue? Do you use desktop computer or tablet? I use a Blackberry running Android latest OS. I don't have issues with any other sites. I'm predicting Ian Anderson gets rocked tonight. 85bluejay - Sunday, October 18 2020 @ 10:35 AM EDT (#391699) # Almost every sport has undergone significant changes in the way the game is played and usually most "old-timers" dislike and decry the changes, while younger fans tend to embrace - Chris Russo's (High Heat) rant was very predictable and meant as "clickbait" material for his show - fact is, you can win using the Rays pitching model or the more traditional "Dusty Baker" model - it's all in the execution. I have a tough time criticizing a manager for doing what was successful for his team all season. I understand that Matthew Liberatore is a fine prospect and may become a somebody but given their offensive problems this season and Randy Arozarena performance,cardinal fans must be going stir crazy. Kasi - Sunday, October 18 2020 @ 10:58 AM EDT (#391701) # Yeah I mean it’s the Mad Dog. We’re you expecting stuff there that was not conservative with respect to the sport? It’s kinda what he does. For a more reasoned approach to some of the same points there is this article by Posnanski. https://theathletic.com/2140782/2020/10/15/posnanski-baseballs-postseason-highlights-just-how-much-the-game-has-changed/ Tbh for me the starter going long isn’t something I’m bothered that we lost. I am a little more bothered by defensive shifts and that the game is so much more just 3 true outcomes (out, K, HR) now. Balls in play happen less and do less well. They were discussing before that game how Houston finally realized they had to stop pitching to the guy hitting .400 with 9 homers and deal with the rest of the team who's hitting .180. So of course, they decide to go after Arozarena in the first inning with one guy on base. I cannot stand Correa. His pep talk the other day looked a lot like bullying. This is baseball. The rookies are not supposed to talk back to the team's established stars. Having somebody yelling in somebody else's face should never be seen as a positive. Part of the issue is this site was set up years ago and the internet/browsers keep changing rules. As a web programmer I'm now hopelessly out of date - been out for a few years and code keeps needing changes. Some basics still work but the more complex it gets, the less it works is the rule now. IMO a handful of top programmers at browser companies decided to make programming impossible to self-learn. In the 90's I self-taught myself HTML, ASP classic, and other stuff. Now sites need so much code that has 1001 other acronyms that you can't keep up. People need to be specialists which makes them irrelevant in just a few years without taking courses non-stop almost. Very frustrating. So since this site is a pure volunteer effort and the guy who set it up doesn't have the time or energy (as far as I know) to rebuild it with a more recent interface you'll find the best features are when you use Firefox (which it was built around and was the #1 browser at the time), and weak on mobile devices (which weren't common when the last rebuild happened - yes, the world changed that much that quickly). I find issues posting on my cellphone (a Samsung S20 Plus - love the camera), but it works. If this site was being redone odds are it'd be like 1001 other sites - where the comments become irrelevant and the story is everything. Instead here it is the readers who drive most of the site imo. Me and others write stories to get conversations going, not to be the Gods on High. Even though my ego would enjoy that :) 8:15 tonight - game 7 of the NLCS - see if AA gets a team in the WS at last, see if a rookie who has given up just 7 ER in 9 starts (including post season) can push Atlanta to the series. He is on regular rest (4 days off) and threw just 4 innings last time (85 pitches). How hard do you push a kid in a game 7? It'll be interesting to see. FYI: Jays never had a shot at Anderson as he was the 3rd overall pick in 2016 (Jays picked T.J. Zeuch 21st overall). 2016 has produced already with Will Smith (Dodgers CA), Dakota Hudson (Cardinals pitcher) also doing stuff this postseason for example. Dodgers haven't named their starter yet - probably doing a Johnny Fullstaff approach to try to pull this off with no one going more than 2 innings. It'll be interesting to see if we get a 'best vs best' with the Rays vs Dodgers (only 40 win teams this year) or best vs 3rd best (SD and LA had better records than Atlanta). Some jocks feel emasculated because FO's are listening to the nerds, not them. A newer manager like Montoyo would do well to follow the analytic advice, especially with an analytically inclined FO. But he also has to learn to use his judgement when situations call for it. How good is his judgement will be one of main deciding factors for managerial longevity. Renteria's dismissal was apparently predicated on a combination of poor decisions on his part combined with pushback against the analytic department. If a manager pushes back, he had better be right a lot, especially in crucial situations.. Magpie - Sunday, October 18 2020 @ 05:08 PM EDT (#391709) # Does anyone else have this issue? Do you use desktop computer or tablet? Don't ask me, I'm old school. As is fitting for an old person. Desktop, with two big monitors. Once you get used to having lots of visual real estate, there's no going back. Or elsewhere. you'll find the best features are when you use Firefox True dat. Chrome is my browser of choice, and it gets the job done well enough for reading this site or making a simple comment. But if I'm actually writing something, or if HTML or pictures or inserting a link are going to be involved, I always dust off the Firefox. Thanks for the Firefox tips I'll use it. I'll see if the mobile version is better through fire fox as well. Regarding the old school vs analytics, where I stand is similar to Kasi. SK in NJ - Sunday, October 18 2020 @ 06:48 PM EDT (#391712) # The Rays are doing a facsimile of what Terry Francona did during the 2016 playoffs, and Francona started managing in the mid-90's. He adapted. The game will always evolve over time, especially baseball that is driven so much by analytics. I would hope openers are only used out of emergency and not strategy, but as far as removing starters before they face an order for the 3rd time, that is likely going to become the norm for SP's moving forward. At least in the playoffs when each game is magnified in importance. This is not going to be specific to the Rays. Every team is going to do it. The execution has to work, though. That's the issue. The Yankees used their best pitching prospect as an opener (Garcia) in Game 2 of the ALDS instead of letting him pitch longer, and it backfired. If you're going to live or die with analytics, then you have to be right more often than not. I did not agree with pulling Shoemaker after 3 innings, but the Shoe/Ray combo did what it was supposed to do. The execution made the decision look better. Cash seems to be following a script to the letter. If Cash wins it all, we could see less managerial judgment. The wildcard was a best of 3 and Montoyo had already figured out who was pitching when. It was all on the team to execute. Right now the biggest factor is still the pandemic. Trading resumes the day after the World Series. Then teams have 5 days to offer QOs for 18.9M. A big raise over last year. With Shoemaker - I disagreed with it, but can understand it, he is recovering from injury and has a lot of that in the past - if it was game 7 of the WS, then push him. But the first round of 4 it would've been a poor idea in retrospect. You know you won't get 5+ out of him so why push it for an extra inning when you have a plan and a rested pen? The Rays situation was different - your ace is on the mound and you have just 1 round to go with the game not a 'must win' but still a 'want to win' to avoid a risky one game winner takes all situation. Given they won game 7 it worked out but still seemed a poor choice imo. I'm hoping MLB sees how this takes away from the game, going with 101 relievers, and limits rosters more on the pitching side. Give a manager 10 pitchers max and he'll let starters go 6+ often. Give him 15 and no one goes 5+. If they are limited to 13 next year (as is the plan) then teams like the Jays and Rays will need to adjust as then you can't just pull everyone after 2 times through the order. removing starters before they face an order for the 3rd time, that is likely going to become the norm for SP's moving forward. For most of them... yeah, probably. I think that your modern pitcher simply doesn't have more than one way to attack a hitter. They don't know how to do it. They generally have this one thing they can do. It works quite well once through the order and you can usually get by with it a second time. But then... well, no con man makes a living in the same town for very long. But obviously, there's enormous value if you can find a pitcher who's still effective the third time through the order. That's two or three innings you don't have to give to the bullpen. Verlander, third time through the order: .248/.300/.401 - no, not as good as first or second time. But good enough, especially with a lead. And guys like Halladay and the Unit (never mind old-timers like Seaver and Gibson) were better than that third time around. It used to be part of a pitcher's skill set, something they were expected to learn. And it's still worth learning. Happ wasn't good, but he's struggled against right handed lineup for a long time now. The surprise opener wasn't a bad move. Maybe they give Garcia more innings, but that only makes it harder for Happ since he has to wait longer to get in the game. christaylor - Sunday, October 18 2020 @ 07:35 PM EDT (#391717) # After the Jays left for the year, I've had many games on in the background, but tonight's is the first that will have my full attention. I'm hoping Dodgers will win, but I'm thinking that the Atlanta team will win. Anyone else? It has to be at least a coin toss, correct? Dave Laurila with Sunday stuff I found interesting. Here's 2 1) If I asked who hit the first ever Blue Jays home run, people would be typing Doug Ault before I even hit the Submit Comment button (OK, that's a bit hyperbolic). But who hit the first ever Tampa Bay home run? 2) The Toronto Blue Jays made it into the postseason without a single player who had been in the majors for 10-plus years. The last team to do so was the Philadelphia Phillies, in 1915. Thomas - Sunday, October 18 2020 @ 09:09 PM EDT (#391719) # That stat in number 2 is interesting. I had no idea. For the trivia question, I guessed Bubba Trammell. It wasn't him. He was third player in Rays history to hit a homer. Also interesting, who hit the second homer in Rays history? Guessed Crime Dog. Wrong. But who hit the first ever Tampa Bay home run? I had no idea, so I looked it up. And then, I thought - well, who hit the first Yankees home run? Technically, it was Ed Sweeney on 5 May 1913, because that's the year they started calling themselves "Yankees." The franchise started play in 1903 as an expansion team, replacing the defunct Baltimore Orioles franchise. And the first New York (AL) home run hitter was John Ganzel, on May 11 1903. Yes - May. The team hit 8 HRs in 1903. By now - well, by now I'm totally into it. I'm finding out the first HR for every AL franchise. (The NL teams go back too far to have this kind of data.) And it's pretty much a whole gang of obscure nobodies, most of whom I'd never heard of. The only Hall of Famer is the guy who hit the first Tampa Bay homer back in 1998. I thought Nap Lajoie - who led the league with 14 HRs - was going to make the list for the A's, but the immortal Lave Cross beat him by a couple of days. A couple things struck me as fun. As most people know, Doug Ault hit the first Jays homer, one of two he hit that day. The exact same thing happened once before - the first HR in franchise history by a man who hit a second homer later in the game. Just to make it more fun, both times the first homer was hit in the first inning, and both players were first baseman. The original Doug Ault was Ted Kluszewski of the Angels, on April 11 1961. The American League started up in April 1901, and its eight teams hit a grand total of nine (9!) homers that month. I had to look at the box score to discover who hit the first Detroit homer, because Pop Dillon and Kid Elberfield both went deep in the same game on April 29. In the same inning, as it turned out. Dillon followed by Elberfield was the first back-to-back in AL history. And the very first home run in AL history was struck by the immortal Erve Beck, playing 2b for the Cleveland Blues, in a 7-3 loss to Chicago on April 25, 1901. It was his first career homer, the first of 6 he would hit that season. Which was enough to tie for 9th most in the league. Magpie - kind of surprised BR doesn't have box scores for the 1800's - I remember in the early 90's finding tons of them when fooling around in the library at university (yeah, I was a boring stat obsessed person even then). For example, the Cubs in 1876 hit 8 home runs among 6 players, but no summary. Found their first box score - in the Chicago Tribune. Only singles hit. I'm sure if someone can find and have the time to dig more they could get the data. Kind of surprised BR hasn't done this yet. Magpie - Monday, October 19 2020 @ 12:05 AM EDT (#391723) # They're probably slowly assembling it, but they're not going to put it up until it's somewhat complete. I was looking for Game Logs, which begin along with the box scores. Is it just me, or is Mookie Betts just a whole lot more likeable in blue and white? Not that I actually disliked him before.... Chuck - Monday, October 19 2020 @ 12:17 AM EDT (#391724) # is Mookie Betts just a whole lot more likeable Too bad the small market Red Sox couldn't afford to keep him. He seems like a pretty good player. dalimon5 - Monday, October 19 2020 @ 12:18 AM EDT (#391725) # Rays home run I'd guess Canseco, Biggio or Alvarez. I just looked it up...I confused Biggio with the actual person who is the answer. hypobole - Monday, October 19 2020 @ 12:27 AM EDT (#391726) # Here's an interesting pair of pairs from Laurila Lou Gehrig had 21 extra-base hits and a 1.214 OPS in World Series games. Babe Ruth had 22 extra-base hits and a 1.214 OPS in World Series games. Willie Mays slashed .239/.308/.282 with no home runs in 78 World Series plate appearances. Hank Aaron slashed .362/.405/.710 with six home runs in 74 World Series plate appearances. He seems like a pretty good player. And quite the vertical leap. What is he, 5'10 or something? Gerry - Monday, October 19 2020 @ 06:56 AM EDT (#391728) # That botched run down with the play at the plate really cost the Braves. Riley's base running was terrible. And quite the vertical leap. Surely unmatched by the other world class bowlers. ISLAND BOY - Monday, October 19 2020 @ 11:24 AM EDT (#391739) # " What is he. 5'10 or something?" 5'9 at the most. James W - Monday, October 19 2020 @ 11:47 AM EDT (#391740) # Magpie let slip that a hall-of-famer hit Tampa's first home run, so - Wade Boggs? I am very interested in how the game is currently changing. I find it an intellectual morsel so to speak. Someone noticed (I did not) that the 3rd time through the order was very troublesome. I thought and still do that it was the pen that was weak most of the Jays years from about 1995 to 2014. 2020's strong pen was due to the 1 inning wonders most definitely. Last night J Urias pitched 3 innings in a tense situation (I know the whole game was tense). We need to acquire/develop some 3-5 inning pitchers that are good. In 2020 Ryu, T Wakler, Shoemaker did the job. Coming close and with a history Stripling, Ray, Anderson for 2020. The whole season was SSS for the above veterans. For SRF, P Murphy and Zeuch the SSS was miniscule and they definitely played games against the NYY (only Sept games). Wade Boggs and Doug Ault will forever be intertwined in the history of the Toronto and Tampa franchises. Still remember how Boggs pretty much sold his HOF cap choice to the Rays in order to get to keep playing a bit longer. Then the HOF said 'that is it, we pick from now on'. Thus Gary Carter is an Expo in the HOF, as is Dawson. ISLAND BOY - Tuesday, October 20 2020 @ 08:33 AM EDT (#391749) # The Jays signed 4 international free agent pitchers yesterday: RH Jeury Hiciano, RH Geison Urbaez, LH Johan Simon and LH Kendry Rojas. Rojas is 17 years old and from Cuba. The rest are from the Dominican with Hiciano at 20 years old being the most advanced with a mid-nineties fastball. You got some pitchers who often struggle in the first inning, trying to figure out the strike zone and what's working that night against the top hitters of the lineup. Getting the same guy out a second or a third time is harder because the hitter remember what you did the first time and is getting more chances to figuring the timing of the pitch to the plate. I used to look at it just by pitch count, just speculating that the pitcher is starting to get tired around 70 pitches. Maybe the fastball isn't so firm, maybe you see more hangers. The Jays starters were not throwing enough strikes. It's hard to go far with those 70 pitches if everybody sees 3 balls or more. In Little League you gotta make sure the pitchers are not over their allowed pitch count and many coaches didn't care. It's really annoying having to tell the umpire that the opposing pitcher has to come out. -You're guy's over 80 pitches. -What about yours? -He's at 35.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1581
__label__wiki	0.717182	0.717182	BJC HealthCare cuts 200 jobs as part of IT support outsourcing Kelly Gooch - Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 Print \| Email St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare said it has cut 200 jobs as an external managed services provider takes on responsibility for most of the health system's information technology support services. The outsourcing move affects infrastructure support services such as service desk, desktop support and mobile devices; server, storage, database and data center management; and network and telecommunications services, among other functions. "Using managed service providers for IT services is a standard IT industry practice. Many companies across a wide range of industries — including healthcare — successfully partner with managed service providers," BJC spokesperson June Fowler told Becker's Hospital Review. "Such partnering enables internal staff to focus resources on IT strategy and business solutions." Ms. Fowler said the transition has been phased in over the last several months and is expected to be complete by the end of the year. Of the affected 200 positions, more than 70 percent have been placed in other internal BJC jobs or have joined the outsourced company. The health system is not naming the company. Affected employees who were not placed in other BJC roles received a severance package. "We recognize that any action that results in job impact has significant consequences for team members and their families," Ms. Fowler said. "We appreciate and value their contributions to BJC and have been committed to supporting them throughout this transition." Pennsylvania hospital CEO resigns amid financial woes, medical service ban White House's Dr. Ronny Jackson seeks seat in Congress Michael Dowling: When it comes to health disparities, gaps in mental health treatment are the worst	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1584
__label__wiki	0.52922	0.52922	Biobased Testing Send Samples Ecolabels and Certifications Natural vs Synthetic Nitrate Isotopes Freshwater for DOC extraction Water for DIC extraction Standard – ASTM D6866 CO2 and Waste Fuels Non-cremated Bones ABOUT BETA ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accreditation Returning Archived Samples Liability Limitation Nitrate Source Tracking FORMS and REPORTS COVID-19 Notice: WE ARE OPEN AND OPERATING NORMALLY Beta Analytic, as a laboratory, is considered an essential business under Florida's statewide Stay-at-Home Order. Taking the necessary measures to maintain employees' safety, we continue to operate and accept samples for analysis. Shipping from Europe - Please contact us before sending your samples to a forwarding office. Ecolabels & Certifications Standard - ASTM D6866 CO2 & Waste Fuels Upcoming Webinar: U-Th Dating Beta Introduces ASTM D6866 to Global Fuels Conference Participants Beta Analytic representative Mauricio Larenas talked about ASTM D6866 and its application to the cement and lime industries during the 3rd Global Fuels Conference for Cement and Lime held in Toronto, Canada, on June 15-16, 2009. The conference focused on alternative fuel use in cement and lime plants. Samples of alternative fuels currently in use are municipal solid waste (MSW), biogas, used oil, non-recyclable plastics, and tires. Mr. Larenas described how radiocarbon dating, or the analysis of carbon 12 and carbon 14 ratios, can determine the biogenic fraction of alternative fuels. He also highlighted the advantages of using ASTM D6866, the industrial application of radiocarbon dating. Industries using heterogeneous fuels will have less hassle and more accurate results if they have their gas emissions tested for biogenic fraction rather than the solid heterogeneous fuels due to sampling issues. Mr. Larenas was commended on his presentation. Sponsored by the Cement Association of Canada, the conference was held at the Sheraton Centre Toronto and was attended by 140 delegates from 23 countries. Beta’s Paper Quantification of Carbon-Neutral Greenhouse Gas Emissions Using ASTM D6866 To mitigate global climate change, governments across the globe are now promoting the use of renewable sources of energy and encouraging industries to cut back on the use of fossil fuels. They are also setting up mandatory reporting protocols for greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). To incentivize companies, many countries are now setting up a cap-and-trade scheme for GHG such as the one currently in effect in Europe. Through this scheme, companies in various industries can obtain carbon credits if they emit less GHG than their limits. These carbon credits have a monetary value and can be traded in markets. In the U.S., major industries identified as heavy emitters of GHG will be obligated to report their GHG inventory by the U.S. Environmental Protection beginning next year. Companies need to characterize their GHG emissions into fossil-based and renewable carbon. The portion of their GHG emissions that came from biomass is carbon neutral and, therefore, can be deducted from their GHG inventories. Carbon dioxide emitted from the combustion of biomass is said to be carbon neutral because it does not leave a carbon footprint. Also called biogenic CO2, this carbon dioxide is easily removed from the biosphere by plants. ASTM D6866 is the most accurate analytical method available today that can easily quantify the biomass percentage in gases. This standard created by the American Society for Testing and Materials, at the request of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, encompasses the test methods for determining the biobased content of solid, liquid, or gaseous samples using radiocarbon analysis. Radiocarbon dating can easily distinguish fossil-based inputs from biomass through any given sample’s carbon 14 content. This weakly radioactive carbon isotope is ubiquitous in all living things but gradually decays after an organism’s death such that none is left after 50,000 years. Fossil-derived materials no longer have carbon 14 while biomass-derived ones still do. ASTM D6866 is a well-validated method that has found its way in many GHG reporting protocols. This standard has been incorporated in the mandatory reporting requirements of California’s AB32, Western Climate Initiative, and The Climate Registry. The ASTM D6866 is not only applicable for renewable carbon testing, but it has also found an application for quantifying the biomass content of bioplastics and biofuels. Its European equivalent is used to monitor refuse-derived fuels for the European Commission’s Emission Trading Scheme. The EU-ETS also allows the use of ASTM D6866 for monitoring various types of heterogeneous fuels. The Australian government has recommended the use of ASTM D6866 for testing the biobased content of blended fuels. The Renewable Obligation Certificate program in the United Kingdom is also considering this method for monitoring biomass energy production. Industries that benefit from the use of ASTM D6866 to quantify the biogenic portions of their CO2 emissions include the waste-to-energy (energy-from-waste) industry, electricity-generating facilities, coal co-firing plants, as well as steel and cement manufacturers. ASTM D6866 METHOD The application of ASTM D6866 to derive “biomass CO2 content” for carbon dioxide effluents is built upon the same concepts as those used by the USDA to derive the biobased content of manufactured products containing biomass. It is done by comparing a relative amount of radiocarbon (carbon 14) in an unknown sample to that of a modern reference standard. The ratio in contemporary biomass is 100%, and the ratio in fossil materials is zero. Carbon dioxide derived from combustion of a mixture of present-day biomass and fossil carbon will yield an ASTM D6866 result that directly correlates to the amount of biomass carbon combusted and carbon-neutral CO2 generated. Radiocarbon Dating Methods ASTM Method A uses Liquid Scintillation Counting (LSC) radiocarbon techniques to analyze CO2 cocktails after collecting the CO2 in a suitable absorbing solution. This method has a maximum total error of 15% associated with sample preparation and actual counting. ASTM Method B uses Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) and Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) techniques. Sample preparation is more complex than Method A and uses more sophisticated instruments. Possible uncertainty is 1%-2% for AMS and 0.1% to 0.5 % for IRMS. Method C uses LSC techniques to analyze sample carbon that has been converted to benzene. This test method has a maximum total error of ±3% (absolute). Real precision for readily combustible and homogenous materials (e.g. gasoline), especially samples received as CO2 (e.g. flue gases or CEMS exhaust) can be as low as ±0.5-2%. The modern reference standard is a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standard with a defined radiocarbon content of 100% contemporary carbon for the year AD 1950. This year was chosen since it represented a time prior to thermonuclear weapons testing, which introduced large amounts of excess radiocarbon into the atmosphere with each explosion (termed “bomb carbon”). This was a logical point in time to use as a reference since this excess bomb carbon would change with increased or decreased weapons testing. A fixed correction for bomb carbon is applied per the ASTM D6866 requirements, applying specifically to carbon removed from the atmospheric CO2 reservoir since about 1996. Carbon removed prior to about 1996 will contain elevated radiocarbon signatures not directly applicable to the ASTM D6866 correction. Typical areas to which the correction may not apply are landfills that are more than 5-10 years old and to trees which began to grow more than 20 years ago. ASTM D6866 Results and Discussion Carbon dioxide effluent derived from combustion of 100% present-day biomass will yield results of 100% renewable content while those derived from the combustion of 100% fossil fuel will yield results of 0% renewable content. Carbon dioxide produced from mixed fuels (biomass plus fossil fuel) will yield a percentage result in direct proportion to the biomass carbon vs. fossil carbon consumed in the combustion. The final result is referred to as the Mean Biomass Carbon Dioxide Content and assumes that: 1. all the carbon in the carbon dioxide was derived from either present-day living or fossil sources; and 2. the desired result is the amount of biomass component “present” in the material, not the amount of biomass material “used” in the manufacturing process. ASTM D6866 results relate directly to the percentage carbon-neutral CO2 in an incineration effluent. A value of 73% renewable content measured on CO2 effluent would indicate that 73% of the exhausted CO2 was from biomass and 27% from fossil fuel. It does not represent the weight of biomass combusted or the weight of fossil fuel combusted. This is advantageous since the weight of the fuels only indirectly relate to the up-take of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The respiration uptake compound was carbon dioxide, and the combustion effluent was carbon dioxide. The ASTM D6866 result directly and specifically relates to the amount of carbon-neutral CO2 consumed and expelled. ASTM D6866’s simple, visual reports are easy to understand and instinctively obvious. It must be noted that ASTM D6866 results are reported as “percent biomass” or the percentage of renewable carbon relative to total carbon and not to total mass of the sample or molecular weight. MANDATORY REPORTING PROTOCOLS Many reporting rules now incorporate ASTM D6866 for measuring the biogenic fractions of carbon dioxide emissions. The EPA’s proposed mandatory greenhouse gas reporting rule excludes from calculations carbon dioxide emissions from the combustion of biogenic fuels. It recommends the use of ASTM D6866: “For a unit that combusts MSW, the owner or operator shall use, for each quarter, ASTM Methods D6866 and D7459 … to determine the relative proportions of biogenic and non-biogenic CO2 emissions when MSW is combusted.” “The owner or operator shall separate total CO2 emissions from MSW combustion into biogenic emissions and non-biogenic emissions, using the average proportion of biogenic emissions of all samples analyzed during the reporting year.” California’s AB32 recommends that these companies use ASTM D6866 to determine CO2 emissions from the combustion of biomass, municipal solid waste, or waste-derived fuels with biomass, or co-firing of fuels: * operators of general stationary combustion facilities * operators of electric-generating facilities, electricity retail providers, and marketers who import or export electric power across California’s borders * cement plant operators The final draft of the Western Climate Initiative’s essential requirements of mandatory reporting, released in May 2009, requires: 1. “The owner or operator that combusts fuels or fuel mixtures for which the biomass fuel fraction is unknown or cannot be documented (for example, municipal solid waste or tire-derived fuels) shall determine the biomass fuel portion of CO2 emissions using ASTM D6866…” 2. An operator who uses CEMS data to report CO2 emissions from a facility that co-fires fossil fuels with biomass fuels or waste-derived fuels that are partly biomass fuels shall determine the portion of total CO2 emissions separately assigned to the fossil fuel and the biomass fuels using ASTM D6866. 3. Operators who combust waste-derived fuels that are not pure biomass fuels shall determine the biomass fuel portion of CO2 emissions using ASTM D6866. The Climate Registry The Climate Registry, which establishes consistent standards throughout North America for businesses and governments to calculate, verify and publicly report their carbon footprints, also mentioned ASTM D6866 as one of the methods to use when calculating emissions from waste fuels and biomass. [TCR General Reporting Protocol Version 1.1 May 2008] European Union Emission Trading System The EU-ETS FAQ released in 2007 identifies ASTM D6866 as standard available for the determination of biomass fractions of fuels or materials. ETS (Directive 2003/87/EC): Answers to Frequently Asked Questions On Greenhouse Gas Emissions Monitoring and Reporting under the EU ETS Q29. Are international or national standards available for the determination of biomass fractions of fuels or materials? Answer: ASTM D 6866 – 05: Standard Test Methods for Determining the Biobased Content of Natural Range Materials Using Radiocarbon and Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry Analysis. UK Environment Agency Howard Leberman, the Industry Regulation Policy Advisor, states: “We accept that the natural rubber content of tyres may be considered as biomass under EU ETS and is in accordance with the definition set out in Section 2(4)(f) of the Commission’s monitoring and reporting guidance.” “We accept your proposed methodology of carbon isotope analysis to determine the non-fossilised carbon content of tyres.” “This decision has been endorsed by the UK regulators and Defra at the UK regulators telecom on the 17th April 2008 and will apply from the 1st January 2008.” Australia NGER Australia’s National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Technical Guidelines 2008 recommends ASTM D6866 as method for blended solid and liquid fuels. ASTM D6866 is an accurate and precise monitoring and verification tool for carbon credit and carbon offsetting strategies because it easily distinguishes carbon from biomass from carbon that comes from fossil fuels. ASTM D6866 can measure renewable content of solid, liquid, or gaseous samples, and this flexibility makes it applicable to many industries. Other Conferences: 1st International Greenhouse Gas Measurement Symposium Energy & Environment Conference (EUEC) This entry was posted on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 and is filed under Beta Analytic Updates . 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It is a useful tool to detect adulteration with synthetic material in products such as flavors, fragrance, cosmetics, supplements and essential oils. A standard used to measure the renewable/biobased carbon content of any solid, liquid, or gas through carbon-14 analysis The EN 15440 is a standard in Europe that includes 3 carbon dating-based methods for measuring the biogenic fraction or biomass content of solid recovered fuels. The ISO 16620-2 analysis expresses the biobased carbon content of plastic products, polymers and additives as a fraction of total carbon content or total organic carbon content About Beta Analytic BETA is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017-accredited lab in Miami, Florida, that provides ASTM D6866, ISO 16620-2, and EN 15440 testing, among others. BETA has sample forwarding offices in Sao Paulo, Brazil; Xiamen, China; Dublin, Ireland; Nagoya, Japan; Seoul, Korea; Taipei, Taiwan; and London, UK. 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__label__cc	0.697511	0.302489	Verizon Digital Media Services Deploys QUIC Across Global CDN August 29, 2020 May 22, 2018 by Verizon Digital Media Services announced today that the transport protocol Quick UDP Internet Connections (QUIC) has been put into effect across Verizon Digital Media Services’ global content delivery network, with 125 points of presence worldwide. QUIC can now easily be enabled via a simple rules engine change that only takes several minutes. It involves no extra costs. “We are always working to improve our network performance for our customers, who are in the business of providing digital media to their end users as quickly, securely and cost-efficiently as possible,” said Frank Orozco, chief technology officer, Verizon Digital Media Services. “Whether it’s streaming a widely watched sports event or accelerating a shopping cart transaction, every millisecond counts.” Google developed the new transport protocol, which reduces latency compared to that of TCP and solves a number of other transport-layer and application-layer problems experienced by modern web applications. From a quick look, QUIC appears to be similar to TCP+TLS+HTTP/2 executed on UDP. However, as TCP is implemented in operating system kernels and middlebox firmware, making consequential changes to it is very difficult. As QUIC is built on top of UDP, it does not suffer from the same limitations. Significant features of QUIC over existing TCP+TLS+HTTP2 include: Significantly reduced connection establishment time Enhanced congestion control Multiplexing without head-of-line blocking Connection migration Connection Establishment – With QUIC, handshakes often require zero roundtrips before sending payload, in comparison to 1-3 roundtrips for TCP+TLS. Congestion Control – QUIC features pluggable congestion control, and offers richer information to the congestion control algorithm than TCP. Multiplexing – A major issue with HTTP2 on top of TCP is that of head-of-line blocking. As QUIC was developed specifically for multiplexed operation, lost packets carrying data for an individual stream typically only impact that specific stream. Each stream frame can be dispatched immediately to that stream on arrival, meaning that streams without loss can carry on being reassembled and forward progress in the application is guaranteed. QUIC is aimed overall at improving web page load and transaction speeds. QUIC improves the performance of web applications across Chrome and Opera web browsers, and can be deployed on certain connected devices to reduce the time necessary to establish a secure connection. When an end user modifies IP addresses, QUIC works to ensure the continuous, uninterrupted delivery of an active stream by continuing to use the previous connection ID from the new IP address. The introduction of the new transport protocol signifies the commitment of Verizon Digital Media Services to design a content delivery network custom built for media purposes. “We recently expanded our relationship with Verizon Digital Media Services to implement QUIC across many of our sites, including Logitravel, the leading pan-European online travel agency accessed by millions of travelers each year,” said Iñaki Fuentes, CEO of Bluekiri, in Verizon’s press release. “Since implementing QUIC, we have experienced a significant improvement in web performance, with visitors now able to access information faster than ever. We couldn’t be happier to help our customers spend less time on planning and more time on actually enjoying the vacations they’ve worked so hard to make happen.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1595
__label__cc	0.646083	0.353917	See York Rentals York Real Estate If you ever wanted to live in a town where historic Queen Anne and Victorian-style residences rested along streets lined with brilliant crepe myrtles and blooming eastern redbuds, York, Pennsylvania, might be the perfect location. The town lies along I-83 between Harrisburg and Baltimore, offering residences a picturesque setting in one of the nation's most historic cities. In fact, York real estate is titled as an "architectural museum" because the downtown area is home to numerous historical structures. Not only is downtown a magnificent sight to see, but York homes for sale within the historic districts include some of the best examples of classic revival, Victorian, and Gothic homes in the country. The downtown historic district encompasses 309 buildings that include Christ Lutheran Church, the U.S. Post Office, Strand & Capitol Theater, Odd Fellows Hall, and more. All over town, you will find charming restaurants like Victor's Italian Restaurant; consequently, the restaurant is housed within a stunning renovated church—creating a unique ambiance—with the restaurant considered one of the top Italian eateries in the state. Residents also enjoy an ideal location in the heart of Dutch Country, which offers a rich cultural experience, friendly people, delicious food, and plenty of beautiful scenery. York Homes For Sale Skyline Heights MLS #PAYK151280 2,125 Home 757 W Princess St 2,208 Townhouse West Ridge Townhomes 3553 Mark Dr Boulevard Commons Condominiums 616 Cortland Dr Honey Valley Woodcrest Hills 318 E Princess St 445 Robin Hill Cir Woodmont Estates 7 Center Ct High Acres Development 600 Chambers Rd 545 Mckenzie St Southwest York 100 Taft Ave York Gardens 335 Homes for sale in York Devers (11) Elmwood (7) Northeast York (11) Northwest York (14) Regents Glen (17) Southwest York (10) Springetts Manor-Yorklyn (7) Springettsbury Township (51) The Avenues (8) Tyler Run-Queens Gate (7) More York Communities Upcoming Open Houses in York 1859 Buck Hill Dr Other exceptional aspects of York real estate are vibrant commercial centers that include offices, warehouses, and retail. Shopping ranks among the top things to do with access to outstanding centers such as the West Manchester Town Center and York Galleria. When it comes to dining al fresco, residents have a wide selection of street side dining from favorites like Bello's Patio, known for their Meatball Monday and Friday Night Jazz. When it comes to housing, the city offers so much from charming and affordable areas like East Side to the stately homes of Spring Meadows. There is something for everyone in this romantic city; when it comes to finding the right house, just open your heart and minds, and everything will fall perfectly into place. Other cities in the York area Dillsburg (49) East York (34) Hanover (222) Parkville (63) Red Lion (58) Stewartstown (34) Weigelstown (72) West Manchester (33) Wrightsville (20) The listing data on this website comes in part from a cooperative data exchange program of the multiple listing service (MLS) in which this real estate Broker participates. 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__label__wiki	0.617887	0.617887	COVID-19, Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance: A Conversation with Lord Tim Clement-Jones AI and Data Worlds+1 Time: 12:00 - 13:30 BST Venue: Webinar Recording of the webinar Read the Joint Committee of Human Rights' report on the Governments Response to Covid-19: Digital Contact Tracing. This is the first in a series of webinars on 'Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Risks, and the Future of Regulation'. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, governments are developing tracing applications and using a multitude of data to mitigate the spread of the virus. But the processing, storing, use of personal data and the public health effectiveness of these applications require public trust and a clear and specific regulatory context. The technical focus in the debate on the design of the applications - centralised v. decentralised, national v. global, and so on - obfuscates ethical, social, and legal scrutiny, in particular against the emerging context of public-private partnerships. Our discussants will focus on these issues, considering the application of AI and data governance issues against the context of a pandemic, national responses, and the need for international, cross border collaboration. Lord Clement-Jones CBE will lead a conversation with leading figures in this field, including: Professor Lilian Edwards, Newcastle Law School, the inspiration behind the draft Coronavirus (Safeguards) Bill 2020: Proposed protections for digital interventions and in relation to immunity certificates; Carly Kind, Director of The Ada Lovelace Institute, which published the rapid evidence review paper Exit through the App Store? Should the UK Government use technology to transition from the COVID-19 global public health crisis; Professor Peter Fussey, Research Director of Advancing human rights in the age of AI and the digital society at Essex University's Human Rights Centre; Mark Findlay, Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Data Governance at Singapore Management University, which has recently published a position paper on Ethics, AI, Mass Data and Pandemic Challenges: Responsible Data Use and Infrastructure Application for Surveillance and Pre-emptive Tracing Post-crisis. Event convened by Dr Irene Pietropaoli, Research Fellow in Business & Human Rights, British Institute of International and Comparative Law. Join in the conversation @BIICL #COVID19 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED CPD Information This event offers the equivalent of 1.5 CPD hours. If you have any queries, please contact the Events team. Please note that our events may be photographed or audio recorded. These materials will be used for internal and external promotional purposes only by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. If you object to appearing in the photographs, please let our photographer know on the day. Alternatively you can email BIICL Marketing Manager, Carmel Brown in advance of the event that you are attending. Event Cancellation Policy By registering for an event, you have confirmed that you have read and understood our event cancellation policy. Contesting AI Explanations in the UK Event Date: 24th February 2021	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1602
__label__cc	0.742309	0.257691	Cannon Arms in 2015 By John Dewan This season, it seems as if every night there’s another highlight of a runner being gunned down trying to take an extra base. In fact, 2015 is on pace to break the record for kills—direct throws to a base to nab a runner—in a single season since Baseball Info Solutions began collecting this data in 2003. Outfield Arm Runs Saved is a technique to evaluate an outfielder’s arm not only taking into account his ability to kill baserunners, but it also takes into account the fear factor for runners attempting to advance. Here are the leaders so far this season: Most Outfield Arms Runs Saved, 2015 Player OF Arm Runs Saved Leonys Martin 7 Starling Marte 7 Ender Inciarte 6 Eddie Rosario 6 Yoenis Cespedes 5 Adam Jones 5 Kevin Kiermaier 5 J.D. Martinez 5 Outfield Kills—one component of Outfield Arm Runs Saved—tend to capture everyone’s attention. The second component, Preventing Runner Advancement, shows how an outfielder can impact baserunners by preventing them from advancing in the first place. Lowest Rate of Extra Bases Taken (XBT), 2015 By Outfield Position, Minimum 500 Innings Pos Player Extra Bases Taken Throw Opps XBT% Positional Avg. LF Alex Gordon 9 51 17.6% 36.6% CF Michael Taylor 22 55 40.0% 54.5% RF Giancarlo Stanton 27 72 37.5% 48.3% Former third baseman Alex Gordon continues to show off his arm in left field, allowing runners to take an extra base on only 17.6 percent of their opportunities. He and Yoenis Cespedes (20.9 percent XBT rate) outperform the field in that statistic, and while they do both have fantastic arms, it helps that they play left field. Because left fielders are closer to third base than either center fielders or right fielders, they allow a lower rate of extra bases taken on average. Entering the last month of the regular season, these players have the potential to impact pennant races by preventing runners from taking extra bases with the threat of their throwing arms and in turn, preventing extra runs from crossing the plate. COMMENTS (6 Comments, most recent shown first) re the comment below: I think that's unfair. I think it's an interesting and important finding, and worthy of being put here. My only quibble is that John hardly ever replies to the comments (if ever; not sure). 9:25 PM Aug 29th A very weak "article." (BTW, Nick Hundley. I made that kind of mistake about lots of guys. In fact we're talking on "Reader Posts" about calling Ted Cruz "Todd.") :-) Read this shortly after seeing video of Gregory Polanco throwing out a runner at home last night (Friday 8/28) with a gorgeous throw from short right field. Polanco in the same game started a 9-6-3 play (I think it was 6, might have been 4) in which he fielded a ball hit by Todd Hundley high off the wall in right field and gunned it to second base, the infielder then throwing to first to nail Hundley, who'd started to second but turned back when he realized he'd be out by about 20 feet. Technically not a kill, but still. Two very impressive throws. Makes me wonder how Polanco ranks for this season. P.S. Probably stating the obvious, in view of: "[Alex Gordon...and Yoenis Cespedes...outperform the field in that statistic, and while they do both have fantastic arms,] it helps that they play left field. Because left fielders are closer to third base than either center fielders or right fielders, they allow a lower rate of extra bases taken on average." ....that means left fielders have an advantage over other outfielders on this thing, and right fielders have the biggest disadvantage. I'd say that this needs to be boldly highlighted in any presentation of such data, and that if you want to have the rankings be most meaningful, there needs to be some kind of adjustment for it. 3:57 AM Aug 29th My impression is that fielding in general is (seems to be? IMO it's "is") .....is the clearest aspect of the game that's improved over what it was a generation ago, and that it's hugely improved. I think it's significantly improved even compared to just 10 years ago. I'd also offer the further impression that the improvement is mostly of a specific kind: "great plays." I don't know if there's such improvement in 'routine' plays; I wouldn't be surprised if those get messed up about as much as they used to. But it seems like successful fielding plays that were rare events in the past are now something like 50-50 or even better than 50-50. (I'm not going by highlight reels; I'm talking about what I think I see by watching games, and what I've come to expect which I never used to.) And I'd offer this even further: Where I think the improvement is most clear is (a) outfield catches, and (b) scoops at first base. Nowadays, if a ball is lined into the outfield gap and we figure 'maybe' there's a chance for the outfielder to get it with a good jump and a leap or dive, it used to be that he wouldn't get it 90% of the time. It seems to me that now they get it a good half of the time. (Obviously the data on this would depend on where we draw the lines on what kinds of hit balls we're talking about, but OK, forget the data -- my specific estimates aren't important.)My impression on scoops at first base is similar although somewhat lesser. I realize that what I'm talking about would be much harder to pin down than what you looked at here, but what I'm saying is that I think what you're finding is the tip of an iceberg.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1603
__label__wiki	0.824491	0.824491	England > Norfolk > Gazetteer of Roman Sites Roman sites in Norfolk This page Burgh Castle Roman Fort - Venta Icenorum Map of Roman Sites in Norfolk Map of ALL Roman Sites in England Map of all attractions in Norfolk Burgh Castle Roman Fort Burgh Castle is a Roman Saxon Shore fort, built in the 3rd century overlooking Breydon Water and the outlet of the River Waveney. The Romans built a trapezoidal fort here sometime between AD 260-280. We know very little about the fort, but we do know that the Stablesian cavalry was stationed here in the mid 4th century. Burgh Castle, Norfolk, England Nearest: Hotels - Self Catering - Bed and Breakfasts Caister Roman Fort Set amid modern housing estates in Caister-on-Sea are the remains of a Roman fort which was occupied well into the Saxon period. Caister formed part of the Roman 'Saxon Shore' defences. It was built around the year 200 AD and used by the Roman army for the next two centuries. The remains show building foundations and sections of walls and ditches. Norwich Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, NR30 5RN Venta Icenorum Venta Icenorum was a Roman civitas, or administrative centre, built around AD 70, following the failure of Boudicca's revolt. It served as the capital of the Boudicca's Iceni tribe, the most powerful of the native British tribes in East Anglia. Loosely translated, the name Venta Icenorum means 'market-place of the Iceni'. Norwich Road, Caistor St Edmund, Norfolk, England, NR30 5RA Norfolk Travel Guide Introduction to Norfolk Abbeys Blickling Hall Norwich Castle Norwich Cathedral Norfolk Coast Path North Norfolk Heritage Coast Norfolk Hotels Young Ralph Cross Sunset, North York Moors Prints Wood Norton (Self catering) This single-storey cottage in the north Norfolk village of Wood Norton sleeps two people. More cottages in Norfolk >> South Walsham (Self catering) Cygnus Boathouse This delightful first floor boathouse is in the village of South Walsham in East Anglia and can sleep two in one bedroom. Holbeach (Hotel) The Mansion House Hotel Around 8 miles from Spalding The Mansion House Hotel is centrally located on Holbeach High Street within 30 minutes? drive of Boston and Kings Lynn. This Lincolnshire hotel has a restaurant and bar and offers free parking and WiFi. More hotels in Norfolk >>	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1605
__label__cc	0.729661	0.270339	PLANNING TO COMBAT BREXIT UNCERTAINTY Brexit will bring changes to many sectors of the UK economy and, undoubtedly, with that change will come opportunity for those that are prepared and some significant risks for those that aren’t. Just how much change and opportunity occur will depend on what type of Brexit the UK finally opts for. It seems we are no clearer in knowing that answer even at this late stage in the process. A no-deal Brexit will inevitably mean more calamity and crisis for the agricultural industry; at least in the short to medium term. It will require us to reset to World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules, which will produce uncertainty over tariffs in both timing and outcome, and could, we fear, be centred around a cheap food policy that would undermine the high animal welfare, environmental and food standards that our farming industry is required to work under. Mr Gove has stated publicly he won’t allow this to happen – let us hope he is in office and we can hold him to that. This could result in tariff-free access to the UK market and leave the UK restricted and unable to export to the EU, our biggest overseas market. Theresa May’s deal would effectively include a customs union for a transitionary period, which would be better news for agriculture, as this should minimise trade disruption. “Agriculture, at farm level, will face significant challenge in adapting away from CAP support” Whichever route the UK takes, Agriculture, at farm level, will face significant challenge in moving away from CAP support. That support has been worth £3.1bn across the UK out of a total net farm income of circa £4.1bn, so its removal amounts to a major loss. This support has allowed many farm businesses and associated food and commodity production to be economically sustainable at pretty low prices – indeed at, or below direct costs of production in many cases. “The new Agricultural Bill focuses much more on natural capital and the environment” The new Agricultural Bill focuses much more on natural capital and the environment, with precious little mention of food production, or the economics of food production. “The impact will be serious on most production-orientated farm businesses” The impact will be serious on most production-orientated farm businesses and we also believe is likely to put further downward pressure on farmland values over the next one to three years as farm businesses and farming families deal with the impact of the transition on their own businesses. There are clearly counter balances to this pressure on land values, such as market supply, rollover of development gains, low interest rates, wealth buyers, etc., but the outlook is difficult and, on balance, negative during this period of major restructure for the industry that will follow. “Our strong advice to family and large farming businesses alike is to waste no time in carrying out an impact assessment” As a firm that is heavily embedded in the farming sector and family farming businesses (large and small, tenants and landowners alike) at grass roots level, our strong advice to small and large farming businesses alike is to waste no time in carrying out an impact assessment on farming without BPS payments and using assets to best effect, as well as considering how major diversification projects and capital grants can help support and build the profit and loss account. For some, this will also be a catalyst to press on with generational change, perhaps the greatest opportunity we have seen since the 1970s and 1980s. “The Agriculture Bill will bring a transition away from direct support, and farming businesses need to make the most of this transition window” Looking at all this in more detail, the new Agriculture Bill will bring a transition away from direct support, starting in just two years time. Over this year and next year, BPS will continue at current levels, and farming businesses should make the most of this narrow window to produce an effective five- to ten-year plan that delivers certainty of profitability post BPS withdrawal and meets the needs of those within the business – albeit those within the business may well change. Looking back, its fair to say that BPS payments and before that IACS income, have probably acted as a comfort blanket for the sector and in some cases (if not the sector in general), have taken focus away from what is actually generating profit. It is clear that there will be some difficult conversations ahead for all of us involved in the industry. Not many farmers or landowners are yet thinking about life without BPS. Tenants, especially those on an FBT, are going to be in a particularly difficult place; where often numbers without BPS simply don’t work under current business structures. “Brown&Co has encouraged clients to start looking much harder at whole-cost recording and net margin calculations by enterprise” Brown&Co has encouraged clients to start looking much harder at whole-cost recording and net margin calculations by enterprise, identifying soils, crops and rotational positions that don’t make money; in fact make significant losses. Operating costs are in some cases as high as direct or variable costs and both have grown massively in the past 10 years (doubled in most cases). This is a fundamental change. Rather than looking at gross margin replacement when considering the viability of an enterprise, it is net margin that should be the focus to help drive on change and reduction of operating costs (unit number, efficiency of use, etc). Radical rather than subtle change is likely to be the key to success. “We need to embrace, rather than fight, the Gove plan on marginal land” We need to embrace, rather than fight, the Gove plan on marginal land. Such land might look very different to that which most people would consider being marginal today – for example, land which is only returning a profit because of BPS and cannot be turned around by any of the approaches outlined in this article will come into that category. Some parts of the country won’t be cropped and stocked as they are now. It is not just poorer soils that come into this category. For example, areas that require high inputs, such as land with resistant blackgrass that does not necessarily produce high yields, may also become unviable – it probably is already; but is masked by BPS. New stewardship, or ELMS and other land uses that provide a direct return with substantially less operating costs, or land use schemes that provide payments for delivery of “eco-system services” by the private sector that are already being piloted around the country may unlock major reductions in operating costs and should be encouraged and looked at as serious alternatives to current production and land use. Many arable growers typically spend £500/ha on inputs and near that on operating costs, but not all crops return £1000/ha or more. The trick will be to readjust structure and match inputs to potential and significantly reduce, where appropriate, fixed costs, particularly labour and machinery. “We believe there are going to be opportunities to draw major environmental schemes together” Farmers should not be afraid of large schemes – though undoubtedly ELMS will need to work better than past Stewardship schemes and payments for eco-system services will need to be realistic and be paid on time. We believe there are going to be opportunities to draw environmental schemes together, perhaps attracting £350-£500/ha annual payments, particularly for habitat creation. It won’t necessarily be too expensive to establish and manage, and in some cases, may be viable for whole farms where significant cuts in the fixed cost base can be made, rather than trying to scrape together £800-£1000/ha output from production from a much higher traditionally equipped cost base. In the livestock sector, there is much talk about challenged landscapes, where support payments will continue to be required, perhaps tied to environment land management schemes (ELMS). These areas are no different to land that cannot produce a return from arable crops – operators will need to be remunerated if society wants the land to be managed. “If ELMS-type payments are available it might be easier to manage the land with livestock, which could provide new share farming opportunities for hard working, skilled people” We see a resurgence in share farming, particularly for ruminant livestock. If we assume there is no net margin earning potential under arable cropping on some soils, and ELMS-type payments are available for managing land to a prescription targeted at environmental benefits, it might be easier and cheaper to manage the land with livestock, which could provide an opportunity for hard working skilled people to run their own businesses as share farmers on a zero-rent basis and who can build scale across multiple holdings. We see a fundamental shift in the balance of land supply and operator/land user demand from a shortage of tenanted land opportunity to an over-supply and shortage of operators/land users/tenants – that is likely to change the price of the opportunity substantially. There will be share-farming opportunities in the arable sector as well, perhaps replacing contract farming models where there is a more even distribution of risk and reward and focussed on net margin sharing from production. Without BPS, landowner’s returns will reduce substantially. “We will see a different patchwork of farming arrangements” We will see a different patchwork of farming arrangements, growing the best crops and stock in the best rotational positions across multiple holdings and putting other land into ELMS, which might be rotational or fixed. “As a firm, we spend a lot of time looking at planning opportunities, and there are plenty of them.” What of other options beyond the core farm business? As a firm, we spend a lot of time looking at planning opportunities and there are plenty of them - to create and grow asset value to either release capital, or develop new income streams. The current planning framework is pretty open to this, especially if ideas for development add or create employment, or satisfy housing needs. “At current land values, most owner occupiers still have a reasonably high value capital base they can borrow against.” At current land values, most owner occupiers still have a reasonably high value capital base they can borrow against. At today’s relatively low interest rates they can fix those borrowings for the long term. They can create a 10-14% return on debt leveraged investment by building, for example, office space, a nursery, or pig or poultry unit, glamping enterprises, and much more, while increasing the capital value of the business and generating additional net income returns. “Over the past year we have also done a lot of grant work on small niche start-ups, tourism, conversions, adding value to production, creating capital value and capital generation.” Family and larger agricultural businesses should focus hard on new enterprise opportunities that add to the bottom line and capital grants to ease the cost and transition into them. Over the past year we have also done a lot of grant work on small niche start-ups, tourism, conversions, creating capital value and capital generation. In some cases, it is quite possible they will see their turnover halve, but they will increase their net profit many times over. “We believe we will see big capital grants becoming available to encourage investment, to increase efficiency and add value.” Where soils are suitable for irrigation, water storage will become critical. We believe we will see more big capital grants becoming available to encourage investment to increase water storage and efficiency of use in such areas. “The elephant in the room is the price of land and the current operating cost infrastructure.” Of course, the elephant in the room is the price of land and the current operating cost infrastructure. There are lots of examples where land is still achieving very high values, but on the whole, prices are coming down, and some significantly so. We could see 20% coming off in the next 2-3 years, although actual figures will be very location dependant. “It is not all bleak. At 1.5-2% return, the changes ahead will encourage institutional and wealth capital investment interest, perhaps on a scale not seen for 30 years.” It is not all bleak. At 1.5-2% return, the changes ahead will encourage institutional and wealth capital investment interest, perhaps on a scale not seen for 30 years. This would provide opportunity for farmers to operate (joint ventures, share farming and under tenancies) perhaps on sale and lease back terms, unlocking capital for further investment in production efficiencies, or for distribution to the wider family. “Brown & Co has wide-ranging expertise in all rural matters, including farm management consultancy, land and property, planning and architecture. We can and want to help with the transition; ahead of pressure that will come with falling BPS payments from 2021.” For many farmers, coping with the substantial change that lies ahead will be a major challenge. Brown & Co has wide-ranging expertise in all rural matters, including farm management consultancy, land and property, planning and architecture. We can and want to help with the transition; ahead of pressure that will come with falling BPS payments from 2021, while we have healthy land and property values to help with that transition through investment and restructuring using BPS payments to assist with cash flow and help landlord / tenant changing relationships while there is income to share. We are here to help. Let’s get Fit for the Future together!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1609
__label__wiki	0.696567	0.696567	Omni by terex shortlisted for three industry awards Powerscreen is delighted that its revolutionary OMNI by Terex has been shortlisted in three separate industry awards that are taking place over the next month: KHL World Demolition Awards, IQ Excellence Awards, and MPA Health and Safety Awards. OMNI by Terex is a new, first-of-its kind innovation that improves efficiency, simplifies the process, and most importantly, reduces the risk of injury on crushing and screening jobsites. It delivers a tablet-based interface that is fitted inside the cab of a material feed excavator and gives operators centralised remote access to multiple machine control systems within a crushing and screening train. The technology enhances jobsite safety by giving the operator full control and ability of immediate intervention without having to leave the cab, reducing the operator’s direct contact with heavy duty crushing equipment at ground level and other elements of the jobsite (such as dust/moving equipment). It also simplifies and improves efficiency of the operation of crushing and screening equipment by providing real-time information and increased visibility through live-camera views, so the operator can make informed decisions and adjust settings when needed. These features and benefits were noticed and therefore shortlisted by the following key industry awards: 1. The KHL World Demolition Awards has shortlisted Terex Corporation in its ‘Manufacturer Innovation Plant & Equipment’ category recognising its innovative approach to the design and engineering behind OMNI by Terex. The winners will be announced on Thursday, 24th October in Boston. 2. The IQ Excellence Awards has shortlisted Terex Corporation for its ‘Most Effective Process Improvement’ category for the OMNI by Terex as a project that delivered improved operational performance. Kieran Hegarty, President of Terex Materials Processing, has also been shortlisted for ‘Most Inspirational Leader’, recognising an individual who has made the strongest positive impact on the team they are part of. The winners will be announced at the annual ‘Stonecrushers Ball’ taking place on Friday, 25th October in Belfast. 3. MPA Health and Safety Awards is the premier event for health and safety within the mineral products industry showcases the steps industry is taking to move closer to the ultimate target of Zero Harm. OMNI by Terex has been shortlisted under ‘Engineering Initiatives’ for demonstrating an innovative or evolutionary engineering design, improvement or solution which has led to the most notable elimination or reduction in the risk of injury and/or occupational ill-health. The winners will be announced at the MPA Health & Safety Awards on Wednesday, 13th November in London. Kieran Hegarty, President Terex Materials Processing said “It is terrific to see OMNI by Terex shortlisted in these industry awards, particularly in such highly competitive categories. It is affirmation from external, reputable industry experts of the dedication that our team puts into developing pioneering, purpose-driven ideas that adds genuine value and transforms the experience that customers have with Terex products.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1610
__label__wiki	0.818448	0.818448	Henry lands £115m east London apartment job By Will Ing2019-04-03T13:29:00+01:00 Development in east London is for housing association Guinness Partnerships Henry has bagged an £115m contract to build a mixed-use development with 500 apartments (pictured) in Bromley-by-Bow, east London. The job is for housing association Guinness Partnership, which is building a total of 900 homes on the Imperial Street site. Henry will design and build the first phase of the scheme, which will feature around 3,600m2 of community, commercial and retail space, as well as a basement and energy centre. Henry will be joined by project manager and cost consultant Arcadis, M&E engineer Hoare Lea and structural engineer Waterman. The architect is Assael. The contractor won the job through a negotiated procedure. Henry, which is based in Hounslow, is working on the second phase of a £200m scheme to turn a former barracks in Brighton in to student flats while in south London it is turning the former headquarters of Croydon council into 500 homes. Henry Construction Taylor Wimpey completions down by 40% after covid hit Output in 2020 ‘significantly impacted’ by pandemic but housebuilder says market remains ’robust’ Housing completions ‘tripled’ after spring covid lockdown Latest figures from building control records show rapid recovery in output during quarter three 2020 Latest lockdown putting the brakes on housing sales, RICS warns Surveyors expect levels of activity to fall in coming weeks	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1613
__label__wiki	0.767063	0.767063	The Bulldog Belmore to Open Tomorrow Thu 12 Mar 2015, 11:58 AM The Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs will unveil the most innovative sporting retail experience in Australia at the official opening of ‘The Bulldog Belmore’ tomorrow. Combining a café with a merchandise shop, The Bulldog Belmore is set to become an iconic destination for Bulldogs members and fans with some unique features on offer including: · The Bulldog Belmore clothing range available exclusively in the shop · A ‘personalisation station’ where merchandise can be customised while enjoying a coffee · A jumbotron designed to replicate the big screen experience of game day with match replays and social media feeds as well as the option of signing up to become a Born & Bred Bulldogs member · Regular appearances from past and present players · Award winning coffee, freshly made wraps, sandwiches, pies, juices and gelato on the menu The Bulldog Belmore has been styled to celebrate the Club’s 80 year history and the industrial feel of the space reflects the Bulldogs’ reputation for hard work. “The Bulldog Belmore has taken inspiration from the best sporting retail experiences around the world and we’re delivering them to the heart of our community,” said Chief Executive Raelene Castle. “It is our hope that The Bulldog becomes a hub for the Bulldogs family, a destination for members and fans from around Australia and around the world to come together to share their passion for the Club or to just chill out with the free wifi. “The Bulldogs regularly feature as one of the top ranking clubs in merchandise sales and The Bulldog gives our members and fans a new and unique way to connect with the Club. The Bulldog Belmore, 376 Burwood Road, Belmore, will be open to the public from 2pm tomorrow, Friday, 13 March. Regular opening hours will be 7am-5pm seven days a week.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1614
__label__wiki	0.964915	0.964915	‘It makes no sense’: Instagram influencer’s mother talks about her daughter’s mysterious death by: Rudabeh Shahbazi and Ji Suk Yi and Nexstar Media Wire HOUSTON (NewsNation Now) — Houston police are investigating the mysterious death of a social media star, and her mother is speaking out, calling for a full investigation and justice On Saturday, Nov. 28, Alexis Leigh Robinault, 26, was found unclothed on the side of the road. Known as Alexis Sharkey on Instagram, the popular influencer has over 67,000 followers. Homicide detectives noted “no visible wounds” on her body in a statement. Stacey Robinault, Alexis’ mother, spoke with NewsNation anchor Rudabeh Shahbazi on Sunday to discuss her daughter’s case. Citing the strange circumstances surrounding the discovery of her daughter’s body, Stacey believes foul play was involved. “I mean the nature (in which) she was found would suggest that was not natural and that was, you know, done to her,” the grieving mother said. Police investigating after body of Instagram influencer found on side of road “It’s every parent’s worst nightmare, and of course, it was devastating. And we are still just trying to get one foot in front of another and keep going,” said Stacey. Stacey added that she views her daughter’s huge social media following as a help rather than a hindrance in the investigation. “The police, who I feel like they are working very hard, I feel like this just keeps, I hate to say pressure because it sounds like I don’t think they’re doing their job… but they are,” she said. “I just think it keeps the focus on her and to solve it.” How to watch NewsNation: WGNA Channel Finder Alexis’ followers and fans have reached out to the family and authorities with Stacey adding, “We’ve seen a huge outpouring from the people of Houston.” The tragedy has left Stacey asking “why?” “It makes no sense. She was beauitful, she was loving and she was so good to people. I don’t understand,” she said. Describing Alexis as a loving and caring person since she was a young child, Stacey said she has been comforted to hear those characteristics reflected in the response from those that knew her daughter. “I hope her legacy is… that we need to be good to one another, to show love and humanity to one another,” said Stacey. A GoFundMe set up to help with funeral expenses and travel costs for her family describes Alexis as “a wife, daughter, sister, friend and loved by many.” Stacey says that she talks with Alexis’ husband daily. Download the NewsNationNow app “Quite frankly, we just want the investigation to go forward. We’re not going to say anything that biases any opinion. I feel like it’s been pretty brutal out there enough and I don’t want to hurt anyone,” she said. Houston police urge anyone with information in this case to contact the Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS. Man found shot to death in car in Fayetteville; 2nd victim hospitalized, police say Man wounded in shooting near Wake Forest, suspect on the run, officials say	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1621
__label__wiki	0.913937	0.913937	Black Americans call Trump rally plan in Tulsa ‘a slap in the face’ OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Black community and political leaders called on President Donald Trump to at least change the Juneteenth date for a rally kicking off his return to public campaigning, saying Thursday that plans for a rally on the day that marks the end of slavery in America come as a “slap in the face.” From Sen. Kamala Harris of California to Tulsa civic officials, black leaders said it was offensive for Trump to pick that date — June 19 — and that place — Tulsa, an Oklahoma city that in 1921 was the site of a fiery and orchestrated white-on-black killing spree. “This isn’t just a wink to white supremacists — he’s throwing them a welcome home party,” Harris, a leading contender to be Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s running mate, tweeted of Trump’s rally plans. “Tulsa is outraged,” said Sherry Gamble Smith, president of Tulsa’s Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce, an organization named after the prosperous black community that white Oklahomans burned down in the 1921 attack. Tulsans marked the 99th anniversary of what was one of modern America’s bloodiest rampages targeting black communities a week ago. “To choose the date, to come to Tulsa, is totally disrespectful and a slap in the face to even happen,” Gamble Smith said. At a minimum, Gamble Smith said, the campaign should “change it to Saturday the 20th, if they’re going to have it.” Trump announced the rally plan as he met with a handful of African American supporters on Wednesday afternoon. It comes as his harsh law-and-order stance appears to fall increasingly out of sync with a growing concern over police abuse of African Americans after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Trump campaign officials defended the rally plan. “As the party of Lincoln, Republicans are proud of the history of Juneteenth,” said Katrina Pierson, senior adviser to the Trump campaign. “President Trump has built a record of success for Black Americans, including unprecedented low unemployment prior to the global pandemic, all-time high funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and criminal justice reform.” Trump’s campaign has been eager to resume large rallies as it tries to move past the coronavirus pandemic and reconnect with the president’s conservative base in his favorite format. While Trump focused most of his rallies earlier this year on battleground states, Oklahoma stands out as reliable Trump territory. It gave him a 36 percentage point victory in the state in 2016. But Tulsa, an oil center along the Arkansas River in the northeast of the state, has had its own marches, viral videos and problematic police actions during this month’s unrest. On Tuesday, Tulsa police released video and said they were investigating officers who handcuffed and arrested two black teenagers for jaywalking. Video of the June 4 incident showed officers forcibly pinned one of the two unidentified teens stomach-down on the ground. “Get off me! I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe!” one teen shouts in the police video. “You can breathe just fine,” the officer replies. On Monday, a Tulsa police major played down police shootings of African Americans nationally by telling a radio show that statistically, “we’re shooting African Americans about 24% less than we probably ought to be, based on the crimes being committed.” And on Wednesday, the same day Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum welcomed news of Trump’s rally pick as evidence of the city’s progress against COVID-19, Bynum apologized for recent remarks about a 2016 Tulsa police killing of an unarmed black man. Bynum had said the killing was “more about the really insidious nature of drug utilization than it is about race.” Nationally, as research brings to light more about the 1921 massacre and its victims, Tulsa increasingly has become associated with the rampage in which white Tulsans razed a thriving black business community, killing as many as 300 people. Long dismissed by generations of white Tulsans as a race “riot,” the May 31-June 1 events were marked this year by community memorials. Oklahoma’s black Democratic Party state chairwoman also condemned Trump’s rally plan. “A day set aside to commemorate the freedom of enslaved people must not be marred by the words or actions of a racist president,” Alicia Andrews said. Community groups had earlier canceled a main Tulsa Juneteenth celebration because of the coronavirus pandemic. Some black Tulsans said they planned to turn out for public protests of Trump on that day. “There’s definitely going to be demonstrating,” Gamble Smith said. WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Metro police are looking for a man accused of crushing an officer in a doorway as a violent mob of Donald Trump supporters forced their way into the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6. Capitol riot arrests: What we know about these notable suspects (NEXSTAR) - A decade or two ago, it may have been impossible to track down many of the individuals who overran and occupied the United States Capitol on January 6th. The age of social media has given investigators and amateur internet sleuths a trove of images to pore over and match. As of Tuesday, authorities had opened about 170 investigations into people who potentially committed crimes, according to the Associated Press. That number is expected to grow.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1622
__label__wiki	0.90115	0.90115	Crew digs through tons of trash to find Indiana man’s wallet LOGANSPORT, Ind. (AP) — A northern Indiana man whose cash-filled wallet was accidentally thrown out got it back last week after a crew waded through tons of trash and found it, wet and smelly, near the bottom. Logansport resident Robert Nolte said his wallet ended up in the trash Thursday when he asked a friend to throw out a pair of green camouflage pants that were covered in white paint. After his trash was hauled away, Nolte realized his wallet was missing and that it had been in the discarded pants. At his wife’s urging, he called a city code enforcement officer, Johnny Quinones, and explained the situation. “I originally told the caller that there would be no way to find it,” Quinones told the (Logansport) Pharos-Tribune. Quinones nonetheless worked with a crew from trash-hauler Republic Services to search for the pants after determining which driver had collected Nolte’s trash. They made their way through 9 tons (8 metric tons) of garbage dumped onto a concrete slab, looking for the pants, which Nolte’s friend had rolled up and placed, unbagged, on top of Nolte’s trash. They eventually discovered the pants at the bottom of the trash pile, with the cash-filled wallet still in one of its pockets. Quinones thanked Republic Services for allowing the search then summoned Nolte, turning the wallet over to him. “It smelled a little bad and it was a bit wet, but I can buy another wallet,” said Nolte, who had made a trip to the bank before his wallet went missing. “I took out a $100 bill to give to Johnny for finding my wallet. He refused it. Johnny, being the nice guy that he is, wouldn’t take the money,” Nolte said. “He just said, ‘God will do me better down the road.’” More Weird news Stories by ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press / Jan 15, 2021 CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A pigeon that Australia declared a biosecurity risk has received a reprieve after a U.S. bird organization declared its identifying leg band was fake. The band suggested the bird found in a Melbourne backyard on Dec. 26 was a racing pigeon that had left the U.S. state of Oregon, 13,000 kilometers (8,000 miles) away, two months earlier. Law enforcement in Raleigh gears up for possible armed protest at NC Capitol this weekend 7 arrested in NC drug bust; 5 detained who didn’t know cops were at drug house, officials say	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1623
__label__cc	0.562945	0.437055	Tag Archives: cybersecurity New EU Cybersecurity Rules Should Promote Security Mitigation, Avoid Compliance Red Tape EU, News & Events, Privacy & SecurityBy Heather Greenfield December 16, 2020 Brussels, BELGIUM — The European Commission published today a legislative proposal to update the 2016 Network and Information Security Directive. The proposal aims to reduce regulatory inconsistencies across the EU’s internal market and it encourages security information sharing to help companies effectively address future cybersecurity risks. But the proposal also suggests that cloud computing providers,… The European Commission Proposes New EU Data Sharing Rules, Expands Restrictions for International Transfers of Certain Data EU, Internet Freedom, News & Events, Privacy & SecurityBy Heather Greenfield November 25, 2020 Brussels, BELGIUM — The European Commission published a new proposal today, the Data Governance Act, to facilitate data sharing among public and private organisations. The legislative proposal also sets out conditions for people to share their data for the public good in the name of “data altruism”. Today’s proposal seeks to provide legal certainty for… CCIA Submits Comments on the Review of EU Cybersecurity Law EU, News & Events, Privacy & SecurityBy Heather Greenfield October 1, 2020 CCIA has submitted comments to the European Commission’s consultation on the review of the Network and Information Security (NIS) Directive. Two years into force, CCIA believes that the NIS Directive has contributed to a higher level of security of network and information systems. Above all, the principles and foundations of the EU’s first cybersecurity legislation… CCIA Dismayed by AG Opposition to Stronger Consumer Encryption Options Internet Freedom, Privacy & SecurityBy Heather Greenfield October 3, 2019 Washington — US Attorney General Barr, along with officials in several other countries, are planning an open letter asking that Facebook not deploy end-to-end encryption to protect consumers using its apps, according to various news reports. Facebook is reportedly developing better encryption features in response to users’ increased demand for more online privacy. A letter… Panelists Announced: Transatlantic Digital Economy Dialogue 2019 European Parliament Vote Calls For Better Handling Of Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities EU, News & Events, Privacy & SecurityBy Heather Greenfield July 10, 2018 Brussels — Today, the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy Committee (ITRE) adopted its report on the proposed EU Cybersecurity Act. The report includes provisions to improve how EU Member States manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities to avoid large-scale exploitation of software vulnerabilities as seen during the “WannaCry” attack. Negotiations between the European Parliament, Council and Commission… Takeaways from Disrupter Series Hearing on The Internet of Things, Manufacturing, and Innovation Blog, Jobs & Innovation, USBy Hilary Rosenthal January 30, 2018 The Internet of Things (IoT) is already impacting and changing the global manufacturing landscape. On Thursday January 18, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection held a hearing as part of their Disrupter Series on IoT, Manufacturing and Innovation. Specifically, the Committee heard testimony from Rodney Masney, Vice President, Technology… CCIA Panel at IGF: “Crime and Jurisdiction in Cyberspace: Towards Solutions” News & EventsBy Maggie Clark December 19, 2017 CCIA is participating in this week’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Geneva, Switzerland. CCIA and the Council of Europe will host a joint session on “Crime and Jurisdiction in Cyberspace: Towards Solutions” on Wednesday, December 20. Details are below: CCIA Panel at IGF: "Crime and Jurisdiction in Cyberspace: Towards Solutions"	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1625
__label__wiki	0.862656	0.862656	Anne Arundel releases details on how people over 75 can sign up for coronavirus vaccines Orioles Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. marries Anne Arundel County judge Anne Arundel’s first community solar project to go online this summer; three more proposed in Harwood area Annapolis Business Contemplates Civil Unrest On the Level: Be careful with putting a roof over heat pump Woman walking on Ritchie Highway in Glen Burnie dragged into woods, raped by stranger Wednesday afternoon, police say Drug shortage worries Anne Arundel Medical Center By By TINA REED and Staff Writer A nationwide drug shortage has hit close to home. At Anne Arundel Medical Center, health care officials were scrambling because a medication used to reverse anesthesia ran low over the weekend, an AAMC official told the Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing. The hospital was able to secure the medication to avoid postponing any surgeries. But such supply issues are an increasing problem for hospitals around Maryland and are driving up costs, said Dr. Barry Meisenberg, AAMC's chairman for Quality Improvement and Healthcare Systems Research. "This is not an AAMC problem. This is not an Anne Arundel County problem. This is a nationwide distribution problem, which has a lot of people concerned," Meisenberg said. In 2011, more than 250 drugs were on a national U.S. Food & Drug Administration list of shortages - a record. More than 180 of those shortages involved sterile injectable drugs. The shortages included cancer drugs, anesthetics used for patients undergoing surgery, drugs needed for emergency medicine, and electrolytes needed for patients on IV feeding, the FDA said. The FDA attributes the shortages to manufacturing issues, delays in receiving raw materials from suppliers, and companies discontinuing older products for newer, more profitable drugs. Drug makers have promised Congress that they will work on the problem. On July 9, President Barack Obama signed a law providing the FDA with new authority to combat drug shortages. The law creates new requirements for manufacturers, requiring early notification to the FDA on issues that could lead to a potential shortage. "This will require a multilevel solution," Meisenberg said. Maryland lawmakers are pondering legislation to stop pharmacies from selling products to drug wholesalers rather than hospitals. They are also considering whether legislation is needed to create a way for hospitals to pool medications to prevent shortages. Physicians and patients need to advocate legislation, Meisenberg said. He cited the example of University of Maryland Womens Basketball Head Coach Brenda Frese, who has had trouble getting medication for her son, who is being treated for leukemia. The conversation in Annapolis on Tuesday was started in part because of her story. She prompted U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, D-Baltimore, to testify before Congress earlier this year about "gray-market" drug companies that allegedly created a false shortage of life-saving medicines in order to charge higher prices. Anne Arundel Medical Center Brenda Frese	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1630
__label__wiki	0.648164	0.648164	Hour of the Wolf by Anastasia Minster Title: Hour of the Wolf Dreams like fairy tales can be good or bad and “Hour of the Wolf” by Anastasia Minster, through songs and atmosphere, attempts to quantify the shadows and demons that surround us and, in consequence, becomes something of a concept album. Now, extemporisations around the fables of the soul are hardly new for Mélanie De Biasio, as an example, has made a career out of the seasoning jazz with chanson to similar spiritual effect yet there is something purer, perhaps even innocent, about Anastasia Minster’s approach. The sun may not shine in her bewitched universe but neither is this album the bleak experience that you might expect. The atmosphere is certainly ethereal with her sympathetic accompaniment moving sinuously as if part of the sound track to some arthouse movie from the east end of Europe while Ms. Minster, for her part seems sometimes youthfully uncertain, sometimes confident yet always allowing the notes to breathe with “When I Die”, in particular becoming almost transcendental. That makes Ms. Minster a young talent with the scope to develop into a swan and I would expect her voice to grow less reflective and more dramatic with the passing of time. Her album “Hour of the Wolf”, therefore, seems something of an anachronism in these days of the quick buck as it tells a story that does not yet have an ending. The album is available for download from Bandcamp and other digital outlets. www.anastasiaminster.ca Review Date: December 10 2017	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1633
__label__cc	0.707874	0.292126	Decentralised Sanitation Systems City Sanitation Planning Our Partners & Networks City Alliance EU Consortium How Donations Help Our sanitation solutions go where centralised sewer systems don’t—giving people access to basic sanitation (a human right), reducing environmental contamination, recovering valuable resources, and producing reusable by-products for agriculture and energy. To be sustainable, decentralised systems must be low-cost, require little to no water and electricity to run, use locally available materials and bio-based processes, and be simple to operate and maintain. Sustainability also requires buy-in and ownership from the local community as well as policy support from local governments. BORDA and its partners design, implement and evaluate decentralised sanitation systems around the world. > Faecal sludge management (FSM) & the sanitation value chain > Wastewater treatment (DEWATS) > Biogas > Solid waste management (DESWAM) The urgent need: developing sanitation systems where the sewer doesn’t go Dar es Salaam, Tanzania city sanitation planning map FSM: working along the entire sanitation value chain 60% of the world’s population lacks access to safely managed sanitation and 1/3 lack even basic sanitation. Those who do have access to simple sanitation mostly use pit latrines. Particularly in urban areas, the lack of wastewater management endangers public health and pollutes the environment, as informal collection services often dispose of the faecal sludge in water bodies or fields. Faecal sludge management (FSM) is a multidisciplinary approach to develop solutions for this problem. It includes technical options for customised sludge collection, transport, treatment, and recycling—while also integrating a business model as an essential part of the concept. In the field of faecal sludge management (FSM), BORDA and its partner CDD Society are pioneers and leaders with over 10 years of on-the-ground project experience around the world. Our full-cycle approach enables town-scale FSM infrastructure and services adapted to community needs, with FSM systems that are replicable and adaptable to other locations. Our process includes: stakeholder surveys to better understand local sanitation needs and challenges data- and stakeholder-informed designs for end-to-end FSM systems location-tailored faecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP) construction and operation, with technical specifications derived from the baseline study Our system solutions include: policy frameworks for local authorities with stage-based implementation FSTP operating policies streamlined transportation of faecal sludge from septic tanks and pits support for local authorities and state governments in the bidding and selection process, in preparing bid documents and processes, and evaluating bidders From start to finish, FSM services are designed to ensure that city partners achieve their sanitation goals Integrating the entire FSM value chain into city planning, generating sustainable income through sludge collection and treatment services Devanahalli, India: a model FSM system for nationwide replication Supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation In Devanahalli, a town of 30,000 people located 40 km northeast of Bangalore, the local municipality joined forces with experts from BORDA and our partner CDD Society to design and build a successful, first-in-India faecal sludge treatment plant (FSTP). No sewer systems for the next 10 years, rapid growth with no piped water supply Against this stark reality, the need for faecal sludge management (FSM) in Devanahalli was critical. The town faced an urgent need to deal with: lack of treatment capacity for faecal sludge collected in tanks and pits (10x more toxic than sewage) open defecation faecal sludge dumped into fields and water bodies night soil washed out into open drains and ditches These challenges are typical of countless municipalities around the world. With its FSTP, Devanahalli has become a proving ground for innovation in FSM. In India alone, where water-borne faecal contamination kills 500,000 people every year, FSM can serve 7,000 small towns and cities that will be home to 300 million people by 2030. A new approach to technology and management An intensive collaboration in Devanahalli between locals and experts has produced a holistic, scalable FSM solution that meets local needs and works within local conditions along the entire FSM value chain from initial capture to final reuse. The project demonstrates implementations in two key areas: treatment of faecal sludge for towns of 20–30k people (FSTP design, construction & operation) management approaches for sustainable operations and financing Launched in 2016 and financed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the success of the Devanahalli FSTP has led to: receipt of the 2017 Best Innovation in Sanitation Award (FICCI – Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) adoption of the Devanahalli model for 30 new FSM projects currently commissioned in towns across India, with over 100 expected by 2019 as part of the Clean India Mission FSM system designs for Nepal, Bangladesh and Bhutan > download the info poster (10MB PDF) > more about Devanahalli-inspired FSM at borda-sa.org In a model project attracting international attention, a new approach to town-scale sanitation services Devanahalli FSTP: odour-free and attractive Video: Outside Bangalore, India's first faecal sludge treatment plant A second act for faecal sludge: reusable by-products sludge → soil conditioner biogas → fuel for cooking leachate → composting of solid waste treated effluent → irrigation Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: innovating for tight spaces In providing FSM services for all residents, access to homes can be a challenge. Especially in high-density areas, where narrow irregular streets block the large trucks typically used for faecal sludge collection. In Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s most populous city, two BORDA-built faecal sludge treatment plants (FSTPs) make use of innovative solutions for reaching homes and transporting sludge. The Kigamboni plant—which serves 40,000 people from 6,000 households—uses Sludge-Go, a small tractor with a tank-trailer and motorised pump. The Mlalakua plant, which treats up to 5 cubic metres of sludge daily for 20,000 people, employs motorised trikes to transport small tanks and hand-pumping equipment, which are then carried the last few metres on foot. For both FSTPs, all homes in their service areas are now within reach. > See more about Sludge-Go and the Kigamboni FSTP at borda-africa.org Sludge-Go: a small tractor with a tank-trailer & motorised pump Motorised trikes transport small tanks and hand-pumping equipment DEWATS: bio-based, low-cost decentralised wastewater treatment In many countries around the world, wastewater treatment systems are inadequate or non-existent. Conventional sewerage systems are often difficult or not feasible to build due to financial limitations, lack of density, or the rapid growth of unplanned settlements. As a result, more than 80% of the world’s wastewater is discharged untreated into the environment. DEWATS are able to supply densely populated urban areas, as well as rural areas, with adequate wastewater treatment. Easy maintenance, low construction and operation costs, and independence from urban infrastructure makes DEWATS suitable for poor urban and peri-urban areas, schools, hospitals, and small businesses with organic loads in their wastewater. The DEWATS technology implemented by the BORDA network has proven itself for many years in Asia and Africa, and has become an integral part of numerous government sanitation programmes. > download the BORDA DEWATS inventory (4MB PDF) DEWATS reduces the organic load in wastewater, one of the most significant causes of disease and environmental contamination Anaerobic baffled reactor: the heart of DEWATS (click to enlarge) Tanzania: UN-Habitat—scaling up and replicating decentralised wastewater treatment systems Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with its extensive non-sewered areas and a population set to double in the next 10 years, is fertile ground for demonstrating the suitability of DEWATS. A UN-funded BORDA project, conducted at multiple sites in non-sewered areas of the city, aims to use its comprehensively collected baseline data to develop standards and guidelines that will support the scaling up and replication of decentralised treatment systems across Tanzania. The project Demonstration of decentralised wastewater projects in non-sewered areas of Dar es Salaam, funded by UNEP and UN-HABITAT, intends to showcase the suitability of decentralised wastewater treatment projects for non-sewered areas such as the large housing developments emerging on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam. > learn more at borda-africa.org New housing development in a non-sewered area Video: The Urban Sanitation Challenge (Tanzania) provides context for the UN-Habitat project Cambodia: UNICEF—implementing school-based sanitation for 30,000 people School should not make children sick. But in many countries, schools have either have no toilets or they have highly inadequate ones. Girls in particular will often miss school when there are no safe toilets. BORDA and its partners work closely with schools to improve the situation for children. Applying the School Based Sanitation (SBS) approach in more than 50 Cambodian schools in cooperation with UNICEF, BORDA Cambodia and its partner ESC (Environmental Sanitation Cambodia) have improved the health, hygiene & sanitation situation for more than 30,000 students and teachers. Our solutions for schools focus on providing water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities supported by education and proper management: A technical component with the construction of child-friendly toilets, biogas plants to generate energy for cooking in the school kitchens, and a decentralised wastewater treatment system (DEWATS). A social component with hygiene education for students and teachers, as regular handwashing with soap can prevent many diseases. A management component to develop internal processes for maintaining the facilities and providing hygiene education. > learn more at borda-sea.org > download the Cambodia SBS brochure (0.9MB PDF) Video: an overview of school-based sanitation (SBS) projects implemented by ESC-BORDA in Cambodia Kabul, Afghanistan: treating used water for 10,000 mosque visitors a day The Abdul Rahman Great Mosque, inaugurated on 20 July 2012, serves more than 10,000 Muslim visitors per day. It is one of the largest mosques in Afghanistan and Central Asia. Its decentralised wastewater treatment system was attached to an already existing but underdesigned settler, in order to enhance the treatment efficiency of the used water coming from the toilet complex. The treated water irrigates the garden or is discharged into a nearby drain. The treatment plant is operated and maintained by the mosque management, with training provided by BORDA engineers. > learn more at borda-wesca.org The Adbul Rahman Great Mosque, one of the largest in Afghanistan Pondicherry, India: wastewater treatment for Aravind Eye Hospital Aravind Eye Hospitals is a hospital chain in India that plays a major role in the eradication of a cataract-related blindness in India. The 500-bed hospital in Pondicherry discharges more than 300 cubic metres of wastewater per day. BORDA and its local partners designed and installed a decentralised wastewater system that successfully tackles this problem. During the planning process, efficient use of the available land and the reuse of the treated water were given the highest priority. The implementation of this treatment plant allows the hospital to save more than 100,000 cubic metres of fresh water annually, by using treated water to irrigate a large garden and orchard. > download the fact sheet Video: Aravind Eye Hospital Biogas: generating renewable energy from treatment processes since the 1970s Biogas can be produced from domestic wastewater, compost, faeces, industrial wastewater with organic matter, and livestock and slaughterhouse waste. A biogas plant is often installed with DEWATS to produce methane gas, which can be used for cooking or lighting. Using biogas—a renewable energy source—instead of firewood or other energy sources helps to protect the local environment and mitigate climate change. Especially for poor families and school kitchens, using biogas brings substantial cost savings, reducing or eliminating the need to buy gas cartridges and firewood. It also enables users to operate small side businesses such as catering services or restaurants. BORDA has pioneered the implementation and dissemination of biogas applications since the 1970s. In addition to biogas for homes, schools and small businesses, BORDA is also focusing on novel uses such as powering Stirling engines for agricultural use. Biogas units connect treatment to energy generation DEWATS biogas unit (click to enlarge) Cuba: strengthening the national network of biogas users, turning waste into a resource Together with Cubasolar, BORDA is working in Cuba to strengthen the national network of biogas users from small farms. BORDA provides advice on the development of a strategy for institutional growth of the biogas movement and facilitates technical workshops. A key focus is the introduction of closed-cycle concepts, linking waste treatment with the generation of resources and the protection of aquifers. > learn more at borda-la.org DESWAM: decentralised solid waste management In many poor urban areas, neighbourhoods are difficult to reach and do not have any public or private waste management services. Waste piles up between houses, clogs drains and provides a breeding ground for pests. Decentralised solid waste management (DESWAM) offers concrete solutions to these problems. The aim: bringing together local communities, governments and the private sector to establish sustainable decentralised structures to collect and treat waste in residential areas. The BORDA network’s DESWAM service offers demand-driven modules that are adjusted to local environmental conditions and users, and provide different options for waste disposal and recycling. The end result: reuse-oriented infrastructures that keep waste out of the environment, recover valuable resources, and generate income for local communities. Optional modules include: materials recovery facilities (MRFs) built in close cooperation with local governments (where adequate space is available); composting plants where aerobic composting of organic waste reduces greenhouse gas emissions and produces nutrient-rich fertiliser; recycling depots that buy up recyclables, like plastic and glass, and resell them to the recycling industry; sorting facilities where mixed waste is separated into different categories, without further processing; proper disposal of residual waste at official landfills; waste reduction and prevention programmes; educational initiatives. The BORDA network approach includes: module selection and customisation that takes into account the number of available staff, the amount of waste, topographic conditions, environmental capacity, and financial limits; decentralised facilities that are run by private operators or by community-based organisations emerging from user communities; enabling independent small businesses that can be established in areas with limited space; transferring knowledge to support facility operators; ensuring that facilities have sustainable sources of financing, such as from the sale of compost and recyclables, and monthly fees collected from participating households. This innovative approach to providing decentralised solutions for waste management ensures sustainable functionality, even under difficult conditions. DESWAM not only contributes to a cleaner environment and improved public health, but also provides jobs and strengthens local development. Reducing the amount of waste by closing the material and nutrient cycles—together with local community members, the municipality and the private sector The need: sustainable collection & treatment of waste Indonesia: Gold Standard community-based composting Our Indonesian solid waste management projects—KIPRAH (Kita Pro Sampah is Indonesian for “We pro Waste”) VER (Voluntary Emission Reduction)—have been registered and verified as the first community-based composting projects worldwide under the Gold Standard scheme. Operated by community-based organisations, KIPRAH VER projects apply an innovative aerobic composting method that contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Developed with our Indonesian partners BEST and LPTP, KIPRAH VER was certified to the CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) Gold Standard in 2014. The aerobic composting of organic household waste, combined with reducing the amount of waste, aims to reduce climate-harming methane emissions. Through its 19 recycling centres and a partnership with German NGO atmosfair, KIPRAH VER offsets the emissions of 5,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalents per year. > download the KIPRAH VER leaflet (2MB PDF) > KIPRAH VER on atmosfair.org Am Deich 45 West and Central Asia I have read the privacy policy and I agree to my personal data being stored & used to receive the newsletter. © 2018 BORDA. All Rights Reserved. Our privacy policy gives more information on how we use cookies and how you can change your settings. By continuing to use this site, you agree to this site's use of cookies.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1639
__label__wiki	0.757419	0.757419	Home Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Military & Defense Contributors How the US's massive bombardment of Iwo Jima made it even tougher to capture the island from the Japanese Tim Kirkpatrick , We Are The Mighty U.S. Marine Corps Photo The US preceded its invasion of Iwo Jima on February 19, 1945, with massive aerial bombardment. The heavy bombing did significant damage to the surface of the island but had little effect on its defenders and made capturing the island harder. During the hell that was World War II, the US conducted 72 straight days of vicious bombing raids on the island of Iwo Jima to gain access. America did everything within their power to weaken Japanese forces before sending ground troops in to secure the rest of island for allied use. Although US forces bombed the crap out of the island, one aspect of their strategy may have been overlooked in a big way. Before the several weeks of the continued bombing, Japanese forces managed to construct well-fortified, underground structures that would withstand heavy American artillery. Once the bombing ceased, Marines and sailors were given the green light to board amphibious transport vessels and head toward the enemy's shores. Navy ships, once again, pounded the shoreland, shooting over the Marines as they moved in to attack. Within minutes, thousands of ground troops hit the beachhead expecting the unexpected. A few hours after US Marines gained a foothold on the Iwo Jima, supplies were unloaded from Coast Guard and US Navy landing craft. Associated Press. Once the Marines landed, their initial push was met with minimal pockets of small arms fire. The grunts believed the prior bombardment has killed off most of the Japanese. But as they moved forward, the grunts would soon encounter the extreme consequences resulting from the weeks of intense bombardment. Soon after the Marines moved further inland, the Japanese defenses came alive and launched a full counterattack. Ground troops fought hard, day after day. US Marines on Iwo Jima with captured Japanese flags. However, the intense allied bombings caused significant superficial damage to the island, littering the surface with debris. This clutter helped to naturally conceal the Japanese pillboxes — small, concrete guard posts with small slits for weapon fire — making it extremely difficult for ground troops to locate and destroy them before it was too late. Despite this clear disadvantage to the Marines, their fighting spirit proved superior as the grunts managed to secure the island of Iwo Jima. Read the original article on We Are The Mighty. Copyright 2020. Follow We Are The Mighty on Twitter. Sign up for a daily selection of our best stories — based on your reading preferences. SEE ALSO: 75 years ago, US Marines waded into 'the toughest battle in Marine Corps history' — here are 25 photos of the brutal fight for Tarawa NOW WATCH: Step aboard the USS Kearsarge, the US Navy workhorse that takes Marines to war More: We Are The Mighty iwo jima world war 2 World War II	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1640
__label__wiki	0.978486	0.978486	Matai mystery: Beloved Manly legend who’s disappeared Try as they may to track him down, ex-Sea Eagles teammates claim hard-hitting centre Steve Matai has totally shut himself off from his footy past. by Dean Ritchie He has become Manly's mystery man, a former two-time premiership-winning centre turned reclusive introvert on the NSW north coast. Try as they have to track him down, ex-Sea Eagles teammates say hard-hitting centre Steve Matai has totally disconnected from rugby league, shutting himself off from his footy past. Now 36, Matai has moved house without telling Manly friends, hasn't returned calls, didn't answer the front door and has refused to attend premiership reunions. There doesn't appear to be any bad blood behind Matai's move, no animosity, just a player who has totally dropped out. Kayo is your ticket to the best sport streaming Live & On-Demand. New to Kayo? Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly > Former Manly Sea Eagles centre Steve Matai has seemingly cut himself off from his NRL past. Matai is understood to be living in Ballina but no-one at Manly can locate or contact him. Two players recently visited the area and arranged a meeting through a third party but the reunion fell through late. Manly want it known he is welcome - and dearly wanted - back at the club. Matai was loved and respected in a gun Manly side which won premierships in 2008 and 2011. Those sides included great mates Kieran Foran, Anthony Watmough, Brent Kite, Jamie Lyon, Brett and Glenn Stewart, Jason King and Matt Ballin. Organisers invited Matai to the 2008 side's 10-year reunion in 2018 but he declined. The Golden Eagles - Manly's old boys group - desperately hope Matai will attend next year's decade-long anniversary to celebrate the 2011 premiership. Matai played 230 games for Manly, scoring 91 tries over 12 seasons and played 10 Tests for New Zealand before retiring in 2016. "Steve is a legend of our club and we would love to get him down for Golden Eagles Day but unfortunately we can't track him down these days," said Golden Eagles chairman, Mark Bryant, who played with Matai in the '08 triumph. Former Manly official and director, Peter Peters, who collected a rookie Matai from Sydney Airport when he signed in 2005, said: "Several of his premiership-winning teammates have tried to bring him back into the fold without success and have even gone to his town on the north coast where he lives, but to no avail. "I have no idea why he has chosen to shut his door on his great career and teammates but he will always be welcome at Manly." One of league's most feared players on the field, there are two possible theories about why Matai has disappeared now he is away from the pitch. He had a genuine dislike for the spotlight and was also gutted about an erroneous 2016 media report naming him amid match-fixing allegations. Matai furiously denied the story and it prompted a public apology from the media organisation which published the article. "He is really reclusive these days, which is really unfortunate. He just upped and left and is out of the limelight now," said one former teammate. "He obviously doesn't want to get in touch again. He has pulled back from everything. "We miss him and would love to talk to him more. It's disappointing we can't talk to him anymore because he is a great guy. We will keep trying to track him down. It sad because we all played so many years together but don't get to talk to him anymore." Steve Matai pulls off one of the biggest hits of the modern era on Rabbitohs forward Dave Tyrell in 2015. And another Sea Eagles teammate said: "He has cut himself right off. You can't get hold of him on any phone numbers. I heard he moved but no-one knew. "You know someone is keeping to themselves when people rock up his house and he doesn't live there anymore. There is no bad blood and I don't think it's personal. He just wanted to be left alone, that's the way Stevie was. "I think someone reached out to his family on social media but just got back short answers. It seems he is just happy to put his head down and do his own thing." Peters added: "Steve Matai has always been a very private person but a great team member, player and individual." Asked did he believe Matai would attend next year's reunion, one player said: "Probably not. After all this time, he probably won't come and pretend nothing has happened. All you can do is send him an invitation." Originally published as Matai mystery: Beloved Manly legend who's disappeared Who is the new lady on Burgess’ arm? Premium Content ‘It’s going to be frightening’: Trainer’s grim warning for Gal nrl 2021 steve matai manly sea eagles nrl 2021 steve matai	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1641
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__label__wiki	0.646523	0.646523	United Square, Fifth Floor 501 Avery Street CARES Act / COVID-19 Response Team J.D., with honors, The Ohio State University (2003) Public Events Editor, The Ohio State Law Journal National Moot Court Team Best Oral Advocate M.M., Ohio University (1996) B.M., summa cum laude, Ohio University (1993) Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia Richard S. Boothby Rick Boothby focuses his practice in education law. He advises, represents, and conducts trainings for K-12 school districts and multi-county career and technical education centers. Rick regularly represents public school boards in the areas of special education, employment law and constitutional law. He is a former public school teacher and currently serves as chairman of the West Virginia State Bar Association’s Education Law Committee. Louk v. Board of Education of the County of Braxton, No. 16-0321 (February 21, 2017) (probationary/continuing contracts) Yatauro v. Calhoun County Board of Education, No. 15-0903, 2016 WL 5030280 (2016) (state-ordered contract reductions without hearings) Sayre v. Mason County Board of Education, No. 15-0336, 2016 WL 143435 (2016) (lengthening the workday) Presentation: It’s Dock Day Season! Hunting Down Dock Days & Other Misuses and Abuses of Leave Time by Richard Boothby, Kayla Cook, Josh Cottle, Kimberly Croyle, Trey Morrone and Howard E. Seufer, Jr. West Virginia Association of School Administrators – Winter Conference Bridgeport Conference Center, Bridgeport, West Virginia, January 31, 2020 Presentation: Empowering West Virginia’s School Districts: Developments from the Legislature’s 2019 Regular Session by Richard S. Boothby West Virginia School Board Association: Regional Meeting Summersville Convention Center, Summersville, West Virginia, May 9, 2019 Presentation: Conducting Investigations in the Public Schools: Lawful and Effective Investigation Techniques and Tips by Richard S. Boothby West Virginia Association of School Human Resource Officials: Spring Conference Mercer County Technical Education Center, Princeton, West Virginia, April 25, 2019 West Virginia University at Parkersburg, Parkersburg, West Virginia, April 17, 2019 Presentation: West Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act by Richard S. Boothby, Joshua A. Cottle and Kimberly S. Croyle West Virginia Executive Secretaries Association Bowles Rice LLP, Charleston, West Virginia, February 15, 2019 Presentation: "Hot Topics in School Personnel Law" by Richard S. Boothby, Canon B. Hill and Laura L. Sutton West Virginia Association of School Human Resource Officials: Fall Conference The Blennerhassett Hotel, Parkersburg, West Virginia, October 25, 2018 Presentation: When Do Substitutes Get “Substandard” Rights and Benefits? by Richard S. Boothby and Laura L. Sutton West Virginia Association of School Business Officials: 2018 Spring Conference Embassy Suites, Charleston, West Virginia, May 18, 2018 Presentation: FMLA Basics by Richard S. Boothby and Rebecca M. Tinder West Virginia Association of School Human Resource Officials Fall Conference 2017 Cabell County Transportation Complex Training Center, Huntington, West Virginia, October 27, 2017 Presentation: Don’t “Leave” Me Hanging by Richard S. Boothby WV Association of School Business Officials Canaan Valley Resort State Park, Davis, West Virginia, October 12, 2016 Presentation: Where ARE these people? Leave Issues and Answers, by Richard S. Boothby and Rebecca M. Tinder West Virginia Association of School Business Officials: Annual Spring Conference Presentation: State Board Policy 4373 & West Virginia Safe Schools Act Student Discipline Processes, by Richard S. Boothby West Virginia Association of Secondary School Principals: Assistant Principals Conference Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, West Virginia, March 24, 2015 Presentation: The Vagaries of County Board Participation in Social Networking, by Richard S. Boothby and Rebecca M. Tinder West Virginia School Board Association: Annual November Meeting Stonewall Resort, Roanoke, West Virginia, November 8, 2014 “Highlights of Legislation Enacted at the 2020 Regular Session Affecting Public Education in West Virginia” Bowles Rice, May 13, 2020 “Posting of service personnel positions: Does a county board have discretion to approve new positions?” by Richard S. Boothby Legalities, West Virginia School Board Association, March 2017 "School Board Finances, Special Education Litigation & Independent Educational Evaluations for Special Needs Students," by Richard S. Boothby Legalities, West Virginia School Board Association, January 2017 "2016-2017 Deadlines/Important Dates for County Board of Education" West Virginia School Board Association, Summer 2016 "Denial in 4th Circuit transgender case opens door to Supreme Court review -- or not," quoting Richard S. Boothby Special Ed Connection, June 1, 2016 "What Statutory Conditions Govern Leasing of School Properties for Oil and Gas Drilling?," by Richard S. Boothby Legalities, West Virginia School Board Association, November 2014 "What if Our Current Superintendent May Be Leaving Before His or Her Term Expires in June?," by Richard S. Boothby Legalities, West Virginia School Board Association, December 2012 "Can County School Boards Hire Workers on an Independent Contractor Basis?," by Richard S. Boothby Legalities, West Virginia School Board Association, September 2011 "Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Filling of County Board Vacancies," by Richard S. Boothby "Matters Relating to County Board Presidents," by Richard S. Boothby Legalities, West Virginia School Board Association, July 2011 "Questions and Answers: County Board Action on Student Expulsions," by Richard S. Boothby "Safety First: Student Discipline Under the 1997 Amendments to the IDEA and the Need for Further Reform," by Richard S. Boothby Ohio State Law Journal, 2002 Views & Visions "Realizing the Promises of Special Education" The Class of 2025: How Will They Learn? 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__label__wiki	0.623792	0.623792	Nathan J. Marcusen nathan.marcusen@bowmanandbrooke.com vCard > Nathan Marcusen focuses his practice on product-liability and class-action defense and commercial litigation. Comfortable in any venue or forum, Nathan has litigation experience in 30 states, handling all aspects of complex litigation—from discovery and Daubert hearings through to trial and appeal. Whether fending off a putative class action or defending against catastrophic personal-injury or property-damage claims, Nathan aggressively defends the integrity, utility, and safety of his client’s products. With over a decade of products-litigation experience, he has represented manufacturers across a wide range of industries, including automobiles, recreational and off-road vehicles, consumer products such as power tools and sports equipment, commercial cleaners and pesticides. Nathan also regularly handles complex commercial matters. Representing clients whose needs vary considerably—from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and sole proprietorships—he has litigated and arbitrated claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract and warranty and breach of fiduciary duties. When not preparing cases for trial, Nathan regularly consults on legal strategy and advanced motions, emphasizing the potential for judicious motions practice to narrow the issues, reduce exposure, and foster early resolution. He also handles all aspects of appellate litigation, from issue preservation and appellate strategy through to briefing and oral argument. Outside of the office, Nathan serves on the Legal Assistance to the Disadvantaged Committee of the Minnesota State Bar Association. He enjoys taking in the outdoors at his parents’ farm, reading biographies and fiction and traveling with his wife, Emily, and three young children, Anna, Owen and Clara. Minnesota, 2006 U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 2006 Order of the Coif Concordia College, B.A., 2003 summa cum laude Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association —Legal Assistance to the Disadvantaged Committee, Member Minnesota Lawyer —"Up & Coming Attorney," 2011 Super Lawyers Magazine — Minnesota Rising Stars, 2013 – 2020 Recent News, Events and Blogs Name / Date / Type Rush v. Honda trial featured in DRI's The Voice Microsoft v. Baker: Supreme Court Blocks Plaintiffs' Path to Immediate Appeal of Orders Denying Class Certification Legal Alert {{html Name}}{{if HasVideo}} {{html Types}} {{each Practices}} {{html Name}} {{each Industries}} "Microsoft v. Baker: Supreme Court Blocks Plaintiffs' Path to Immediate Appeal of Orders Denying Class Certification," Co-Author, Legal Alert, June 2017 "CA's Flavor of Implied Warranty Leaves a Sour Taste," Product Liability Law & Strategy Newsletter, February 2008 "The Science, Regulation, and Litigation of Diesel Exhaust," Toxics Law Reporter, Bloomberg BNA, October 2007	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1648
__label__wiki	0.947977	0.947977	December 12: Clay Collard and Robeisy Ramirez on ESPN+ December 4, 2020 l Leave a comment l by Top Rank Boxing’s breakout cult sensation of 2020, “Cassius” Clay Collard, hopes to close out the year with a little slice of revenge. Collard will fight Quincy “Chico” LaVallais in an eight-round middleweight rematch of their June 2019 draw Saturday, Dec. 12 at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Collard, who is also signed to PFL as an MMA fighter, is 5-0 with three wins over previously undefeated boxers in 2020. The card will also see the return of two-time Cuban Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez, who is set to fight Brandon Valdes in a featherweight bout scheduled for eight or six rounds. Collard-LaVallais 2, Ramirez-Valdes, and additional undercard bouts will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, preceding the ESPN-televised tripleheader (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) headlined by the junior lightweight battle between Shakur Stevenson and Toka Kahn Clary. Manyo Plange tipped for world title by Yoofi Boham and Tony Tolj “Clay and Robeisy have emerged as Bubble fan favorites, so it is only fitting that they are part of our final show of 2020,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. Collard (9-2-3, 4 KOs) entered 2020 with a 4-2-3 record and coming off a TKO loss to light heavyweight phenom Bektemir Melikuziev. Following victories over unbeaten prospects Quashawn Toler (9-0) and Raymond Guajardo (5-0) to start the year, Collard made his Bubble debut June 18 with a decision victory over the 6-0 David Kaminsky. He scored second-round stoppages in his next two Bubble outings and now looks toward Louisiana native LaVallais (9-0-1, 5 KOs), the man who held him to a controversial six-round draw in his fifth pro fight. LaVallais has fought twice since then, notching a pair of first-round knockouts in New Orleans. Collard and LaVallais were supposed to fight Oct. 17 on the Vasiliy Lomachenko-Teofimo Lopez undercard, but they each tested positive for COVID-19. After that hiccup, the rematch is finally on. “I’m going to show up with a smile on my face, shake his hand and win this rematch,” Collard said. “I will prove the first fight wasn’t a draw. I’m the ‘0 collector,’ and I’m taking his undefeated record. Simple as that.” Sauerland Inks Chris Eubank Junior Said LaVallais, “Unfortunately, we both caught COVID in October, but in God’s eyes, everything happens for a reason. I pray that he and his team are healthy, but I hope he’s ready because my ‘0’ is not going anywhere. This is Chico’s world, and he’s just living in it.” Ramirez (5-1, 3 KOs) seeks his fourth Bubble victory, and sixth overall, since a split-decision defeat in his professional debut. Ramirez, 26, has blossomed under the tutelage of noted trainer and countryman Ismael Salas. Valdes (13-1, 7 KOs), from Barranquilla, Colombia, last fought Aug. 14 and lost via unanimous decision to veteran contender Ricardo Espinoza Franco. In other undercard action: Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (12-0, 8 KOs) vs. Saul Juarez (25-12-2, 13 KOs) 8/6 Rounds, Light Flyweight Rodriguez, the 20-year-old southpaw phenom from San Antonio, Texas, had a breakout performance Sept. 5 in The Bubble, knocking out the normally durable Janiel Rivera in the first round. Promoted by Teiken Promotions, Rodriguez has knocked out his last four opponents. Juarez is a two-time world title challenger who has only been knocked out once, courtesy of a left eye injury in his sixth pro fight in 2011. Haven Brady Jr. (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Michael Land (1-1, 1 KO) 4 Rounds, Featherweight Former U.S. amateur star Brady, 18, returns following a punishing professional debut that saw him knock out Gorwar Karyah in four rounds. “The Hitman” won gold medals at the Junior Olympics, Eastern Qualifiers and National PAL tournaments prior to signing a professional contract with Top Rank earlier this year. Land, from Dallas, Texas, is coming off a four-round decision loss in July 2019 to the undefeated Francisco Javier Martinez. Jimmy Kelly Jr: "I would love to fight Eubank Jr or Demetrius Andrade" Kasir Goldston (1-0) vs. Llewelyn McClamy (2-0, 1 KO) 4 Rounds, Welterweight The 17-year-old Goldston, a native of Albany, N.Y. made his pro debut Sept. 19 and won a competitive four-round decision over Isaiah Varnell. Goldston won three consecutive National Junior Olympic titles before turning pro under the Top Rank banner. McClamy has only fought twice since turning pro in November 2017. Tags Brandon Valdes, Clay Collard, Quincy “Chico” LaVallais, Robeisy Ramirez Post navigation Joshua says Usyk fight more likely than Fury in 2021 Errol Spence vs. Danny Garcia: Let The Truth Be Told You are here: Boxing247.com » Press Room » December 12: Clay Collard and Robeisy Ramirez on ESPN+	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1649
__label__wiki	0.669677	0.669677	Tourism News / Organisations & Operators VisitBritain seeks Russia outbound tourism foothold Looking to tap into one of the fastest growing outbound travel markets in the world, a group of major tourism businesses from across the UK will head to Russia today as part of a VisitBritain led trade mission. It is hoped the national tourism agency-sponsored mission will allow the UK to capitalise on the world’s ninth most valuable tourism source market. A record number of UK companies will participate in Destination Britain Russia 2012 (DBR), encouraged by Russian’s emergence as a major player in terms of tourism expenditure with its market value trebling to £18bn over the last decade. Around 400 key Russian buyers are expected at the event which is to be held in Moscow and St Petersburg. A series of scheduled appointments, business meetings and other networking opportunities will take place over the next four days. VisitBritain research shows that Russian visitors have a great appreciation for British culture, history and heritage. More than half of Russians surveyed say they would like to go on a tour of Buckingham Palace and 83 per cent saying they are likely to visit places associated with the Royal Family. As this segment of the British tourism industry already brings in £4.5bn each year to the UK economy, it is understandable that the list of DBR delegates includes British institutions such as Historic Royal Palaces, Historic Scotland, Shakespeare’s England, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Abbotsford Trust and Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum. Russian Inbound Tourism While Britain received 170,000 visits from Russia in 2010, helping generate around £194m for the British economy, figures for first three quarters of 2011 point towards the likelihood that there will be over 200,000 Russian visitors across the whole year. A typical visit to Britain from Russia generates over twice as much spending as does the average inbound visit, spending £1,136 per trip. With over 134,000 high net worth individuals currently living in Russia, VisitBritain hopes to target this global tourism force and recover competitiveness from a market that spends highly on international travel. Head of the trade mission, VisitBritain’s strategy and communication director Patricia Yates said: “Britain accounted for only one per cent of all outbound trips from Russia in 2010, yet this still generated nearly £200 million towards the UK economy. “The Russian market is buoyant, but Britain has plenty of work to do in order to attract more of the £18bn spent by Russian tourists internationally each year. “This is the year when the eyes of the world will be on the UK as we celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and host the London 2012 Games. As such, we need to ensure that a wide range of British product is sold by the Russian travel trade, so events like DBR are crucial to making that happen and we are highly encouraged by the take up there has been across the industry. “Nothing beats face-to-face business and this mission will be an important catalyst for enticing an even greater number of Russian visitors to Britain this year and that we continue to build on that success in the crucial years ahead.” Qatar Airways opens new Premium Lounge at London Heathrow Costa makes compensation offer to Concordia passengers visitbritain russia outbound tourism VisitBritain predicts beginning of UK tourism recovery next year VisitBritain takes ExploreGB online for 2021 Rail operators boosted by Covid-19 endorsement from VisitBritain National Audit Office questions VisitBritain’s accounts VisitBritain to move MeetGB online next month VisitBritain charts growth of UK tourism sector VisitBritain takes leading tradeshow to Belfast for 2020 MeetGB headed to Wales for 2020 event	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1651
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__label__wiki	0.966066	0.966066	System Shock Remastered Goes on Indefinite Hiatus Nathan Shubert Nightdive Studios, creators of the revamped System Shock, announced that the progress of the game is currently on hold. Nightdive Studio CEO Stephen Kick said that his team got overly ambitious with the project to the point where they felt like they were creating a new game and not a remaster. “The more that we worked on the game, the more that we wanted to do, and the further we got from the original concepts that made System Shock so great,” said Kick. Nightdive Studios announced that the company was remastering System Shock via kickstarter back in June of 2016. The Kickstarter campaign was very successful as it landed more than 21,000 backers that were lending over $1.3 million to fund the game. Kick added that he takes full responsibility for the pause. “As the CEO and founder of Nightdive Studios, a company that was built on the restoration of the System Shock franchise, I let things get out of control,” said Kick. “I can tell you that I did it for all the right reasons, that I was totally committed to making a great game, but it has become clear to me that we took the wrong path, that we turned our backs on the very people who made this possible, our Kickstarter backers.” Kick ended the announcement by saying that they fully intend to finish the remaster. “Please accept my personal assurance that we will be back and stronger than ever. System Shock is going to be completed and all of our promises fulfilled,” said Kick. The original System Shock was released in 1994 and was playable on Windows, Macintosh, Linux, DOS, MS-DOS and the PC-9800 series. System Shock is an action adventure game that inspired the renowned series, Bioshock. At the moment Nightdive Studios has not outlined a new timeline for release, or when they expect work to resume on the project. The System Shock Kickstarter page can be viewed here. Liked this article and want to read more like it? Check out Nathan Shubert’s System Shock Reboot Kickstarter Funded; Releasing in 2017 and Kickstarter Campaign Launched for System Shock Reboot. Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our YouTube channel and check out the First 15: Monster Hunter World Beta: the Insatiable Nergigante, Dissidia Final Fantasy NT, Star Wars Battlefront II, Sonic Forces + Episode Shadow, and Super Mario Odyssey! MORE FROM Nathan Shubert Razer Electra V2 (Hardware) Review Asus ZenFone Max Plus (Smartphone) Review Armored Warfare (PS4) Review Report: 2K Reviving BioShock	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1664
__label__wiki	0.640135	0.640135	⇑ back to "The Plumb Line" Want to receive The Plumb Line by email? Sign up here 7 Earmarks of a Radical Spiritual Warrior: Part 1 10:00AM EDT 10/12/2017 Jennifer LeClaire The devil forces his way into your circumstances. Radical warriors force him out, in the name of Jesus! (U.S. Navy photo/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gabrielle Joyner/Released) "I am raising up radical spiritual warriors who will operate in radical obedience and press past radical enemy assignments against radical breakthrough." That's one line from prophetic word the Lord recently shared with my heart. Your enemy is radical. He goes to extreme measures to fulfill his part of John 10:10, to steal, kill and destroy. As Matthew 11:12 (NKJV) says, "The kingdom of God suffers violence and the violent take it by force." The devil has forces his way into your circumstances. Radical warriors force him out, in the name of Jesus! It's time to get radical. Over the next few weeks, I'll share 7 earmarks of radical spiritual warriors. The first earmark is a radical faith mindset. Do You See Through the Eyes of Faith or Fear? When Moses was leading Israel, he sent spies into the Promised Land to scope it out. Numbers 13:26-29 recounts the scene: And they returned and came to Moses and to Aaron and to all the assembly of the children of Israel, to the Wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh, and brought back word to them and to the entire assembly and showed them the fruit of the land. They reported to him and said, "We came to the land where you sent us, and surely it flows with milk and honey, and this is the fruit of it. However, the people are strong that dwell in the land, and the cities are fortified and very great, and also we saw the children of Anak there. The Amalekites dwell in the land of the Negev, and the Hittites, and the Jebusites, and the Amorites dwell in the mountains, and the Canaanites dwell by the sea and by the edge of the Jordan. Now, that's a radical fear mindset! Joshua and Caleb, by contrast, demonstrated a radical faith mindset in Verse 30: "Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, 'Let us go up at once and possess it, for we are able to overcome it.'" In Verse 31-33, we see a wrestling match between faith and fear. But the men that went up with him said, "We are not able to go up against the people because they are stronger than we." They gave the children of Israel a bad report of the land which they had spied out, saying, "The land through which we have gone as spies is a land that devours its inhabitants, and all the people whom we saw in it are men of great stature. And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come from the giants, and in our eyes we were like grasshoppers, and so we were in their eyes." Fear Wants You to Abort God's Promises A Spiritual Warfare Battle Plan for Victory A Prophetic Prayer That Overcomes Satanic Attacks The 10 spies testified that the promised land was just as God had said. It was a land flowing with milk and honey—with provision. All they had to do was dispossess the former occupants and take up residence. But fear caused them to see themselves as unable. The Bible says they refused to enter the promised land. They were well able, but they refused. Joshua and Caleb tried to reason with their brothers in Numbers 14:9: "Do not rebel against the Lord, nor fear the people of the land because they are bread for us. Their defense is gone from them, and the Lord is with us. Do not fear them." Joshua and Caleb were radical. God said of Caleb he had a different spirit. He had a spirit of radical faith—and so do you. God has given you a measure of faith. Technically, you have all the faith you need right now to blast fear out of your way and obtain your promise. Many times, though, weariness from walking in the wilderness sets in and our faith grows weak. Developing a Radical Faith Mindset We need to intentionally develop radical faith by radical consumption of the Word of God. The Bible clearly says "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Rom. 10:17). Too many believers are on a Word diet or a Word fast when they need to feast on the Word and fast a few meals, fast some TV, fast some gossip. When I walk through battles against God's promises in my life, I feed my spirit with the Word of God in any form I can find. I find specific verses, specific teachings and specific worship music that inspires faith in my heart. Pray this prayer: Lord, I repent of seeing through the eyes of fear when you've given me the measure of faith. Forgive me for allowing the enemy to force is way into my life with his fear, unbelief and doubt. Father, help me to rise up with the measure of faith you've given me—that faith that moves mountains—and take the land you have allotted for me, in Jesus' name! Check out Jennifer's brand-new Charisma House book, The Spiritual Warfare Battle Plan: Unmasking 15 Harassing Demons That Want to Destroy Your Life. Jennifer LeClaire is senior leader of Awakening House of Prayer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, founder of the Ignite Network and founder of the Awakening Blaze prayer movement. She is author of over 25 books. Find her online at jenniferleclaire.org or email her at info@jenniferleclaire.org. RELATED TOPICS: Spiritual Warfare	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1666
__label__cc	0.724431	0.275569	The MANtle of Leadership Beckons Men, you have influence over the people that surround you, so carry it well. 9:00AM EST 11/20/2012 Star Quarterback Shows Support for Persecuted Christians Collin Klein is often referred to as the Tim Tebow of the Midwest. Find out how he's supporting the persecuted church. 4:00PM EST 11/19/2012 The Five Basic Strides Discover some essentials on how to master the objectives of biblical manhood. 12:15PM EST 11/19/2012 Ward: A Champion After God's Own Heart Galatians 3:26 isnt simply a Scripture to Andre S.O.G. Ward. Its a mantra he wears proudly. Attitude Plays Huge Role in Being Authority Figure Humility is one of the best characteristics a man who has been charged with authority can have. Moving From the Marvel Comic Fantasy to A Masculine Army Men want to live lives as superheroes, but fortunately they are in big numbers, reconnecting masculinity and eternity all over the world. Men's Ministry Requires Goal of Making Disciples Men's Ministry leaders need to ask themselves some poignant questions about how they are going about reaching men to make an impact for Christ. Kenny Luck Ignites Sleeping Giant Movement to Wake Up Christian Men Kenny Luck and Every Man Ministries has joined a national movement by launching a new website to put a fresh spark into Mens Ministry. Men, ‘Get Tebowed’ Charismatic NFL quarterback Tim Tebow will share his personal testimony at the Wildfire Conference at Liberty University in March. 11:00AM EST 11/14/2012 Who is This Angry Boy And What Has He Done With My Son? Parents shouldn't be suprised if their sons see some emotional trials and changes in behavior when they hit a certain age. Blind Author Sees Perfectly With God’s Grace Tom Sullivan has never seen the world as most do. But, that hasn't kept him from displaying the front-line faith God desires from him. How Do You Know if You’re a True Christian? Gods Word gives us tests to take so that we may know if we are in Christ or not. Kenny Luck on Power Politics and the Rise of Guys Kenny Luck talks the Bible and politics, and challenges men to join the rise of Spirit-filled guys. 10:14AM EST 11/6/2012 Boys Need Fathers Boys are in trouble today primarily because their dads are emotionally or physically absent. 3:26PM EDT 7/11/2012 Want to Be Sexually Successful? Are you wondering what a sexually successful man is and how you can become one? Douglas Weiss says God wants every Christian man to be sexually successful. Wired to Make Disciples Paul defines discipleship in the simplest and most functional sense. Find out why Kenny Luck says discipleship is what you were made to do. A Clear Head in Bed Dr. Doug Weiss says to have a clear head in bed, you will have to fight the battle on two fronts. Discover his tips that will help you deal with the impure sexual thoughts that may pop into your head. 2:20PM EST 1/5/2010 Top 10 Things to Be Thankful For In honor of Thanksgiving, I’m happy to announce the top 10 things Christian guys can be thankful for in 2009. This list is in no particular order and will alternate between meaningful, truly important things and completely superficial fun stuff. 10. Cheap HDTVs A combination of better technology and a crummy economy has now allowed men to view the world as it was meant to be viewed: on a couch in glorious high definition. So whether you’re watching the good (football), the bad (chick flicks) or the ugly (Gregg Popovich), you get to see every nook and cranny. Finding God in Bed My book agent is an unusual combination of business partner, coach and mother. Even though my agent is a guy, he is still like Mom because he frets about my future and hopes he can be proud of me someday if I grow up to be a successful and mature writer before he throttles me for misbehaving. I recently told my agent that I wanted to write a book titled Finding God in Bed. He replied, "Well, that would certainly be provocative," which is agent/mother-speak for, "You have lost your ever-loving mind, and no Christian bookstore would ever carry a book like that, and you are going to be the death of me yet, and wouldn't you feel better after a nice nap?" 2:19PM EDT 10/27/2009 Find a Good Accountablity Partner Question: Doug, what should I look for when choosing an accountability partner? Answer: The first thing to look for in a good accountability partner is someone who is regularly available for you. No matter how great someone is, if he can't get together or return phone calls, then he is going to be of little help to you. Second, find someone who will keep your talks focused on "accountability." So often these discussions evolve into "How are the wife and kids?" breakfast meetings. Keep questions about masturbation, pornography and lust in the forefront of the first few minutes of your meetings. Finding a guy who is straightforward and willing to be brutally honest with himself is also critical. I've found that guys who are soft on themselves tend to be soft on others as well. Last, look for someone who does not need to be liked by you. If he needs for you to like him or if he fears rejection, then he will be less effective as your accountability partner. As men, accountability partners are essential to our Christian walk. I so appreciate the guy who has served me in that role for the last eight years. A man who will hold you accountable can help you with parenting, marriage, money, business, relationships, sexual integrity and other issues in your life. Doug Weiss, Ph.D., is a nationally known author and therapist and the founder of Heart to Heart Counseling Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. This article was orginally in New Man eMagazine.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1667
__label__cc	0.650452	0.349548	Brexit Breakdown Podcast with Charles Clarke Charles discusses his former plan of ID cards, the Conservative and Labour problem with the European Union and the government’s future pl... Presentation on 'The Reality of Implementing Education Reform' Charles gave a presentation to a number of education ministers at the British Council Policy Dialogue at the Education World Forum. You c... We don’t need to leave the EU to control immigration, Mrs May Charles and Alan Johnson wrote a piece for the Guardian on controlling immigration within the European Union Those arguing for a people’s... Tribute to Patricia Hollis Charles Clarke was devastated to hear of the death of Baroness Patricia Hollis on October 13th 2018. He published the following tribute a... Sol Price School, University of Southern California October 4th 2018 How best can we meet the global economic and security challenges of ... Charles on PUBLIC FINANCE; Mechanism for social progress Public-private partnerships have a chequered history, but as the only way forward for infrastructure projects we need to make them work ... Mechanism for Social Progress - Article for Public Finance Charles wrote an article for Public Finance, outlining how public-private partnerships are the only way forward for infrastructure projec... Face up to tax and charging to make services sustainable, says Clarke Politicians need to grapple with questions of taxation and user charging if public services are to be funded sustainably, former home sec... AFTER GRENFELL AND CARILLION WHAT’S THE FUTURE FOR PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS? The appalling Grenfell tragedy, followed by the collapse of Carillion, the profit warnings and challenges faced by Interserve and Capita,... Integrating Communities Strategy Green Paper Charles Clarke and Linda Woodhead submitted to the government's consultation on their "Integrating Communities Strategy Green Paper". Cli... Charles Writes New Blog for HuffPost Charles released a new blog on HuffPost this morning: Populist Movements Have No Answers To Society's Challenges - It Is Mainstream Polit... 25th Anniversary AGM of National Association of SACREs Charles Clarke opened the 25th anniversary AGM of National Association of SACREs. Click here for the opening remarks. Charles Defends New Labour's Patchy Record on Public Service Reform Charles answered questions to an MA class on the 'Blair Years' taught at King's College London. During the talk, Charles was asked about ... Review of Gordon Brown's New Book: My Life, Our Times Charles reviewed Gordon Brown's new book for the Literary Review. My Life, Our Times is a Big Clunking Fist of a political autobiography.... Question Time Panel for Commission on Religious Education Charles participated in the Question Time Panel of the Commission on Religious Education's 'The Interim Report' at the NASACRE/AREIAC Con... THE WORCESTER LECTURE “How can we get truth back to the centre of public debate?” Rt Hon Charles Clarke speaking in Worcester Cathedral November 21st 2017 This... Terror and Security Charles Talks to ViseGrad about the ECJ Ruling on EU Migration Charles was interviewed by ViseGrad Insight about the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Click here for further information. Charles Supports ID Cards on the BBC Daily Politics	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1668
__label__wiki	0.656519	0.656519	What Fell From The Mountain (2018) Substance To Shadows (2017) From the Water, From the Bog ‘Scott impressed me earlier with the courage to “belong” to a long tradition of West European landscape paintings, namely its strong precedent in the Danube School of the late 15th C , and to make it of his time and space. There are no deep dark forests in Northern Ireland -nor in the Ireland as whole, the bogs are ubiquitous. He foregrounds not the panorama of the land ,what he cannot soberly observe with sincere insistence that it is so, instead he paints an imagined believable single tree’ - from Slavka Sverekova’s review https://slavkasverakova.wordpress.com/2017/11/16/charlie-scott-from-the-water-from-the-bog-2017/ In the shadow of Mt Errigal in Co. Donegal lies a small remote glen called Min a Lea. The surrounding land was once a place of transport and movement, home to the Caiseal na gCorr railway station. The area would lie still once more, derailed from the timeline of the modern world and devoid of today’s rash visual culture. The mellowed bogs and still lakes that I grew up surrounded by in the area would seep into the deepest roots of my imagination as a child. It is in these endless continuums of water and bog land that nostalgia can be felt and revisited so vividly. From the Water, From the Bog does not attempt to reinterpret the landscape in its whole but express it through a poetic consolidation of time and memory. Long roots of heather and weathered bog oak lie deep in the ground, witness to the long history of the land. One solitary branch of heather and a hand carved piece of bog oak faintly emerge through thin layers of paint. A vessel shaped structure in the center of the piece joins the two fluid panels of paint. Amongst this void rests a small glass bottle, filled with the water of the same lake it was found in years prior. Plucked from the same ground, these natural and manmade objects balance in harmony, forming something comparable to a shrine. This sentiment could reflect a sacralized treatment of the land, or an insistence to avert the habitual impulses of today’s rash visual culture. The demure imagery detains only those elements that can truly characterise the essence of memory. Still water and bog land both can offer a stillness of time, something more resilient than the elusive present.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1669
__label__wiki	0.950937	0.950937	But there are still plenty of positives to glean, starting with the between-the-tackles work of Kloeppel and the poise of fellow junior Andrew Moore (1,286 yards and nine touchdowns with five interceptions). Moore is a first-year starting varsity quarterback who has benefitted from the hands of Jordin Nugent (35 receptions for 449 yards), Bailey Watts (32 receptions for 471 yards and two touchdowns), and Kloeppel (13 receptions for 206 yards and four touchdowns). Logan Tallent (5.5 tackles per game), Carrington Houston (5.0), Zach Delacruz (4.6), Grant Stiles (4.3) and Ethan McCall (4.0) are the team’s most active tacklers. East Henderson (0-8, 0-4) and North Buncombe (0-8, 0-3) are the only winless football teams left in WNC. Eagles quarterback Zach Adkinson threw a pair of touchdown passes to Chris Fuge and Garrett Stiwinter in last Friday's 48-13 loss to Smoky Mountain. Follow the HS Huddle on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hshuddle, Twitter at www.twitter.com/acthshuddle or Instagram at www.instagram.com/high_school_huddle	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1670
__label__wiki	0.602649	0.602649	Packages & Passes 48-Hour Guide Home > Nashville > Attractions Adults: $25.95 Children: $15.95 The appeal of country music transcends generations in its unique reflections on human emotions and relationships. Andrew Jackson's Hermitage - Ground Tour Adults: $15.00 Children: $0.00 Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage is one of the largest, most visited presidential homes in the United States and one of Nashville’s top-rated attractions. Located only minutes from downtown and Gaylord Opryland resort, this is a must-do when visiting Music City. Musician's Hall of Fame and Museum Calling all music buffs! Madame Tussauds Nashville The world famous wax attraction focusing on the musical icons that have woven the fabric of American Music. Take a journey through time with your favorite lyrical legends in interactive environments themed to fit the music and the moment in history. Cheekwood is one of the finest examples of an American Country Place Era Estate in the United States Storytellers Museum and Hideaway Farm Exhibits at the museum feature Johnny Cash memorabilia and guitars, an Elvis Presley memorial, and the Brezinka Exhibit. Nashville at Nashville Escape Room While you’re in Music City head over to The Escape Game for an exciting adventure locked in a room for an hour with 2-7 others in a grand attempt to secure a music contract. Underground Playground at Nashville Escape Room Adults: $0.00 Children: $36.04 There’s not much time for recess here as you put your heads together to figure out this kindergarten playground that is full of surprises. Prison Break at Nashville Escape Room Your legal team has failed you and now it is up to you to break out of prison. Classified at Nashville Escape Room Your critical, covert mission is so important to the future safety of the world that you’ll be on a team with just 2-6 players in this critical moment in time. Gold Rush at Nashville Escape Room Here’s your chance to race against the mob in a crazy, frantic search to find the hidden gold Clyde stashed away before his final encounter with the wrong crowd. Mission Mars at Nashville Escape Room Leave behind the cares of this world to take on a challenge from outer space. The Heist at Nashville Escape Room Escape from ordinary life into a 60-minute interactive mission to uncover clues and work with others to recover a stolen, invaluable masterpiece. Historic Travellers Rest Plantation and Museum Travellers Rest in Nashville is on the National Register of Historic Places, and provides visitors with a peek into the Federal period, Civil War days, slavery and politics. The Crawl of Fame Scavenger Hunt and Bar Crawl challenges you to discover Downtown Nashville. You compete in the downtown area and are able to team up to complete hilarious and alcohol related dares and quizzes.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1672
__label__wiki	0.919534	0.919534	Jurassic Park - Theme John Williams Download 'Jurassic Park - Theme' on iTunes Nicola Benedetti Home Nicola Benedetti: 'Children should be exposed to classical music just as they are to great books' 11 May 2015, 10:40 \| Updated: 11 May 2015, 14:35 In an interview with The Scotsman, the virtuoso violinist has said music should be as central to children’s education as maths and English. “Needing the child’s approval for what they do in school is just such an alien concept when you’re talking about maths, science, history or English,” she said, “but, suddenly, when you bring music into the mix, it’s: ‘Oh no, we can’t show them anything that they don’t instantly love because that would be like forcing children into something that they don’t want to do.’ It just bemuses me.” She went on to say: “It actually really upsets me when people say: ‘Kids hate listening to a symphony, why would we do that to them?’ “I think, hang on a minute, if you were to turn round and say to a kid: ‘Would you like to play video games or would you like to have a maths lesson?’ Of course, they’re going to go for the video games.” Benedetti, who is one of the superstars of the classical world and an outspoken advocate for music education, works with Sistema Scotland and it's Big Noise projects. In the interview with The Scotsman she said: “Children should be exposed to anything that has the sophistication and breadth of unbelievable content that classical music does, just as I think they should be exposed to the greatest books ever written. “You’re not just developing concentration and focus in order to try to understand the music. You are also getting something that has life lessons, has beauty, has uplift and joy and sorrow and tragedy – all the things that you will have to deal with in your life at some point.” You can hear Nicola Benedetti perform in Classic FM’s The Full Works Concert on 11 May at 8pm. Do you agree with Nicola? Let us know your thoughts below. See more Nicola Benedetti News Nicola Benedetti releases recording with Benedetti Foundation Orchestra National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain: how to join, what to expect and how to ace your audition Violinist Nicola Benedetti to become NYOGB ambassador Nicola Benedetti Music See more Nicola Benedetti Music Nicola Benedetti tells us why Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto is utterly devastating Nicola Benedetti & Wynton Marsalis give us some classical/jazz pro tips Full Works Concert - Monday 11 May 2015, 8pm Nicola Benedetti Pictures See more Nicola Benedetti Pictures HRH The Prince of Wales at the Royal College of Music Annual Awards Nicola Benedetti - My First Decade: an album guide Nicola Benedetti Guides See more Nicola Benedetti Guides 19 steps to becoming an absolutely kick-ass violinist These are the 7 most influential musicians from the last 25 years Nicola Benedetti: 'Tchaikovsky really captured the drama of what a virtuoso can do'	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1676
__label__wiki	0.517403	0.517403	The Elephant on the Grid: What about the Federal Government? Sara Harari, Ben Bovarnick This is the fourth explainer in a six-part collaboration between Ben Bovarnick (FES ’18) and Sara Harari (FES ’19, SOM ’19). The collection closely examines the barriers facing adoption of new, advanced energy technologies that can revolutionize electric-grid operations and utility business models and spark potential solutions to elicit faster transformation in this expansive industry. Typically, when we talk about the challenges facing deployment of advanced energy technologies, we focus on decisions at the state level about energy adoption. We talk about the pros and cons of how state commissions and elected officials can steer energy policy to support new technologies. That’s because a lot of the cool new energy technologies on the market today have the potential to enhance performance of the electric grid at the local distribution level. On top of that, new technologies that impact the distribution grid are ones that we see in our homes, like smart thermostats, and in our neighborhoods, like solar panels. However, that’s only part of the story. New transmission technologies are being developed for the entire system, not just local distribution networks. These new technologies, such as advanced power-flow control, dynamic line rating, and advanced topology-flow control, allow for more effective investment in infrastructure. “Sometimes when you need to build a new road, you have to build a new road,” said Todd Ryan, the director of regulatory affairs at Smart Wires. “Other times, it’s more efficient to change consumer behavior through carpooling or toll lanes. But there is a reason everyone has their smartphone glued to their dashboard. It helps them get through the traffic more effectively. Advanced transmission technologies allow for greater utilization of our existing grid the same way smartphones do for drivers.” Many of the barriers to integrating advanced energy technologies in distribution systems are also present in high-voltage transmission infrastructure. As we discussed on in our first post, "Electricity Evolution: Meet the Ringmasters," the federal government both regulates interstate transmission networks and funds research for energy innovation. In this post, we’re taking a closer look at new technology being deployed in the transmission sector. We will focus specifically on how the federal government can influence what is nominally a local and regional issue. Regulating Interstate Transmission In the United States, electricity is transmitted on two separate systems: transmission and distribution. These two systems vary in a few key ways: Source for Row 1: Office of Electricity Delivery and Energy Reliability, “United States Electricity Industry Primer,” United States Department of Energy, DOE/OE-0017, July 2015 Even though you may not hear about it as often, United States transmission grids are ripe for integration of new energy technologies. In the last 20 years, many investor-owned utilities invested heavily in upgrading their transmission infrastructure. They did this primarily to address reliability concerns, replace aging infrastructure, and reduce grid congestion. Following the Northeast Blackout of 2003 and the blackout caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, utility companies sought investment in resilience and reliability. Additionally, new transmission construction can bring remote renewable energy power to the grid, allowing more variable energy onto the grid. Source: Energy Information Agency, “Investment in electricity transmission infrastructure shows steady increase,” Aug. 26, 2014 In the same way that you pay your electric utility for every kWh of power you use, transmission operators charge fees for access to electric generators or distribution utilities. These fees are based on the amount of power flowing through the transmission lines. When upgrades or new investments for transmission infrastructure are needed, transmission owners can elect to make new investments and recover the costs by increasing these rates. Just as public utility commissions grant approval for distribution investments and rate increases, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approves interstate transmission infrastructure upgrades. FERC also evaluates whether proposed transmission rates are just and reasonable. FERC jurisdiction encompasses United States wholesale markets with the exception of the Energy Reliability Council of Texas. To make a national impact on transmission rates or how transmission providers make new investments, you have to get involved at FERC. With billions of dollars slated for investment in transmission over the next five years, developers and vendors of new technologies for the transmission system might have a golden opportunity to deploy their products. However, persistent barriers remain. And without a proven track record, new technologies face an uphill battle. While the transmission operators we spoke with acknowledge the benefits that new technologies can bring to the grid, they emphasized that their mandate is to provide highly reliable service. This makes it difficult to test out new technology in real time. This is particularly challenging when utilities and other transmission operators bear the financial cost of piloting new technology. Developing New Technologies The role of the federal government in bringing advanced energy technologies to transmission grids is not limited to regulation. Due to the complex planning and investment structure within the transmission sector, it can be perilously hard for new technologies to find a foothold in the grid. Many innovative, nascent technologies receive funding from the United States Department of Energy or through congressional appropriations like the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. One such critical sources of early funding is the Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E), a government agency that funds and supports early-stage energy technology research with the specific objective of developing market-ready projects. ARPA-E provides innovators with support to surmount the hurdles inherent in bringing new electric transmission technologies to market. Erik Desrosiers, who previously worked as a technology-to-market advisor at ARPA-E, said there are substantial challenges in persuading transmission owners to consider new technologies. As we discussed in our last post, the conventional utility business model revolves around installing capital-intensive upgrades. “New technologies are interesting because ratepayers win with improvements in efficiency,” although they face an uphill battle against the conventional business model, Desrosiers said. ARPA-E initiatives to support transmission optimization fund both hardware solutions and software technology. The hardware solutions include Smart Wires. We spoke with an executive of one of the software companies that received funding through the initiative. He requested to remain anonymous. “ARPA-E allows industry members working in the same field to develop connections in ways we otherwise wouldn’t. As an ARPA-E project, we were able to connect with Regional Transmission Operators as potential clients.” The executive said that without ARPA-E’s backing, reaching RTOs would have been much more challenging. Joining the Conversation Despite the support ARPA-E can offer in introducing technology vendors to prospective clients, it often isn’t enough. Vendors self-organize into advocacy groups as well. When your prospective customers are massive, interstate transmission operators, sometimes the most effective way to develop your market is to secure guidance from FERC. Rob Gramlich, executive director of the newly minted group Working for Advance Transmission Technologies (WATT), said his group includes both software and hardware vendors among its members. WATT is currently advocating FERC change the incentive structure for transmission entities. WATT encourages regulators to consider changing the incentive structure to open the doors to new, cost-efficient transmission technology upgrades. It’s WATT’s role to advocate for its member vendors to FERC to level the playing field for new technologies. WATT does this by encouraging FERC to host convening meetings around valuation issues and new technology best practices. FERC can also provide targeted assistance within specific regional markets during RTO and ISO rate cases. In the future, WATT may also seek comprehensive reform at the national level by revising the metrics used to evaluate upgrades to the nations transmission infrastructure. Reforming Transmission Markets Ultimately, FERC has the authority to provide the system-wide reforms that could alter the calculus of whether transmission owners decide to pilot new technologies or invest in efficiency services. FERC issues reforms through orders that are implemented by the RTOs. They impact utility transmission providers who must comply with these rules. In 2006, FERC issued Order 679, which increased the Return on Equity transmission companies could enjoy when investing in high-risk transmission projects. However, Order 679 has not produced significant incentives for transmission owners to invest in emerging technologies or new pilot projects. More recently, FERC used this process to implement a new rule, Order 1000, that initiated reforms to the transmission planning process and cost allocation for new investments. These federal reforms are designed to foster market evolutions and have already begun to open the door for wider integration of new technologies. For example, FERC Order 745 is designed improve the compensation for demand response and energy storage projects to reduce electricity consumption when called upon. This incentive can increase the overall efficiency of the grid. Actions like these demonstrate the powerful ways that FERC can enhance the market opportunities for new energy technologies. They also show the clear role that national regulation plays in electricity markets. However, despite the work of WATT and other trade organizations, it’s still uncertain what broad market reforms from FERC we can expect to see for transmission technology in the next few years. This means that new technology developers cannot depend on regulatory action to secure or even open up new markets. For now, they must continue to seek receptive transmission owners or connect with ISOs or RTOs that are interested in piloting their technologies. They must seek out other opportunities to achieve the coveted “proven technology” status. In our next post we’ll be exploring how pilots can make or break a nascent technology – and how approaching technology from a research mindset may result in “death by pilot.” Please contact us directly with any comments or questions or click here to be put on a notification list for future publications in this series. Find additional related content on these topics: A policy leader says the President-elect has emphasized environmental justice because no recovery will take off without it. When Aiming for "Better," Says Expert, It's Best to Focus on Delivering Justice Tyler Clevenger Construction near forests can't cohere with insurance premiums. (Courtesy Elmer Frederick Fischer/Corbis.) Unsurance: California Homeowners and Utilities Face Off With Fire Kevin Cellucci Delivering clean energy should mean delivering equitable health effects, says a researcher. 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Your access to the website is subject to our Terms Of Use . © 2000-2021 1Eighty Labs Inc. d/b/a/ CompleteCase.com, All Rights Reserved Online divorce in the News Web site offers point-and-click splits By Deborah Sharp, USA TODAY Couples can find a mate, fill out a bridal registry and plan a honeymoon on the computer. Now they can also divorce online. A Web site started last year by a Seattle attorney gives the unhappily wed in Washington, California, Florida and New York the option of dissolving their marriages online. Texas is next, and several other states are being considered. The site is the latest twist in a do-it-yourself trend. Changing trends in the USA Average age of first marriage Divorce year male female Divorced Americans Divorces granted 1970 23.2 20.8 4.3 million 0.7 million 2000 26.8 25.1 19.9 million 1.2 million Sources: U.S. Census; National Center for Health Statistics No national figures exist on self-representation. But some experts estimate that as many as half of 1.2 million couples divorcing annually in the USA do so without a lawyer representing at least one of the parties. The Web site, www.completecase.com, differs from the many self-help sites offering advice, referrals or downloads of documents needed to file for divorce in a particular state. For $249, the Web site prompts couples with questions on everything from dividing financial assets to deciding where the kids celebrate birthdays. The software then uses their answers to fill out the documents that a couple can download and submit to a court. Requirements vary by locale as to whether a couple must show up in court or can mail in or fax their divorce filing. But in all cases, a judge must still sign the order ending a marriage. Randy Finney, a family law attorney for 11 years and the founder of the Web site, says it was designed for uncontested divorces. It's not for couples with convoluted finances or for those fighting over child custody and who gets the dog. "The decision to get a divorce comes way before the decision about how to get a divorce," says Finney, 35, who is happily married. "I don't think anyone takes their wedding vows so frivolously that they're going to get a divorce just because they can do it for $249." Not everyone is thrilled with the notion of cyber-divorce. Judges and lawyers fret that couples who use the Web site may believe they've had legal counsel when they haven't. And leaders in the movement to save marriages complain that point-and-click divorce further undermines the institution's supposed sanctity. "I can only think of one use of the Internet that's worse and that's pornography," says Dennis Rainey, executive director of FamilyLife, a religious group based in Little Rock. "We're trying to do all we can to call people to keep their wedding vows." FamilyLife has joined with 30 other organizations since 1999 in drawing 175,000 spouses nationwide to "I Still Do" ceremonies that affirm marriage. Despite the marriage celebrations, about one-fifth of American men and women have been divorced at least once. A study released last month by the U.S. Census shows about 90% of Americans will marry at some point. For men, 54% married just once. For women, 60%. Serial marriage is rare: Only 3% of Americans have married three times or more; 13% have married twice. Finney estimates his Web site has helped 1,000 couples unhitch. Stacey Kiss of Seattle is among those who traveled to virtual Splitsville. The self-described "Internet junkie" says it took her and her husband of seven years about three hours one night to click through the Web site's detailed questions. "We never got along on anything through our entire marriage, but we still managed to come to an agreement," says Kiss, 36, a hospital business-services manager. "Why drag it out and make it complicated?" She says the online split was cheaper and easier than her first, traditional divorce. Now single, Kiss says she's comfortable with dot-com divorce, but she draws the line at cyber-dating. "I like surfing the Web," she says, "but not for men." Express Divorce Ernesto Gomez and his wife Blanca had been planning to get a divorce for three years. They had already separated and worked out custody and child support for their two kids. But they had stalled on filing because they didn't want to deal with the hassle and expense. Hiring a lawyer, they were told, would cost at least $1,500. Using a free service offered by the court would involve numerous meetings spread out over several weeks. So when Gomez heard an ad on the radio for a service called CompleteCase.com that would let him fill out the paperwork online for just $249, he decided to give it a try. Four days after he logged onto the site, he had the papers completed and filed in court. "CompleteCase gives you step-by-step instructions. You can't miss anything," says Gomez, a distribution-center manager in Miami. Gomez is not the only one turning to the Internet to simplify the process. Other services, like divorcewizards. com and divorcesyourself.com also offer quickie online divorce kits, usually for $300 or less. No lawyer is involved unless a client chooses to pay extra for a consultation by phone or e-mail. Brian Lee, president of legalzoom.com says his site has handled more than 30,000 divorces since its launch in 2001. Though people still have to convey their forms to the court, the process of filling out the paperwork can take less than an hour, thanks to simple online questionnaires that hand-hold customers through the process. Online divorce is not an option if the couple can't agree on the terms. Even when they can, not everyone thinks it's a good idea. "Instant divorce is the last thing we need," says Mike McManus, president of the marriage advocacy group Marriage Savers. Instead of a divorce, McManus says, couples often just need time to cool off before working out their differences. Still, such services are spreading. Utah and California offer do-it-yourself sites that let you fill the forms out online (for $20 at utcourts.gov/how to; free at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp) Traffic on the California site rose from 6,800 page views in May 2002 to nearly 17,000 in May 2003. --By Anita Hamilton Couples Can Untie the Knot Online; Divorce is a mouse click away, but not for everyone. The Los Angeles Times; Los Angeles, Calif.; Nov 19, 2001; MARTIN MILLER; Abstract: Californians can legally split from their spouses over the Web site www.completecase.com and never have to set foot in a courthouse or lawyer's office. Legal papers can be completed within anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the complexity of the split, according to Randolph Finney, a Seattle-based family law attorney who founded the site. For Californians, once the judge signs the documents, they are "legally binding and enforceable," says Finney, but per state law the divorce doesn't become finalized for six months. Full Text: (Copyright, The Times Mirror Company; Los Angeles Times 2001 All rights reserved) The circle of online life is now complete. You can date online; you can marry online; and now you can divorce online. Californians can legally split from their spouses over the Web site www.completecase.com and never have to set foot in a courthouse or lawyer's office. Legal papers can be completed within anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours, depending on the complexity of the split, according to Randolph Finney, a Seattle-based family law attorney who founded the site. For a flat fee of $249, the site walks divorcing couples step-by- step through such issues as community property and calculating child support payments. When the online form is completed, the applicant simply signs the papers and mails them to the courthouse. But it's not for everyone. It works only for those couples who are parting amicably and filing for an uncontested divorce. "If you can't agree on who gets the kids, our site is not for you," says Finney, a married 35-year-old. The site debuted earlier this year, but only to residents of Washington state. Last month, California was added, and soon Florida, New York and Oregon are expected to be added. So far, the site has helped process hundreds of divorces, says Finney. The site has drawn critics who denounce the online divorce as yet another blow to society's bedrock institutions. The very ease of the process, some contend, makes family and marriage as disposable as an old appliance. Indeed, a similar site in England was recently condemned by the pope as immoral because it made divorce too easy. Naturally, Finney disagrees. "I think our Web site has the opposite effect," he said. "If you're going to get divorced, let's do it in a civil manner. I really don't believe having something available that makes it easier and costs less money is going to encourage divorce." The inspiration for the project came from his law practice, where he primarily handles divorces. It took about a year to get the site up and running. "On almost a daily basis, I would get clients who said they needed a divorce but didn't have the money or the patience with the legal process to pursue it," he said. "These people are really stuck between a rock and a hard place." For Californians, once the judge signs the documents, they are "legally binding and enforceable," says Finney, but per state law the divorce doesn't become finalized for six months. "It isn't quite as fast as a Las Vegas divorce," he says. KSLA News 12 Analysis: Louisiana among states with most amicable divorces By KSLA Staff, KSLA NEWS 12 It's generally assumed that once any couple has reached the stage of divorce, things have reached a low point. But thankfully, divorce doesn't always have to be a bitter situation. Some couples manage to part ways as friends. Many couples manage to part ways quite amicably; just look at the blissful ‘conscious uncoupling’ of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, or observe how Demi Moore and Bruce Willis holiday together with their new partners. There’s even a hot new trend for former husbands and wives to take ‘divorce selfies’ just after leaving court. A recent analysis by CompleteCase.com found which states have the happiest and easiest divorces by comparing couples in each state who declared online that they were in agreement with each other against those who were not. Louisiana came in the top ten when it comes to an easy, amicable divorce. According to CompleteCase, which facilitates online divorces, completing divorce papers in the Pelican State, as well as other states from Oregon to Rhode Island can be a pretty painless process as this is where couples are more likely to have an uncontested divorce. Couples in these states might even remain friends afterwards. Things are likely to be pleasantly cordial in states stretching across the nation from Hawaii to New York; there might be a few conversations through gritted teeth, or a little bit of sniping back and forth, but generally divorcing couples in these states can politely get through it all without too many recriminations. However, if you live in Alabama, you’re not likely to have a quick or easy divorce; relationships which break down here can be the most disagreeable in the country when starting the divorce process. From bitter disputes over who owns what, to raging arguments over alimony, lawyers in the Yellowhammer state stand to do rather well. Blake Shelton Opens Up About 'Fast' Divorce From Miranda Lambert By Deborah Sharp, HUFFINGTON POST Country music star Blake Shelton has finally addressed why his split from Miranda Lambert seemed so quick. The two announced their divorce on Jul. 20, but according to US Weekly, it was finalized just hours after it was made public. Shelton had filed divorce papers two weeks earlier, TMZ reports. In a recent interview with "The Bobby Bones Show," Shelton shared how he kept their breakup quiet. "In Oklahoma, it happens so fast," said Shelton. "Like, Miranda and I didn't have any kids, and we had a prenuptial agreement, or whatever we had. So, it was like once we filed for divorce… it was like a nine or 10-day waiting period until it's over.” He said that he was not too worried about rumours, or whispers about infidelity. “By the time anyone knew anything, it was over.” The superstar couple were married for four years and famously met in 2005 while Shelton was still married to first wife Kaynette Gern. "I didn't know if it was just initial butterflies… I don't know what it was," Lambert told Hoba Kotb in 2011, about when she first met Shelton. "It was just this draw to each other." But while those butterflies may have faded for the couple, their speedy divorce may have helped them avoid any further drama. Oklahoma came in second in a ranking of states with the nicest divorces, according to new research from divorce form preparation service CompleteCase.com. Shelton told "The Bobby Bones Show" that he and Lambert are still on good terms. "Our whole thing was: You know, we're just going to be cool about this," said Shelton. "It is what it is. We're buddies." “I just want everyone to be friends,” Little girl has a heart-to-heart with mom about divorce by KFOR-TV & K. QUERRY, NEWS CHANNEL 4 Divorce can be difficult on everyone involved, especially children. 6-year-old Tiana decided that she had seen enough of her parents’ arguments and fights following their divorce. Instead of bottling up her emotions, the little girl decided to have a heart-to-heart with her mother. “Mom, are you ready to be his friend?” Tiana asks. “Just try your best. I don’t want you and my dad to be replaced… and mean again. I want you and my dad to be placed, and settled, and be friends. I’m not trying to be mean, I just want everyone to be friends.” While divorce is usually full of emotions, it doesn’t have to be a bitter experience. An analysis by CompleteCase.com found which states have the most amicable divorces by looking at the number of couples who declared online that they were in agreement with each other. In fact, researchers say Oklahomans tend to be pretty easy going when it comes to getting a divorce. Experts say people with the easiest divorces live in Vermont, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Oregon, Kansas, Idaho, Louisiana, Delaware, Ohio and Texas. The worst divorces tend to happen in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Hampshire, Florida, Wyoming, Nebraska and Tennessee. I am so glad that I found completecase.com! It's great to have an option like this when dealing with an amicable, uncomplicated divorce - no need for attorneys when there's nothing to hash out. Andrea, Texas The customer service people were very nice and they made a tough time a little easier. They saved me a lot of money and the forms were perfect. I've told several co workers about this service. 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__label__wiki	0.76916	0.76916	author: COLOMBO TELEGRAPH Headed For Constitutional Deadlock: Sumanthiran Says Presidential Proclamation Dissolving Parliament Invalid By declaring June 20th for the 2020 parliamentary polls, the Elections Commission appears to have set the stage for the courts to intervene in order to resolve a knotty constitutional question about the life of the current Parliament. M.A Sumanthiran Senior lawyers like former TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran PC are arguing that the new election date, being three months after parliament was dissolved on March 2, 2020, renders the presidential proclamation dissolving Parliament invalid. Overruling Government preferences for a May election, the Elections Commission yesterday declared that the parliamentary election would be held on 20 June. Sumanthiran PC explained that while there was no prohibition on the Commission to set a date of their choice according the Parliamentary Elections Act, there was clear constitutional imposition upon the President that he can no longer fulfill due to polls being delayed beyond June 2, as a result of COVID-19. Article 70 of the Constitution imposes a strict condition on the President when he chooses to dissolve Parliament by proclamation 4.5 years into its term, Sumanthiran PC told the talk show Face the Nation on Monday night. He explained that the President could dissolve Parliament by proclamation but the same constitutional provision that gives him the power to do so, mandates or compels him to fix a date for the new Parliament to meet no later than three months after dissolution. On June 2, 2020 that constitutionally mandated deadline expires. “If the three month condition cannot be met for whatever reason, the President’s proclamation becomes invalid because the President is only allowed to dissolve parliament under that strict condition because the country can function without a Parliament for no more than 3 months,” the former TNA MP from Jaffna said on the Monday night talk show. He added that Article 70 of the Constitution permits the President to change the election date if necessary through another proclamation, but even date that must adhere strictly to the three months condition for Parliament to meet after being dissolved. The new election date set by the Commission therefore renders President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s March 2 proclamation ineffective said Sumanthiran PC. Pro Government lawyers however counter-argue that the corona virus battle is an extraordinary situation that the constitution does not make provision for. These lawyers are arguing for the adoption of the “doctrine of necessity” to deal with the looming constitutional deadlock, although they stop short of advocating for the constitutional provisions pertaining to the question of the life of parliament be suspended while the President deals with the pandemic. Others like pro-Rajapaksa monk Athuraliye Rathana Thero are calling for elections to be put off by six months. During that time, Rathana Thero argues the president and the caretaker government must rule through an executive governance council without a parliament. Constitutional experts warn this would be a slippery slope to establishing executive rule or a dictatorship in Sri Lanka on the back of the pandemic. Colombo Telegraph learns that it was due to this constitutional condition that Parliament must meet within three months that on April 1 when it realized elections could not be held in May, the Elections Commission urged President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to seek an opinion from the Supreme Court. However the President, replying through his Secretary P.B. Jayasundera, retorted that there was no need to seek an opinion from the highest court, since the Government saw no reason why the election could not be held by the end of May 2020, paving the way for Parliament to sit by June 2. Now by declaring elections on June 20, the Elections Commission will force petitioners to go to court to resolve the issue. It has by doing so, absolved itself of the responsibility of dealing with a knotty and controversial question that could set the country on a grave constitutional collision course. The 19th Amendment, Sumanthiran pointed out during the talk show, permitted any citizen of the Republic to petition the Supreme Court to challenge an action or inaction by the President. In this case, a legal challenge could be mounted on the basis that President Rajapaksa is not acting to rescind his gazette dissolving Parliament. Responding to a question, Sumanthiran explained that a citizen could file a petition electronically and the courts could decide to hear the matter based on how urgent it might be. Courts are presently closed as the country contends with preventing the spread of the corona virus. Meanwhile President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a pre-recorded interview aired across the networks on Monday night, completely ruled out the idea of reconvening the old Parliament. Honouring The Victims Of 21 April 2019 Through Togetherness & Unity Shanika’s Cartoon JD / April 21, 2020 Saboteurs, Sumanthiran and many more ganged up in 2018 October too to destabilize the country,. Sri .Lanka is a small Island can not allow this anymore. Need to decide. Say constitution is not useful anymore. Rahula / April 23, 2020 Small Island President, is he a Sri Lankan Citizen? Wake Up Lanka / April 23, 2020 I think we all know very well that it was Mahinda Rajapaksa who colluded with Maithripala Sirisena to make a mockery of our democracy and destabilise the government. We paid the prize to the Easter attacks. The Rajapaksas once again had blood on their hands. The fools just couldn’t or perhaps refused to see it. Constitution is not the only option or pieces of papers to run Sri lanka if Saboteurs, sumanthiran and others to destabilize Sri lanka. COVID-19 is a blessing in disguise. Just do not waste money, time and all other resources because of some people want to wreck it,. Sri lanka faced so many. It is now worth while to accommodate for ever. Pabakaran also tried every trick in the book. Even Parliaments of other countries, as they can not prorogate the parliament, they keep physical distancing by reducing the number of MPs attending the sessions at a time. In Sri Lanka, they mark the register and go to do private businesses. Besides, if it were to reconvene, there will be so many STATE FUNERALS (FOR MUSLIMS) and STATE CREMATIONS as most are very old and health wise very weak (big stomachs, high cholesterol, some are Kuddas or Drunkards etc. chiv / April 21, 2020 Constitution, Virus , economy or all of the above , whatever may be the crisis we may be facing and all the discussions and debates taking place right now around these issues, my prediction (call me naive or foolish but let me be the first) is things will take place as planned by our criminal politicians. In 3 to 4 months time the Covid situation may be under control but Lankans will be stepping into much virulent epidemic called “Political Pandemic”. As we know, the Virus usually runs its (some what predictable)course and burns out but “political pandemic”is not only unpredictable ,there is no such testing, tracing or social isolation, which can help in containing its spread. The pain and suffering will be much more excruciating and here to stay. As in any pandemic it is the people who carry ,spread and enable these political parasites. Whether the outcome will be same in USA ,is anyone,s guess. SJ / April 22, 2020 Going by the past, the outcome in the USA is more likely to be worse. See how the Democratic party undermines the democratic process in nominating the presidential candidate. An electorate that can elect the likes of Nixon, Reagan and Trump is unlikely to be very bright. Nagalingam Ethirveerasingam / April 22, 2020 Any citizen can petition the SC to rule on the decision of the EC. Why does not those legal persons who are citizen and who critique the EC decision petition the SC. If they don’t want to, is it because the SC may condone the EC decision? Dr. Gnana Sankaralingam / April 23, 2020 Dear Ethir, why should supreme court go against the decision of election commission when it was taken within their legal parameters. According to the constitution it is the election commission that can decide on the date of the elections, not the president nor all members of parliament together. What they should petition supreme courts is that since elections has been fixed for 20th June, neither the caretaker cabinet can function after that date, nor the president take any actions without a functioning parliament, and therefore to get them to order re-summoning of parliament until it is feasible to hold an election after controlling the epidemic fully. Elections commission has the power to postpone the elections further if it is not conducive to hold election due to the epidemic is still raging. Since last parliament was dissolved prematurely, there is provision that the parliament be allowed to go on to complete its full term, elections held and new parliament put in place by 2nd September. rajash / April 22, 2020 good old 70 yeas of Sri Lnaka politics mirrored here in CT when Tamils are against Tamils and …all Sinhalease are against Tamils. what chance for Tamils when will the Tamils realise? Bodin / April 22, 2020 All Sinhalese are against Tamils? How come the Sinhalese allowed Sampanthan to become the lader of the opposition with only a baker’s dozen of MPs, and let Sumanthiran, Jayampathy and his sinhalese friends to write an Oru Mitta constitution with the now notorious 19th amendment. How come Ranil has always been splitting the Sinhalese to kiss Prabhakaran’s hand.? How come all tamils gang up to crush the Muslims who were the majority residents of the Northern peninsula when SL becomae a crown colony? Upali Samarajeewa / April 22, 2020 The learned lawyer Mr Sum did not go to courts to rectify “inaction” of the previous president SJ, it is always advisable to “clean own house” before pointing fingers at others. Dont you think so ???? USA is overly confident about their ability come out of any number of inferno ,to rebuild their country , but are we in the same comfort zone ???? For every Nixon, Regan and Trump they also had Lincoln, Clinton and Obama. We may fool the public by comparing with South Korea, just to conduct a SHAM called election but that will not stop us from stepping into a burning hell. Going by the same past, (you mentioned) I stand by my prediction not 100 but 200 %. You seems to have missed the forest for the trees. Pon Kulendiren / April 22, 2020 I read a news item in a Tamil paper that party leaders after discussion with EC agreed that elections will be postponed until COVID 19 epidemic is fully eradicated. The constitution is very weak in dealing with a situation such as COVID19. What if there is an Earthquake or Metroid hitting the island ( Not the April 29 Metroid) or Indian ocean South of the island. All these are possible and cannot be overruled. Sri Lankan politicians should not abuse the COVID19 epidemic situation to establish a dictatorship and swindle the money they country ( Like Helping Hambantota) receive from many countries to fight the virus. Egoism in the president will not solve the crisis. The life of people is more important than power. In many comments, I noticed that some have criticized Sumanthiran as one of the leading lawyers because he is a TNA politician. Give due credit to expertise, efficiency and do not be jealous. When he appeared for a constitutional crisis created by former President in October and did well, the Singhalese clapped hands. This is a selfish attitude of the Singhala community. Sunil Abeyratne / April 22, 2020 Questions around the legality of the dissolution of the previous parliament are the result of the powerlessness of all institutions of the government to hold parliamentary elections in the middle of a pandemic. To conclude that Gota anticipated the development of the virus in the manner it has, well before the dissolution of the parliament is to credit him with a level of intelligence only few people would be endowed with. The manner the majority of the commentators link the present constitutional crisis to other non-related considerations is evidence of the unwillingness of such a majority of CT readers to accept Gota won the elections. Gota is the duly elected President of Sri Lanka. There can be no argument about it although all Sri Lankans are entitled to their opinions on the integrity OR the lack of integrity in the manner the election campaign was conducted. As I have previously noted elsewhere, there needs to be a way forward to resolve the issue of holding elections. We cannot find Gota to be responsible for the current impasse. He dissolved the parliament as provided for in the Constitution. Teresa May dissolved the parliament at the time of her choosing (which turned out to be wrong!) to seek a clear majority for her version of Brexit. Gota’s decision is no different. It is a reasonable proposition to consider that the 7 million people who voted Gota, would be totally opposed to recalling the previous parliament. Such opposition would render recalling the previous parliament as an activity that does not reflect the will of the people. This argument is valid, notwithstanding the early dissolution of the previous parliament. ajith / April 22, 2020 Sunil Abeyratne, You are right, Gota is the duly elected president but Mahinda Rajapakse or other cabinet ministers are not duly elected prime minister or ministers by people of Srilanka. We all remember in 2018, former President Sirisena appointed Mahinda as Prime minister ( whether it is after threatening Sirisena or otherwise) and the people decided to get the opinion of the judiciary and Court based on the constitution decided that appointment as illegal. In reality, that was a constitutional coup by Sirisena and Mahinda. Rule of law is the fundamental of democracy and the constitution is the supreme and Supreme Court is there to decide whether the govt or president act according to the law. You and I can’t decide whether Gota is an intelligent person or not. Corona is not over to judge whether it is efficiently handled or not. Further, in politics Politicians change their mind frequently and people also change their mind frequently depending on the situation. For example, Mahinda who won 2010 presidential election using the defeat of the LTTE but he lost in 2015. So, you cannot say the 7 million voted him will remain the same now or next year. Gota was responsible for number of murders in this country including Lasantha, Do you think he will not do the same again? GulSiri Lal Nanda / April 22, 2020 Sumanthiaran Abraham is official may, not be unofficial representatives Tamil political Parties legal leader of Parliment by that anti- Estanblismnt proxies of Tamil homeland ? He seems to be successor of LTTE & Tamil Diaspora’s leadership of Legal face-cut in Parliament. Believe it or not that he is front line playing role,which against Sovereignty Nation of Island. He has undertaken that task of undermine nation stability . This is a under- covered operation by rise Tamil Homeland by TNA’s flag. The aim of entire operation was nothing else to be reconve invalid Parliment again. Sumatharan is undertaken legal task on behalf of JVP UNP MC and other Terrorist out fits to restoration of Chamber! by $$$. Gulsiri, What a praise for Sumanthiran? Are you working for CIA? JVP, UNP, MC are terrorists for you? So, all those Sinhalese voted for these parties are terrorists? Are you going to kill those Sinhalese who voted for UNP? Native Vedda / April 22, 2020 “Can I please adopt it instead of Keselatta Kid…..” NO, as great philosophers said many many moons ago, “DO NOTHING”. Just watch the clip below: Kumudu Megasooriya on The secret of Singapore‘s success ~ Kishore Mahbubani Meritocracy, Pragmatism & Honesty are the pillars which led to a radical and extraordinary transformation of Singapore from a third world to a first world in one generation. (1) Meritocracy- Appointing government officials based on competence rather than affinity (2) Pragmatism – Adopting best practice ideas and fitting them to the local environment and (3) Honesty- Being relentless in weeding out corruption, and retaining public servants whose integrity and conduct is beyond reproach. Interview with Kishore Mahbubani (Professor in the Practice of Public Policy and former Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJUkJKUx3Vo	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1697
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__label__cc	0.699009	0.300991	Nike Files Patent for Miniature Treadmills Inside of Sneakers You think we're joking... By Emily Suzuki - May 10, 2018 Let the below image sink in for a moment: Yes, what you're looking at is a miniature treadmill inside of a sneaker, and yes, this is a real patent that Nike recently filed. Looks like when a bunch of employees left Nike because of that sexual harassment scandal all of them were replaced by Steven M. Johnson. In any event, the "rotatable conveyor element" inside of the sole is not meant to help burn extra calories like some type of mechanical version of the disastrous Sketchers Shape-Ups. Instead, think of the mechanism as an electronic shoe horn that eases your foot in and out of the shoe with no effort. The only information released from the patent so far is that the proposed shoes would feature “an upper configured to form a space between the upper and the insole," the mechanism's general goal would be to, "admit and secure a foot of a wearer,” and the conveyer belt in particular would be “configured to rotatably engage a body part of the wearer as the foot enters the space and draw the foot into the space.” It would be highly uncomfortable to walk around on a metal hunk all day, so I'm curious to see what kind of materials Nike would select or develop for this. In the image, it looks almost like there could be a layer of material between the foot and device, which is promising but still very unclear. How do you turn the treadmill on and off, you're wondering? The shoes would be,"coupled to an activation mechanism, such as a switch or mechanism to detect the presence of a foot." I envision this component as a button carefully placed on the exterior of the shoe so that the user's foot couldn't accidentally activate it while in motion. Perhaps something on the tongue along the lines of a sleeker Reebok InstaPump Fury button? The idea is intriguing, and I could see this being useful for people with limited dexterity who have trouble getting their shoes on and off themselves. Even people who have trouble sliding their Nike SF Air Force 1s on in the morning could benefit from this. Whether Nike will bring these to life or not is up in the air, but I will say this: we never figured Nike's adaptive lacing technology would hit the real market at some point, so it's likely that whatever this is won't stay locked away as a patent forever. On that note, imagine a sneaker that incorporates both adaptive lacing and this conveyor belt technology, and it gets real scary real quick. (Concept Kicks, Digital Trends) Michael DiTullo The line above the device looks like it is just there to represent the sidewall of the midsole, not a layer on top. This would really align to the work they are doing with shoes like the Nike FlyEase for people with reduced dexterity. I sw one of these in person at the Design Museum Portland show on prosthetics a few months ago. https://youtu.be/TaNM_T1d1as Really cool story - I'm hoping that's the type of direction this patent is headed in. yes, Tobie and the guys there are really passionate about this kind of thing. There has been a long history of Nike doing special projects for people with special needs, but always as a one off. I remember a particular story I heard when I first joined that literally brought me to tears. With the development of Nike ID and Nike.com, they are figuring out to how to implement this type of work on a slightly broader scale, doing limited and on demand runs to test the market... the simple fact is that the Fly Ease stuff is pretty cool for most people, though it was designed with a special need in mind. Just like the OXO story, it could go mass while helping people. Nice when companies do this kind of work!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1704
__label__cc	0.675658	0.324342	The Village Serves Up Dinner Annual Rotary/Colombo Seniors Dinner provides feast for 400 Barry Coulter A great community feast and true community event kicked off the Christmas season in festive fashion Wednesday night, Nov. 27, at the Cristoforo Colombo Lodge in Cranbrook. The 38th annual Rotary/Colombo Seniors Dinner — the largest yearly event for seniors in southeast BC — served more than 400 turkey dinners to diners, with the turkeys, the stuffing, the vegetables, all the trimmings, ice cream for dessert, and rum punch. It truly takes a village to provide this feast — a host of volunteers from the Colombo Lodge, Cranbrook Rotary, Cranbrook City Council and others prepped, cooked, served and cleaned up after. Rotarians had started prepping the meals on Sunday. As well as Rotarians and Cranbrook Italian community, others pitch in to help create the repast. Rick’s Meats donated 300 pounds of fresh turkey every year for the dinner. Fort Steele Bakery provided fresh rolls, Safeway donated all the cut bread to make the stuffing. Kootenay Kwik Print printed the tickets to the event at no charge. The Heritage Inn sold them at the front desk no charge. The band Old Spice provided music for dancing after supper. And afterwards, JJ’s Laundry cleans the vast piles of linens used, at no charge. Rotary donates all monies raised through ticket sales back to the Cranbrook Senior Citizens’ Club, the Food Bank and the Salvation Army. The festive feast tradition was started in 1982 by George Georgopoulus, owner of the Apollo Restaurant at the time. He held it in the basement of his restaurant at first, but shortly after, the event moved up to the Colombo Lodge and over the years has become a joint effort between the Rotary Club of Cranbrook and the Colombo Lodge. WATCH: The 2019 Black Press Christmas Village at the Royal Alexandra Hall	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1710
__label__wiki	0.761318	0.761318	Car crime victim gets help fast A BIO-MEDICAL scientist has praised security patrolmen and police officers after thieves broke into her car. Hayley Cadman, 25, a haematologist at the Countess had accidentally left her mobile in her Ford Focus parked in a staff parking place at the hospital. The mobile was spotted by crooks who smashed a side window and damaged the windscreen before making off with the phone. She was contacted by security who informed her of the damage and police were quickly on scene after receiving calls from other hospital staff who witnessed the crime in progress. Officers tracked down two men in the nearby Eight Rights Pub and a third man was also arrested. All three were interviewed at Blacon Police Station. Hayley's phone was recovered minus its SIM card from a patient's locker within the hospital. One man was released without further action and two men have been bailed pending discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service. Hayley, a former Chester resident who now lives near Stoke-on-Trent, said: 'The security men were really friendly and helpful, as were the police. 'The vigilance of passers-by and the prompt actions of the police meant they were on the case very quickly and at least I've got my phone back.'	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1713
__label__cc	0.740711	0.259289	You are here : EMSC > Project > EMSC Projects EMSC Projects ARISTOTLE \| CARISMAND \| IMPROVER \| Seismic Portal \| Citizen Seismology \| Sigma \| Verce \| MARsite \| NERA \| EPOS \| REAKT ARISTOTLE (All Risk Integrated System TOwards Trans-boundary hoListic Early-warning) will deliver world leading multi-hazard capability to the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC). ARISTOTLE has been designed to offer a flexible and scalable system that can provide new hazard-related services to the ERCC and to create a pool of experts in the field of Meteorology and Geophysics of Europe that can support the ERCC with regard to situation assessments in crisis situations. The new services system is set up in a way that it builds up on and adds value to existing information systems and sources, and that it fully respects national and regional responsibilities Please visit the website CARISMAND aims to deal with the issues of preparedness, response to disasters and after-crisis recovery which is inevitably influenced by cultural background of individuals and the society they live in. In this context culture is understood as the characteristics of a particular group of people defined by everything from a set of values, history, literature, language, religion to cuisine, social habits or music and arts. Cultural factors play an important role in determining the way people response to stress, engage in crisis management and accept disaster relief in an emergency. However, these factors could also negatively impact the professional response to disaster because of the lack of cultural understanding, sensitivity and competencies as well as due to lack of understanding of the cultural background of the victims of a disaster. The project addresses risks as non-objective but socially and culturally constructed. IMPROVER is aimed at developing European Resilience Management Guideline and demonstrating it through pilot implementation. The overall objective of IMPROVER is to improve European critical infrastructure resilience to crises and disasters through the implementation of resilience concepts to real life examples of pan-European significance, including cross-border examples. The improvement will arise through the development of a methodology for implementing combinations of societal, organisational and technological resilience concepts to critical infrastructure based on risk evaluation techniques and informed by a review of the positive impact of different resilience concepts on critical infrastructure. Access to the Seismic Event, BroadBand and Strong Motion Data of the European Seismologic Station. Thanks to a unique joint initiative by observatories, research institutes in and around Europe a broad set of seismological data is becoming available. Within NERIES, the seismic portal has been developed as a single point of access to diverse, distributed European datasets, and is now, after an experimental phase, available for general use at www.seismicportal.eu The portal provides tools to explore and download earthquake information, broadband and accelerometric waveforms, as well as providing access to other NERIES project datasets as they become available. We would like to encourage you to try this out. We welcome your feedback and help us improve this service. Please note that to use all the portal features, you must register and log in. - The NERIES Portal Development Team Please visit the portal QCN : Quake Catcher Network The EMSC has deployed a QCN server for the Euro-Med region to initiate, promote and coordinate QCN deployments in the region. Our strategy is to perform dense deployments in urban-seismically active areas. There are currently several deployments in Greece (in Patras and in Thessaloniki) and in Martinique Islands (French Lesser Antilles). In the framework of a European Project named ENVRIplus, the EMSC is calling for new participants. Volunteers will not only contribute data, but will help to better understand the earthquake phenomenon. Finally, by better understanding the earthquakes and their effects, participants will improve their earthquake preparedness. EMSC calls for volunteers. Please join the project! Citizens and scientists sharing knowledge: towards a new collaboration Citizens have a major role to play in the collection of scientific data. As the first witnesses of seismic events, they hold a significant scientific knowledge too often overlooked. By involving citizens and using them as a primary source of information, scientists can study the population reaction to seismic events (sociology of risk and risk management), and obtain valuable testimonies on the seismic events themselves. Involving citizens for a better understanding of seismic events and a more efficient protection of societies is what Citizen Seismology is about. Citizen Science has been acknowledged for many years, but the development of Citizen Seismology itself is very recent. With its many projects involving citizen participation, the EMSC is a driving force in this new area of study. Several educational materials are available such as posters, videos and articles for general public and school students. Version française du site : Sismologie citoyenne SIGMA, for SeIsmic Ground Motion Assessment is a Research and Development programme initiated by EDF The objective of the programme is to improve knowledge on the data, the methods, and the seismic hazard assessments, in order to better quantify the uncertainties. The EMSC contribution to the SIGMA project concerns the creation of the RESORCE database, that aims at being a reference seismic ground motion database in Europe for the development and the test of European ground motion prediction models to be used for seismic hazard studies. This programme is spread into 5 development axis: A better knowledge of seismic sources A better knowledge of seismic motion – attenuation A better attention to site effects An improvement of seismic hazards models A better motion characterisation and exploitation of seismic motions Access to the RESORCE database here (weblink to be added) Virtual Earthquake and seismology Research in Europe Community e-science environment Earthquake and seismology research addresses fundamental problems in understanding the Earth's internal wave sources and properties, thereby aiding society in the management of natural hazards, energy resources, environmental changes, and national security. VERCE is supporting this effort by developing a data-intensive e-science environment to enable innovative data analysis and data modelling methods that fully exploit the increasing wealth of open data generated by the observational and monitoring systems of the global seismology community. VERCE's strategy is to build upon a service-oriented architecture and a data-intensive platform delivering services, workflow tools, and software as a service, and to integrate the distributed European public data and computing infrastructures (GRID, HPC and CLOUD) with private resources and the European integrated data archives of the seismology community. VERCE is a major contribution to the e-science environment of the European Plate Observing System (EPOS), the ESFRI initiative of the solid Earth community. Please visit VERCE website to learn more about the project on www.verce.eu View / Download / Print VERCE in a nutshell here New Directions in Seismic Hazard Assessment through Focused Earth Observation in the Marmara Supersite The recent devastating earthquakes and associated tsunamis in Japan, Indonesia, and Haiti, which killed more than half a million people, highlighted how mankind is still far away from a satisfactory level of seismic risk mitigation. Among the regions around the Mediterranean Sea for which earthquakes represent a major threat to their social and economic development, the area around the Marmara Sea, one of the most densely populated parts of Europe, is subjected to a high level of seismic hazard. For this region the MARSITE project is proposed with the aim of assessing the “state of the art” of seismic risk evaluation and management at European level. This will be the starting point to move a “step forward” towards new concepts of risk mitigation and management by long-term monitoring activities carried out both on land and at sea. The MARSITE project aims to coordinate research groups with different scientific skills (from seismology to engineering to gas geochemistry) in a comprehensive monitoring activity developed both in the Marmara Sea and in the surrounding urban and country areas. The project plans to coordinate initiatives to collect multidisciplinary data, to be shared, interpreted and merged in consistent theoretical and practical models suitable for the implementation of good practices to move the necessary information to the end users. Please visit the MARsite website to learn more about the project: http://www.marsite.eu Network of European Research Infrastructures for Earthquake Risk Assessment and Mitigation NERA (Network of European Research Infrastructures for Earthquake Risk Assessment and Mitigation) is an EC infrastructure project that integrates key research infrastructures in Europe for monitoring earthquakes and assessing their hazard and risk. NERA integrates and facilitates the use of these infrastructures and access to data for research, provides services and access to earthquake data and parameters, and hazard and risk products and tools. NERA activities are coordinated with other relevant EC-projects and European initiatives, and contribute to the ESFRI EPOS infrastructure and the OECD GEMprogram. Please visit the NERA website to learn more about the project: http://nera-eu.org The European Plate Observing System The European Plate Observing System (EPOS) is the integrated solid Earth Sciences research infrastructure approved by the European Strategy Forum on Research Infrastructures (ESFRI) and included in the ESFRI Roadmap in December 2008. EPOS is a long-term integration plan of national existing RIs. The goal of EPOS is to promote and make possible innovative approaches for a better understanding of the physical processes controlling earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, unrest episodes and tsunamis as well as those driving tectonics and Earth surface dynamics. Integration of the existing national and trans-national RIs will increase access and use of the multidisciplinary data recorded by the solid Earth monitoring networks, acquired in laboratory experiments and/or produced by computational simulations. Establishment of EPOS will foster worldwide interoperability in Earth Sciences and provide services to a broad community of users. Please visit the EPOS website to learn more about the project: http://www.epos-eu.org Strategies and tools for Real Time EArthquake RisK ReducTion The general objective of the Project is to improve the efficiency of real time earthquake risk mitigation methods and its capability of protecting structures, infrastructures and people. REAKT (Strategies and tools for Real Time EArthquake RisK ReducTion) aims at establishing the best practice on how to use jointly all the information coming from earthquake forecast, early warning and real time vulnerability assessment. All this information needs to be combined in a fully probabilistic framework, including realistic uncertainties estimations, to be used for decision making in real time. Please visit the NERA website to learn more about the project: http://www.reaktproject.eu	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1716
__label__wiki	0.541093	0.541093	The International Stroke Trial (IST): a randomised trial of aspirin, subcutaneous heparin, both, or neither among 19435 patients with acute ischaemic stroke. International Stroke Trial Collaborative Group. BACKGROUND: Only a few small trials have compared antithrombotic therapy (antiplatelet or anticoagulant agents) versus control in acute ischaemic stroke, and none has been large enough to provide reliable evidence on safety or efficacy. METHODS: The International Stroke Trial (IST) was a large, randomised, open trial of up to 14 days of antithrombotic therapy started as soon as possible after stroke onset. The aim was to provide reliable evidence on the safety and efficacy of aspirin and of subcutaneous heparin. Half the patients were allocated unfractionated heparin (5000 or 12,500 IU bd [twice daily]), and half were allocated "avoid heparin"; and, in a factorial design, half were allocated aspirin 300 mg daily and half "avoid aspirin". The primary outcomes were death within 14 days and death or dependency at 6 months. 19,435 patients with suspected acute ischaemic stroke entering 467 hospitals in 36 countries were randomised within 48 hours of symptom onset. RESULTS: Among heparin-allocated patients, there were non-significantly fewer deaths within 14 days (876 [9.0%] heparin vs 905 [9.3%] no heparin), corresponding to 3 (SD 4) fewer deaths per 1000 patients. At 6 months the percentage dead or dependent was identical in both groups (62.9%). Patients allocated to heparin had significantly fewer recurrent ischaemic strokes within 14 days (2.9% vs 3.8%) but this was offset by a similar-sized increase in haemorrhagic strokes (1.2% vs 0.4%), so the difference in death or non-fatal recurrent stroke (11.7% vs 12.0%) was not significant. Heparin was associated with a significant excess of 9 (SD 1) transfused or fatal extracranial bleeds per 1000. Compared with 5000 IU bd heparin, 12,500 IU bd heparin was associated with significantly more transfused or fatal extracranial bleeds, more haemorrhagic strokes, and more deaths or non-fatal strokes within 14 days (12.6% vs 10.8%). Among aspirin-allocated patients there were non-significantly fewer deaths within 14 days (872 [9.0%] vs 909 [9.4%]), corresponding to 4 (SD 4) fewer deaths per 1000 patients. At 6 months there was a non-significant trend towards a smaller percentage of the aspirin group being dead or dependent (62.2% vs 63.5%, 2p = 0.07), a difference of 13 (SD 7) per 1000; after adjustment for baseline prognosis the benefit from aspirin was significant (14 [SD 6] per 1000, 2p = 0.03). Aspirin-allocated patients had significantly fewer recurrent ischaemic strokes within 14 days (2.8% vs 3.9%) with no significant excess of haemorrhagic strokes (0.9% vs 0.8%), so the reduction in death or non-fatal recurrent stroke with aspirin (11.3% vs 12.4%) was significant. Aspirin was associated with a significant excess of 5 (SD 1) transfused or fatal extracranial bleeds per 1000; in the absence of heparin the excess was 2 (SD 1) and was not significant. There was no interaction between aspirin and heparin in the main outcomes. INTERPRETATION: Neither heparin regimen offered any clinical advantage at 6 months. The results suggest that if heparin is given in routine clinical practice, the dose should not exceed 5000 IU subcutaneously twice daily. For aspirin, the IST suggests a small but worthwhile improvement at 6 months. Taking the IST together with the comparably large Chinese Acute Stroke Trial, aspirin produces a small but real reduction of about 10 deaths or recurrent strokes per 1000 during the first few weeks. Both trials suggest that aspirin should be started as soon as possible after the onset of ischaemic stroke; previous trials have already shown that continuation of low-dose aspirin gives protection in the longer term. Acute Disease, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Anticoagulants, Aspirin, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Clinical Protocols, Drug Therapy, Combination, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Heparin, Humans, Infusions, Parenteral, Male, Middle Aged, Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors, Recurrence, Treatment Outcome	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1720
__label__wiki	0.747443	0.747443	Maine’s Spectrum Medical Group Offers Multiple Specialties By Joseph Burns \| From the Volume XXI No. 4 – March 17, 2014 Issue CEO SUMMARY: Pathologists looking for a viable future in a healthcare system marked by integration of clinical care and value-based reimbursement will be interested to learn about Spectrum Medical Group based in Portland, Maine. This 180-member multispecialist group includes 22 pathologis… Preparing for the Medicare-Medicaid Buzz Saw By R. Lewis Dark MEDICAID PROGRAMS IN TWO STATES ARE CURRENTLY TARGETING laboratory testing services as a source of cost savings. It’s not coincidental that the states involved are Florida and California. During the past 15 years, both states have stayed at the cutting edge of managed healthcare. Many “innovation… “Pay for Performance” Starts For California Docs By Robert Michel \| From the Volume X No. 8 – June 16, 2003 Issue CEO SUMMARY: California is a bellwether state for healthcare innovations. Six of its largest payers are collaborating on “Pay For Performance,” a program which pays financial incentives to physician group practices which achieve measurable outcomes in clinical care, patient satisfacti… “October 7, 2002 Intelligence: Late Breaking Lab News” By Robert Michel \| From the Volume IX No. 14 – October 7, 2002 Issue Without much fanfare or notice, Liposcience Inc. of Raleigh, North Carolina tested the waters for an initial public offering (IPO) last month. It found market conditions unfavorable for its proposed offering of $92 million and deferred its IPO. Liposcience, with annual revenues of $1… Pacificare, IBM, Keane, MedicaLogic/MedScape, WebMD, DrKoop.com By Robert Michel \| From the Volume IX No. 1 – January 7, 2002 Issue PACIFICARE BEGINS SERIOUS RESTRUCTURING TO SHIFT EMPHASIS NOT SO MANY YEARS AGO, PacifiCare Health Systems Inc. was considered the quintessential embodiment of all that was expected to be good with managed healthcare. The company’s business model was studied and copied in… “October 15, 2001 Intelligence: Late Breaking Lab News” By Robert Michel \| From the Volume VIII No. 14 – October 15, 2001 Issue It’s a sign of the times for managed healthcare. Pacificare Health System, Inc. will offer its first preferred provider organization (PPO) health plan. the PPO is being marketed in California, Oklahoma, and Texas. Enrollment starts this month. Until now Pacificare’s business mode… Managed Care’s Next Evolutionary Step By Robert Michel \| From the Volume VIII No. 8 – June 11, 2001 Issue MANAGED CARE IS IN THE MIDST OF SHIFTING from a volume-buying discount club to a value-added partner in healthcare. During the past two years, THE DARK REPORT has identified developments in the marketplace supporting this trend and provided these insights to our clients and regular readers. Further … HMO Decline Predicted As PPOs Gain Enrollment By Robert Michel \| From the Volume VII No. 12 – August 21, 2000 Issue CEO SUMMARY: Managed care analyst Michael Casey believes HMO enrollment will peak, possibly in 2000. PPOs (preferred provider organizations) are gaining members at an increasing rate. Within California, the provider revolt over deficient reimbursement levels is escalating. Orange County�… Market Hesitates to Embrace Automated Screening Products CEO SUMMARY: Technology to enhance and improve conventional Pap smear screening was introduced into the clinical marketplace almost five years ago. But the clinical laboratory industry has yet to embrace these various technologies in any meaningful way. Like the introduction of liquid pre… Merger Creates “New” Pathology Competitor By Robert Michel \| From the Volume VII No. 9 – June 19, 2000 Issue CEO SUMMARY: Pathology business consolidation and regionalization continues. Pathology Consultants of America, Inc. (PCA) and PathSOURCE, Inc. announced their intention to merge last month. The combined company will be called Inform DX, Inc. and will compete nationally for anatomic pathol…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1722
__label__wiki	0.908609	0.908609	Managed Endpoint Detection & Response Squad Delivery Model Cloud SecOps Platform Lens Score Cyber Intelligence Expert Jeremy Bash Joins deepwatch Board By deepwatch Cybersecurity Managed Security Services Provider Continues Expansion Jeremy Bash (Photo: Business Wire) WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–deepwatch, a leading provider of intelligence-driven managed security services, announced today that Jeremy Bash, Managing Director, Beacon Global Strategies and former chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Defense and the Central Intelligence Agency, has joined its board of directors. “We’re excited to have Jeremy join our board. He’s a trusted advisor to many global technology companies and is a well-regarded, accomplished expert on modern security challenges,” said Charlie Thomas, CEO of deepwatch. Mr. Bash has spent over 20 years advising national leaders and chief executives on a range of strategic, management, legal, and policy issues. His clients include America’s leading companies in the areas of tech, defense, finance, security, and aerospace. He is a recognized expert on national security affairs, serving as National Security Analyst for NBC News and MSNBC where he provides commentary and analysis on North Korea, China, Iran, NATO, U.S. counterterrorism operations, cybersecurity, and current counterintelligence investigations. “deepwatch is changing the security landscape with its innovative platform and solutions,” said Mr. Bash. “I’m honored to join the board, and I look forward to participating in the company’s continued growth and success.” In April, deepwatch announced its spinout and rebranding from GuidePoint Security, as well as the closing of a USD $23 million Series A funding round led by ABS Capital Partners, a leading late-stage growth company investor. As a director of the deepwatch board of directors, Mr. Bash joins other members including Mr. Thomas and Mike Avon, Venture Partner at ABS Capital Partners. deepwatch deepwatch delivers analytics-driven managed security services by extending customers’ cybersecurity teams and proactively advancing their SecOps maturity. Powered by its unique, data-driven cloud SecOps platform, deepwatch is trusted by leading global organizations to provide 24/7/365 managed security services. Learn more at https://www.deepwatch.com/. deepwatch Recognized in Q4 Now Tech MDR Report by Independent Research Firm deepwatch Adds Two Senior Product Executives deepwatch Announces deepwatch Lens Score deepwatch delivers results-driven managed security services by extending customers’ cybersecurity teams and proactively advancing their SecOps maturity. Powered by its cloud SecOps platform, deepwatch is trusted by leading global organizations to provide 24/7/365 managed security services. © Copyright 2021 deepwatch incorporated	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1728
__label__cc	0.738913	0.261087	Ghana 2019 Report Third volunteering trip to Ghana organised by Cirencester Deer Park School with African Adventures. I was delighted to meet up with our Ghana 2019 team on Monday 29 April to listen to their adventures and learn of the progress our Deer Park volunteers made on the projects we initiated in 2017. I am thrilled that they all enjoyed the experience and there was no doubt that they had embraced all challenges with a great sense of team spirit. I am grateful to them and their accompanying teachers, Miss Lillington and Mr Armshaw for the significant contribution they all made to the community in Woe. Chiquita Henson, Headteacher On Saturday 30 March 2019, a team of 17 Year 10 pupils and two teachers, Miss Lillington and Mr Armshaw, started their journey to Ghana for an amazing volunteering trip. #Ghana2019 The 2am departure time didn’t seem to dent the good spirits of our group as we made our way to Heathrow. After a quick bit of dancing in the airport, we boarded our Turkish Airlines flight and 3½ hours later we were making a mad dash through Istanbul Airport to join our connecting flight to Accra. 6 hours later we emerged bleary eyed into the intense humidity of our first night in Africa. Walking off the plane was like walking into a sauna, our clothes immediately felt damp with sweat. Amber’s bag was absent from baggage collection and didn’t turn up for several days. Did she sulk about it? No, she did not. She decided not to worry about something she couldn’t change. This was the first inkling we had of her superpowers. Outside the airport, we were met by our wonderfully positive hosts, Livingstone and Bright, and before we knew it we were driving through the streets, gazing in wonder at where we found ourselves and how quickly we had left the norms of our Northern European homes behind. Our first night was spent in a local hotel and the following morning, after stopping at the bright and shiny Accra Mall, the country’s flagship venture into modern consumerism, to take out money (and for some, eat a final Burger King), we piled back on the bus and began the final stretch of our journey, the 3 hour drive to Woe in the Volta region and our home for the next two weeks. The small village and fishing community of Woe (pronounced Wo-ay) is located between the lagoon and the ocean, 100km to the east of Accra in the Lower Volta region, and provided us with a perfect base. Home for two weeks in Ghana was at the volunteer house in Woe. We soon settled into life in the accommodation with the sandy playground, veranda and very popular shop (selling cold drinks and biscuits). Lolito Three years ago Headteacher Chiquita Henson and our first volunteering group visited the small rural community of Lolito where a number of families live in a traditional way based on farming - the Cirencester group were really affected by issues regarding access to water and employment, poor living conditions, health and wellbeing and pledged to help where they could. Our Ghana 2019 group received a very warm welcome, as we did everywhere we visited in Ghana, with drumming and dancing and a blessing from the priestess. The short tour around the village gave us the opportunity to make new friends, to see inside the homes of the people in Lolito but also to see the progress made on the church floor following a donation from Deer Park - the money was raised through a Non School Uniform Day in 2018. Dedzidi School Dedzidi School hosted Chloe, Olivia, Oscar, Mia, Molly, Tui, Isaac, Finn, Joseph, Floyd and Mr Armshaw. A short drive from our accommodation, this private school is in the process of expanding to cope with some overcrowding. We split into two groups, one spent their entire time making cement blocks to be used later in building work and the other interacted with the children, teaching and playing games. The making of cement blocks in the baking sun may sound like a form of punishment but as we honed our technique, under the guidance of the ever patient Livingstone, we began to take great pride in the quality and quantity of our output. Chloe, Olivia, Joseph, Floyd, Oscar, Finn and occasionally Isaac wielded their shovels with determination and the fruits of our labour multiplied around us in neat rows and were left to dry in the sun at the end of each day. They were, rather surprisingly, strong enough to hold our weight the following day. Special mention should, however, be reserved for Chloe and Olivia. They were the hardcore members of the building crew and they applied themselves with relentless energy to the task. It was a privilege, and great fun, to work alongside them. Making bricks: Mia, Molly, Tui, Isaac and, for most of the time, Oscar were based in the classrooms. It was exam week so the plans they’d made to teach everyday were scuppered somewhat but they took every opportunity to teach and interact with the children in the classrooms. Amongst other things, they taught English, Maths, Art and Drama using a variety of strategies all of which the children enjoyed immensely. They also spent a good amount of time interacting with the younger kids in the school, playing games, singing songs and having fun. According to our hosts, one of the most positive consequences of us being at the schools is that attendance peaks. We all learned so much from our time at this lovely school and the headteacher Elizabeth, the staff and children were so welcoming throughout. Rehma School Rehma School hosted Ella, Fran, Olivia S, Amber, Wilbur, Jake, Billy and Miss Lillington. The school is just a 5 minute walk from the volunteer house and is a public school with approximately 350 pupils. On our first day we received a warm welcome from the entire school with an amazing display of dancing and drumming. Billy was first selected to join the dance but it wasn’t long until the entire group were up on their feet trying to learn Ghanaian moves. Wilbur, Jake and Billy worked alongside Famous on the building project (we also had help from Amber and Joseph on a couple of days). Week One was all about brick construction, working together as a team to mix the cement and place it into the mould before drying out the bricks. Over 100 bricks were made in the first four days! The second week involved the plastering and bricklaying to prepare the perimeter wall. It was hard work in the heat but the team followed Famous’s inspirational lead and worked hard to make good progress on the task. Ella, Olivia, Fran, Amber and Miss Lillington were based in the classroom. As it was exams week we didn’t get to teach lessons every day but the group was kept incredibly busy with teaching younger pupils, and with story telling, reading, playing games, marking exams, maths puzzles, playing hangman, lots of double double, playing guitar and even a lesson in tectonics and an inflatable globe. The energy of the Rehma pupils was phenomenal and they welcomed every opportunity to work and play with the people from Deer Park. Lower Volta region and Wli Falls The middle weekend in Ghana gave us the opportunity to explore a little more of the country and we headed north into the Lower Volta region and to the Wli Falls. The journey from Woe towards the Falls took approximately 5 hours, but it flew by due to our stops at various places including the monkey sanctuary where we got the opportunity to feed the mamona monkeys. The monkey sanctuary also gave us the chance to go on a short rainforest walk and see the giraffe tree and giant millipedes. The Sunday of our adventure weekend took us to the Wli Falls, the highest waterfall in Western Africa. After a 45 minute stroll through the rainforest and information from our guide on the different plant species, we arrived at the waterfall and had a real awe and wonder moment - it was stunning. It didn't take us long to take our shoes and socks off and cool our feet down in the refreshingly cold water. We took lots of photographs and only had one leech to deal with. At the falls we also had the opportunity to see some local wildlife and the hundreds of bats that nestle in the rocks near the falls. Seeing them all in sight was quite spectacular. But it wasn't only bats that we had the chance to see - Mr Armshaw also spotted a rare green mamba snake on the walk back - a very exciting moment! The thing that stood out to all of us in Ghana was the people. Everywhere we went we were welcomed with friendly smiles and made to feel part of the community. We met so many people over the two weeks and had so many conversations, but it wasn't until the last day that we heard Siva's story. I don't want to give anything away, as those of you going to Ghana in 2020 need to hear it first hand, but just to say that he is a truly inspirational man, who has a clear vision on how people can support each other in order to achieve their dreams. Talking of special people, we must say a huge THANK YOU to Livingstone/Stoney, who was our group leader for the two weeks; his level of energy was phenomenal and there wasn't one moment in the two weeks when he wasn't trying to create a lasting memory of Ghana for us. Cultural experiences and food In addition to the projects, we also took part in a range of cultural experiences. Some of these experiences were lessons led by local experts - for example our lesson in Ewe (the local language), where we found out a whole range of useful phrases, and a marriage lesson, where we found out about the traditional approach to marriage and the expectations of the bride and groom and their families. Other cultural experiences were a lot more hands on, for example our walk to the local harbour, the visit to the lighthouse, the local church service and the visit to Anloga market. All these experiences gave us an insight into the vibrancy of Ghanaian life and it was amazing to take part in the daily activities that as tourists you don’t always get the chance to experience. The overwhelming sense was once again that of being welcomed into the community. As in all other parts of the world, food is a massive part of any cultural experience. Ghanaian food in three words: yum, yum, yum. From the sweetest pineapple at breakfast, to the delicious Red Red or Joluf rice at lunchtime, to the flavoursome curry at dinner and lots and lots of tasty salads, GFC (Ghanaian Fried Chicken) and chips! On the second Wednesday evening a great time was had by all, as the volunteer pupils from Cirencester Deer Park and Hampshire Collegiate schools joined forces as the 'African Adventures' team to take on the mighty local Anlo Senior School Girls Football team. Despite the tough conditions for the away team, with searing heat and a sandy pitch, the African Adventures team took the lead and at half time felt pleased with their 2-0 lead. However, in the second half the sparkle and fitness of the local team shone through and despite a hard fought game by the African Adventures team, the Anlo Girls scored three goals and were the overall victors! Our final night was a very special occasion. We had the opportunity to wear our brand new Ghanaian outfits - made with the material we chose by a local seamstress. Dressed in our best Ghanaian attire we then had a drumming lesson - this was great fun and a final opportunity to work as a team. It was with a heavy heart that we said our goodbyes on the Friday before making our way back to Accra and our flights home. Hearing Siva's story on the last day was a privilege and helped make a lasting impression about our two weeks in Woe. Mia: My trip to Ghana has been the most rewarding experience of my life. You are constantly surrounded by the most welcoming people who appreciate all you are doing for them. Knowing that my two weeks here has made such a huge impact on so many lives is a feeling that I will keep with me forever. The country is beautiful, and all the experiences you are given are things you can never forget. The work you do at the schools fills you with so much happiness and gratitude for what you have, but you also realise how much of a positive impact you make for the children. Ghana is the happiest place I have ever been and I will make sure to see it again soon. Jake: The time I have had in Ghana has been the most richly rewarding experience I have had so far. I feel extremely privileged to have been able to embrace such a different, colourful and vibrant country. During my stay in Ghana one of the most prominent aspects has been the realisation that the first thing about Ghanaian life is happiness. No matter where we went, I feel that everyone I met was incredibly kind, warm and welcoming. While work at the projects is tiring and challenging, both physically and mentally, I feel nothing can take away how amazing the reward of making a difference like we did is. This trip has been an experience I will never forget, and one I feel has changed the way I see the world. I sincerely hope I can return to Ghana, and once again experience the culture, the love and hopefully make another beneficial impact. Ghana, see you soon! Olivia: These two weeks have been an amazing experience, however that doesn’t mean we sat around doing nothing. There was always something to do, whether we were at the project or having free time. Whilst building at Dedzidi there were many highs and lows as we met our goal of doing 5 bags of cement in a day twice; on the contrary, there were also days when you felt more tired and a little under the weather, during which you could rest more. In Ghana everyone is so welcoming, making you feel like it is where you belong, there is no stress, which makes you forget about all your troubles in England and just be happy. To be honest I would have purposely missed my flight if it was possible. Oscar: My time at Ghana has been one of the most tiring but rewarding experiences of my life. It has opened up a whole new world to me and made me experience things that I never dreamt I would experience before, and also giving me some the most amazing moments of my life. Work on the project was very tiring and physically demanding, but it all payed off when I remember that the work that is put in is hugely benefiting everyone around me, and could make an impact on their lives. I would love to return to Ghana very soon and I shall never forget my experience in Ghana! Olivia S: My two weeks in Ghana was one of the best times of my life. It was so different to England - the pace of life was slower and more relaxed and we were constantly hot (instead of being constantly cold). I will miss all the children I taught and all the people who helped make the experience so unforgettable. I hope that one day I can come back and relive the experience all over again! Tui: This trip has been the best, most rewarding trip of my life. I have learnt that Ghana is a very beautiful country with the most kind and welcoming people. The work at the projects is tiring and strenuous but worth it all as you know you are making a physical difference to so many young people, just from our presence at the school. We all loved every second of the experience and helped each other through the ups and downs. I will be back so see you soon Ghana! Fran: This has been an unforgettable experience. Since the moment we came I fell in love with the landscape, the culture and the people. When we landed at the airport we warmly welcomed by the team from African Adventures, which stopped the jet lag from kicking in. The accommodation we were staying at for the last 2 weeks was incredible, the food, shop and activities helped make the last two weeks so fun and enjoyable. The sense of welcoming and happiness that the people of Ghana presented to us was beautiful and made the last 2 weeks feel like home. Rehma was an amazing school to work at and teaching the children and watching them grow made me feel very proud to be part of their lifes. All the kids and teachers gladly let us into the community and all feelings of nervousness were shortly replaced by excitement. I have definitely got a new perspective of life and I know how fortunate I am to have such a comfortable life. Floyd: My time in Ghana has been the most enriching time of my life so far. I loved helping the children grow and I loved helping the school grow by moulding almost 1000 bricks (I counted). The two weeks I have been here have been extremely rewarding especially at the adventure weekend. In my stay I have been able to embrace the culture as we had African clothes made especially for us. I’d hope to make another trip here again. Joseph: My trip to Ghana was probably the most unforgettable and amazing experiences of my life. I Ioved every second and cherished every moment I was there. There was such a happy and welcoming atmosphere that you just wouldn’t get back in England. Everyone in Ghana seemed extremely happy to see us and the children at the schools were very excited and thankful. Building at Dedzedi school was tiring but rewarding, and the food and drink after a hard day made it all worth it. I loved this experience and would definitely do it again! Billy: The time I have spent in Ghana has been amazing. I have learnt so much about how people live and their culture. I really enjoyed building at the schools because it felt that I was doing something worthwhile and meaningful. My experience at Rhema was incredible and I will truly miss the people I have met there. I still can’t quite believe that I’ve been to Ghana because I have spent so long waiting to go. Now having experienced Ghana I feel that it has turned out to be even better than I expected and if I even got the chance to go to Ghana a second time I would definitely take it and experience it again. Amber: Ghana has been very eventful...The two weeks have flown by so quickly; however, so many unforgettable memories have been made. Teaching at the schools was really eye opening and the enthusiasm from all of the pupils and staff gave me an unbelievable sense of accomplishment. The country itself is stunning and the people are about as welcoming as it gets. I will miss pretty much everything in Ghana, from the beautiful night sky to the amazing food. To say I had a great time would be an understatement, this has been the most rewarding experience in my life and I was glad to hear that in Ghana you don’t say ”goodbye” you instead say “see you soon”. Isaac: Going on a trip to Ghana was one of the most amazing and rewarding experiences I have ever had, I will definitely not be forgetting about it any time soon. Before going to Ghana I was not quite sure what to expect, but when I arrived I instantly felt welcomed. Throughout the whole trip you could see that the main aspect of a Ghanaian lifestyle is happiness no matter what conditions people were living in. Each day I had a great time at the projects teaching the young children at the school and in the afternoon it was great to do a different activity, one of my favourites was when we played a football match. During the adventure weekend it was amazing and extremely enjoyable. Overall I would recommend this trip to anyone thinking of going and I hope to return to Ghana one day! Chloe: UNFORGETTABLE! This trip is an opportunity which shall stay stay with me forever. It was a real eye opener for me. It showed that even when others are less fortunate it still doesn’t change their attitudes, but also how we all should appreciate what we have more as we are so lucky! Everyone is so happy and welcoming that I felt like I had another family, making it heartbreaking to leave such an inspiring place. Additionally, the food (Red Red), the school Projects, the staff and community make the trip a really pleasant experience, which I was do again in a heartbeat. Finally, I would love to recommend a spectacular journey for anyone! Wilbur: At first I thought that two weeks volunteering in Ghana was too long but the time passed so quickly, if I got the opportunity to go back and spend longer there I would. This trip was so amazing as we got to become with the kids at the school and the teachers who were so welcoming. The building work was very difficult and calluses have formed on my hands. I really feel like I’ve made a change in the world and that my life has had a purpose. I would love to do the whole thing again, it has been the highest point in my life so far. Molly: The two weeks I’ve spent in Ghana has been absolutely incredible. I’ve completely fallen in love with everything about Ghana. Everyone is so welcoming and warm. Even though I was thousands of miles away from my actual home I felt a sense of home in Ghana. Teaching at Dedzidi was a life changing moment because not only was it out of my comfort zone and something that I’ve never done before but it was an amazing experience. All the kids were so lovely and it filled me with joy seeing them learn. The whole trip was very rewarding and made me feel like I had done something good in this world that helped a lot people. I hope I can come back because it was the best experience of my life! Ella: My Ghanaian experience has been beyond amazing. I would come back in a heartbeat and the fact that we were so far away from home and my family was made so much better by the welcoming and friendly nature that everyone showed us. It’s one thing seeing photos of other people’s volunteering experiences, but being there and working with all the kids was absolutely eye-opening. We could not have done it without the African Adventures team. They were so incredibly kind and helpful, and made my time in Ghana even more unforgettable. Teaching at Rhema has shown me how privileged I am to be in education at Deer Park and I am in love with the food and the Ghanaian people. The thought that I am helping others in the world makes me very happy. This will definitely not be my last volunteering experience, but it could not have been a better first one! Finn: I have had such an amazing and exciting trip that will stay in my memories forever. The people of Ghana have been so friendly and welcoming making this experience truly special. It’s been strange living for two whole weeks in a completely different culture away from home but relaxing into it I feel it has been really rewarding especially when teaching the students in the school and seeing how happy they where to learn and interact with us! Mr Armshaw: I loved visiting Ghana and meeting some of the Ghanaian people! It is a vibrant country with a lot to offer and we had a rich encounter with the culture and rhythm of daily life. We worked in the humidity and baking sun and we saw the similarities and differences between our school systems. We saw how deeply religious the people are and took part in a joyously noisy Pentecostal Church service. We saw the way the traffic weaved and hawkers sold their wares by the side of the road. We saw shanty towns, bustling markets and heard some of the stories of lives lived on the tough edge. We tasted the delicious Red-Red stew and sweet plantain. We saw the beautiful waterfall at Wli and watched in awe as a thousand fruit bats took flight from the cliff face. It was the people, though, that left the biggest impression on me. They were so warm, friendly and happy. I don’t want to suggest it was plain sailing from start to finish, however. The change of climate, the work, health issues and, at times, the lack of sleep made it a challenging trip but our pupils were so impressive in their resilience, determination and good humour. Above all, they were supportive of each other and that made the experience a pleasure to manage. CDPS Volunteering in Ghana Ghana 2017 (Class of 2018) We have a group of pupils currently in Year 9 (Class of 2021) who are already raising funds for their Ghana 2020 trip.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1729
__label__wiki	0.509384	0.509384	Online since May 16, 2012 Nanotechnology in medicine and relevance to dermatology: Present concepts KH Basavaraj Nanotechnology and nanomedicine are complementary disciplines aimed at the betterment of human life. Nanotechnology is an emerging branch of science for designing tools and devices of size 1-100 nm, with unique functions at the cellular, atomic and molecular levels. The concept of using nanotechnology in medical research and clinical practice is known as nanomedicine. Today, nanotechnology and nanoscience approaches to particle design and formulations are beginning to expand the market for many drugs and forming the basis for a highly profitable niche within the industry, but some predicted benefits are hyped. Under many conditions, dermal penetration of nanoparticles may be limited for consumer products such as sunscreens, although additional studies are needed on potential photooxidation products, experimental methods and the effect of skin condition on penetration. Today, zinc oxide and titanium dioxide nanoparticles (20-30 nm) are widely used in several topical skin care products such as sunscreens. Thus, in the present scenario, nanotechnology is spreading its wings to address the key problems in the field of medicine. The benefits of nanoparticles have been shown in several scientific fields, but very little is known about their potential to penetrate the skin. Hence, this review discusses in detail the applications of nanotechnology in medicine with more emphasis on the dermatologic aspects. A study on cutaneous manifestations of thyroid disease Neerja Puri Mucocutaneous and demographic features of systemic sclerosis: A profile of 46 patients from Eastern India Sudip Kumar Ghosh, Debabrata Bandyopadhyay, Indranil Saha, Jayanta Kumar Barua Background: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a multisystem connective tissue disorder of uncertain etiology. The clinical picture is frequently dominated by prominent cutaneous manifestations that have diagnostic and prognostic significance. The objective of the present study was to find out the demographic profile and the relative frequencies and characteristics of different mucocutaneous features of SSc in a group of patients from eastern India. In addition, we sought to compare the frequency and pattern of the findings in the limited versus the diffuse variety of the disease. Materials and Methods:This was a cross-sectional, clinical observational study. Consecutive patients of SSc attending the dermatology O.P.D. of a tertiary care hospital of eastern India over 3 years were enrolled to the present study. Results:A total of 46 patients (41 females and 5 males; mean age 29.6±12.3 years) of SSc were evaluated. Among mucocutaneous manifestations Raynaud's phenomenon was present in 39 (84.8%) patients. Other cutaneous features included dyspigmentation (40, 86.9%), sclerodactyly (38, 82.6%), inability to open the mouth (38,82.6%), mat-like telangiectasia (11,23.1%), fingertip ulceration and scarring (29,63%), cutaneous calcinosis (1,2.2%), digital gangrene in (2,4.3%), generalized pruritus (4,8.7%), cutaneous small vessel vasculitis (2,4.3%), chronic urticaria (2,4.3%), flexion contractures of the fingers (13,28.3%), and amputation of the digits (3,6.5%). Mucosal changes were observed in 10 (21.7%) patients and nail changes were seen in 13 (28.2%) patients. Diffuse cutaneous SSc was noted in 27 (58.7%) patients and limited cutaneous SSc was seen in the remainder. Thirty-six (78.2%) patients tested positive for ANA. Conclusion: The present study provides a snapshot of the spectrum of the demographic and mucocutaneous manifestations of SSc in the eastern Indian population. We have not observed any statistically significant differences between dcSSc and lcSSc in terms of mucocutaneous manifestations in the studied population. Morphometry and epidermal fas expression of unexposed aged versus young skin Nagwa H Abd El-Aal, Faten A Abd El-Wadood, Nayera H Moftah, Mohamed S El-Hakeem, Abdalla Y El-Shaal, Neven B Hassan Background: Identifying the molecular mechanisms of intrinsic aging is critical in developing modalities for reversal of cutaneous aging. Objective: The objective was to evaluate the expression of epidermal Fas, epidermal thickness, collagen, and elastic fibers degeneration in unexposed skin of aged individuals compared with young ones. Materials and Methods: Skin biopsies were taken from normal skin of the back of 22 old subjects (age range: 48-75 years) and 15 young subjects (age range: 18-28 years). Skin sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin, Masson trichrome, orcein. Epidermal thickness was measured with image analyzer and scoring was done for collagen and elastic fiber degeneration. Fas immunostaining was done. Quantitative and qualitative data were compared statistically between the old and young subjects. Results: A statistically significant decreased epidermal thickness was found in old compared with young skin (P<0.05). A statistically significant number of patients showed decreased epidermal thickness, density, and fragmentation of both collagen and elastic fibers in old compared with young skin (P<0.001). Epidermal Fas expression was detected in 19 of 22 old subjects (86.4%) compared with 2 of 15 young subjects (13.3%) (P<0.001). There was no statistically significant correlation between age of old subjects and each of epidermal thickness, collagen, and elastic fiber degeneration. Conclusion: The decreased epidermal thickness and morphological alteration of collagen and elastic fibers are not correlated with aging and Fas-mediated apoptosis could be involved in thinning of the epidermis in unexposed aged skin. Disseminated cutaneous histoplasmosis in an immunocompetent adult Manoj Harnalikar, Vidya Kharkar, Uday Khopkar Histoplasmosis, a systemic mycosis caused by the dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum var capsulatum and Histoplasma capsulatum var duboisii is endemic to many parts of the world. The clinical manifestations range from acute or chronic pulmonary infection to a progressive disseminated disease. After initial exposure to the fungus, the infection is self-limited and restricted to the lungs in 99% of healthy individuals. The remaining 1%, however, progress to either disseminated or chronic disease involving the lungs, liver, spleen, lymph nodes, bone marrow or rarely, the skin and mucous membranes. Mucocutaneous histoplasmosis is frequently reported in patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), but it is rare in immunocompetent hosts. A 60-year-old male presented with asymptomatic swelling of the hard palate and crusted papules and nodules over the extremities, face and trunk. Clinically, the diagnoses of cutaneous cryptococcosis versus histoplasmosis was considered in this patient. A chest X-ray revealed hilar lymphadenopathy. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was nonreactive. Skin biopsy revealed multiple tiny intracellular round yeast forms with a halo in the mid-dermis. Culture of the skin biopsy in Sabouraud's dextrose agar showed colonies of Histoplasma capsulatum. Despite an investigation including no evidence of underlying immunosuppression was found, he was started on IV amphotericin-B (0.5 mg/kg/day). However, the patient succumbed to his disease 2 days after presentation. We report a rare case of disseminated cutaneous histoplasmosis in an immunocompetent individual. Terminal 4q deletion syndrome CM Kuldeep, AK Khare, Anubhav Garg, Asit Mittal, Lalit Gupta Terminal deletion of the long arm of chromosome 4, (4q) is a rare event. It is characterized by spectral phenotypic manifestations, depending upon the site and quantity of chromatin lost. The chromosomal loss which span 4 (q31-q35) segment often manifests as craniofacial anomalies, mental retardation with ocular, cardiac, genitourinary defects and pelvic/limb dysmorphism. These abnormalities are usually unilateral. We report a female child (46, XX), aged 11 months, born to nonconsanguineous parents, bearing chromosomal deletion of 4 (q31.2-35.2) segment, which has manifested as craniofacial hypoplasia of left side of face, ipsilateral ptosis, erythroderma and bilateral thumb anomalies. Causative drugs and clinical outcome in Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS), Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), and SJS-TEN overlap in children Gomathy Sethuraman, Vinod K Sharma, Pooja Pahwa, Pooja Khetan Background : Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) are the most severe adverse drug reactions in children. Objectives : The objective was to study the causative drugs and outcome in children with SJS, SJS-TEN overlap, and TEN. Materials and Methods : Retrospective analysis of all the in-patient records of children below 18 years of age with the diagnosis of SJS, SJS-TEN overlap, and TEN was carried out. Results and Conclusions : Twenty children were identified, eight patients each were diagnosed as SJS and TEN and four as SJS-TEN overlap. Multiple drugs were implicated in 15 cases while single drug was responsible in 5 cases. Antibiotics (40.7%) were implicated as the commonest cause followed by NSAIDS (25.9%) and anticonvulsants (7.4%). Seventeen patients recovered completely and three patients died. Psoriasis herpeticum due to Varicella zoster virus: A Kaposi's varicelliform eruption in erythrodermic psoriasis Geeta Garg, Gurvinder P Thami Kaposi's varicelliform eruption (KVE) or eczema herpeticum is characterized by disseminated papulovesicular eruption caused by a number of viruses like Herpes simplex virus I and II, Coxsackie virus, and Vaccinia and Small pox viruses in patients with pre-existing skin disease. The occurrence of KVE with psoriasis has been reported recently as a new entity psoriasis herpeticum. The rare causation of psoriasis herpeticum due to Varicella zoster virus in a patient with underlying psoriasis is being reported for the first time. Drug eruptions: An 8-year study including 106 inpatients at a dermatology clinic in Turkey Fatma Akpinar, Emine Dervis Background: Few clinical studies are found in the literature about patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of cutaneous drug eruption. Aims: To determine the clinical types of drug eruptions and their causative agents in a hospital-based population. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was performed in the Dermatology Department of Haseki General Hospital. Through 1751 patients hospitalized in this department between 2002 and 2009, inpatients diagnosed as drug eruption were evaluated according to WHO causality definitions. 106 patients composed of probable and possible cases of cutaneous drug eruptions were included in this study. Results: Seventy one females and 35 males were evolved. Mean age was 44.03±15.14. Duration between drug intake and onset of reaction varied from 5 minutes to 3 months. The most common clinical type was urticaria and/or angioedema in 48.1% of the patients, followed by maculopapular rash in 13.2%, and drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms in 8.5%. Drugs most frequently associated with cutaneous drug eruptions were antimicrobial agents in 40.5% of the patients, followed by antipyretic/anti-inflammatory analgesics in 31.1%, and antiepileptics in 11.3%. Conclusion: Urticaria and/or angioedema and maculopapular rash comprised majority of the drug eruptions. Rare reactions such as acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, sweet syndrome, oral ulceration were also found. Antimicrobial agents and antipyretic/anti-inflammatory analgesics were the most commonly implicated drugs. Infrequently reported adverse reactions to myorelaxant agents, newer cephalosporins and fluoroquinolones were also detected. We suppose that studies on drug eruptions should continue, because the pattern of consumption of drugs is changing in every country at different periods and many new drugs are introduced on the market continuously. Erythema multiforme following application of hair dye Sankha Koley, Jyotirindranath Sarkar, Sanjiv Choudhary, Suparna Dhara, Manoj Choudhury Erythema multiforme (EM) is an acute mucocutaneous hypersensitivity reaction with varying degrees of blistering and ulceration. Common causes of EM are herpes simplex virus infection, mycoplasma infection, drug hypersensitivity, vaccination and drug-virus interaction. EM induced by contact dermatitis is rare. Paraphenylene diamine, a common ingredient in many hair dyes, is well known to produce allergic contact dermatitis. We report a 35-year-old lady presenting with EM following severe contact dermatitis to hair dye. So far as we know, this is the first report from India describing EM following contact dermatitis. Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma: A retroviral malady Anza Khader, Mohamed Shaan, Saritha Sasidharanpillai, Jaheersha Pakran, Uma Rajan Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATLL) is an aggressive leukemia/lymphoma of mature T-lymphocytes caused by human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1 (HTLV-1). At a tertiary healthcare center in South India, a 58-year-old female presented with multiple erythematous, crusted, and umbilicated papules over the body along with cervical lymphadenopathy. The skin biopsy was consistent with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Although she responded initially to chemotherapy, the disease relapsed after 3 months, and she developed disseminated infiltrated skin lesions, generalized lymphadenopathy, and leukemia. Due to the unusual clinical findings we did HTLV-1 Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), which turned out to be positive in high titers. Her mother had died at an early age from a hematological malignancy and her daughter was also found to be seropositive. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case to be reported from India of the chronic type of ATLL associated with mother-to-child transmission of HTLV-1 in two generations. This case also emphasizes that the chronic type of ATLL can occur in nonendemic areas like India and should be suspected in nonresponding cases of mycosis fungoides. It should be kept in mind that the chronic type often presents without hypercalcemia or the characteristic 'flower cells' in the peripheral smear. Punctate vascular papules on the tongue and scrotum Pooja Pahwa, Dilip Meena, Nadeem Tanveer, Vinod K Sharma, Gomathy Sethuraman We report a 60-year-old man who presented with a 2-year history of painless red raised lesions involving the tongue and scrotum. Histopathology was suggestive of angiokeratoma. Oral angiokeratomas are most commonly found as a component of the generalized systemic disorder in Fabry's disease or fucosidosis. Our patient had isolated mucosal angiokeratomas which is very rare. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis: A window to systemic Churg Strauss syndrome Sudhir V Medhekar, Resham J Vasani, Ratnakar R Kamath A twenty year old male presented with purpuric lesions with chronic painful ulcers over the lower extremities and a recurrent pruritic rash on the trunk for 10 years. He was diagnosed as idiopathic leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) after investigations failed to reveal a systemic association. He was treated with immunosuppressants at each visit with partial remission. In 2004, he was diagnosed with bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis. In his recent admission, he showed necrotic ulcers on legs and extensive shiny, truncal micropapules. Examination revealed maxillary sinus tenderness and loss of sensation on the medial aspect of the left lower limb. Biopsy of ulcer and the micropapules showed the presence of extravascular eosinophils, while hematological investigations showed peripheral eosinophilia of 18%, raised serum Immunoglobulin E (IgE), Anti nuclear antibody (ANA) positivity and negative antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA). Radiography confirmed maxillary sinusitis, nerve conduction studies revealed mononeuritis of the anterior tibial nerve and pulmonary function tests (PFT) were normal. Clinical examination and investigations pointed towards the diagnosis of Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS). This report highlights the development of full-blown CSS over a period of 12 years in a patient initially diagnosed as idiopathic LCV, emphasizing the need for regular follow-up of resistant and recurrent cases of LCV. IJD® becomes the official organ of the Asian Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Koushik Lahiri Pseudoxanthoma elasticum with periumbilical perforation in a Nullipara Parimalam Kumar, Athilakshmi Sivasubramanian, Sampath Vadivel, Manoharan Krishnaswamy Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is an inherited multisystem disorder that primarily affects the skin and is characterized by progressive calcification and degeneration of the elastic fibers. PXE has recently been found to be caused by mutations in the ATP-binding cassette transporter C6 (ABCC6) or the multidrug resistance-associated protein 6 (MRP6) genes. Perforating PXE is a rare presentation that is usually seen in the periumbilical area in obese multiparous black women; it has distinct clinical and histopathological features and there may or may not be systemic manifestations. We report an unusual case of PXE in a nulliparous woman, with perforation in the periumbilical area and without any systemic involvement. Expression of apoptosis regulatory markers in the skin of advanced hepatitis-C virus liver patients Moetaz El-Domyati, Mahmoud Abo-Elenin, Wael Hosam El-Din, Hossam Abdel-Wahab, Hamza Abdel-Raouf, Tarek El-Amawy, Manal Barakat, Mahmoud Hamdy Background: Hepatitis-C virus (HCV) infection is considered a major worldwide public health problem with a global prevalence. Maintenance of skin homeostasis requires a delicate balance between proliferation, differentiation, and apoptosis. Meanwhile, it is unclear if there is an altered keratinocyte proliferation/apoptosis balance in advanced liver disease with HCV infection. Aim: This work aimed to evaluate the epidermal thickness and changes in the expression of apoptosis regulatory markers as well as apoptotic index in skin samples of advanced HCV liver patients compared to normal controls. Materials and Methods: Twenty biopsies were taken from apparently normal skin of advanced HCV liver disease patients, as well as five healthy control subjects. These specimens were used for histometric epidermal measurement, immunohistochemical staining of apoptosis regulatory proteins (Bax, Fas, p53, Caspase-3, Bcl-2, Bcl-xL) as well as the TUNEL technique for detection of apoptotic cells. Results: The mean epidermal thickness was significantly lower than the control group (P=0.000). There were significant overexpression of pro-apoptotic markers (Bax, Fas, P53, and Caspase-3) in patients (P=0.03, 0.03, 0.003, 0.003 respectively), with increased apoptotic index in HCV liver patients (P=0.002) when compared to normal controls. On the other hand, no statistically significant difference were encountered in the expression of antiapoptotic markers (Bcl-2, Bcl-xL) in HCV patients when compared to normal controls (P=0.5, 0.9, respectively). Conclusion: These ﬁndings suggest that an alteration in the proliferation/apoptosis balance is present in the skin of HCV liver patients. Response of T-cell subpopulations to superantigen and recall antigen stimulation in systemic sclerosis Sajad Ahmad Dar, Sambit Nath Bhattacharya, Shukla Das, Vishnampettai Ganapathysubramanian Ramachandran, Basu Dev Banerjee, Prateek Arora Background: There is great disagreement regarding which effector T-cells are responsible for the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis. Further, the possible role of superantigens in modulating the T-cell phenotype responsible for the immunopathogenesis of this disease and the response of these patients to common recall antigens have not been adequately determined. Aims: To investigate the T-cell subsets and activation markers in peripheral blood mononuclear cells of systemic sclerosis patients before and after stimulation with different bacterial superantigens and common recall antigens to better understand the immunopathogenesis of this disease. Materials and Methods: T-cells (CD3 + ) from 20 systemic sclerosis patients and 17 age-matched healthy controls were studied using flow cytometry for the expression of CD4, CD8, CD45RA, and CD45RO at baseline and upon stimulation with different superantigens and recall antigens. Patients were also tested for skin delayed hypersensitivity to common recall antigens. Results: The proportions of CD45RA + (naive) and CD45RO + (memory) CD4 + T-cells were found to be significantly higher in patients than in controls upon stimulation with bacterial superantigens. However, T-cells from these patients responded weakly to recall antigen stimulation, indicating a loss of specific memory cells. This was further supported by the skin delayed hypersensitivity test in which 16 patients were found to be anergic. Conclusions: Our findings suggest that both naïve (CD45RA + ) and memory (CD45RO + ) CD4 + superantigen-reactive T-cells are effector T-cells that may modulate the pathogenic autoantibody response in systemic sclerosis. Accumulation of these cells in these patients may result in increased risk of relapses and resistance to therapy. Eccrine angiomatous hamartoma: A rare skin lesion with diverse histological features Sumit Kar, Ajay Krishnan, Nitin Gangane Eccrine angiomatous hamartoma (EAH) is an exceedingly rare benign tumor-like lesion prevalent in childhood which may produce pain and marked sweating. The histological features include proliferation of eccrine sweat glands and angiomatous capillary channels. We report an 8-year-old girl who had a single lesion on her left lower leg. Physical examination revealed a slightly elevated, 4×7 cm erythematous plaque on the lateral aspect of left leg. Sweating in the lesion was evoked by physical work or emotional stress. There was no pain or tenderness associated with the lesion. The patient had no history of trauma to the site. These lesions were clinically angiomatous, and we obtained the diagnosis by histopathological examination. Histopathological examination of the lesion showed increased numbers of eccrine glands, as well as dilated vascular channels in the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue. These findings are consistent with EAH. Beating palmoplantar psoriasis away Paschal V D'Souza Bowen's disease treated with imiquimod and cryotherapy Krina B Patel Cutaneous manifestations of sarcoidosis Alka Dogra, Sukhjot Kaur Role of nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in chronic urticaria Aim: To evaluate the role of nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in patients suffering from chronic urticaria. Method: All total 82 patients were included for this study. Study group comprised 57 patients with chronic urticaria and the control group comprised 25 healthy volunteers. Nasal swab specimens were taken from all the 82 patients for bacterial culture and antimicrobial sensitivity. Patients with chronic urticaria who had positive growth for S. aureus were treated with sensitive antimicrobial agent. Nasal swab specimens were taken again from all the patients who received antimicrobial therapy to ensure complete eradication of S. aureus. All patients were followed up for a period of 6 weeks after the treatment. Urticarial activity was measured with the help of urticarial activity score. Results: S. aureus was detected in swab specimens from the nasal cavity in 32 patients in the study group and 7 patients in the control group. In the study group, after the antimicrobial treatment, 9 patients (28.12%) had complete recovery from urticaria during the follow-up period; 4 patients (12.5%) showed partial recovery from urticaria while the remaining patients (59.37%) continued to suffer from urticaria. Conclusion: This study showed that nasal carriage of S. aureus can act as an etiological factor in chronic urticaria. Pseudoainhum in psoriasis Pradeep Kumar, Vijay Gandhi An unusually painful nodule Rickson R Pereira, Chitra S Nayak, Afsha Topal, Rachita S Dhurat Current clinico-mycological trends of onychomycosis in Pune Gadolinium-bound contrast agents: No evidence-based data to support a relationship between structure and hypersensitivity reactions Jean-Marc Idee, Sophie Gaillard, Claire Corot Malaria presenting as urticaria Kiran V Godse, Vijay Zawar Authors' reply Raghunatha R Reddy, BM Shashi Kumar, MR Harish Author's Reply Zhitong Zou	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1733
__label__wiki	0.814616	0.814616	SYDNEY 08 August 2009 ETLJB looks back at a legal issue in the news in East Timor; in this case 3 years ago when the Human Rights and Justice Ombudsman had already received 75 cases of allegations of human rights violations, maladministration and corruption. Little has changed 3 years on with the current Parliamentary Majority Alliance government of armed independence struggle leader Xanana Gusmao embroiled in multiple scandals of nepotism, cronyism and corruption. The mandate of Senhor Sebastiao Dias Ximenes has recently expired and he has launched a scathing attack on the Gusmao government by releasing a report alleging entrenced and systematic corruption in the public administration in Timor-Leste. In its turn, the government has refuted the allegations and condemned the former Ombudsman as a biased political appointment of the previous Fretilin government. From the archive of the East Timor Legal Information Site RTTL (Timor-Leste Radio and Television) News Headlines (08-08-06)- MP Leandro Isac submits complaint to Provedor - Yesterday MP Leandro Isac went to Provedor office to submit a complaint of abuse power by the authorities. Speaking to press MP Leandro Isac said he has counting with his fingers and the total of amount of tax money that should have gone to the government treasury, but did not, is between $700.000 and $1.000.000. This amount was not submitted to the government bank account. Meanwhile the Provedor for human rights and justice, Sebastiao Dias Ximenes has stated that since the Provedor office opened on 20 March 2006 they have received around 75 cases. Amongst these cases are; human right violation, 20 cases of maladministration and 5 cases of corruption.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1735
__label__wiki	0.524836	0.524836	Hanasia, Queen of the Saiyans Written by Salagir Adapted by Caihlem, TheOverlyMadHatter, hiace50 and Adamantine This story takes place on the Saiyans planet, 1000 years ago, way before they are the population killer who put fear in the whole galaxy, in the era of King Vegeta... If you ever wondered how these so powerful people lived as a community, if you want to know what was the fate of Millennium Warriors before Broly, if the adventures of a frantic and emotional fighter in a world of bullies tempt you, enter the world of Hanasia's saga. Updates on 1 of the month at 20:00 (Paris time) Next page in: 16 days, 10h Part 1 :123 Part 2 :4567891011121314151617 Part 3 :1819202122232425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546 [ «« ] [ « ] Chapter 27/46 [ » ] [ »» ] Part 3, Chapter 27. The New Village Chief The banquet tables hadn’t been taken down since yesterday and that was for the best. As people rushed to fill them anew, a few jacked hunters hurried to supply them. In no time at all, everything was ready and everyone rushed to empty them again. — We’re gonna need a new chief. Hanasia can’t be Queen and worry about our little village at the same time. — I call dibs. — Qué? — Well I’m the strongest here, I’m young... — Yeah sure, said an old man. We’ll see about that with a few bouts, I think. Besides, that wouldn’t be enough, since the village has to accept the chief. — For example, if someone like Sarcocis decides he wants to be chief, there’s no way any of us will agree to that, even if he beats everyone! Hahahaha! — So will we fight tomorrow? — Hanasia won’t be here tomorrow! Everyone’s already here anyway. There’s three hours left before night. We have plenty of time to fight! I doubt there would be that many fighters. The villagers assembled, and indeed, there were only four competitors; two youngsters and two patriarchs. Everyone left the village towards a remote plain. Hanasia and Corrne told them about the city’s tournament format, and it was decided that each respective fighter would face another one-on-one, then the winner would face the victor of the other fight. The matches were set up at random, and it was the two older fighters that would be competing first. The bout wasn’t all that exciting. One of the two was but a poser in the face of the other, named Moniak, and didn’t last long. Moniak was about the age of Hanasia’s and played a role in her education. She knew him well and appreciated him very much. Turoca and Cetinia were the next to take the stage. The former was young and volatile, the scar that Hanasia gave him a few months back (for reasons nobody knows of, especially himself) was still visible. The latter was a friend of Hanasia’s, though “friend” would be considered a pretty distant relationship when you consider the size of the village. Only a year apart in age, the two young ladies naturally made friend. They were raised together, along with a few others of their age. They learned how to hunt, fight and fire energy blasts together. Cetinia had partaken in many combat courses instructed by Hartich back then. She was strong, but not enough to be chief of the village, was Hanasia’s estimation. While she didn’t know for sure, it was also possible that she might’ve had an affair with her father. Turoca was swiftly crushed by the complex techniques Cetinia had learned from Hartich. Following an intermission and a meal, under the dim light of dusk, Cetinia and Moniak were face-to-face in the plains. Moniak was larger than Cetinia, but he didn’t seem that much stronger. He would have his experience, and she her determination. They slowly took off the ground. If reminder need be, mastery of flight wasn’t a common skill among the villagers here. This was the true battle to decide the new village chief. Cetinia was beginning to feel anxious and self-conscious. Before today, she never imagined ever challenging Moniak. Given his apparent composure, it looked as though he was confident in his victory and his piercing gaze unnerved her. How do you go about taking a guy like that by surprise? But her ambition burned strong, and now that the father-daughter couple was no more, the door was open for the recognition and respect she sought. For Moniak, this was a grand moment. For the last 23 years, the battles for the title of chief always were against Hartich. And that was a lot. Even in a small village, the chefs came and went, a generation replacing another. When Hartich returned from his travels across the continent, he challenged the chief at the time and won. Since then, no one had ever defeated him. Cetinia took the initiative and charged at him. She attacked with three violent punches that Moniak and to deviate and avoid. He created distance, flying downward while she continued to barrage him with kicks. While he was purely focused on defensive techniques, he did so well. In the long run, he was at an advantage. Moniak turned in the air to kick, clashing with Cetinia’s, then sent several energy balls her way. Unready to dodge or block them, she took the full brunt of them, giving her opponent enough to to recuperate and begin his offensive. The fight lasted a while, with its ups and downs, growing more and more intense as it went. Moniak was beginning to tire and had several burn marks from energy blasts, as well as a few visible bruises, scrapes and cuts on his members. Cetinia has focused much less on defense, as evidenced by the many blows she had taken to the face. Several wounds and blood were clearly visible. Her face was almost painted red, but she held on. Having more trouble catching his breath than she did, he knew was running out of steam faster than she was. But she would end up falling victim to her injuries. She was getting progressively sloppier while he retained his composure. He was going to end this before he really tired out, and for that to happen, he was going to have to focus on her wounds. The sun was touching the horizon and a few villagers brought torches and a few stacks of wood for bonfires. Moniak rushed Cetinia with his fist held forward. She tried grabbing him by the arm to counter, but he knew this move well. He moved his hand out of the way and tried kicking her, which she blocked with her tibia, followed by a feint she fell for before she took another blow to the face. Cetinia flew away and fired a few shots in order to to try and create some distance. — I’ve taken too many of his baits, she thought to herself as she wiped the blood off her eyes. I have to turn this around to stop him from playing his tricks. — You won’t be able to avoid me for long. Your blasts are weak, thought Moniak to himself. Instead of flying towards her, he gained altitude and was now above her, then, stretching his arms out, began to charge two gigantic spheres of energy. — The advantage! thought Cetinia. He was already preparing another attack, so she charged him in the vain hope of hitting him in the stomach while it was left completely open. He fired both of them one after the other. Cetinia continued her course and, like a bolt of lightning, avoided them despite not having the same course. Proud of herself, she was able to to reach Moniak, who was still recovering from the recoil. He tried blocking but it was already too late. She struck him with a powerful blow, fist sliding against his arm, that shattered Moniak’s ribcage. He released a loud gasp and let himself fall towards the ground. However, she used his momentum to her advantage, striking him square in the face. Both fighters were now falling freely. If Moniak didn’t recover, Cetinia, who was still at higher altitude, would crush him against the ground with her knee, which would knock him out for sure. She began to smirk, certain of her victory, as she saw the earth getting closer and closer, and the sandwich closing, Moniak being the ideal piece of meat to place between the two buns. Suddenly, she felt a sharp burn in her dorsal area, and cried out as she twirled to the side. She understood at the last moment, seeing another fireball coming straight for her on the other side, that Moniak had fired heat-seeking energy blasts, a technique so rare and complex that she had never before seen it executed. But it was too late to prevent it from hitting her, and she had only one of her forearms to limit any direct damage. Another explosion rung in the air. Completely exhausted, she too was falling like a rag doll. They were both going to hit the ground, but which one of them will be able to stand after that? Maybe both of them. Maybe neither of them. Spinning wildly and seeing the world turn around her, Cetinia remained confident in her victory. The impact would be pretty rough, but her opponent was definitely in worse shape than she was… was her train of thought before she heard a wild cry. Moniak gathered what strength he had left and grabbed her by the ankle. The two blasts she had taken were of equal force and had struck her on both sides, meaning she had remained in the same relative position to him, and that is, very close! Damn her carelessness! Moniak sent her crashing against the ground vigorously, barely having the time to shield his head from the impact. The speechless crowd could only afford a gasp, and Moniak, who didn’t have time to position himself for the optimal amount of damage still managed to place his legs towards the ground, crushing her so violently beneath his feet that half of her body was buried beneath the dirt. Moniak took a deep breath and gathered his bearings, his fist on the ground to keep himself upright. He slowly got back up. With Cetinia gravely wounded and half-conscious, he could now finish her. This battle was not only a fierce one, but it was also equally matched, and it would be dangerous to have a fighter of her caliber around should she ever decide to challenge him again. No one would blame him for killing her. None, save for Hanasia. — This battle is now over! she said calmly, but loud enough to be heard by all. Corrne was shocked. You couldn’t simply cut a battle short like that, and she didn’t have the right to intervene. But the other villagers weren’t surprised by this declaration, and Moniak freed his opponent, walking away from her. Hanasia walked towards him and once they were face-to-face, she did a little hop to get to his height, and clasped him tightly in her arms. — Congratulations!! she cried to him, squeezing him harder than reasonable. Despite his body being broken and having difficulties staying up, Moniak nevertheless returned the embrace. Hanasia smootched him on the cheek then released him, allowing him to resume his walk towards, as everyone knew, to the closest bench, next to which a banquet could be held in honor of his victory today. He would be able to recover by eating and drinking, without giving away that both his nose and ribs were in pieces. Hanasia, however, continued on behind him towards Cetinia. She dug her arms into the ground and delicately got her friend out of there. A few other members from her circle gathered around to help her onto a bed, cleaning her blood-stained face and applying a few medicinal herbs. Passing by Corrne, who was starting to wonder what he was doing there, she asked him: — Would you be okay to find the capital in the middle of the night just as well as you did in the day? — Yeah, he replied. But... — Alright, then. We’ll leave at the last moment to make it by morning. In the meantime, go eat something… and bring me some grub, too. She then continued towards the hut where she laid her friend on a bed of hay and dried leaves. Night had fallen, the moon was hidden by the clouds, and several torches were placed around the house. Less than an hour later, Cetinia woke up. She was home, and there was light. Hanasia was there, chewing on a bone. She moved a bit and could feel pain everywhere. Her body had rested, and she could now feel the pain of her every injury. — You lost, said Hanasia. No use in trying to move, either, she continued, keeping her in the bed with only the force of her finger. You’re in worse shape and weaker than a turtle without his shell. — Shiiiit... is all Cetinia had to say to that. — We’ve always told you you’re not careful enough in battle… so here you are. Cetinia didn’t say anything and remained pensive. — And this, began Hanasia, as she place her finger on Cetinia’s forehead and let it slide across part of her face, you’ll be keeping for the rest of your life. She frowned to the pain she felt from the finger sliding across what would eventually become a scar. — Whatever... my face is still prettier than yours. Hanasia looked at her for a short second and began to puff, then laugh. She didn’t think less of her friend’s beauty, but right now, covered in bruises and blisters, this was too much. At this very moment, her statement couldn’t be further from the truth. — Hahaha! My dear Cetinia, if you could only see yourself right now! she said without any malice. You’re scary to look at! You’re not getting laid for at least a month! — Not even with Darrir? — Ah, nope. Darrir doesn’t count. Cetinia chuckled a little, but no more than the pain would allow her to. She then considered a way to get rid of Hanasia. Having someone at her bedside wasn’t something she really liked. — Quit spewing bullshit and get me some roast already. I can smell it from here and I’m starving. — Glad to see you’re better already, said Hanasia as she walked away. But she got the message and left without the intention of coming back. She ate and drank with the others, and once her stomach was full and her story of what happened was told over and over again, she told Corrne: — C’mon, we’re leaving. That way, we can make it before morning and I’ll be able to sleep on my awesome bed. Corrne took flight and Hanasia did the same. Harik came out of nowhere and clung to Hanasia’s leg. — I’m coming with you! he cried. I’m going to the capital! — Not in bed yet? asked Hanasia as she shook her leg around, making him dangle in every direction. Harik then looked like a fruit desperately clinging to a tree in strong winds. — That brat doesn’t know the meaning of shame, observed a Saiyan from the ground. — Shame?! barked an older Saiyan next to him. When you were his age, you made even worse scenes! — Let go, dit Hanasia. You’re going to ruin my royal boots, and these beauties are hard to come by. Unsurprisingly, he responded by tightening his grasp, and Hanasia immediately reacted. She sent her foot crashing on his head, swiftly and vigorously. Harik immediately released her and fell on his back. The couple then flew out of his reach and left. — If that punk can go by himself, so can I! he howled at them. — Learn how to fly, first, retorted Corrne. Then Hanasia took off, with him clinging to her, and they flew at full speed into the night sky. — Oh, said Hanasia as she turned to her guide while he held on tightly because of the high speed, I need to show you my room at the palace. I have a GRRRRREAT bed and we absolutely need to do it on it. Corrne heard the double-bang again and they continued their way towards the capital. Yshar entered the large room in which all the other warriors were assembled. Their forces were scattered all across the hall. A rare sight to behold, so many fighters of such caliber all in one place. There were many unfamiliar faces. Many weaker signatures could be felt, but some fighters whom he had never seen before emitted quite the imposing presence. Yshar also recognized a few living legends. Among them was a former warrior of the court who had survived an attack from one of the Frost Demons. The counter read an sizeable life force despite his missing one of his arms and the impressive scar across his entire body. Next to him, a being from the Morgoths species, gargantuan monsters with excellent durability. In a corner, a rebel famous for her actions taken against the Demons was conversing with many others. Between a mutant with telekinetic ability and a barbarian assassin armed with a large sword forged with star alloy, a Namekian. The Namekian! It was Bourgo, the only known Namekian in the universe. Yshar no longer hesitated and walked towards him. He was now among a group of elite fighters! He now proudly walked among these legends and beasts of the battlefield. — Master Bourgo, he called to him. I am Yshar, pleased to make your acquaintance. — Right-handed Yshar. I know you well. So, is it true that you fight only with your right hand? — You’ve heard of me? he asked, surprised and pleased to learn he has already made himself a reputation. Uh, no, I fight my battles how I can. Rare are the times I have the choice between which arm to use, Hahaha… But I do deliver my finishing blow with my right hand only. — Traditional. — Yes, that’s something from my planet. We destroy with our right hand, and pardon with our left. — This left hand of yours... it hasn’t been used that way for a long time. — Ah, I must admit that in these violent times, diplomatic conflicts always end in a bloodbath. — What a shame that with your powers of forgiveness, you don’t use them. Both of your hands are covered in blood. Yshar was taken aback, unsure of whether he had just been insulted. — I… don’t exactly have more power of forgiveness than anyone else... — I don’t know of another warrior who has a specific organ meant to pardon. It’s an asset. Use it. The Namekian turned to face another warrior approaching them. Yshar was somewhat upset. It’s only a tradition, he thought. Standing at six feet and nine inches, a long mane on his head and a large jaw, he was often call “the barbarian”, that is, erroneously so. — Lord Bourgo, it is a joy to receive you here. We feared that you might’ve been found by Lord Frosty on Blizzard VII. — Krämm of Istaal, the joy is mine. No worries, Frosty only managed to find my legs, my arms, part of my stomach, an antenna and two ears within the ruins of the fortress he destroyed. The barbarian smiled before changing the subject: — We have forged a new sword for the battle that awaits us. Would you care to see it? — With pleasure, lied Bourgo. Krämm took the giant blade out of his back. Thick and sharp, it shined magnificently. — It’s gorgeous, exclaimed Yshar. I’ve never seen star metal before. — Oh! Thank you, replied the barbaran. We are Krämm of Istaal. Pleased to meet you. — Right-handed Yshar. Superb... Can it... can it cut through a Frost Demon? — Yes, answered Krämm. If it connects. For generations now, they learned to be wary of such weapons. Now that you bring it up, we wanted to propose a plan in which we would distract the Demons with large numbers to provoke distraction then strike him when the moment is right. We have cape ready to hide the blade until we can unsheathe it by surprise. — Sir Krämm, began Yshar, I have the perfect technique for this situation. It isn’t known outside of my planet. — It won’t be enough, interrupted Bourgo. Everyone knows you fight with the sword. Your whole body will have to be hidden. You will also need to be at the heart of the battle, otherwise you won’t be within range to strike. — A disguise? — Do you know the bombers? This came from a small man who joined the conversation. They are fighters or vessels that fire very powerful energy blasts. They usually don’t know how to do much else. The Namekian, barbarian and righty all turned their heads to him. — They are often seen in armed combat. When it comes to the actual fighters, they are often cloaked in large drapes, so as conceal where and when they’re going to shoot next. Most of the time, they aren’t very good at close combat, so two -or more- warriors or ships rotate around them to form a protective mural. They kept on listening, unsure of what he was getting at. — But in high stakes battle, the bombers are usually of limited utility, since enemies can usually see the blast coming before it hits. So, unless they’re that good, no one really bothers with them. — I see, said Bourgo. The bomber flies into the heart of the battle and isn’t the center of attention. If Krämm is that bomber, he would be completely covered, disguised, and within range to strike. It’s perfect. — Oh... that is to say... we aren’t very good at firing energy attacks. — Perfect, reiterated Yshar. That way, no one will really care to take you down. — Still, the bomber needs some amount of credibility, continued Bourgo. There are highly skilled strategists within the court, and if bother shielding an inefficient bomber, that would surely arouse suspicion.. — I am a bomber, said the short man. It’s my career, and my only skill. You are so tall that if I share the camouflage with you, it would make no visible difference. — I think it’s a solid plan. While it would be a shame to not utilise Krämm’s extensive combat skills at the start of the battle, if we can kill a Frost Demon from the get-go, our grand act will have succeeded. Yshar was glad to be part of this exceptional world. And this plan that had been hatched in a mere instant was excellent. Far better than his own. Picture by: PoF 14 I don't want to see the comments, hide them. (Optimized browsing) Language News Read DBM Minicomic The authors Fanarts FAQ Tournament Help Universes Help Bonuses Events Promos Partner sites	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1740
__label__cc	0.700032	0.299968	MATT BEATY FUND he's chasing dreams hitting seams. she's chasing dreams talking sports. Shakes, sacrifices and suitcases Just when I think I have this whole baseball life somewhat figured out a season like 2019 punches me in the throat. HA. But seriously. In all the best ways. Welcome to my (Jesica’s) take on Matt’s rookie season from behind the scenes and all my emotions. Since I have been traveling with Matt, we’ve had it pretty easy as far as pretty much knowing what’s going on. My first year we were in AA all year then went to fall league then the next year were in AAA and even though Matt was hurt most of the season we pretty much knew we were going to be in OKC or AZ rehabbing. Then obviously started this season in OKC and then everything else that followed made up for all the certainty we’ve had thus far. Since April 30 when Matt made his debut, I’m not even kidding you guys when I say everyday I was thinking after the game “ok, is Matt going to text me and say he’s being optioned.’ It happened a few times but most days it didn’t but still everyday was a thought. I say that because that’s why we lived out of hotels for the entire season and paid on our apartment in OKC every month. So we would have that apartment to go back to and it housed all of our stuff and it never made sense to get a place in LA because it wasn’t permanent. I don’t think this was on Matt’s mind as much as it was mine just because I was the one who had to figure out all the logistics if he did get sent back. How to get Grainger, when to fly back, make sure we have all our stuff, contact job to tell them I’m back, just all these things started going through my mind if/when he got optioned. All Matt had to do was get on the plane and go play in OKC or go play in LA…and I don’t mean to make that sound easy because it’s not obviously and I wrote a blog on what it was like during the season but during the season I’m the one dealing with all the life stuff because he doesn’t have time or need to be focusing on that stuff. This season was a constant battle on are we making the right decisions of trying to guess what’s going to happen. For example, the second time Matt got called up I took our dog to stay with my parents not knowing if he would be up for three days or a couple months. That ended up being the right move because he stayed up for a couple of months. Toward the end of July I made the decision to pack up most of stuff in OKC and take it to my parents just in case he was up through the end of season I didn’t have to make a trip back. That ended up being the right decision too because thankfully he wasn’t optioned again. But so many decisions were guesses and trying to figure out what was practical. Enough on that. The second thing I always get asked is about my travel. So every organization is different but the Dodgers paid for my flight when Matt first got called up and then they paid for my flight to come out to family day because I made it back to OKC and he got called back up six hours after I got to OKC. They didn’t have to pay for that second one, but sense it was family day they were super nice about it and reimbursed us. From what we experienced this season, the Dodgers are really good about taking the best care of families. They picked certain trips where wives could fly on the charter flights with the guys and anytime the team was coming back to LA the wives could get on those flights. Which was HUGE because that meant I only had to worry about getting to each place. There were a couple flights this season where I was heading to the airport in an Uber praying Matt wasn’t going to get optioned while I was boarding the plane. Thankfully that never happened :) We did get taxed anytime I rode the team flight but still cheaper (and so much more convenient) than if we booked my flight. I also got to stay in the room with Matt on the road trips. All the guys get their own rooms in the big leagues. All the team flights during the playoffs families could go on. The last thing I wanted to talk about was how this season was a big adjustment for me. I think I had these expectations of what being in the big leagues would be like. I think I thought I would be so satisfied and it would be so easy but boy did I get a rude awakening when Matt was first called up. I didn’t have Grainger. I wasn’t working. I didn’t know anyone. We were in a hotel. Living out of a suitcases for six months. Packing suitcases ever few days. Eating out for basically every meal (my body definitely felt this one) I hated downtown LA. I didn’t know what was happening day to day. Nothing was “normal” for me, and I struggled to keep myself busy. On one end I was having the best time ever watching Matt live his dream our dreams, but then on the other hand I was feeling sorry for myself a little bit. I wasn’t going to share any of this with Matt because again I didn’t want his focus to be on anything else, and I knew this was a me problem I needed to work out on my own. Once some other rookie girls came up and I started being around them I felt better and vented to them a little bit and then I finally made the decision to get over it. This was once in a lifetime season. Looking back I’m glad I went through that because now I know how to help girls who will be in that same position. I have never been someone who feels sorry for themselves so this was such new territory for me and I needed to learn how to get myself out of the funk. It was such a weird thing because I would go to the games and see Matt out there and hang out with him afterwards and just be like what is this life and how did we get so lucky. To say I was an emotional rollercoaster would be an understatement. No routine. Nothing for myself really took this toll on me during the day. But watching Matt and walking into a big league stadium everyday took my breath away every single time. When Matt made this debut, I didn’t eat at all that day I was so anxious and the same when he made his first start. But as the season went on I felt so comfortable watching him out there knowing that’s where he belongs. I did got all the nerves though when he was coming up in big situations…which seemed to happen a lot for a rookie… I never got nervous really watching him in the minors, but at this level I’m not sure they’re ever really go away but they defiantly got better the more he played. Postseason nerves of course were an all time high just because the stakes were so high but still how cool to experience the playoffs in your rookie season. I know sacrifices was listed in this title and all of these things are sacrifices. And I am choosing to kind of put my career on hold while I am traveling with Matt which can be seen as the biggest sacrifice but honestly ever since we decided I was going to travel I have not once regretted it. And after this season I cannot imagine if I wasn’t there every step of the way. We had the time of our lives this season through all the highs, lows and messy. We both sacrifice a lot for Matt to be able to chase this but at the same time we look at it as this is our life. It’s not normal but we don’t want normal. Matt & Jesica Beaty Welcome in to dreams and seams! A tell-all blog about our career dreams and path to reaching those dreams with some commentary about sports and life plus some videos too. "Strive for the impossible because it makes the possible seem effortless." -Matt Beaty Big Leagues Life Talk Tweets by Jesica_Beaty "If your dreams don't scare you, they aren't big enough."	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1742
__label__cc	0.537981	0.462019	Let's Cheat By Gene Taylor Release Date Jan 16, 2013 After nine years, Bradley Moore and Dr. Matt Sharp are a little too secure in their relationship. In fact, they’re in a rut. But when the founder of Bradley’s law firm asks him to establish a branch office in Los Angeles, their predictable lives take a sharp left turn. Matt can’t just pick up and follow—there’s seniority and tenure to think about. If Matt stays in New York, they need a way to keep the spark alive. After racking his brain for a way to save their marriage, Matt finally suggests they cheat—with each other. Before Bradley leaves, he and Matt take on New York City. They meet in unusual locations, play dress-up, and pretend to be strangers, all in the interest of spicing up their sex life. Their senses of humor and vivid imaginations lead to some interesting “cheating”—and occasionally get them into trouble. Then Bradley moves to LA and becomes distracted by the lights of Hollywood. With him gone, the opportunity is ripe for Matt’s stalker to step in. Matt thought he and Bradley were doing well, but now Bradley’s gone when Matt needs him most. Genres Contemporary Romance / Gay Apr 20, 2018 \| LA Times Festival of Books $1 eBooks and 30% Off Titles by Attending Authors	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1743
__label__wiki	0.611317	0.611317	The Grid \| All-in one unit for electric drives FTCAP in Germany has developed and manufactured a low-inductance capacitor unit that, together with a heat sink and housing, forms an integrated electromechanical device for high-efficiency electric drives (writes Nick Flaherty). The DC-link capacitor unit for 800 V drive systems includes a heat sink for SiC transistors The development is part of the H3Top project in collaboration with Robert Bosch, Infineon Technologies, Daimler and Aachen University to develop a DC-link capacitor for next-generation EVs. The design uses a narrow, zinc-plated polypropylene film winding to minimise the internal resistance, reducing power losses by 20% in EVs operating at 800 V rather than today’s 400 V. Integrating the unit, and connecting the capacitor directly to the heat sink, enables a compact design measuring 29 x 21 cm. The 18 mm-wide polypropylene film is 2.4 μm thick, and the wedge-shaped zinc coating developed for the project has a resistance that varies from 3 Ω to 37 Ω. The design uses two capacitors in series, each with a capacitance of 630 μF and a rated voltage of 450 V DC. Other requirements included 12 connecting terminals for power modules, direct connection of the heat sink, and distribution of the DC voltage via internal power rails. “We developed different concepts in coordination with the project partners that fulfilled the various individual requirements,” said Andre Tausche, managing director of FTCAP. “On the basis of different simulations and load profiles, we finally chose a model in which all the capacitor modules are on the same level. That simplifies the mechanical design and assembly.” The integrated design means the DC voltage distribution can be achieved within the capacitor. The DC power rails and corresponding connections are integrated in the capacitor and protected by joint potting, so only one external DC connection is necessary. The short electrical connections to the power semiconductors enable a low-inductance connection for the high (100-plus kHz) switching frequencies used by SiC devices. The winding achieves a capacitance of 78.75 μF in a single unit. Two windings are connected in parallel within one bank to give a capacitance of 2 x 157.5 μF. For the entire capacitor, which consists of four parallel connected banks, the capacitance is 2 x 630 μF. Potting the heat sink with the windings makes it possible to attach the semiconductor modules directly to the heat sink, but still in the vicinity of the capacitor. In addition, the connection and distribution of the DC voltage was achieved for the first time using flexible power rails that were specially developed for this project.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1746
__label__cc	0.742636	0.257364	Planning and Placemaking Make No Small Plans The facist press discusses eminent domain Thread starter el Guapo http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,85753,00.html gkmo62u Guap--no smiley face? Folks bitch and bitch and about fox framing issues from a conservative point of view but I'd argue no other press outlet would bring this issue to ight in this manner. Heck commie grey lady would run a headline like: "Selfish owners block progress" Gitmo - Sorry it was late, I spent most of the day on the road. I meant to smiley. Here, this one is for Jenean Garaffalo (sp?) from the whole gang at Fox and Friends. jresta here's a good article on eminent domain/takings/redevelopment http://citypaper.net/articles/2003-03-06/cover.shtml btw - the press doesn't get much more "lefty" than this weekly ahh . . . fox news, our libertarian warriors borne on the waves of television to fight for our personal freedoms! A sign I'm beginning to lean to the right? I have to agree with the editorial slant put on this issue by Fox. Use of eminant domain for private development is just plain wrong, and (dare I say it?) unAmerican! Re: A sign I'm beginning to lean to the right? SGB said: A lot of Cities use eminant domain to acquire properties and re-sell them to private developers. A lot of successful projects in the City where I work have been the reult of it. You just need to show that there is a legitamite public interest. If you have a street filled with blighted and contaminated sites, I think it is a legitimate public interest to acquire these properties, clean them up, and re-sell them to private developers. Afterall, having a strong tax base, clean soils, stormwater quality and quantity control, safe streets, pedestrain access, and more employment opportunities seems like a legitamite governmental interest to me. Re: Re: A sign I'm beginning to lean to the right? jtfortin said: If you have a street filled with blighted and contaminated sites, I think it is a legitimate public interest to acquire these properties, clean them up, and re-sell them to private developers. Afterall, having a strong tax base, clean soils, stormwater quality and quantity control, safe streets, pedestrain access, and more employment opportunities seems like a legitamite governmental interest to me. I think it is a legitimate public interest to encourage private parties to acquire these properties to improve them. Alternatively, the muncipality can actually use the police powers (zoning, building codes) and financial incentive programs they already have to get the properties cleaned up and improved. Too often eminent domain for private economic develop is used because gov't officials believe that one type of commercial use is better than the existing uses. I say let the free market (willing seller & willing buyer) make that determination! [Off topic: EG - is there a 12 step program somewhere to help closeted moderate republicans like myself?] Greenescapist I agree with jtfortin on this one. jresta said: I like your little political poster. But, weren't you griping about labels like "liberal" in another recent post? And to poor Beaner of all people. There is your Irony. PS - I just loved your score on the political test. Re: Re: Re: A sign I'm beginning to lean to the right? Come to the Darkside my friend. Feel the righteous indignation flow through your body. Bitch about your taxes going to feed unwed welfare mothers and other leaches upon the middle class. Feel the welcoming warmth emanating from the grip of your new AR15 Colt Bushmaster in .308. Turn both the front and rear air conditioning on in your new Cadillac - Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier – SUV on a day when you do not really need it. Laugh at a crippled old man begging beside a city street and say, “where’s your precious President Roosevelt now?” Ha ha ha…(more Maniacal Laughter)… Smithers...release the hounds upon those hippies. Ha ha ha…(more Maniacal Laughter)… And another switches to Fox News! Ha ha ha…(more Maniacal Laughter)… A lot of times the free market doesn't cooperate, especially when properties are contaiminated or blighted. It sometimes takes a more pro-active, coordinated approach. Private developers rarely want to take on the cost of cleaning up contaiminated sites. If the City where I work waited for the free market to run its course, the City would be a mess. The Irish One Turn both the front and rear air conditioning on in your new Cadillac with the windows down My apologies to Beaner - i didn't catch the sarcasm in that post. Guapo - i think you're missing my tongue in my cheek. but seriously, I'm not quite sure what you mean by "liberal" but i'm pretty sure i wouldn't fit your description. To get back to the thread. The only time I could see eminent domain being necessary is if someone's house was standing in the way of some critical public facility, perhaps a water delivery system or something similar that a town couldn't go on with out (sorry, i'm short on good scenarios right now). In the case that the condemnation did go through i think fair market value isn't enough. Recent repairs should be taken into account, as well as compensation for the inconvenience of moving. I agree that eminent domain should never be used for private development. I think a better way to do it, if a local government was dead set on moving people, would be to offer people enough money so that they move voluntarily. If the project is that important the money would materialize. Maybe as a last resort wait until people put their property on the market then take it for the asking price. and Guapo - i think that is perfectly consistent with my score way down there on the libertarian scale. I do think the test put me a little too far to the left. The enjoyment of the fruits of one's own labor is a basic human right - that's where me and the reds don't jibe too well. Anyway, i'm glad you enjoyed my score. The enjoyment of the fruits of one's own labor is a basic human right - that's where me and the reds don't jibe too well As my pal Mike "Chronic D" says; Peace Dude. i agree in condeming commercial or private properties that have been abandoned/contaminated and the owners refuse to clean them up or sell them. As long as there are cheap lots in the hinterland and developers know they can get the city to pay for clean-up the market isn't going to pay any attention to a place like that unless you're in a place like manhattan where land is so expensive that the cost of a demolition/environmental cleanup could be included in the sale price and people wouldn't blink. condeming businesses or homes that are occupied? that's an entirely different story. I've been thoroughly impressed by "market forces" in this city because most of the growth here has been individuals and small time real estate interests buying, rehabing, and selling one block at a time. But then again the big government projects, even though they didn't have much to do with development per se probably did have a lot to with attracting investors in the first place. Mud Princess I agree completely. Displacing an 80-year old woman who has lived in the same house for 55 years is outrageous -- it's an abuse of power. The Fox News story gave the example of Philadelphia taking over abandoned properties - I don't think that's really eminent domain. If the owners haven't paid their property taxes for years, it makes sense to me that the city should take over the property. I did some work recently for a community where a private developer had purchased a large, empty building with the intention of renovating it for retail and office use. However, the property did not have enough space for parking. Next door were two vacant, dilapidated buildings that the city wanted to acquire and demolish to create a parking lot that the tenants could use. I'm curious what would you think of eminent domain in those circumstances? Mud Princess said: If the parking lot were to be publicly owned and maintained to benefit more than one property owner, I don't think I would have a problem with the use of eminent domain. Re: Re: Re: Re: A sign I'm beginning to lean to the right? That's where brownfield programs come into play: financial assistance and liability protection for a public/private partnership to clean up a contaminated property. Use of eminent domain should not be a prerequisite in such cases. If you own a (not hypothetical) barrel factory in camden and you've been doing a little rustproofing with some chromium in the back yard and letting stuff fall here or there - knowing full well that it was dangerous stuff - and contaminated the aquifer and sent a plume headed straight for the river, well then you should pay for the clean-up. Not the state. If your assets are liquidated and you still come up short then it's the states job to pick up the slack No one public or private is going to invest that much money into a property that they don't own or have a stake in. Condemnation becomes the only legal way to clean the property and recoup some of the costs in the end. If ownership isn't clear investors won't be clear with their cash. If you're still operating your business on the property and are working with the state on cleaning it up that's different but if you've abandoned the property, have no intention of cleaning it and are waiting for the state to clean your land so you can sell it -- well the welfare office is on the other side of town. get lost. Next door were two vacant, dilapidated buildings that the city wanted to acquire and demolish to create a parking lot that the tenants could use. I'm curious what would you think of eminent domain in those circumstances? If parking was required or otherwise necessary the developer should have included them in the design of the space that he had to work with. But i agree, if the the buildings were abandoned, not of historic value, and the parking structure was publicly owned and deemed the highest and best use for that property then i wouldn't have a problem with it. But generally i have a hard time with condeming property for parking under any circumstances. Especially when it involves knocking buildings down. I just don't see how it's critical to the health and welfare of the people unless it's for a hospital or something. I'll weigh in on this one in support of jfortin and the others who support eminent domain. There is certainly a fine line in deciding when the public good outweighs an individual's interest in private property. It is much more difficult to guage this when the property will not be used for a road, park, or other public purpose, but for a private development. Still, there are private development which can generate enough good to warrant site assembly by the municipality through its eminent domain authority. Interestingly, in Wisconsin, private property can only be acquired through eminent domain for private redevelopment through a community development or redevelopment authority. It is not a power specifically granted to a municipality. The process is to create the authority, to create a redevelopment district which must establish a finding of blight, and then initiate the eminent domain action. I have been involved a handful of eminent domain actions. Some of the subjects have been willing sellers who wanted to proceed through the initial procedures for tax purposes. One, by far the worst of any of the properties, was one of the most difficult. We only acted after years of nothing happening with the property, despite our programs and incentives. pete-rock It all depends on where you work/live... Count me as one of those supporting eminent domain, even after working in an environment where it was abused. In Illinois, blight and obsolescence factors are taken into account when determining whether eminent domain action should be taken. It's understood that municipalities can be proactive in eliminating blight and obsolesence, and doing so serves the public good. However, I think I would favor having a redevelopment authority or CDC intercede on behalf of municipalities, like Michael Stumpf mentions in Wisconsin. Frankly, the market does not work the same way in all places. I'm like jfortin -- if we waited for the market to work in all parts of this city, we'd wait forever. Contaminated sites, blighted sites where the owner has no incentive -- or resources -- to improve, sites rendered obsolete because of multiple ownership of narrow, shallow lots... Most developers would pass on the headaches these would cause and head to the nearest greenfield site. speaking of obsolesence - is anyone familiar with the law in Germany that requires companies to tear their buildings down when they're done (if they can't sell them)? I heard there is a big market now in buildings that can be disassembled quickly and recycled in one way or another.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1752
__label__cc	0.737404	0.262596	Pertej Pertej/Beyond/Preko 20 Years Case Study Përtej 1997 – 2017 – book presentation 19.06.2018. \| 19:00 The book “Case Study Përtej” brings together twenty years of artistic and cultural collaboration, mutual experiences and friendship. Artists from Kosovo and Serbia, curators, art historians, cultural workers over the past 20 years, from 1997 to 2017, who developed mutual cooperation and exchange, evoked their experiences through interviews and testimonies. This is a book about a unique and singular continuity – Përtej, Beyond, Preko – of two politically conflicted societies, and it is meant as a legacy for future generations, for them to know and carry it with them. This gesture, this book and this discussion are extremely important in these moments when politicians are working on the deconstruction of all previous achievements, in order to erase our memory and ignite future conflicts for their own personal benefit. The book “Case Study Përtej” is a window to understanding our mutual past, present and future. The event will include a screening of interviews made with the participants of the exhibition Përtej from 1997 in Belgrade. Speakers: Shkelzen Maliqi, Borka Pavićević, Dejan Sretenović, Jeton Neziraj Moderators: Luna Đorđević, Majlinda Hoxha “Case Study Përtej” is produced as part of the project “Përtej/Beyond/Preko 20 Years”, realized in partnership between the Center CZKD and Kosovo Glocal from Prishtina in 2017-18. In October 2017, a seminar “Case Study Pertej” was organized in Belgrade, followed by a study trip to Prishtine, which inspired and encouraged further research and exchange of archives and experiences. EU Delegation – EU/IPA (Support for civil society) The project is financed by the EU through the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of CZKD, and cannot under any circumstances be considered a reflection of the views of the EU. Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia Embassy of Switzerland in Belgrade The project is supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in the Republic of Serbia and in Montenegro. The opinions expressed here belong exclusively to the author and do not necessarily reflect the official opinions of the Swiss Embassy in the Republic of Serbia and in Montenegro. Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (KFOS) The programs of CZKD are realized with the support of the Open Society Foundation. “Case Study Përtej” book promotion cancelled, due to Shkelzen Maliqi being denied entry into Serbia We have been informed that art historian and philosopher Shkelzen Maliqi was denied entry into Serbia without explanation, on his way from Prishtina to… The book “Case Study Përtej” brings together twenty years of artistic and cultural collaboration, mutual experiences and friendship. Artists from Kosovo and Serbia, curators,… Guided Tour through the exhibition We Have Built Cities for You Against oblivion - four WWII camps in Belgrade Borderline Offensive - Laughing in the Face of Fear CZKD Cinema Delegated Public Space Diversity in Culture and Activism Integrity and Authorship in Journalism in the Western Balkans Music Program CZKD Naming IT War New politics of solidarity Old and New Witches Past Cycles Performance, History, Action! RETROaktiva Socijalna kohezija, studija slucaja: Romska kultura The Context Studies The Ups and Downs, the Highs and Lows... and the Forgotten The Young Migrant’s Guide to the Human Rights Galaxy Učitelj neznalica i njegovi komiteti Understanding the City Visual art program of CZKD Women and Success	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1754
__label__cc	0.669933	0.330067	Cap & Muzzle Collide-a-ScapeBy Keith KloorNovember 8, 2009 7:50 PM And you thought the the whole cap-and-trade debate surrounding the U.S. climate bill was already hopelessly politicized. What's that, you've become a bit numbed to it all? How about we throw in a juicy free speech angle to spice things up a bit. Remember those two EPA lawyers that wrote a critical op-ed of cap-and-trade last weekend in the Washington Post? They also made the same case in a video posted on YouTube (entitled, "The Huge Mistake"), which EPA is now demanding be removed, according David Roberts at Grist. Wrong move, Roberts points out, for one obvious reason: When Bush administration NASA officials attempted to monitor and control what scientist James Hansen said to the press, they were rightly criticized. By the same token, even though I think many of Williams & Zabel's policy arguments are deeply flawed, I can't see any justification for refusing them the right to communicate honestly about their backgrounds to the public. EPA should back off. The irony of the EPA's attempted muzzling doesn't stop there. In May of 2008, the same two lawyers wrote a similarly critical missive against cap-and-trade in an open letter to Congress. Guess what, the Bush Administration had no problems with this demonstration of free speech. As Keith Johnson at the WSJ's Environment Capitol noted at the time, if the muzzle was strapped on for the likes of Hansen, it apparently can also be removed"“like when a chance arises to criticize the climate-change bills in Congress that the administration dislikes. Never mind the charges of hypocrisy that are sure to be leveled at the Obama Administration if its EPA insists on that video being pulled down. As one commenter at Grist observes No, the real stupidity by the EPA is that by reacting so, they propel this into greater controversy and publicity. Too late for that, unless Morano sleeps in on Sundays. Lost in all this is a larger, perhaps even uglier debate that might soon rear its head, if anyone picks up on the argument Michael Tobis is making, in light of recent events: Now that Copenhagen is not a big deal anymore, there's no real rush to produce a bill in the US. Let's drop Waxman-Markey and its variants, and take our time to try to come up with something that works. Michael, what are you, a "delayer"? Welcome to 'Hail Alley,' a U.S. Region Prone to Pelting Ice Geology is at a Crossroads Mother Nature Sends 2020 Packing With a Bang EnvironmentHas 2020 Ended as the Warmest Year on Record? EnvironmentAs the Arctic Continues its Meltdown, Economic Exploitation Quickens Planet EarthHow a Christmas Tradition has Helped Track Billions of Vanishing Birds	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1761
__label__wiki	0.712719	0.712719	Home//Matthews Legal News//Drug & Medical Device Watch//J&J: Do not use Power Morcellators for Hysterectomy J&J: Do not use Power Morcellators for Hysterectomy Johnson & Johnson told doctors in 2014 not to use power morcellators, which have been found to spread certain types of uterine cancer. Sales of J&J’s laparoscopic power morcellators were halted in 2014 after FDA issued a warning statement. FDA warned that morcellators used for hysterectomy and fibroid removal surgeries could spread sarcoma in some patients, lowering survival chances. Morcellators spread Cancer, Studies show Studies from the FDA as well as from researchers at Columbia University determined that approximately 1 in 350 women suffer undiagnosed cancer when undergoing fibroid surgery. The risk for women requiring hysterectomy operations is roughly 1 in 368. These findings prompted J&J to urge those who had purchased a power morcellator to discontinue its use and return it immediately. According to a Wall Street Journal story, Johnson & Johnson initially defended its morcellators, but now says the risk of the morcellator’s spreading cancer outweighs potential benefits of its use. Morcellator sales account for a tiny fraction of J&J’s huge business, but J&J holds nearly 75% of the U.S. marketshare for laparoscopic power morcellators. What is Power Morcellation? Laparoscopic power morcellation is used for fibroid treatment. The morcellator device divides uterine tissue into smaller pieces which can then be removed through a small abdomen incision typically made during a laparoscopic procedure. Before morcellators hit the market, morcellation was performed using a machine that required the surgeon to squeeze the handle, or else to manipulate a scalpel to create small specimens that could be removed from the abdominal cavity. The first power morcellator unit was launched in the U.S. in 1993. FDA Warning on Laparoscopic Morcellation In April 2014, the FDA issued a warning which recommended surgeons avoid using morcellators during hysterectomy or myomectomy operations due to the risk that the devices may spread cancerous uterine tissue to other parts of the body. William Maisel, M.D., M.P.H., deputy director for science and chief scientist at the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, said: “The FDA’s primary concern as we consider the continued use of these devices is the safety and well-being of patients. There is no reliable way to determine if a uterine fibroid is cancerous prior to removal. Patients should know that the FDA is discouraging the use of laparoscopic power morcellation for hysterectomy or myomectomy, and they should discuss the risks and benefits of the available treatment options with their health care professionals.” Morcellator Lawsuit Morcellator Lawsuit Update\ California EPA labels Roundup Cancerous Mississippi IVC Filter Case Filed Morcellator Device Violates Standard of Care August 13, 2017 Doctor Who Denounced Morcellator Dies June 21, 2017 Morcellator Options for Fibroids November 21, 2016 Power Morcellator Investigation by Government November 14, 2016 Morcellator Cancer Complaint Filed October 20, 2016 Myomectomy Fibroids can trigger Morcellator Lawsuit July 15, 2016 Morcellator Hazards must be reported if Bill passes July 5, 2016 Morcellator Lawsuit Settlements May 16, 2016 Laparoscopic Morcellator Lawsuit \| Lawyer December 15, 2015 Doctors decry FDA Morcellator Warning December 11, 2015	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1764
__label__cc	0.729056	0.270944	Get A Free Insurance Quote. Instantly compare rates. Do you currently have auto insurance?: Kansas Traffic Tickets If you have been issued a traffic citation in Kansas as a result of a traffic offense, you may generally challenge your ticket or pay fines, thus resolving the issue. Motorists fighting traffic tickets in KS will need to prove their innocence to avoid harsh penalties. Drivers who decide to submit KS ticket violation payment plead guilty to the committed violation automatically. Learn more about how to beat a ticket in Kansas or arrange payment by reading the following sections. Fighting a Kansas Ticket The process of contesting a traffic ticket in KS may vary by county. Generally, drivers who decide to challenge speeding tickets in Kansas, as well as other types of citations need to inform the corresponding court that they are pleading “not guilty” to their misdemeanor in due time. Then, an arraignment may be scheduled for motorists to enter their plea officially, after which a trial date is set. Should you choose to fight, you will need to gather all the evidence in your favor and possibly find witnesses to testify on your behalf. Since preparing a Kansas traffic ticket defense is complex, you may even hire a KS traffic lawyer to represent you in court. If you are found innocent, you will avoid paying fines and your driving record may not be affected. Note: Drivers may also have the option to enter a plea of “no contest” or “nolo contendere” indicating they do not wish to contest their charge. Paying a Kansas Ticket Licensees who are unable to beat a traffic ticket in KS or decide to settle their case by submitting payment may do so via several methods. Traffic tickets payment options may also vary depending on the court handling your case. Drivers can pay traffic fines online if the citation was issued in a county that provides an online payment option. Since most tickets in Kansas do not require an in-person appearance, you may also be able to mail your payment. However, if you have a specific case that does not fall into one of the above categories, you must contact the court appointed to your case to get more details on how to pay. It is crucial to do so within the given period. Lost Tickets in Kansas Motorists who wish to settle their KS traffic tickets timely and properly will need the information listed on the form to finish the procedure. Regardless of whether you decide to dispute traffic tickets or simply pay the allotted fees, several details, including the citation number and amount due, will be necessary. If you have lost your traffic fine in Kansas, contact the appropriate court to inquire about the aforementioned information or whether there is an online search option. Kansas Fines and Penalties If you have decided to pay traffic citations in Kansas and admit your guilt, then you must submit the full amount to the corresponding court. KS ticket violation payments may vary on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base traffic ticket fee, other fines and court costs (docketing fees) may be assessed as well. In general, fines are listed on the back of the form. If this is not the case, then contact the corresponding court to obtain the exact amount of your violation. Though fees can be paid via mail or the internet, certain offenses may require a mandatory court appearance. The following list includes different offenses and the fees attached to each in the city of Topeka: Driving left of center – $70 Improper passing – $70 Driving through parade – $100 Racing on highways – $100 Points in Kansas Convictions of traffic violations in Kansas can have a serious impact on your Kansas driving transcript. Traffic tickets generally result in demerit points being placed against driving records. Note that the state of Kansas does not offer a point system outlining traffic offenses and their corresponding penalty points. Instead, your behind-the-wheel status will be regulated according to the number of traffic violations within a specific period of time. If you are convicted of three KS traffic violations within 12 months, your driving privileges will be suspended. Some offenses, such as a DUI, may result in an immediate suspension. How Tickets Affect a Kansas Drivers License Kansas traffic tickets may have an adverse effect on your driving license status. If you fail to respond to a traffic citation, regardless of whether it was issued in Kansas or out of state, you may incur a driver’s license suspension. The same penalty will apply in cases of failing to appear in court at the scheduled day. In addition to this, motorists with three convictions of traffic violations in Kansas within a 12-month time frame are also at risk of losing their privilege to drive on state roads and highways. To avoid strict penalties due to the violation of motor vehicle laws, you may be able to complete a Kansas defensive driving course. Kansas Car Insurance Fines and Violations Drivers who receive a traffic ticket may also be subject to increased Kansas vehicle insurance premiums. Several KS traffic violations on your record may lead to higher premiums, as you will be considered a habitual offender and risky driver. Contact the traffic violation court in Kansas that is handling your case and inquire about the possibility of attending traffic school and improving your record. Last updated on Wednesday, October 14 2020.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1766
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__label__wiki	0.887882	0.887882	Germany: 1918-1939 - The Fall Of Weimar, 1929-1933 Books which the Nazis disapproved of were regularly burned. In GCSE History students will look at Germany between the two World Wars. One aspect studied is the end of the Weimar Republic and the rise to power of Adolf Hitler. In 1929 the Wall Street Crash led to massive unemployment in Germany, which the moderate political parties of the Weimar Republic could not bring to an end. Both the Nazis and the Communists found their support increasing with each general election. Finally a deal was hatched in 1933, putting Adolf Hitler into power and bringing an end to the Weimar Republic. Discover how Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany in this informative quiz. Which of these organisations was a paramilitary outfit whose role was to protect Communist Party meetings, and to break up those of their opponents? Reichsbanner Sturmabteilung Rotfrontkampfverbund Every party had to be able to defend its activities during the Weimar Republic. The government was weak and the forces of law and order often sympathetic to one side or another Which Nazi minister presided over the first burning of books in Berlin during 1933? The Nazis would not tolerate any publications that challenged the mind set of the Third Reich. So works by distinguished German authors, like Heinrich Heine and Thomas Mann, were regularly burned Who won the 1932 presidential election? Thalmann The Presidency played an important role under the Weimar Constitution. Especially during a crisis, for the President appointed the Chancellor, whom he could allow to rule by decree in the event of a stalled Reichstag In 1931 a major European bank, the Kreditanstalt, failed. In which state was it situated? The bank failure ruined many small account holders and sharply reduced sources of credit for those who were struggling to run businesses during the Depression In February 1933 the Reichstag building burnt down. On which group did Hitler pin the blame? Nationalists The real perpetrators of this crime have never been exposed, however the Nazis were able to discredit their political opponents by blaming them Who was the Weimar Republic's foreign minister who died on the 3rd of October 1929? Gustav Stresemann Kurt von Schleicher This death removed one of the few moderate Weimar politicians of any stature who was widely respected abroad Which political party greatly increased its share of the vote in September 1930 to almost 19%, making it the second largest party in the Reichstag? The KPD/German Communist Party The NSDAP/Nazi Party The Nationalist Party The Social Democrat Parry By 1930 all political parties had to provide policies to cope with the Great Depression. Parties that had not recently been in government found this task easier What proportion of the votes cast did the Nazis win in the March 1933 General Election? By March 1933 the Nazi Party controlled most of the media and the forces of law and order. They were keen to hold a further election to gain a majority of seats in the Reichstag, so that they could then dissolve it In March 1933 Hitler forced through the Reichstag a bill that would enable him to rule by decree, thus removing from the Reichstag the power to control government decisions. What was the name of the resultant act? The Special Powers Act The Emergency Powers Act The Enabling Act The Empowerment Act Once this bill was passed, thus becoming an act, Hitler could rule without any parliamentary restraint. He did, however, from time to time call meetings of the Reichstag to make set speeches on important occasions In 1933 the first of these institutions was set up to deal with Hitler's political opponents. Its name was Dachau. Which title best fits their nature and purpose? Open Prisons Adult Education Colleges Over the years the Nazis established a network of these establishments throughout Germany, Austria and the occupied territories Author: Edward Towne Great! You're enjoying learning by quizzing You've had your free 15 questions for today. Interested in playing more? You'll need to subscribe. If you wish to subscribe straight away, visit our Join Us page. Or take a look around the website and start at our Home page. GCSE History Play this quiz again	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1771
__label__cc	0.690171	0.309829	← Paul Glover, founder of Ithaca HOURS, a community currency since 1991, has a new book: Deep Green Jobs ” 9/11: Explosive Evidence” airs on Colorado PTS and Chris Hedges shows how 9/11 is used to ramp up endless war → “All our problems are relational at their core.” Central to nurturing human connectivity is the awareness of how worldviews affect our attitudes. Conditioned as a child to morph into a dogmatic, authoritarian Catholic, I felt sorry for my friends who weren’t Catholic, because they were going to hell. But of course I couldn’t tell them that. This disconnect, between my religion and my friendships was crazy-making. Not until I studied philosophy in my early 20s, did I realize that my strong, rigid “belief system” was actually one “worldview” among others, with no inherent claim to mirror or represent the actual nature of reality. As you can imagine, becoming aware of the relativity of world-views was, for me, a game-changer, and the eye-popping nature of the kaleidoscoping creativity of the mind (my mind? your mind? our mind? the mind?) really slammed home during my first LSD trip. So I very much appreciate this essay, which focuses on identification, integration, and transformation of competing world-views as key to our survival — and thrival! — as a species. Conscious evolution to social maturity: Are we up to it? We’d better be. by Joel Kramer & Diana Alstad ecobuddhism.org We believe that to better use the faculty of thought, it’s essential to understand the nature and effects of one’s worldview — specifically, how morality and spirituality are embedded in it. Spirituality needs to be “brought down to Earth” by collapsing the separation between the spiritual and the mundane created by traditional spiritual worldviews. An age-old false and destructive split separates spirit from the world, and makes the world of lesser importance. It is one reason why we are a species at risk. A worldview is a lens through which to view the world, and if the lens negates or trivializes the world, this clouds one’s awareness of and action within the world. It can cause havoc in people’s lives as well as within the world at large. We are social animals who have been socially retarded — in terms of treating each other “humanely” — ever since entering the power hierarchy stage that came with agriculture. This phase was conjoined with religious worldviews that reflected the imagination, magic, superstitions, beliefs, concerns, fears and power structures of those times. Old structures, many still in place, are a significant cause of our global problems and current social systems. We believe that human viability depends upon evolving socially. This does not mean becoming essentially different from what we are. It means becoming better at being who we are—at being the caring, connecting social animals that our mammalian genetic heritage allows us to be. All our problems are relational at their core. We can become better at care-taking, seeing the long-term implications of our actions, constructing worldviews in touch with a fast-moving globalism. We can support institutions that nurture human connectivity, rather than consumerism. The enormous challenge requires a shift, in an awareness that has generally been conditioned out of us. Worldviews are central because they affect one’s attitudes toward life and the future. They lead to life stances like optimism, pessimism, skepticism, indifference, cynicism or nihilism. West & East: Becoming & Being Until the recent influx of Eastern thought, the West has been involved with “becoming”. The flow of subjective and chronological time is real; progress is real; separation and boundaries are real; egos are what people come with; individuation is acknowledged and valued. In the eighteenth-century, the “Age of Enlightenment” made use of reason to overcome religious authority, dogma, and superstition. So Western “enlightenment” came to mean using intelligence, thought, intuition, and emotion to understand human nature and the world more deeply. It occurs primarily through the accumulated and shared experiences of humankind, where “truth” either withstands the tests of time or is modified with new information. In the East “being” is identified with “timeless” states that are “outside of psychological time” and has been more valued. Thought which generates a subjective sense of time and creates the past and future is regarded as a hindrance to being in an “eternal now.” This worldview envisions the unity of existence as primary, with the boundaries of individual entities constituting a lesser or even unreal order. Enlightenment for the East implies something timeless, unchanging, beyond thought, attachments or the need for personal enhancements. Any construction of human thought is potentially fallible We find that both these worldviews are deeply enmeshed in either/or thinking. Worldviews are constructions of the human mind. Many are pieced together through personal experience and cultural accretions like tradition, science, social climate, intuition, and desires about the way the world should be. Many of us now eclectically combine our beliefs from the global marketplace of ideas. We contend that any construction of human thought is potentially fallible and needs to be subject to revision, through the feedback and changes that life brings. Worldviews that are fundamentally unchangeable are authoritarian and increasingly outmoded. They cannot cope with a rapidly changing and diversifying local and greater world. Cooperation and competition are interwoven in evolution The East’s prioritizing of unity, and the West’s of duality or multiplicity both contain valuable perspectives. But each offers only part of the whole picture, an embedded tension — the build-up and break-down that characterizes the human condition. Our way of thinking and perceiving is dialectical, not in the traditional sense of moving toward a predetermined end, but in observing how seeming opposites are intrinsically embedded in each other. Each is necessary for the other to exist. They are not simply competing as exclusive realities. For example, spiritual realization is said to come when all vestiges of egotism have left. However we see egotism and altruism as part of an embedded relationship. If doing good for others did not make you feel good about yourself, there would be far less of it. The same is true for competition and cooperation. Teams and corporations cooperate to compete better, and that’s often why people cooperate too. Cooperation and competition are interwoven in the evolutionary process, because humanity’s cooperative abilities have given us the competitive edge to reach and stay at the top of the food chain — that is until now, where our lack of concern for the future implications of our actions has put us and the world as we know it at great risk. At the brink of self-destruction If we bring worldview into the inquiry as a core organizing and filtering structure of thought, we enlarge the lens through which we may observe conditioning patterns. “Renunciate” practices negate the reality of the world, matter and self. They villainize thought, separation, ego, desire, attachments and boundaries. This has led to cultural confusion in much ‘New Age’ thought. A more useful worldview would synthesize the valid parts of both Eastern and Western worldviews by valuing and protecting democracy, evolution, social justice, and so on. Spiritual activism and engaged Buddhism are steps in this direction — attempts to effect positive change in the world. It is vital that they not be limited by authoritarian worldviews, values, and processes. Over the centuries, thinking has built the structures of society, morality, power, and privilege that have brought humanity to where it is now — the brink of self-destruction. This is because we are seemingly unwilling to utilize foresight to envision the consequences of producing more people and things indiscriminately — coupled with an overall lack of concern about how others and the resources of the planet are abused. If we’re going to learn to live with each other in a sustainable way, we must use our intelligence and emotions to do things better. That means thinking about potential future consequences with more clarity. It includes understanding how the past is a part of what the present is now; and how the past lives in the present, as do the future’s possibilities. Our future will be largely determined by the ways our collective minds attempt to construct a viable future. Seeing with more awareness who we are There is much talk in spiritual circles about the necessity of a shift or revolution in human consciousness for humanity to become viable. This is generally considered to involve humans evolving from primarily individual concern to caring more about the good of the whole. In short, we should become very different from who we are — which has never worked. We also believe a shift is essential, but think it involves seeing with more awareness who we are. That can lead us to be better at it, without negating the aspect of being individuals in relationship. The essential expansion of social awareness can only occur through deeper insight into what brought us to where we are — facing our own demise through a lack of awareness in dealing with each other and the Earth. The interwoven tension between individual freedoms and group cohesion that cannot be ignored in any solution that addresses the problems we face. An evolution in the evolutionary process We do not resign ourselves to a diminution of human life and possibility because the modes of human interaction that brought us to the top of the chain are now bringing us down. It’s the way evolution works — by putting up a wall that is insurmountable unless the species involved (ours) can cut the Gordian knot by springing out of millennia of conditioning and becoming a conscious ingredient in the evolutionary process. This does not involve the slow process of genetic mutation and natural selection, the age-old, relatively non-conscious process of biological evolution. Rather, it involves an evolution in the evolutionary process itself, from the biological to the social, which does involve a shift of mind that comes from a broader awareness. Through concerted effort, humanity has gone to the moon, harnessed atomic energy and mapped our genetic structure. In art, science, sports, and technologies we have demonstrated extraordinary achievements. What we have never done is turn our collective intelligence toward making the lives of people not only liveable, but valuable and valued, which is essential for creativity to flower. If saving and elevating our species were to become the main focus of humanity, who knows what we could accomplish? In order to do this, we are being pushed by time and necessity to evolve socially. Sustainability cannot mean going back to a lesser life, but must offer an equal or better existence, with more hope. That can only mean connecting with each other more deeply and effectively as we engage in the human drama. It includes the clarity to see that we face the necessity of consciously evolving to more social maturity. Joel Kramer and Diana Alstad co-authored The Guru Papers–Masks of Authoritarian Power. The article above is a concise, edited version of the Introduction to their latest book, The Passionate Mind Revisited. This entry was posted in 2012, elder wisdom, Reality Ramp-Up, unity consciousness, visions of the future, waking up. Bookmark the permalink.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1780
__label__wiki	0.754211	0.754211	Miss World 2016: Photo of the Day (11/29) REPRESENTING EUROPE: The delegates from Finland and Hungary pose for a photo at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Washington, DC. Can one of these two beauties be crowned the 66th Miss World on December 18th? Posted by Andre at 8:12 PM Labels: Miss World, Photo of the Day Miss South Africa 2017 Controversy: Did Demi-Leigh "Cheat" her Way to the Crown? An Eye For Beauty Blog Opinion Piece CROWN OF THORNS?!: The new Miss South Africa, Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters' victory has been questio... Miss World Organisation Announces New Format for 67th Competition From: www.missworld.com The Head to Head Challenge events will all take place between October 21st and November 15th at different l... Miss USA 2016: Eye For Beauty Blog's Top 15 Preliminary Swimsuit Picks The preliminary competition of Miss USA 2016 took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on June 1. The 52 delegates competed in swimsuit... 65th Miss Universe: Eye For Beauty Blog's Top 15 Standouts at Charity Auction Fashion Show The Miss Universe Charity Auction Fashion Show was held last night and the delegates appeared in designs by Filipino designers. Here are ou... 65th Miss Universe: Eye For Beauty Blog's Top 25 Standouts in Cebu Swimsuit Presentation The 86 delegates competing for the 65th Miss Universe title competed in a special swimsuit presentation in Cebu last night. Even thought th... Miss USA 2016: Eye For Beauty Blog's Top 15 Preliminary Evening Gown Choices If I were a judge: Miss South Africa 2017 The Miss South Africa 2017 Pageant will take place at Sunday on March 26th. Twelve of South Africa's loveliest ladies will compete for ... Nanise Rainima Crowned Miss World Fiji 2017 25 year old Nanise Rainima was crowned Miss World Fiji 2017 earlier today. She will represent Fiji at the 67th Miss World Pageant in Chi... Miss World 2015: Twelve Photos That Made Us Stop and Look (Part 1) Miss World 2015 is well underway and although not all the delegates have arrived in Sanya and it's also quite hard to identify them wit... Miss Philippines wins Miss World 2013 PHILIPPINES WINS FIRST MISS WORLD TITLE A new Miss World has just been crowned at the Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesi... Blog Archive February (1) April (6) March (3) February (20) January (21) December (2) November (4) October (13) September (16) August (60) July (53) June (46) May (34) April (24) March (32) February (23) January (39) December (67) November (61) October (67) September (47) August (39) July (29) June (21) May (25) April (27) March (33) February (39) January (53) December (67) November (71) October (80) September (53) August (30) July (93) June (54) May (38) April (32) March (44) February (48) January (43) December (61) November (56) October (40) September (45) August (44) July (38) June (54) May (46) April (33) March (45) February (14) January (16) December (81) November (77) October (55) September (116) August (71) July (64) June (65) May (36) April (50) March (24) February (26) January (36) December (94) November (97) October (50) September (42) August (66) July (77) June (82) May (89) April (62) March (30) February (30) January (26) December (42) November (52) October (41) September (64) August (66) July (61) June (94) May (73) April (36) March (30) February (24) January (29) December (28) Indonesian Pageants International SA Beauties Global Beauties Times of Beauty Eye For Beauty Blog Miss World (1260) National Pageants (1256) Miss Universe (925) If I were a judge (754) Miss USA (611) Photo of the Day (257) News (245) Miss International (237) Miss SA (228) Miss Earth (219) Stairway to the Crown (165) Blast from the Past (79) Miss Supranational (67) Miss World America (61) Most Robbed Beauty (61) Male Pageants (50) International Pageants (45) Miss Grand International (40) Miss Teen USA (25) 2015 EYERIS Awards (21) Miss America (19) Shout-outs (13) Judging (12) Pageant Report Card 2010 (11) Pageant Report Card 2011 (11) Pageant Report Card 2012 (11) Articles (10) Man of the Year (4) Pageant Wishlist 2012 (4) Pageant Wishlist 2011 (3) Eye-2-Eye (1) Miss Su (1) Pageant Moms (1) Eye for Beauty Blog is purely for the purpose of sharing my personal thoughts and opinions regarding beauty pageants. I have no official involvement with any major pageants. Andre Sleigh Contact me: eyeforbeautyblog@yahoo.com Twitter: eye4beautyblog Facebook Page: Eye For Beauty Blog Eye For Beauty Blog 2012. Awesome Inc. theme. Powered by Blogger.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1784
__label__wiki	0.789685	0.789685	Why Was Mr. Rogers Trending in the Aftermath of the Tragic Manchester Bombing? Photo credit: Fred Rogers Company/Twitter By Carly Hoilman Monday’s devastating terror attack in Manchester that left 22 concertgoers dead and 59 wounded sparked an international outpouring of grief and sympathy. In the hours and days following the attack, a popular quote from everybody’s favorite “neighbor,” Fred Rogers, began circulating on social media: When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day, especially in times of “disaster,” I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world. Indeed there were many “helpers” who stepped up after the deadly blast at Manchester Arena left hundreds of individuals and families displaced. But the widespread invocation of Rogers’ words led to knew insight about the late children’s show host himself. READ: Meet the Manchester Terror Victim Who Died After Shielding Her Niece From the Blast On Monday night, novelist and journalist Anthony Breznican compiled a series of tweets in explaining the personal mark Rogers left on his life: A lot of people are sharing this quote after the heartbreak in Manchester. It's also the 50th anniversary of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. 1/ pic.twitter.com/zDnTrTcJ8v — Anthony Breznican (@Breznican) May 23, 2017 “Fred Rogers was the real thing,” Breznican wrote. “That gentle soul? It was no act.” He went on to describe a special encounter with Rogers, a fellow Pittsburgh native and real-life “neighbor” to Breznican. As a college student at the University of Pittsburgh, Breznican rediscovered Rogers’ show, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” during a time of great distress while working for the school newspaper. It feels silly to say – it felt silly then – but I stood mesmerized. His show felt like a cool hand on a hot head. I left feeling better. 9/ Days later, Breznican found himself face-to-face with Rogers in the lobby of the student newspaper’s offices. Then, this happened: The doors open, he lets me go out first. I go, but turn around. "Mr. Rogers… I don't mean to bother you. But I wanted to say thanks." 13/ He smiles, but this has to happen to him every 10 feet. "Did you grow up as one of my neighbors?" I felt like crying. Yeah. I was. 14/ Opens his arms, lifting his satchel for a hug. "It's good to see you again neighbor." I got to hug Mr. Rogers, y'all! 15/ The two then had a heart-to-heart in which Breznican shared what had been troubling him: So I sat. I told him my grandfather had just died. He was one of the few good things I had. I felt adrift. Brokenhearted. 20/ Rogers then shared a story about his own grandfather, whom he said he still missed decades after his passing. “You’ll never stop missing the people you love,” he told Breznican. When the two finally parted ways, Breznican apologized for having delayed Rogers’ appointment. “Sometimes you’re right where you need to be,” Rogers replied. Breznican currently works as a writer and radio host for Entertainment Weekly. This week, the entertainment news outlet reported that Twitch TV is running a “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” online marathon through the end of May. Because the world could use more people like Mr. Rogers, especially now. Other Must-Read Stories: — Why This Manchester Native Wants People to ‘Stop Celebrating’ His Hometown in Wake of Attack – Meet the Brave Manchester Terror Victim Who Died After Heroically Shielding Her Niece From the Blast – A Heroic Homeless Man Rushed in to Help While Others Fled, Aided and Comforted Women and Children After Manchester Bombing – Mike Pence Offers Graduates a Biblical Lesson and Reveals the One Failure Left Out of His Biography in Stirring Commencement Address New Study Shows COVID Lockdowns Not More Effective Than Voluntary Measures Number of Christians Murdered for Faith Rose 60 Percent in 2020: 50 Most Dangerous Countries to Be a Christian Cali School Instructing Third-Graders to Rank Themselves on ‘Power and Privilege’ ‘That’s Because It Is’: Conservatives Respond to Article About Mom ‘Accused of Child Abuse’ for Raising ‘Theyby’ ‘Shame, Shame’: Franklin Graham Compares Republicans Who Voted for Trump’s Impeachment to Judas Sponsored Sidebar Default (2)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1786
__label__cc	0.507723	0.492277	Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - CNS and Neurological Disorders Editor(s): Atta-ur- Rahman Indexed in: EBSCO, Scopus. Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - CNS and Neurological Disorders is a book series that brings updated reviews to readers interested in advances in the development of pharmaceutical agents for the Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - CNS and Neurological Disorders is a book series that brings updated reviews to readers interested in advances in the development of pharmaceutical agents for the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) and other nerve disorders. The scope of the eBook series covers a range of topics including the medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology and biochemistry of contemporary molecular targets involved in neurological and CNS disorders. Reviews presented in the series are mainly focused on clinical and therapeutic aspects of novel drugs intended for these targets. Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research - CNS and Neurological Disorders is a valuable resource for pharmaceutical scientists and postgraduate students seeking updated and critical information for developing clinical trials and devising research plans in the field of neurology. The fifth volume of this series features reviews that cover the following topics: -drug treatment for spinal cord injury -action tremors -natural products for Alzheimer’s disease treatment -non pharmacological approaches towards pain management -biosensors for detecting neurodegenerative diseases -NMDA receptor targeting -alkaloid antidepressants	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1792
__label__wiki	0.955167	0.955167	Guaidó will use “international pressure” after the invasion to respect human rights The team of Venezuela’s self-proclaimed “responsible president”, Juan Guaidó, warned of threats of “execution and arrest” of civilians and military officers after the Chavista regime’s alleged invasion, and has announced plans to seek “international pressure” to prevent abuse. More than a dozen people were arrested as part of an operation in which Nicolás Maduro’s regime allegedly stopped an attempted “invasion” aimed at overthrowing the current authorities. Caracas links the internal opposition, Colombia and the United States to this conspiracy. Guaidó’s team said in a statement that human rights and the basic guarantees of those detained in the past two days have been respected, as “the repressive bodies of the dictatorship through public media have announced the execution and arrest of people related to Venezuelan civilians and the military.” with Operation Gideon. “ In this sense, he recalled that “the history of the dictatorship includes” torture, disappearances and extrajudicial executions “, which is why it was proposed to look for” mechanisms of international pressure that try to contribute to the search for justice in a country in which the self “without going into detail. “Our country doesn’t deserve to be constantly concerned about the lives of Venezuelans. Our young people don’t deserve to take the risks and consequences of a bloody dictatorship,” he added in a new call to create an “emergency government.” national “that allows” to save Venezuela “. The 10 best Instagram tools that stand out during quarantine The doctor who coordinates the fight against the pandemic in the US rejects Trump’s theory about the virus Tech We’re Using: In India, Everything Can Be Delivered (Except Clean Air) Cellphone service in India is still spotty, so I carry one iPhone and one Android, with SIM cards for India’s three biggest carriers and power banks to recharge them both. If I have to go somewhere in heavy traffic, I often turn one phone into a Wi-Fi hot spot and work on my laptop from… Sheikh Nauad is sworn in as the new Emir of Kuwait ByDarryl S. Slawson September 30, 2020 According to reports, Sheikh Nauad al Ahmad al Jaber al Saba was sworn in before the parliament of Kuwait as the new emir of this small Gulf country after the death of his half-brother Sheikh Saba al Ahmed al Jaber al Saba, the state agency KUNA. “I swear by Almighty God to respect the Constitution… U.N. Deputy in Kabul Leaves in Dispute With Boss Over Flawed Vote ByEurope World News September 25, 2018 March 27, 2018 Related News about U.N. Deputy in Kabul Leaves in Dispute With Boss Over Flawed Vote Sort by: Relevance : Date KABUL, Sept. 15 — The deputy head of the U.N. mission here has abruptly left the country after a dispute with the mission’s Norwegian chief over whether to publicly denounce Afghanistan’s election commission for not… Seeing Bounty Abroad, Will North Koreans Change Their Homeland? More broadly, analysts and officials wonder if engaging with the outside world could have a political effect back home. Those scuffling for information find only scraps. The North Korean figure skaters seemed to enjoy a variety of global food in the athletes’ cafeteria, said Kam Alex Kang Chan, a South Korean skater who also trained… A federal court in the United States orders the release of minors detained by immigration during the pandemic ByDarryl S. Slawson June 27, 2020 U.S. federal judge Dolly Gee has instructed President Donald Trump’s government to release all immigrant minors who were detained with their parents in immigration system prisons during the coronavirus pandemic. The order affects in particular all minors who have been detained in three Immigration and Customs Service (ICE) centers in Texas and Pennsylvania for more… Guaidó does not rule out a dialogue in Venezuela, but as part of the electoral effort When Juan Guaidó declared himself the “responsible president” of Venezuela in January 2019, the calling of elections was set as a goal. Almost two years later, Nicolás Maduro’s government has kept its machinery running and Guaidó continues to mark the polls as a target for which he sees the need for a chain of factors…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1794
__label__wiki	0.918593	0.918593	Peru crosses 690,000 cases of coronavirus and borders on 30,000 deaths ByDarryl S. Slawson September 8, 2020 The Peruvian Ministry of Health announced this Monday that the Andean country has exceeded 690,000 cases of COVID-19, while there are already nearly 30,000 deaths from the disease. According to the balance released by the Peruvian health authorities, an additional 1,598 positive COVID-19 positives have been diagnosed in the past 24 hours, bringing the global number to 691,575 cases. In addition, 29,976 people have died of the disease in Peru, 138 more than the previous day. Likewise, 11,242 people remain in hospital in Peru due to COVID-19. 1,488 of these are admitted to intensive care units and require mechanical ventilation. For their part, 522,251 patients have completed their home isolation phase or have been discharged after recovering from their illness. On the other hand, the Peruvian Ministry of Health has issued a statement saying it will conduct a national seroprevalence study to determine the “real” impact of the pandemic in the country and the “real” percentage of infected people who have developed antibodies to the disease. Arreaza condemns the disqualification of Morales in Bolivia and Correa in Ecuador as “illegal” The number of active DAOs has increased by 660% since 2019 Amid Chaos, Our Decentralized Future Is Being Built Michael J. Casey is the chairman of CoinDesk’s advisory board and a senior advisor of blockchain research at MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative. The following article originally appeared in Consensus Magazine, distributed to attendees of Consensus 2018. Amid Chaos, Our Decentralized Future Is Being Built If, during CoinDesk’s Consensus conference in May 2017, I’d predicted the… Hub for a green-tech gold rush? ByEurope World News June 21, 2018 March 26, 2018 Related News about San Jose: Hub for a green-tech gold rush? Sort by: Relevance : Date Mayor Chuck Reed is betting that San Jose, Calif., can become the world’s clean-tech capital, whether in spite of or helped by a stagnating economy and high energy costs. (CNET News.com — 5 August, 2008) + related stories A… Biden cemented Democratic dominance on the west coast with victories in California, Oregon and Washington ByDarryl S. Slawson November 4, 2020 The Democratic nominee for the US presidency, Joe Biden, would triumph in the states of California, Oregon and Washington if it were to consolidate the party’s dominance over the west coast of the United States. Louis Tomlinson in Twitter row with police over cannabis discovery Image copyrightBBC Radio 1Image caption Former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson has 33m Twitter followers A pop star has questioned the police’s use of social media after officers posted a tweet about discovering a cannabis farm in a house. Former One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson accused West Yorkshire officers of “gloating” over the raid. In… FA Cup stats: Liverpool, Jose Mourinho, Notts County, Will Grigg Media playback is not supported on this device FA Cup: Liverpool 2-3 West Brom highlights Have the January blues hit Liverpool again? Will Grigg’s on fire, Jose Mourinho’s 100th Manchester United game and the League Two team with plenty of Premier League experience – we look at some of the stats from the FA Cup… Sky News faces uncertain future after Disney-Fox deal Image copyrightGetty Images Walt Disney’s agreement to buy most of 21st Century Fox’s business for $52.4bn (£39bn) has raised further questions about the Sky News channel’s future. Before news of the deal, Rupert Murdoch’s Fox had been trying to buy the 61% of satellite broadcaster Sky that it does not yet own. That attempt attracted…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1795
__label__cc	0.592649	0.407351	The user who runs the ‘World Series of Trading’ competition has a profit of 4000% A trader managed to make a profit of more than 4,000% in just three weeks as part of the World Series of Trading (WSOT). A competition organized by the Bybit cryptocurrency exchange. Use your twitter name to enter the competition. Tekila sauce appears in the WSOT troop rankings, Put his team in the lead with profits of 4,495.95%. The dealer only started the competition 0.19 Bitcoin (BTC), but managed to turn that into roughly 8.76 BTC over the course of the competition. The dealer appeared on Tone Vays’ YouTube channel on August 25th. to talk about the competition and reveal that The strategy is mainly focused on short-term trading called scalping. He also noted that he used a riskier money management strategy in the early days of competition, given the pace it took to make a profit. Bybit kicked off its first WSOT on August 10th with two main categories: the BTC team, also known as the BTC troop, and the individual USDT. On the troop side, the category in which SalsaTekila competes, traders gathered a group of members to form teams that would collectively compete for the best average profit / loss (PL) by trading Bitcoin USD perpetual exchange contracts. in bybit. There are also prizes for the best individual results and revenue among all dealers in the Troop Department. Jalapeno, The SalsaTekila team is currently number one, with SalsaTekila posting the best income statement. A team named W.T.C comes in second at the time of this writing. A dealer under the label junki84 leads his team and makes an impressive additional profit of 3,591.56%. Starting with just 0.30 BTC, junki84 has worked its way up to 11,206 BTC since the competition began. While SalsaTekila tweeted about the competition, she often referred to its rivalry it shares with junki84 as the two battle for the top spots in all three categories. The competition, which ends on August 31, consists of 135 teams with a total of 10,240 dealers. Cointelegraph asked SalsaTekila for a comment. and this story will be updated when we get a response. the challenges of organic growth Former paramilitary Salvatore Mancuso is extradited to Italy despite warnings from the Colombian government ICO Issuers: Fix the Problem Before the SEC Fixes It for You Tyler Kirk and Amy Caiazza are associates, and Robert Rosenblum is a partner, at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (WSGR). This article is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such; it only reflects the views of the authors and not those of WSGR or any other attorney there. There has, apparently,… How can DeFi achieve mass adoption? A Friday report from the Ethereum Metrics website, Dune Analytics, showed that the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) ecosystem now has more than 1 million unique Ethereum addresses participating in the various protocols. a more than tenfold increase compared to the 91,000 addresses on December 6, 2019. While the growth is undeniable, Some experts warn that this… WHAT IS MINERVA? WHAT IS MINERVA? Minerva is a platform or an interface. It is the world’s first reverse merchant processor. It was built on the Ethereum blockchain. The OWL ERC20 token is the cryptocurrency of MINERVA. The aim of Minerva is to addressmainstreamcryptocurrency adoption issues as well as provide partnered businesses with incentive payment solutions. The company’s… Blockchain as a tool for freedom of expression: Post2020 case ByAmber Baxter July 7, 2020 Post2020 is the first blockchain-based communication medium that emerged in the first days of detention in Spain due to the corona virus called CovidNews. However, the authors, including several journalists and university professors for journalism and communication, decided to change the name to Post2020. It is the first Spanish newspaper on blockchain technology written by… The introduction of a stable coin is increasing in a rural province of South Korea ByAmber Baxter July 28, 2020 Buyeo County in South Korea, located in the rural province of South Chungcheong, has seen keen interest in a local stable coin powered by a blockchain platform since its inception in early 2019. According to a report by DongaThe majority of the district’s population consists of older residents. According to census data, a total of… Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are not a hedge against inflation Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell recently announced that the Federal Reserve will shift its focus from fighting inflation to closing “unemployment deficits”. The Federal Reserve is essentially duplicating the same inflationary policies it experimented with during the 2008 global financial crisis. Powell said in Jackson Hole recently that the Federal Reserve will not hike rates…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1796
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__label__wiki	0.825046	0.825046	Cover Story: 25 Years of PC Week/eWEEK By: Debra Donston \| February 26, 2009 by Debra Donston PC Week makes its debut. With the Token-Ring LAN, 260 PCs could be linked over twisted-pair cabling. An important day in e-mail history: Competing mail services—in this case, MCI Mail and CompuServe—link up. The "Seeing the Future through Microsoft's Windows" headline turned out to be prescient. PC Week's tagline changes from "The National Newspaper of IBM Standard Microcomputing" to "The National Newspaper of Corporate Microcomputing." IBM's SAA era was short-lived, as industrywide standardization—as well as the client/server model—took hold. PC Week's tagline changes again, from "The National Newspaper of Corporate Microcomputing" to "The National Newspaper of Corporate Computing." The IBM/Apple pairing didn't happen, but a brave new world was being born: the World Wide Web. IBM and Microsoft officially end their cooperative work on operating systems development. 'Outsider' Lou Gerstner takes IBM reins. Microsoft's Windows 95 delay is one of many OS twists and turns that will bedevil enterprise IT managers in the years to come. 1994 was also notable as the year PC Week launched its Web site, www.pcweek.com. IBM's acquisition of Lotus gets a thumbs-up from IT. In 1996, the Web enters the mainstream. Java takes off, but end users balk at thin-client computing. Improved search and browser technology combine to make doing business on the Web more effective. Compaq acquires Digital Equipment Corp., but, in hindsight, the bigger story is the smaller headline at lower right. 1999 marked PC Week's 15th anniversary. But IT professionals probably remember it better for the remediations put into place to avoid a Y2K meltdown. In the end, disaster didn't happen. The issue dated May 8, 2000, marked the change from PC Week to eWEEK. The change was made to reflect broader technology coverage as well as the shift to Web-based computing. The tragedy of 9/11 touched us all. eWEEK's reporters and editors attempted to provide a measure of perspective on the events, and on the security, disaster recovery and business continuity planning systems that took on new meaning and importance in their wake. eWEEK Labs' tests of gear based on the then-nascent 802.11a spec show that wireless networking has the performance—not to mention easier setup and manageability—to support corporate apps. Before SAAS—and Salesforce.com—became household (or at least corporate-hold) names. The Labs pitted Microsoft Office against the open-source OpenOffice.com under real-world conditions. File format issues were a chief concern. The calm before the Vista storm. The greening of IT begins ... Companies face an increase in zero-day attacks. Seven Keys to Unleashing the Full Potential of an SD-WAN... Seven Notable Challenges of Managing 100G Networks Study Finds Internet of Things Will Continue Rapid... CompTIA Survey Looks at People's View About Building... Product Review: Volterra Distributed Cloud Services Why WiFi 6E is a Much Bigger Deal Than the Name Suggests NVIDIA Opens AI Storefront in AWS Marketplace How Contact Centers Aid in COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts RingCentral Launches Free 'Smart' Video Meetings	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1799
__label__cc	0.71521	0.28479	3 weeks ago News There are lots of startups emerging from Europe that are addressing measurement and targeting in a privacy-first world. Below I profile 17 European ad tech companies that will have a big 2021, and why you, dear readers, need to keep an eye on them. The 17 cut across the sweet spots of ad tech right now: privacy, ID, context, measurement, emerging channels (gaming mostly), and shopping commerce. 1. Zeotap It’s been a stellar year for Zeotap. The company to date has done [...] Adverty is Granted US Patent for In-Game Ad Viewability Technology BrainImpression™ 2 months ago News Adverty AB (publ) has been granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office for its in- game ad viewability technology BrainImpression™; a groundbreaking method for determining ad viewability and impressions within complex gaming environments. The patented invention is one of the core functionalities of Adverty’s leading in-game advertising platform. Adverty, the leading in-game platform for advertisers, agencies and game developers, today announces the notice of allowance for its in-game ad viewability technology patent by the United States Patent [...]	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1800
__label__cc	0.553648	0.446352	Precision Farming Free DLC: Release date, trailer, screenshots! Precision Farming will be soon available in Farming Simulator 19. The free DLC, initiated by John Deere and financed by EIT Food, will appear on ModHub - and you don't have to wait very long. Watch the Teaser-Trailer below to see the first ingame-scenes with Precision Farming enabled! Missed our Precision Farming news? Read the project announcement Learn more about Precision Farming Learn more about EIT Food First Look at Soil Types & Soil Sampling First Look at Yield improvement & economic analysis Free DLC available on December 8th! There you have it: Precision Farming will release on December 8th and includes the previously announced features of soil types, soil sampling and yield improvement through liming and fertilizing. The free DLC will be available on ModHub for PC & Mac, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. We're not done yet... Per our announcement, this is a 2-year-project. Meaning, after releasing the Free DLC on ModHub coming December, we're not done with Precision Farming. More features are planned to follow after precise, academic and scientific evaluation by the involved parties. This includes, for example, the University of Reading and the University of Hohenheim and other EU parties. This EIT Food activity has received funding from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, under Horizon2020, the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation. EIT Food is Europe’s leading agri-food innovation initiative, with the aim to create a sustainable and future-proof food sector. The initiative is made up of a consortium of key industry players, start-ups, research centres and universities from across Europe. EIT Food aims to collaborate closely with consumers to develop new knowledge and technology-based products and services that will ultimately deliver a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle for all European citizens.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1802
__label__wiki	0.661112	0.661112	‘RHOC’ Tamra Judge on Her Face Lift: ‘Nothing Wrong with Growing Old Gracefully, Just Not for Me! July 12, 2017 Lena Finkel 0 Ain’t no shame in Tamra Judge’s game! The Real Housewives of Orange Country star opened up about her latest plastic surgery and held nothing back. While appearing on Watch What Happens Live!, Tamra said, “I call it a comeback. It’s just a mini. Don’t call it a facelift, call it a comeback! That’s my season 13 tagline.” She added, “I had my neck and lower face done. I’m not a big fan of the fillers, ‘cause I feel like you look like a Cabbage Patch Kid, so I say, ‘Pull it, don’t plump it.’ So two weeks ago, I went and had a little tuck.” Judge also posted some very graphic pics post-surgery on Instagram addressing the surgery and wrote, “I’m open and honest about it because I want women to know that everyone gets old even people on TV and there is nothing wrong with growing old gracefully if that’s what you want…… It’s just not for me! ?. I like to keep it real!” Not sure if “real” is the word, but we feel ya, Tamra! Real Housewives of Orange County airs on Tuesdays on Bravo. ‘RHOC’ Meghan King Edmonds’ Recent Statements About Husband’s Mistress Are Unacceptable Tags: Real Housewives Tamra Judge Camila Mendes Talks 'Riverdale' Season 2: 'I'm Ready to See Veronica Fail' Netflix 'Russian Doll': Natasha Lyonne Says There's a Possibility for Two More Seasons 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Eureka on Losing the Crown: I Did Big Girls Proud Top 10 TV Shows and Movie Coming to Netflix in April	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1803
__label__wiki	0.538977	0.538977	Enhance contrast Select one of our brands Our Highways Ferrovial Airports Ferrovial Construction Leaders in sustainability Sustainable company for the 18th consecutive year (DJSI) See all our projects Our Innovation Strategy How Do We Innovate? Our Culture of Innovation Our innovation projects Discover how we innovate in our projects Sustainability Indexes Committed to Society Customer and User Experience Corporate Code of Ethics Water Footprint Road Safety Plan ODS committed Our sustainable development goals Why Ferrovial See our health and safety policies Construction of the World’s Largest Integrated Baggage System at Heathrow Heathrow’s Website Of tunnel Pieces of luggage/hour Mislaid or delayed Hours without accidents Innovation is a fundamental component of our strategy and a key element to transform and operate our airport assets efficiently. One of the best examples of this transformation and commitment to innovation has been the construction of the world’s largest integrated baggage system. This cutting-edge project allows one of the most active airports in the world to be managed efficiently, improving the experience of thousands of passengers who travel through its terminals every day. The Construction Phase When Heathrow decided to develop this pioneering centralized baggage handling system, no other airport in the world had considered the possibility of building an underground circuit beneath operating terminals. Heathrow’s Western Interface Building (WIB), which connects T5 and T3, and Terminal 3 Integrated Baggage(T3IB) are the two main facilities that give shape to the world’s largest integrated baggage system. The WIB installation consist of a 1.2 km tunnel that goes through the inner depths of the airport between T3 and T5, becoming the longest inter-terminal transfer tunnel in Europe. Ferrovial Construction, in partnership with Heathrow and with Mott MacDonald leading the design, developed an outstanding project in terms of construction as it was executed without disrupting the daily airport operations and was completed in record time and with exceptional safety standards. There was not a single incident during the more than one million hours required for its construction. The system has a capacity to simultaneously process up to 7,200 pieces of luggage per hour and is capable of moving bags at speeds up to 700 meters per minute between terminals. Since it came into operation, this new centralized baggage handling has increased efficiency at Heathrow, reducing incidents of mislaid or delayed luggage. It has also resulted in better working conditions for employees in this area who now lift 12 million less pieces of luggage every year thanks to this system. With regards to sustainability, all the materials removed during the construction phase were recycled, while the system has significantly reduced the amount of vehicles transporting luggage at the airport, replacing a total of 120,000 journeys each year and exponentially reducing the corresponding emissions. Heathrow’s integrated baggage system is one of the many innovative projects that we have carried out to improve the passenger experience and create more intelligent, efficient, profitable and sustainable airports. This project has also received numerous awards in the sector including the 2015 Eco-Innovation award presented by ACI Europe or the 2019 World’s Best Airport Terminal and 2019 Best Terminal in Western Europe awards presented by Skytrax. 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__label__wiki	0.58471	0.58471	GSG Firefly 22 Rimfire Long Barrel Pistol – review The closest thing to a tactical handgun that you can buy in the UK, pistol-shooters will say the 22 Rimfire GSG Firefly looks familiar. That’s because it’s almost identical to the Sig Sauer Mosquito. GSG used to make the Mosquito for SIG, which dropped it a few years ago, allowing GSG to resurrect the gun but change the name. “Out the box it comes with one 10-shot magazine, it has a last round open and a working slide release,” says Edgar Brothers’ Andrew Isherwood, summing up the .22LR rimfire pistol’s key features. “It has an ambidextrous safety catch on both sides and a working decock lever.” Mosquito reborn: Firefly is essentially the same gun Edgar Brothers is GSG’s and rimfire rifles UK distributor. The GSG Firefly is a long barrelled pistol (LBP), popular for tactical shooting. So how come you can own a pistol in the UK, where handguns were heavily restricted in 1997? The LBP is the closest you can come to a handgun unless you have a Section 5 licence. It has a 30cm barrel with an extension on the grip to bring it up to the 60cm required by UK law. GSG stands for German Sport Guns. Its Firefly model is different to the Mosquito. First of all, it is .22LR rimfire calibre. Next, it is built on a rugged polymer frame with black plastic hand grip panels. The single stack metal magazine holds 10 rounds, and it has a safety system that prevents the slide, hammer and trigger from being operated when the magazine is ejected. The Firefly fully set up A rail allows you to add tactical accessories like torches, lasers or other accessories. It comes with GSG firefly scope mount and has an adjustable rear sight that can be adapted to individual use, and blowback system for smooth operation. The Sig Sauer Mosquito itself is modelled on the popular Sig Sauer 226, a full-sized, alloy-framed, double stack (15+1) capacity 9mm. The Mosquito is the same handgun but 10% smaller. At just under 3lb, the Firefly is light for a tactical pistol. The slide is alloy and not steel, for example. It represents a great leap forward for many of the single-action Colt 1911 A1 derivatives. The GSG Firefly silencer is also available. The GSG Firefly retails at £385. Find out more at the Edgar Brothers website. Return to the Fieldtester front page Feel free to share this article with the these buttons PrevPreviousSavage 110 Precision Elite rifle – review NextBuzzard shot in KentNext Government tightens antique firearm laws Fieldsports Britain – five deer down A day in the life of a deer manager	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0057.json.gz/line1808
__label__cc	0.527238	0.472762	Marriott signs groundbreaking deal for Japan access Posted: 31 May 2017 2:28 pm Shiraito falls in Karuizawa, Nagano Marriott is the first overseas brand to get access to Japan's hidden gems. Marriott has been working hand in hand with the Mori Trust Group, Japan's leading lodging company, with the ambitious goal of redesigning foreign tourism in Japan. According to the Mori Trust Group, Marriott will be the first overseas brand to enter these five areas. In the words of Mike Fulkerson of Marriott International, these five new resorts will "spark new ways of thinking about Japan as a travel destination" and "let guests venture beyond the well-trodden metropolises and tourist hubs.” The Mori Trust Group echoed the sentiment, saying "we hope to emphasise to the world the unlimited charms of travel experience in Japan, while encouraging the ever-expanding number of overseas travellers to visit rural resort areas." These rural resort areas have long been appreciated as integral tourist spots for Japan's domestic travellers, but have largely flown under the radar of overseas visitors. Japan definitely has more wonders than it has major tourist attractions, so with these five redevelopments, change is coming to five of Japan's hidden gems. Mount Fuji is well-appreciated around the world, but a lot of travellers perhaps don't appreciate its long-held spiritual significance. The Fuji Marriott Hotel at Lake Yamanaka, on the banks of the largest of the five lakes Mt Fuji base lakes, aims to embrace this side. It remains a lightweight development with 105 tranquil guestrooms, letting visitors explore the nearby shrines and natural features, as well as exercise body and mind in the spa and fitness center or on the tennis courts. Originally the Lake Yamanaka Hotel, the Marriott intends to conduct large scale renovations, while retaining the unique character of the original. The view of Mount Fuji across Lake Yamanaka Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenji The Izu Peninsula on the Pacific coast, west of Tokyo, has long seen a blend of tradition and change, with both local and overseas influences playing a defining role, and ancient temples and modern art alike finding its way into the local culture. The 129 room Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenzi will blend in perfectly, surrounding its guests with contemporary, but traditionally inspired and authentically accentuated decor. The restaurant meanwhile, aims to serve the highest standard of regional cuisine, as well as plenty of international favourites, while the activities include similar blends of tradition and modernity, with tennis courts, a fitness centre, nearby golf course and modern spa finding their way among a stone sauna and the traditional onsen, all nestled among the region's dense woods and bamboo forests. Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel The combination of pristine beaches, rugged scenery and hot-springs has enchanted visitors to Nanki Shirahama, for a long time, and the 182 room Marriott development aims to complement the landscape, with a particular focus on outdoor meeting areas, pools and scenic gardens, letting guests take in both the beaches and mountain trails from the on-premises hot-springs. Naturally you'll also get to enjoy some of the freshest seafood available at the two restaurants, while the versatile facilities lend themselves perfectly to events, functions and corporate getaways. The Nanki Shirahama Marriott might be perfect for anyone who wants to get back to nature, but doesn't want to get away from it all. The clear waters around Shirahama Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel The largest of the five new developments is situated just a stone's throw from Kyoto, with the relaxed 274 room Lake Biwa Marriott aiming to become a top regional wellness destination, including natural hot springs and incredible views in all directions. The colourful local surroundings mean guests will never be at a loss, while the hotel's Grand Ballroom, private chapel, dining options and other amenities aim to satisfy on the grounds themselves. Karuizawa Marriott Hotel This ecologically minded 136 room mountain retreat in Nagano is less than two hours from the center of Tokyo by train, but is a whole world away, with eco-tours, onsen and a range of fresh local cuisine that's found its own distinct character over the years. The Grill & Dining G restaurant will aim to bring out the area's unique cultural sensibilities, along with the dynamic fitness centre and spa. With sights like the Shiraito Falls (top of page) abounding in this gem, it's no wonder that plenty of city-dwellers have made the trip over the years. No hard date has been set for completion, but renovations are estimated to take two years, at which point they will all be rebranded as Marriott hotels. if you want to beat the crowds to these unspoiled destinations, however, then there's nothing stopping you from going right away. Travel within Japan is easy once you know how, even to some of the less-trodden destinations, and there are always plenty of great flight deals, travel packages, tips, tricks and more for any trip to anywhere in Japan. And although these new developments are special, there are many other unique luxury hotels on par with these upcoming Marriott offerings across the country. 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