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__label__cc	0.710164	0.289836	info@roaringriot.com Feature, Profiles & Interviews The Riot Supporters The Riot Network Man Vs. Zone: Panthers Can’t Get Off The Field With Either Scheme By Vincent Richardson Nov 20, 2020 10:30 AM \| Updated Nov 20, 2020 10:30 AM \| 0 comments Through the first half of the season, the Panthers’ defense massively outperformed expectations under defensive coordinator Phil Snow. Having been expected to be more porous than a sieve that somebody has put their foot through, they were able to limit opposing offenses to not just keep things respectable, but to put the offense in position to win games down the stretch – more games than they ended up winning. While they weren’t able to force a huge number of turnovers and ended up forcing opponents to consistently settle for field goals rather than piling up three-and-outs, they were able to hold opponents to a respectable 24.1 points-per-game, and if you just look at Weeks 3 through 8 that figure drops to 21.3 points-per-game. That number would put them in the top ten of all NFL defenses if it had lasted all season. They did all this despite being consistently short-handed due to injury. So how then, with their missing defensive players mostly back this past Sunday against Tampa Bay, did they get pushed aside like they weren’t there en route to conceding a season-worst 46 point despite only turning the ball over once? Photo Credit: Brandon Todd/Carolina Panthers The simple answer to this is that the Panthers have changed what they are doing in terms of coverage, as after having played an awful lot of zone coverage through the first half of the season, they have moved to play a lot more man coverage. While the ‘soft zone’ that was picked apart by Tom Brady has gotten attention on social media, the Panthers actually played a fair amount of man, especially in third-and-short situations. “We’re just trying to find ways to get off the field on third down,” Matt Rhule said about the switch to more man coverage. “We sat in zone a little bit more early in the year [and] really, since the Arizona game, we haven’t gotten off the field in third down….we’ve been trying to play more and more man to get off the field. It’s led to the same result – we haven’t done any better – but we have done that just sort of as a way to try to resolve [third down issues].” Whatever they’ve tried hasn’t worked – according to Sharp Football Stats, on third downs of less than seven yards, the Panthers are allowing a successful pass play on a staggering 70% of attempts, by far the worst in the league. The Bucs converted 10-of-16 third down attempts, including 8-of-12 that were seven yards or less. Related: One Day Contract: Winning Culture Vs. Draft Position With Darin Gantt The Panthers are allowing opponents to convert on over 55% of their third-down attempts, which would be an NFL record. “Eight man drop, we’ve played zone, we’ve done all of those different things — you guys have asked, ‘why don’t we have more sacks’ and we’ve just tried to utilize different things, so I think…we’ve tried to evolve.” While that might prompt the simple proposal of – why don’t they just move back to playing a lot more zone? – it’s worth considering why teams chose to play the coverage they do. Generally, zone coverage can work to protect a secondary that doesn’t have the skillset to consistently match up with opponents in man coverage and maximizes opportunities for turnovers and sacks – that’s done by forcing quarterbacks to hold the ball and potentially rush decisions due to the pressure up front. The 2013 Panthers are a great example of how this can work – they were able to put together an elite defense despite having Josh Thomas, Melvin White and Drayton Florence as their outside corners as they could consistently get quick pressure without having to blitz. Conversely, teams tend to play man coverage when their strength is their secondary and they can take away receivers for longer periods of time giving their front time to get home. As zone coverages make it very hard to sustain coverage for long periods of time, man coverages give a defense the best chance of preventing consistent completions – specifically on third-and-short. However, on the downside, they require multiple high-quality corners who both have the ability to play man-coverage to a high level but also to match up with a range of different receiver types. One of those players has been fourth-round pick Troy Pride, Jr, who is likely to start this week. “As the year’s gone on, we’ve faced some really good players and some really good quarterbacks – and we’ve been playing more and more man each and every week, so he’s got the microscope certainly on him,” said Rhule. “He doesn’t give up big plays, he doesn’t give up explosive shots.” Photo Credit: Bob Donnan/USA TODAY Sports The other issue the Panthers have is that while Brian Burns has emerged as an elite pass rusher on the edge, their interior pass rush has really struggled and while Yetur Gross-Matos and Marquis Haynes have flashed, neither have got consistent pressure. Related: Panthers GM Interview Tracker With KK Short out, the Panthers really don’t have a natural 3-tech left on the roster and while Efe Obada has done a decent job as the Panthers’ primary interior rusher, he is ultimately a rotation defensive end playing out of position. All in all, the Panthers’ defensive linemen have combined for 41 QB hits through 10 games (4.1 per game), they had 88 last season (5.5 per game) and 86 in the 2013 season (5.4 per game). Only six teams have lower pressure rates than the Panthers this season, and if you are going to play zone coverage on a consistent basis, you need to do better than that. “Everything works off of each other,” explained Rhule. “When you have good outside pass rushers, they chip you and you need your inside guys to win….we, right now inside, are making the quarterback step and slide, but we’re not getting the final production that we need. Especially [not] against a guy like Brady.” This is something that the Panthers have clearly been aware of as the season has gone on; however, while playing more man coverage might help the pass rush get home in principle, this plan has since run into a second, possibly more severe problem: the Panthers do not have the corners to consistently match up in man coverage with the better receiver groups in the NFL. In the short term, the Panthers don’t really have a good solution, this is very much a least-bad alternative situation. There might be games where they match up better than others in man coverage – and this isn’t an approach they should dismiss completely and Sunday against the Lions might make for a good example – but the evidence so far suggests that what the Panthers have been able to improve in terms of helping their pass rush has been outmatched by the pressure this has put on the secondary – especially if Donte Jackson is going to continue to be out. Related: "It's a Blessing": Panthers Set To Wrap Up Strangest Season In History Going back to zone coverage is going to make it hard for them to force many three-and-outs, but it might prevent them from getting 40 put on them every week. Of course, like with a lot of things this season, an eye also needs to be kept on the long term solution. Should the Panthers completely overhaul their secondary this offseason to allow them to play more man coverage or should they invest further in their defensive line and hope that KK Short can stay healthy next season? The answer in what they might do this offseason can be seen in how they approached last offseason. The Panthers can’t draft seven defensive players every year – so the players they drafted last year have to form a substantial part of their defense going forward. While Jeremy Chinn has already taken that step, the fact that the Panthers spent their first two picks on defensive linemen should be an indication that the strength of their defense is once again going to be built up front, and while they do need to continue to invest across the defense, continuing to build upon what they have already started seems like an eminently more sensible suggestion. The Panthers’ defense is not in a position to go toe-to-toe with the elite offenses around the NFL, and that is something that playing zone and keeping things in front of them can at least disguise a fair amount and give them a chance to limit opponents to field goals. They have a lot of decisions to make this offseason in terms of who they bring back and who they don’t – if they are going to be a zone defense going forward, at least for the most part, they need to evaluate their players in the defense they plan to play, rather than trying to fudge things to get through each week in a season that is about development more than results. (Top Photo Via Tampa Bay Buccaneers) Vincent Richardson Analyst at Riot Report Astrochemist, bartender and jazz drummer; I also watch a lot of football. Areas of interest include play design, player evaluation and data-driven analytics. Twitter: @vrichardson444 Get the Riot Report straight to your inbox theriotreport 🏈The credentialed media outlet of the @roaringriot. Bringing you behind the scenes of your favorite team and fans. 🎥 and 📸: @kevinketchie @chosen1ra and @jeremychinn have been named the @r Panthers placed the following players on the COVID ©2021 - The Riot Report	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3684
__label__wiki	0.539524	0.539524	About The Troth FAQ - Troth Policies High Rede Steward Map In-Reach In-Reach Charter In-Reach Book Donation Request (Chaplains Only) Heathen Essentials Heathens Against Hate Red Hammer Troth Kindreds Find Your Local Troth Representative Troth Official Links & Resources Join The Troth Blogging Our Troth, part 2 Submitted by BWagg on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 07:13 As I wrote last week, I will be posting excerpts from the third edition of Our Troth as I, and others, get them written and edited and ready for comment. Please feel free to offer any feedback you might have—if you know of better sources, take serious issue with something I say (no guarantee I'll go along with you, but I promise at least to hear you out), or just find a typo. The topics may jump around a bit, I fear. Last week we looked at the founder of organized Odinism in the modern era, A. Rud Mills, and his rather unfortunate and unwelcome politics. Today we jump back to the German Rhineland, 1900 years ago. . . The Matronae Over 1600 inscriptions have been found all over the western Roman Empire, between the first and fifth centuries CE, dedicated to goddesses known as the Matres or Matronae. Despite the fact that the Matronae were worshipped for centuries, with several sizable temples, there is no manuscript evidence for their worship—which is another lesson in how much evidence for Germanic religion did not survive in the literary record. The center of worship of the Matronae in the Germanic world was the west bank of the Rhine, around the present-day cities of Bonn and Köln (Cologne). In 38 BCE, a Germanic tribe, the Ubii, received permission to cross the Rhine and settle on the western bank, on land which had been depopulated by Julius Caesar’s campaign against the Celtic tribe that had lived there, the Eburones. The Ubii settled in this region, now designated as the Roman province of Germania Inferior, and quickly adopted Roman customs. They may have also adopted customs from the remaining Celtic peoples. Beginning in the first century CE, persons of means honored the Matronae by commissioning votive stones or altars carved in Roman style, often as thanks for a favor they had granted. (We might think of these as more durable versions of the “Thanks to St. Jude” announcements that still adorn newspaper classified advertisements.) Less affluent persons owned or offered up more crudely made clay figurines. The stones to the Matronae are inscribed in Latin, carved with Roman symbols, and show Roman ways of worship. The depiction of deities in threes is well known from Celtic religion, and groups of three female deities called Matresare known from Gaul, Britain, Italy, and eastern Europe. At the same time, the names of the Matronae are derived from both Celtic and Germanic languages; the Matronae are depicted wearing Germanic tribal styles of clothing; and their worshippers bore Roman, Celtic, and Germanic names. The Matronae are thus a fascinating example of syncretism, blending aspects of three different cultures. The Matronae are depicted as seated women, wearing long dresses, cloaks, and either necklaces with crescent-shaped pendants, or crescent-shaped torcs around the neck. Two of them wear large round headdresses; the third, seated in the center, wears her hair long and flowing, or sometimes has a smaller headdress. The style of dress seems identical with that worn by women of the Ubii, and probably depicts two married women and one unmarried woman. This pattern distinguishes the Matronae of the Rhineland from the more widespread Matres, who are usually depicted as three identical women. A few inscriptions seem to refer to the Matronae as Matres, but these are rare; usually the distinction between Matres and Matronae was observed. While both names mean “mothers”, Matronae is more formal that Matres. Note that the Matronae also do not fit the pattern of “maiden–mother–crone”; the two married Matronae are depicted identically, and neither appears especially elderly. The Matronae are often depicted with fruit, generally apples and pears. They may also hold loaves of bread, purses of money, or in one instance, linen and a spindle. Unlike depictions of the Matres and other goddesses in northwestern Europe, the Matronae are never shown suckling or holding infants. Vessels of water are sometimes present, and the background behind the Matronae is often a large seashell, another Roman artistic convention. The sides of the altars often depict trees or branches, often with birds or snakes, and sometimes with goats, dogs, or occasionally other animals as well. Sometimes the sides bear the Roman symbol of the cornucopia or “horn of plenty,” holding fruits and ears of grain. On the largest and most richly carved stones, humans are sometimes shown, either sitting behind the Matronae themselves, or on the sides bringing offerings or pouring out libations; these are presumably the sponsors of the votive stones. The symbols on the stones suggest that the Matronae were connected with abundance, wealth, and fertility of the land. Unlike some goddesses known from inscriptions in the same area, they are never depicted as warlike. (Simek, “The Late Roman Iron Age Cult”, pp. 220-221) We can gain more clues to the Matronae by deciphering their titles. Some Matronae bear names in a Celtic language. Of those whose names can be parsed as Germanic, some are named for a river—such as the Renahenae, “those of the river Rhine”; Ambiorenenses, “those on both sides of the Rhine”; Aumenahenae, “those of the river Aumenau”; Vacallinehae, “those of the river Waal”; and more generally the Vatviae, “those of the water”. This link with rivers is reminiscent of, and may originate in, Celtic mythology, in which individual rivers often have their own goddesses—such as Sequana, worshipped at the source of the Seine River; Souconna, worshipped on the Saône River; Icaunis, known from the Yonne River; or, beyond Gaul, Bóann, the Irish goddess of the River Boyne. Some Matronae are linked with places other than rivers, such as the Albiahenae,“those from Elvenich”; the Iulineihiae,“those from Jülich”; the Mahalinehae,“those from Mecheln”; the Austriahenae,“those of the east”; and so on. Other Matronae have names that link them to specific tribes: the Hamavehae share a name with the Chamavi, the Euthungae are related to the Iuthungi, and the Matris Suebis (“mothers of the Suebi”) and Matris Germanis (“mothers of the Germans”) are also known. These might be considered tribal ancestors and protectors. A few Matronae names seem to be derived from personal names, such as the Arvagastiae (“those of Arvagast”); these may be protectors of a particular family line. Still others are addressed by names that relate to their functions—most commonly the function of giving abundance. We find the Gabiae, “givers”; Alagabiae, “all-givers”; Friagabiae; “generous givers”; Alaferhviae, “[givers] of all life”; and Aufaniae, “abundant ones”. Other names include Afliae, “powerful ones”; Gavadiae, “pledge-keepers”; Lubicae, “healers”; and Fachinehae, “happy ones.” A few seem to have something to do with fate and fortune, such as the Audrihenae (possibly related to Norse auðna, “fortune; good luck”, and Gothic aud-, “blessed”), and the Ratheihiae(related to Proto-Germanic *ratha, “wheel”). The Alusneihae may have a name related to alu, a well-known word from bracteates and other inscriptions in the Roman and Migration periods. (Simek, “The Late Roman Iron Age Cult”, pp. 221-223) The Matronae were popular with soldiers, ranging from common legionaries to commanders. One stone, found at Cologne, was probably dedicated in thanks for a safe return from a very long and distant campaign; it reads “To the Matronae Aufaniae, Caius Iulius Mansuetus, soldier in the dutiful and loyal Legio I Minervia, willingly and deservedly fulfilled his vow. He was at the Alutus River along the Caucasus Mountains.” His legion had served in the Parthian War of 161–166 CE, in what is now Armenia. (Garman, The Cult of the Matronae, pp. 63-64) Another stone, offered by one M. Albanius Super in the same legion, depicts on its side a Roman soldier forcing a Parthian soldier to kneel. (Philippson, “The Three Matres or Matronae,” p. 78) At least at Cologne, high-ranking civilians also dedicated stones; one of the finest was dedicated to the Matronae Aufaniae by Gaius Candididus Verus, a decurio (city councilman), and another was given by Quintus Vettius Severus, the city quaestor (chief financial officer). Donors often raised votive stones pro se et suis, “for oneself and one’s own.” At the same time that the worship of the Matronae was coming to an end in Germany, the Angles and Saxons migrated to England—and along with them, some Frisians and Rhineland Franks. It’s possible that they brought the Matronae with them; Bede reports that the first night of Yule is Modraniht, “night of the Mothers”. In the Rhineland itself, local Christian legends grew up about a trio of female saints, who are quite probably the Matronae under a new name. Sometimes they are called the Three Marys; sometimes they are named Faith, Hope, and Charity; and sometimes they are three sisters named Einbede, Warbede, and Willibede, possibly meaning “All-Including Prayer”, “True Prayer”, and “Reasonable Prayer.” (Philippson, “The Three Matres or Matronae,” pp. 78-79) It’s also not impossible that the Matronae Renahenae, the Matronae of the Rhine, might be remembered in the “Rhine maidens” of the Nibelung legend (and, of course, Wagner’s Ring cycle). Whether to call the Matronae “goddesses” or not is a tricky question that may not have a neat answer. The author’s experience [BW] is that attempts to classify the Holy Powers into neat, tidy pigeonholes can end up as complete muddles. Nor can we be sure whether some or all of the Matronae were “the same” under many different titles, or whether Matronae with different epithets were thought of as separate deities. We can say that some of the Matronae had sizable temples. Seven main temples or centers of worship have been discovered so far; the temple excavated at Pesch had 300 inscriptions dedicated to the Matronae Vacallinehae, while the temple at Morken-Harff had 200 or more in honor of the Matronae Austriahenae. The Matronae Aufaniae, worshipped at Bonn and Nettersheim, can boast 70 dedications; the names of those who made them show that these Matronae were honored by persons of all social ranks and ethnic backgrounds. These Matronae, at least, functioned in the way that we associate with goddesses. (It may be worth noting that those whose names are derived from their functions—the “Givers”, “Pledge-Keepers”, “Healers”, “Abundant Ones,” and so on—seem to correspond with the names and functions of some of Frigg’s handmaidens in Norse myth, such as Gefjon, Vár, Eir, and Fulla.) Other Matronae may not have functioned as goddesses with a widespread cult. Some bear names that imply that they were linked with specific tribes or families, and these might be more like the family or clan dísir or kynfylgjur of Norse belief. Previous editions of Our Troth listed the Matronae among the dísir, and in many instances this might be an accurate way to think of them.Some modern Heathens have been inspired to honor their own dísir by the Romano-Germanic altars of the Rhineland (see Loucks-Schultz, “Water from the Sacred Spring,” Idunna #55) Still other Matronae are more likely to be spirits of specific places, especially rivers. These might be compared with Norse landvættir, or indeed with the Greek nymphai and the Roman genii loci. Today, it might seem strange to worship the Matronae Renahenae if you are not actually on or near the Rhine River. It would, perhaps, not be so strange for an American Heathen to seek out and try to honor the Matronae Mississippiahenae, or the Matronae Arkansahenae, or the Matronae Potomacahenae, or the Matronae Sacramentahenae, or the Matronae of whatever river nourishes the land where you live. BOOK-HOARD Garman, Alex G. The Cult of the Matronae in the Roman Rhineland: An Historical Evaluation of the Archaeological Evidence. Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press, 2008. Loucks-Schultz, Fred. “Water from the Sacred Spring: Romano-Germanic Weihaltars.” Idunna, no. 55 (Spring 2003), pp. 4-7. Philipsson, Ernst Alfred. “The Three Matres or Matronae: An Ancient Cult in the Roman Province of the Lower Rhine.” Michigan Alumnus Quarterly Review, vol. 53 (1946), pp. 73-79. Simek, Rudolf. “The Late Roman Iron Age Cult of the Matronaeand Related Germanic Deities.” Weibliche Eliten in der Frühgeschichte: Female Elites in Protohistoric Europe.Dieter Quast, ed. Mainz: Verlag des Römisch-Germanischen Zentralmuseums, 2011. Pp. 219-228. Our Troth disir Matronae Submitted by LCana on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 08:57 The 'three' aspect in and of itself is a syncretism found in a large portion of Goddess centered worship. It seems only natural that many Germanic tribes would have adopted this belief system whether indigenous or imported by other cultures. Modern Wiccans acknowledge Maid, Mother, Crone as symbolic of seasonal cycles as well as being indicative of the human life cycle as well. All in all, I look forward to reading the updated version of Our Troth. There are no future events in our calendar at this time. Please check back later. Let us know about an event you think should be included in our calendar. Please add it so we can review and approve. 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__label__cc	0.615264	0.384736	Who Tried to Silence Drone Victim Kareem Khan? Murtaza Hussain February 25 2014, 8:00 p.m. In the early morning hours of February 5, a group of armed men – some dressed in Pakistani police uniforms – appeared at Kareem Khan’s home, awoke him and his family at gunpoint, and took him away in an unmarked vehicle. Khan was hooded, shackled around the wrists and ankles, and driven for hours, eventually arriving at a building where he was thrown into a windowless holding cell. There he stayed for more than a week, during which he was subjected to sensory deprivation and physical abuse. Khan says he was repeatedly beaten on the soles of his feet and threatened with death by his captors. He was kept hooded and shackled for most of the day, and fed only dry bread and water. “I thought I would never get out,” Khan later told his Pakistani lawyer, Shahzad Akbar. “…I thought I would become one more among thousands of ‘missing persons’ in Pakistan.” Khan has no doubts about why he was targeted. He is the first person to attempt a legal challenge to the CIA drone program in Pakistan, after his son and brother were killed in a drone strike near his home in North Waziristan on December 31st 2009. His abduction and detention occurred just over a week before Khan was to travel with Akbar and Jennifer Gibson, a lawyer with the UK-based legal charity Reprieve, to speak with European parliamentarians about the CIA drone program. Among the topics of discussion were the extralegal nature of the program, as well as covert intelligence sharing by European spy agencies. While in captivity, Khan was interrogated by men who refused to identify themselves, and who questioned him repeatedly about his plans to speak with the media and about the cases of others who had been killed by drones. As Khan described them to The Intercept, the questions posed to him were circular and repetitive, and appeared to be more about intimidation than intelligence gathering. Since the start of the “War on Terror” it has been estimated by local human rights groups that as many as 8,000 Pakistani citizens have been “disappeared” by local intelligence agencies, often at the behest of their American counterparts. In the words of one former detainee in Islamabad, quoted in a 2007 report by Human Rights Watch, “It seemed to me that this place was controlled by the Americans. They were in charge.” The widespread perception in Pakistan is that criticizing government collaboration with US intelligence agencies can lead to threats from local security forces. As a Pakistani lawyer representing the families of several missing persons put it: “You will not be jailed in America if you say you hate the United States…..But I, as a Pakistani, cannot criticize the policies of America or my own government while in Pakistan for fear of becoming a missing person.” In Khan’s case, Gibson told The Intercept that while it was too early to speculate about who was behind the kidnapping, “the manner in which he was abducted and tortured clearly fits into a longstanding pattern of detention and abuse by Pakistani intelligence forces.” After nine days of imprisonment Khan was hooded and removed from his cell. He was placed in a van blaring loud music and, after being driven around again for hours, released and ordered not to speak to the media or “cause any fuss.” Khan’s flight for Europe was due to leave the following day. His lawyers gently encouraged him to stay home and recover, but Khan rejected the advice. “No,” he said. “I’ll still go.” Indeed, he managed to maintain his itinerary, meeting with EU lawmakers and telling the human story behind the casualty figures of drone strikes. Last week, in a private session with German parliamentarians, he described his own grief following the drone strike that killed his family members. “I suffered every parent’s worst nightmare…..my son and brother….were sitting in our house, working on the computer and having tea, when a missile destroyed their futures. Both had bright futures. My brother had a Masters degree and taught English in our local government-run school. My son was working part time in another local school in order to raise money so he could further his education. This is a tradition in my family – we are all teachers or doctors. That is who we are. And that is who my son wanted to be.” People in rural North Pakistan are accustomed to being denied justice; relatives of the thousands believed to have been killed or lost loved ones due to the CIA drone strikes have gone to local authorities, only to be ignored. As Akbar told The Intercept: “Most of the Waziris just take it as their fate, they are told by their mullahs or politicians that it’s just an act of God and they can’t do anything about it…. Kareem was the first person who really wanted to do something about what had happened to his family.” Khan has long known he could pay a price for his actions. Soon after filing the high-profile legal challenge in the Islamabad High Court against the CIA in 2010 – specifically naming former station chief Jonathan Banks as a defendant – as well as a formal complaint to the UN Human Rights Council, he began facing threats and intimidation. The terror of his detention and torture is still evident when speaking to Khan. Even while travelling in Europe, he is still unable to sleep out of fear that he will be awoken and detained again in the dead of night. At the sight of a German police car he tenses up in fear. For a man who has already endured the deaths of his family members, his recent imprisonment is another cause for emotional distress. But Khan is determined to put a human face to the victims of drones who are often counted as mere statistics. He believes that allowing himself to be silenced will only keep the drone program out of legal and public oversight. What’s more, as Gibson says, “Drone strikes are only part of the story.” Psychological trauma is now endemic among the people of rural Waziristan; both as a result of drone strikes and abuses by local security forces. “Everyone in these areas being subjected to drone attacks is a victim, they never know if they’re going to be killed on any given day,” she says. “They don’t know why these attacks are happening or how they can protect themselves and their families. Entire communities are being terrorized on a daily basis.” At a recent Congressional hearing, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Mike Rogers, defended the drone program, warning that recently announced changes to the program, meant to provide safeguards and openness, “are endangering the lives of Americans at home and our military overseas.” However according to Gibson, such pleas are really about allowing the program to continue in secrecy and with impunity. Recent revelations in this publication about the use of highly circumstantial metadata to make life-or-death targeting decisions would seem to lend credence to her argument. As she told The Intercept: “This program is based on flawed intelligence, no public oversight….it doesn’t matter what the technology is if the intelligence is bad. The people in Waziristan have children, families, and until we begin to understand who we’re killing the public will not be able to appreciate the kind of indiscriminate harm we are inflicting on these communities.” Such circumstances further fueled Khan’s lawsuit – one which he hopes to pursue in European and international courts as well. It will be an uphill battle. A different lawsuit, filed by Reprieve on behalf of drone victim Noor Khan – whose father was killed in a 2011 strike – was recently thrown out by a British court, which specifically cited its fear of criticizing the United States as cause for dismissal. While the court found the allegations of GCHQ involvement in the killing of his father was “compelling”, the legal challenge was still rejected on the grounds that: “a finding by our court that the notional UK operator of a drone bomb which caused a death was guilty of murder would inevitably be understood…by the US as a condemnation of the US.” In effect, justice continues to be denied to the innocent victims of drone strikes on purely political grounds. Nevertheless, Kareem Khan remains hopeful that he will win justice for the deaths of his brother and son. He is heartened by the international outcry over his detention, which has given him greater confidence in his own struggle for justice. In addition to statements by international politicians and lawyers demanding his immediate release, protests and an online campaign were also launched to put pressure on the Pakistani government to secure his release. Upon seeing the clips of protests by international activists decrying his detention Khan would say: “Except for my family, I didn’t think anyone would care if I disappeared….After my release from this captivity, when I saw what all these people had done to help me, I realized what a strong difference a community can make. The only reason I know I was released was because of this.” Murtaza Hussain[email protected]theintercept.com@mazmhussain Richard Foss March 4 2014, 1:06 p.m. Thank you for yet another important and good article! I see some “trolls” in here who want to turn the tables around, and thus ask Khan what he did to stop the Taliban?!? Damn, that’s like the police going into a bank and shooting everyone inside, because there just might be 1 or 2 robbers in the midst of the 50 or so clients. And then telling their families that it’s just too bad, but what did they do to stop the people in their city from becoming bank robbers?!? Nevertheless, I feel shame when reading the coward reply from the British court, where they do not even have the honor to be frank and truthful. Call it by it’s name – murder! And we all should be wary, that one day in the not too distant future, the drones will be over our heads – controlled by our foes, who we have given the excuse to use them against the civilian population. Arby March 1 2014, 9:15 a.m. “a finding by our court that the notional UK operator of a drone bomb which caused a death was guilty of murder would inevitably be understood…by the US as a condemnation of the US.” That’s incredible. But I imagine that when people throw that statement up to the British courts, and to everyone everywhere who promotes or defends lawless law & order governments, they will be told that that statement has been taken out of context. Then again, Possibly not. We have gone that far. citizenzero This collection of comments seem to produce a certain kind of cognitive dissonance… Dan Hanrahan I have written the following song and sing it unaccompanied as a testament to these crimes. “The Wrong Side of a Drone” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEKp1nnu3r4 Sheryll This afticle contains some very interesting facts. However, I think it would benefit from serious editing as to clarity — by a native English-speaker. It was unclear what certain phrases referred to, for instance. I had to go back a second and third time to get the meaning of many sentences and paragraphs. It is such an important article i am afraid some people will not finish it. /// There is a problem with the website. I find i cannot put the cursor at the end of the sentence; cannot erase, therefore, on this phone. So some words are left which should have been erased:n ill not finish it.second and Lord Koos February 27 2014, 11:21 p.m. The CIA and the American military, this is how they create more terrorists. Criminalizeverything February 27 2014, 7:36 a.m. Many moons ago a teacher told me “they go after the artists and educators first!” Fleurette Dube Keep up the good work guys, the world deserves the truth. Mr Snowden, Mr Manning and Julian Assange are great heroes along with you three true journalists! Thanks for the truthful reporting!!! What the article fails to mention is that almost 50, 000 Pakistanis have been killed so far. Most of them by Taliban. I hope the EU people meeting this guy ask him, what did he do about the Taliban and other criminals living in his home? These people are currently sheltering these mass killers. Wazirs actively protect TTP and allied groups. Now that Pakistan army has finally decided to take action, these rats are coming out and crying about “injustice”. Who will provide justice to thousands of Pakistanis killed by these animals? how about more disection of the NSA documents and less completely unbacked BS. There’s no way I can check if any of this is real, it’s now just your words against government words, in other words – propaganda. Mr Greenwald, this site is starting to look like a parody of your earlier work. Or did they finally get to you? Stories like this need to be retweeted so Americans can stand up and stop our own CIA abuses. Stories like this need to be retweeted so Americans can stand up and stop our own CIA abuses! Rocco Iannacchino MK-ULTRA meets Operation ARTICHOKE : Was It Used On American Citizen? A former Grammy voting, filmmaker-musician, is convinced rogue covert factions of the government have been targeting him covertly for years; that on August 8, 2011, after being terrorized for 6 days that caused severe anxiety and fear that most likely was PTSD, went to New York City and gave a Free Speech in Union Square Park . “A stealth, deeply under the radar, MK-ULTRA MIND CONTROL program was implemented against me,” Rocco Michael Iannacchino said. Mr. Iannacchino: “On August 8th, 2011, I had had enough. Exercising my 1st Amendment to free speech, I told a group of New Yorkers I was in fear of my life due to being covertly tortured. I posed no threat to myself or anyone that day, and I spoke calmly and clearly, and coherently. I then was falsely arrested. I was sent to a NYC hospital for 23 days of “treatment.”” Mr. Iannacchino alleges doctors used the excuse of “treating” for “Schiztophrenia” when the doctors knowingly treated a non-mentally ill person as a “schizophrenic.” “I have reason to suspect that this first hospital stay was specifically done to further the Mind Control with techniques used to “brainwash” me. In other words, a total mind fck,” Mr. Iannacchino said. In essence, doctors were working to create a “mental illness” when there was no mental illness to begin with. PTSD should have been considered but they chose to misdiagnose Mr. Iannacchino with the worst diagnosis.. with the worst drugs, and the worst outcome, when caution should have been used. Techniques that were used on Iannacchino at the Mental Asylum: Sleep Deprivation – “I did not sleep for 23 days, the medication felt like Cocaine. I couldn’t sit still for not even a minute. I paced the hallway all day and night,” Mr. Iannacchino said. Iannacchino was forced to take Mind Altering Drugs, a Brain CT Scan was ordered with 500 times the radiation of a normal X-ray. Mr. Iannacchino was also feeling fear and terror after nearly breaking his arm when a guard slammed and tackled him against a door. Mr. Iannacchino: “My arm turned completely black. I thought I was going to lose it.” On page 27 of the Operation ARTICHOKE file, which was obtained using the FOIA, states: There are many other more important aids to hypnosis than a social drink or two. The first of these I believe would be anxiety, another would be fear, third might be exhaustion. Mr. Iannacchino had Anxiety – CHECK – Fear? CHECK – Exhaustion? 23 days without sleep. That’s not accurate. We must also count the 6 days prior to the commitment, that would make it 29 days of Sleep Deprivation. I think that would cause a bit of EXHAUSTION – CHECK.. Add to the mental mix 500 times the Radiation of a normal X-ray, some fancy mind altering drugs” CHECK! Sounds like a good launchpad for a solid foundation of Hypnosis to flourish and prosper. Mr. Iannacchino went on, “This I suspect was done to tag the victim, me, with the stigma of “mental illness” and a lifelong “treatment” with “therapy,” with the continued use of harmful drugs, so I would “get these delusions of my government covertly targeting me out of my mind.” “That was the cover and rationale, “reasoning” used; but the real purpose of my cherry-blossom-busting first psychiatric-Maiden Voyage-experience was to formerly unequivocally indoctrinate me into the world of the 21st Century Mind Control MK-ULTRA meets Operation ARTICHOKE Protocol. The ultimate goal being to facilitate the use of Hypnosis anytime it is called into practice to achieve a desired effect.” “MK” most likely stands for ‘Mind Kontrolle.” The German word “Kontrolle” translated into English is “control.” Operation PAPERCLIP was created after WW2. The sole purpose of Operation PAPERCLIP was to gather as many Nazi scientists, doctors and the like and bring them to the United States where they could continue their work under the umbrella of the C.I. A. – before the Russians got to them. MK-ULTRA had its true origins in Nazi Germany, as it was applied to Concentration Camp victims. After the war, MK-ULTRA experiments continued in the United States. Various techniques to control human behavior under MK-ULTRA Radiation Exposure Electroshock Psychiatry Harassment Substances Paramilitary Devices The CT Brain Scan Mr. Iannacchino was subjected to falls under the MK-ULTRA spectrum. Mr. Iannacchino has stated that for 6 days prior to going into NYC for his free speech, he was electrically shocked in his own bed as he lay trying to sleep. Many times throughout the night he would wake up. This went on for 6 days causing lack of sleep. The “electric shocking” did not end there. Mr. Iannacchino: They shocked me every night I tried to sleep in my cot for 23 days at the hospital. I dared not tell anyone at the hospital in fear they would use the excuse to keep me longer. They did seem perplexed though, when I answered I had slept fine.” Now, before anyone jumps to conclusions; these weapons have been proven to exist. I want the reader to step back for a moment. Were we able to get a man on the moon? Making a weapon most likely derived from a laser harnessing electricity that doesn’t kill the subject should be a walk in the park. No? Yes? The DrudgeReport just happens to have an article from Yahoo, linked as of 2/18/2011. US Navy ready to deploy laser system this summer; rail guns aren’t far behind What this actually means is: the word is getting out that very sophisticated weapons exist and this is a confirmation of that fact. In fact, the weapons have been used covertly – for years. Mr. Iannacchino mentions he “had had enough” and went into the city to seek asylum. What had happened just before venturing to the city was the last straw. Mr. Iannacchino was handed the phone by his wife, and caller ID showed it was his “attorney.” When Mr. Iannacchino said, “hello,” a strong burst of air went into his ear and he immediately became sick. So sick his eyes dilated, and permanent ear damage has resulted in the form of a loud ringing sound to this day. There wasn’t anyone on the phone. Iannacchino’s wife and child were present when this attack occurred. Mr. Iannacchino’s wife did not hear the burst of air sound, but his child, however, standing to the right of him was close enough, and did hear the sound. We were able to get a man on the moon.. Navy admits to “laser weapons”.. There is a past history of programs being used to program, torture people. Does it really seem far fetched that a phone could be turned into a weapon? Revelations by Edward Snowden, reported by Glenn Greenwald, should tell us what was not believable before has now turned out to be true. There is more proof that these technologies and weapons and mind control protocols exist than that of God existing. Mr. Iannacchino, on the advice of his wife went to a local “holistic psychiatrist” for a 1 hour appointment not long after the 23 day hospital stay. The 1 hour appointment consisted of the psychiatrist hitting himself in the knee and pointing a device with a ball on the end of it at Mr. Iannacchino. Never did it make contact with Mr. iannacchino’s body, but was done over and over again for most of the hour. “At least a hundred times if not more,” Mr. Iannacchino said. What else was Mr. Iannacchino to do than watch the psychiatrist do this over and over and over and over again? The “treatment” cost 500 dollars. Could this session have been 1 hour of reinforcing “MK” – Hypnosis, that had already begun a month before? Formal complaints have been lodged with the NYS DoH, Office of Professional Medical Conduct on the egregious behavior of both the NYC Psych Hospital and the Long Island, “Dr. Hypnotism” “holistic psychiatrist.” “After a year of one hospital after another, doctor after doctor, “treatments,” telling the same story, I stopped the insanity and walked away from the harmful drugs used for people with BI Polar and Schizophrenia, and began to work on my health again as it had declined.” Before this traumatic event, Mr. Iannacchino had no mental illness whatsoever or diagnosis of mental illness ever in his life. Arrest at Union Square Park – 8-8-11 (image by Rocco Iannacchino) At the time of his arrest and commitment, Mr. Iannacchino was putting the finishing touches on his third album: Kyrie http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFEP3Z6/ref=dm_ws_sp_ps_dp And he was completing his second self-produced movie, Kyrie, which is now available for digital download: http://distrify.com/films/7060-kyrie A claim for false arrest has been acknowledged by the City Comptroller of NYC. Lulu Fritz Rocco Iannacchino I don’t believe I just read all of that… I like this idea of pre-emptive attacks on your potential enemy. In my day we did it to people who would eventually have possibly gone on to not like us. You know…terrorists. When you find a group of people who don’t like you then you have to eliminate them in order to keep the rest of the people safe. This USA is my kind of country! bloodypitchfork Joseph Stalin quote”I like this idea of pre-emptive attacks on your potential enemy. In my day we did it to people who would eventually have possibly gone on to not like us. You know…terrorists. “unquote In your day. right. You did it to people who would eventually …have possibly..gone on..to ..well..not ..ahem “like us”. Folks, witness a psychopath in the making . Like us. right. .. hahahahahaha…. son, take a deep deep breath, and then go out and stare at the universe. ..if you have the courage to climb out from under your bed, and the insight to tie your shoes..and then..face your wife. bloodypitchfork bloodypitchfork Dear Mr. Stalin. Unbeknownst to you..your body is lying in reprieve for eternity, you words, your soul and your deeds, have gone down in the annuals of the most depraved, evil and vile sub human atrocities ever perpetuated on mankind. Now shut the fuck up and crawl back in that cesspool you call home with the rest of your pond scum buddys. Oh, btw Mr. bloody murderer..since you think that you can show up here as a reincarnation of one of the most insidious war criminals to ever walk on this planet , I have a suggestion for you. Try and grow a garden of love first. Oh..and tie your shoes before you fall on your ugly stupid face too. JLS bloodypitchfork February 27 2014, 12:21 a.m. Uh…I’m pretty sure he’s not the real Stalin mate. par·o·dy [par-uh-dee] noun, plural par·o·dies. a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing: his hilarious parody of Hamlet’s soliloquy. the genre of literary composition represented by such imitations. a burlesque imitation of a musical composition. any humorous, satirical, or burlesque imitation, as of a person, event, etc. the use in the 16th century of borrowed material in a musical setting of the Mass (parody Mass) abbadabba Google’s altering their search results for “nsa news” prompting us to “national security agency” to weed out the other poor acronyms and dump a thick load of summatious BS. But, at the page bottom options offer us access to “national security agent login.” Pretty shabby of you, Google NSA, the New Chrome. This is not my day old NSA news page. That’s administrative. Are they fracking serious? Looking to start a fright? I would never trouble a site I’ve no business buzzing, but Google and NSA should know better than to make a honey trap out of search engines. All these months calling up NSA news and this new dump of detailed shite is news to me. I wouldn’t eat that cottage kids, it’s full of cheese! keller abbadabba Nicht der ist gesund, der gut isst, sondern der, der gut verdaut! Indisches Sprichwort He is not healthy, eating well, but the one who digests good! (Google Translator) Indian Proverb Taseer @Murtaza Hussain your story is very good but its just a story and holds no truth. If the anti drone activist was taken from his house and he was hooded then how did he know the appearances of his abductors? Were you there with him when they took him hostage and were you the eye witness to this incident? Let me tell you you are a yellow journalist and non of your story is reliable and shame on you for lying and deceiving the public with your made up story. art guerrilla Taseer Let me guess, ISI? So,just out of curiosity, taser bot, do you dispute that drones are or are not being used to TERRORIZE whole countries unwarrantedly, illegally, immorally, and ill-advisedly ? Because while Khan’s personal plight is certainly a horrific condemnation of drones, the more important aspect is why we are murdering peoples we are not at war with, and don’t pretend to offerthe thinnest of legal – much less moral – reasons for said murders. Michael Wilk Does Britain have no more sovereignty? Is it so enthralled to the United States, formerly its colonies in the Americas, that it dares not allow its own courts system to function out of fear that to do so might bring on the punishment of the Empire? JLS Michael Wilk The US government is working tirelessly towards a world in which no nation has sovereignty anymore. This is what a one world government is going to look like. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. “At a recent Congressional hearing, the Republican chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, Mike Rogers, defended the drone program, warning that recently announced changes to the program, meant to provide safeguards and openness, ‘are endangering the lives of Americans at home and our military overseas.’” Surprise, surprise… Mikey likes it! Why would Congressman Rogers dutifully line up to defend the rising tide of non-accountability by US defense contractors and his fellow congressional corporate minions? Could it be because his campaign was funded by prominent defense contractors like SAIC, Boeing, and ManTech International? Boeing Corporation is just one of several defense contractors who are competing for a piece of the highly lucrative UAV (drone) Market: The Boeing Phantom Eye is a high altitude, long endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle liquid hydrogen-powered[1] spy plane developed by Boeing Phantom Works. The aircraft is Boeing’s proposal to meet the demand from the US military for unmanned drones designed to provide advanced intelligence and reconnaissance work, driven by the combat conditions in Afghanistan in particular. For complete article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_Phantom_Eye abbadabba Wilhelmina Has Rogers taken any hard blows to the head? I’m curious about his legal options. Jerry MacGuire , Wall Street’s research guy who got to run their fasci plot to overthrow FDR had a silver plate in his head from WWI. He died soon after testifying at the McCormack-Dickstein Committee Hearings, lucky for Jack. McCormack: Do you know Jack? MacGuire: I don’t know…Jack. That’s funny because Morgan loaned him $5 Grand to search Europe for the best fasci vehicle to ride to power in the US. Sacre Bleu! Those head injuries come handy. CitizenSane Wilhelmina That is the same Mike Rogers who is neither a fan of Edward Snowden, or Mr. Greenwald. http://nypost.com/2014/02/05/pol-journalist-fencing-snowden-secrets-should-be-jailed/ ManTech international is the Parent company of H.B Gary: In 2010, Aaron Barr, CEO of HBGary Federal, alleged that he could exploit social media to gather information about hackers. In early 2011, Barr claimed to have used his techniques to infiltrate Anonymous,[3][11][12] partly by using IRC, Facebook, Twitter, and by social engineering.[3][13] His e-mails depict his intention to release information on the identities of Anonymous members at the B-Sides conference and to sell it to possible clients,[3][14] including the FBI.[15] In the e-mails, Barr explained that he identified his list of suspected Anonymous “members” by tracing connections through social media, while his main programmer criticized this methodology. In a communiqué, Anonymous denied association with the individuals that Barr named. On February 5–6, 2011, Anonymous compromised the HB Gary website, copied tens of thousands of documents from both HB Gary Federal and HB Gary, Inc., posted tens of thousands of both companies’ emails online, and usurped Barr’s Twitter account in apparent revenge. Anonymous also claimed to have wiped Barr’s iPad remotely, though this act remains unconfirmed. The Anonymous group responsible for these attacks would go on to become LulzSec. (Wikipedia: HB Gary) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HBGary#Wikileaks.2C_Bank_of_America.2C_Hunton_.26_Williams.2C_and_Anonymous There’s a guy working at the White House in Washington D.C. Has he read this article? In March 2001 SAIC defined the concept for the NSA Trailblazer Project. In 2002, NSA contracted SAIC for $280 million to produce a “technology demonstration platform” for the agency’s project, a “Digital Network Intelligence” system to analyze data carried on computer networks. Other project participants included Boeing, Computer Sciences Corporation, and Booz Allen Hamilton. According to science news site PhysOrg.com, Trailblazer was a continuation of the earlier ThinThread program. In 2005, NSA director Michael Hayden told a Senate hearing that the Trailblazer program was several hundred million dollars over budget and years behind schedule. (Wikipedia: Leidos) NSA whistleblowers J. Kirk Wiebe, William Binney, Ed Loomis, and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence staffer Diane Roark complained to the Department of Defense’s Inspector General (IG) about waste, fraud, and abuse in the program, and the fact that a successful operating prototype existed, but was ignored when the Trailblazer program was launched. The complaint was accepted by the IG and an investigation began that lasted until mid-2005 when the final results were issued. The results were largely hidden, as the report given to the public was heavily (90%) redacted, while the original report was heavily classified, thus restricting the ability of most people to see it. (Wikipedia; Trailblazer) Ian Kiddle Barak Obama should be impeached for continuing to support the drone program. The USA is a threat to all the people of the world with their immoral policies and belief that american lives are worth more than those of other nationalities. We have not forgotten the mass murders committed by Bush and Blair and we will not forget Obamas murderous policies either. William Boardman http://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/277-75/22227-focus-kareem-khan-is-free-and-you-should-care a tougher take than the story above Last week’s take on this here: Somewhat tougher than this piece R.D. Ross It is and always will be, embedded in my mind, the picture on the local news, of George W. Bush and Tony Blair Shaking Hands, (With Big Smiles), When they took Control of the Opium Trade under the guise of, (The War On Terror). Who do you think controls 90% of the world’s opium trade?? Opium production in Afghanistan has been on the rise since U.S. occupation started in 2001. In 2007, 92% of the non-pharmaceutical-grade opiates on the world market originated in Afghanistan.[2] This amounts to an export value of about $4 billion.(According to Wikipedia) Just who do you think Controls these money’s??? OWEN MEANEY Unfortunately, the average “brain dead” American thinks of all people outside the borders of the continental USA as subhuman cave dwellers. We are approaching a time where the rest of the world is going to demonstrate to us, otherwise William Boardman OWEN MEANEY Average brain dead American objects to slur: abbadabba OWEN MEANEY And that won’t change as long as we repeat it, either. Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their Constitution before someone sets fire to it! It’s not an uncommon sentiment, which is perhaps why few choose to agitate. The “Why Bother Song” GCHQ sings so very well. Send Tokyo my roses, GCHQ. After what you know others put themselves through to get us to the point we can free associate in public, are we going to let that go? Hell NO! We got to fight, for our right….to PAARRRRTY! A friend just reminded me all Americans think all Germans were Nazis. He should know better, he’s German-American. Can’t be Muslim because we were sharing ribs. Uh oh, is that creedist? A Little Skeptical With regard to Obama’s Drone Wars in which suspected “terrorists” are blown to bits along with others who supposedly weren’t targeted we would all do well to remember that of the 800 people imprisoned at Guantanamo only 8 were ever convicted by the kangaroo court there. It is reasonable to think that even those 8 convicted were not, in fact, “militants” or “terrorists”. Such is the “human intelligence” and “signal intelligence” that there is certainly no reason to believe US propaganda that any of the victims of drone strikes are actually terrorists or militants or even people planning a terrorist attack or something. However, to Obama and his ilk “due process” is whatever they decide to do. William Boardman A Little Skeptical a tougher take on Obama James Fingleton Wild A Little Skeptical …only 8 were ever convicted by the kangaroo court there. The Australian David Hicks was innocent. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Hicks David Matthew Hicks (born 7 August 1975) is an Australian who was convicted by the United States Guantanamo military commission under the Military Commissions Act of 2006, on charges of providing material support for terrorism. Hicks was detained by the United States in Guantanamo Bay detention camp from 2001 until 2007 following earlier para-military training at Al Farouq training camp in Afghanistan during 2001.[1] Hicks became one of the first people charged[2][3] and subsequently convicted under the Military Commissions Act. There was widespread Australian and international criticism and political controversy over Hicks’ treatment, the evidence tendered against him, his trial outcome, and the newly created legal system under which he was prosecuted.[4][5][6] In October 2012 the United States Court of Appeals ruled that the charge under which Hicks had been convicted was invalid because the law did not exist at the time of the alleged offence, and it could not be applied retrospectively.[7] Like Dylan’s Hurricane, David Hicks was falsely tried. He was an innocent man in a living hell. Ali H If this is what you get for seeking justice by reasonable means – what can we expect others to do? But I’m sure that is no real conundrum for people in the various agencies involved. They have their futures to consider too. It begins within a radius of a space our government can convince us deserves no compassion, while claiming it is trying to relieve the population of intimidation and occupation by an oppressor who cares nothing for them and uses them like pawns. Whatever, Goliath. What about the goats? I see we still kick ass at this souless game of death. I am so tired of waking up to read it’s the fracking 1970s, again. Will Condor NEVER die? There’s a big remodel due us because this olive and burnt orange shite has GOT to GO! Who’s buying this BS rug? Bring our rights up to style before NSA runs us down, again. How ’bout something solid but retro, like a Craftsman? Fat arses can’t break that style down. Rob Wayne annenigma Yes, He does look like Greenwald with a beard. abbadabba Rob Wayne Targeted Like Me…I see the similarities. He doesn’t have to look like me to get my compassion. Nor does Glenn. If this went down in the US, we’d go batshite crazy. Ruby Ridge kinda nutz. I’ve seen the nutz from both sides and an Apache trance dance can become a terrifying menace in a isolated white man’s mind. Ooops. Wrong call, Scouts. Don’t kill the medicine man, Troops! Massacre central. Tonto mess, my kins’ address. misdirectSean This is straight from The Hunger Games, with the US & allies as the Capitol and the friendly districts exploiting the Middle East (District 12) for oil instead of coal. The allegorical accuracy of this mainstream young adult story is absurd. I am no longer proud to be an American after reading this story, if true, Obama is a murdering mongrel. Slowly as the ignorance fades and I see more and more reports that the US is silencing people and committing horrible acts the more I am ashamed of our country. If the politicians we put in power are doing these awful things then they are traitors and need to brought to justice. Mike Rodgers, Obama, the people at the Pentagon, if they aren’t doing the right thing and are doing horrible things, it will come to light. You will be brought to justice. Believe that. abbadabba Jon I feel your shame, and can tell you it takes a while but we will finally get to the bottom of this lagoon and get that fracking monster back in his cage. Remember when we got that cancer call back in the 1970s? Well, it’s BA-ACK. Good thing that kid saw the blood on our stool before it killed our freedom to go. It’s the lying that hurts the most, isn’t it. I shouldn’t be surprised we fell for it. We are great liars, too. Make the lie worth dying for and think of all the killing you can do! Carl Jon The only way these creeps will be brought to justice is if WE THE PEOPLE do it ourselves. The “justice” department will never prosecute criminals in the government. They are too busy trying to prevent a real democracy in America. Allen Greenberg Thank you, Intercept. CIA/OBAMA tell us that they are using the drones to destroy ‘terrorists’ but in my opinion they are using the drones to create anti-American sentiment which will hopefully (for them) give a seemingly legitimate reason to continue on the current war path. They are literally purposefully creating new enemies every single day Jim Senter matt Let’s remember that this was a war- the war of terror– that was started by King George and the Neo-cons. President Obama hasn’t ended it, but he isn’t responsible for starting it. Stirling Jim Senter Obama did not start the war in Iraq but he is guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. He kills Americans, he is responsible for many civilian deaths, he lies about “transparency in government”. From 2008 he has lied about everything. Arlynlichthardt Jim Senter Your phrasing, “war of terror” instead of “war on terror” provokes an interesting question: who are the terrorists? Reducing one’s actions to the level of the enemy erases any moral standing used to justify the war. There is no honor in this fight! bloodypitchfork Arlynlichthardt quote:”Your phrasing, “war of terror” instead of “war on terror” provokes an interesting question: who are the terrorists? “unquote Says another ‘murican slowly awaking from his USG propaganda dreamstate. Meanwhile, the last 20 years of the answer awaits his eyes. Carl Arlynlichthardt The word “terrorist” is meaningless. America became a country because “terrorists” fought the British to become independent. There is nothing wrong with being a “terrorist” if you are fighting for justice. I am proud to call myself a terrorist in the fight to eliminate the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government. Those institutions have become enemies of justice. Bart matt Some interviewer needs to ask Obama if he realizes that the drone program, besides being criminal, is an “evil-doer” creator. These horrors will multiply and amplify for as long as the perpetrators – torturers, drone murderers, murder planners or deciders -, even when known, are NEVER punished and are usually rewarded and promoted for jobs well done. And, of course, the victims, if they survive bombs, rape, burns or medieval-style torture and detention, are targeted for further enhanced terror if they dare speak out in opposition to such horrors. It’s therefore advantageous and rewarding to align with the evil side and it’s dangerous to openly oppose evil. The captain of the ship that shot down an Iranian airliner full of passengers was promoted, Scooter Libby walked free, George DoubleCrap Bush is busy decorating his presidential library, Harry Truman of Hiroshima and Nagasaki fame is often respectfully quoted and admired. Lincoln, Clapper, Obama and his attorney general, the Clintons, Janet Reno, Kissinger, Israel’s Zionist founding fathers, various lesser Neocons have shed blood or fearlessly advocated mass murder and terror and will never have to answer for their deeds and most will be treated well by our mainstream historians. Find ways to actually punish the murderers and dispense justice to the victims and things may change. One small step in that direction: don’t be so shy when it comes to revealing the actual identity of the monsters and their collaborators when you publish these documents. Seriously, why hide it? I remember that the Waco massacre survivors ended up sued by the suave US Gov’t and many of them actually did time for being guilty of not jumping into the government-ignited flames and allowing themselves to burn as patriotic Americans are expected to do. dahoit Arth Your inclusion of Lincoln on that list;Are you an unrepentant southern slaver?Please,your other miscreants are spot on criminals,but Lincoln? Arth dahoit Ha! Lincoln cultist! Name one other country that had to go through a butchery like the US civil war that killed some 620,000 humans to end slavery. Can you explain why everywhere else in the world slavery just withered on the vine and disappeared? I bet you can’t because the US civil war was not about ending slavery. Or you didn’t know that? And, yes, anyone who triggered a process that killed more than half a million people is a bloody monster. Don’t you agree? abbadabba Arth John Brown’s body is a’spinning in the grave… I shouldn’t squeak, my kin were slave trading Quakers. CitizenSane Arth Slavery has not withered on the vine and disappeared. It is alive an well in many parts of the world. Africa, the Middle East, the Far East. Arth CitizenSane Well… there are many forms of slavery. Are the poor Ukrainian or Moldovan girl that are lured into Israel, have their passports taken away from them and then forced to have non-stop sex until they bleed in order to pay for the cost of their journey ‘slaves’? I don’t know, maybe they are. But my question still stands. Name another country in the past couple centuries where getting rid of slavery took a war that killed over 600,000 people. And, of course, it didn’t happen anywhere, not even in the US. Even Lincoln stated that the North vs. South war was not about ending slavery. Here’s Lincoln’s own words from his famous letter to Horace Greeley and pay attention to the first sentence and tell me what the war was really about. Lincoln was a bloody mass murderer. “If I could save the Union without freeing any slave I would do it, and if I could save it by freeing all the slaves I would do it; and if I could save it by freeing some and leaving others alone I would also do that. What I do about slavery, and the colored race, I do because I believe it helps to save the Union; and what I forbear, I forbear because I do not believe it would help to save the Union. I shall do less whenever I shall believe what I am doing hurts the cause, and I shall do more whenever I shall believe doing more will help the cause. I shall try to correct errors when shown to be errors; and I shall adopt new views so fast as they shall appear to be true views.” John Brown’s body lies a’spinning in the grave. If not Lincoln, some other poor soul would have had to suffer our salvation. Same goes for Hitler. He didn’t invent fascism, he just rung all the juice he could out of that strange fruit with his fellow corporatists. Militarism that plays handsies with business and bigotries, how original is that? My family floated boats full of humans doing that with the Brothers Barclay of same banking giant. We were great Friends of one another. Obama just keeps digging Betelgeuse If you pay the Pakistani army well enough, they will look the other way while you mess up their people. The politicians soon fall in line or they can be eliminated. If their own protectors don’t do their duty, who will? It’s all their fault and now they have started blaming everyone else. Chinese are also to be blamed for doing nothing. I love India and the US. I hope Pakistan accepts my distant view. Jim Moore I found the following allegation extremely disturbing. Mark Halperin and John Heilemann’s book “Double Down: Game Change 2012” notes President Obama commenting on drone strikes, reportedly telling his aides that he’s “really good at killing people.” The quote from the book was first reported in Peter Hamby’s review in the Washington Post. The White House did not respond to this allegation, only that the administration decried leaks. Common 'Tater Jim Moore In print, that reads like a boast, but if you read the full passage from the book, it is more of a wry reflection on what he has become. Obama didn’t need to run through this preamble. Everyone knew the litany of his achievements. Foremost on that day, with the fresh news about al-Awlaki, it seemed the president was pondering the drone program that he had expanded so dramatically and with such lethal results, as well as the death of Bin Laden, which was still resonating worldwide months later. “Turns out I’m really good at killing people,” Obama said quietly, “Didn’t know that was gonna be a strong suit of mine.” The longer any fight goes on, the more difficult it becomes to tell the two sides apart. Eventually you become the thing you are fighting against. And for those who seek to advance their aims by inducing terror and slaughtering innocents, we say to you now that, “Our spirit is stronger and cannot be broken. You cannot outlast us, and we will defeat you.” Obama, 2008 Inaugural. When you adopt the methods of your enemy, you have already lost. As they grow older and become more aware of world events, how will Obama’s two daughters rationalize the actions of their father? At some time in their lives, likely during their college years, they will learn what he and his administration ordered: drone killings of innocent civilians and assassination of Americans, and allowed to happen: unjust prosecution of whistleblowers, and the extinction of the 1st and 4th Amendments of the Constitution. What will they think of their father when they learn of his hypocrisy and the evils he did to our nation? OWEN MEANEY Jim Moore “What will they think of their father when they learn of his hypocrisy and the evils he did to our nation?” Do you really think they’ll care as long as their Gold Cards still work and their Secret Service Agents are cute? Arth Jim Moore “how will Obama’s two daughters rationalize the actions of their father?” Most or nearly all children of the ‘elite’ assimilate into it. Bekind This man lost his son and brother by a terror drone, and is detained and tortured? What can we do to stop this cruel madness going on all over the world ? abbadabba Bekind Protest, or have we forgotten how we came here? Who’s you Antie?! First, let your Congress folk know you got them in your crossed hairs and you can pull a lever better than John Wayne. You VOTE your conscience. I know Marx claims it’s only a sedative, but it sure keeps those pols up late at night grubbing for money like a honey badger. Watch out, if you get between them and their money, they will bite your balls off. Promote SAFE elections. I don’t know what’s more disgusting; how our Imperial Corporate Government has become so vile and corrupt and above the law worldwide or how brainwashed, complacent and stupid the American public still is. OWS was a freaking clown show compared to what needs to happen in this country. abbadabba Henry David Thoreau All that needs to happen is a fully independent and empowered Inquiry followed by any necessary resignations, expulsion and impeachment hearings, or do we forget how the people kick arse? Go listen to Barbara Jordan come down on Nixon’s arse. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDcYiyF5eLc No need to freak on anyone but your reps and let them know if they fold to NSA ,in 2014 we are going to demand an inquiry on their incompetence. I hope you let yours know Feinstein’s bill is a get out of jail swipe card for her colluding cronies. If they don’t take a stand for liberty, tell them we can set them free to find another job picking loot. Watcha gonna do, Daaaa-vy? I’d remount that play about the night you spent in jail. I believe in the power of suggestion. Can’t kill it with a gun. Agitator, where is thy spin cycle? We got at least three rings to get through. abbadabba abbadabba “Ring around the collar!” Why should I fear NSA or GCHQ when I beat MadMen into the dirt from which Adam sprang? I am woman, watch me tear this government a new wind hole. “Please, Mr. Senator, I just don’t know what to do about this dreadful spying and droning of Americans without trials. You aren’t gonna call me a witch and toss me in the river, too, are you? Because if you do, you aren’t the only one who can fabricate a sex charge against your ‘adversary’… “Help! Dick Wolf!!” I call that the honey trap with a big stinger. Don’t force us to MIMIC you, GCHQ! Has Law & Order capitalized on these imperialdickheads, yet? Or do we have to wait for the reality show in the UK to end first with all their D notices and such garbage. There’s a reason Godot and No Man’s Land are a big hits again in London. If only I had resources. I would shut up as long as I can watch theatre and consume German/French food, GCHQ, but then I’m gonna bring it back up on you. Sticky stuffy redux! So don’t offer me a deal. Brazil meets Mr. Creosote. You figure out the threat level. Start a petition to stop Drone attacks, this is also terrorism attacking civilians in the name of home securities. This brave man deserves justice alongside the other families. It’s a heartbreaking story. It just shows how little regard the US military has for non-western foreigners who they admit are just fair game. How many more must there be like Khan who don’t have the resources to stand up against this random brutality? It must be hard enough just putting your life back together. The Pakinstani government also have a lot to answer for. Good article obamas drone policy is crap and needs to change sandra sharratt Stories like this make me proud to not be an American. Spike Dodgers This Mike Rogers appears to be the most despicable scum in the Universe. I wish some day some files directly relating to him will be published. I am quite sure he is just as much a scum in his private life, so I am looking forward to a great story about him. Northwestwoods Spike Dodgers A good outing by anonymous would be fitting. Vince Spike Dodgers I propose keeping him under surveillance with an armed drone 24/7. abbadabba Spike Dodgers Mike Roger’s is the evil “Angel” who feeds off childish fear in Episode 59 of StarTrek. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dtaAcg7OEw Look at him, children!! He’d be nothing without us! Wedemay It’s sad but predictable that the UK goverment, and judiciary, in so beholden to the US. Their lack of willingness to take and hold a moral position against murder is in line with their history as an imperial nation with a long and bloody history which the U.S. has chosen to emulate and unfortunately, escalate. Imperialism is bought and paid for in pain and suffering of both the “colonies” as well as the citizens of the “republic” from Athens to the failing American Empire with all the inherent “collateral damage” through the ages. Such is the cost of empire and the privilege of the powerful. Kareem Khan’s experience of support, by an international community of citizens is a wonderful sign. Of those whose enlightened self interest, for justice is both inspiring and a symbol of hope and reconciliation, between supposedly diametrically opposed groups. Who recognize and respect their shared humanity and commitment to a civilized world where murder and torture are no longer accepted as justifiable means to any end. It is long past time to acknowledge that what we do to one another, however “demonized” the “other” may be, is what in the end, we do to ourselves. For as we sow, so shall we reap. The persecution of any groups, who are committed to resistance of violence in the end validates our humanity and the movement towards a recognition of a growing global community committed to peace and mutual respect. Thank you, Mr. Houssain for reporting this. We must all stand with Mr. Khan. My thoughts an prayers are with him and his family. He is indeed showing tremendous courage under extreme circumstances. May we all stand together as human beings, condemn such horrible actions as the Khan family and others have suffered, and work to end them. Gee I wonder who wants to cover their crimes and terrorize this brave man. What he has had to endure is disgusting. What has the US become, and should we be surprised that we are making more enemies by the day? James Goetsch Now I have another hero to add to my list: Kareem Khan. Thank you for letting me know about him. The people who continue to strive for justice offer inspiration in the midst of all the despair. I am so glad to have this news organization to turn to for truly important news. Pancho Sanza Obama was supposed to be the one to stop the destruction of our rights and our national morality, but, sadly, it’s only much worse now. Obama’s betrayal of the ideals that he held out when he was a Senator is the story of his precedency, not a bunch of talk supporting gay rights, not an insurance company giveaway named Romeycare, not being black. It’s his embrace and advancement of the shadow government that stands in opposition to our constitutional government that he will be remembered for. Davejoe Pancho Sanza Obama is a faker – utterly and completely. My sympathy to those who fell for him… Murtaza, thank you for continuing to cover stories of those who’s lives are effected by the dreadful & deadly drone program. After reading the article and re-reading the last comment made by Khan, which was: “After my release from this captivity, when I saw what all these people had done to help me, I realized what a strong difference a community can make. The only reason I know I was released was because of this.”………I appreciate journalist who are willing to report not just on the politicians and the politics but the REAL PEOPLE who are traumatized by these drones, such senseless killings. It’s as if humans have become so desensitized by war and killing (specifically with the push of a button) that we disconnect & deny any emotions for the REAL people who suffer because to truly feel their pain and loss, would mean we also must allow ourselves to feel that same pain and loss! Nobody wins, just the ego!…I digress… Morning's Minion lucy You said exactly what I wanted to say. A powerful article that reminds us that there really is strength in numbers. I try to imagine the raw terror of being kidnapped at gun point and tortured, but then have to factor in that this is a man grieving the recent murder of loved ones killed by drones. Almost unimaginable to go to places that extreme, even as a thought experiment, but Murtaza takes us there. abbadabba Morning's Minion Has it ever stopped? I recall with horror the South and Central American atrocities we enabled and encouraged. I saw they called back that ghoul Steele old to run the Iraqi death squad system by which they do our dirty work for us upon their own people. Such a stabilizing strategy, no? Of course not! Just stepping into Saddam’s shoes. My dad told a few flybuddies when drunk that he thought the military official hosting the dinner his War College class touring the Southern Command enjoyed made a show of ordering an action against communists they claimed to have cornered just for show so we knew they were doing our dirty work for us. Pretty sure that was Chile. he went to like 8 countries. This drunken confession was a few years later after he’d watched same military official take down his own government in a US supported coup. Dad was disgusted as were his friends who had shite to say about Cambodia, too. I bet a lot of soldiers confess in their cups. I just hung around and listened from the eves. For good’s sake, you NEVER turn this criminal shite on your OWN! Where’s the honor in THAT? I bet that’s another benefit of drones. No conscience. Would an officer be a gentler man if he had to bomb that wedding? A-10 says, “STOP!” NSA says, “GO!” Now I know why they want to kill the Warthog! Evidence! Those pilots can see everything! NSA just hears a telephone ring. Tony abbadabba ‘ For good’s sake, you NEVER turn this criminal shite on your OWN! Where’s the honor in THAT?’ If he was a human being, then he was one of your own’ Until, and unless, all you people realise this (including all those bastard politicians), the human race can never evolve. Forest lucy Yes. The quote resonated with me as well. In particuar that there is an international community oppsed to these attrocities. The UK really is the lapdog of the US, isn’t it. Despicable. Om Inga The UK is the 51st Police State ! abbadabba Inga However, NSA lets GCHQ whip on anyone underneath them with stimulating impunity. House of Cards crumbling to a cyberstation near you! Yup, some of those characters hurt themselves because they’ve hurt so many others they know they are going to hell. The rest just enjoy the benefits. Robert Bagg Oboma hoodwinked us. Twice. Those of us who voted for him believed he’d restore decency and common sense to American policy home and abroad. Instead he ordered the drone strikes, by now indisputable documented, be increased on his watch. He wages war without the declaration our constitution demands. He should be impeached by the House and convicted and removed from the Presidency by the Senate. Except cowardice prevails throughout our civic life. Presumptuous Insect Robert Bagg Not so much cowardice as an absolute confluence of opinion when it comes to who counts and who doesn’t. Party politics has become a kabuki show. joddy Robert Bagg the house and senate are part of the same beast, wouldn’t really matter if they impeached the president. you think the VP would suddenly end drone strikes and restore the constitution? btw, when’s the last time anyone heard about Biden. seriously, what does he do? bloodypitchfork joddy “Biden. seriously, what does he do?” Do? Bwhahahahahahahahaha! Notwithstanding trying to finish page 1 of “Tying your Shoes for Dummys”, taking out the garbage seems to challenge his day. SmokinBlueBear …and when is the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee going to release the 6,300 page CIA Torture Report??? The report was turned over to the intelligence committee in December 2012 and cost taxpayers $40 million. It seems the CIA, the Pentagon, the President and executive branch can all act with IMPUNITY… Dick Cheney wrote a book which openly discussed using torture and illegal renditions. CIA attorney John Rizzo wrote a book which covered these subjects as well. Both of them even did book tours and plenty of interviews. Seems the CIA has plenty of time to approve these insiders’ accounts–but anything which exposes the TRUTH must wait to be released… How upside-down is the system when it openly allows the approved propaganda to be distributed for $39.95 while the TRUTH is put on ice for 50 years or so??? “…Kareem was the first person who really wanted to do something about what had happened to his family.” That’s discouraging, and I wonder if “wanted to do something about” is slightly inaccurate. I read this in the article, “their mullahs or politicians that it’s just an act of God and they can’t do anything about it…” But it’s hard to believe that some or many of those choosing to do nothing about it is due to fear, intimidation rather than being convinced that ‘it’s an act of god.’ If fear and intimidation are the reasons why Kareem Khan is so far the lonely voice trying to do something about it, can we begin to hope that Courage is Contagious will take hold, and an avalanche of people trying to do something about it will roll forth? ElleWoref Kitt Well it’s not just them being too scared, remember the 8,000 people who were secretly murdered? Those weren’t people who had plane tickets to the EU Parliament. You’re overlooking the obvious fact that had he been anyone else it’s very likely he would have been killed too. Kitt ElleWoref You’re overlooking the obvious fact that had he been anyone else it’s very likely he would have been killed too. No, I’m not overlooking a fact, obvious or not. And I’m not underestimating the danger each victim is in. Kahn very well could have been killed, and said so himself in this very article. He in fact *expected that he most likely would be killed. I’m guessing that the reasons why he wasn’t was because, prior to being abducted, he had determined to make his case, and so that was part of the reason why his abduction garnered so much attention. As was stated in the article, others are not making their case for reasons already covered. It is my hope that this outcome will help to encourage others to follow Kahn’s choice. I’m sure, as I previously stated, that they all feal warranted fear and intimidation due to the real dangers that they face. But maybe “just an act of God” will no longer be what moves them to decide one way or the other. Morning's Minion Kitt I wondered the same, but I imagine that “doing something” meant in a politically organized way. I imagine every single person who has lost someone to a drone wants to do many things to those inflicting this on them, most of them unprintable. The notion that too many are too intimidated by fear seems spot on. Those who’ve lost no one and who have far less to fear in retaliation have done nothing, so imagine the stakes for those who know they’re in the active target zone. Like you, I hope courage is contagious. FunkNjunk We care Mr. Khan. The sad truth of it is, we are nearly as powerless as you are to stop our own government. It is a dysfunctional, tragic, dangerous, possibly evil, mess. abbadabba FunkNjunk I appreciate how demoralizing this is, but they are the ones lacking, so I hope you’ve at least contacted your reps. If Hillary thinks I’ve voting for some Kissinger in a wig, she’s flipped hers. Look at Petreaus calling her viable on Benghazi so he can rejoin her as “Punch and Judy.” She will take his punches while he’s just another superior f-up she’ll cover for. They will duke it out for fake shiek and Murdoch will spread the banners. Aren’t you tied of liars for president? Me three. blueba Sorry to interrupt this comment section but I am having difficulty using my preferred email address and must resort to the spy kings at google to get my comments published. My preferred address contains a country specific suffix which apparently your systems don’t like – HELP! abbadabba blueba That’s terrifying. I will not comment where I’m forced onto a common rail car to a Swifter form of cold storage. Are you sure? You may need to cancel some Google accounts. Get some YouTube kid to tell you how to keep their parent off you back. Chrome has f-ed up my laptop just like Frank Zappa said it would. They have duplicate files of everything Microsoft does, so I bet NSA pays for our data a dozen times over, folks. I thought we were going to get some real revelations and new material from The Intercept not just wormed over old news. JLS blueba Exactly! This has really been a disappointment. They haven’t even done one story on Justin Beiber yet! Presumptuous Insect blueba Could you please share some links where the up-to-the-minute news on these topics is offered? abbadabba Presumptuous Insect OMG, this could be a backstory in a Big Bang episode. I know how it feels to run out of grain when you are full of grist, gang, but this is getting grinding. Surely you have some imaginations for search items. NSA news is a very good place to start. I am not spooning sugar, here, just salt talks Kitt blueba I thought we were going to get some real revelations and new material from The Intercept–blueba I read a CNN article and a BBC article and one other article, all dated from about a week ago. None of them mentioned or included the following language: The other articles leave the reader feeling much like the Pakistanis in this article who are quoted as saying, “there is nothing to be done about it.” But this article makes it very clear who Kareem Khan and his legal help know they need to expose in order to do something about it. Presumptuous Insect Kitt Thanks, Kitt! I would have been very surprised had blueba been able to come up with something. Especially since it is not clear what wormed-over news is….. Strangely Enough Presumptuous Insect Isn’t that when you toss newspaper in the compost bin? James Goetsch Strangely Enough That’s what my Grandpa did with his old newspapers: into the worm compost (for fishing news). Best use of wormed over news ever. Presumptuousinsect Strangely Enough Jose Kitt That figure is starting to resemble the number of disappeared government opponents in Operation Condor, carried out primarily by the military dictatorships of Chile and Argentina, starting around 1975. Unsurprisingly, the US provided operational and financial support to Operation Condor. blueba Kitt http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/25/pakistan-khan-uk-mps-us-drone-strikes http://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/apr/13/lawyer-victims-cia-drone-pakistan Really happy to see people ready to defend The Intercept. I support them also, I’m just a little frustrated by all this effort and delay when the Guardian was doing a perfectly good job. Clapper et al are squirming a little now but if new things don’t come out that starts to cost jobs and some real sweat from the president et al then the job is not done. I want to see more documents soon. Are you aware that there is a whole cache of documents with an article that were published here yesterday? And are you aware that not everyone connected with The//Intercept is in a position to write about and post the documents? And are you aware that many document stories – via Greenwald, Poitras, Gelman and (?) – were published on various new outlets aside from The Guardian after Glenn Greenwald was no longer at the The Guardian? Look, I understand how important this journalism is. I also understand that it is a daunting task to read and thoroughly understand the documents before publication. I respect Greenwald for his work along with the others. However, this is not a climate where I am willing to just accept uncritically the behavior of the various people working at The Intercept. I am deeply suspicious of billionaires and especially tech billionaires so there is a question which hangs over this enterprise. Clearly, and especially now, it is not a good idea just to accept without question any journalism from anyone. Additionally, (and perhaps this is a completely unfair comparison) Marcy Wheeler over at The Emptywheel often produces 3 or more long and very detailed posts in a given day. Why is that not possible here? ( She is listed as “Staff” but on her site she says she is only consulting.) dahoit blueba Oh yeah,the Guardian,the selective comment filter clowns who are all part of the problem of propaganda on our lack of civilization.A bastion of Zionism lite.Assange fingered their motives a couple of years ago. I am deeply suspicious of billionaires and especially tech billionaires so there is a question which hangs over this enterprise.–blueba What is irritating and disingenuous and or lazy about your comment is that you pretend as if none of your “there is a question” has been dealt with time and again. I’ve left several links on various posts, as have others. Twitter is full of links to posts that deal with what you pretend has not been dealt with. Even in the discussion we had about this post you answered back about this being an old story by posting links that all but one were pre-release stories. What all was reported in this story included new developments and details and commentary of this story. You either didn’t notice that or pretended not to notice that. That seems to be exactly what you are doing with either not noticing that your “questions” have been repeatedly dealt with. You try to present yourself as The One! “Not a climate where I am willing to uncritically….” Well, try paying attention. Maybe you’ll learn something and have some of your “uncritically” answered so you can move beyond being redundant. If whenever someone presents you with information, you choose to ignore it or not acknowledge it was even handed to you, what would be the point of continuing to converse with you? KItt Kitt @blueba Here’s more stuff for you to ignore and or pretend was never posted. This is from Scahill: Meanwhile, Scahill says The Intercept wants to do no less than re-write the relationship between journalists and the people they cover. If, for example, they were asked to hold a story because the White House or the Pentagon deemed that publication would harm national security, Scahill said, “Never.” “We had a long discussion about this internally; about what our position would be if the White House asked us to not publish something. We came to the conclusion that we would always give them a chance to weigh in on a story, but we are not going to make an agreement not to publish based on what they say. They always, and everyone who works on this NSA stuff knows this, but they always say that if you publish it, it will damage national security. It has become a meaningless statement. It is like people who say ‘literally’ all the time. Everything becomes about ‘national security.’ I think we are going to have the most adversarial relationship with those entities of any media outlet with a profile. We are not going to make a deal—especially a secret deal—to decide to hold a story. We are just not going to do that.” I am responding both to your post and the one below that had no “reply” button. I take your views and criticism seriously and accept that I have shortcomings. Kltt posted about the relationship with WH or whatever not with the ownership of The Intercept which I was referring to. Perhaps I am just too impatient regarding the release of new material but whatever. This is probably not a useful use of your time or mine so lets just get back to these important matters concerning our very humanity – that is our private lives being invaded and dirtied by these monsters. Mister blueba Your getting new and shocking revelations every day, and I suspect that maybe why you are so keen to try to discredit it. If you ever find someone who disputes the assertion that the UK is a client state of the US, just cite the court decision mentioned in the article: In other words, case dismissed on the grounds that we don’t want to upset our masters. abbadabba Jose It’s the Mr. Bate’s Defense! That’s not legal, even if he might cut your throat in your sleep. Depends upon who you’ve been molesting and if you are family. A little rationalized murder just between US? What would Agatha say? Poitrot would say, “Poo poo!” Sherlock would out the iceholes. Hitchcock would say, “Copyright theft!” Let’s get some rope. Don’t you see the cold blood between the two? It’s really old cold blood. Anyone else think that Kareen Khan in this photo looks a lot like Glenn Greenwald with a fake beard and keffiyeh? I fear that Glenn would get similar treatment if he were to return to the the Homeland, but I doubt they’d let him go free afterwards. My heart goes out to Mr. Khan and all who are harassed and persecuted by the regime. Stay strong everyone. CitizenSane annenigma Funny you mention the “Homeland”. It has been reported that Markus Wolf (now deceased), former head of the Stasi consulted with our Government, and aided them in setting up the Department of Homeland In-security. Rob Wayne annenigma Yes, Khan does look like Greenwald with a beard. Interesting. Does this have any connection to the CIA and the surge in heroin overdoses? Who is bringing this into the US, and why not a single bust? mirageseekr PK The CIA drug connection has been firmly established, one does not have to go out on a limb to figure out what is going on. Google Clinton and Mena if you have any doubt. Very typical of US government to create a problem and then try to look like they are solving it at the same time, while the money flows from both directions. Sort of like the Mafia offering you “protection”. Mainstream media does not touch it though and Americans have been so brainwashed to believe that they are on the good side they will not look at the facts. Boy there will be outrage and a demand for change after tonight when Rachel Maddow and Bill O’Reilly and NBC, CBS, and ABC evening news report this! Oh wait…. never mind. Xofis ^ISI, not CIA. Can we end that US/UK thing somehow? World would be a better place without them. Maybe Russia can help? Or maybe their citizens should stop thinking they had only two possible parties to elect? blueba anonymous It’s worse than you think – the EU /Euro Zone are little more than simi-atunomous political regions of the US Neoliberal Empire. CitizenSane It is appalling what depths our Government has sunk to. So good that you are bringing this story to light. It reminds me of what the U.S. did in South and Central America and all of their Desaparecidos. But like the ICC, apparently the 2006 International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance doesn’t apply to the U.S. Thank God our brave heros in the CIA are keeping us safe by kidnapping anyone who objects to having his family members obliterated by a hellfire missile in a country we are not at war with. Yay us! CitizenSane JLS Just wait until they start doing that here, to US. JLS CitizenSane While not exactly kidnapped and beaten in the same way local cops commit similar atrocities on pretty much a regular basis here too. The difference is its not usually for political reasons or to prevent someone from speaking out against the police. Although a few years ago Radley Balko, who is now at the Washington Post and writes about police abuses, was visited by a SWAT team pretending to be looking for someone else. So yea, it will probably happen sooner rather than later here. The out of control police is a whole other topic. They are way out of control. I’m not so sure it is a whole other topic anymore. Its certainly part of an overall trend that people in the “keeping us safe” racket aren’t subject to the same laws we are. I think the CIA and NSA’s arrogance as we saw in James Clapper and Keith Alexander is part of the same culture of arrogance that exists at the local level with cops and goes all the way up to Washington. orangeguru “Droning” innocent People is bad enough, but trying to suppress their Voice is equally worse. America seems utterly determined to loose any Moral Fiber left after the Bush Years … thanks for reporting this! It is stunning and mind boggling, the depths of which our Nation has fallen. We pale in comparison to what the Nazi’s did in Germany. The Military-Industrial-Media Complex is truly out of control. Presumptuous Insect CitizenSane Seems we are much better at keeping our crimes against humanity secret than the Nazis were. CitizenSane Presumptuous Insect We held the Nuhremberg Trials and exposed them. ValuePlus CitizenSane Only to do more of everything. Even Nazis didn’t kill quite as indiscriminately out of their country until the war started. For the (Nobel peace prize winning) president to personally decide who should die today is just amazing. At least Norway didn’t give Hitler the peace prize, though British Prime Minister of the time nearly did. CitizenSane ValuePlus I just hope Snowden get the Nobel Peace Prize. That will level the playing field. dahoit ValuePlus Yeah,Hitler only invaded his neighbors at first,we invade globally.And Hitler had some historical justification,because they were all parts of the Reich at one point,before being dismembered as victors justice.(Parts of Poland,Czechoslovakia and Alsace Lorraine.)Oh,the frailty of our poohbahs in reordering the world. How about that haul in Ukraine? If they are going to dump their dirty business records, they should have pitched them further out to sea. 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__label__wiki	0.759484	0.759484	Toronto woman hand-paints smiles onto masks to raise money for charity Lyndsay Morrison Weekend Weather Anchor and Community Videojournalist, CTV News Toronto @Lyndsay_CTV Contact Published Wednesday, November 25, 2020 7:03PM EST TORONTO -- Sandy Gordon’s mask may cover her mouth, but it’s not hiding her expression. “I know that if someone can’t see me smiling, they can see my ‘smile,’” she tells CTV News Toronto. The Toronto woman has been hand-painting personal protective equipment throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, crafting colourful masks with big goofy grins. “They all get the same reaction – ‘Wow, I love your smile, I love that mask, where did you get it,’” Gordon says. A friend suggested she sell the masks. Gordon decided she would, but for a good cause. Recently, she launched “Sandy’s Smiles for Hope.” “During COVID-19, I felt like spreading joy was a great way to combat the sadness people are feeling, and at the same time do something that would benefit the local community,” she explains. One hundred per cent of the proceeds from every mask sold are going to Seeds of Hope, a volunteer program helping people experiencing homelessness in Toronto. “We love Sandy’s masks. Having a smile on a face on a mask for people just adds some joy,” Kimberly Curry, executive director of Seeds of Hope, says. “Sandy just decided, ‘what can I do to help the situation and what’s going on.’ And she said, ‘this is my way I can help.’” “We do have a very vulnerable community in Toronto and every year there are people experiencing homelessness and are impoverished,” Gordon says. “Seeds of Hope just provides so many wonderful services to those in need with housing, with food, with other essential emergency kits and I wanted to support them.” In two weeks, Gordon has already sold about 60 masks. “I was hoping if I could make 100 masks, that would be wonderful. I think I’m going to surpass that,” she says. Gordon adds that she’s enjoying painting the masks so much that she will continue doing so as long as there is interest. “For me to make someone smile from something as simple as me having fun, using my artistic talent of painting a smile on a mask, is just absolutely fantastic,” she says. “The more masks I sell, the more people I’m helping. And as long as people need masks, people need smiles.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3718
__label__wiki	0.573642	0.573642	Lipstick Under My Burkha Movie Review: A Relatable And Realistic Entertainer Almost a year after the movie was set to release, this fiery piece of cinematography art finally got released today. The movie got into tornado of nonacceptance by the censor board. The movie came into public eye even before releasing and got huge support from the film fraternity and movie goers equally. And today, bold feminism and taboo rebuking has won. The movie is set in a typical Indian society, where patriarchy is rampant. In the middle of the usual humdrum of a routine life, four women try to reach for what’s forbidden to them. The story is one of turmoil, pain, swallowed humiliation, unshed tears, unspoken resentment and anger. And all this is not without a bang. Lipstick Under My Burkha takes the Indian woman’s struggle to audience. The elderly woman who has unfulfilled wishes, a wife who faces sexual brutality from an autocratic husband, a teenager who just wants to have freedom to listen to her favourite songs and a young girl who wants to be sexual. Among these characters, a lot is portrayed. The movie follows the slices from lives of four protagonists. Usha Parmar (Ratna Pathak Shah), Rehana Abidi (Plabita Borthakur), Shirin Aslam (Konkona Sen Sharma) and Leela (Aahana Kumra) are four special women. Women who wear Lipstick under their Burkha. Residents of a congested residential building in Bhopal, these women try to fly a bit everyday. But secretly. Usha, a woman of 55 is lost somewhere in her responsibilities of managing a sweet shop, a building and acting her age. Meanwhile, she yearns the caress of a man. So she keeps herself engrossed in erotic novels and enjoys her phone sex to the climax (pun intended). She goes to learn swimming in the name of satsang and moans in bathroom. She is a woman who wants more than what this society is ready to give her. Then there is Rehana. A young college student who is a rebel at heart and loves Miley Cyrus (again secretly). She is out of her Burkha the moment she steps out of her home. But she is dutiful too as she goes around helping her parents in their tailoring shop. Shirin is a super sales-woman by the day and forced-into-duty wife by the night. Somewhere in the middle of being raped by her husband, multiple childbirth and abortions, she finds her sanctuary in her secret job as a sales woman. The fact that she can’t sell the idea of a condom to her husband is well, a story besides the point. Meanwhile Leela is busy exploring her sexuality with a photographer. Of course, secretly from her fiancé and her single mother. Her days are filled with managing her beauty parlour and the nights…. adventures. But don’t worry, she is not sorry about any of it. As a director of the movie, Alankrita Shrivastava has weaved the lives of all four women and their sorry state beautifully. However, none of the four women are really sorry for their state. They are just trying to live in Hawaii Manzil (the building’s name), quite literally. Filled with no out-of-normal scenario, the characters are relatable at some level. With their struggles and coping mechanism, the audience somewhat tends to turn very understanding towards the characters. The movie is all about rebel and red lipstick; and you will fall in love with the leading ladies. They come and go talking of taboo subjects like sex drive, masturbation and marital rape. That too with a degree of nonchalance that gives the lie to all the preconceived notions that Mumbai filmmakers have peddled all these years. The movie may have just been initially only meant for the international film festivals, but Pahlaj Nihalani really made this into a movie to crave for. And we should thank Ekta Kapoor for making sure it reaches the audience on big screen. All in all the movie shows a lust for life even in the down lows. It has proven to be a must watch. Our Verdict: 4/5 Previous ArticleAnother Light Of Music World Flickers And Dies Down: RIP Chester Bennington Next ArticleThese 3 Delhi Based Bands Will Inspire You By Their Love For Music Once Upon A Time…. In Appreciation Of Narration	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3719
__label__wiki	0.685842	0.685842	Our Power Is Undeniable: Congress Has No Excuse, They Must Act on Immigration Anabel Mendoza January 8, 2021 Press Releases Contact: José Alonso Muñoz \| jose@unitedwedream.org \| 202.810.0746 Washington, D.C. – Today, President-elect Biden reaffirmed his commitment to take action on immigration, telling reporters at a press conference in Delaware that he’ll “introduce an immigration bill immediately” upon taking office. Sanaa Abrar, Advocacy Director of United We Dream, said: “The power of immigrant youth is undeniable. Along with our allies, we delivered a clear policy mandate to President-elect Biden, and now he and the new Democratic-controlled Congress, led by Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Schumer, must immediately pass a bill that gives citizenship to all 11 million undocumented people living in the U.S., protects people, and does not grow the deadly deportation force of ICE and CBP. Trump has spent the last four years viciously attacking immigrants, Black and brown people, and our democracy, allowing – and often inviting – white supremacy to flourish unchecked. The violent attacks at the Capitol building this week being just the latest example of this. In prioritizing a pathway to citizenship for the over 11 million undocumented people living in this country, President-elect Biden is sending a clear message about the values that the incoming administration will prioritize. This must include a moratorium on enforcement and deportation, swift executive actions to protect immigrant youth and TPS holders as they await permanent relief, the release of immigrants held in ICE and CBP detention, and the right for people to come home who have been deported. In addition, the incoming administration must defund ICE and CBP and hold these agencies accountable for the pain and deaths of immigrants.” United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation, a powerful network made up of over 400,000 members and 48 affiliate organizations across 26 states. UWD’s vision is to build a multi-racial, multi-ethnic movement of young people who organize and advocate at the local and national levels for the dignity and justice of immigrants and communities of color in the United States.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3720
__label__wiki	0.766727	0.766727	Myrdal, Alva Reimer ▪ Swedish diplomat born Jan. 31, 1902, Uppsala, Sweden died Feb. 1, 1986, Ersta, near Stockholm Swedish diplomat, government minister, author, and advocate of nuclear disarmament. She was the corecipient with Alfonso García Robles (García Robles, Alfonso) of Mexico of the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1982. Alva Reimer married the Swedish economist Gunnar Myrdal in 1924. After a career as a teacher, she served as principal director of the United Nations Department of Social Welfare during 1949–50 and became director of the UNESCO Department of Social Sciences in 1951. From 1955 to 1961 she served as ambassador of the Swedish government to India, with related duties in neighbouring Burma (Myanmar) and Ceylon (Sri Lanka). In 1961 Myrdal was named special disarmament adviser to the Swedish foreign minister. A year later she was elected to Parliament as a Social Democrat and was named head of the Swedish delegation to the Geneva Disarmament Conference. In 1966 she became minister with portfolio covering disarmament and church affairs, holding that post and the one in Geneva until 1973. Subsequently, she wrote and spoke frequently on behalf of disarmament; her publications include The Game of Disarmament: How the United States and Russia Run the Arms Race (1976). In addition to the Nobel Prize, Myrdal received the West German Peace Prize (1970; jointly with her husband), the Albert Einstein Peace Prize (1980), and the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding (1981). myositis ossificans Myrdal, Gunnar Alva Reimer Myrdal — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Myrdal (homonymie). Alva Myrdal Alva Reimer Myrdal (3 janvier 1902 … Wikipédia en Français Alva Myrdal — Alva Reimer Myrdal Alva Myrdal Alva Reimer Myrdal (3 janvier 1902 11 février 1986) est une diplomate et écrivain suédoise. Elle a reçu le Prix Nobel de la paix en 1982 pour son rôle dans les négociations pour … Wikipédia en Français Myrdal, Gunnar — ▪ Swedish economist and sociologist in full Karl Gunnar Myrdal born December 6, 1898, Gustafs, Dalarna, Sweden died May 17, 1987, Stockholm Swedish economist and sociologist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics in 1974 (the… … Universalium Alva Myrdal — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Alva Reimer Myrdal … Wikipedia Español Alva Myrdal — Alva Reimer Myrdal (January 31, 1902 ndash; February 1, 1986) received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982. Myrdal was a Swedish diplomat, politician and writer. She married Gunnar Myrdal in 1924.Born in Uppsala, she first came to public notice in the… … Wikipedia Myrdal (homonymie) — Cette page d’homonymie répertorie les différents sujets et articles partageant un même nom. Patronyme Classement par ordre alphabétique Alva Reimer Myrdal (1902 1986), diplomate et écrivaine suédoise ; Gunnar Myrdal (1898 1987), économiste… … Wikipédia en Français Myrdal — /mear dahl, dawl, merr /; Sw. /myuurdd dahl/, n. 1. Alva (Reimer) /al veuh ray meuhr/; Sw. /ahl vah rdday meuhrdd/, 1902 86, Swedish sociologist and diplomat: Nobel peace prize 1982 (wife of Gunnar Myrdal). 2. (Karl) Gunnar /kahrl gun euhr, goon… … Universalium Myrdal — Myr•dal [[t]ˈmɪər dɑl, dɔl, ˈmɜr [/t]] n. 1) big Alva (Reimer), 1902–86, Swedish sociologist and diplomat: Nobel peace prize 1982 2) big her husband, (Karl) Gunnar, 1898–1987, Swedish sociologist and economist: Nobel prize 1974 … From formal English to slang Alva Myrdal — 1968 Alva Myrdal, (Aussprache: [ˌalːva ˈmyːɖɑːl], geb. Reimer (* 31. Januar 1902 in Uppsala; † 1. Februar 1986 in Danderyd) war eine schwedische Soziologin, Politikerin und Friedensnobelp … Deutsch Wikipedia Gunnar Myrdal — (vor 1938) Gunnar Myrdal [ˌgɵnːaɹ ˈmyːɖɑːl] (* 6. Dezember 1898 in Gustafs; † 17. Mai 1987 in Stockholm) war ein schwedischer Ökonom und … Deutsch Wikipedia	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3721
__label__wiki	0.986552	0.986552	‘No Man’s Sky,’ ‘Fallout 76’ And Life After Launch For Games Seeking A Second Chance Ryan NagelhoutTwitterContributing Writer The most infamous disaster in gaming history has inspired pop culture and sparked an excavation in New Mexico to prove it wasn’t an urban legend. The failures of 1982’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial on the Atari 2600 are legendary: the game was a buggy disaster that mostly entailed falling into and crawling out of an endless string of holes. The movie tie-in was such a bust that thousands of unsold copies ended up in a landfill and became an infamous lesson in failure. It’s also something unlikely to ever happen again in an industry where no game is truly unfixable. In an industry more crowded than ever, modern video games are often released as works in progress. Even the most well-made and crowd-pleasing game may contain small bugs and require updates. These patches fix problems and add new experiences to the game that create added value. And while they open the door for frustrating add-on cost with DLC and microtransactions, in the right hands it’s a system prevents outright disasters like E.T. from ever happening again. That doesn’t mean gaming is without disappointing titles. Bad games still hit the market and highly-anticipated titles can still miss the mark. But those failures can sometimes be mitigated, and given time some games have risen to the level many hoped they’d reach when their first looks caused reason for excitement in the first place. The clearest example of a game that underwhelmed after sky-high expectations was No Man’s Sky, which was released in 2016 to a decidedly lukewarm reaction amid a mountain of hype and anticipation. The 2013 reveal trailer promised to be real footage from the game, which populated its vast planets and ecosystems as entirely procedural. No Man’s Sky promised a universe of 18 quintillion planets filled with diverse wildlife and secrets to uncover. The hype was so big after its E3 trailer that Hello Games got death threats when the game was delayed a few months. And the actual release, though reviewed positively by some, largely disappointed. Multiplayer was put on the shelf for years, one of many features missing from the initial pitch. The vast universe of the game felt sparse and empty, and once you got over the visuals of random planets and creatures, there just wasn’t a whole lot to do. For many who spent $60 on release day, buyer’s remorse was instantaneous. To this day the hype and marketing has negatively impacted the reputation of a game that’s changed considerably in the nearly four years since its release. In that time, Hello Games has rolled out many of its initial promises and then some. I bought it in September 2019 for $20 and got more than my money’s worth. The game is sprawling and expansive — earlier that month, it put out its Beyond update. Players can now grow “living ships” out of eggs and take part in multiple narrative arcs, with both solo and multiplayer missions. One system, four planets, four different horizons….#VGPUnite #NoMansSky #PhotoMode pic.twitter.com/PrlJcZYGpB — Madaxo (@Madaxo_vp) May 22, 2020 It’s far from perfect, and can tend to be grindy and sparse in moments. Even now, it still has its bugs and quirks — the animation can be janky and I’ve had some freezes and save glitches that have frustratingly lost me a few hours of play — but it’s a title that also has missions and objectives actually worth losing. If you were to take the product for what it is, not knowing its reputation for initial failure, you’d be more than satisfied by the title it’s become. It just took years of development, much of it coming after the gamers who gave it a try because of its initial hype largely came away disappointed. For those that might give it a try when it hits Xbox Game Pass in June, they might have a completely different reaction to it than they would have on PC in 2016. For games that struggled out of the gate, getting those users back is a difficult challenge. This spring saw a major expansion to Fallout 76, another title that made more news for what it lacked than what it was. Billed as four times bigger than Fallout 4, Bethesda braced fans for “spectacular” issues that were inevitable with a MMORPG version of Fallout. And the issues did come, along with some more basic complaints that Fallout 76: Wastelanders aimed to remedy. Fallout 76 was an attempt at making a very different kind of Fallout game, though it came with the traditional catchy music and marketing of major Fallout release full of promise. But what Bethesda learned is that gamers wanted things they were used to getting from those games: namely, non-player characters to flesh out the lore and feel of a world. Without those elements, the game’s bugs and issues were even more apparent in a much more barren post-apocalyptic landscape. And so Wastelanders brings with it a raft of new NPCs that have “returned” to the West Virginia gamers first explored and found full of dangerous creatures and robots but completely devoid of living NPCs. “With Wastelanders we got to take the bold vision of the original game and fill it in so it’s closer to the game that a lot of our fans wanted all along,” said Jeff Gardiner, project lead for Wastelanders at Bethesda. “Hopefully we did it in such a way that the people that already love it have reasons to enjoy it even more.” If you’ve already played through hours of Fallout 76, the Wastelanders update now adds a Miscellaneous mission back at Vault 76 where you encounter treasure hunters looking for something in the still-sealed vault. From there, the NPC-filled mission fills out. And if you’re giving 76 a try for the first time with Wastelanders, your journey in the game begins by encountering these NPCs seconds after you emerge, as if they’ve always been there. “We layered them in organically,” said Ferret Baudoin, lead designer of Fallout 76. “A year has passed and the world has changed with the arrival of outsiders adding another layer of history and interest to Appalchia.” Much has been made of the problems gamers have found in Fallout 76 in its first year, but those that worked on it said the community that’s formed around the game — even if it tends to dive into the absurd — has a direct impact on whether improvements actually get made in a title. “I know I’m going to sound corny, but we’re blessed,” Baudoin said, noting the active community in Fallout 76 despite its rough first year. “They’re dedicated, passionate, and have built a real community. Their feedback made a world of difference and has made Wastelanders shine all the brighter.” Between every two trees is a doorway to a new world ☀️#Fallout76 #FalloutPhotoMode #Fallout #BethesdaGameStudios #Bethesda #AestheticMotion #VirtualForests pic.twitter.com/mz7IJC49hF — Ęmpí 📸☀️ (@3mpireTimes) May 13, 2020 Other developers say the key element in a game improving well after its release date is fan support, even if they’re not entirely satisfied with the result, because it’s likely the feeling is mutual. “Hopefully your team cares and wants to make that adjustment to support those fans,” said Blake Low, a senior environment artist at V1 Interactive. Low’s team is working to release a first person shooter called Disintegration this summer, but he’s a Bungie alum that’s worked on Halo titles and Destiny 2, which has seen its own raft of updates and expansions in the years since its 2017 release. Many of those came after fan outcry over the life of the game, something that comes with the territory when it comes to modern titles. “That’s something we’re trying to do right now. Be out there, be listening and continue that post-launch. And see what fans want,” Low said of Disintegration. “We’re not really talking about any DLC plans but we know we’re going to support the game post-launch. and it’s really based on what the fans want. So it is definitely important that the team cares. It makes the fans care more, too.” Another V1 employee compared games like No Man’s Sky and Anthem — which will also see its core gameplay entirely reworked after a much-hyped but overall disappointing launch — to ET, but with a key difference. Unlike the Atari game forever trapped by its source code, the modern disappointments can always find second life after launch. As long, of course, as gamers are willing to return to give the game another chance. 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__label__cc	0.504099	0.495901	Arcade & Indie El Hijo - A Wild West Tale El Hijo - A Wild West Tale Steam Key Genre: Arcade & Indie Languages: German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese Publisher: HandyGames Add El Hijo - A Wild West Tale to your wishlist Videos and Screenshots El Hijo - A Wild West Tale Description of El Hijo - A Wild West Tale El Hijo - A Wild West Tale is an exciting spaghetti-western stealth game, in which you guide a 6-year-old boy on his quest to find his mother. As a six-year-old, "El Hijo" must always sneak past the dangers of his world. As he overcomes his challenges, he gains self-confidence and cunning and with it more schemes to get past his foes. On his journey, he will find himself in a remote monastery, a harsh and unforgiving stretch of desert and a frontier town rife with crime and villainy. The journey begins when a farmer and her son El Hijo are attacked by bandits who raze their farm to the ground. The mother decides to leave "El Hijo" at a secluded monastery in order to protect him. However, El Hijo decides that the monastic life is not for him and decides to escape. "El Hijo - A Wild West Tale" is a non-violent stealth game. Violence is instead exchanged with the mischievous, playfulness of a young child. Shadowplay is in the core of the game and "El Hijo" will often have to hide. Without needlessly adding new mechanics, the gameplay is extended naturally, as variations of existing mechanics are gradually introduced and then combined with each other to increase the challenge. These twists on familiar mechanics are often a product of the varied, increasingly dangerous environments that "El Hijo" must traverse to reach his ultimate goal. Survive the Wild West with the cleverness of a young hero Explore dark monasteries, deserts and boomtowns in a spaghetti-western world Merge with the shadows to hide from the lawless Solve playfully tricky environmental puzzles Use a playful arsenal of tactical toys to bypass and distract diverse desperadoes Inspire other children towards the path to freedom Enjoy the gripping storyline of a brave son searching for his mother System Requirements El Hijo - A Wild West Tale Windows 7+ - Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system 75 Based on 9 critics Problems with El Hijo - A Wild West Tale?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3729
__label__wiki	0.597544	0.597544	Super Mario 3D Worlds Does the Wii U Still Have a Life? By Matt Forde , September 11, 2015 4:00 pm January 30, 2017 1 176 It may only seem like yesterday that the latest mad contraption to come out of Nintendo was released. Surprisingly, this November the Wii U will hit the three year mark. It’s easy to criticize the successor to the Wii considering the lack of sales and games in comparison. One thing that the Wii U defiantly strives for is quality over quantity. Anyone buying the console today would have the luxury of choosing between such terrific titles as Super Mario 3D Worlds, Super Smash Bros Wii U, Bayonetta 2 & Splatoon. Yet this is just a mere taste of what is on offer. Since Nintendo’s Digital Event at E3 many people have speculated (including myself) that the Wii U has been written off by the company. Nintendo’s showcase consisted of 3DS games or for the majority nothing we hadn’t previously seen. Then during this years Pokemon World Championship the announcement everyone has been waiting for was revealed. Pokken Tournament will be arriving on the Wii U in Spring 2016. The reveal of the title was not a shock. The choice of console it will be released on is. The general gaming community believed that the Tekken inspired fighter was sure bet for the NX. Now there is the possibility of a ‘Twilight Princess’ situation where the game is released on both platforms, but I think this is unlikely. So the question is, if the Wii U is being put to sleep so soon why release the clearly popular Pokken Tornament on it? Is there light at the end of the tunnel? Possibly, as this reveal seems to encourage the thought that the Wii U may be sticking around for quite a bit longer. How long is impossible to tell (especially with Nintendo). As a proud owner of a Wii U, I feel it would be a shame to abandon the platform so early. True the audience has only just risen to the 10 million mark, but I can guarantee the bulk of owners love the console dearly, forgiving its lacking features. Speaking of which that’s another point to consider, does Nintendo really want tor risk the 10 million loyal customers that have stuck with them through thick and thin. That’s a lot of sales that could be lost straight from the NX’s release. Most probably the NX will be backwards compatible so those that skipped the current generation will be treated to the vast library already on offer. Something I am quite jealous of. For the time being it would be great for those Wii U owners to be gifted more fantastic exclusives. Pokken could be the beginning of the the second coming. If we get surprise addition come the next Nintend0 Direct, I would like to be optimistic and believe the Wii U will be around for at least a couple more years. What sadly puts a hole in my prediction is supposedly at E3 2016 the NX will be shown to the world. How far along in development is again another question. Do Nintendo have other ideas? Have they gone back on their plans to focus all attention on the NX? Could it be behind schedule forcing them to prolong the Wii U’s life? Its time we got some answers. This is the thing with Nintendo, you may think they are easy to read, then they do something so off the wall no one would have ever predicted it. A Pokemon game on a console is a rare outing, one that is likely to help boost sales so you would have thought Nintendo would preferably rather see a strong start for their next console as apposed to a strong finish for their last. Imagine if you buy a Wii U for Pokken in Spring, to then find yourself mere months later being asked to shell out for another. Personally I dont see a friendly consumer approach. Though, when times are hard you have to break a few eggs to make an omelette. It’s just how many eggs can Nintendo afford to break? Do you think the Wii U still has a life? Or are the curtains closing on Nintendo’s current console? Leave us a comment below to tell us why. The Innovations That Brought Us the Best Online Games for Girls Five Awesome Mobile Games You Should Try Out DiRT 5 is a complete change in direction, and that’s a good thing Ten Of The Best Video Game Movies – Ever	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3735
__label__cc	0.679229	0.320771	politics for the people About Vox Political and Mike Sivier Conservative UK: the State of the Nation How YOU can win the ‘War on Plastic’ Vox Political Cookie Policy Thurrock UKIP councillor Robert Ray suspended from party “Robert Ray, pictured getting into the back seat of a car, was found to be twice the legal alcohol drink-drive limit when he was arrested” [Image: BBC]. Here’s a bit of comedy while we wait for David Mitchell’s comments on tax avoidance to be uploaded to YouTube by the team at The Last Leg. According to the BBC: A UKIP councillor who asked police “Do you know who I am?”, when he was arrested for drink driving has been suspended. Robert Ray, 65, admitted drinking and driving after a party function at Orsett Hall Hotel, Essex, last June. At Basildon Magistrates’ Court last week, he was banned from driving for 19 months and fined a total of £1,160. UKIP has confirmed the Thurrock councillor had been “suspended from party activity”. The court was told when Ray spoke to officers, he asked them: “Do you know who I am? I am a prominent councillor, I know the police commissioner.” The UKIP comedy parade rolls on. Follow me on Twitter: @MidWalesMike Join the Vox Political Facebook page. If you have enjoyed this article, don’t forget to share it using the buttons at the bottom of this page. Politics is about everybody – so let’s try to get everybody involved! Vox Political needs your help! If you want to support this site (but don’t want to give your money to advertisers) you can make a one-off donation here: Buy Vox Political books so we can continue bringing you the best of the mainstream media. Health Warning: Government! is now available in either print or eBook format here: The first collection, Strong Words and Hard Times, is still available in either print or eBook format here: This entry was posted in Politics, UKIP and tagged conviction, drink, drive, Essex, Robert Ray, suspended, Thurrock, UKIP on February 14, 2015 by Mike Sivier. ← Tory smear tactics are too obvious by far A message for rich tax-avoiders from The Last Leg → 8 thoughts on “Thurrock UKIP councillor Robert Ray suspended from party” steve scott February 14, 2015 at 7:29 am If I’d been the policeman, in reply to the “Do you know who I am” line I would have replied “Do you know who you are, sir “. Mike Sivier Post author February 14, 2015 at 1:45 pm Or when he said he knew the commissioner of police: “You’re going to get to know him a lot better, sir.” Mr.Angry February 14, 2015 at 8:26 am Surely he was only trying to emulate his leader Farage when do you see him without a glass in his hand, maybe he gets party funding from Jack Daniels. hstorm February 14, 2015 at 10:18 am Oh thank goodness… it’s been hours since we last saw an arrogant, over-entitled ‘Kipper bringing his party into disrepute in really embarrassing circumstances. It was so quiet, I was starting to worry the Earth’s magnetic field had reversed or something. Dave Robinson February 15, 2015 at 11:12 am hard to fathom politics — if it’s not UKIP falling from grace it’s hypocritical labourites with 2 and 3 houses or fiddling expenses or tories doing the same and avoiding taxes — and we are supposed to look UP to these dishonest and corrupt people ? 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__label__wiki	0.630096	0.630096	Wave Motion Cannon Animation Principles Weekly Motion Cannon Write-ups Maid Dragon Scum’s Wish Support WMC November 18, 2016 / 7 comments Some Misconceptions About The Anime Demarcation Problem Anime has a demarcation problem. The release of Shelter and the subsequent controversy have made this abundantly clear. By “demarcation problem,” I simply mean a definitional problem, but I find the word demarcation to be a more precise way of describing the issue. Think of a nation whose government is trying to carefully define its borders. In the act of demarcation, the nation wants neither to include land that does not belong to it, nor to exclude land that is rightfully its own. This is the challenge of demarcating the anime/non-anime border (1); we don’t want to include things that we feel aren’t anime, and we want to avoid excluding things we feel definitely are. Yet, it seems almost any reasonable definition we formulate trips up on one of the two. Let me be clear up front: this piece is not about resolving this issue. I leave that arduous task in the hands of fans with sharper, more analytical minds than my own. What I want to do here is clear up a few misconceptions, some presuppositions about the problem. I think some fans will observe others debating the question, “What is anime?” and attribute one or more beliefs or ideas to the interlocutors that actually have no necessary connection to the demarcation problem itself. Now, invariably, anyone reading this can hop onto Twitter and round up a bunch of examples of anime fans discussing the demarcation problem who adhere to one or more of the ideas I claim aren’t necessarily tied to it. I am not arguing here that this never occurs. I am claiming that there is no logical necessity tying the demarcation discussion to these other beliefs I discuss below. These incidental ideas may happen to be held be some demarcationists, but they aren’t essential features of the argument. Furthermore, that there are concrete, real life examples of people who want to figure this stuff out who also don’t subscribe to the ideas below. So, here are some common misconceptions regarding the anime demarcation problem: This Problem Is Unique To Anime Many who don’t see any practical utility in discussing anime’s demarcation problem will throw their hands up in exasperation while thinking to themselves, “Only anime fans could get wrapped up in a debate so utterly pedantic.” Without disputing the otaku penchant for pedantry, I will note that arguing about definitions has a long and important history, particularly in some fields that might surprise you. According to the distinguished philosopher of science Larry Laudan (from whom I borrow the phrase “demarcation problem”), we’ve been trying to demarcate science from pseudoscience for over 400 years (!), since the scientists of the seventeenth-century first began to reject Aristotle’s criteria for scientific inquiry. That discussion has carried on in science and philosophy up to this very day. Now, most practicing scientists probably couldn’t care less whether or not the work they’re doing falls under a rigorous theoretical definition of science, and the same likely holds true for animators working on Japanese TV productions (2). I’m not trying to lend unearned gravitas to the anime demarcation discussion; rather, I simply want to point out that semantic (somehow this has become a bad word) disputes are not trivial by nature and have been engaged in by intelligent people of all types for a long, long time. The fact that the solution to a theoretical problem doesn’t hold practical utility for most people should not be grounds for its immediate dismissal as unimportant. “What Is Anime?” Is A Normative Question Attempting to demarcate anime from non-anime is categorically not an attempt at sorting the good cartoons from the bad. Anyone who would disguise the latter as the former can be safely ignored. I’ve observed the curious phenomenon of fans becoming angry that some proposed demarcation criterion would classify a show they like as non-anime. It seems as if some fans believe that saying an animation is not anime is to insult that animation somehow. Why? At some point, the term “anime” became infused with value. Perhaps this can be partially attributed to how it was marketed to foreign audiences. When anime was first making inroads as a viable consumer product in America, distributors like Manga Entertainment sought to draw a hard line between anime and traditional Western animation by marketing anime as graphically violent and explicitly sexual material (link NSFW). Anime was superior because of blood ‘n boobs. The proceeding decade saw anime marketing target a younger demographic (3), so it didn’t identify the product as closely with the R Rated. Yet, it was still sold as cool because of its otherness. Maybe somewhere along the way, the message about anime as unique entertainment product was subconsciously heard/interpreted as a normative statement. The above is only a theory, and, at best, explains only part of the reason for the misconception of the demarcation problem as a normative one. In reality, the demarcation problem is merely a question of fact and definition, not which animations get to be considered cool. Any additional claims about the inherent superiority of one kind of animation over another are stowaways aboard the good ship Demarcation and, thus, should not be considered part of the ship itself. It’s Actually Just A Purity Test A slightly different, more specific version of the above misconception is that the demarcation problem is nothing more than a purity test (around 35:00). Some fans believe that the question, “What is anime?” is actually code for, “How Japanese is your animation?” Unless you have either the correct number of Japanese people working on an animation, or Japanese people comprise the appropriate creative positions on the animation staff, your production is not anime…or so the characterization goes. Fans adhering to the purity test objection, and thus rejecting the demarcation problem, may be motivated by the inclusive notion that everybody should have the opportunity to make an anime if they want to (4) or they may just be looking for a reason to dismiss the discussion. First, this depiction of the problem presupposes its answer. Certainly, geography and the culture in which the creatives spent their formative years are possible criteria for demarcation; however, these are not the only possible criteria. Many people would define anime according to its narrative, stylistic or filmic elements. Others would look at the financial side of things e.g. who is funding the production or who is an animation’s intended audience. Assuming that demarcation is a purity test dismisses these hypotheses out of hand. Rather than excluding their viability through the very framing of the problem, one should consider these and other possible demarcation criteria and evaluate them on their merits. I said earlier that the purity test assumption is a more specific version of the assumption of normativity. Even calling the demarcation problem a “purity test” gives away the fact that these objectors see demarcation as a normative enterprise. There’s nothing built into the demarcation problem to adjudicate the purity of an animation. Logically speaking, demarcation is an exercise in classification only; it is a discussion seeking to develop more precise categories and more accurate language. Even if one’s demarcation criteria involve geography and culture, this does not imply that they are saying anime is pure or that because one animation features more Japanese talent it is purer than those that feature less. The term purity connotes superior value, and, again, these sorts of considerations are external to the demarcation problem itself. (5) It Has Been Sufficiently Solved Some fans don’t engage with the demarcation problem because they just don’t think it’s a problem. For these folks, the question, “What is anime?” has been answered sufficiently. Yet, I believe that the Shelter controversy illustrates that (a) there is no consensus in the anime community regarding demarcation and (b) demarcation criteria that may have previously held up under scrutiny will become less and less useful as time goes on. Consider the geographic criteria, which draw the borders of anime around “animations made chiefly by Japanese creators for Japanese audiences.” I have espoused this as an adequate definition for anime, but the more I talk to people and the more I look into the way anime production is going, the more I believe that the globalization of the industry is going to make this definition obsolete. To Be Hero serves as a fine example here. This offbeat comedy is produced by Haoliners Animation League in Shanghai, created and animated by Chinese people, supervised by Shinichi Watanabe of Excel Saga fame, and advertized and aired on both Japanese and Chinese television. Good luck untangling this enough to determine if it meets the geographic criteria. To Be Hero may seem like an edge case, but this won’t be true forever. Productions like this are, in all likelihood, only going to increase in number. As the development of technology marches forward, the diversity among and space between the collaborators only promises to get larger, and the idea of a home base of production might start to become anachronistic. As I stated at the beginning of this piece, I’m not here to solve the demarcation problem. But, neither am I here to declare it insoluble. The question, “What is anime?” is a question worthy of much thought and exploration. I want people thinking about possible solutions to this problem, not so I can ruminate in pedantry, or so that I smugly know which animations are cooler, purer or better. Talking about anime’s demarcation problem will benefit the community by helping us zero in on what it is we are such big fans of. (1) Some might balk at seeing this anime/non-anime binary. This article is not concerned with defending the concept of binaries of even bivalent logic in general. However, when we classify items, we put them in a group because they meet a list of individually necessary and jointly sufficient conditions. We call this animal a goose and not a duck because it meets the criteria for gooseness rather than duckhood. This seems to be how we get by with language and correct each other’s’ word use. (2) The analogy breaks down when one introduces the further complication that the word “anime” holds different meanings in different cultures. Where a scientist might be angry that some proposed definition of science makes room for horoscopes, a Japanese animator would likely shrug if you told them that your definition of anime includes The World of David the Gnome. (3) Due in no small part to the diversification of the kinds of anime being licensed and distributed in America. (4) This motivation, while coming from a good place, seems problematic to me because it is assuming the definition of anime in its objection to the pursuit of a definition of anime. If everyone should be able to make an anime, then what exactly is it that they should be able to make? (5) Many advocates of geographic and cultural demarcation still consider co-productions to be anime, but, if they were concerned with purity, surely co-productions would be deemed less pure than animations created by only Japanese people. The argument of the objector isn’t that demarcation is about seeking some magic number of Japanese people that need to be involved with an animation a la the Sorties Paradox…is it? Because, I see very little evidence of this practice. TheSubtleDoctor Doc has been watching anime since the late 90s and writing about it since 2013. He'll talk your ear off on Twitter about Monogatari, Macross or Evangelion. When he's not curating his anime list, Doc can be found playing JRPGs, watching Liverpool Football Club lose or listening to hip-hop. But more than any of these things, he's proudest of being a father. TheSubtleDoctorAuthor website analysis, anime, argument, debate, demarcation, what is anime Women in Gundam Weekly Motion Cannon: Flip Flappers Episode 6 Karandi November 18, 2016 — 6:23 am A lot of us are just happy to watch and let the definitions take care of themselves. You’ve raised some interesting points about why the discussion tends to go nowhere when people do discuss the definition though. TheSubtleDoctor November 18, 2016 — 6:56 am There’s absolutely nothing wrong with your position! Not every fan of something has to engage with it at the same level. I think consumption is a perfectly healthy stance for the individual and the fan community to which they belong, so long as the consumer isn’t disparaging those who engage at other level just for that engagement. It’s unfortunate that the discussion goes nowhere if people are assuming that these “stowaway” positions/ideas are essential features of the discussion (i.e. if you are a discusser of x, you believe list Y). Hopefully recognizing these misconceptions for what they are, things that have no necessary connection to the discussion, others can be encouraged to participate. Because arguing about demarcation doesn’t entail that you believe in the purity test, etc.! Martin Wisse November 18, 2016 — 6:42 am Was there actually a real controversy about Shelter being anime or not, or was it just a bunch of Reddit moderators being clueless, followed by the usual dumster fire of overreaction and death threats from Reddit users? Because from all I’ve seen, nobody else had a problem with it. Looking at it from the perspective of Damon Knight’s old definition of science fiction — “what we point to when we say it” — Shelter was clearly anime. Knight’s definition is an acknowledgement that it is impossible to define any medium, genre or artform 100% correctly, that this is largely a futile exercise and it’s more fruitful to look at what the community as a whole thinks it is about. It helps explain why people can get angry about definitions that exclude their particular edge case, as it would exclude it and them from the broader anime community. it “solves” the demarcation problem by shifting the focus from the individual work under discussion to how the community receives it: is it produced by an anime studio, does it involve well known anime creators, is it streamed by an anime streaming services, do the usual suspects tweet about it, blog about it, pirate it, undsoweiter. it’s a dynamic, evolving process which I personally find more fruitful and interesting than having a definition argument. (Which of course means that there is a case to be made that Thunderbolt Fantasy is also anime) Love this comment. There’s a lot to respond to here, but I will start with this: why define artistic mediums and not other things (like ducks) by ostension? We decided to call ducks “ducks” because of ostention, but our classification of them, our definition of them, is an intensional definition (list of individually necessary and jointly sufficient conditions). We have a definition for the artistic medium of animation already; I don’t think there is argument about that. The argument is about this subsection of it that isn’t a genre or a new medium…it’s just this other thing (to us anyway). When do communities get to do the defining and why? Is it just for practical reasons because creating intensional definitions that don’t fall into the traps of the demarcation problem proves to be to difficult? And, what if communities disagree on definition and usage? Does then the community split and each has its own “private” language? Buffaloe November 18, 2016 — 12:42 pm I’m glad you followed up the discussion from WaruiDeshou with a written piece. Messy problems oftenly make for interesting disussions. I think you are pretty spot on with the conflation of demarcation and normativity. A reason for that might be that “Anime” has become the foundation of fanhood’s identity. People run Anime-websites, Anime-blogs, Anime-youtube-channels and consider themselfes Anime-fans. As a result of that, the idea that a certain cartoon might not be anime can become a problem for the people that like it and wish to discuss and celebrate it. Because then, this cartoon might stand outside of the confines of the fandom and it’s institutions. Anime-fans can only concern themselfes with a cartoon if it is “Anime”. This means, that a problem of demarcation can quickly become a normative problem, if not beeing Anime means to be excluded from the discourse. TheSubtleDoctor November 18, 2016 — 3:38 pm I am absolutely with you here. In various ways, people attach these stakes to the discussion because of their fan identities. Your point is astute and well made. DaLadybugMan November 29, 2016 — 4:22 am So we’re trying to define an English loanword of a Japanese loanword of an English word, huh? The demarcation dispute gets even trickier when you include a lot of things that have a strong relationship to anime but are clearly not anime, because the phrase “anime fandom” is not used to refer specifically to anime. Visual novels, light novels, and manga are clearly not anime, but as many anime are based off them, discussion of “anime fandom” implicitly includes them for simplicity’s sake. Then you have things like Thunderbolt Fantasy, which is clearly not anime, but since it’s written by Gen Urobuchi and a few Japanese companies were involved, it still gets seen as being within the anime sphere of discussion. So if we’re talking about what sort of discussion should be allowed in a community, as is the case with the Reddit Shelter debate, I think definition needs to be a bit looser and more flexible, since drawing distinctions like “you can talk about Azumanga Daioh but not Yotsuba& since only the former has an anime adaptation” or “you can talk about Berserk, but only the arcs that have been adapted” get to be ridiculous. I think that, in the future, the line between what is and isn’t anime is going to get hugely blurred. Eastern and western media are already symbiotically influencing each other. But for now, I think there’s a clear distinction: if a piece of animated media is produced by a staff with a predominantly Japanese cultural background, that’s anime. “Japanese cultural background” meaning “having lived a large portion of life in Japan.” “Predominantly” meaning “enough to have notable influence.” Coproduction would be influence shared in roughly equal measures–an “anime but also not anime” zone where drawing distinctions becomes largely pedantic. For example, back in 2012, there was a PV for something called “Ladybug” that was a coproduction between Zagtoon, Method, and Toei Animation that was clearly using a Japanese animation style and used many tropes from the magical girl genre. Definitely notable anime influence. Somewhere in production, there was a major shift, and it became a CG cartoon, with Toei’s involvement fading out. We saw character designs shifting to reflect the change more, the magical girl elements shifting to something more like superheroes, and a story structure more commonly seen in western television. A bit of Toei’s influence remained, but the series was no longer “anime” or even “an anime coproduction” as much as it was “French animation.” French writers and directors, French animation companies, a French setting…that’s undeniably the predominant cultural background the show was born from, so it’s undeniably a French cartoon. And there’s obviously nothing wrong with drawing distinctions like that. Despite artistic similarities, manga is not manhua is not manhwa is not western comics. Manhua and manhwa are more likely to show up in discussion of anime spheres just because China, Taiwan, and Korea are closer to Japan geographically, linguistically, and culturally. But then again, clearly western media with some form of Japanese influence like Stephen Universe, Scott Pilgrim, RWBY, or Pacific Rim are likely to pop up in those conversations as well. And maybe someday, coproduction will become the norm and we’ll have to abandon or repurpose the term “anime” in favor of something more broad. I just don’t think that day has come yet. Search WMC Follow WMC by Email Wave Motion Cannon by CJ Hitchcock, ibcf, Grant Jones, Josh Dunham, Patrick Price, SaveVsJared & The Subtle Doctor is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Based on a work at http://wavemotioncannon.com. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at Wave Motion Cannon. WMC is Moving! 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__label__wiki	0.896297	0.896297	How The Witcher’s Ciri Could Appear In Cyberpunk 2077 By Jonathan Wright 2 months ago Ciri making a cameo appearance in CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 has been a prevalent theory among fans for more than five years now, but where does it actually come from? Well, as you may know, in The Witcher saga by Andrzej Sawpkowski, Princess Cirilla is a descendant of Lara Dorren, bestowed with unique powers because of the Elder Blood that flows in her veins. Due to this, some even call her the Lady of Space and Time, since she’s able to travel anywhere and anytime. Now, we know that Netflix’s live-action adaptation is slowly building towards showing the Cintran Princess’ ties to the Source magic, but CDPR’s trilogy of video games has already depicted the full extent of her abilities. In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, when Geralt finally finds Ciri, she talks about all the words she traversed to hide from Eredin and his spectral riders. In one of them, she explains that people “had metal in their heads, waged war from a distance, using things similar to megascopes. And there were no horses, everyone had their own flying ship instead.” While that’s a vague description at best, fans have always interpreted it as the studio’s way of teasing that we may find Ciri at some corner of their vast new open world experience. After all, people with metal in their heads is most definitely a reference to the cybernetic implants that the citizens of Night City can get to enhance their senses in Cyberpunk 2077. And as ScreenRant explains: Considering Ciri likely spent months in the world of Cyberpunk, there’s a good chance she could pop up during the events of Cyberpunk 2077. If [she] does appear, though, it likely won’t be in a large capacity, but rather as a small Easter Egg. Resident Evil 2 Mod Swaps Claire For The Witcher 3's Ciri That being said, as much as we’d like to see the character in the upcoming action RPG title, director Adam Badowski has revealed in a previous interview that he’s explicitly against this idea, saying: “We are not Kingdom Hearts, we are not joining universes, and I know that there are a lot of fans on the team and they would like to have Ciri in the game. But I am totally against it, still.” Of course, CD Projekt CEO Marcin Iwiński stated in the same interview that there’s still time for the Cyberpunk 2077 helmer to change his mind. Besides, even if we don’t get the lady Witcher in the game, we can likely expect the studio to reference the universally acclaimed Wild Hunt in at least some capacity. Source: ScreenRant	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3761
__label__cc	0.707131	0.292869	Was It a Mitzvah [Good Deed] Or a Sin Not To Kill King Sha’ul {Saul}? – Part 2 Was It a Mitzvah [Good Deed] Or a Sin Not To Kill King Sha’ul {Saul}? – Part 2 The Bible Testifies That King Sha’ul Tried To Kill David Warning! This article is appropriate only for those who believe in Judaism. Is it Possible To Prove That G-d had ruled that David Erred? An Examination of the act of Yehu {Jehu}son of Yehoshafat son of Nimshi II Kings {parts of} chapters 9 and chapter 10 1] And Elisha the prophet called one of the prophets’ disciples, and said to him: gird up your loins and take this flask of oil in your hand and go to Ramot-gilad. 2] And when you come there, see there Yehu the son of Yehoshafat the son of Nimshi, and go in and make him rise up from among his brothers and carry him in to an inner chamber. 3] Then take this flask of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, “Thus says G-d, I have anointed you king over Israel”. Then open the door and flee and do not wait. 4] So the young man, the youthful prophet, went to Ramot-gilad. 5] And when he came, behold, the commanders of the army were sitting; and he said, I have an errand regarding you, O commander. Then Yehu said, To which one from all of us? And he said, to you O commander. 6] Then he rose and went into the house and he poured the oil on his head and said to him, thus says, G-d the L-rd of Israel: I have anointed you king over the people of G-d, over Israel. 7] And you shall strike the house of Ahav {Ahab} your masters; then that I shall be avenged of the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of G-d at the hand of Izevel {Jezebel}. 8] For the whole house of Ahav will perish: and I will cut off from Ahav all that urinate upon the wall and him that is shut up and him that is left free in Israel. 9] Now I will make the house of Ahav like the house of Yarovom [Jeroboam] son of Nevat and like the house of Basha the son of Ahiyya: 10] And the dogs shall eat Izevel in the portion of Yizri’el {Jezreel}, and there shall be no one to bury; then he opened the door and fled. 11] Now Yehu came out to the servants of his master and one of them said to him, Is all well? Why did this lunatic come to you: And he said to them, you know this man, and his way of talking. 12] Then they said, it’s a lie; please tell us now. So he said, thus and thus spoke he to me, saying thus says G-d, I have anointed you king over Israel. 13] Then they hastened and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with the shofar, saying, “Yehu has become king”. Yehu carried out the prophetic command. II Kings chapter 9 21] Now Yehoram said, “Harness!” and he harnessed his chariot. Then Yehoram the king of Israel and Ahazyahu king of Judah went out each in his own chariot and they went out against Yehu and met him in the portion of Navot {Naboth} the Yizri’elite. 22] Then it came to pass when Yehoram saw Yehu that he said, “Is it peace, Yehu”? Then he answered, “what is the peace that should extend to the lewd practices of your mother Izevel and her abundant witchcrafts”? 23] And Yehoram turned his hands and fled and said to Ahazyahu, Treachery, Ahazya. 24] Then Yehu drew a bow with his full strength and hit Yehoram between his arms and the arrow went out at his heart and he sank down in his chariot. 25] Now he said to Bidkar his captain, take him up and toss him into the portion of field of Navot the Yizri’elite, for remember when I and you rode together after Ahav his father, so had G-d pronounced this burden upon him. 26] “Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Navot, and the blood of his sons”, says G-d, “and I will bring retribution upon you in this plot of ground” says G-d; so now take him and toss him into the plot of ground according to the word of G-d. 27] But when Ahazya the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the way of the garden house; then Yehu chased after him and he said, also he too, strike him upon the chariot in the ascent of Gur which is by Yivli’am. And he fled to Megiddo and died there. 30] Then Yehu came to Yizri’el and Izevel heard and painted her eyes and adorned her head and looked out at the window. 31] Then Yehu came to the gate and she said, Is it peace? you Zimri, who killed his master? 32] And he lifted up his face to the window and he said who is with me? Who? And there looked out at him two or three officers. 33] Then he said, throw her down, so they threw her down and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall and on the horses and he trampled her. 34] Then he came in and ate and drank and said: go see now to this cursed woman and bury her for she is the daughter of a king. 35] Then they went to bury her and did not find her except for her skull, her legs and the palms of her hands. 36] So they came back and told him. And he said, this is the word of G-d, which he spoke by his servant Eliyahu {Elijah} the Tishbite, saying, in the portion of Yizri’el shall dogs eat the flesh of Izevel. 37] And the carcass of Izevel shall be as dung upon the open field in the portion of Yizri’el; so that they shall not be able to say, This is Izevel. II Kings chapter 10 6] Then he wrote a letter the second tome to them saying, if you are mine, and you will obey my voice, take the heads of the men your master’s sons and come to me to Yizri’el tomorrow this time; now the king’s son, being seventy persons, were with the notable of the city , who were raising them. 7] And it came to pass when the letter came to them, that they took the king’s sons and slew seventy persons and put their heads in baskets and sent him them to Yizri’el. 11] So Yehu slew all that remained of the house of Ahav in Yizri’el and all his great men and his familiar friends and his priests until he left none remaining. 12] And he rose and he came and went towards Shomron, namely, he was at the shepherds’ meeting house on the way. 13] Then Yehu found the brothers of Ahazyahu King of Judah and said, “who are you”? and they told him, “we are the brothers of Ahazyahu and we are going down for the welfare of the sons of the king and the sons of the queen mother”. 14] Then he said, take them alive. And they took them alive and slew them at the pit of the meeting house, forty two men and he did not let any of them survive. 15] Then he went from there and came across Yehonadav the son Rekhav coming to meet him and he blessed him and he said to him, is your heart upright as my heart is with your heart? Then Yehonadav answered it is, indeed it is, give me your hand, so he put out his hand and he took him up to him to the chariot. 16] Then he said, come with me and see when I am zealous for G-d; so they set him up for riding in his chariot. 17] Then he came to Shomron and slew all that remained for Ahav in Shomron until he had utterly destroyed him according to the saying of G-d which he spoke to Eliyahu. II Kings chapter 10 verse 30 30] And G-d said to Yehu, because you have done well in executing that which is right in my eyes, and have done to the house of Ahav according to all that was in my heart, your children of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel. From here perhaps there is a proof that after the prophet had anointed David as king, it became his obligation to kill Sha’ul that shed blood [the cohanim/priests of Nov] at the first opportunity, just as Yehu received praise, when he at the command of G-d shed the blood of the king from the house of Ahav at the first opportunity. And the verse testifies that by exterminating the house of Ahav the result is “that I shall be avenged of the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of G-d at the hand of Izevel”. That is to say that the purpose of the assassination was to remove the killers that ruled the people. One should add that even though the person that was killed here was the son of Ahav and not Ahav himself [who was punished in a different manner] this son was also infected with the sin of murder. For behold in II Kings chapter 6 verses 31 and 32 it is stated: 31] Then he said, the L-rd do so and more also to me, if the head of Elisha the son of Shafat remains on him today. 32] But Elisha sat in his house and the elders sat with him; and the king sent a man from before him; but before the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, do you see how this son of a murderer has sent to remove my head? See to it, that when the messenger comes, shut the door and push him out with the door; is not the sound of his master’s feet behind him? Radak explained there 32] He sent a man – the king sent a man before him to remove the head of Elisha. But before – …And the matter of the verse is that the king sent a man before him to Elisha and before the messenger appeared to him, he said to the elders that the king has sent a man to remove his head, for it was told to him by means of prophecy…. The son of a murderer – the son of Ahav that murdered Navot, so too does he desire to murder me. In addition I should add that if there was a danger that even Sha’ul might kill the prophet Samuel because he anointed David [I Samuel 16,2] “Then Samuel said how can I go, for if Sha’ul hears, then he will kill me”, all the more so there was a high possibility that the king Yoram [sometimes called Yehoram] the son of Ahav would have killed the man that anointed Yehu to be king [this man according to the sages is the prophet Yona {Jonah}] if he had the ability and therefore the king had the status of a Rodef. For it is a commandment to kill the Rodef not just to save yourself but also in order to save others [Shulchan Aruch, C.M. 425:1]. But perhaps one could push away the proof that David erred. For the son Ahav had a number of deficiencies that weren’t present in the case of Sha’ul. Therefore perhaps by Yoram, there was no room for piety above the law in order to spare him from death, while in the case of Sha’ul it was fitting to be pious above the strict letter of the law. Deficiencies That Were Present Specifically In Yoram [Yehoram] The Son Of Ahav Despite all of his deficiencies, Sha’ul was very religious. But it seems based on II Kings, chapter 3 verse 3 that it is applicable to Yoram the son of Ahav what the author of the Shulchan Aruch ruled in C.M. 425:5 , namely: An Apikorus from Israel, and they are idol worshippers or those that do transgressions in order to anger G-d, even if he ate an improperly slaughtered animal or wore a garment that contains a forbidden mixture of fabrics in order to anger G-d, such a person falls under the category of an Apikorus, that deny the Torah and the prophets of Israel; it being a mitzvah to kill them; if he has the power in his hand to do it openly, he kills. And if not, he should make use of trickery until he should cause their deaths. How? If he sees one of them fall into a well and there is a ladder in the pit, he comes early and says: “behold I am occupied with getting my son down from the roof and I will return it to you, and similar methods like this. But the star worshippers [ a euphemism to avoid the wrath of the censor ] when we don’t have a state of war between them and us, and the shepherds of sheep and goats in places where the fields belong to Israelites and similar people to these, we do not cause their deaths, but it forbidden to save them. In what case our we dealing with, with an Israelite who is a sinner and he continually stands in his wickedness and repeats it continually, such as, the shepherds of sheep and goats who act lawlessly regarding robbery and they go in their evil ways; however an Israelite who is a sinner but does not stand in his wickedness continually, rather he does transgressions for personal gratification, for example, he eats improperly slaughtered animals to satisfy his passion, such a person, it is a mitzvah [ a commandment ] to save him and it is forbidden to stand inactive while his blood is being shed” (see Yoreh Deah chapter 158). Sha’ul didn’t prevent anyone in Israel from celebrating Passover, Shavuot, and Succot according to Jewish law. But Yoram did prevent them. And this is a translated quote of Radak on Hoshea chapter 8 verse 4: “And even though the kingdom of Yarovom [Jeroboam] was from the Almighty, may he be blessed, like Ahiyya the Shilonite had said; {however} at the time that they appointed him king they did not ask the mouth of G-d and Ahiyya the prophet; nor did he say to them to appoint him as king, rather he just told him the future. Furthermore, once they saw that he prevented them from ascending to Jerusalem before G-d and he [in addition] made calves [as statues for forbidden worship] they should have removed him from the monarchy for Ahiyya said that the condition for being a monarch is he does what is right in the eyes of G-d. And similarly the other kings of Israel were not appointed by the mouth of G-d, except for Yehu the son of Nimshi”. Sha’ul had a righteous son that gave him rebuke. We didn’t hear that Yoram had a righteous son. A Proof From the Case of Bar Kamtza In the tractate Gittin pages 55 and 56 we learn that the Caesar of Rome sent an animal to be sacrificed at the Temple and the wicked man Bar Kamtza physically damaged the animal. It was a type of blemish that invalidates the animal for the sacrificial service by Torah standards, however, according to the standards of the Gentiles, it does not. The sages of the Sanhedrin thought to eliminate Bar Kamtza who threatened to inform to the Emperor that the Jews were planning a revolt against Rome. The proof being that the Jews didn’t agree to sacrifice the Emperor’s animal. At the end they did not kill Bar Kamtza because an elder of the Sanhedrin, Rabbi Zechariah son of Avkulos claimed that one should be pious above the law and not kill Bar Kamtza [who was a Rodef] because perhaps people will wrongfully deduce that Bar Kamtza was killed because he put a blemish on an animal that was consecrated for a sacrifice and not because he was a Rodef. Concerning the piety of Rabbi Zechariah the Talmud states: “Rabbi Yochanan said ‘Onvutanuto’ of Rabbi Zechariah son of Avkulos destroyed our Temple burnt the Heichal Building [where the Holy of Holies was located] and exiled us from our land”. Rashi explained there, ‘Onvutanuto’ – His tolerance that he tolerated this and did not kill him”. And the Meiri commentary there explained: – “And you learn from this that all who have a presumption of striking the community by means of the monarchy, it is permitted to kill him and as they said, “they thought to kill him so he wouldn’t go and inform on them to the monarchy. Rabbi Zechariah said to them”, etc. Now they said about him, the tolerance that he tolerated this and did not kill him destroyed our Temple”. From here we learn seemingly, a proof that there is no room for piety above the law when a Rodef endangers the entire community. And just as the results testified that Rabbi Zechariah erred when he showed piety above the law, so too the results of the compassion of David for Sha’ul testify that David erred. Notwithstanding all of what I have written, it is difficult to end with a conclusion that King David made such a serious mistake, because: For with great strain we can claim that Rabbi Zechariah son Avkulos erred in regard to what conditions we use to apply the law of sanctification of the name of G-d [which supersedes our obligation to preserve life] and he was not simply trying to be pious above the law. Or else we can say that there is a type of piety above the letter of the law that it is worthwhile to endanger ourselves on behalf of this, while there is another type of piety, which does not justify putting the community in danger. When our sages list the sins of David in Tractate Yoma page 22 and in tractate Shabbat page 56, they do not count among them his compassion for Sha’ul. The Bible several times calls David by the name “Servant of G-d”, and in I Kings 15:5 the Bible seemingly testifies that David isn’t guilty of the serious sin of Rabbi son of Avkulos. Now this is a translated quote of the Bible there: “that David did what was upright in the eyes of G-d and did not depart from all that he commanded him all the days of his life, except for the matter of Uriah the Hitti”. The Final Conclusion Therefore by straining ourselves we are forced to conclude that even though the results of David’s compassion for Sha’ul were awful, nevertheless, if David had killed Sha’ul, the evils befalling Israel would have been greater. If so, I will try “to patch up” Malbim’s viewpoint in order to understand on the simple level how to explain the actions of David. The first possibility to explain David’s decision is the following: At the beginning David assumed that the most efficient method available to deal with the danger that stood before him and his soldiers was to kill Sha’ul. However after he saw Sha’ul’s chastity, he concluded that Sha’ul is still somewhat connected spiritually to G-d, and is capable of being swayed to change his ways by proper rebuke. Together with the bad feeling that David received when he cut Sha’ul’s robe [which David saw as a sign from G-d], he concluded that he didn’t size up the reality of the situation correctly. He concluded that since Sha’ul was the anointed of G-d, there would be many loyalists of Sha’ul [despite the love of Yehonatan] who would try to take revenge or to kill David [at the very least among the soldiers of Avner] if David was responsible in any way for Sha’ul’s death. Therefore he concluded that in the long run, there would be less danger to him and his soldiers, specifically by showing mercy to Sha’ul, combined with proper rebuke that would cause Sha’ul to change his ways [which did indeed occur on a temporary basis]. Another possibility to explain David’s actions is that, in the merit of the attribute of chastity of Sha’ul in the cave, David received Divine inspiration from G-d [in contrast to simply a bad feeling] at the time that he cut Sha’ul’s robe. Namely, he received the correct understanding, that one should not kill Sha’ul because the fit time and conditions for Sha’ul’s reign as king to end, had not yet arrived. Now I found a number of sayings of the sages to support this viewpoint. In Yalkut Shimoni to II Samuel chapter 19 we explicitly learn that another enemy of David, namely, Shimi the son of Geira, was saved in merit of the Divine Inspiration that David received concerning Shimi. Therefore it is not so difficult for us to assume that David also received Divine Inspiration in the matter of how to deal with Sha’ul. And here I will quote from the words of the midrash: “Shall there be any man put to death this day?”, etc. – David saw by Divine Inspiration that in the future a man would descend from him that would perform a great act of salvation and he is called “a Jewish man” [Esther 2:5]. In his merit the Holy One Blessed Be He said to David, “you saved Shimi in order that this righteous man would be born. On your name shall I write him for it was said, ‘a Jewish man’ [Esther 2:5]”. Regarding this it was stated “the memory of the righteous for a blessing” [ Mishlei/Proverbs 10:7 ] – This is Mordechai, “and the name of the wicked shall rot” [ Mishlei/Proverbs 10:7 ] – this is Haman and his colleagues. In Midrash Shocher Tov [110:5] it is written: “The words of G-d to my master sit at my right or alternately translated, sit for my Benjaminite” [Psalms 110:1] wait for Sha’ul the son of Kish, a Benjaminite [ based on I Samuel 9:1 ], for still it his time and after Sha’ul dies you will be king. In the Targum translation to Psalms 110:1 thus is it written: G-d said by his words to place me master over all of Israel, however he told me sit for a while for Sha’ul who is of the tribe of Benjamin until he dies; for one monarchy does not come sooner than its time at the expense of a fellow monarchy. Appendix: Undue Flattery to Agripas and Those Similar to Him It is stated in tractate Sotah at the end of chapter 7 that at the time when King Agripas was reading the verse, “You may not appoint a foreigner”, etc. [Deuteronomy 17:15] tears dripped from his eyes because he was not from the seed of Israel. They said to him, “you are our brother”. Now at the same time Israel became liable to extinction because they unduly flattered Agripas. For even though they didn’t have the ability to protest, nevertheless, they should have been silent and not strengthen him in this way [by saying you are legitimate, you are our brother]. And this is the punishment of one who gives undue flattery in the matter of a transgression because he is afraid of the other person and is not concerned about the fear of the Holy One Blessed be He [until here is the translated quote of the Mishna Brura chapter 156]. The Vilna Gaon Predicted That The Generation In Which The Son Of David Arrives In Will Be Entirely Liable Based On A Sin Similar To The “Agripas Sin” Rabbi Yochanan stated, if you see a generation continually getting smaller, wait for him, for it was stated, “And the afflicted {alt translated, poor} people you shall save”, etc. [II Samuel 22:28]. Rabbi Yochanan stated, if you see a generation that many troubles come upon it [the generation] as a narrow river, wait for him, for it was stated, For he will come as a narrow river a spirit of G-d is miraculous within it [Yishayahu/Isaiah 59:19]. And in the adjacent verse, “Now a redeemer shall come to Zion”. Furthermore, Rabbi Yochanan stated, the son of David only comes in a generation that is entirely meritorious or entirely liable. In a generation that is entirely meritorious, for it is written, “And your nation, all of them are righteous forever they shall inherit the land” [Isaiah 60:21]. In a generation that is entirely liable, for it is written, “And he saw that there was no man and he was astonished for there was no intercessor” [Yishayahu 59:16]. And it is written, “For my sake I will do it” [Yishayahu 48:11]. [Rabbi Yochanan’s words are quoted from tractate Sanhedrin page 98]. The Vilna Gaon explained in his commentary to Esther 1:5 , derech haremez, over what issue will the generation be entirely liable and here are his words: And the matter is that in the footsteps of the Messiah, audacity will be come great [end of tractate Sotah] and the youths shall strongly embarrass the elders and the elders shall rise before the youths. Now this is their intention of what was said [tractate Hagiga, page 14] “18 curses did Yishayahu {Isaiah} curse them with, but his mind was not appeased” etc. Now this is hard to accept. For did it enter your mind that Yishayahu was a hater of Israel? Rather every hardship that befalls Israel in the exile brings closer the deliverance, as it is stated, “a payment that is entirely of hardship”. Therefore all the curses are for their benefit; but even so, his mind was not appeased until he said, “the youth shall behave with arrogance towards the elder” [Yishayahu 3:5], for then definitely the messiah comes, for in the footsteps of the messiah audacity will become great. And the matter of this audacity is that they establish a judge and a leader who is not fit. And they said [tractate Sanhedrin page 7] “All who establish a judge who is not fit, it as though they have planted a wooden Asheira idol”, etc. Furthermore in the Yerushalmi they are called gods of silver and gods of gold [see there the words of Maharsha]. Now therefore the youths embarrass the elders. However that the elders stand before the youths, who forced them to do this? Rather the audacity has become overwhelming and it is even present in the elders and in all of them, also in the great men of the generation. And they said, [tractate Sotah page 41] “At the time that they gave undue flattery to Agripas, the enemies of Israel [a euphemism to avoid saying a negative statement] became liable to extinction. And therefore Israel became liable specifically in that generation. by Mr. Shlomo Moshe Scheinman (the author of an article on Argaman that appeared in Techumin, Volume 26) To Go To Homepage of this site – https://vilnagaon.org	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3762
__label__cc	0.720271	0.279729	PRAGUE MICROFESTIVAL Festival Director: Olga Peková Organizing Team: Louis Armand, Ondřej Buddeus, Ewelina Chiu, Elizabet Kovačeva, David Vichnar Media: Ondřej Buddeus, Tereza Novická, Olga Peková Translators: Teáta Binar, Tereza Novická, Alena Kopečná, Elizabet Kovačeva, Olga Peková, Simona Schröderová, David Vichnar Photography: Vadim Erent, Ry Hallada Partners: Vlak Magazine, Psí Víno, Petr Štengl, Equus Press, Litteraria Pragensia Books, Dusie Press, Österreichischer Kulturforum Prag, Department of Anglophone Literatures and Cultures, Charles University in Prague Festival is run thanks to the support of the City of Prague grant programme. Contact: praguemicrofestival@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrazskyMicrofestival The Prague MicroFestival (PMF) came about in an effort to resuscitate the Prague International Poetry Festival, founded by Louis Armanbd in 2004, a major undertaking on the scale of the Prague Writers’ Festival, with over 40 writers participating from over 20 countries (including Charles Bernstein, Andrej Soznovsky, Tomaz Salamun, Drew Milne, Jaroslav Rudis, Sudeep Sen, Anselm Hollo).Unlike the annual Writers’ Festival, the Prague International Poetry Festival was integrated into the local culture, with events in established local reading venues, with the aim of fostering dialogue among writers and audience members. PMF’s history dates back to April 2009, when a group of Australian poets (Pam Brown, Phil Hammial, Jill Jones, Mike Farrell) and Irish poets (Trevor Joyce, Maurice Scully) visited Prague thanks to funding from the Australia Council and Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs. Along with UK poet Kevin Noland and a group of local Czech and English-language writers, this combined week-long visit became the first MicroFestival. During the three years since that time, PMF has evolved into a major event on Prague literary scene and the only non-commercial literary festival of its size. Since 2011, PMF has entered into a partnership with the Czech poetry magazine Psí Víno and the publisher Petr Štengl, who has released the first anthology of Czech translations originated with the festival, Polibek s rozvodnou (2012). The purpose of the PMF is to provide a forum for poetic exchange, a non-profit alternative to the existing Festival circuit which caters to primarily establishment writers with the inclusion of token Czech authors, and is commercially orientated. The PMF is a non-profit event run by artists, volunteers and students; all events are free of charge and fully bilingual (English/Czech). The focus of PMF is threefold: to present writing that is innovative/experimental; writing that moves across genres and media (visual culture, music, film) and writing that could be broadly defined as “translocal”, that is, writing outside the confines of nationalism, pursuing a broadly cosmopolitan agenda. It aims to introduce new innovative approaches into the Czech milieu, as well as put Prague on the map of experimental world literature, show Prague as a re-ememerging genuinely cosmopolitan centre, whose citizens from all backgrounds and nationalities are contributing to a vital and unique literary culture.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3767
__label__wiki	0.944583	0.944583	Published Tuesday, November 24, 2020 9:20AM CST Last Updated Tuesday, November 24, 2020 1:36PM CST WINNIPEG -- The province has reported 12 more Manitobans have died of COVID-19 as of Tuesday, many of which are linked to outbreaks at hospitals and care homes. For more than a month straight, Dr. Brent Roussin, the chief provincial public health officer, has listed off a growing list of Manitobans who have died of COVID-19 every single day. Tuesday saw that grim trend continue, as Roussin reported the deaths of 12 more people. These deaths include: A man in his 60s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at St. Boniface Hospital, Unit E6; A man in his 60s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at Health Science Centre unit A4; A woman in her 60s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at St. Norbert personal care home; A woman in her 60s from the Winnipeg health region; Two men in their 70s from Southern Heath–Santé Sud health region; A woman in her 70s from the Northern health region; A man in his 80s from the Southern Heath–Santé Sud health region and linked to the outbreak at the Villa Youville personal care home; A man in his 80s from the Southern Heath–Santé Sud health region and linked to the outbreak at Oakview Manor; A man in his 80s from the Winnipeg health region and linked to the outbreak at Parkview Place; A man in his 90s from the Prairie Mountain Health region and linked to the outbreak at the Fairview Personal Care Home; and A woman in her 90s from the Southern Heath–Santé Sud health region and linked to the outbreak at the Rest Haven Nursing Home. Roussin said the province defines COVID-19 deaths as someone who has died and has tested positive for COVID-19 unless health officials can clearly say it was not responsible for the death. "If COVID-19 was at all related to it, then we would consider that a COVID-related death," Roussin said. He said, as an example, if someone died in a car crash and had tested positive for COVID-19 – it would not be counted as a COVID-19 death. Since March, 248 people have died of COVID-19 in Manitoba. ACTIVE CASES OF COVID-19 MAY BE LOWER THAN RECOVERIES, ROUSSIN SAYS These cases bring Manitoba's total number of cases to 14,558 since March, though the province removed five cases from the total on Tuesday due to a data correction. The province also reported 280 more people have recovered from COVID-19 as of Tuesday, which brings Manitoba's total recoveries to 5,633. The province reported the number of active cases is 8,677, but Roussin said the actual number of active cases might be much lower. He said if the number excludes those in hospital and accounts for unreported recoveries – which are considered 10 days after symptom onset – then the number of active cases would be 3,363 active cases. There are now 292 people in hospital due to the virus, including 47 people in intensive care. MANITOBANS NEED TO BRING THE NUMBERS DOWN, TOP DOCTOR SAYS "We all know we need to bring these numbers down," Roussin said, adding the caseloads are straining the health-care system. "It does require us to limit a lot of things we love to do, but right the message is really clear – we need to stay home as much as possible." Roussin said the more people stay home, the fewer contacts each case will have, which will lead to a drop in Manitoba's surging cases. He reported 476 new cases of COVID-19, which have pushed Manitoba's five-day test positivity rate to the highest it has ever been, reaching 14.2 per cent on Tuesday. The majority of the cases are in the Winnipeg health region, which reported 257 cases of COVID-19 and has a test-positivity rate of 13.9 per cent. The other cases reported on Tuesday include: 111 cases in the Southern Health–Santé Sud health region. This is a developing story. More to come. File image: Josh Crabb/CTV News A virologist answers your top questions about a COVID-19 vaccine 'This is the year to adapt': Manitoba premier asks residents to change holiday plans Manitoba reports record spike of more than 540 new COVID-19 cases on Monday Will COVID-19 vaccines be available in schools? Manitoba's top doctor weighs in The reason why liquor and cannabis stores are considered essential services in Manitoba	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3772
__label__wiki	0.602855	0.602855	Hawaii (disambiguation) Hawaii (horse) Kahului is a census-designated place (CDP) in Maui County, on the island of Maui, in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Kahului hosts Maui's main airport (Kahului Airport), deep-draft harbor, light industrial areas, and commercial shopping centers. The population was 26,337 at the 2010 census. The retail center for Maui residents, Kahului has several malls and major stores (including department stores in the Queen Kaahumanu Center); other significant groupings of stores are in Lāhainā such as the Lahaina Cannery Mall, the Happy Valley area of Wailuku, Maui Market Place and Maui Mall, which are both also located in Kahului; and The Shops at Wailea in Wailea. Kahului is not generally considered a tourist destination. It does feature the Alexander & Baldwin Sugar Museum, Kanaha Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary, Kanaha Beach County Park, and the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. Kahului is served by Kahului Airport, located outside of the CDP. Kahului was initiated by European Americans during the 1850s with the acquisition of the land between Makawao and Paia by Henry Baldwin and Samuel Alexander. They were planning a sugarcane plantation and mills. After the two realized their source of water was miles away, they built an irrigation ditch 17 miles long from Haleakalā to their plantation. The project took two years to complete. The plantation flourished and the owners bought more land for additional sugar mills. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Kahului,_Hawaii Coordinates: 21°18′41″N 157°47′47″W / 21.31139°N 157.79639°W / 21.31139; -157.79639 Hawaii (English pronunciation: i/həˈwaɪʲi/ hə-WY-(y)ee; locally, [həˈwɐ(ɪ)ʔi]; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi]) is the 50th and most recent state of the United States of America, receiving statehood on August 21, 1959. Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in Oceania and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in Polynesia, occupying most of an archipelago in the central Pacific Ocean. Hawaii is the only U.S. state not located in the Americas. The state does not observe daylight saving time. The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic Hawaiian archipelago, which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southeastern end of the archipelago, the eight main islands are—in order from northwest to southeast: Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui and the Island of Hawaiʻi. The last is the largest island in the group; it is often called the "Big Island" or "Hawaiʻi Island" to avoid confusion with the state or archipelago. The archipelago is physiographically and ethnologically part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania. This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Hawaii Hawaii is a state of the United States, nearly coterminous with the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii may also refer to: 48575 Hawaii, an asteroid Hawaii (island), the largest island in the Hawaiian Islands Hawaii County, Hawaii, coterminous with the Island of Hawaii Hawaii, California, former name of Haiwee, California Ancient Hawaii Kingdom of Hawaii Republic of Hawaii Territory of Hawaii Hawaii (1966 film), a 1966 film adaptation of Michener's 1959 book Hawaii (2013 film), a 2013 romantic drama film directed by Marco Berger Hawaii (novel), a 1959 novel by James Michener Hawaii (band), a speed/power metal band Hawaii (album), a 1996 album by the High Llamas "Hawaii" (The Beach Boys song), a 1963 song by the Beach Boys off their Surfer Girl album "Hawaii", a song by Mew on their 2009 album No More Stories... "Hawaii" (Modern Family), a 2010 episode of Modern Family This page contains text from Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia - https://wn.com/Hawaii_(disambiguation) Hawaii (1964–1990) was a South African bred Thoroughbred racehorse who was a Champion at age two and three (Southern Hemisphere) in South Africa after which he was sent to race in the United States by owner Charles W. Engelhard, Jr. where he was voted the 1969 American Champion Turf Horse honors. Among his wins in the United States was a track record setting performance in the mile-and-a-half Man o' War Stakes on turf at Belmont Park. At stud Hawaii retired from racing after the 1969 racing season having won 21 of 28 career starts with earnings of US$371,292 (equivalent). Sent to stand at stud at Claiborne Farm in Paris, Kentucky, he sired Henbit, who raced in England and won the 1980 Epsom Derby. Hawaii died at Claiborne Farm in 1990 at age twenty-six and was buried in their Marchmont division equine cemetery. In 1977, Hawaii was elected to the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. 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But its over, now, Trippin on you Yeah Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah Some time some day, I found a better way He didnt know how to love me babe, so I'm going my way All the fussing and fighting, God it made me change But you've made me stronger fight another day And its over, now, trippin on you I don't know what has changed, is it me or you? Is it you or me to blame? I don't have a clue Gonna take my time, Gonna slow down my stride That is all you said, to keep me behind, yeah Now you realized that I don't know what you say Now I can't go on without you in my way Latest News for: kahului, hawaii Leveling Off: Mortgage Delinquencies Continue to Rise but Pace Moderating in October, CoreLogic Reports The Marshall News Messenger 12 Jan 2021 Hawaii began in mid-October, so we may see the growth of tourism reverse some of the economic effects of the pandemic ... Other metro areas with significant overall delinquency increases included Odessa, Texas (up 10.3 percentage points); Kahului, Hawaii (up 7.8 percentage points) and Midland, Texas (up 7.5 percentage points).... DC metro unemployment back below 6% Wtop 06 Jan 2021 The Washington metro area’s unemployment in November fell below 6% for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began ... Among all metro areas, El Centro, California, and Kahului, Hawaii, had the highest November unemployment rates, at 16.4% and 16% ... Source .... Community gifts car to security guard after he biked 3 miles to return a mother’s lost wallet Newsner 06 Jan 2021 Aina Townsend did what he thought was right, and for that he was graciously rewarded by his community. It all started before Christmas when Townsend, 22, found a wallet in a shopping cart of the grocery store where he worked as a security guard in Kahului, Hawaii ... “I was just doing what I felt was the right thing to do.”. Screenshot ... Share.... Hawaii security guard bikes miles to return woman's lost wallet, his community buys him new car ABC7 05 Jan 2021 One couple in Hawaii got an unexpected delivery earlier after a ... Chloe Marino said she was in a hurry at a Foodland grocery store in Kahului, Hawaii, with her 5-month-old son Cooper, when she lost her wallet.... Security guard bikes 3 miles uphill to return wallet. Gofundme to buy him car 23k Democratic Underground 23 Dec 2020 One couple in Hawaii ... Chloe Marino said she was in a hurry at a Foodland grocery store in Kahului, Hawaii, with her 5-month-old son Cooper, when she lost her wallet.... A security guard biked more than 3 miles to return a woman's lost wallet. Now, ... Henry Herald 22 Dec 2020 One couple in Hawaii got an unexpected delivery earlier this month after a security guard from a local grocery store turned up at their front door. Chloe Marino said she was in a hurry at a Foodland grocery store in Kahului, Hawaii, with her 5-month-old son Cooper, when she lost her wallet.... Live skunk found roaming at Kahului pier Honolulu Star-Advertiser 16 Dec 2020 A live skunk was found ...... A Positive Signal—For Now: CoreLogic Reports Serious Delinquencies Leveled Off in September for the First ... The Marshall News Messenger 08 Dec 2020 Other metro areas with significant overall delinquency increases included Odessa, Texas (up 10.3 percentage points), Midland, Texas (up 7.9 percentage points) and Kahului, Hawaii (up 7.5 percentage points).... DC metro unemployment falls to 6.6%, region regains 36,000 jobs Wtop 04 Dec 2020 The unemployment rate in the metropolitan D.C. region was 6.6% in October down from 6.9% in September. However, the jobless rate is still much higher than the 2.9% D.C ... Department of Labor ... The D.C ... Kahului, Hawaii, had the highest October unemployment rate, at 22.5% ... Source .... Hawaii pursues remote workers during pandemic Las Vegas Review-Journal 30 Nov 2020 22, 2020, in Kahului, Hawaii ... HONOLULU — Software engineer Raymond Berger begins his work day at 5 a.m., before the sun comes up over Hawaii ... They’re touting Hawaii’s paradisaical and safety attributes ... She had never been to Hawaii before ... “We want to do our part in keeping Hawaii safe.”.... Hawaii seeks to be seen as a remote workplace with a view Billings Gazette 29 Nov 2020 A group of Hawaii leaders is trying to attract more people like Matsui to work remotely in Hawaii during the pandemic ... 22, 2020, in Kahului, Hawaii ... 19, 2020, in Hanapepe, Hawaii.... Pandemic in Paradise: ‘Paychecks From San Francisco Get Spent in Hawaii’ CBS Sports 29 Nov 2020 HONOLULU (AP) — Software engineer Raymond Berger begins his work day at 5 a.m., before the sun comes up over Hawaii ... 22, 2020, in Kahului, Hawaii ... They’re touting Hawaii’s paradisiacal and safety attributes ... She had never been to Hawaii before ... “We want to do our part in keeping Hawaii safe.”.... State tightens pre-arrival COVID-19 testing program for trans-Pacific travelers Hawaii Tribune-Herald 20 Nov 2020 Starting Tuesday, two days before Thanksgiving, trans-Pacific arrivals in Hawaii must have a negative COVID-19 test result from a trusted testing partner prior to departure to avoid a mandatory 14-day quarantine ... The test must be taken within 72 hours of travel to Hawaii, and a negative test result must be received prior to departure.... Independent online (SA) \| 16 Jan 2021	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3776
__label__cc	0.66733	0.33267	West End Suzuki: 01382 477252 W.E. Rental New Cars In Stock Car Finance – West End Suzuki Make An Enquiry Book Now Buying a car from West End Suzuki means buying from a company that has a reputation for excellence. Whether you are looking for a new Suzuki or wish to secure a great deal on a high-quality pre-owned car, we can provide competitive finance tailored to your individual circumstances. Our sales team will be able to advise you on the many options available when wishing to finance your vehicle’s purchase. We have listed below the available options when making your purchase. Personal Contract Purchase or PCP There are a range of options available to help you finance your car. One option that may be right for you is the Personal Contract Purchase or PCP. Under this plan your car purchase will be supported by one of our approved finance providers. Thereafter it will be your responsibility to make the agreed monthly payments for the duration of the agreement. A portion of your car’s value will be deferred until the end of the agreement – called the Guaranteed Future Value – which is the minimum value that we can guarantee your vehicle will be worth. At the end of your agreement period, you will be presented with three options: part-exchange the vehicle for a new car, pay the optional final payment and retain the car or return your car with no further payments (subject to terms and conditions). Personal Contract Hire or PCH Personal Contract Hire or PCH works in a similar way to PCP, the main difference is that ownership of the vehicle would not be assumed at the end of the agreement period and instead the car would be handed back. However another vehicle could then be chosen under the same scheme (subject to credit checks). Hire Purchase or HP Alternatively you may opt to buy your car through Hire Purchase or HP. After paying an initial deposit, you then pay the remainder of the value of the car in instalments, normally over a period of between one and five years. In effect you are hiring the car until you make your final payment after which you will own it. There is also the option of a Personal Loan, which is a common way for people to buy a car on finance. Personal loans can be taken from banks, building societies and finance companies and duration of the payment of the loan can vary depending on what you agree beforehand with the loan company. Loans from banks for cars can be paid off over a number of years, and will have a fixed rate of interest. We have some helpful videos which provide more information on each finance option. To find out more on any of these options or about any other ways to make a car purchase, please contact us today. One of our sales team will be delighted to answer any questions you may have and guide you through the variety of car financing options on offer. Make Model Registration Mileage Dundee, DD5 2RZ CONTACT 01382 477252 Craig Tunnicliffe (Sales Manager) sales@westendsuzuki.co.uk Barry Johnston (Aftersales Manager) service@westendsuzuki.co.uk Vehicle Parts Department parts@westendsuzuki.co.uk Customer Services customerservice@westendsuzuki.co.uk Whilst Operating a Phased Return to Business Operations on Reduced Staffing Levels, We Currently Are Open for Car Sales on Saturdays From 9.00am to 5.00pm and Sundays by Appointment Only. City Quay Cars SIGN UP FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFERS ON NEW & USED CARS I also want updated on new reviews © 2021 West End Motors Website by Red Route Group About Us News & Updates Careers Terms and Conditions Cookies and Privacy	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3779
__label__wiki	0.735484	0.735484	The UN Global Ceasefire is an ongoing petition to put a ‘pause’ on current conflicts in the mid of a pandemic and humanitarian crisis (E.g. Middle Eastern conflicts). In order for those, who are vulnerable and at risk to have access to NGO/Humanitarian services. The pandemic now creates more complications in terms of services provided by NGOs that are put on hold, due to Covid-19 which raises more issues, aside from threats that already exists from the conflict itself. Latest status of the petition: Global ceasefire call has been supported by; 200 NGOs/2 Million citizens/Pope Francis/Malala. UN Security council fail to agree to back UN Secretary general’s call for a Global Cease Fire. It’s overshadowed by USA & China’s negotiation and tension. USA’s distrust towards WHO and withdrawal of funding is creating difficulties for international cooperation. Progress is still in development. Sign the petition here: https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/global_ceasefire_loc/ Country example, recent updates for Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): 139 Civil society organisations in DRC are called for Ceasefire across the country. Civil Society Organisations have put forward the following recommendations, to achieve a complete ceasefire across the whole country. Pressure the governing body of DRC to act upon the ceasefire and implement social and economic strategies to protect the vulnerable. Disarm and disband local and foreign armed groups. A collection of resources and information on the UN Global ceasefire. What are churches doing to help? Pope Francis supports the UN Secretary general’s call for a Global Cease Fire. Actions to Take Show your support for the cause by learning more about the issue, signing some petitions, and attending events. The United Nations has called for an immediate, global ceasefire in order to face the Covid-19 pandemic and provide humanitarian aid. I hope this Resolution will be implemented quickly for the good of those who suffer and become a first step toward a future of peace. — Pope Francis (@Pontifex) July 5, 2020	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3780
__label__wiki	0.91428	0.91428	97.9 'GRD Rocks97.9 'GRD Rocks Imagine ‘Saved By The Bell’ With Stephen Colbert Ryan Reynolds had the same reaction we all did when he learned that Stephen Colbert auditioned for 'Saved By The Bell.' Source: Uproxx Jodie Foster Returns to 'Silence of the Lambs' for Colbert Sketch We’re out here waiting for new Hannibal, and Stephen Colbert brings back the OG Silence of the Lambs. Watch Jodie Foster return to her most iconic role, as a new Late Show sketch sees Clarice Starling confront a familiar face regarding the Trump/Russia investigation. Kevin Fitzpatrick Watch Colbert's Somber, Inspiring 2016 Election Sign-Off Little in America went the way people expected in Election 2016, and anyone watching Stephen Colbert’s live 2016 Showtime special can certainly attest to that. The mood was one of shock, far more than laughter, but leave it to Colbert to still get audiences on their feet with a rousing, sober… Grand Rapids Was Mentioned On 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' I have to be honest, I’m so tired of politics that I walk away when people start talking about it. I plan to vote, but I have no interest in debating which side is better or worse. I do however love late night television, partly because I want to have my own show at some point..… Is Downton Abbey Still As Charming With American Accents? [Video] Stephen Colbert has a theory: the show Downton Abbey would not be nearly as charming and awesome if the characters spoke with American accents, as opposed to British accents. Missed Ghost on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert - See it Here [Video] Ghost has had a big 2015 with their third album, Meliora, and it's a great album! It came out August 21st, and has been in my playlist pretty much the entire time! It's so good, and the band is fantastic live. I saw them in Chicago at the beginning of October at the Riviera Theatre, and you can watc… Ghost Will Perform on Colbert's Late Show This Friday! This Friday, one of my favorite bands hit the Late Show with Stephen Colbert! Ghost is playing the show, and it'll be one of the coolest things to ever hit the TV! No one needs those lame pop girls who can only lip-sync, we want the real rockers who actually play instruments! Zelda Symphony to Perform on Late Night w/ Stephen Colbert Every time you watch a late night talk show, you always see some sort of rock or pop musician on stage performing right? Like Taylor Swift, Slipknot, Ariana Grande or whatever right? You never see a video game symphony though. Colbert Sets Jeb Bush, ScarJo, More for First 'Late Shows' We’re closer than ever to Stephen Colbert’s Late Show debut on September 8, and while George Clooney’s guest appearance gave a marquee head start, the full guest list for Colbert’s full week offers a much clearer view of the new series. Everyone from Jeb Bush to Elon Musk… Watch the Best Moments From Jon Stewart’s Final ‘Daily Show’ Jon Stewart said goodbye to The Daily Show last night in equal parts star-studded and quiet, personal fashion as former correspondents like Steve Carell, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver and Olivia Munn returned to pay their respects, while Bruce Springsteen closed out the slow with a performance ȁ… Mike Sampson 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' Starts September 8 ‘The Colbert Report’ has already said its goodbyes, while David Letterman will hang onto the ‘Late Show’ until May, so when does Stephen Colbert finally take the desk, and begin our new era of ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert?’ Find out, as CBS has released t… 'The Late Show with David Letterman' Finale in May 2015 Stephen Colbert has already begun making the final rounds of ‘The Colbert Report’ in preparation for his new CBS ‘Late Show’ hosting gig, but don’t expect David Letterman to vacate the chair just yet. The longest-running late-night host has officially set a departu…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3781
__label__wiki	0.821148	0.821148	Pompeo: Egypt would face sanctions over Russian Su-35s Turkey (current) Economy (current) Politics (current) Energy (current) Sports (current) Infographics (current) Analysis (current) Science-Technology Anadolu Post World, Americas Secretary of State does not call Sisi a tyrant, says 'it’s a mean, nasty world out there' Umar Farooq \| 10.04.2019 The U.S. warned Egypt on Tuesday against purchasing Russian Su-35 multi-role fighter aircraft, saying it would face sanctions should it go through with the procurement. "We’ve made clear that if those systems were to be purchased, the CAATSA statute would require sanctions on the regime," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said at a Senate budget hearing. "We’ve received assurances from them that they understand that, and I’m very hopeful that they will decide to not move forward with that acquisition," he added. The Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions (CAATSA) act was passed in 2017 to impose sanctions on Iran, North Korea and Russia. The aim of the legislation is to combat those countries' influences across the globe. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee's top Republican and Democrat and 15 of their colleagues sent a letter to Pompeo Monday raising a number of issues, including Cairo's decision to reportedly purchase 20 Russian Su-35 fighter jets. The letter also voiced "serious concerns about the erosion of political and human rights" in Egypt and warned that the country is "unjustly" jailing at least a dozen Americans. Pompeo did not consider Egypt's leader Abdel Fattah al-Sisi a tyrant after being asked by Senator Patrick Leahy. "I would not use that characterization," Pompeo said. "Even though he locked up political opponents and claimed victory after a sham election?" Leahy asked. "There’s no doubt that it’s a mean, nasty world out there, but not every one of these leaders is the same. Some of them are trying to wipe entire nations off the face of the earth, and others are working with us to help keep Americans safe," Pompeo said in response. "You might call them a tyrant, you might call them authoritarian. But there’s a fundamental difference in the way the United States should respond." Pompeo said he had met with Sisi, who arrived in Washington on Monday, and talked to him about "cases concerning U.S. citizens in Egypt," but didn't elaborate. Sisi has led Egypt since the 2013 ouster of elected President Mohammad Morsi. He was re-elected last year with nearly 98% of the vote after running virtually unopposed, with most major challengers either being jailed or stepping aside under pressure. Rights groups frequently accuse Egyptian authorities led by Sisi of trying and convicting political opponents on trumped-up criminal charges. Egyptian officials say all defendants receive fair trials and enjoy due legal process. Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. Please contact us for subscription options. Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi CAATSA Egypt Mike Pompeo patrick leahy Russia Sanctions SU-35 U.S. COVID-19: Turkish Cyprus announces overnight curfew Turkey: 650,000+ health workers vaccinated in 3 days COVID-19: India vaccinates over 191,100 on 1st day US imposes new sanctions on Iranian firms, individuals Egypt hopes US' Biden engages in Ethiopia dam crisis EU puts new Syrian foreign minister to sanctions list Russia initiates departure from Open Skies Treaty Egypt transfers police chief suspected of Regeni murder US terror label on Houthis may have negative effect Your source of trusted news Your opinions matter to us	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3789
__label__wiki	0.894855	0.894855	Available in: 720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay 720p.WEB 1080p.WEB 85% - Critics 78% - Audience 7.2 10 21,093 720p.BluRay 1080p.BluRay 720p.WEB 1080p.WEB A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature. Downloaded 186,850 times Björn Runge Christian Slater as Paul Spooner Elizabeth McGovern as Shirley Glenn Close as Camille Dixon Max Irons as Yuri 720p.BLU 1080p.BLU 720p.WEB 1080p.WEB Reviewed by larrys3 8 / 10 / 10 Close is Simply Mesmerizing on Screen Methodically paced but an intense and complicated drama, where Glenn Close is just mesmerizing on screen. As other reviewers have noted, it's highly disappointing she did not win the Best Actress Oscar. Jonathan Pryce and Christian Slater are also excellent in their roles, and Annie Starke (Close's real life daughter) stood out in her supporting role as the young Close character. Most able direction by Swedish director Bjorn L. Runge and superb writing of the screenplay by Jane Anderson, adapted from the novel of Meg Wolitzer. Reviewed by PotassiumMan 7 / 10 / 10 Illuminating husband-wife drama set in the literary world A fascinating story about an iconic 20th century author and Nobel Prize winner's ceremony in Stockholm is told from the vantage point of his faithful, devoted wife who first met him as one of his students decades earlier in Smith College. Based on the novel by Meg Wolitzer, it is a layered, challenging character study wonderfully brought to the big screen. Three tremendous performances anchor this film. Glenn Close is compelling and sympathetic as the painstakingly complex protagonist wrestling with long-suppressed demons and a conflicting sense of fidelity to a marital relationship that requires an extraordinary level of compromise. Jonathan Pryce is excellent in a viscerally narcissistic role that becomes more and more appalling in his character's audacity as the storyline develops; you might wonder how this man lived with himself. Finally, Christian Slater is sharp as an unctuous but quietly ruthless biographer who has set out on an investigation- a textbook example of an odious character with righteous ends. All three actors contribute extremely well, even though Glenn Close's perspective is front and center all the way. This film can be difficult to watch at times, but it's a powerful story that is well-presented and executed. It's a film that might warrant viewing a second time to evaluate the characters' dynamics to fully appreciate the heart of the story. Enthusiastically recommend. Reviewed by paul-allaer 7 / 10 / 10 Intense character study with plot twists along the way "The Wife" (2017 release; 100 min.) brings the story of an elder couple, Joe and Joan. As the movie opens, it is "Connecticut 1992", and the couple is asleep, only to be woken up by an early morning phone call. It is the Nobel Academy, informing Joe that he has won the Nobel Price for Literature. Joe and Joan are overjoyed, and celebrate. Before we know it, they and grown-up son David, a wanna-be writer himself, are off to Stockholm for the award ceremony. On the plane, Joe and Joan are approached by Nathaniel, who hopes to become Joe's official biographer. Upon arriving in Stockholm, Joan thinks back how they met at Smith College in 1958... At the point we're less than 15 min. into the movie but to tell you more of the plot would spoil your viewing experience, you'll just have to see for yourself how it all plays out. Couple of comments: the movie is directed by Swedish director Bjoen Runge, pretty much an unknown talent on this side of the ocean. Here he brings the book of the same name by Meg Wolitzer to the big screen. I have not read the book and hence cannot comment how faithful the film remains to the book. This is a very plot-heavy movie, so I am not going to say anything more about that. I will say that the movie succeeds because of its two lead performances. Glenn Close is outstanding as Joan, and frankly so is Jonathan Pryce as Joe. Christian Slater seems like he is having a ball in the supporting role of Nathaniel, the biographer-wannabe. Make sure to keep an eye out for a short (less than 5 min. of screen time) and an all-too-rare appearance by Elizabeth McGovern, who plays a veteran female writer visiting Smith College in the late 50s. The photography is nice, in particular the great overhead shots of Stockholm. "The Wife" premiered at last year's Toronto Film Festival, to positive buzz. The movie finally reached my art-house theater here in Cincinnati. No idea why it's taken over a year, but better late than never. The early Sunday evening screening where I saw this at was attended nicely (about 20 people). If you are interested in an intense character study with some nice plot twists along the way, of are simply a fan of Glenn Close or any other the other performers, I'd readily suggest you check out "The Wife", be it in the theater (if you still can), on VOD or eventually on DVD/Blu-ray, and draw your own conclusion.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3791
__label__wiki	0.716963	0.716963	Albatros DVa’s BE2e’s Nieuport 17 Sopwith Snipe The Greatest Air Race WW1 Air Evolution 1914-1915 Replacing the Horse First Aerial Victory Zeppelins The Machine Gun Interruptors Immelmann 1915-1916 Early Air Battles Somme Jul- Nov 16 Salvation – DH2 and FE2b The End of the Fokker Scourge The Technology Wheel Turns Boelcke Outgunned 1916-1917 Dog fighting Battle of Arras Bloody April New Aircraft at Last Production Delays The French Aces Dogged Determination 1917-1918 Bombing The BE2 Night Fighter The Gotha Home Air Defence HP 0/400 Technology Leaps The Triplane 1918 – Victory The German Big Push The Red Baron Mannock McCudden Allied Supremacy on the Ground Fokker DVII Has It’s Day Sopwith – Snipe WW1 Aircraft 1914-1915 -Aircraft Pfalz E.I Henry Farman F.20 Fokker Spinne RAF BE2 1915-1916 – Aircraft RAF FE2b RAF RE8 Albatros D.II RAF SE5a Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter Bristol F2b Fighter RAF BE12 SPAD XIII Fokker Dr1 Triplane Junkers J1 Fokker D.VII Albatros D.III Albatros D.Va LVG CVI Dick Forsythe Philip Clegg Ray Rimell Ian Flint Julie Cole Fokker DVII – Update 1 The Fokker Dvii project was started over 10 years ago as an amateur home build. Unfortunately, the build quality was in not really sufficent for the aircraft to be awarded a Permit to Fly. Therefore about 3 years ago a company with an excellent reputation called Craftlab in Austria was mandated to rectify matters. It turned out that the entire fuselage needed to be replaced, the landing gear rebuilt, numerous brackets and fixings replaced plus additional works undertaken. All of this made good progress until we were ready for the 1st ground runs on what we assumed to be a working engine about 1 year ago.. . Now after a second ground up engine rebuild we are nearing ground running again. In the meanwhile we would like to share some pictures of this journey. Here, in very good company, you can see the restart. The original fuselage which was pretty much ready for covering had just been stripped of turnbuckles, seat cockpit pulleys etc and this meant an effective restart. Lt. Francis McNamara VC, Australian Flying Corps 10-19 VICTORIA CROSS VINNERS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR (Q 68088) Lieutenant Francis Hubert (Frank) McNamara VC, No. 1 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps. Copyright: © IWM. Original Source: http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205315396 Supplement to the London Gazette on 8 June 1917 For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during an aerial bomb attack upon a hostile construction train, when one of our pilots was forced to land behind the enemy’s lines. Lt. McNamara, observing this pilot’s predicament and the fact that hostile cavalry were approaching, descended to his rescue. He did this under heavy rifle fire and in spite of the fact that he himself had been severely wounded in the thigh. He landed about 200 yards from the damaged machine, the pilot of which climbed onto Lt. McNamara’s machine, and an attempt was made to rise. Owing, however, to his disabled leg, Lt. McNamara was unable to keep his machine straight, and it turned over. The two officers, having extricated themselves, immediately set fire to the machine and made their way across to the damaged machine, which they succeeded in starting. Finally Lt. McNamara, although weak from loss of blood, flew this machine back to the aerodrome, a distance of seventy miles, and thus completed his comrade’s rescue. The drama of this brave episode is not entirely captured by the citation. McNamara and his wing man were flying Martinsydes armed with bombs made from converted artillery shells. One of these bombs detonated prematurely as he was trying to bomb a train badly damaging his aircraft and injuring him in the right thigh. As he climbed out from the attack he noticed that one of the BE2cs that they had been escorting was on the ground with Turkish cavalry approaching who were known to pay little attention to the concept of prisoners of war. Having crashed trying to get airborne with his fellow pilot sitting on the wing of his Martinsyde, McNamara then extracted himself from the cockpit and got back to the BE2 by which time the cavalry were in rifle range. The BE had been damaged during the bombing runs and the subsequent emergency landing – bracing wires broken, a tyre had come off, and a drum of Lewis gun ammunition wedged under the rudder bar. Those of you who have witnessed more recent attempts to start a BE in a hurry without any distractions will be aware of what a lottery it is. However, McNamara not only got the badly damaged back in the air but then flew it for over an hour back to base and landed safely. His ordeal was not over as he then nearly died when he got back from a reaction to a hastily administered tetanus jab and he got burned when attempts to revive his circulation using preheated bricks touched his bare skin. He survived the War and went on to serve with distinction in WW2 retiring in 1946. Sergeant Thomas Mottershead VC RFC For most conspicuous bravery, endurance and skill, when attacked at an altitude of 9,000 feet; the petrol tank was pierced and the machine set on fire. Enveloped in flames, which his Observer, Lt. Gower was unable to subdue, this very gallant soldier succeeded in bringing his aeroplane back to our lines, and though he made a successful landing, the machine collapsed on touching the ground, pinning him beneath wreckage from which he was subsequently rescued. Though suffering extreme torture from burns, Sgt. Mottershead showed the most conspicuous presence of mind in the careful selection of a landing place, and his wonderful endurance and fortitude undoubtedly saved the life of his Observer. He has since succumbed to his injuries. No. 29937″. The London Gazette (Supplement). 9 February 1917. p. 1445. On 7 January 1917, Acting Flight Sergeant Thomas Mottershead was on patrol near Armentieres in FE2d of No 20 Squadron. He had just returned from leave and had to contend with a late change of aircraft delaying his departure. Once on patrol at 10000 ft, he and his wingman met a pair of Albatros (DIII). Having despatched one Albatros, the other flown by Vizefeldwebel Walter Gottsch opened fire from below and behind Mottershead’s FE2d and set the fuel tank on fire quickly setting the clothing of the unfortunate pilot alight – every pilot’s nightmare. Already a holder of the Distinguished Conduct medal for destroying an ammunition train and an Eindecker in one sortie in November 1916 while flying an FE2b, Mottershead was the only non-commissioned officer to be awarded the Victoria Cross for valour in the air. Albatros G-WAHT displays at Stow Maries The skies over Essex last Sunday reverberated to the sound of WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust’s Albatros taking to the skies in mock combat with the Trusts Nieuport 17. The Albatros was flown by JeanMichel Munn and the Nieuport by its owner John Gilbert Sopwith Snipe Control Grip This is a Sopwith Snipe control grip and pretty much in line with British grips throughout the 2 wars with two slight differences. Contrary to later Spitfire and Hurricane grips the guns could be fired individually and the firing button with an integrated safety catch came later and most probably for very good reason. The levers would engage an interuptor gear which would in turn fire the guns avoiding hitting ones own propeller. The little hole at the top of the grip is a blip switch (really more a button). This is a common feature in rotary engines to temporarily stop it from creating power by switching off the magneto. This is the cause of the typical engine revv’ing sounds when a rotary-engined aircraft is taxying or coming in for a landing. Lieutenant W Leefe Robinson VC RFC “For most Conspicuous bravery. He attacked an enemy airship under circumstances of great difficult and danger, and sent it crashing to the ground as a flaming wreck. He had been in the air for more than two hours and had previously attacked another airship during his flight.”London Gazette, 5th September 1916 This VC needs little further explanation than his post flight report. Flying for 3 .5 hours at night on his own and at heights that the BE2 could only just reach, it is an incredible tale! REPORT ON NIGHT PATROLFrom: Lieut. Robinson Sutton’s FarmTo: The Officer Commanding 39 H.D. Squadron.Sir, I have the honour to make the following report on Night Patrol made by me on the night of the 2nd-3rd instant. I went up at about 11.8 p.m. on the night of the 2nd with instructions to patrol between Sutton’s Farm and Joyce Green. I climbed to 10,000 feet in 53 minutes, I counted what I thought were ten sets of flares there were a few clouds below me but on the whole it was a beautifully clear night. I saw nothing till 1.10 a.m. when two searchlights picked up a Zeppelin about S.E. of Woolwich. The clouds had collected in this quarter and the searchlights had some difficulty in keeping on the aircraft. By this time I had managed to climb to 12,900 feet, and I made in the direction of the Zeppelin which was being fired on by a few anti-aircraft guns hoping to cut it off on its way eastward. I very slowly gained on it for about ten minutes I judged it to be about 800 feet below me and I sacrificed my speed in order to keep the height. It went behind some clouds avoided the searchlights and I lost sight of it. After 15 minutes fruitless search I returned to my patrol. I managed to pick up and distinguish my flares again. At about 1.50 a.m. I noticed a red glow in N.E. London. Taking it to be an outbreak of fire I went in that direction. At 2.5 a.m. a Zeppelin was picked up by the searchlights over N.N.E. London (as far as I could judge). Remembering my last failure I sacrificed height (I was still 12,900 feet) for speed and made nose down in the direction of the Zeppelin. I saw shells bursting and night tracer shells flying around it. When I drew closer I noticed that the anti-aircraft aim was too high or too low; also a good many some 800 feet behind a few tracers went right over. I could hear the bursts when about 3,000 feet from the Zeppelin. I flew about 800 feet below it from bow to stern and distributed one drum along it (alternate New Brock and Pomeroy). It seemed to have no effect; I therefore moved to one side and gave it another drum distributed along its side without apparent effect. I then got behind it (by this time I was very close-500 feet or less below) and concentrated one drum on one part (underneath rear) I was then at a height of 11,500 feet when attacking Zeppelin. I hardly finished the drum before I saw the part fired at glow. In a few seconds the whole rear part was blazing. When the third drum was fired there were no searchlights on the Zeppelin and no anti-aircraft was firing. I quickly got out of the way of the falling blazing Zeppelin and being very excited fired off a few red Verey lights and dropped a parachute flare. Having very little oil and petrol left I returned to Sutton’s Farm, landing at 2.45 a.m. On landing I found I had shot away the machine gun wire guard, the rear part of the centre section and had pierced the rear main spar several times. I have the honour to be Your obedient servant W. L. Robinson, Lieut. No. 39 Sqdn. R.F.C. Fokker DVII – Update 3-5 Fuel and Oil Tanks This was placed behind the engine and inconveniently in front of the pilot directly under the ammunition boxes. This lead to several cases of self-destruction in the hot summer of 18 as the phosphorus ammunition used as tracers/anti balloon ammunition self-ignited burning through the boxes and the tank with a subsequent unwelcome pyrotechnic display. Only when a German pilot managed to luckily avoid the full catastrophe counter measures were taken. In the show and tell about the fuel gauge I have referred to a float mechanism which is also presented here. The gauge is an original Fokker DVII Maximall fuel gauge and you can clearly see the idea behind the mechanism in the picture. The float is set up in a tube and connected to the gauge indicator with a piece of string. Needless, to say inverted flying or actually anything but level flight might just give you a somewhat unreliable reading. Vice Admiral Bell Davies VC, CB,DSO, AFC The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the grant of the Victoria Cross to Squadron Commander Richard Bell Davies, D.S.O., R.N., and of the Distinguished Service Cross to Flight Sub-Lieutenant Gilbert Formby Smylie, R.N., in recognition of their behaviour in the following circumstances. On the 19th November, these two officers carried out an air attack on Ferrijik Junction. Flight sub-Lieutenant Smylie’s machine was received by very heavy fire and brought down. The pilot planed down over the station, releasing all his bombs except one, which failed to drop, simultaneously at the station from a very low altitude. Thence he continued his descent into the marsh. On alighting he saw one unexploded bomb, and set fire to his machine, knowing that the bomb would ensure its destruction. He then proceeded towards Turkish territory. At this moment he perceived Squadron Commander Davies descending, and fearing that he would come down near the burning machine and thus risk destruction from the bomb, Flight Sub-Lieutenant Smylie ran back and from a short distance exploded the bomb by means of a pistol bullet. Squadron Commander Davies descended at a safe distance from the burning machine, took up Sub-Lieutenant Smylie, in spite of the near approach of a party of the enemy, and returned to the aerodrome, a feat of airmanship that can seldom have been equalled for skill and gallantry. London Gazette Supplement 86, 1 January 1916 Bell Davies had a very lively career in the RNAS surviving the Great War and rising to the rank of Vice Admiral by 1941 whereupon he joined the RNR on retirement as a Commander serving as a Convoy Commodore until 1944. A man who served his country with distinction in both Wars. He was part of the RNAS’s aggressive forward defence posture forward based in France under Commander Sansom in the war of manoeuvre that existed in the Autumn of 1914. The Commander had in his band of what today would be a group of ‘technicals’ (trucks with machine guns mounted on the back) frequently vectored on to German columns by Bell Davies on reconnaissance in a Farman. Bell Davies won his DSO for repeated attacks on the German submarines’ base at Zeebrugge despite being seriously wounded in the thigh. The RNAS in France were also charged with attacking the Zeppelins for which Flt Lt Warneford won his VC by bombing one over Belgium in Jun 1915 so it was a busy year for the members of 3 Squadron RNAS. In April they embarked for Gallipoli and by October Bulgaria had joined the Central Powers providing a land route for resupply of German forces in the Dardanelles. By this time, flying a Nieuport 12, the amazing story of 13 November above unfolded. The Nieuport that Bell Davies was flying that day was a two seaters converted to a single seater with the front cockpit permanently faired over. For those of you who have seen our Nieuport owned by John Gilbert the challenge of getting the 6-foot Smylie into the cockpit would appear insurmountable. Bell Davies stood up and Smylie dived through the controls to the front cockpit. On their safe arrival, it took 2 hours to get him out. German Ignition Switch This is the standard German ignition switch/key assembly. This item was a standard feature in all German aircraft during WWI. It came in two versions – for one magnet (rotary) or two (all inline engines). The pilot was able to select off, 1st magnet, 2nd magnet (for testing during pre-flight) or both (standard setting during flight). The lever was removable but standard across all switches making life for the airfield guards that little bit more interesting but also avoiding the missed dawn patrol due to a lost key. 2nd Lieutenant GSM Insall VC RFC For most conspicuous bravery, skill and determination, on 7th November 1915, in France. He was patrolling in a Vickers Fighting Machine, with First Class Air Mechanic T. H. Donald as gunner, when a German machine was sighted, pursued, and attacked near Achiet. The German pilot led the Vickers machine over a rocket battery, but with great skill Lieutenant Insall dived and got to close range, when Donald fired a drum of cartridges into the German machine, stopping its engine. The German pilot then dived through a cloud, followed by Lieutenant Insall. Fire was again opened, and the German machine was brought down heavily in a ploughed field 4 miles south-east of Arras. On seeing the Germans scramble out of their machine and prepare to fire, Lieutenant Insall dived to 500 feet, thus enabling Donald to open heavy fire on them. The Germans then fled, one helping the other, who was apparently wounded. Other Germans then commenced heavy fire, but in spite of this, Lieutenant Insall turned again, and an incendiary bomb was dropped on the German machine, which was last seen wreathed in smoke. Lieutenant Insall then headed west in order to get back over the German trenches, but as he was at only 2,000 feet altitude, he dived across them with greater speed, Donald firing into the trenches as he passed over. The German fire, however, damaged the petrol tank, and, with great coolness, Lieutenant Insall landed under cover of a wood 500 yards inside our lines. The Germans fired some 150 shells at our machine on the ground, but without causing material damage. Much damage had, however, been caused by rifle fire, but during the night it was repaired behind screened lights, and at dawn Lieutenant Insall flew his machine home with First Class Air Mechanic T. H. Donald as a passenger. Fifth Supplement to The London Gazette of 21 December 1915 Numb. 29414, pp. 12797-98 The Fokker DVII Undercarriage Rebuild The landing gear in the (re)making. The original build one had to be discarded as the main box material and rivetting were to weak and badly executed. It was also decided to change from the Fokker version to OAV build as the servicing is facilitated. About WW1AHT WW1 Aviation Heritage Trust Ltd We intend to provide an enduring flying collection of World War I Allied and German aircraft based in the UK flying from heritage sites like Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome. Company No 8753767 Registered Charity No 1156699 info@ww1aht.co.uk rockingnacelle@ww1aht.co.uk With thanks to Darren Harbar, Huw Hopkins, Leigh Smith and Russell Savory for their magnificent photographs WW1 AHT@ww1aviation· https://radio.bfbs.com/radioplayer/station/234a1158-2f2e-5d00-8ebb-976b4309d522 At 0910 this morning - a short interview about WW1AHT. Chinook 40th Anniversary. There is a link between WW1 AHT and the 40th Anniversary of the Chinook celebrated on 22 Nov 2020 as the link explains https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3190354007737111&id=376395005799706 WW1AHT CULTURE RECOVERY GRANT Fantastic News! We have been awarded a Grant! We will be flying again in 2021 with an enhanced education programme of webinars on WW1 aviation topics and a revamped flight simulator. @dcms, @HeritageFundUK, @HistoricEngland https://ww1aviationheritagetrust.co.uk/index.php/ww1-aviation-heritage-trust-receives-lifeline-from-governments-culture-recovery-fund/ Air VCs of WW1 9-19 Sgt Tom Mottershead VC, DCM, RFC was flying an FE2d when he attacked 2 Albatros shooting one down but being set on fire by the second. He managed to get down safely and saved his observer but died of his injuries http://ww1aviationheritagetrust.co.uk/?p=3902 WW1 AHT Albatros Dva displays at last After two years of permit work and pandemic, the Trust's Albatros finally took to the air for its first display at Stow Maries Wings and Wheels on Sunday. JeanMichel Munn flew mock combat against our Nieuport 17 flown by John Gilbert	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3792
__label__wiki	0.78819	0.78819	JCK Preview: Ones to Watch These four jewelry lines are making their JCK debuts. By Rebecca Dancer on May 28, 2014 Irthly Jewelled Adornments Chaumet to Hold Joséphine and Napoleon Exhibit at Vendôme Flagship Pandora Expects to Post Organic Growth in Q4 LVMH Supercharges Management at Tiffany ELEMENTAL DELICACY Brand: Blackbird and the Snow Designer: Marie-Juliette Bird Based In: Boulder, Colo. Show Category: Design Center Booth Number: S11105 Number of pieces in collection: about 50. Back Story: While apprenticing in London under master jeweler David Courts, creator of the original Keith Richards skull ring, Marie-Juliette Bird began a collection of Victorian charms that serve as the inspiration for her own line, Blackbird and the Snow. Handcrafted from recycled metal and ethically sourced stones, the collection of antique reproduction, fine and fashion jewelry includes diamonds, gold and sterling silver. It maintains a delicate, antiquelike aesthetic while taking its cues from themes in nature: insects, wings, stars, the moon and, not surprisingly, birds. Forgoing the use of a computer, each Blackbird and the Snow piece centers around a handcrafted charm made using pre-industrial era artisanal techniques. Retail prices range from $440 to $5,700. “The natural world is my source of true inspiration,” said Bird. “I also love Victorian jewelry design, particularly the Darwinian fascination with nature. My jewelry line echoes this era of fine craftsmanship while creating a wearable ode to nature. Each piece is custom created and handmade in America using recycled gold and ethically sourced stones.” NEXT: Eco-Elegance >> RELATED STORY: JCK Preview — Coming Up Rosy >> ECO-ELEGANCE Brand: Irthly Jewelled Adornments Designer: David Alvarado Based In: Los Angeles Number of pieces in collection: 64 “My Classics Collection thus far contains six series totaling about 40 items and my Art D’Eco Collection so far has five series with seven items,” Alvarado said. “I also have the Irthly Sans Collection that will have 15 different items, with about five at the show.” Back Story: Jeweler David Alvarado set about creating an eco-friendly collection that maintains a luxurious, high-end feel in the fine jewelry arena. Made of natural materials like recycled gold, fair trade gems and conflict-free diamonds, Alvarado’s collection is an elegant ode to Mother Nature, representing both environmental conscientiousness as well as the origins of life. Pieces range from $1,000 to $10,000 at retail. “It’s a philosophical intent where I want to raise awareness of other elements of the world that I think are just as precious as jewelry,” Alvarado said, referring to his “classics” collection, which features the seed from an Ecuadorian palm tree meant to represent birth and the womb. NEXT: “I Live My Dreams” >> “I LIVE MY DREAMS” Brand: Dani by Daniel K Designer: Daniel Koren Based In: New York Show Category: Luxury Number of pieces in collection: 500 Booth Number: LUX1700 Year Founded: Dani by Daniel K was founded in 2013 and made its debut at Baselworld in 2014; The Daniel K brand was founded in 1999. Back Story: Renowned jeweler Daniel Koren, whose pieces have adorned A-listers like Oprah Winfrey and Naomi Campbell, has launched a semiprecious designer diffusion brand, Dani by Daniel K, in hopes of bringing his sought-after creations to a broader audience. Following the tag line “I live my dreams” — an admiration of female customers who pursue what’s most important to them — the collection mirrors the craftsmanship and design standards of Daniel K pieces. But rather than the likes of diamonds, emeralds, gold and platinum, Dani by Daniel K pieces are made from sterling silver, cubic zirconia and lab-grown stones, allowing for a more youthful aesthetic as well as a lower price point. The core products range from $150 to $1,000 at retail, with some specialty/statement pieces ranging as high as $6,000. The use of such materials has also allowed Koren to explore more imaginative design variations, creating pieces that complement a woman’s figure and can be worn in everyday situations as well as formal occasions. Koren hopes the new line will give all types of women the ability to wear high-quality, elegant jewelry. “This is my way of participating in their quest and to finally be able to share my love of jewelry while making it attainable to women everywhere.” NEXT: Mind & Body Jewels >> MIND & BODY JEWELS Brand: Mrs. T. Jewels Designer: Tylda Kaloustian Ghosn Based In: Beirut, Lebanon Category: Luxury Booth Number: LUXEE3 Back Story: Having left a career in advertising to pursue her true passion, Tylda Ghosn — aka Mrs. T. — allows her perfectionist nature to come through within her bold, sophisticated designs. Often centered around precious and semiprecious stones, each Mrs. T. piece spins a tale reflecting the experiences, travels and dreams of the designer, and is inspired by what she views as the interconnectivity of life. Ghosn’s creations have garnered prestigious international recognition, including the 2004 Tahitian Pearl trophy for her piece “Dalí’s Eye Revisited,” inspired by the works of Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso and Alberto Giacometti. Seductive 18-karat gold ankle and body chains, cuffs, earrings and rings comprise the designer’s current collection, which features black, brown and white diamonds. The range retails from $1,200 to $26,000.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3793
__label__wiki	0.947924	0.947924	LIM Fashion Education Foundation Adds Board Members, Including Barneys’ Vitale The new board members were elected to three-year terms. By Arthur Zaczkiewicz on May 3, 2018 Daniella Vitale Patrick Macleod/WWD The LIM Fashion Education Foundation, which is a 501-c 3, nonprofit that “provides scholarships to deserving and accomplished LIM College students,” has named six new board members. The foundation said Jay Angeletti, president of the Angeletti Group; Arnold Cohen, investor/entrepreneur; Harry Cunningham, vice president of creative services at Vera Bradley Inc.; Ed Jankowski, chief executive officer of XpressSpa; Sam Kliger, ceo of KWI, and Daniella Vitale, D.C.S., LIM College Class of 1986, ceo and president of Barneys New York, were elected for three-year terms. This new cadre joins incumbent board members Melissa Krantz, board president and ceo of Krantz and Co. Inc.; board vice president Pamela Linton, vice president for Strategic Initiatives at LIM College; treasurer Michael Donohue, executive vice president of finance and operations at LIM College; secretary Gail Nardin, LIM College Class of 1971 and senior vice president for external relations and alumni affairs at the college; Patty Farmer, LIM College Class of 1976 and entrepreneur and author; Margaret Hayes Adame, president of Fashion Group International; Elizabeth S. Marcuse, D.C.S., president of LIM College, and Chrystie Boucree Price, general counsel at Mantium Inc. In a statement, Krantz said the new board members each bring “not only their own outstanding professional expertise to our board, but also their passion for the success of the students of LIM College, who, without the financial support LIM FEF scholarships and educational enhancements provide, might not be able to take the first step in pursuing a career in the business of fashion.” Krantz noted that foundation scholarship recipients “have gone on to work as executives, buyers, entrepreneurs, brand managers and more at corporations around the world including Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, HSN, Kenneth Cole, Macy’s, Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue and Victoria’s Secret.” For more business news from WWD, see: In Price Fight Between Walmart and Amazon, Bentonville Wins Today’s Consumer: Frugal, Community-Minded and Tech Savvy Amazon, Wal-Mart and Apple Top List of Biggest E-commerce Retailers Barneys Fashion LIM College	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3794
__label__wiki	0.836141	0.836141	French Consumption In Focus As Protests Abate Galeries Lafayette is among companies handing out bonuses in an end-of-year bid to stimulate buying. By Mimosa Spencer on December 21, 2018 The aftermath of the Paris protests. Dominique Maître/WWD PARIS — As French shopkeepers shift efforts from boarding up windows to spurring last-minute consumption, Galeries Lafayette Group Friday said it has joined other French firms offering end-of-the-year bonuses to employees. “The unprecedented events that affected France over the past weeks have had a very significant economic impact on the French stores of the Galeries Lafayette group, at a time of year that accounts for a major part of sales activity,” said the department store owner in a statement. Printemps also said it was affected by the disruption that occurred on three successive Saturdays. Pierre Pelarrey, director of the department chain’s Boulevard Haussmann flagship, noted that between the weekend events, however, sales were good, matching trends seen in November. “Now that it’s finished, I would say there’s a catch-up effect — but a relative one, we have to be prudent — but I think that consumers, clients are now making their Christmas purchases and the numbers are especially good,” he said. Warm clothing and gourmet food packs are selling well, he noted. Still, likely not all of the month’s lost business would be recuperated, predicted Pelarrey, noting the importance of December trading. The executive said he hoped the store would recover at least 20 percent of 30 percent of sales lost from the disruptions. Galeries Lafayette said it supported measures announced by French President Emmanuel Macron to improve spending power and will hand a 300 euro bonus to 8,000 employees in France before Christmas. Demonstrations from the yellow vest movement are expected this weekend to be sporadic and dispersed throughout the country, in the so-called “Act VI” of the movement that has taken place on Saturdays in recent weeks. Monuments and shops will remain open over the weekend across Paris, although officials have said they are not sure where protests will crop up next. With talk that organizers might regroup in the outskirts of the French capital, the Chateau de Versailles will be closed Saturday, along with stretches of road from the city heading toward Paris. Europe Galeries Lafayette Printemps	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3795
__label__wiki	0.704777	0.704777	Eye: Training Day… Choppard Takes Cannes Navigating a crowded party in an evening gown is no easy task, but principal dancer Irina Dvorovenko took the feat to new lengths in her performance Monday night at the American Ballet Theatre's annual Spring Gala. Former Vogue Editor Writes the Book on White Feminism Bevy Smith Is Finally Exactly Where She Wants to Be TRAINING DAY: Navigating a crowded party in an evening gown is no easy task, but principal dancer Irina Dvorovenko took the feat to new lengths in her performance Monday night at the American Ballet Theatre’s annual Spring Gala sponsored by Nina Ricci and Graff and held at the Metropolitan Opera House. In the pas de deux “Splendid Isolation III,” part of the evening’s program of short excerpts, Dvorovenko maneuvered a dress train that had co-chairs Tory Burch, Susan Fales-Hill and Anne Grauso – along with Narciso Rodriguez, Heather Mnuchin, Lauren Santo Domingo, Fe Fendi, Jamee Gregory, Taylor Momsen and Muffie Potter Aston – in awe of her skills. Though for some, it inspired more technical musings. “I wonder what fabric it was,” said Lazaro Hernandez. A few guests admitted to dancing aspirations of their own. “I wanted to be a ballerina… which is why I never became a ballerina,” joked Olivier Theyskens, who had just flown in from Cannes and was headed back to Paris the next day. Sigourney Weaver had more behind-the-scenes goals in mind. “I wanted to be a modern dance choreographer when I was 18,” recalled the actress. “But all my friends who were in ballet had no money.” CHOPARD TAKES CANNES: Chopard’s annual Trophy party, held this year at theCarlton, was the usual star-studded affair: Gwyneth Paltrow, Salma Hayek, Christina Ricci. Newbie honoree Omar Metwally was a bit shellshocked. “All I wanted to do was stay in my hotel room and hide,” he said, “but I”ve been embracing all of it.” “I’m an actress, so for having only done one film [Ang Lee’s “Lust, Caution”] I feel incredibly lucky,” said Tang Wei, another honoree. She also felt lucky to have connected with Roberto Cavalli, who designed her gown. “Wearing his dresses, I feel like we have a soul connection,” said the former model. Though she was supposed to be wearing black to mourn the earthquake victims, like Zhang Ziyi, Wei got a pardon to celebrate in Cannes by having Cavalli and Alberta Ferretti make donations to earthquake relief. Stars stayed out until 4 a.m. boogying to Andy Garcia’s band (which is much more popular here than at home). Hayek stayed on the dance floor until the wee hours, when everyone finally headed home with silver glitter stuck to the bottoms of their stillettos.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3796
__label__wiki	0.77231	0.77231	Ben Melham charged with betting offences High profile Melbourne jockey Ben Melham faces charges relating to bets totalling thousands of dollars made through his partner's account. Racing Victoria stewards on Monday issued seven charges against Melham over bets made during a six-month period last year. One of the charges is for giving false or misleading evidence during an interview in September. Many of the bets were made through the account of Melham's partner, registered owner Karlie Dales, who has also been charged with giving false or misleading information to stewards. On one afternoon on March 30, 2019, Melham is alleged to have facilitated and/or had an interest in 20 bets totalling $14,600 on thoroughbred races after depositing $3000 cash into Dales' betting account at a hotel earlier in the day. Melham was not riding at the time. On July 23, Melham is alleged to have placed bets to the value of $1850 through Dales' betting account on Heirborn, Al Dorama and/or Shot Of Irish, horses he was booked to ride at Sandown the following day. Heirborn was scratched but Melham rode Al Dorama and Shot Of Irish in their respective races at Sandown, finishing a close second and third respectively. Another charge relates to five bets totalling $2114 on August 18 on thoroughbred races in Singapore after Melham allegedly gave money to someone to place bets on his behalf. None of the charges relate to Melham betting against horses he was riding while one bet placed through Ms Dales' account was on a horse Melham rode to win on September 1 at Geelong. The charges will be heard by the Victorian Racing Tribunal at a date to be determined. Melham is equal fourth in this season's Melbourne metropolitan jockeys' premiership.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3797
__label__wiki	0.907732	0.907732	Wagering rises in Queensland The importance of Eagle Farm as a racing venue has again been highlighted with better than expected Queensland wagering figures for the past season. Racing Queensland has announced a 9.8 per cent overall increase in wagering on all three codes with thoroughbreds leading the way with a 12.8 per cent boost. Greyhounds in Queensland were up 8.4 per cent but harness racing dropped by 4.5 per cent. Eagle Farm was out of operation for most of the two previous seasons but was in action in the past season before being closed indefinitely on May 27. The fact it was able to operate for a lengthy period and an increase in turnover on Saturday metropolitan races at provincial tracks were among the reasons for the increase. But at this stage Eagle Farm will not be in use for at least the first six months of the season with plans for remedial work on its upgrade to be released this week. RQ chief executive Dr Eliot Forbes said the pleasing results flowed from a successful winter carnival and summer carnival, a restructured racing program and some quality racing backed by local and interstate participation. The winter carnival had an increase in turnover of 14 per cent across domestic wagering operators. Forbes said that was despite the Oaks, Stradbroke and Tatts Tiara meetings being transferred to Doomben. "One of the most positive aspects of the results was wagering support for provincial meetings including the Toowoomba Weetwood day, which was up 31 per cent, the Ipswich Cup day was up eight and the Caloundra Cup day which increased by 32 per cent," Forbes said. "The summer carnival was also a success increasing 7.1 per cent compared to last season. Given there was one less meeting in the year, on a per race basis this equated to an increase in average turnover of 22.4 per cent." The Magic Millions Gold Coast race day was once again the major drawcard with total turnover increasing by 16 per cent.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3798
__label__cc	0.634418	0.365582	Reasons for Britain's Olympics success REASONS FOR GREAT BRITAIN'S OLYMPIC SUCCESS: 1 Funding Elite sport became one of the National Lottery's beneficiaries in 1997; where athletes were largely self-funded, government agency UK Sport now strategically invests Lottery and Exchequer money to maximise the performance of British athletes in the Olympics and Paralympics 2 Coaching Boost in funding increasing what is possible in terms of coaching - one of the most prominent is Dave Brailsford, the former British Cycling performance director who revolutionised the culture of the sport with his focus on the exploitation of "marginal gains" and oversaw an unprecedented period of success, with eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Olympics 3 London 2012 and the "home Games effect" The idea that hosting an Olympics will have a positive psychological impact on the athletes of that nation - wanting to improve in the knowledge it is coming, being determined to rise to the occasion when it does, and taking inspiration and confidence from the event to then go and build on that success - certainly seems to fit with the way the British have been faring at recent Games More Rio Olympics sport news In more good news ... the rise of Team GB Seven people injured by falling camera at Rio venue	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3799
__label__cc	0.551991	0.448009	Home » Saturday’s Premier League Acca – Saturday 4th May Rating Policy #Ad Saturday’s Premier League Acca – Saturday 4th May It’s the penultimate weekend of Premier League fixtures of the season and there’s still plenty up for grabs at the top of the table in particular, while at the bottom Cardiff will be hoping they can pull off a modern-day miracle and claw back the deficit between them and Brighton. This could be a definitive weekend in all those races. If Cardiff fail to win, or if Brighton win, then Cardiff are down for certain. If Liverpool lose and Manchester City win, then City will be declared Champions. Similarly, if Spurs and Chelsea win, and Arsenal and United either draw or lose, then it will be Spurs and Chelsea that finish 3rd and 4th in the table. However, if results go differently, it means that we could end up with one of the most dramatic final days in Premier League history with one relegation spot, one or two Champions League qualification places and the Premier League title all being decided on the final weekend of the season. I was so close again in the week to landing a massive acca at huge odds but unfortunately, Arsenal found their stride against a rather disappointing Valencia to claim a win when I’d tipped a draw. All the other tips for the games on Wednesday and Thursday came in on the button, so that was a real frustration, especially after that Valencia early goal. It is yet another near miss and I can’t tell you how frustrating it has been, but at least it shows that my tips are on or almost bang on the money. I just hope the football gods are going to be kind over the last couple of weekends so I can end the season on a positive note. Here’s my tips for this weekend’s penultimate round of games in the Premier League. Saturday EPL Accumulator – 4th May 2019 Bournemouth v Tottenham - Away Win West Ham v Southampton - Draw Cardiff City v Crystal Palace - Away Win Newcastle v Liverpool - Away Win Choose Your Stake Free Bet Add To Betslip + Bet £5 Get £20 T&C's apply, 18+, new customers only Bet £10 Get £30 T&C's apply, 18+, new customers only Bet Analysis: Saturday 4th May Bournemouth v Tottenham – Away Win I should probably have veered away from this game as we have two of the most inconsistent sides at present in the Premier League facing each other. There’s been no rhyme or reason to Bournemouth’s results all season long and recently, Spurs have been losing far too many games too, so this trip to the south coast will be one they won’t be relishing. With a Champions League semifinal in Amsterdam next week, Spurs will at least have Son back for this game and I think that will be the key here as Bournemouth just don’t have a player of that quality. This could be any scoreline to be honest and this is the one pick I am least confident of this weekend, but I am backing Spurs to pick up a narrow but important win in the context of them finishing in the top four in the Premier League. West Ham v Southampton – Draw I think both of these teams won’t look back on 2018-2019 as a season with much fondness, but both may regard it as a pivotal season for their rebuilding program. After a slow start, West Ham have started to find some much better form in recent months and the same can be said for Southampton, who look reinvigorated under Ralph Hassenhuttl. Neither side is the most consistent though, even though both have improved in that regard since the turn of the year. West Ham’s home form is up and down too while the Saints are scoring more goals and becoming tougher to beat. Even so, I think this one is too close to call and as such, a draw looks a likely outcome for me. Cardiff City v Crystal Palace – Away Win It is now win or bust time for Cardiff City. The Bluebirds need to win both this game and then away at Old Trafford against Manchester United next weekend in order to stand any chance of overhauling Brighton and in truth that looks like a long-shot. Palace are a very tough team to try and get a result against when the pressure is on, as the top six have found out on occasion this season. Roy Hodgson’s men also seem to be better away from home than at Selhurst Park and again, that is another worry for Cardiff. I think this will be the game that eventually seals Cardiff’s fate for the season as I am backing Palace to emerge as the narrow winners here. Newcastle United v Liverpool – Away Win Liverpool come into this game on the back of a 3-0 Lionel Messi-inspired defeat away to Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal but the Reds know that they cannot afford any hangover against a Newcastle side that have already beaten Manchester City at St James’ Park this season and whose recent home form has been very good and the catalyst for their improved performances over the last few months. Rafa Benitez will approach this game as meticulously as any other and this could be a tough afternoon for Liverpool. The Reds won’t want their season to end in the space of four days and while I expect this to be a real battle, I think the visitors will do just enough to scrape the win and ensure that the title race goes down to the final day of the season, regardless of how Manchester City do against Leicester on Monday night.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3808
__label__wiki	0.608379	0.608379	This website is no longer actively maintained Some material and features may be unavailable WORLDFOCUS Signature Stories Show Segments Watch The Show Blogwatch In the Newsroom Pivotal Power Worlddesk About Worldfocus Daljit Dhaliwal Martin Savidge Connect to Worldfocus During the last year, more than 6,000 people have been murdered as a result of Mexico's escalating drug violence. The death toll now exceeds that of the war in Afghanistan. Mexican President Felipe Calderon and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have acknowledged a shared responsibility for the explosion of violence and flush of kidnappings. Drug violence is particularly acute on U.S.-Mexican border cities like Tijuana or Ciudad Juarez. In the winter of 2009, Worldfocus correspondent John Larson, along with producers Bryan Myers, Megan Thompson and Ivette Feliciano, traveled to Tijuana to report on the drug-related murders, kidnappings and corruption. The team tried to give a human face to the statistics and break down the popular "narco" subculture that celebrates this widespread violence. "Mexico's Drug War" is a collection of signature videos, extensive interviews, an online radio show, blogger perspectives and web original videos including an account of one victim's kidnapping. Mexico’s Drug War U.S. couple killed in surge of cross-border drug violence In Mexico, an American couple and a third person were killed over the weekend just across the U.S. border in Ciudad Juarez, a city consumed by drug violence. All three of the dead were connected to the U.S. Consulate there, underscoring the risks of living and working in that city. But, as Tom Ackerman of Al Jazeera English reports, the violence is widespread. Posted: March 15, 2010 14:14 Comments: 4 Web Original Maps Marijuana laws loosen gradually around the globe During a recent upswing in drug violence in Mexican border towns, many critics of the drug war called for a change in U.S. policy toward marijuana use. Meanwhile, New Jersey just became the 14th U.S. state to allow marijuana for medical use. View our maps to compare current U.S. marijuana policy to laws in Europe and the rest of the world. Posted: February 19, 2010 14:53 Comments: 20 ‘March of Anger’ protests against violent Mexican drug war On February 13, around 1,300 Mexicans took to the streets of Ciudad Juárez to protest the continued presence of the armed forces in the northern border city. Civil rights groups say the deployment of 6,000 combat troops has worsened the drug-related crime wave and have organized a "March of Anger" to voice their opposition. Read how bloggers are reacting. Posted: February 16, 2010 15:48 Comments: 0 South of the border, the drug war rages out of control Many Mexicans blame America for drug woes south of the border, alleging that Americans are using the drugs and supplying the guns for cartels. Endemic corruption in the Mexican judicial system has paralyzed the government's ability to tackle the problem. For more on Mexico's drug war, Daljit Dhaliwal speaks with Maureen Meyer. Mexican president tries to save country’s murder capital Our broadcast this evening starts in Ciudad Juarez, one of the most dangerous places in the world just a couple miles across the U.S. border from Texas. The drug war there kills an average of 8 people per day and has residents living in fear. Thursday night, President Felipe Calderon was in the city, and Mariana Sanchez of AJE reports from Mexico's murder capital. How You See It Cross-border drug war continues to escalate President Obama visited Mexico early in his term, and the U.S. has been active in funding the Mexican authorities in their war on drugs. Recently, violent conflict with drug cartels has been on the upswing. And today, 23 people died in a fight between rival gangs in a Mexican prison. Many experts believe that the American appetite for illicit drugs is fueling the drug wars. Posted: January 20, 2010 12:57 Comments: 59 Worldfocus Radio Tune in: Radio show on “Guatemala: Behind the famine” In our weekly radio show, Martin Savidge explores the causes behind Guatemala's chronic malnutrition and escalating narco war. He hosts a panel of guests to discuss the remnants of war and genocide and land rights. Anita Isaacs, Stephen C. “Carlisle” Johnson and Samuel Lowenberg join the conversation. LISTEN NOW! Posted: October 7, 2009 14:26 Comments: 9 Interview (video) Mexico decriminalizes small amounts of drugs Last week, the Mexican government announced that it will no longer jail users of small amounts of marijuana, cocaine and heroin. Other countries in the region have taken similar steps. John Walsh of the Washington Office on Latin America discusses the trend. Posted: August 27, 2009 15:27 Comments: 75 Corruption hampers Mexico’s battle against drugs Earlier this week, U.S. President Barack Obama praised what he described as Mexico's "courageous effort" to combat drug trafficking and violence. Andres Martinez of the New America Foundation discusses the drug war and the U.S. role in Mexico. Posted: August 12, 2009 14:51 Comments: 3 Peter Eisner (blog) Hollow words as Obama praises Mexico’s war on drugs At the North American summit in Mexico, U.S. President Barack Obama pledged to continue efforts to reduce U.S. demand for drugs, and to stem the illegal flow of guns across the southern border. But Worldfocus blogger Peter Eisner argues that the promises are just words, and nothing will change. ONLINE RADIO SHOW Worldfocus.org and anchor Martin Savidge host a webcast discussion on the drug violence in Mexico and what should be done about it. 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__label__wiki	0.822648	0.822648	SACRAMENTO NORTHERN ON-LINE Part of the WPRM/FRRS Family of Web Sites originally created by Garth Groff WPRM/FRRS Home Train Rides Run A Locomotive Museum Audio Tour Museum Days & Hours at-a-glance The Willing People Feather River Rail Society WPRM Photo & FRRS Org Chart Links and Site Credits Steam Department News Train Sheet Archive Audio Tour Book Historical/Archive Dept Museum Rolling Stock Sacramento Northern Scouting Program Western Pacific Steam FRRS Directors' Manual Museum Policies Membership - Museum Forms and Museum Safety Operating Dept Crew Sign Up Operating Dept Extra Board Operating Dept Forms and Documents Operating Dept Training Sleeper Reservations A NORTHERN ELECTRIC MYSTERY: THE HICKS ROAD BOXCARS Research by Allen Wood Assisted by Dallas Gilbertson Updated and corrected July 24, 2011 The Northern Electric Railway bought the bulk of its freight car fleet in 1907 and 1908. After over 90 years, the chance of finding any of these cars still in existence outside a museum might seem very slim. Surprisingly, in 2001 three of NE's original boxcars surfaced near Chico. The three cars were located on a farm just off Hicks Road, not far from the old NE-SN Mulberry Shops. The three cars were in a line, standing on short legs. They had seen years of use as farm sheds. All three were in very poor condition, and the middle car had collapsed after a fire. It's number is now lost to history, but this was one of three Northern Electric Railway boxcars surviving near Chico. They were used as farm sheds after retirement, possibly since 1934. Allen Wood photo. Allen Wood photographed and measured the three boxcars early in 2001, making two visits. At first he was in doubt that they were NE cars, but on his second visit he noticed traces of the NE's Maltese Cross herald, with part of the word "electric" still readable. No other lettering remained, except for some pencil scribbles and load marks inside which shed no further light on the cars' identities. Allen took careful measurements of certain key dimensions in the hope of matching them against known dimensions in the OFFICIAL RAILWAY EQUIPMENT REGISTER. However, what he discovered raised more questions than answers. NERY 2006 was one of the original Fitzhugh-Luther boxcars delivered in 1907. Compare 2006 with the next photo showing the remaining lettering on a Hicks Road car. Garth G. Groff collection. The NE and SN owned several groups of nearly identical wooden boxcars with a 36-foot inside length. From ORER entries and a few rare photos, they all appear to have been pretty much the same externally. The first group of NE boxcars were 2000-2049, purchased in 1907 from Fitzhugh-Luther Company. They featured an 8-foot inside height, and a 5-foot, 6-inch door opening. A photo of NE 2000 may be seen on page 196 of Swett's SACRAMENTO NORTHERN. The second group of cars were built by American Car & Foundry in 1908 and numbered 2050-2099. Their inside height was only 7 feet, 9 inches, but their door openings were 6 feet wide. The Sacramento Northern Railroad also built several similar cars in 1919, numbered 2101-2106. These had an 8-foot inside height, and 6-foot door openings. Finally, Pacific Car & Foundry delivered 2107-2128 in 1920 with the same dimensions. Traces of the original Northern Electric herald could be seen on the badly damaged middle car. The large-scale hand points to part of the word "electric". Some of the circular outline can also be seen. Allen Wood photo. Thus there are several key dimensions that in combination made three of the four groups of NE boxcars cars unique. It should have been possible to match the cars to ORER entries and determine their origin with some accuracy. Unfortunately, Allen's careful measurements suggest that this logic will not hold. One car had an odd 5-foot, 7-inch door opening, and the other two a more comfortable 5 feet, 6 inches. Despite the difference (which might have been from repair work) the door width suggests these were Fitzhugh-Luther cars. One car had an 8-foot inside height, but another measured only 7 feet, 10 inches, a non-standard dimension but close to the AC&F cars. Again this could be from rebuilding. The inside height could not be measured on the collapsed car. Finally, the Fitzhugh-Luther car in Swett's book shows two upright braces on the ends, upon which the lumber door was mounted. None of the three Hicks Road cars had these uprights, and their lumber doors were mounted directly on the end sheathing and interior framing. This arrangement is similar to an unpublished photo by Kenneth C. Jenkins of 2288, an AC&F car rebuilt in 1923. A roof view shows the apparently home-made roof hatches on two of the cars, and a good view of the Murphy roof. Fitzhugh-Luther cars had Murphy roofs as original equipment. Allen Wood photo. Even more vexing, were the roof hatches and floor gates on two of the cars. These were apparently intended for grain loading, and fill lines with the names of various grains can still be seen inside one car. There is no mention of hatches or gates for any NE or SN boxcar in the ORER entries so far examined, and no such equipment mentioned in the 1916 California Public Utilities valuation, or in the 1928 Interstate Commerce Commission valuation. Nor is there any indication that the original NE cars had any major rebuilding, save for one Fitzhugh-Luther car (2249), and a small group of AC&F cars (2280-2288). These were extensively rebuilt and renumbered in 1923. Some of this group might have received roof hatches and gates at this time (2288 did not have them in the Jenkins photo). The floor gates were very professional-looking forgings, and were probably purchased rather than made in a local shop. There is no mention of hatches or gates in any known ORER entry. Allen Wood photo. According to Allen, the caretaker said the cars had been there as long as he had worked on the farm, at least since the 1950s. Most of the original NE boxcars were retired in 1934, so it is possible that they have been on the farm almost 70 years. If they are from the 1923 rebuilds, they must have been there since shortly after 1947 when that group was retired. And so we are left with a tangle of mysteries (not unusual in SN's history). When were these cars retired? Why don't the dimensions match the ORER? When were the roof hatches and gates added, and why was this never mentioned in the ORER? Were these 1923 rebuilds, or were they cars from an original series? Sadly, the cars were all destroyed to make room for a subdivision prior to 2008. Some interest had been shown by members of one of the area's railroad museums, but their experts thought the cars are too fragile to be moved. Allen's documentation and photos are the only reminder of their long lives. The Hicks Road cars leave us with tantalizing clues, but no real answers about their origins. Allen Wood photo. Feather River Rail Society, a California 501(c)3 Non Profit Organization 700 Western Pacific Way, Portola, California 96122 \| 530.832.4131 \| webmaster@wplives.org Copyright © 2012- 2021 by Feather River Rail Society. All Rights Reserved. Page last updated: Saturday January16,2021 06:39 PST	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3818
__label__wiki	0.530875	0.530875	Billions of Dollars of Projects Can Resume in Hudson Valley Bobby Welber Hudson Valley Tourism The Hudson Valley has entered Phase 1 of the reopening plan. Here's what you should know. In an exclusive interview on WPDH, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced the Mid-Hudson Region officially entered Phase 1 of the four-phase reopening. A few hours later, Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed the Mid-Hudson Region has reopened. Live Updates: Coronavirus in the Hudson Valley Phase 1 means more construction, manufacturing, trade, fishing and hunting can reopen, while retail stores can offer curbside or in-store pickup. Stay Informed: CDC Website About Coronavirus "This is an important step forward for our local economy. More than $2 billion in development projects throughout Dutchess County can get back on track with the reopening of construction," Dutchess County Government wrote on Facebook. Dutchess County Government released more information about what hitting Phase 1 means: Building equipment, finishing, and foundation/structure/exterior contractors; highway; street and bridge construction; land subdivision; residential and nonresidential building construction; utility system construction Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Other animal or crop production and support activities for animal/crop production and forestry Includes delivery, curbside pickup and in-store pickup "Remember, face covering and maintaining safe distancing is still required for the health and safety of our community," Dutchess County Government said. Subscribe to the Hudson Valley Post’s Newsletter Phase 2 is retail, real estate and finance. Phase 3 will allow restaurants and hotels to reopen. Phase 4 includes entertainment venues and schools. Hudson Valley's Top 10 News Stories of 2019 Categories: Hudson Valley News	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3820
__label__wiki	0.916727	0.916727	OPINION: Metro ATL eateries hunger for light at the end of the tunnel In mid-March, several retailers and restaurants at Ponce City Market in Atlanta joined the growing list of pandemic-related restaurant and retail closings across metro Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com) Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC ONLY ON AJC: TORPY AT LARGE \| Dec 30, 2020 By Bill Torpy, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Recently, beloved Atlanta eating and drinking institutions Manuel’s Tavern and the Colonnade needed GoFundMe campaigns to keep the fryers bubbling. So, if historic operations like these need the largesse of friends to survive the pandemic, then what about the mom and pop places that don’t have that kind of cachet? Well, many no longer exist. The AJC’s food staff has maintained an ever-growing list of the local body count. It approaches 100, with listings that make you shake your head in dismay. Karen Bremer, CEO of the Georgia Restaurant Association, estimates as many as 20% of the state’s 19,000 restaurants have either closed permanently or are on mothballs, waiting for a better day. “When California Pizza Kitchen goes belly up, it makes the news,” she said. “But you don’t hear about it when the guy on the corner who makes sandwiches closes.” Except if you live nearby and like hoagies. Bremer knows the score. She owned two downtown Atlanta restaurants killed by the Great Recession — Dailey’s and City Grill. And that era was a breeze compared to now, what with COVID-19 numbers spiking and cold weather limiting outdoor seating, which had been many restaurants’ lifeline. A recent National Restaurant Association survey found that 37% of Georgia restaurant owners say they won’t be around in six months if they don’t receive additional federal relief. And 27% are considering shuttering for the rest of the pandemic. Todd Ginsberg began getting notice for his Emory Pointe deli The General Muir in 2013, and followed it up with Yalla and Fred's Meat & Bread in the Krog Street Market in early 2015. Here, Ginsberg slices pork at Fred's Meat & Bread. (Beckysteinphotography.com) Credit: Becky Stein With all that in mind, I called six current and former restaurant owners and found them somehow resilient and even optimistic. In fact, three mentioned the “light at the end of the tunnel.” “The question is how far is that light,” said Todd Ginsberg, a chef and co-owner of a restaurant group. Entrepreneurs such as Ginsberg feel hopeful because COVID-19 vaccines are here. “They’re rolling it out; it’s actually happening,” he said. “And by summer and early fall we’ll have a new normal to look forward to.” Ginsberg’s group closed one operation, The Canteen food hall near Georgia Tech in Atlanta, but will soon open a new restaurant, The General Muir in Sandy Springs. (There’s already one in Atlanta near Emory University.) His restaurants employ about 200 people, down from 260 a year ago. You’ve got to be an inherent optimist — and a bit crazy — to leap into the business: You must rent space, build it out, hire competent workers for not a lot of money, buy a bunch of food, and then hope people show up to eat it. The hours are long, the work is hard, and success is a crapshoot even in good times. Executive chef Nick Leahy recently closed high-end French restaurant Aix and adjoining wine bar Tin Tin to transform them into a more casual neighborhood spot called Nick's Westside. CONTRIBUTED BY MIA YAKEL “The business trains you to deal with new situations on a daily basis, and 2020 was a really long version of that,” said Nick Leahy, a chef who started the year running a high-end, 2-year-old French restaurant (Aix) and later revived it to become a neighborhood joint, Nick’s Westside. “As we got further and further into 2020, being a niche operation was not a good business,” Leahy said. So, he ditched the fancy French cuisine for a menu with a broader appeal that was more wallet friendly. Before, a couple would spend $120. Now you can walk out paying half that. “It was a year,” he said, “of constructive entrepreneurism,” an apparent industry euphemism for launching a GoFundMe to help pay staff, learning how to do takeout, dealing with third-party delivery vendors with “punitive” pricing models, embracing alcohol-to-go, changing formats and opening a “ghost kitchen” serving delivery-only chicken. All that and learning to survive on 60% revenue. George Frangos, co-founder of Farm Burger, said his business had to lay off a third of his staff and close two of its six metro Atlanta restaurants. (The Peachtree Corners’ store is gone while the Midtown one is shut down until nearby office workers return.) They also have gone the takeout and delivery route, increasing it to perhaps 45% of the revenue. He said takeout and delivery used to account for 15% of revenue pre-pandemic. Deborah VanTrece, formerly a flight attendant for American Airlines, has worked in the culinary industry for more than two decades. Her most recent venture, Twisted Soul, debuted six years ago in Decatur and relocated in 2016 to West Midtown. She closed in early March, gave away food to staff and senior citizens, then did a pay-what-you-can takeout, switched to a pop-up takeout restaurant serving chicken dishes, installed Plexiglass partitions around tables and finally reopened again in June. Sales came back to about 80% until recently. Business now is back down to 50%. The restaurant’s 80 seats are now 44, the 25 employees are 12. “It’s pretty much half of everything,” she said. Deborah VanTrece, owner and chef of Twisted Soul Cookhouse, checks on diners Paul and Amanda Mayberry and their son Will during their evening meal inside a plexiglass cubicle at the restaurant on Dec. 9, 2020, in Atlanta. (Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com) Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ “There were many days we had no idea where to turn,” VanTrece said. “It was all changing so much, there was no book to pick up and tell us, Step 1, Step 2. We had to write our own books.” Still, for many, that was not enough. “I know people who in the next few days are going to shut down,” she said. “But it wasn’t because they weren’t fighting enough or weren’t good enough. It’s heartbreaking. None of us are out of the woods.” She said Black and other minority restaurants are getting hit especially hard, surviving without a safety net. “We didn’t get traditional bank loans or backing,” VanTrece said. “I saved up for years and used my retirement. We don’t have a bunch of backers to go back to. That is the song that plays in the Black community. It’s like we fought to get here. We are fighters.” But, VanTrece added, those in the restaurant business — of all hues — are used to taking shots and getting back up. “Even those who close,” she said, “we will see them again.” Bruce Bogartz seems to fit that description. The chef, who opened Bogartz Food Artz in 2018 with his brother, Scott, is now looking for a chef’s gig after their Sandy Springs restaurant closed in August. The revenue dropped to a point where “we couldn’t cover payroll,” he said. “There’s just so many pennies you can squeeze out of the rock.” “It was very stressful. Every week it was, ‘Is this it? Is this it?’“ Bruce said. “It was mostly my brother’s money. I don’t blame him.” There are several things, in retrospect, he believes they should’ve done. But hindsight is 20-20. “We were a little deer-in-the-headlights,” he said. Bruce Bogartz of Bogartz Food Artz, now closed because of the pandemic. (photo credit: Mia Yakel) Credit: Mia Yakel Currently, Bruce Bogartz and his wife, Terri Hitzig Bogartz, are in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a more affordable landing spot. He is doing some catering and she is making and selling chopped liver. “We’re on the verge of getting something,” Bogartz told me. “We’re hoping to get a restaurant in Chattanooga.” A neighborhood spot, he said. Hope dies hard in the food industry. Bill Torpy Bill Torpy, who writes about metro Atlanta for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joined the newspaper in 1990.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3826
__label__wiki	0.976793	0.976793	Nanaimo Clippers players Jordan Naylor, left, and Trevor LeDonne drop off letters at the office of Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson, asking for her support as the team asks for reconsideration of provincial health orders banning 19-20-year-olds from practising and playing sports. (Photo submitted) Junior hockey team in B.C. pleads for an opportunity to play during pandemic Nanaimo Clippers’ owner questions science behind public health orders Nanaimo News Staff With more and more of the hockey season slipping away, at least one junior A team in B.C. is pleading with public health officials for a chance to play. Junior hockey is on hold as current COVID-19 health and safety guidelines prevent adults from practising and playing games. The B.C. Hockey League recently announced that it won’t start the season until sometime in the new year, and is investigating the option of playing the season in a ‘bubble’ in a host city, possibly Penticton. In the meantime, the Nanaimo Clippers are appealing to politicians and public health officials to reconsider or adjust guidelines to accommodate junior hockey. Clippers owner Wes Mussio pointed to the team’s 18-game exhibition season this past fall, which he said was safe and socially distanced and resulted in no COVID-19 exposure. “Yet Dr. Bonnie Henry decided to shut us down on no evidence or science,” Mussio said in a press release. “Simply put, this decision is hard to understand.” He added that players’ aspirations of moving on to college and pro hockey are being “severely compromised” and that the outlook is bleak for players in their final year of junior eligibility. “I doubt anyone can argue, in good conscience, that destroying careers of young [athletes] is perfectly acceptable for the greater good,” Mussio said. Darren Naylor, coach and general manager of the Clippers, agreed that the “lockdowns” on sports are “catastrophic” to athletes. He said junior hockey shouldn’t have the same pandemic restrictions as men’s league hockey, for example. “We are a very professional, high-level training program where the players act like pros and do not run around going to parties and bars socializing,” Naylor said in the release. “They’re very committed and realize minimizing exposure to the public is the safest way to ensure a season.” The Clippers shared copies of letters sent by No. 1 goalie Jordan Naylor and veteran defenceman Trevor LeDonne to Nanaimo MLA Sheila Malcolmson, pleading for her help in asking for reconsideration of the provincial health order banning adults from team sport participation. “Without being able to practise or compete and prove myself deserving of a scholarship, I feel my dream slipping away,” Jordan Naylor wrote. “As a 20-year-old, I have no more time. It’s now or never for me.” Mussio also wrote to Malcolmson requesting her support in reconsideration of that particular public health order, as well as asking for financial support from the province. He said in the release that the hockey club is losing “hundreds of thousands of dollars this year” and predicts junior A hockey franchises will fold in 2021. He added that smaller communities like Nanaimo are harmed without the “joy” that hockey games bring. “I’ve heard from many hockey fans that coming to a Clippers game is the highlight of their week and without hockey, their mental health is declining,” Mussio said. “I don’t blame them because this is our national sport and not being able to enjoy it is a tremendous sacrifice.” READ ALSO: BCHL postpones regular season until new year editor@nanaimobulletin.com BCHLCoronavirus Giants sign Ashton Langley Olympians Swim Club athletes cited for achievements	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3830
__label__wiki	0.70046	0.70046	Home » Articles » Take Five With... Take Five With Otmar Binder By OTMAR BINDER Meet Otmar Binder: I live in Vienna, Austria and work mainly as an theater accompanist. This includes writing film music and songwriting for myself as well as others. As a piano teacher, I focus on songwriting and piano playing for singers and actors. Instrument(s): Piano and vocals. Teachers and/or influences? I really had two really great piano teachers in Vienna, one being Elzbieta Wiedner-Zajac, who was my classical piano teacher when I was a kid. She was very kind and very much there for her students. Although I knew that I would never be a classical pianist, she made me practice the piano and think about music. The other great teacher I had was Heribert "Hepi" Kohlich, with whom I studied jazz piano until the spring of 2010. He made me rethink many aspects of, well, everything, really. Of course, we started off with voicings, scales, how to listen, what to listen to in other people's playing, the great players, great recordings, what matters in the playing live situation, and the other things were to follow soon. Outside of jazz, I have a great affinity for classical music, which I don't play myself these days. I like listening to composers such as Joseph Haydn, amongst others. I knew I wanted to be a musician when... I heard Albert Ammons' version of "Swanee River Boogie." Your sound and approach to music: Would not exactly be the same had I not listened to a lot of Queen in my teens. Your teaching approach: Very much based on the way I've been taught. Do not ever force anything on anyone. See your students as artists, pass on and share generously, say you don't know if you don't, and find a good balance between being straightforward and sensitive—both are equally important. Stay interested in things other than music and share them. Your dream band: That's an easy one. My trio with bassist with Alexander Lackner and drummer Michael Strasser. Other than that—if there was a chance to see Bill Charlap play with Jackson Browne, I would probably (meaning definitely) be there listening. Your favorite recording in your discography and why? "A Tisket A Tasket" on Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald JATP Lausanne 1953. I cannot sit still when listening to this. "St. Louis Blues," from the same album, isn't bad either, to put it mildly. The first Jazz album I bought was: I'm pretty sure it was Oscar Peterson's We Get Request (Polygram, 1964) followed by The way I Really Play (MPS, 1968). No stopping ever since. That I consider The Year of Magical Thinking, by Joan Didion, Things the Grandchildren Should Know, by Mark Oliver Everett, and Shot in The Heart, by Mikal Gilmore, as some of the best written books I've ever read. CDs you are listening to now: Yaron Herman, Alter Ego (ACT); Jason Moran, Ten (Blue Note); Sonny Stitt, Blows the Blues, Fresh Sound (Fenn Music); Florian Ross, Mechanism (Pirouet). Desert Island picks: Matthew Shipp, Art of the Improviser (Thirsty Ear); Oscar Peterson Trio, The Complete Tokyo Concert 1964 (Jazz Lips); Peter Martin, Set of Five (Peter Martin Music); Nine Inch Nails, The Fragile (Nothing/Interscope); Mozart, The Complete Da Ponte Operas (EMI Classics). What are some of the essential requirements to keep jazz alive and growing? Making sure it's part of the music education in schools. What is in the near future? Remixing a track from my first album, recording an album with my friend, Heilwig Pfanzelter, and writing new material for the next (pop-chanson) album, which should come out 2014. What song would you like played at your funeral? "Going Down to Cuba" by Jackson Browne. If I weren't a jazz musician, I would be a: I have a great admiration for a lot of people, but also for good writers and journalists. So that's a bit of a dream here. Courtesy of Otmar Binder About Otmar Binder Otmar Binder Take Five With... Austria Vienna Albert Ammons Bill Charlap Jackson Browne oscar peterson Yaron Herman jason moran Sonny Stitt Florian Ross Matthew Shipp Peter Martin Jazz Near Vienna Hilary Noble saxophone, tenor By AAJ Staff Take Five With Roman Miroshnichenko By Brian Charette Take Five With Brian Charette Take Five with George Kahn Take Five with Denin Koch Take Five with TRi/O's Steve Shapiro, Dave Anderson and Tyger MacNeal Take Five with Josie Falbo Take Five with AXIOM By Jeff Reed Take Five with Jeff Reed	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3835
__label__cc	0.666076	0.333924	Betsy Cooper Director of the Tech Policy Hub at the Aspen Institute; Cybersecurity Expert & Former Homeland Security Consultant Cybersecurity, Government, Homeland Security and Terrorism, Science and Technology, Speakers by Industry, STEM, Virtual Speakers Betsy Cooper Biography Betsy Cooper is the founding Director of the Aspen Tech Policy Hub. A cybersecurity expert, Cooper joined Aspen’s Cybersecurity & Technology Program after serving as the Executive Director of the Berkeley Center for Long-Term Cybersecurity at the University of California, Berkeley. Previously, she served at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as an attorney advisor to the Deputy General Counsel and as a policy counselor in the Office of Policy. She has worked for over a decade in homeland security consulting, managing projects for Atlantic Philanthropies in Dublin, the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit in London, and the World Bank, and other organizations. 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__label__wiki	0.798276	0.798276	Caleb Clarke Clarke made his All Blacks Sevens debut in Sydney in January 2018. He played two tournaments and was selected for the Commonwealth Games squad but had to withdraw with appendicitis. Turning his attention to 15s, Clarke has played for New Zealand Under 20s in 2017 and 2018, winning the World Champs in his first year. He scored a try in the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup Final which his side, Auckland, won in a dramatic extra-time thriller. He re-joins the All Blacks Sevens from the Blues set up for the 2019/2020 season. Caleb Clarke NEWS New Zealand rugby players volunteering during Covid-19 lockdown A huge amount of incredible New Zealanders have offered up their services during the Covid-19 situation and our rugby players are no different. The Week That Was on social media … Sevens It’s been a massive couple of weeks for our All Blacks Sevens and Black Ferns Sevens teams. We have a look at what they’ve been up to on social media. Setback for All Blacks Sevens as Fiji find form Fiji chose their pool game against the All Blacks Sevens, the last game of the first day of the HSBC World Sevens in Sydney on Saturday, to find their best touch of the season when running in a 26–5 win. Clarke and Rayasi add firepower to All Blacks Sevens Caleb Clarke and Salesi Rayasi are expected to bring some added excitement to the All Blacks Sevens as they look for another series title when they take the field at the HSBC Sydney Sevens this weekend. Crusaders warm up for playoffs in style A pre-playoffs revision class set the Crusaders up for a 54-17 win over the Blues in the last round of Investec Super Rugby preliminary round play at AMI Stadium in Christchurch on Saturday. Umaga and the Blues get welcome lift Blues coach Tana Umaga finally enjoyed some reward during what has been a season to forget when his side beat the Waratahs 24-21 in their Investec Super Rugby game in Sydney on Saturday. Australian record puts extra weight on Blues For a team under pressure to turn around their performance the Blues head to Sydney to play the Waratahs in their Investec Super Rugby game on Saturday knowing that the 36-game streak of New Zealand teams succeeding against Australian sides is on the line. Caleb Clarke Videos Next Generation: Caleb Clarke We take a look at some of our next generation superstars in the Investec Super... Clarke returns to All Blacks Sevens Two years since his last outing speedster Caleb Clarke makes his return to the...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3837
__label__wiki	0.808216	0.808216	You are here: Home / Artists & Music / Sāmī al-Shawwā (1889 – 1965) Sāmī al-Shawwā (1889 – 1965) Sami Shawwa was born in Cairo, to an Orthodox family from Aleppo, who formed a musical legacy. His great grandfather Joseph was a violinist at the beginning of the eighteenth century and founded a takhet he called the “noubat Shawwa” with his brothers Antoine (violin), Abboud (oud), Habib (tabla) and his son Elias (qanun) who was Sami’s grandfather. Sami Shawwa’s father, Antoine, a skilled violinist, moved from Aleppo to Turkey and then traveled to Egypt, where violin was not widespread in Egyptian Takhet. He performed with the leading singers like Abdu el-Hamouli. During that period, Sami and his two brothers were born, after which the family returned to Aleppo, where Sami demonstrated his passion about the violin despite his father’s opposition. However, his mother and grandfather Elias took the initiative in convincing his father to allow him to pursue playing the violin. Sami quickly rose to fame in Aleppo and became known as a musical miracle. As soon as he became fourteen years old, his father sent him to Egypt where he mesmerized audiences supported by senior musicians who were friends of his father. Sami Shawwa met Mansour Awad, his father’s friend, and one of the most prominent oud players who contracted with “Gramophone” in Cairo. Awad supported him to accompany the leading singers at the beginning of the twentieth century. Shawwa often replaced famed violinists, such as Ibrahim Sahloun, the most important musician in the Takhet of Youssef Al- Manyalawi and Abdul Hayy Helmi. In 1906 Shawwa established a school in partnership with Mansour Awad to teach music following the European notation approach. In this context, he wrote a number of educational exercises such as a book entitled “the Eastern Oud Method” (1921) and in 1946, he published a research about the Arab and Western music theories. Shawwa became the leading musician associated with prominent singers, especially after First World War and the death of Ibrahim Sahloun in 1920, and maintained this status in the music scene until the mid-thirties of the last century. Furthermore, Shawwa’s role was critical in convincing the reluctant managers of “Baidaphone” to allocate the nine albums left of his contract with them to young Sayyid Darwiche. Shawwa maintained strong relationships with many intellectuals and literary figures in Egypt like Imam Mohammed Abdo, Mustafa Kamel, Qasim Amin and Ahmad Shawqi. Shawwa’s advanced knowledge of Arabic and Iraqi music, allowed him to play an important role in planning and preparing for the Arab Music Conference held in 1932. Specifically, he participated in the committee of the musical scale, which began its preparatory work in 1929 and contributed significantly to the activities of the conference and its theoretical discussions. With the shift of modes of music production in Egypt during the mid-thirties of the twentieth century towards modernization and Westernization that were led by Abdel Wahhab dominating the music scene and replacing previous idioms, Shawwa was no longer able to maintain his previous musical position and influence. However, he maintained a good relationship with “Gramophone” and resumed his educational role. He also conducted several tours to Europe and South and North America where he made many recordings of supreme beauty and excellence. Sami Shawwa died in Cairo on the twenty-third of December 1965, leaving a legacy of important recordings that reflect prestigious standing that he built, after his father, for the Arab Violin. 1Bashraf Hejaz Humayoun, Colombea - بشرف حجاز هميون 2ElSamaii ElBayyati ElMasri, Polyphon - السماعي المصري البياتي 3Raqs Shefteshi, Tahmilah Bayyati, Pathe - رقص شفتشي تحميلة بياتي 4Taqsim bayyati, Gramophone - تقسيم بياتي 5Taqsim Nahawand Aala ElWahdah, Gramophone HMV - تقسيم نهواند على الوحدة 6Tulouu El-Fagr, Baidaphon - طلوع الفجر ■ 1920 / Artists & Music, Timeline / Last Updated October 22, 2015 by Naji Zahar / Tags: Sami al Shawa NEWERZakī Murād (1880-1946) OLDERMunīra al-Mahdiyya (Zakiyya Ḥusayn Manṣūr) (1884-1965)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3841
__label__cc	0.519331	0.480669	'Habemus Papem' in back street Gospel Oak However remarkable St Martin's, Gospel Oak is today - the back story here - its original appearance was even more outlandish. The tower is now shorn of turret and steeples - largely the result of bomb damage. But this drawing of the original construction - from The Builder in 1866, and republished in the Camden History Society's excellent Streets of Gospel Oak - shows the church in its pristine glory. The brothers Grimm would have felt absolutely at home in late Victorian Gospel Oak. And the original design is of more than antiquarian interest. The vicar, Chris Brice, tells me that Heritage Lottery Fund money will allow restoration of the tower's stone work - and the restitution of the missing spires (I'm not clear whether the turret will make a return, but no show - I suppose - without this remarkable ecclesiastical punch). The church is keen for any drawings which might give more detail of the original spires - if you know of any, do email the church or add a comment on this posting and I'll pass the information on Here's the tower as it is today - bereft of late Gothic fancies. You can spot it from the Heath because of its narrow, incomplete, assymetrical appearance - and the St George's flag that flutters atop. A longstanding tradition which the parishioners are keen to cleave to, I'm told. Parishioners were out in force yesterday evening, St Martin's Day, for the formal installation - technically, it's an institution and induction - of Chris Brice as vicar. He's been priest-in-charge for the past five years, so it was about time to regularise the arrangement. The bishop was in attendance, replete with collapsible mitre (I always thought they were a bit more substantial) - and the patron - and amid much 'All Gas and Gaiters'-style flummery, which no one seemed to take especially seriously, the archdeacon (there was also a dean in attendance - I didn't refer to 'All Gas and Gaiters' lightly) led the new incumbent off to the (unused) main door, and placed the Rev's hand on the handle, declaring: "By virtue of this mandate, I do induct you into the real, actual and corporeal possession of this church and benefice." All this happened out of view of a craning and slightly confused congregation - then, as if white smoke at St Peter's, the church bell began to toll. 'Habemus Papem', local C of E style. Chris Brice himself was pulling away at the bell rope 'to signify his taking possession of the Parish church'. Poor man! And this, by clerical standards, is what's deemed to be low church. If all services were quite so enticing, I might attend more than once a decade.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3846
__label__wiki	0.535383	0.535383	Culturally-Specific Community & Systems Engagement, Domestic Violence, Featured, New, News and Events Advisory / Technical Assistance Brief This advisory explains how the COVID-19 outbreak is impacting Asian and Pacific Islander (API) survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and describes policies enacted to address the pandemic including the CARES Act, and API and immigrant survivors’... Supporting the Participation of AANHPI Survivors of Gender-Based Violence to Vote Featured, New, News and Events Advisory / Tipsheet Survivors of gender-based violence in AANHPI communities often face numerous barriers to meaningfully participating in elections, including safety and privacy concerns, laws that disenfranchise many voters, language barriers, and for survivors who are homeless or... Gender-Based Violence in Asian, Middle Eastern, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander LGBTQ Communities: Roundtable Report Featured, Gender-Based Violence, LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence, New, News and Events This report summarizes and synthesizes discussion from a roundtable on GBV in Asian, Middle Eastern, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander LGBTQ communities, convened by API-GBV in September 2019. Attendees discussed how gender manifests as a site of oppression for... From a Spiral of Violence to a Whirlwind of Healing: Strengthening Advocacy for API LGBTQ Survivors Domestic violence and intimate partner abuse have often been understood in terms of men’s violence against women. However, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified individuals consistently experience intimate partner violence at similar rates as... Organizing in Asia: A Presentation by Grace Poore, OutRight Action International This report summarizes a presentation by Grace Poore, Regional Program Coordinator for Asia and the Pacific Islands at Outright Action International. The presentation and following Q&A set the context of struggles and activism for LGBT rights in Asian countries,... Faithful Allies: Working with Christian Leaders Culturally-Specific Community & Systems Engagement, Featured, Innovative Strategies, New, News and Events Tipsheet This tipsheet 1-pager, developed by Korean American Family Services (KFAM) describes some suggested practices for working with faith leaders on DV/SV response and prevention. Related Resources How COVID-19 and Systemic Responses Are Impacting Asian and Pacific... Culturally-Specific Advocacy, Culturally-Specific Community & Systems Engagement, Featured, Innovative Strategies, New, News and Events Almost 70-80% of Korean immigrants in the U.S. reports that they attend church regularly. Korean American Family Services (KFAM) has encountered so many survivors whose faith play a very important role for their journey to healing. Because of this reason, KFAM has...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3852
__label__cc	0.555566	0.444434	Four Practices Reveal Runner-Up Proposals in Lithuania's Science Island Contest Earlier this year, Prime Minister Algirdas Butkevičius of Lithuania announced three winners and five runners-up of the Science Island international design contest. The competition drew 144 entries from 44 countries, and among the three winners selected by the international competition jury, Kaunas City Municipality will choose one to realize their proposal, which is scheduled to open in 2018. Given the competition's high profile, ArchDaily has received a number of additional entries to the contest showing alternative possibilities for the site. Read on to learn about four of these entries from WAH Studio, Andrew Burns Architects, TheeAe Limited, and FARA-ON Union. WAH Studio From the architects. The Science Island museum is space to experience knowledge, building as a void, the mass becomes the outline, the skin holds the enclosure, the inner space where the simulations of climates and contexts, the supporting function becomes the columns of the void, like space, time machine, from the outside nothing more than sculpture in that unique garden, trying not to erase or change its roots and movements, allowing new ones to appear by its walkers around sculpture. View more View full description	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3854
__label__cc	0.716042	0.283958	A term used in genetics to loosely mean “half of a genotype.” A haplotype is a combination of genes inherited as a group from one parent. It can technically refer to all of the genes from that parent, or to just a specific group of genes from one chromosome, or even one area on a chromosome. There are also more complicated definitions involving more advanced genetic concepts such as single-nucleotide polymorphisms and short tandem repeats. In blood banking circles, however, “haplotype” is usually used to refer to the closely linked alleles inherited from one parent for a particular blood group. For example, in the Rh blood group, the alleles for D and CcEe expression were previously thought to be passed from a parent to a child as a unit (see the discussion on Rh genetics for more detail). So, for Rh, a child receives one “Rh haplotype” from his mother and one from his father, and the combination of alleles determines the Rh antigens that will be expressed on his red blood cells. The same term is used for non-red cell antigenic groups such as the “Human Leukocyte Antigen” or “HLA” system. Back to Glossary List Full Glossary List BBGuy Essentials Podcast BBGuy Videos BBGuy Quizzes BBGuy Blog Blood Bank Guy I created Blood Bank Guy in 1998 as a way to teach the essentials of Transfusion Medicine to those who are "learners" in the field. If you are looking for help, you are in the right place! 087CE: Transfusion-transmitted Infections with Suchi Pandey 086CE: Scary Stories from the Transfusion Service with Mark Fung & Jay Hudgins 085CE: What to do When Everything is Incompatible with Jill Storry ABO Blood Group System Testing – A Primer My Five Favorite Interviews of 2016! The Essentials: Granulocytes Blood Bank Glossary © 1998-2020, Joe Chaffin, MD \| Privacy Policy	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3862
__label__wiki	0.927372	0.927372	Philippines: Retired Judge Calls for Joint Sea Patrols with Vietnam, Malaysia Jojo Rinoza and Dennis Jay Santos Philippine activists protest China’s activities in the South China Sea during a rally in Manila’s financial district, April 9, 2019. Jason Gutierrez/BenarNews The Philippines should seek joint patrols with Vietnam and Malaysia in the South China Sea to deter Chinese aggression in the disputed region, a former Supreme Court justice told reporters in Manila on Monday. Antonio Carpio said Beijing appeared to be taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to push its presence in the energy-rich sea while stopping short of actions that could lead to armed confrontation and likely draw in the United States. “China is taking advantage of the pandemic, of our difficulty right now,” Carpio told an online forum organized by the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP). “It’s time to talk to our neighbors,” he said. “I think we should have joint patrols with Vietnam and Malaysia.” Manila can expand the cooperation by including the British and Australian forces, as well as its traditional ally, Washington, he said. “There are enough countries willing to push back against China,” he said. He said that South China Sea islands where China has fortified defenses and installed missiles “are daggers pointed at us.” “China is using intimidation. It is showing us that it has huge warships, fortified islands in the Spratlys. That is the strategy,” Carpio said, noting however that China also realizes that “if a shooting war starts” Manila could invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty with the United States. Signed in 1951, the treaty calls on the Philippines and the United States to come to each other’s aid in times of external aggression or war. U.S. State Secretary Mike Pompeo, in a visit to Manila last year, said his government was prepared to honor that commitment, underscoring that China appeared to be constricting “freedom of navigation” in the sea region. Beijing claims almost all of the South China Sea, a vital waterway through which about U.S. $5 trillion in ship-borne trade passes annually, while Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Taiwan also claim parts of those waters. The Spratlys, a chain of islands and atolls in the South China Sea, are believed to be sitting atop vast mineral deposits. Although all claimants have repeatedly agreed to refrain from moves that could inflame tensions in the region, last year, a Chinese vessel rammed a Filipino fishing vessel and left 22 fishermen stranded at sea, until a passing Vietnamese boat picked them up. A Chinese coast guard ship allegedly did the same recently to a Vietnamese fishing boat. Last week, Pompeo accused China of deploying an energy survey ship to contested waters off Malaysia to intimidate other South China Sea claimants from developing hydrocarbon resources in the region’s resource-rich waters. Pompeo reiterated the U.S. position that China is taking advantage of the pandemic to press its claims in the South China Sea and engage in “provocative behavior.” Hai Yang Di Zhi 8 moves to area jointly claimed by Vietnam, Malaysia China’s survey ship, the Hai Yang Di Zhi 8, which arrived off the Malaysian coast with an escort of Chinese coast guard ships two weeks ago, operated within Malaysia’s exclusive economic zone last week, according to vessel-tracking software. The Chinese vessel sailed near the West Capella, a drillship contracted by Malaysian state petroleum company, Petronas, in a move that escalated tensions, and prompted Washington to send the USS America and Bunker Hill close to the area. On April 24, Hai Yang Di Zhi 8 moved north to an area jointly claimed by Vietnam and Malaysia, about 70 nautical miles from the West Capella. Vessel-tracking software indicated it was continuing its survey activities and was still there as of Monday morning. The Hai Yang Di Zhi 8 was accompanied by China Coast Guard ships and vessels belonging to a paramilitary fishing fleet that has been known to put pressure on other South China Sea claimants and harass their vessels out of waters claimed by China. Meanwhile, an offshore patrol ship of the Royal Malaysian Navy, the RD Kelantan, moved to the site of the West Capella on April 25, according to the tracking software. Sen. Hontiveros: Exert legal, diplomatic pressure Just recently, the Philippines filed a diplomatic protest against Beijing for an incident where a Chinese vessel pointed a radar gun at a Philippine Navy vessel. On Monday, Sen. Risa Hontiveros also filed a resolution urging President Rodrigo Duterte’s government to “exert legal and diplomatic pressure” to end China’s activities in the South China Sea. Citing her own sources, Hontiveros said that Chinese activities in the sea region had caused about 33 billion pesos (U.S. $611 million) in damage to the local ecosystem annually. “China’s sense of entitlement to our seas has caused severe and irreparable harm to our ecosystems,” Hontiveros said. “We are not a colony, so it is now the right time to demand compensation from China.” She said that China had damaged more than 1,850 hectares in the Spratlys during the past six years. “If China pays the reparations owed to us, we can further improve our COVID-19 response and help more Filipinos against the disease,” Hontiveros said in a statement. Health authorities reported 198 new coronavirus cases on Monday and 10 more deaths, taking the nation’s infections to 7,777, with a cumulative death toll of 511. China’s music video on COVID-19 draws anger, criticism Meanwhile, a China-produced music video aimed at spotlighting Beijing’s efforts to help the Philippines battle the coronavirus has sparked criticism and widespread angry comments on social media. The four-minute video was released days after Manila filed diplomatic protests against Beijing over its moves in the disputed sea region, Jay Batongbacal, a Manila-based academic and analyst, told ABS-CBN news. “Everybody knows that China, in the eyes of the Filipino people, is taking away the West Philippine Sea,” he said, using the local name for the South China Sea. “The timing is really off and the content itself … people find it rather offensive.” The video, which was funded by the Chinese embassy in Manila, was titled “Iisang Dagat” (the Tagalog words for “One Sea”) and included lyrics written by Chinese envoy Huang Xilian. It featured, among others, Filipina politician Imelda Papin, who was popular as a singer in the 1970s. Video footage showed supplies and protective masks donated by Beijing for front-line Philippine health workers and statements from Philippine officials, including President Rodrigo Duterte, who was shown thanking the Chinese government. But instead of positive comments, the music video, which was posted on YouTube, gathered 162,000 dislikes and 2,400 likes as of Monday. “This is an insult to our pride and dignity,” a YouTube viewer said. “China has been stealing and destroying our natural resources. They have taken our islands and territorial waters. Filipinos cannot fish in our own seas because big Chinese ships apprehend, harass and drive them away.” Drake Long in Washington contributed to this report. US Toughens Stance on South China Sea, Calls Chinese Claims Illegal Philippines: Lifting of Moratorium Won’t Hinder Sea Exploration Projects With China Wave Power: China Uses Offshore Renewable Energy for Paracels Outpost China’s Military Set to Increase Presence in South China Sea: Pentagon Philippines: Won’t Stop Doing Business with Chinese Firms Blacklisted by US Vietnam Threatens Fines for Illegal Energy Exploration in its Waters Huge Fire Leaves Thousands of Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh Camp Homeless Indonesian Coast Guard Intercepts, Escorts Chinese Survey Ship from EEZ Next Myanmar-Bangladesh-China Meeting on Rohingya Repatriation Set for Jan. 19	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3866
__label__wiki	0.591424	0.591424	Coronavirus pushes home sales off a cliff. When will they recover? By Jeff Ostrowski Jeff Ostrowski's Twitter profile Apr. 13, 2020 / Image Source/Getty Images The coronavirus pandemic has blindsided the U.S. housing market, transforming the spring selling season that’s traditionally the annual peak of sales into a deep valley. Buyers, fearful of venturing out or no longer able to qualify for mortgages, have retreated to the sidelines. Sellers, not keen to invite strangers in for tours, have yanked homes off the market or decided not to list. “The reality is that most owners who had properties on the market pulled them off,” says Kobi Lahav, sales director at LivingNY, a real estate brokerage in Manhattan. “There’s no point in putting anything on the market right now.” How far might home sales fall? And how long might transactions remain depressed? As with most questions about the coronavirus crisis, the answers hinge on the duration and the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak. For now, the drop in sales activity has been sharp enough that even Realtors, normally an optimistic bunch, are issuing uncharacteristically stark assessments of the market. Brokers in New York City say sales have plunged by 70 percent or more. Realtors in California also report a bleak, if slightly less severe, picture. “This industry is just doing a very slow crawl,” says Leslie Appleton-Young, chief economist at the California Association of Realtors. “I don’t think it’ll go to zero, but over the next couple months, you’re going to see some sharp declines – 50 percent, two-thirds, maybe in that range.” Housing economist Brad Hunter, managing director at RCLCO Real Estate Advisors, likewise expects home sales to drop by 50 percent to 70 percent in the coming months. “The resale market is being quite badly shut down,” Hunter says. “Sellers are pulling their listings off the market. They don’t want people in their homes, touching things and coughing and sneezing.” In China and Italy, coronavirus decimated housing activity Countries that were hit early by the coronavirus experienced steep declines in sales volumes, says Mike DelPrete, a scholar-in-residence at the University of Colorado at Boulder. China’s 30 largest cities saw a nearly 100 percent drop in sales. While transactions have bounced back some, they remain at half their pre-pandemic levels, he says. Italy experienced a drop of 70 percent to 90 percent, while South Korea saw transaction volumes plunge by 80 percent. The toll on the U.S. housing market promises to be similarly harsh, DelPrete says. With new listings cratering nationally, sales will follow suit. “If you have a 70 percent drop in new listings coming to market, you’re probably going to have a 70 percent drop in transactions in two months,” DelPrete says. “I see no reason to be more optimistic, as sad as that is to say.” Spring is the traditional high point for the U.S. housing market. Buyers want to settle into a new place before the school year starts, and the real estate industry ramps up in March for a frenzy of activity. Because buyers need weeks or months to tour properties, negotiate a price and secure a mortgage, home shoppers typically start the process in April and May. The U.S. housing market entered March poised for a stellar spring. Mortgage rates were at rock-bottom levels, unemployment was at historic lows and Americans’ paychecks were growing. Low mortgage rates remain a bright spot Amid that promising backdrop, the coronavirus forced a near-freeze in the housing market. Public health concerns are only part of the problem. There’s also the economic toll – millions of Americans have endured job losses or pay cuts since mid-March. That reality is scuttling many deals, particularly for buyers who had hoped to borrow amounts that pushed the limits of their pre-pandemic paychecks. Lenders have stepped up their scrutiny of borrowers, says Joel Kan, associate vice president of economic and industry forecasting at the Mortgage Bankers Association. Before March, lenders typically verified a borrower’s job status 10 days before the deal closed. Now, with job stability suddenly in question for many, lenders check three days before closing. “We have a much gloomier macroeconomic picture and employment picture,” Kan says. “There’s just a lot of additional complications.” The full impact of the coronavirus slowdown is unlikely to be clear until late May. That’s when the National Association of Realtors will report sales volumes and prices for April, the first full month of life in a pandemic. A sharp drop in listings isn’t the only leading indicator of a slower market. In another sign of slowing sales, real estate companies have been cutting back. In one notable example, Seattle-based Redfin furloughed 40 percent of its 1,500 agents until September. Meanwhile, iBuyers Opendoor, Offerpad, Zillow Offers and Redfin Now have suspended their buying activity. The new breed of buyers made more than 5 percent of home purchases in such Sun Belt markets as Atlanta, Charlotte and Phoenix. Will home prices plunge? Another pressing question raised by the pandemic: How will coronavirus affect prices? Some housing experts predict the pandemic will cause a double-digit decline in values. One New Jersey analyst told Bloomberg he’s forecasting a 12 percent drop in prices there. But others say any price declines are likely to be modest, if only because sellers will simply decide not to sell rather than sell for a discount. Douglas Wagner, director of brokerage services at Bond New York Properties in Manhattan, says he has seen many would-be sellers renovate their apartments in anticipation of the spring selling season, only to decide not to list. “They hit the brakes and said, ‘Wait, I don’t want to be a victim of predatory buyers who are looking for a 20 percent discount,’” Wagner says. The National Association of Realtors and the Mortgage Bankers Association both anticipate a sudden rebound in economic activity and no lasting effects on home prices. Those forecasts factor in the reality that there was a shortage of homes for sale heading into the spring selling season, and the coronavirus pandemic has only tightened supply. That’s a dramatically different set of circumstances than the housing market faced during the last downturn, which was sparked by a mortgage meltdown and a housing glut. “I don’t think this is 2008,” Hunter says. “We’re not in a state where the entire financial system is under stress.” The consensus among housing analysts is that home sales will restart quickly, pushed along by the tailwinds of low mortgage rates and delayed demand from all those buyers who had to sit out the start of the spring. “It’s like hitting the pause button,” DelPrete says. “When you resume and hit play, we’ll pick up where we left off. However, all the economic uncertainty is the wild card.” How to buy a house during a recession How a Roth IRA could be used to get emergency cash List of banks offering help to customers impacted by the coronavirus How a mortgage broker can save you time and money Is a no-closing-cost refinance right for you?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3870
__label__wiki	0.720472	0.720472	REFLECTIONS ON A RARE BASKING SHARK ENCOUNTER August 2020 Dr. Simon Berrow narrates his experience with basking sharks in the fall off West Clare. The species is often seen feeding in this area in the spring - but the seasonal timing of this experience was not the only unusual component... The Species Shark Tracker Banba Seeks Winter Sun ‘Banba’ a female basking shark tagged in July with a satellite transmitter off Malin head, Co. Donegal has just released its transmitter west of the Cape Verde Islands, over 5000km away from were it was originally tagged. The five meter long female shark was one of five basking sharks tagged as part of the Monster Munch Basking Shark Community Awareness Project run by the Irish Basking Shark Study Group in association with the Inishowen Development Partnership and Queens University Belfast. Banba deployment and popoff locations © Google maps 2012 The movement by the shark ‘Banba’ into warm tropical waters off West Africa coupled with similar findings by Mattew Whitt working with Scottish Natural Heritage and leading American shark biologist Greg Skomal in the western Atlantic, questions the validity of the established theory that basking sharks inhabit temperate waters only. Previous basking shark tracking studies undertaken in the north east Atlantic have only recorded shark movements within temperate waters. The majority of tracked sharks have displayed a seasonal onshore - offshore migratory pattern, with movements of one or two hundred miles offshore onto the continental shelf edge during winter and return shifts to coastal waters during summer months. This seasonal pattern allows the sharks to feed year round on copepods a type of zooplankton, their stable food source. However the recording of this magnificent journey by a basking shark from Malin head to warmer tropical waters questions many of the fundamental theories marine biologists have regarding the species and its lifecycle. Basking sharks were once hunted off the coasts of Ireland, but they are now classed as endangered in the North Atlantic. The Irish Basking Shark Study Group have been pioneering research on the iconic marine leviathan which can weigh more than an African elephant and grow to over 11m in length. In recent years the group have had internationally significant findings in DNA sampling, population surveys, tagging and tracking. The groups’ motivation is to see the shark protected in Irish waters, one of the last western European territorial water bodies where they remain unprotected. Emmett Johnston a co-founder of the group spoke briefly about Banba’s journey “The group are delighted with the finding, but it is a bit premature to be rushing out to change the shark biology books. We are awaiting the pop-off of the remaining three satellite transmitters attached this summer, recovering five complete basking shark tracks will allow us to compare the data and make informed conclusions. Until then there is not much we can say other than this is a highly unusual place to find a species that is presumed to inhabit temperate waters”. The satellite transmitter tags used to track the basking sharks incorporate pioneering Fastloc GPS technology coupled with depth and water temperature sensors which will allow researchers to recreate the track of the shark in three dimensions. Emmett added,” Understanding where the sharks are and what they do when they are there, is essential to making informed management decisions regarding this endangered species”. A number of years ago Dr. Simon Berrow a co-founder of the group noticed a parasite on the sharks called pannella when undertaking shark tagging off Malin head, this parasite is often recorded on cetaceans which have travelled through tropical waters so the group have had an inkling that basking sharks visiting Irish shores might have travelled through warmer waters prior to arriving on our coast. However in marine biology circles its one thing to propose theories and another to actually prove them. The Monster Munch project was set up to bridge the gap between marine scientists undertaking research and the local communities in which the work is undertaken. The Inishowen Development Partnership, Queens University Belfast and the Irish basking shark study group funded the initiative which delivered a primary school based awareness programme encouraging local fishing dependent communities on the Inishowen peninsula in Co. Donegal to take ownership of the basking shark species and assist in its conservation. Malin head on the Inishowen peninsula where the shark ‘Banba’ was originally tagged and named by pupils at Scoil Naomh Mhuirehas recently been recognised as one of the world’s top summer hotspots for the basking shark. Banba’s magnificent journey to theCape Verdes from the waters off Malin head is a valuable piece in the elusive jigsaw of the lifecycle of the sharks. This new finding by may prove to be a significant insight into the underwater world of one of the most endangered and iconic sharks in the Atlantic Ocean. For more information and to see a magnificent video of the shark log on to Banba’s Shark Tracker page. Green Marine Checks Out Green Marine in Irish Sea Bunagee in Hebrides If you have questions or would like to contribute to any of our projects, please contact us here. © 2019 Irish Basking Shark Group All photographs featured on this website are owned/presented with permission by the Irish Basking Shark Group. Site designed by Abby McInturf	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3874
__label__cc	0.703437	0.296563	Reston Town Center QUICK SEARCH Studio Rock Out at the Reston Concerts on the Town Series! What’s your musical personality? Do you rock out to blistering guitar riffs and driving bass lines? Are you a fan of Beatles tunes or hip-shaking Latin rhythms? Maybe you prefer doo-wop, big-band jazz, or rockabilly. Whatever your taste in tunes, grab a lawn chair and picnic blanket and come see the diverse bands of the Reston Concerts on the Town Series. Now in its 29th year, the series is held at the Reston Town Center Pavilion, from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., each Saturday through August 24. Rain or shine, it’s a guaranteed good time for the entire family. Upcoming acts include: June 22: Hard Day’s Night (Beatles tribute) June 29: Plena Libre (Puerto Rican Latin dance band playing plena, bomba, salsa, Afro-Caribbean) July 6: Chuck Redd & Friends (Jazz) July 13: Elikeh (Afropop) July 20: Good Shot Judy (Swing music) July 27: An Evening with JD McPherson (Rockabilly, rock and roll) August 3: Airmen of Note (U.S. Air Force Big Band jazz ensemble) August 10: Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers (Louisiana zydeco) August 17: Underhill Rose (Progressive bluegrass, country, Americana) August 24: Empire Strikes Brass (Funk-rock) So get your groove on and maybe even bust a few moves at the Reston Concerts on the Town Series! For more information, visit https://restontowncenter.com/event/reston-concerts-town-2019-2/. 11900 Market Street https://restontowncenter.com/event/reston-concerts-town-2019-2/ What’s your musical personality? Do you rock out to blistering guitar riffs and driving bass lines? Are you a fan of Motown melodies or hip-shaking Latin rhythms? Maybe you prefer doo-wop, big-band jazz, or Frank Sinatra classics. Whatever your taste in tunes, grab a lawn chair and picnic blanket and come see the diverse bands of the Reston Concerts on the Town Series. June 30: Beleza (samba) July 7: Good Shot Judy (swing, big band, jazz) July 14: Scythian (Celtic, gypsy folk-rock) July 21: Entrain (rock, ska, calypso) July 28: Incendio (Latin fusion, flamenco/Spanish guitar) August 4: Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band (Louisiana zydeco) August 11: U.S. Navy Sea Chanters (songs from “Jersey Boys” and Motown) August 18: T Sisters (folk-rock, contemporary bluegrass) August 25: Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. (jazz crooner and 2011 “America’s Got Talent” winner) http://restontowncenter.com/concerts A New Food Market in Reston! Attention, foodies! Unleash your culinary creativity with the help of the new Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market opening in Reston! Balducci’s doors will open on Friday, June 22, kicking off a week-long celebration with delicious food tastings; enticing chef demonstrations; wine pairings; a beer crowler bar; and special, member-exclusive offers throughout the store. All guests will receive 10 percent off their total purchase from June 22 to July 1. But that’s not all! Balducci’s customers can enjoy free two-hour parking in the Silver Garage—no app required! Don’t miss out on the appetizing action. Come out to Balducci’s bright and early on June 22 to get a taste of the fun. Learn more at http://www.balduccis.com/reston/. Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market 1871 Fountain Drive http://www.balduccis.com/reston/ A Tasty Taste of Reston! Posted on June 2, 2018 by Local foodies will rejoice at the annual Taste of Reston, held June 15-16, just steps from The Avant at the Reston Town Center! Produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, Taste of Reston is the largest outdoor food festival in the area and was voted “Northern Virginia’s Best Food Festival” for the past six years by Virginia Living magazine. Tantalize your taste buds and indulge in food samples from more than 20 area restaurants. Relax and treat yourself to a refreshing libation in the beer and wine gardens. Enjoy live music, cooking demos, and a Family Fun Zone. Whatever your appetite, Taste of Reston will be a palate-pleasing experience for food lovers. Admission is free, but food tickets are available for purchase. To learn more, visit http://www.restontaste.com/. Taste of Reston Friday, June 15, and Saturday, June 16 Reston Town Center (Pavilion and Market Street) http://www.restontaste.com/ Savor a Taste of Reston! Local foodies will rejoice at the annual Taste of Reston, held June 17, just steps from The Avant at the Reston Town Center! Tantalize your taste buds and indulge in food samples from 25 area restaurants. Relax and treat yourself to a refreshing libation in the beer and wine gardens. Enjoy live music, cooking demos, and a Family Fun Zone. Whatever your appetite, Taste of Reston will be a palate-pleasing experience for food lovers. Admission is free. Tasting tickets can be purchased onsite or at http://www.restontaste.com/. Saturday, June 17: Noon to 11 p.m. New Name, Same Love of Beer! Reston’s former World of Beer restaurant now goes by a new name: CraftHouse! Expect the same great service and commitment to beer, but with a much larger brew and food selection. Choose from 50 craft beers on tap, and over 250 craft beer and ciders in bottles and cans. There’s also a fantastic variety of local wines and spirits such as scotches, whiskeys and bourbons. Hungry? Savor a tasty menu featuring everything from tacos and burgers to pretzels and pizzas. Learn more at https://www.crafthouseusa.com/. CraftHouse 1888 Explorer Street Savor the Taste of Reston! Local foodies will rejoice at the 26th annual Taste of Reston, held June 17-18, just steps from The Avant at the Reston Town Center! Produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, Taste of Reston is the largest outdoor food festival in the area and was voted 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 “Northern Virginia’s Best Food Festival” by Virginia Living magazine. Friday, June 17: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Groove Out at the Reston Concerts on the Town Series! June 18: Taste of Reston June 25: Big Joe and The Dynaflows (swing, jump blues) July 2: Chuck Redd and Friends (jazz, bossa nova, American standards) July 9: Bio Ritmo (Cuban salsa and other Latin rhythms) July 16: Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. (Jazz crooner and 2011 “America’s Got Talent” winner) July 23: The Congress (alt-country, rock and roll, soul) July 30: Unity Reggae Band (reggae and other Caribbean rhythms) August 6: Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band (New Orleans zydeco) August 13: In the Full (classic rock) August 20: Airmen of Note (U.S. Air Force big band jazz) August 27: Leonard, Coleman & Blunt (Former lead singers of The Temptations, The Platters, and The Drifters; doo wop) So get your groove on and maybe even bust a few moves at the Reston Concerts on the Town Series! For more information, click here. http://www.restontowncenter.com/events/all/ CVS Pharmacy to Join The Avant at Reston Town Center in Fall 2013! Reston Town Center just got a bit more convenient. Coming Fall 2013, The Avant will be home to CVS Pharmacy: Reston Town Center’s first convenience, drug or grocery store, according to Reston Patch. The CVS Pharmacy is one of the retail options The Avant will house on its ground floor, adding to Reston Town Center’s impressive offerings for dining, shopping and entertainment. With the addition of a CVS, community members won’t have to go far to purchase the things they need most. CVS will offer a full pharmacy, so you can take care of many of your medical needs close to home, but it’s also a place to find sundries and necessities, from toiletries to pool toys to cleaning products to holiday-themed items! This convenience store really will make life easier in the Reston Town Center area, and The Avant is excited to be offering this retail option to the community. The CVS in Reston Town Center is expected to be completed in Spring 2014. For more information and retail announcements, visit The Avant online and sign up for updates! Image: CVS Explore Endless Opportunities at Reston Town Center Reston is a place where a close-knit community meets the perks of big city life. And at the heart of Reston is Reston Town Center. Reston Town Center, located just at the foot of The Avant, is Reston’s community nucleus. There you won’t just find the community’s go-to area for shopping, dining and entertainment, you’ll find a vibrant neighborhood center, bustling with activity and vibrancy. And the best part about living near Reston Town Center is that you’re never far from the pleasure you seek. Whether you want to catch the latest blockbuster at the movie theater or pick up a new outfit at one of the more than 50 retail shops, Reston Town Center has what you need. And what that means for you is that home just got a little more luxurious. We love that Reston is close to Washington, DC because we can always be in the hustle and bustle of the nation’s capitol. But having a downtown in Reston Town Center gives this community the choice to head into the city or have it all right here in Virginia. For more information on Reston Town Center, “like” them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter! Image: Near DC How to Get the Most Out of Your Winter Workouts Celebrate Valentine’s Day Over Chocolate Fondue at The Melting Pot in Reston Bring a Hearty Appetite to Chi McKorean Fried Chicken, Now Open in Vienna AvantPost The Avant at Reston Town Center 12025 Town Square St.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3878
__label__wiki	0.898706	0.898706	Business Risk & Regulation Energy & Waste Homes, Communities & Regeneration Marine & Transport Healthcare, Digital Health and Life Sciences In-House Legal Patent Registration Service Coronavirus legal implications Ashfords in Action Ashfords Legal Regulatory Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Act Reasonable Adjustment Policy Louis Vuitton's chequerboard pattern Community trade mark cancelled Carl Steele for legal updates The General Court has decided that Louis Vuitton's Community trade mark for a chequerboard pattern should be cancelled, due to it being seen as a mere decorative feature and not as indicating the trade source of goods bearing it. In an appeal before the General Court, Louis Vuitton recently attempted (unsuccessfully) to retain its Community trade mark registration for the following mark, for various goods in class 18, including bags, luggage, wallets and purses. The registration was invalidated, based on the fact that the mark was inherently devoid of any distinctive character (i.e. it would not be seen as a trade mark, denoting the trade origin of goods bearing the mark). The mark represented a commonplace and everyday chequerboard pattern, of light and dark grey colours, with a weft and warp structure. It would be seen by average consumers of the goods as a mere decorative element of the goods. It would not serve to distinguish the trade origin of goods bearing the mark from those of others which have another trade origin. Furthermore, the use in trade made by Louis Vuitton of the mark was not such as to result in the mark acquiring distinctive character (i.e. the mark had not, through use, come to be seen as a sign that distinguished the trade origin of goods bearing the mark from those of others which have another trade origin). The evidence submitted (of the use made of the mark) was not sufficient to demonstrate that, in each and every one of the Member States of the EU, a significant proportion of the relevant section of the public identified the class 18 goods in question as originating from one particular business, because of the use made of the mark. The case demonstrates, yet again, just how difficult it is to obtain a valid Community trade mark for a mark that comprises the goods themselves for which registration is sought, or a 2-D representation of some pattern, or other detail, to be placed on part of, or to cover the whole of, the surface area of the goods. Being able to prove that, through use, such a mark has acquired distinctive character throughout the whole of the EU will, in most cases, prove be an incredibly expensive (and, evidentially, almost impossible) hurdle to overcome. event 04/02/2021 How To Use The Law To Win More Clients And More Fees This bespoke webinar is aimed at Creative, Digital, Advertising, Brand and Marketing Agencies. UKIPO Delivers on its Promise to owners of EU Trade Marks and registered Community Designs EU TMs and Registered Community Designs no longer have any legal effect in the UK and cannot be enforced before the Courts in the UK. Ferrari Drives Forward the Law on Genuine use of a Trade Mark Is the use of a trade mark on second hand goods sufficient to maintain the registration of that trade mark for ‘new’ goods? That was one of questions answered in a case recently heard by the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”). The result is ‘good news’ for trade mark owners. View all events View all articles © 2021 Ashfords LLP Edit cookies preference Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Act We use necessary cookies to make our site work. We’d also like to set optional analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use the website and improve it. We won’t set optional cookies unless you agree and enable them. Please note that if you don’t then some external applications on our site may not work e.g YouTube video clips. Using this tool will set a cookie on your device to remember your preferences. For more information about the cookies we use see our Cookies page. We’d like to set Google Analytics and various other cookies to help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it. The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. For more information about these cookies and how they work, please see our Cookies page.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3883
__label__wiki	0.836088	0.836088	Atheist Freethinkers Philosophical Materialism, Critical Thought, Secularism Give to Our Legal Fund! International Affiliations Coalition Against ERC Alliance for Secularism Atheists Without Borders Sign our Atheist Manifesto Signatories of our Atheist Manifesto Blogs 091 – 100 2020-09-02: STILL CHARLIE! A Few Cartoons Manifesto of the Twelve Editorial #1178 Djemila Benhabib Philippe Magnan Zara Kay Home › Blog 084: Conflating Race & Religion Shows Incompetence Blog 084: Conflating Race & Religion Shows Incompetence Posted on 2017-06-12 by jean.meslier Posted in — No Comments ↓ David Rand Recently, Islamist terrorism has wrecked havoc in several countries. Maryam Namazie, British secular activist and ex-Muslim of Iranian origin, notes 21 attacks just in the first week of June. According to the site TheReligionofPeace, Islamist terror attacks in the last 30 days number almost two hundred, of which only a small fraction occurred in Western countries, with many more victims in Muslim-majority countries. Islamist extremism is extreme only from a rational point of view, because Islamism follows the precepts written explicitly in the quran which invites believers to kill non-believers. The recent attack on London Bridge is the third to occur in England since March. Commenting on this, British Prime Minister Theresa May did something which many politicians do not dare: she explicitly identified the enemy who perpetrated the attack, i.e. the “ideology of Islamist extremism.” For his part, Justin Trudeau simply declared that the incident was “senseless”—which is in fact false, because it did indeed have a sense, i.e. a motivation: political Islam. For such is the privilege of this political-religious ideology, this variant of fundamentalist Islam which we call Islamism, that it enjoys preferential treatment from many people who claim to be on the left—i.e. that part of left which has come to be known as the regressive or multiculturalist left—to the point that it has become taboo to name Islamism explicitly for fear of offending Muslims. This privilege is completely unjustified. Who would accuse me of “Christianophobia,” of having insulted all Christians, if I declared that the vic-president of the United States is a fundamentalist Christian and a proponent of political Christianity? …a strategy which aims to defame and silence its critics: false accusations of racism based on a habit of confusing race and religion. This Islamophilic Left is a veritable nuisance because it prevents healthy debate about the place of religion in society. To explain the origins of this political tendency would be beyond the scope of this short blog. Instead, I wish to focus one of its main strategies, a strategy which aims to defame and silence its critics: false accusations of racism based on a habit of confusing race and religion. We saw an example recently during a convention of the small left-wing party Québec Solidaire during which the hijab-wearing activist Dalila Awada accused the competing Parti Québécois of racism because of the PQ’s promotion of secularism. But an even more striking example of this can be seen in a declaration, published on 25th March 2017 and signed by several associations and individuals, entitled Lutte contre le racisme: des paroles aux actes (The Struggle Against Racism: from Words to Action). One paragraph in particular illustrates the problem: “Although races do not exist in the biological sense of the term, we can agree that there exists a social construct which racializes citizens. There exists a social system whose result is that a person is disadvantaged in society by his or her skin colour, religion or origin. This system, which produces or reproduces inequalities among citizens on the basis of their racialization, is called systemic racism.” English translation: D.R. This paragraph, which is followed by a call for the establishment of a public commission on systemic racism, shows ignorance of the concept of race and a complete misunderstanding of the necessary distinction between race and religion. Scientists tend to be reticent to use the word “race” when speaking of human beings, no doubt because of how the term has been abused politically, the most spectacular examples being the Nazis and slavery in the American south. Nevertheless, the notion of race is used in biology. It is a taxonomic classification within a subspecies. Races are groups with fuzzy boundaries. The differences among human races are tiny compared to what they have in common. Racism is the exaggeration of these differences or, especially, the theory that some groups are “superior” or “inferior” to others. The authors of the declaration give a definition of “systemic racism” which conflates three criteria—skin colour, religious affiliation and origin—of which only the first is an indicator of race. In particular, a religion is not a race. While race is an innate characteristic, encoded genetically, religious affiliation is an acquired attribute, like a political opinion, which can change from one day to the next. But no-one can change his or her genetic inheritance. To conflate the two is nonsense. The only way to avoid this distinction would be to throw freedom of conscience out the window and return to the tribal origins of religion. Initially Christianity, for example, took root among Jews, while Islam was practiced by Arabs. But these two religions are both very proselytizing and have pretentions of being universal, their goal being to recruit and convert as many people as possible, regardless of race or ethnicity. And that is what they have in fact done. Consequently, anyone who accepts the principle of freedom of conscience must necessarily abandon the historical, tribal link between racial or ethnic group and religious affiliation, that is, between tribe and religion. Thus, having emptied the concept of race of any meaning, the declaration re-invents race by associating it with religious affiliation in order to “racialize” believers so that their belief becomes an essential characteristic which must be accepted as immutable and unquestionable. As a result, religion becomes inviolable and immune to criticism. Furthermore, given the declaration’s use of the term “Islamophobia”—that imaginary racism—this immunity is granted first and foremost to one religion in particular. They conflate race and religion, a confusion which implies a lack of recognition for freedom of conscience (including freedom of religion and freedom from religion) and a return to the religious tribalism of Antiquity. The authors and signatories of the declaration claim to be fighting racism. But clearly they fail to understand race what race is, and even less what racism is. They conflate race and religion, a confusion which implies a lack of recognition for freedom of conscience (including freedom of religion and freedom from religion) and a return to the religious tribalism of Antiquity. The authors of the declaration reveal themselves to be incompetent (or dishonest, or both) in matters relating to both race and religion. The signatories thus endorse this incompetence. Their position is in no way helpful in facing the serious challenges which religious violence, racism (real racism) and social inequalities represent. On the contrary, they seriously harm such efforts by spreading total confusion, perhaps willingly. This position is typical of the discourse of the regressive left which accuses its adversaries of conflating extremists with ordinary Muslims, while this same pseudo-left promotes the conflation of race with religion, to the detriment of human freedom. Support Bill 21! Give to Our Legal Fund! AAI Membership Links \| RSS Feeds \| Site Map WHAT IS SECULARISM? Equality of treatment for all Religious neutrality of the State Separation between religions and State PRESS RELEASE, 2021-01-12: AFT Denounces Wearing of Hijab by On-Air CBC Personnel Justice for Zara Kay! Does the EMSB Condone Child Abuse? 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__label__cc	0.732978	0.267022	PyDev of the Week: Joseph Howse 1 Comment / PyDevOfTheWeek, Python / By Mike / January 29, 2018 January 29, 2018 / Python This week we welcome Joseph Howse (@CatsAndMonkeys) as our PyDev of the Week. Joseph is the author (or co-author) of several books on OpenCV: OpenCV for Secret Agents OpenCV 3 Blueprints iOS Application Development with OpenCV 3 Android Application Programming with OpenCV 3 Learning OpenCV 3 Computer Vision with Python Python Game Programming by Example You can learn a bit more about Joseph from his company’s website or his author page. Let’s take a few moments to get to know him better! Joseph Howse (left) and Eiffel Einstein Rocket (right) Can you tell us a little about yourself (hobbies, education, etc): I live in a fishing village called Terence Bay and I also have a home office in the nearby city of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. With my mother Jan and my father Bob, I run a consulting company called Nummist Media Corporation Limited, specializing in computer vision. We have four cats named Sanibel, Lambda, Josephine or “Little Jo”, and Eiffel. Readers of my computer vision books will know the first three of these cats. They’ll also know Plasma, a virtuous leader of cats, who sadly succumbed to lymphoma this past August. Eiffel is our new arrival. They are all great cats who are really dedicated to their experimental work in computer vision and to their cat-centric religion called Nummism. I love photography and writing. I collect cameras and lenses. This set of interests has had a big influence on my life, including my specialization in computer vision. I took a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and English literature, a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Arts in International Development, and lastly a Master of Computer Science. My interest in computer science was fostered by my older brother Sam, who specialized in functional and provable programming. He died of bile duct cancer ten years ago this January. But he taught us many things and he still makes us laugh and, for the cats, you know, he helped to codify Nummism. Why did you start using Python? I first discovered Python through Panda3D, one of many game engines that I studied at home. I was still fairly new to programming in general, I was impressed that this language was used by Disney and NASA, and its readability helped me understand design patterns and algorithms. I learned more about the language from Mark Summerfield’s book, Programming in Python 3. Then, for university assignments, I started using Python or Ruby whenever I was allowed to choose the language. I found that these languages, being so good for rapid prototyping, were real lifesavers in a situation where a programmer was being asked to write several throwaway projects each week! What other programming languages do you know and which is your favorite? Besides Python, I mainly use C, C++, Objective-C, Java, and C#. I also used Ruby and ActionScript 3 a lot in my student days, the latter being the language of my thesis project, an augmented reality framework. For me, the choice of platform and libraries tends to come before the choice of language in any given project. Much of my current work is in computer vision for embedded systems and, here, I like to prototype in Python and then refine the implementation in C++. Above all, C++ never leaves me with regrets about performance or access to lower levels. How did you get into writing books? Well, I got into writing one and, before I knew it, I got into writing five more. To begin, in 2012, an editor at Packt Publishing contacted me after finding my resume online. Packt wanted to be the first company to publish a book on OpenCV’s Python bindings. I knew Python, I was working as an augmented reality developer, and I had a background as a teacher, writer, and editor. I was completely new to OpenCV but I guess we decided, if I could teach myself, I could teach other people. So Packt and I produced the first-ever book on OpenCV’s Python’s bindings: OpenCV Computer Vision with Python. It targeted beginners and it taught computer vision alongside application development. It was short and sweet and it sold well. Then we decided, let’s produce the first-ever book on OpenCV’s Android bindings: Android Application Programming with OpenCV. Again, computer vision and application development went hand in hand here. It was short and sweet and sold quite well, particularly to thesis students in computer science and engineering. These advanced students had recognized the potential of Android as a computer vision platform but their coursework hadn’t given them any foundation in mobile development so instead they learned from the book and from their own experiments. We began to see the opportunity for more advanced books on applied computer vision. Packt had recently launched a series of books “for Secret Agents”, in which each chapter is a project inspired by something from spy fiction. We decided, let’s do that with OpenCV! Spies use cameras, eh? So we produced OpenCV for Secret Agents, which, I believe, helped to popularize the use of face detection and recognition on cats. It contains Haar and LBP implementations of a cat face detector that we open-sourced as a contribution to OpenCV. Another highlight of this book is a real-time implementation of Eulerian video magnification, using the PyFFTW library to amplify fine motion of a certain frequency. This lets you visualize things like pulsing arteries, which otherwise wouldn’t be visible in low-quality webcam input. Then, OpenCV 3 came out and we found ourselves in the situation of patching and updating the existing books while also trying to expand the lineup. Packt brought on five great co-authors who made this work possible. Joe Minichino updated and greatly expanded the Python OpenCV book for its second edition, Learning OpenCV 3 Computer Vision with Python. He made it strong as both a machine learning book and a computer vision book for all levels of readers. Alejandro Rodas de Paz wrote Python Game Development by Example, to which I contributed a computer vision chapter. This book offers a fun and accessible set of game projects using a broad selection of Python libraries. And I teamed up with Steven Puttemans, Quan Hua, and Utkarsh Sinha to write our most advanced book, OpenCV 3 Blueprints, based on some of the best techniques that we had tested in research and industry. For this, I wrote about topics I love: cameras, lenses, and computational photography. Meanwhile, as sole author, I updated and expanded the Android OpenCV book for its second edition, Android Application Programming with OpenCV 3. I also rediscovered my interest in iOS, which had been a starting point in my programming career. OpenCV 3 greatly improved the library’s iOS bindings, so we decided, let’s produce a book on those: iOS Application Development with OpenCV 3. I believe this remains the one and only book on OpenCV 3’s iOS bindings. Read it and you’ll acquire a niche skill set. That’s all the books for now. What projects are you working on now? I’m helping one group of clients develop embedded software for ultrasound machines. I’m helping another client develop an augmented reality engine for smartglasses. Both of these are built from the ground up without reliance on other proprietary software. Besides continuing to grow Nummist Media, my parents and I are working on a new venture. Apart from business, this year we are finishing up a long project of building a home. Which Python libraries are your favorite (core or 3rd party)? Well, OpenCV looms large. Then, being interoperable with it, NumPy, SciPy, scikit-learn, and PyFFTW all enhance an OpenCV user’s repertoire of high-level functions. Together, they are great for rapid development of all kinds of scientific and machine learning applications. I’ve also used TensorFlow and been amazed by the success with which its Inception image classifier learns from even a poor set of samples. What advice do you have for other aspiring authors? Writing a book, editing it, and then supporting the readers is a long, iterative process that involves many people and many changes. Writing a series of books, even more so. Many aspiring authors overcommit themselves, which often means they don’t finish the book at all or they end up cutting corners in the editing and support stages. Be realistic and disciplined about the commitments you make. Before writing a book, hopefully you already have enough writing experience to know your own productivity and work habits, and (this one is important) to know that you actually like to write. If you don’t know any of these things, you may want to try some smaller writing commitments first. For example, post some tutorials online in the form of articles, videos, or both. If you don’t have a site of your own for this, you may be able to contribute a guest tutorial to someone else’s site, potentially a book publisher’s site. Editing or publishing experience, if you have it, is also valuable because it will help you understand the jobs of other people on your project team. Write setup instructions. Support as many platforms as you can. Your readers’ development environments and deployment targets will vary widely, unless perhaps you write a book about a specific embedded system. Even a successful book may not earn much money for the author, at least not directly. Bear in mind that a lot of technical books are extreme niche products, like our dear iOS Application Development with OpenCV 3. Nonetheless, your book can be a great promotional tool for your career or business. As an author, you may get unsolicited offers quite regularly. Is there anything else youâ€™d like to say? Be flexible, work hard, be sincere. Have courage and compassion. Appreciate loyalty, simplicity, and true beauty. Hug a cat. Thanks so much for doing the interview!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3891
__label__wiki	0.808745	0.808745	Productivity Research and Program Development Search Productivity Research and Program Development Productivity Research Home Productivity Research Publications Journal Publications Working Papers About Productivity Research Questions & Answers Notices Contact Productivity Research Bureau of Labor Statistics > Productivity Research and Program Development Group > Susan Grace Powers, Ph.D. Research Economist, Division of Productivity Research and Program Development Contact Information (202) 691-5894 Fields of Interest Productivity measurement; technical change; capital measurement; labor economics. Syracuse University, BA (Economics and Political Science) SUNY-Binghamton, PhD (Economics) Research Economist, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 1983-present Selected Publications and Working Papers “Reconciling Differences Between BEA and BLS Industry Output Measures.” Unpublished working paper. April 2008. “Productivity Measurement in a Decentralized Statistical System: Challenges and Opportunities” (with Robert E. Yuskavage) Parallel Session 4A: Productivity Measurement: Methodology and International Comparisons, International Association for Research in Income and Wealth (IARIW), 29th General Conference, Joensuu, Finland, August 2006. “An Integrated BEA/BLS Production Account: A First Step and Theoretical Considerations” (with Barbara M. Fraumeni, Michael J. Harper, and Robert E. Yuskavage). In Dale W. Jorgenson, J. Steven Landefeld and William D. Nordhaus (Eds.), A New Architecture for the U.S. National Accounts, University of Chicago Press, Chicago and London, 2006. “Progress Toward Completing Historical Production Accounts using the North American Industry Classification System” (with Michael J. Harper, Barabara M. Fraumeni, and Robert E. Yuskavage), 2005. “Comparison of BEA and BLS NAICS-based Output Measures” (with Michael J. Harper, Barabara M. Fraumeni, and Robert E. Yuskavage), 2005. “The Cyclicality of Productivity Measures: Are There Increasing Returns?” (with Michael J. Harper). Presented at the Society of Government Economists, Allied Social Sciences Meeting, January 1993. “Statistical needs in Eastern Europe.” Monthly Labor Review, March 1992, pp. 18–28. (Editor) Economic Statistics for Economies in Transition: Eastern Europe in the 1990’s. Proceedings Volume for the Conference on Economic Statistics for Economies in Transition: Eastern Europe in the 1990’s, sponsored by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Eurostat, held February 14-16, 1991 in Washington, D.C. “Cyclicality of Labor Productivity Measures" (with Lawrence J. Fulco and Michael J. Harper). Presented at the Atlantic Economic Association Meeting, December 1990. “Cyclical Movements in Bureau of Labor Statistics Multifactor Productivity Measures and Capacity Utilization.” BLS Working Paper 128, August 1989. “The Role of Capital Discards in Multifactor Productivity Measurement.” Monthly Labor Review, June 1986, pp. 27-35. More publications by Susan Grace Powers » More Working Papers by Susan Grace Powers » Last Modified Date: May 03, 2016 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Division of Productivity Research and Program Development PSB Suite 2180 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE Washington, DC 20212-0001 Telephone: 1-202-691-5605 www.bls.gov/DPR Contact DPRPD	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3895
__label__cc	0.525649	0.474351	Other Sports 👉 Bet In-Play Netball World Cup Next Prime Minister The Voice Auditions Are Over, Bring On The Battles Written by: Laura Seven gruelling weeks of often brutal hits to people’s self-esteem have finally come to a close, and forty hopefuls have been lucky enough to make it through to The Voice 2019 battles. The final week of auditions means that it was the last week that we had to endure Olly, JHud, Will and Sir Tom in the same outfits they’ve worn since the start of the series. Yes, Jennifer’s rainbow dress was nice the first few times we saw it and Olly’s black jumper with the little red bits on was cute, but they must be due a wash by now. Anyway, let’s take a look at what happened in the last edition of the blind auditions. Turn or No Turn? There were 5 spots left to be filled by this point and only the very best was good enough for the coaches. In their eyes, at least. Shivon Nineteen-year old Shivon took to the stage with complete confidence, prepared to show off everything she had, and it paid off. She sang Fine Line by Mabel, and included some rapping, high notes and everything in between with power from start to the very finish. A ball of enthusiasm, she jumped up and down like a lunatic when Will turned at the last second, and rightly so. Shivon is one to watch, and although she’s currently high up in The Voice betting odds, once the battles kick in I’m sure she’ll take that value and fly down to join the big players. Her little sister was side-stage during the audition and has the biggest admiration for both her big sis and Will. She came on stage at the end and got a big hug from will.i.am. Happy times for the whole family. Ayanam Ayanam travelled the short distance from Burnage to his audition, and kept his song choice local, too. He brought us a stripped-back version of Wonderwall, which was brave considering the auditions are held in Manchester and you know what people can be like about Oasis. Luckily, his take on the song made it sound different to the renditions we often hear. In fact, he got a standing ovation once Sir Tom turned, so he must’ve done something right. It turns out that Ayanam has been doing open mic nights 4 times a week, but his nerves still showed in the post-audition discussion. He looks and acts quite timid, but maybe it’s the size of the audience this time. Let’s see how he combats his nerves in the battles. Kieron Smith Starting as a choir boy, Kieron then reverted to his bedroom, and in his early 20s had the urge to grow his confidence and give it a shot. The scouser sang Train’s Drops of Jupiter which I hadn’t heard in years, and it was nice to hear something from the archives. He was good, but the faces Tom was pulling throughout gave an impression that Kieron might not be the best he’s heard. Luckily, JHud had been waiting for a male vocalist, and with this being almost her last chance to secure it, she went for it. Kieron is quite high up in The Voice betting odds at the moment, but if he makes it through the battles, he may show further potential. I’m looking forward to seeing what he can bring to the battles, as it will be one heck of a tough competition on Jennifer’s team. We shall see. Lauren Hope She grew up in Blackpool, singing in her parents’ pubs through the years, but not wanting to end up as a bingo caller or a cabaret artist, Lauren has come to The Voice to try and get her big break. The coaches faces within just a few seconds of her beginning her audition proved that she had something that other people don’t. She sang ‘Addicted to Love’ with effortless power. Her vocal range is pretty amazing. Seeing her little niece at the side of the stage rooting for her was just too cute. Olly turned at the last minute, thankfully, but she was so into the song she didn’t even notice him until the song finished. Will then invited Rosie, her niece, down to sit on his chair and hit the buzzer, and do the turn, and everything. Jealous. Lauren is sitting about half way up in the stakes, but I’ve a feeling she’ll smash through the battles and fly into the favourites in The Voice betting odds in no time. Watch this space. This audition was well and truly bonkers. But a cool bonkers, of course. Twenty-seven-year old Marina is part Italian and was classically trained growing up. Seeing her strut into the waiting room with her pug on a lead was a little extra, but bear with her. She sang ‘Show me Love’ and took us on a journey through an operatic falsetto and some beat-boxing throughout the song. Honestly, it was mad. Sir Tom hit his buzzer just in the nick of time. She does have a great voice, as does her dog, apparently. She says something to him, and he howls a little note. It is pretty cute. Marina flew into the top four favourites in The Voice betting odds almost immediately after her audition. The question is, was it due to her singing, the cuteness of her pug, or the fact that she could make the dog sing? She’ll breeze through the battles easily, I’m sure. The Unlucky Few Quite frankly, I got annoyed in this episode because it was evident that the coaches who had one spot left were clinging onto it for dear life, and very reluctant to give it up. I feel like these few were unfortunate in the timings of their auditions because they were incredible but got no turns. Perhaps if they’d have auditioned earlier in the process, they may have stood a chance. Speculation of course, but it did feel utterly brutal. Phillipa Stylish warehouse manager Phillipa sings from the second her shift starts to when it ends. She plans to leave her 9-5 in order to pursue her dream to be a full-time singer. Pelting out a version of Chaka Khan’s ‘Ain’t Nobody’ which had a distinct ‘I love Rock & Roll’ vibe to it was pretty cool, and it showcased a huge vocal range. Unfortunately, she didn’t get any turns, and so her decision to quit the 9 to 5 looks like a risky one. I reckon she’s got what it takes if she keeps going at it though. Very surprised nobody turned. Amy has perhaps one of the cutest stories. No sob story, but sob-ensuing. She is the ‘Legion Scotland Sweetheart’ for the Royal British Legion. Amy sings for the Scottish Legion, performing the old favourite songs for ex-soldiers which take them back to their youth, and sometimes even bringing them to tears. The VT before her audition had me going, seeing the ex-soldiers with all of their war medals, rooting for her. She sang a soulful rendition of The Emotions ‘Best of my Love’. I thought it was brilliant, and the coaches clearly did too, dancing in their seats. Olly looked like he was 100% ready to turn, and Tom looked blown away. They all chickened out at the last minute, with Olly reckoning there was ‘no spark’. Hopefully she’ll come back and give it another go soon. GGMK Seventeen-year old best mates Georgia and Missy, aka GGMK, missed out this time. Missy, who is Ronan Keating’s daughter, unfortunately couldn’t channel her dad’s talent as much as she needed to at this point. The pair sang Cee Lo Green’s ‘Forget You’ with a guitar, and with really good harmonies. Olly tinkered towards his buzzer but decided against it in the end, leaving them without a turn. Georgia’s outfit choice was a bit bizarre, looking rather like a Bratz doll. It seems neither her fashion nor her voice could help with that all-important turn this time. The coaches agreed that GGMK were good, but that was all. Perhaps we’ll see them again next year, maybe before the coaches start clinging onto their team spots for dear life. What is it your dad says, Missy? Life is a rollercoaster, just gotta ride it. Heading Into Battle The Voice betting odds have fluctuated as we’ve seen more people get through each week, and the original favourites have been separated and re-jigged. Don’t get too comfortable with the way it is now, though! Come next week, it’s all change again. Contestants are paired up by their coach within their teams and go head to head. One will secure a spot in the next rounds, and the other will face the boot – and I’m not talking about JHud’s boot this time. Each coach has one ‘steal’ so if they feel like a top talent is going to be heading home, they can save them and bring them onto their team. It will be a brutal watch, but we can’t wait to see how they do, and to see how The Voice betting odds change within the next few weeks. 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__label__wiki	0.823135	0.823135	Jubilee Bible 2000 (JUB) 12 ¶ And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had come to Shechem to make him king. 2 And it came to pass, when Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, who was yet in Egypt, heard of it (for he had fled from the presence of King Solomon, and Jeroboam dwelt in Egypt), Copyright © 2013, 2020 by Ransom Press International How to Study the Bible, Edition 0002 Updated The Power of the Blood of Jesus - Updated Edition: The Vital Role of Blood for Redemption, Sanctification, and Life The Greatest Fight (Updated, Annotated): Spurgeon's Urgent Message for Pastors, Teachers, and Evangelists The Pursuit of God, Updated Edition The Ten Commandments (Annotated, Updated): Reasonable Rules for Life	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3904
__label__wiki	0.652655	0.652655	How a Pedal Strike Can Start a Wildfire When fire investigators blamed a mountain-biking misstep for a wildfire last month, some cyclists called foul. But it's not as wild a claim as you'd think. By monica prelle charlie layton Your mountain bike isn’t the only thing that can get damaged when you pedal-strike. In late August, Inyo National Forest fire investigators determined that a bike pedal colliding with a rock August 5 started the Rock Creek Fire in California’s Eastern Sierra. Keep up with the latest news in the cycling world with the Bicyclingnewsletter! When three mountain bikers reached the bottom of the second section of the Lower Rock Creek Trail that day, they looked back and noticed smoke; a fourth mountain biker descending the trail saw the fire on the side and unsuccessfully tried to stomp it out with his feet. That section of trail is fast and winding, scattered with rocks, and surrounded by a dry, grassy slope. From a single pedal strike, the wildfire managed to burn 122 acres of forest before it was contained. Sound ridiculous? Plenty of people thought so. The thing is, says Kirstie Butler, a fire prevention technician for the Inyo National Forest, while it’s unlikely that a pedal strike would cause a wildfire, it’s not impossible. A fire broke out during Stage 2 of the 2014 Transylvania Stage Race, which rangers believe was caused by a pedal strike. Plus, wildfires have even been known to start because of a rider falling and their bike frame striking a rock on impact. RELATED: Bring This Weird Cycling Gear on Every Ride to Be Ready for Anything Here’s what has to happen for a misjudged pedal stroke to take down a forest. Mountain bike pedals are typically made from aluminum alloy, but can also comprise titanium, magnesium, and plastic with steel components. Even though aluminum alloy is generally considered to be a ‘spark-resistant’ metal, it can sometimes be ferrous, meaning it contains iron; that's important, because iron is considered a pyrophoric material: It can ignite in the presence of oxygen alone. Guess what most rocks are made of? Minerals like iron and magnesium, which are also incredibly pyrophoric. Simply, iron-bearing rocks don't spontaneously catch fire, because when pure iron is exposed to air, it rusts over, creating a protective film. It takes a lot of iron exposed to air simultaneously to build up enough heat to be of consequence. RELATED: Learn the Science of 'Wheeeee!' to Have Your Best Ride Ever When the bike pedal scrapes the rock, it encounters a degree of friction; continuing to scrape the pedal causes collisions of molecules, which in turn release heat energy—just like when you purposefully strike a flint against steel to start a fire. The rougher the rock is, the greater the collisions will be, which means greater potential for a spark. RELATED: How to Ride Rocks Like a Pro The Ember The spark, or ember, is a tiny particle of burning-hot metal—in this case, one that chips off your pedal. Each type of metal found in bike pedals can produce sparks with different characteristics. The shape of the spark ranges from short and thin as with stainless steel, to long and wide when it comes from wrought iron. The color can be orange, yellow, or bright white, and the temperature of the spark can range anywhere between 300 and 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit. A spark may not seem hot in the air, but when it settles on another surface, its radiant heat can ignite a flammable object. For a wildfire to ignite, it needs a combination of heat, oxygen, and fuel. In this case, a dry, brushy slope of cheat grass surrounding the mountain bike trail is the fuel. Drier fuel sources have lower flash points, meaning they don’t need to be as hot ignite. Environmental conditions play a big role in wildfire risk. Less-humid air can heat up more quickly, which helps fire spread. A dense forest creates shade and humidity, which both decrease fire conditions, while a drought-stricken, dry, grassy slope in a hot climate with low relative humidity is a perfect storm for a wildfire. The Inyo National Forest’s average temperature of 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, and its relative humidity below 25 percent, combine to create ideal burning conditions, Butler says. (Humidity was in the single digits the day the Rock Creek Fire started.) Plus, the forest is full of dead trees—the result of a pine beetle infestation encouraged by drought—which means fewer trees trapping humidity and creating shade. The Full-Blown Fire After the bike pedal sends a hot spark into dry brush on the side of the mountain bike trail, it smolders and the brush catches fire. 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__label__cc	0.634223	0.365777	[Free eBooks] Freebies Time! Grab EM!! Jan 2, 2013 \| 0 Good morning! I think it’s time to get back to work. The Holidays are over for now. I almost want to say it’s time to relax. Hacked: The prequel short story to Encrypted (Robin Hood Hacker) by Carolyn McCray Genre: Genre Fiction \| Mystery & Thrillers Hacked: The Prequel Short Story to the #1 Action Packed, Encrypted. The techno thriller case where Ronnie and Zach’s world’s collided.Don’t worry, Hacked has no spoilers if you haven’t read Encrypted yet! Follow Zach and Ronnie’s first meeting that set in motion the explosive mission in Encrypted! by Geraldine Solon American travel journalist Sophie Matthews is searching for that elusive place called home. Working for Constar Communications has allowed her to see the world and experience different cultures, but the nomadic lifestyle has not enabled her to have much of a personal life. As she approaches her fortieth birthday, Sophie’s priorities shift and she decides to quit her job to pursue a different dream, meeting a man, settling down, and starting a family. Her boss, Greg Sullivan, has one request, that Sophie complete her last assignment featuring the life of artist/writer Marina Suarez. During World War II, Marina’s entire village was captured by Japanese soldiers leaving Marina as the sole survivor. How she was able to survive the slaughter of her village and family remains a mystery. Sophie is intrigued by the assignment, but hesitant to return to the Philippines, which left her with a broken heart ten years ago at the hands of Eric Santiago, the only man she has ever loved. As fate would have it, Sophie soon finds herself in the busy streets of Manila and crosses paths with Eric Santiago once again. As Sophie tries to unravel the mystery of Marina’s life, she learns that Eric is the only one who can help her put the pieces together. But when she discovers Marina’s deep, dark secret, little does Sophie know that it will change her life forever. by Elmo Adams Genre: Science Fiction \| Teens Have aliens visited Earth? Do they continue to do so? I am sorry to say I don’t know. Many people say they have and continue to do so. FOUR is a story about two middle school students and two of their teachers. These four are rather “normal” citizens of Central Florida. They do not live far from the premier Fantasy Vacation World on Earth, but their lives are not screen plays. They are normal. Until that all changes. A violent Florida afternoon thunderstorm causes the change when it cripples the vehicle of a spaceman. The FOUR meet the man from space, and there is no going back to the world of normal. These Old Tales – Complete (A Collection of Dark Fiction) by Kenneth W. Cain Genre: Horror \| Short Stories These Old Tales is a collection of dark fiction containing 38 flash to short story length pieces totaling over 75,000 words. Whether you are seeking gunfights, ghosts, abnormalities, werewolves, zombies, psychotic killers, the reaper, the devil, or all around everyday bad guys this collection has something for you. There is a little bit of everything for horror genre fans. Whoever You Are by Donna Marie Lanheady Genre: Contemporary Fiction \| Literary Fiction What defines you… Are you defined by your family, your career, your accomplishments? What happens when something you think defines you changes? Emily McGinn, a recurring character from Where Secrets Lie, believes she knows exactly who she is and where she belongs in the world, until she receives an inheritance from an unknown benefactor. Uncovering the source of the inheritance leads Emily to discover buried truths undermining what she thought was a straightforward life. As the truths alter Emily’s perception of the people closest to her, her perception of herself shifts as well. Set in the unique foothills community of Boulder, Colorado and its environs, Whoever You Are questions not only how we define ourselves, but also how we define family and whether we bear any responsibility for the actions of those who came before us. Jake Bakes Cakes. A Silly Rhyming Children’s Picture Book by Gerald Hawksley “This is Jake. Jake bakes cakes! What kind of cakes does Jake bake? He bakes upside down cakes for acrobats. And pumpkin cakes for witches and their cats. He bakes banana cakes for monkey in the tree. And fish cakes for fishes in the sea . . .” But what does Jake do when his baking day is done? Why, he throws off his hat, puts up his feet and . . . well you’ll find out at the end of this jolly rhyming picture book. Previous[Kindle Daily Deal] Wednesday Kindle Daily Deals Next[Free eBooks] Down With The Christmas Tree, Up With The Freebies	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3908
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__label__cc	0.592915	0.407085	Judge Lifts Gag Order; Father Andy's Lawyer Rips D.A. The defense lawyer for Father Andrew McCormick today accused the district attorney's office of prosecutorial misconduct for trying to put a Catholic priest in jail "by any means necessary." The D.A.'s office "took every witness at their word no matter how fantastical the story was," Trevan Borum complained to reporters outside the Criminal Justice Center. Borum, a former prosecutor himself, said that the D.A.'s office didn't do their homework, but "Thank God we did." Speaking moments after a judge lifted a gag order, Borum told reporters about how the defense went out looking for witnesses to refute the prosecution's case. "They were easy to find," Borum said, including a former altar boy now a state trooper who discredited a key prosecution witness. That's how Borum managed to thwart a district attorney's office that he said was "looking to convict a priest at all costs." After two heavily publicized trials in the last 14 months, however, both of which ended in deadlocked juries, "Father Andy" faces "an uncertain future," his lawyer said. The priest is on administrative leave with the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and still has to face a church hearing over alleged boundary violations. Then there's the matter of his reputation, his lawyer said, after being accused in the media and the courts of something he didn't do, an attempted rape of a 10-year-old altar boy. "How do you get your reputation back," Borum asked. The day began in Courtroom 1102 where Common Pleas Court Judge Gwendolyn N. Bright was asked to rule on a motion by Borum to lift the gag order. Without looking up, the judge who presided over two mistrials granted Borum's request. The first combatant to speak with reporters was Assistant District Attorney Kristen Kemp, who prosecuted both trials. Kemp, reading from a prepared statement, said the D.A. decided not to prosecute Father Andy again because it was "simply too much to ask the victim to endure a third trial." The prepared statement claimed that the district attorney vigorously prosecuted all sex crimes. But if this was true, she was asked, why did the D.A. offer Father Andy such a sweetheart plea deal? If the priest would have pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor, corrupting the morals of a minor, he would have gotten no jail time, four years probation, and not even have to register as a sex offender under Megan's Law. Father Andy's response to the deal, according to sources, was, if it's God's will for me to go to jail for the rest of my life for something I didn't do, then I will. But I'm not pleading guilty to something I didn't do. Kemp didn't have anything else to say other what she read in the prepared statement. When challenged again about the proposed plea deal with Father Andy, two of her superiors conferred for a few minutes in a separate room. Then they came out to tell reporters they too wouldn't have anything to say besides the prepared statement, which said nothing. Outside the courthouse, however, Borum, had plenty to say. At no time, he said, was "Fr. McCormick going to plead guilty to something he didn't do." Asked about the motivation of the alleged victim in the case, Borum declined to comment, other than to say, "What I do know was that his testimony wasn't true." Borum disclosed that his client passed a polygraph test about the alleged victim's allegations. Borum, who served as a Philadelphia assistant district attorney for 10 years in the homicide, habitual offenders and major trials units, said he was appalled by prosecutor Kemp's blatant appeal to the jury's emotions. "It was completely inappropriate," Borum said. Kemp's message in her closing, Borum said, was "forget the facts," just find Father Andy guilty to ease his family's guilt. If the D.A. had decided to retry Father Andy a third time, Borum said, he was going to state Superior Court to file a motion claiming double jeopardy, a motion that would have charged that Father Andy was denied a fair trial because of the D.A.s blatant "emotional plea to the jury's sympathy." Borum also disclosed that the judge turned down his motion during the trial to allow an expert on false memory syndrome to testify. The expert would have told the jury that the story told by the alleged victim in the case is now how children process memories. The alleged victim in the case, Borum said, came forward 14 years later. And yet he could remember such precise details such as the flavor of the cookie he was eating moments before the attack. And every one of the 32 buttons on the priest's cassock as he slowly unbuttoned them. The alleged victim recalled so many precise details that his story came across like a "slow-motion technicolor movie," Borum told the jury. "Come on, that's got to raise a red flag," Borum said. Trials: Archdiocese Sex Abuse Trial Tweet Share Pin It Email It 72 comments Jae April 13, 2015 at 4:15 PM Yep- he had all the details down for each and every fairytale the junkie told. Junkies are so well known for their 'truthyness' and their steel-trap memories. And, all real victims of child abuse become junkies (just ask that over 25% of women who are real victims), and all junkies were once victims of abuse, it goes hand-in-hand.... ....just ask any junkie, after you've told him he can become a rich junkie if he just tells a certain story about a Catholic priest- Oh there goes jae being a peasant.... I'm sure you aren't a productive member of society being that you sit behind a computer (in your mothers basement) all day a speak of nothing you know about. Also, could you be a little more creative with your use of words? "Junkie" I mean come on.. And Ralph thank you for the "unbiased" opinion on this case. Clearly you are so mad at the DA. its quite comical to read. None April 13, 2015 at 4:49 PM Fact: McCormick FAILED TWO out of THREE lie detector tests. But I suppose the one is more important. Borum needs to do his homework as well. Apparently your homework wasnt complete either. Fr Andrew took 3 polygraphs yes, the first 2 were deemed inconclusive because fact is, the man is afraid of his own shadow. The 3rd and final Polygraph was Conclusively Negative. Meaning for your educated self that when asked if he did any of this junkie's BS he said no and the lie detector said he was telling the truth. Side note....Why do you think the DA barred that conversation from even happening in court after she repeatedly threw out inaccurate statements about the other 2??? Oh right you shmuck, because she would have completely lost the case if it was mentioned that he passed the test. School didnt go well for you did it? Your supposed to study BEFORE you complete your assignment moron. Well being that you are clearly a "friend of "father" Andy" run along and let the adults talk about FACTS instead of your brainwashed definitely paid for from Andy to keep you quiet high school education.. The defense made it so that they could not say it in the court room. It was said in open court during the first case due to the overweight Brennan slipping up. Now these are FACTS as opposed to your fairytale land that you live in.. And it most certainly was NOT inconclusive he passed every question BUT the one he did! which was having sexual contact with a minor 2 fails!!! Not inconclusive The above poster must be Dennis Ecker. Therefore , discount his rantings. He is a poor soul. None@4:49 You will pickup something very easy while reading Cipriano's writings is he has a tendency to leave out some very important facts to give his pro-pedophile readers. He might do a story about an officer who shot and killed a man, but would leave out the part the bad guy was pointing a gun at the officer and pulled back the hammer. Here he informs us McCormick passed one polygraph test but he failed to mention he did not pass others. I will say his articles are colorful something like the funny page. This priest good, victims bad mindset is very entertaining. Only know when you read his stories have a pad of paper and pen next to you to jot down the things you feel you may not have been properly informed. Because the inquirer is so forthcoming with information. The inky only releases what the DA and his office approve. At least Ralph is not subjected to that type of reporting. Cant be 'creative' with the truth- the truth is just the truth. But, I guess we all now know where you practice your 'creativity'- And you know this truth? Your were present when McCormick attacked this young man? Find a hobby. Since you support child molesters I know where YOU practice your creativity And you choose to believe a junkie, with no evidence to support his stories, any of them, with mounting evidence that the government abused its authority, and worse, in this case? Why is it that you don't care about where minors, real victims, are really being abused? Why do you focus on the Catholic Church- one "Anon" out of hundreds- why do you hide? Cant you come up with a 'creative' pseudonym? At least you left the dopey all caps behind. No one was present when the junkie claims he was attacked- it never happened. Live with it, and live with the fact that you are part of a lynch mob that acted out of a twisted ideology. What's mom making for dinner? Did she call down to you yet? You are part of the twisted and demented priest pedophiles. Shame on you. P.s. Let's hope this doesn't happen to one of your family members... actually I hope it does so you can see first hand what it's like to witness how awful it is to experience what this family and the victim have gone through. Now run away peasant and don't yell at mommy for burning supper. She tried He wants his reputation back ? Then by all means lets give it to him. A priest who was removed from ministry because of boundary issues with children. A child stalker. I hope he shouts his good reputation from the highest mount. and I know if the archdiocese restores his ministry and is assigned to my church or a family members parish I will be screaming his reputation to everyone I know. He won't be allowed anywhere near my kids. People like him and his supporters need to go into hiding and hang their heads in shame! im sure there is a lot more evidence that they were not allowed to bring up in court. What I do know is that if I see him on the streets or God forbid in my parish I will certainly let everyone know exactly who Andrew McCormick is.... a pediphile low life scum bag Or, you could just send out a 'rebel-yell' to all your 'homies' and lynch him when you see him.... ...which fits the mentality of all you bigots. Your line of thinking Jae is : If I meet you, beat you and leave you for dead and if there was no witnesses your beating never happened ? No, my line of thinking is that if the accuser has zero credibility and there is no evidence of a crime that occurred well over a decade before the alleged crime was reported, there isn't enough to indict (eat your 'ham sandwich'), never mind convict. I don't care if the accused are priests, rabbis, imams, pastors, teachers, fathers, brothers, doctors, judges, lawyers, politicians, coaches or your Uncle Baba or your nasty old grandmother - you need evidence and a government beyond reproach that meets or exceeds the reasonable doubt standard to send men to jail. Please enlighten me, what evidence does Danny Gallagher have to prove he was raped by these men? And, then, enlighten me, again- how has this DAs office conducted this prosecution? jae - you mean persecution.... Not only his words are evidence, but the slam dunk happens to be someone named Edward Avery. Once he admitted guilt with complete representation of a lawyer. I would take the word of a drug addicted person any day over two people who have a history of inappropriate behavior with children. It seems I must be right because the other two people accused are serving time behind prison walls. Well one behind prison walls the other burning in hell. Jae April 14, 2015 at 7:24 AM Words, especially those uttered by a proven liar and junkie (maybe a wee bit unreliable?) are not evidence, and Avery renounced his guilty plea- which makes him both a coward and a liar. These two liars cancel each others testimony out. You must not read or comprehend words very well- I've already posted the stats here at BT regarding innocents in prison, why not enlighten yourself to the realities of our justice system and then come back and try to engage in an adult debate- one which is based upon logic and facts. You're probably the same brave Anon (@5:16) that wished another child was raped, I think we've heard all we need to hear from you. FACT: McCormick had a convicted child molester Scott Healy (who plead guilty) supporting him and who was there everyday to stir the pot, says a source. How twisted are these people? I mean this just keeps getting better and better for mccormicks "reputation" I guess all sick child molesting pigs stick together Maybe he too plead guilty to a plea deal he could not turn down. But he is innocent. VERY doubtful due to the amount of DNA that lit up like a Christmas tree . I would have taken the plea deal too! being that he was caught being a child rapist but to show up in court with his fellow pervert peer was pretty delusional. the molesting community sticks together because they like to play the victims but really they are predators who need to be put in a cage like the animals they are. All comes out in the wash Is this a guy out of the tri-state area or North Carolina ? FACT: Hemp did a poor arse job of investigation. FACT Hemp got her law degree from a cracker jack box! FACT: Grandpa Munster coached this crackhead to lie. FACT: DA wants to get a win at all cost no matter what the details and truth is. Grandpa munster was a SVU Detective... that would have been a red flag for the DA to question these allegations. I think whatever case this guy investigated should be reviewed, seems like he is a crooked cop out to get one thing. As for the little lass who thinks she is a lawyer..Hemp...she should get debarred from PA to practice law. She is incompetent and the PA Bar Association should look into the rest of her cases that she prosecuted as a DA. Fact: It's KEMP... AND if the evidence that the DA had on McCormick aka sick perverted pig that wasn't allowed in court he would not be walking a "free man" also there were TWO hung jury's so he was NOT PROVEN INNOCENT but good I'm glad he now has to walk amongst his fellow peers and everyone knows exactly what kind of person he is.. Maybe McCormick and SCOTT HEALY can have lunch dates together and discuss ways to get a job. Let's just hope those two sick perverted child predators don't strike again.... LOSERS In your desire to believe the sick lies of the punk accuser, you refuse to acknowledge that there was simply no evidence against this priest and that members of both juries had reasonable doubt which then led to mistrials. In the eyes of the law McCormick is an innocent man. Most importantly and to your point, there was NO evidence that had anything to do with this case that the DA was forbidden to present. You simply wish they were. Finally, you ass, Scott Healey was NOT at this last trial at all. I can't help but wonder what the attitude of all you priest supporters would be if one of your children had been molested by one. Priest abuse DOES happen--even the Catholic Church admits that. Instead of looking the other way at the abusers and the hierarchy that shifts these molesters from Parish to Parish, maybe think hard and long about what it is you are really supporting here. Are you in favor of child molestation? Is it your contention that clergy abuse of children does not occur? You are living in La La Land. You act as if the church learned nothing from her past failures when in fact the entire system was overhauled and reformed. People like you are stuck in the past and refuse to see how the Catholic Church has become a model of child safety. People like you will never acknowledge the facts but prefer to remain bitter and enraged about the failures of bishops who are dead. I think what is most important is to hear from a jury member and find out what the final vote was for guilty or not guilty. If the vote turned out to be more than 50% for conviction the district attorney may have made a bad choice. Maybe we can get the Philly DA and his acolytes and cronies to take a peek under the "Reformers" cassocks? http://reformation.com/ Statistics (aka facts) prove that just about less than .04 Catholic priests commit offenses against minors, while in every other demographic the stats are much higher. There isn't 'a problem' in the Catholic Church, but there is a real problem everywhere else, including your own homes-where most abuse occurs. I wonder what we would find under your own 'cassocks'? Perhaps keeping the focus on the Church keeps it off of you. Judge waited a few days to lift the gag order to avoid piling on by the defense attorney. To let DA Seth Williams slink off to salve his wounds in some dignity. That is like a teacher letting the F student go somewhere to hide before formally flunking him. The McCormick trial did nothing to aid victims of sexual abuse other than to be an opportunity for the DA to win another one by piling on the hapless priest in the hope the jury would easily convict and jail for life. Not just one trial, but TWO trials and the juries were still hung over. Evidence provided by the victim only led to more questions among jurors as they debated the verdict. Now we have Billy Doe who is in his last woes, thrashing around.as deposition makes it a living hell for him and the Supreme Court will soon rule on the Lynn appeal. Billy Doe helped put in jail three priests and a teacher and one priest has died in prison. He told stories that he could not keep straight each day he told them. The DA accepted his stories as verified gossip even though many ADA's had doublts about the veracity of Billy Doe. I know a detective who worked on some of these cases. Said he had hard evidence to clear the priest who died in jail but Seth Williams never used it and decided to go with damning false testimony anyway. They pick and choose what they want instead of using all evidence and letting the jury decide based on all of the evidence. They stack the cards. If this man is pedophile, where are all the other victims? That detective then has no morals to do the correct thing and speak out for the justice of another person, not a priest, another human being. If that is true then the death of that priest should sit with his conscience until it is his time to die. Shows that the badge carries a lot of weight and protect their own is strong in the PPD. Detectives are programmed to put people in jail like Peyton Manning is programmed to throw TDs. That is the stark reality people face when grilled for hours with no sleep. Anonymous 10:07, there are none,......Cippoletti got away with one in that courtroom and Ceisler let him when former ADA CIppoletti implied in his final closing remark that there were other "victims" of Father Engelhardt just waiting to come forward... well, it's been over 26 months since Mark Cippoletii made those remarks in Ceisler's courtroom the innocent priest is now deceased most likely due to the neglect of the PA prison system and Geisinger Medical center and I'm still waiting ......... shame on those who kept their mouths shut ........and looked the other way while those men were railroaded into prison............ He (the detective) went to the press. They didn't put it out there bigtrial.net April 14, 2015 at 7:02 PM I'd like to hear more about that. This is news to me. That detective has been silent from day one. What proof do you have that he went to the press? I would like to here more about this also. Why would he go to the press like the Daily News or network news with this "so-called" information when the self righteous pro-pedophile protector is right here. You say you also know this detective. Why no name ? You should have no fear of any fall out if what you are saying is TRUE. You say he went to the press. Then he would have no problem doing it again or have someone like myself or Ralph knock on his door. "...have someone like myself or Ralph knock on his door." Really? Are you going to bring your schoolyard buddies to stand behind you when you knock on the big, bad Detective's door, or will you wisely let Ralph do the heavy lifting? The resident pip squeak must have had his Wheaties when he posted that one. If this case is representative of the 'good work' of the PPD, the only other publicly funded entity that is possibly more inept is that sad sack bunch of ambulance drivers in the PFD EMS unit. The once great city of Philadelphia needs a major overhaul - starting with all of its city agencies. Jae April 14, 2015 at 11:02 AM For those of you that might be interested in some stats re: wrongful convictions, the link below collates much of the info and provides some interesting links to other sites and reports. http://caught.net/innoc.htm A little fun reading for the anti-Catholic bigots here: http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/feb/19/rabbis-absolute-power-how-sex-abuse-tore-apart-australias-orthodox-jewish-community Geez, I guess its more of a sinful MAN problem than anything else? Our Catholic priests and Church will be exonerated. And, our Church will lead the whole world out of this present (but not precedential) immoral darkness, as it has since its' holy inception. The Catholic Church's Dallas Charter will be a good place for the Jewish and "reformed' religious sects, as well as our public institutions, to start to clean their own houses. What will you bigots use to clean your own houses? Jae, I agree with much of what you have written but the Dallas Charter is defective in some ways....it rides roughshod over the rights of accused priests. Innocent priests lives have been destroyed by false accusations. The bishops are so petrified by bad publicity that they throw good men "under the bus." While much of the Dallas Charter is admirable, it needs to be changed so that innocent priests are not destroyed by the likes of the Danny Gallaghers, etc. I agree- the Dallas Charter assumes guilt, which is anti American, and morally bankrupt. It's an over-reaction by Catholic Church leaders afraid to take on the clergy abuse problem head-on. It's a political solution to a moral problem that has no place in our Church, or our culture, much less our legal system. But, it's all we've got right now. And, it's better than anything anybody else has. Let's hope sanity prevails and our prelates soon find their spines. SarahTX2 April 14, 2015 at 4:03 PM "How do you get your reputation back?" Well, he might want to try not bringing boys to his bedroom anymore. And not giving boys alcohol. And not pursuing friendships with boys when the parent has told him to stay away. Actually, all of these things are his reputation, so he might want to try not getting his reputation back. It doesn't matter that this case couldn't be proven. At least the parents out there now know about his bad habits regarding boys, and he can be shunned as he should be. bigtrial.net April 15, 2015 at 6:16 AM Sarah TX2 how do you feel about the DA's sweetheart plea bargain deal offered to Father Andy? No jail time and he wouldn't have even had to register as a sex offender. If you really believe this guy tried to rape a ten year old altar boy how is this protecting children? Ralph, What does SarahTX comment have to do with anything of yours. She is stating fact of what the Archdiocese can be documented as saying regarding McCormick letting children in his room, it came out in court of the victims mother describing how she told McCormick to stay away from her son. You only have hearsay of what may or may not have been offered to McCormick. Its like buying a car son. Lets see that great deal in writiing first before I believe you. Credibility shot to hell. Although I don't know how but it seems like Jae is still going to drink Ralph's kool-aid Oh Ralph, removing your own comment. Looks tacky. It's more than hearsay. Take it to the bank. The offer was made and he turned it down. It's been confirmed. If it wasn't true, I gave three ADAs a chance to refute it. They can't and didn't. No, They simply turned away and said nothing. They would have done the same if you asked them what time it was Please enlighten us then with all this inside knowledge you have. If I recall philly.com had a similar statement about the offer - are you saying the DAs newspaper has it wrong too? Hi, Ralph, I don't feel particularly concerned about the plea deal offered. This case wasn't proven because two juries were unable to acquit or convict the defendant. At the same time, I think the two trials were valuable, and not a waste of taxpayer money, because they did prove that this priest was way too involved with boys. I think it's good for the public to know that this priest could not stop himself from bringing boys to his bedroom even after being repeatedly warned by the Archdiocese to stop. And it's good for the public to know that this priest could not stop himself from pursuing boys even though their parents told him to stay away. He put a statue of the Virgin Mary inside the door of one of the families that did not want him near their son. That's pretty bizarre, not criminal, but worthy of note. Hopefully, because of these two trials, McCormick will not be taking boys to Poland, or chasing them around town, or bringing them home. I think the D.A.'s office did a decent job of letting the public know what this priest's habits were regarding boys. As for a plea deal, I think they were trying to get him into some kind of supervision, and that would have been good for the public also. How will leftists get their reputation back after supporting the stupid 'progressive' policies that permitted this to happen? http://www.krgv.com/news/local-news/Border-Patrol-Increase-in-Sex-Offenders-Crossing-the-Border/31790518 We've got bigger game to hunt than the elusive unicorn offending priest you frauds seek- JAE... You support child molestation which leads me to believe that while you are in your mothers basement typing away and being a waste of life while your mother regrets the decision to not have swallowed you. That YOU yourself are a sick and twisted child molesting pervert who should not be allowed to voice his opinion on a half reported story anyway. I wonder what article you will put on here next? How it is okay to sexually assault a child? Followed by your explanation of why it is "ok" to do so? I hope you burn in hell along with the rest of your family of misfit losers. See, all we have to do is turn out the bigots to run free for a bit and let them express themselves, kick up their heels, openly, to have them reveal their own deeply disturbed personalities. Here's their 'narrative": anyone that disagrees with them is claimed to be a child molester- like all our priests or me, or a liar that supports the Church and/or molesters, like Ralph and anybody else who isn't in the Philly DAs or sweet little Danny Gallagher's camp, contrary to the evidence that exists or in spite of the fact that no evidence exists to support the haters and accusers claims. These caring, loving liberal-progressive commenters then damn their opposition and their families, destroy reputations, and if they had their way, would either imprison or kill them. All soul-killing acts which are based upon their documented lies and distortions of any truths. And, we're supposed to believe them all, about everything, unquestionably. Sure. Yet, notice how they never can counter their opposition with facts (proof, evidence) and are always forced to collapse into personal diatribes. To which our response is supposed to be, as they would do, skulk away with our tails tucked in between our legs because the street bully smacked us around while he had 15 of his buddies standing behind him. The bullies in the DAs office and the main stream media, along with all the rest of their loud-mouthed leftist ideologues have that very the same mentality only when it comes to the most dangerous enemy, the Catholic Church, because the Church decided, wrongly, not to fight back. But, I don't see the bullying behavior much when the loudmouths are dealing within their own ideological camp. But, that day is coming. The progressives are starting to turn on each other- after all, there are only enough of others resources, like Church bucks and tax dollars, to go around ('redistribution of wealth') to all the slackers. So, we will see the black lobby go after the feminist lobby and the gay lobby go after the anarchist lobby, and the open borders/La Raza lobby will attack the anarchist lobby, and so on, until they finally, totally consume themselves. And, the Catholic Church will still be there- to lead the way out of the progressive ideology darkness, once again. Thank God. Ha ha ha Jae are you done? Did you get it all out? Let me know when the next show is when you place your hands upon the crippled and make them walk again Ralph and other contributors Thank you for sharing this news and information. No one else is letting people know what is going on with these cases. Why other than an anti-Catholic Church bias are these stories not found in other medias? I regret everyday that Fr Englehardt died the way he did. Cant wait to hear what comes out of the Gallagher & DA depositions. Why so long for the Supreme Court to act on Msgr Lynn? I hope that no priests or for that fact no other human being has to go through what Fr Engelhardt did. This is the case I think Ralph should be pursuing. Has anyone yet declared what the cause of death was? If it was due to negligence or some kind of malpractice, the family has a huge claim to make. The doctors need to say what happened. Every person in prison, guilty or innocent, has a right to proper healthcare. I'm very surprised that those mourning the death of Fr. Engelhardt are not demanding answers. Is it possible that the cause of death was not a heart attack? Were other forces at play? This was a high profile case with a very mysterious ending. Here's what happens when an innocent priest doesn't plead out- http://thesestonewalls.com/gordon-macrae/judge-joseph-laplante-denies-priests-appeal/ Gordon Macrae. Is he not the friend of the book salesman over at the media report ? Another blog that is pro-pedophile. Ralph, if the accuser wants to pursue a civil trail against Father Andy, is there a specific time frame which he has to operate in? This is not Ralph, but I believe its 2 years in Philadelphia but there are some civil suits that are extended to 4 years. A little information about the animal Macrae: Psychological problems during seminary in 1978. Pled guilty in 1988 to paying boy for sex. Rec'd 1 yr jail deferred and sent for treatment. May have abused in 1983 but no action. Charged in 1993 w/ 11 counts of molestation of at least 4 boys. Convicted 1994 re assault of 1 boy. Rec'd 33 1/2-67 yr sentence. Can anybody say "very dangerous man" Jae April 16, 2015 at 12:42 PM For those of you with reading/comprehension abilities above 2nd grade and without an ax to grind against Catholics, review the details of the 'case' against MacRae for yourselves. http://thesestonewalls.com/case-history/ You'll find troubling similarities between his 'case' and the 'case' being prosecuted (persecuted) by Williams, et al. (and most cases against priests that actually make it into court). The resident Pharisee, who would have stood with (or most likely safely behind) Caiaphas at Jesus' "trial" is hardly a reliable or unbiased source. ...and for those with brain cells but you only need one. Reread Jae last sentence and I will quote "is hardly a reliable or unbiased source" Keep in mind the blog These Stone Walls is authored by no one else but the animal gordan macrae. If there is ever a justification for the death penalty when sexual abuse is the reasoning. This Guy is it. Yes, Galileo, that link was provided to others, who will have both the ability and incentive to investigate MacRae's case, using the real victims accounting as a baseline from which to launch their own survey of independent resources, instead of your Bishop Accountability bile. Dorothy Rabinowitz, Pulitzer Prize in Journalism recipient did outstanding investigative work on MacRae's case- she's a renowned expert at false abuse claims. But, it's still a very good thing you pointed out the painfully obvious for us all since the author/owner of the linked blog is so very well hidden. Fr. Gordan Macrae as he titles himself on The Stone walls, but this Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Dorothy Rabinowitz describes him as a defrocked priest with an archdiocese who believes in him so much they do not want anything to do with him. Can I walk into a church on Sunday and call myself a Father ? As they say where I come from "expert me ass" She must be a really good expert if macrae is still sitting behind Stone Walls. Let it end buckaroo you have no more fight left. Talk to you again in 2016 when Ralph covers the Brennan re-trial. Great job goes out to the Attorney General Office today for taking 22 more animals off the street both in Philly and its suburbs. I am sure there must have been some priests who were erasing their computer hard drives today along with some of those jae who defend them. Wow, men in Pennsylvania, especially Philly metro area, commit these heinous crimes disproportionate to the rest of the population; therefore, using the bigoted crowds illogic, we should assume all men from Philly are child molesters. Catholic priests offend at far lesser proportion to the general population, and their 'victims' are overwhelmingly homosexual juveniles, not children, which makes the offending priests, who are also homosexuals, ephebophiles, not pedophiles. Are the anti Catholic bigots prepared to apply the same broad extrapolation for all homosexual men as they do for priests? Nah, don't think so, hey, brave Anons.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3916
__label__wiki	0.598974	0.598974	See today's BioWorld MedTech Home » Helix scores first FDA authorization for whole exome sequencing platform Helix scores first FDA authorization for whole exome sequencing platform Last updated: Jan. 12, 2021 By Mary Ellen Schneider Helix Opco LLC, a company specializing in population genomics, has received de novo marketing authorization from the U.S. FDA for its whole exome sequencing platform, which covers roughly 20,000 genes. The San Mateo, Calif.-based company also picked up 510(k) clearance from the FDA for the first test to run on the Helix Laboratory Platform, a genetic health risk application for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. That test has been cleared for over-the-counter use in conjunction with the Helix Laboratory Platform. BioWorld MedTech Regulatory Neurology/Psychiatric Diagnostics Genomics 510(k) De novo FDA	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3918
__label__wiki	0.915309	0.915309	FULL PRE-SEASON FIXTURE SCHEDULE IS ANNOUNCED Ash Willis EUROPEAN football giants Benfica will be playing Burton Albion in a prestigious pre-season friendly at the Pirelli Stadium. As the Brewers prepare for their first ever season in League One, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink’s side will take on the Portuguese club on Tuesday, July 21 (kick off 7.45pm). Benfica are former European Cup Winners who play in the Primeira Liga and are one of the ‘big three’ in Portugal alongside Sporting Lisbon and Porto. Players currently on their books and following in the footsteps of legends like Eusebio are Brazilian stars Luisão, Julio Cesar and Lima and Uruguayan international Maxi Pereira. They have recently been crowned champions of Primiera Liga. Burton Albion chairman Ben Robinson said: “After securing promotion to League One for the first time in the club’s history it will be an exciting season for our fans and what better curtain raiser than a prestige friendly against one of the best known clubs in Europe who boast a squad of international stars. “The game comes as we celebrate our 65th anniversary and will be a great family occasion that we will sure will see a large crowd at the Pirelli Stadium and a great atmosphere.” The Brewers will also take on three Championship sides in the pre-season programme including the now traditional curtain-raiser against Derby County. The remainder of the pre-season fixtures are as follows; 1st July Gresley FC (A) 7.30pm 4th July Mickleover Sports (A) 3pm 18th July Wolves (H) 1pm 21st July SL Benfica (H) 7.45pm 25th July Birmingham (H) 3pm 29th July Leicester City (H) 7.30pm 1st August Derby (H) 3pm Full ticket and admission prices will be announced in due course.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3927
__label__cc	0.56741	0.43259	How would Bramwell Tovey reimagine the CBC? Bramwell Tovey writes: After the announcements of this week’s cuts at CBC it’s clear that the traditional blueprint for public broadcasting, still followed successfully in Britain and Australia, has failed in Canada. Government support for CBC has waned and the corporation has lost curatorial focus. Under Herbert Lacroix, CBC has lost over 2,000 jobs since 2009, lost public support and, most importantly, ceased to be an icon of idealism. Lacroix has failed to win allies on Parliament Hill and as the hockey debacle clearly shows, he does not have the skill set to negotiate the exploitation of CBC’s considerable commercial value. If CBC were a listed corporation the shareholders would vote him out. He should do the honourable thing and resign. The opening line of CBC’s current strategic plan brings further confusion: “Our new five-year strategy 2015: Everyone, Every Way, recognizes that the public broadcaster can’t be all things to all people.” Over-extended by numerous collective agreements negotiated in better times, support for public broadcasting declines as the corporation dumbs down in pursuit of better ratings. Arresting the slide will take more than The Grateful Dead, Miley Cyrus and The Spice Girls (all featured on CBC this week.) Besides, why is CBC duplicating the independent sector? And why is 5 per cent of the programming budget being wasted on the tabloid-style music website? As at the BBC, much greater use should be made of independent producers. Personally, I’d love to see creative figures like Robert Lepage or Murray Schafer let loose at a few hours a week on CBC Radio 2 – as Lepage said in a recent interview: “Forget global, think local – then you’ll be universal.” Imagine that as the opening line of CBC’s next strategic plan. — Bramwell Tovey and others., Globe and Mail	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3932
__label__wiki	0.725269	0.725269	latestnews SME Business Growth Women Entrepreneurship Canadian SME-Business Magazine - Business Magazine for Canadian Entrepreneurs Tech partner PC partner Banking partner Small Business Summit SME Business Awards 2020 Small Business Statistics Consulting Engineers from Across Canada Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to the Industry and Society By SK Uddin OTTAWA, Oct. 29, 2019 /CNW/ – From designing world renowned facilities and iconic bridges, to addressing public access and mobility issues within a community, to improving water and sanitation services here at home and abroad, the work of consulting engineering firms was on full display in Ottawa on Tuesday night, as twenty leading-edge projects received Awards of Excellence for their technical excellence and their contributions to society at the 2019 Canadian Consulting Engineering (CCE) Awards gala. In addition, five Special Achievement Awards were also presented to the projects that best demonstrated: technical innovation; dedication to the environment; Canadian expertise abroad; and how engineering enhances Canadians’ social, economic or cultural quality of life. Winners were selected by independent jurors with distinguished and varied backgrounds. Now in their 51st year, the CCE Awards are presented jointly by the Association of Consulting Engineering Companies-Canada (ACEC) and Canadian Consulting Engineer magazine. “This is an opportunity to recognize the valuable contributions that Canadian consulting engineers make both here at home and around the world on a national stage,” said ACEC President and CEO John Gamble, “they highlight the role that consulting engineers play in our daily lives and the important impact that their work has on all Canadians.” Three awards were also presented to deserving individuals. The 2019 Beaubien Award for lifetime achievement which was presented to Francois Plourde, P.Eng., of CIMA+. The 2020 Allen D. Williams scholarship, recognizing a young professional’s commitment to consulting engineering, was awarded to Nicholas C. Kaminski, P.Eng., PMP, of KGS Group. Finally, this year’s Chair’s Award for exceptional contributions to the industry was bestowed to Jean-Marc Carrière, former ACEC Vice-President of Finance and Administration, who retired at the end of September after 21 years of service to the association and the consulting engineering industry. In addition, three ACEC member firms were recognized for having recently been presented with international awards by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) in Mexico City this past September. Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. received a FIDIC Award of Merit for its Squamish Integrated Flood Hazard Management Plan project. Stantec and Tetra Tech Canada Inc. received a FIDIC Award of Special Merit for the Inuvik Tuktoyaktuk Highway project. This year’s award-winning projects are described in full in the October-November 2019 issue of Canadian Consulting Engineer at www.canadianconsultingengineer.com/digital-edition/. In November, follow ACEC’s national and international award winning #20DaysOfExcellence in Engineering campaign on social media. Visit www.acec.ca/20daysofexcellence to view videos of the winning projects and to learn more about the impact of consulting engineering on our quality of life. ACEC represents companies in Canada that provide professional engineering services to both public and private sector clients. These services include the planning, design and execution of all types of engineering projects, as well as providing independent advice and expertise in a wide range of engineering and engineering-related fields. 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__label__wiki	0.702961	0.702961	China ups security checks on tech suppliers as US tensions mount The country won't say specifically that it's targeting US suppliers, but the timing is awfully coincidental. Don Reisinger Beijing is boosting its scrutiny of technology equipment suppliers to assess whether their products provide enough security, a new report out of the country says. China has instituted a policy to investigate all IT products and services to ensure that they conform with the country's security standards, the government-controlled Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday. The move is designed to protect "national security" and "economic development." China derides US industrial cyberspying accusation China bans Windows 8 from government computers China remains the top source for cyberattacks -- report Xinhua didn't clarify which companies would be investigated, but made clear that any products that fail to meet security requirements will be banned and the companies offering those devices and services will be banned from continuing to do business in the country. The timing of the announcement is more than a little coincidental. Earlier this week, the US announced that it had charged several Chinese government officials with illegally hacking into US company servers to allegedly steal information. The Chinese government quickly rebutted the charges, arguing that the US has "double standards" and could not be trusted. The Chinese government also charged the US with spying on its assets. The war of words between the two countries is nothing new. For years, the US has been charging China with hacking and cyberespionage, calling it the biggest cyber threat to the United States. China has echoed that sentiment, charging the US with tapping into its own networks and putting its national security at risk. This latest move to inspect and possibly ban certain products could be a drag on US companies. Although Xinhua didn't say which products would be analyzed, it appears clear from the tensions rising between the countries that US-based firms providing devices to China will be closely monitored. Microsoft has already fallen victim to China's concerns over security after earlier this week finding out that Windows 8 would be banned from the government's computers. Microsoft has since said that it's pushing Windows 7 in China as it tries to work with the government to see the security benefits of its latest operating system. (Via Reuters) Discuss: China ups security checks on tech suppliers as US tensions mount	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3949
__label__cc	0.547701	0.452299	06/17/15 COARC Bus Accident in Greenport Columbia County 911 dispatched the Greenport Fire Department and Greenport Rescue at 7:09am for a report that a COARC bus that ran off the roadway on Route 9G near Olana in the Town of Greenport. The New York State Police were immediately on the scene. Greenport Police assisted at the scene. The bus reportedly carried seven passengers who were not injured. The bus driver was reported to have suffered a medical condition and was transported to CMH in Hudson by Greenport Rescue. A helicopter, LifeNet 71 was placed on stand by but was not needed. A utility pole was struck and National Grid was notified. Route 9G was closed between the Rip Van Winkle Bridge and Route 14 during the incident. Greenport Firefighters were back in service at 10:08am. Click for video by Lance Wheeler. Photos by Lance Wheeler	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3955
__label__wiki	0.902647	0.902647	The Peninsula offers prime harbourside living opportunities Bunnings Torquay sold for record yield Receivership sale campaign for Oaks on Lonsdale Serviced Apartments Melbourne, 28 January 2014 – The Oaks on Lonsdale Serviced Apartments complex in Melbourne is to be offered for sale via an International Expressions of Interest campaign. Wayne Bunz and Rob Cross of CBRE Hotels have been appointed to sell the freehold interest in the property on behalf of Receivers and Managers, Brett Lord and Stephen Longley of PPB Advisory. Mr Bunz said the campaign was expected to generate significant interest, predominantly from South East Asian and Chinese investors looking to gain a foothold in the Australian hotel market. It follows the announcement last week that the Park Hyatt Melbourne had been sold to China’s Fu Wah International Group in its first significant foray into the Australian property market. “Melbourne is considered a priority destination for foreign capital into Australia,” Mr Bunz said. “Without exception, global investors, particularly South East Asian and Chinese buyers, will not enter other Australian markets until they have made an initial acquisition in either Sydney or Melbourne – the capital city with the strongest revenue per available room growth during 2013.” The 4.5 star Oaks on Lonsdale is prominently located within the north-east corridor of the Melbourne CBD, in the heart of the city’s live theatre precinct. Completed in 2007, the property offers 148 spacious guest rooms, the majority of which are one and two bedroom apartments. There are also five levels of parking for 56 cars. The property is currently operated under a lease to Oaks Hotels & Resorts (Vic) Pty Ltd expiring in 2017, with a further three, five-year lease extensions available. “A fully leased hospitality asset is a rarity in the Australian hotel market and as such we expect that non-traditional institutional buyers, as well as traditional hotel buyers will express interest in this offering,” Mr Cross said. “Most Australian hotels and serviced apartments are subject to Management Agreements and therefore have a variable income stream over time. However, the lease to Oaks ensures the hotel income is not subject to these fluctuations, nor will the income stream be affected by future supply increases in Melbourne.” In addition, Mr Cross said the property was expected to appeal to owner operators and strata developers. “Vacant possession is available if required, thus allowing for a rebranding or owner occupation,” Mr Cross said. “The incoming owner could also look to strata-title and sell-down the individual apartments as an alternative exit strategy.” “An additional opportunity for value upside is to incorporate food and beverage facilities into the property. None currently exist but there is space for these facilities to be developed”. The international Expressions of Interest campaign closes Thursday 27 February, 2014 at 2.00pm AEST.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3958
__label__cc	0.597173	0.402827	How technology is disrupting the Super Bowl, RBS 6 Nations rugby & the Premier League Juniper looks to unite cloud for the data centre Uncategorised Back to Home Uber patents feature for mining riders’ social media data - Joe Clark Reporter Uber wants to use your social media to tailor it’s UberPool carshare. A new patent filed by the ridesharing company shows that Uber intends to use social media data mining techniques to give customers a more enjoyable experience. Currently the UberPool system operates by locating other users of the service heading in the same direction. […] Uber wants to use your social media to tailor it’s UberPool carshare. A new patent filed by the ridesharing company shows that Uber intends to use social media data mining techniques to give customers a more enjoyable experience. Currently the UberPool system operates by locating other users of the service heading in the same direction. By doing this it lowers the overall cost at the expense of a slightly longer travel time. The problem with this situation is that because it’s a stranger things can be quite awkward. This new patent details how Uber could potentially access your Facebook data and notify you of anything that you and the other passengers have in common. It could be that you and the other person attended the same school or workplace, or that you have mutual friends or interests on social media. The patent is yet to be approved by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office so it’s possible that this social media integration and data mining concept could never be. However it is useful in offering insight into the direction ride sharing apps may take in future to create a more social experience. Initiatives like this could drive the rideshare business to new heights, turning ordinary commutes into social encounters. An idea like this also has the potential to turn people away from private vehicle ownership and cause reductions in congestion throughout major cities. In a new book published this week, The Upstarts, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick said: “The kind of impact [Uber] is going to have on our cities — 95 or 98% of it is still yet to happen.” “What if I said there’s going to be no traffic in any major city in the U.S. in five years? … I think that might happen.” Currently Uber is available in over 66 countries and 545 cities worldwide. Tags app Facebook patent Ride-sharing Social Media Uber Previous ArticleHow technology is disrupting the Super Bowl, RBS 6 Nations rugby & the Premier League Next ArticleJuniper looks to unite cloud for the data centre Five Questions with… Siobhan O’Reilly, UK Country Manager, Dropbox Ed Targett Editor Ed Targett 10th August 2020 Coronavirus is challenger banks’ biggest challenge yet Edward Qualtrough Edward Qualtrough 17th July 2020 Tech Preparedness Index Shows UK Lagging Behind European Counterparts Ed Targett Editor Ed Targett 8th July 2020	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3959
__label__wiki	0.911459	0.911459	Deivi Grullon C Fantasy Stats ROST% START% AB HR AVG RBI R SB 3 0 .333 1 0 0 Select Other Players Shogo AkiyamaTejay AntoneAristides AquinoBrandon BaileyTucker BarnhartAlex BlandinoNick CastellanosLuis CastilloChristian ColonMatt DavidsonJose De LeonKyle FarmerEdgar GarciaJose GarciaAmir GarrettSonny GrayDeivi GrullonVladimir GutierrezScott HeinemanRyan HendrixJeff HoffmanTravis JankowskiNate JonesMichael LorenzenTyler MahleWade MileyMike MoustakasRiley O'BrienMark PaytonNoe RamirezSal RomanoTony SantillanNick SenzelLucas SimsJared SolomonTyler StephensonPedro StropEugenio SuarezJoey VottoArt WarrenJesse Winker Reds' Deivy Grullon: Catches on with Reds The Reds claimed Grullon off waivers from the Red Sox on Wednesday. Grullon will move on to his third organization since September after the Red Sox previously claimed the backstop off waivers from the Phillies. He'll get the opportunity to compete for the No. 2 catcher role with the Reds in spring training after Cincinnati non-tendered Curt Casali earlier this offseason. Red Sox's Deivy Grullon: Moves back to satellite site The Red Sox optioned Grullon to their alternate training site Wednesday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports. As anticipated, Grullon's stint with Boston lasted only one day after the Red Sox designated him as their 29th man for the doubleheader with his former team, the Phillies. Grullon started behind the plate in the second game (a 5-2 Boston win), going 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI. Red Sox's Deivy Grullon: Called up as 29th man Grullon was recalled by the Red Sox to serve as the 29th man for Tuesday's doubleheader against the Phillies. Grullon could get the chance to face his former team in his Red Sox debut if he gets into either game. He didn't make an appearance for the Phillies this season before being designated for assignment on deadline day, but he did appear for them in the first four games of his big-league career last September. Red Sox's Deivy Grullon: Claimed by Red Sox Grullon was claimed off waivers by the Red Sox and optioned to the team's alternate training site Thursday. Grullon was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Monday, and he'll now serve as organizational catching depth for the Red Sox. The 24-year-old had a .850 OPS with 21 home runs and 77 RBI with Triple-A Lehigh Valley last year, but he'll need to work on his defensive abilities. Phillies' Deivy Grullon: Designated for assigment Grullon was designated for assignment Monday. The Phillies needed to clear a 40-man roster spot for Ranger Suarez, who was activated from the COVID-19 injured list. Grullon hit .283/.354/.496 with 21 home runs at Triple-A last season, but his defense behind the plate leaves a lot to be desired. Phillies' Deivy Grullon: Headed to Triple-A Grullon was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports. Grullon was trying to compete for the Phillies' backup catcher role during spring training, but it appears as though Andrew Knapp (ribs) will likely secure the role despite dealing with an injury this spring. Grullon made his major-league debut in 2019 and could return at some point in 2020, but his fantasy outlook will likely be limited as long as J.T. Realmuto is healthy and serving as the starting catcher. Phillies' Deivy Grullon: Back in lineup Grullon (mouth) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. Grullon's spring debut was delayed after he required dental work last week, but he was cleared to play Wednesday in the Phillies' 5-4 win over the Twins, entering the game off the bench as a designated hitter and making two plate appearances. He'll now be ready to assume his normal duties in the field as he attempts to win a spot on the Phillies' Opening Day roster as a backup catcher. Phillies' Deivy Grullon: Absent for dental work Grullon has missed the Phillies last two Grapefruit League games due to an infected tooth, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports. The issue doesn't appear likely to significantly impact Grullon's readiness for Opening Day. It's cost him the chance to play a temporarily increased role while Andrew Knapp is out due to a rib injury, but he'll likely still have plenty of chances to state his case to earn the backup catcher job. Phillies' Deivy Grullon: Making first career start Grullon will make his first career start in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Nationals. Grullon will catch and bat eighth. The 23-year-old has been up for all of September but has made just a single plate appearance. He could get a few more opportunities to audition for the backup catcher job next season with J.T. Realmuto dealing with a sore knee. Grullon had long been seen as a defense-first prospect but has improved his stock over the last two seasons, hitting 21 homers in both campaigns while producing above-average batting lines. He's still unlikely to be anything more than a backup as long as he remains in the same organization as Realmuto. Phillies' Deivy Grullon: Called up from Triple-A The Phillies selected Grullon's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday. The clear No. 3 option on the depth chart at catcher, Grullon isn't expected to function as anything more than an emergency option behind J.T. Realmuto and Andrew Knapp. The 23-year-old batted .283 with 21 home runs and 77 RBI in 457 plate appearances with Lehigh Valley this season. Phillies' Deivi Grullon: Swinging hot bat at Double-A Grullon's 1.148 OPS since the start of July is the fourth highest among all minor-league hitters, The Athletic Philadelphia reports. It's been quite the season at the plate for the 22-year-old catcher. After posting an OPS below .700 for five straight seasons, Grullon's reputation seemed to have been locked in as a glove-first backup catcher at best. Suddenly, he's hit .299/.337/.574 with 21 homers for Double-A Reading this year. Reading has been known to inflate the stats of mediocre hitters, but Grullon had already had one shot at the level and hit just .229/.270/.410. If the offensive improvements stick upon a presumed promotion to Triple-A Lehigh Valley next season, Grullon has a chance to be a long-term starting catcher in the major leagues. Phillies' Deivi Grullon: Wins Eastern League Home Run Derby Grullon won the Eastern League Home Run Derby on Tuesday, hitting 24 homers to win the title, The Athletic Philadelphia reports. Long considered a glove-only backup catching prospect, Grullon has finally started to show something with the bat this season, leading all Eastern League catchers with 12 homers. His .287/.316/.520 slash line is quite good, translating to a 126 wRC+ even after accounting for the hitter-friendly home park where he plays for Reading. Many Phillies prospects have shown promise at the plate at Reading only to flounder at higher levels, so Grullon will have to continue to prove himself once he's eventually promoted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, but he's certainly done what he can to raise his profile so far this season. Phillies' Deivi Grullon: Showing some power at Double-A Grullon has three homers in his first 50 plate appearances this season for Double-A Reading. Grullon is a classic glove-first backup catcher prospect, hitting just .240/.289/.357 in his six-year minor-league career. He'll need to do at least something with the bat in order to even be a big-league backup, but it appears as though he might finally be showing something. He's hitting just .200, but he can likely blame a .200 BABIP for that number. A good defender with a bit of pop can be a big-league backup even with a low batting average, and Grullon could now be living up to that profile. Fantasy Points By Week 2020 BOS 1 3 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 .333 .500 .333 0.833 2019 PHI 4 9 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 .111 .111 .222 0.333 Total 5 12 0 2 0 2 1 3 0 0 .167 .231 .250 0.481 More Batting Stats 2020 BOS 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2019 PHI 4 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 Total 5 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 1 Minor League Batting Stats 2013 R-Gcl Phillies 41 121 13 33 8 0 1 14 10 18 0 0 .273 .333 .364 2014 AFX-Lakewood Blueclaws 24 76 9 18 5 0 1 7 3 13 0 0 .237 .275 .342 2014 ASX-Williamsport Crosscu 53 187 14 42 9 1 0 18 9 39 3 0 .225 .268 .283 2014 AFA-Clearwater Threshers 2 10 0 2 0 0 0 1 -- 1 0 0 .200 .200 .200 2015 AFX-Lakewood Blueclaws 107 394 38 87 19 1 8 50 23 105 0 0 .221 .273 .335 2016 AFX-Lakewood 87 320 29 82 20 0 6 45 30 83 0 3 .256 .320 .375 2017 AA-Reading Fightin Phil 23 83 10 19 3 0 4 13 5 19 0 0 .229 .270 .410 2017 AFA-Clearwater Threshers 71 271 31 69 14 0 8 24 12 61 0 1 .255 .287 .395 2018 AAX-Reading Fightin Phil 90 326 36 89 14 1 21 59 18 81 0 0 .273 .310 .515 2019 AAA-Lehigh Valley IronPi 108 407 55 115 24 0 21 77 45 133 1 0 .283 .354 .496 Height/Weight: Bonao, DR MLB Experience:	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3960
__label__wiki	0.926996	0.926996	Supergirl Trailer Season 4 Reveals A Huge New Threat For Kara Laura Hurley Published: Jul. 21. 2018 5:24 PM Supergirl came to an end back in June on a wild cliffhanger that introduced a potentially evil version of Kara Danvers in the first look at an adaptation of DC's Red Son comic series. It also saw the departure of Mon-El, revealed why Winn won't be around as much, and sent the other main characters in some unexpected directions. Basically, fans have had a lot of questions about what's to come in the new season, and the first trailer (courtesy of San Diego Comic-Con) indicates that Kara is in for a lot of trouble due to a new threat. See for yourself! It looks like Supergirl's quest for truth, justice, and the American way will be more complicated and potentially even more dangerous in Season 3! Sam Witwer, as Agent Liberty, is narrating about all the havoc that aliens have wreaked on the world and National City. Much of it is admittedly old footage, but there's no shortage of examples of Supergirl and other aliens doing damage to the planet. That said, Agent Liberty didn't exactly share the context of the damage being done, so anyone who may be listening to him may be easily swayed against aliens like Supergirl and J'onn. Agent Liberty doesn't even show his face on screen and it's already clear that he'll be a formidable foe. He may not physically deliver the brutal beatdowns on the Girl of Steel that Reign pulled off, but he could do more to harm Supergirl in a different way. If she's rejected by the public, she won't be able to do her job, and a lot of people could die. Personally, my fingers are crossed that Agent Liberty's vendetta brings President Marsdin back into the mix. She would surely want to put a stop to him before he causes irreparable damage, and I would not say "no" to more Lynda Carter in Season 4. The trailer also gave a look at Kara's doppelganger, who will be known as the Red Daughter for Supergirl's loose adaptation of the Red Son comic arc. It was hard to guess exactly what twists the show would put on the arc, and though we don't have enough footage to say for sure, we can say that her costume is quite different than what Kara prefers. Landing down in Russia rather than Midvale changes a girl! Supergirl will return to The CW with new episodes in a new time slot with a premiere on October 18. Stay tuned for more news of the Arrow-verse shows, and swing by our summer TV premiere guide for what you can watch while we wait for the superheroes to return to the small screen in October. Check out our list of Supergirl characters that need to come back in Season 4, as not all of them turned up in the Season 4 trailer. Laura Hurley View Profile Resident of One Chicago, Bachelor Nation, and Cleveland. Has opinions about crossovers, Star Wars, and superheroes. Will not time travel. television 2d The Arrowverse's Big Crossover Isn't Happening After All, And More Bad News Laura Hurley television 3d Batwoman Season 2 Is Bringing In Another Major Batman Villain Erik Swann television 4d Where You've Seen The Riverdale Cast Before Will Ashton Oct 8, 2020 Charm City Kings Rating TBD television Arrow’s Canaries Spinoff Not Moving Forward At The CW, So What About All Of Those Questions? television Jared Padalecki Joined The Walker Reboot Without Even Knowing Texas Rangers Are Part Of His History television Jared Padalecki's Walker, Texas Ranger Reboot: An Updated Cast List television All American Could Get A CW Spinoff Without The Football	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3962
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__label__wiki	0.946988	0.946988	Federal COVID-19 Medical Team Arrives In Hawaii - Honolulu Civil Beat Nonprofit News Powered By Dewain Delp Robert Gardner Nancy Griffin Rodgy O'dodgy Michael Sheehan Readers Like You Hawaii Judiciary Launches Virtual Series On Racial Inequity Federal COVID-19 Medical Team Arrives In Hawaii The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services deployed a team to Honolulu, but it’s far fewer people than the state requested last month. By Eleni Avendaño / September 11, 2020 A federal medical team has arrived to assist two Oahu hospitals with caring for people with COVID-19 for the next two weeks, officials with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency announced. Twenty-one medical personnel from the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and another 15 medical professionals from the Veterans Health Administration are now working at the Queen’s Medical Center at Hale Pulama Mau and the Kuakini Medical Center in Honolulu. “As our State’s hospitals struggle to deal with their surges in COVID-19 patients, this assistance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will make a significant difference in our fight against this disease,” HI-EMA Administrator Luke Meyers said in a statement. The federal medical team arrived Thursday to help two Queen’s Health Systems hospitals in Honolulu for the next two weeks. Courtesy The Queen's Health Systems These teams, along with the National Disaster Medical System, have traveled to other COVID-19 hotspots across the country to assist overwhelmed hospitals. More than 4,160 USPHS officers have deployed during the pandemic. The teams represent about one-fifth of what officials with Hawaii’s hospital association say the state needs. Last month, Hawaii asked for 152 specialized nursing staff including medical-surgical telemetry nurses as well as respiratory therapists to care for the critically ill. Healthcare Association of Hawaii President and CEO Hilton Raethel said Friday Hawaii needs even more medical personnel now than it requested. “The federal partners sent what they could, but there are only two relatively small teams here for approximately 14 days,” Raethel told Civil Beat. “We are working on other larger and longer term civilian options. This is one part of the initiative to provide support to our hospitals and other healthcare organizations.” Hawaii has already exhausted its other options, such as activating approximately 80 Hawaii Army National Guard doctors and other personnel, hiring other medical workers from national registries such as travel nurses, and transferring patients to other hospitals or other settings, he said. As of Sept. 4, Hawaii hospitals were more than half full, with 65% of general hospital beds full across the state. Not all of them are COVID-19 patients, but a sudden surge in COVID-19 patients could strain hospital resources, especially staff. Of the 2,060 hospital beds currently in use, 240 of them are occupied by COVID-19 patients. Fifty-two other COVID-19 patients are in intensive care. They, along with other critical care patients, currently occupy 63% of the state’s total ICU space. Eleni Avendaño Eleni Avendaño, who covers public health issues, is a corps member with Report for America , a national nonprofit organization that places journalists in local newsrooms. Her health care coverage is also supported by the McInerny Foundation, the Atherton Family Foundation , the George Mason Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation , and Papa Ola Lokahi . You can reach her by email at egill@civilbeat.org or follow her on Twitter at @lorineleni. Use the RSS feed to subscribe to Eleni Avendaño's posts today HAWAII VIRUS TRACKER — Jan. 15: 150 New COVID-19 Cases	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3964
__label__wiki	0.632555	0.632555	Latest Issue COVID-19 Help Big Book of Schools Contests Calendar Restaurant Picks Big Book of Schools City Faves Best of the 'Burbs Home Chicago Parent Archives World War II Tribute World War II Tribute Nowadays, members of the greatest generation are most likely to be great-grandparents. After all, May 8 marks 67 years since the last bullet was fired on the European front of World War II. Check out Chicago Parent on Facebook and Twitter @ChicagoParent But at Buckley Homestead's WWII Tribute, you'll get an eye-opening look at the realities of the war that changed the way we live even today. Your kids will be fascinated by military equipment, including tanks, jeeps and half-tracks, as well as re-enactor encampments and skirmishes. Fans of American Girl Molly McIntire will want to check out examples of Victory Gardens and the USO entertainment. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for some special guests: President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt are set to make an appearance. And just in time for Memorial Day, stick around for a patriotic ceremony honoring all veterans. The world may be a very different place, but we still can be grateful for those who make it safe. $5, free kids under 7 and WWII veterans. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6. Buckley Homestead Living History Farm, 3606 Belshaw Road, Lowell, Ind. (219) 769-PARK, lakecountyparks.com. Special Needs Parenting Guide Sorry, no results. Holiday in the Park Drive-Thru Experience Six Flags Great America offers a drive-thru version of its holiday celebration. Read more Six Flags Great America and Hurricane Harbor ChiTown Movies Presents: Drive-In Theatre Watch classic and cult movies from the comfort of your car and have food delivered. Read more Chitown Futbol A journey to find the larger-than-life guardians of the forest. Read more The Morton Arboretum Our Special Events Find a Print Copy Chicago Parent Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest Instagram RSS © 2021 Zoe Communications Group \| 332 S. Michigan Ave., Suite #LL-M974, Chicago, IL 60604 \| 708.386.5555	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3970
__label__wiki	0.952493	0.952493	My worst moment: People assume Lou Diamond Phillips is fluent in Spanish thanks to ‘La Bamba.’ He’s not and it led to a chaotic few hours on the set of ‘Che.’ Coronavirus in Illinois updates: 5,343 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases and 130 additional deaths reported Saturday Ask Amy: Big favor leads to big friendship fallout After US Capitol attack, some Republican Party officials are adopting war talk long used by far-right extremists, white supremacists Illinois will begin phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccinations Jan. 25: Can it pick up the pace as those over 65 and essential workers get shots? Mayor Lori Lightfoot pushing for Chicago bars and restaurants to reopen for indoor dining ‘as quickly as possible’ Chicago Board of Ed votes to close 2 charter schools, including Illinois’ first online public school: ‘You are breaking apart my family.’ By Hannah Leone Jaiden Gardley, 10, a student at Frazier Prep Academy, said the school taught him "how to do what is right" and asked the Board of Ed not to revoke Frazier's charter and shut the school. But the board backed the closing. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) When Donavan Roberts started attending Frazier Preparatory Academy, a charter school in Chicago’s Lawndale neighborhood, he thought he’d have to act like a different person in order to fit in. But it wasn’t like that. “I just kept my same personality, and people accepted me,” Donavan told Chicago Board of Education members Wednesday night, imploring them to keep his charter school open. If they don’t, he said, “I’ll have to go to a different school and do a different personality, because no one would accept me like Frazier did.” Despite such pleas, the board voted 6-1 to revoke Frazier’s charter after the current school years ends, with board member Dwayne Truss dissenting. The board also voted unanimously to rescind the charter for Chicago Virtual Charter School. CPS had recommended both schools close because of poor performance. Charter school operators can appeal those decisions to the Illinois State Board of Education. Teachers and students from Chicago's Frazier Prep Academy stand as other supporters try to convince the Board of Education not to revoke the school's charter. The effort failed. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune) Many supporters of Frazier, which has 244 students in kindergarten through eighth grade, spoke of the school community as their family. Chicago Virtual — believed to be the first online public school in Illinois — has 523 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, according to CPS enrollment numbers. The Chicago Teachers Union had called the recommended closures “an admission of failure by the district after decades of charter proliferation." Both schools opened as part of Renaissance 2010, an initiative of former Mayor Richard M. Daley that aimed to increase school options by opening 100 schools by 2010. That was announced amid the closure of dozens of schools the district said were underperforming. Vikki Stokes, interim CEO of Chicago Virtual Charter School since July, told the Tribune prior to Wednesday’s vote: “We are disappointed by the recommendation from CPS to revoke the CVCS charter. As we continue to review options, we are grateful to the many families and staff that continue to be our cheerleaders and supporters. The CVCS community and its learners are at the forefront of our pursuit as we explore next steps. Each family will remain informed and prioritized as we determine the future of CVCS.” The charters were revoked following an annual process CPS uses to identify and consider closure of low-performing charter schools, which includes what officials called “comprehensive performance reviews.” Schools are given the chance to improve their academic performance, but schools that land on the warning list a second time may have their charters revoked after public hearings. Under the same policy, the board voted to close four charters in fall 2015, one in 2017 and one in 2018, according to CPS. Former CPS Principal Troy LaRaviere addresses the Chicago Board of Education during a meeting at Curie High School on Dec. 11, 2019. The board held the evening meeting at a neighborhood school to provide more public access. (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune) Many people spoke to the board in support of saving Frazier, while others stood to show solidarity. “We cannot afford to lose another school on the West Side of Chicago,” said supporter Jill Bush. Fifth grader Jaiden Gardley, who has attended Frazier since kindergarten, said he owed a lot of his personal growth to his teachers and other staff members. “Overall, they have helped me identify how to do what is right and are helping prepare all Frazier scholars for the expectations of the outside world,” Gardley said. “... When I was younger, I did not have any idea what it meant to be college bound. However, that fantasy has become an expectation. ... If you elect to close our school, you are doing more than shutting its doors. You are breaking apart my family.” Another Frazier student, Kiya Cox, spoke about how teachers helped her get through hard times, and said closing the school “is basically packing up my childhood and throwing it in a dumpster.” Frazier’s board chairman, Tommy Duff, called the news “disheartening” and said Frazier was not failing, noting its score in a CPS rating system rose this year. The district’s position is that the school has not successfully implemented a remediation plan, but Duff still questioned how the recommendation to close the school was made. “This is not a competition, it’s not public versus charter," he said. "It’s all about educating our children.” For Chicago Virtual students, the mostly online format was a way to meet students where they’re at, said educator Tina Haralambopoulos. Given the time to sustain change, she said, “our school can make a difference.” But she said it’s been hard to maintain a positive mindset teaching all 80 of her students while considering they might be dissolved at the end of the school year. School social worker Julia Rooney said she only worked at Chicago Virtual for 16 days before the board acted to close it. Many students at Chicago Virtual have had terrible experiences at other schools, she said. “Shuttering the school would do a great disservice," Rooney said. Matt Major, policy director at the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, told the board that because of inconsistent performance at Chicago Virtual and Frazier, his organization supports the closings. “As a charter community, we understand that we have made a promise: Increased autonomy for increased accountability,” Major said. “We recognize not all charter schools have met that promise.” Get updates on the coronavirus pandemic and other news as it happens with our breaking email alerts Board member Elizabeth Todd-Breland later commented, apparently alluding to the charter network’s position: “The nerve of the larger charter industry to come and on the one hand encourage you for decades to expand these schools in areas with under enrollment, and then turn around now and say it’s OK to close.” CPS’s charter quality review policy was put in place “because of the excesses that privatization of public education have created.” Todd-Breland also said she empathized with affected parents and students. “There is nothing wrong with your children and there is nothing wrong with you as parents that you find yourself in this situation today,” Todd-Breland said. “Your testimony was very powerful to me.” CPS staff said they will provide details to all Chicago Virtual and Frazier families about the board’s decision and upcoming informational meetings. Each family will also receive help in choosing a new school and in making the transition, officials said. For Chicago Virtual students, who spend most of their school day at home, officials will work with families to figure out if traditional bricks-and-mortar schools are options or if they can provide resources for home schooling. hleone@chicagotribune.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3971
__label__cc	0.591957	0.408043	From a transient to a permanent presence Short-term ministry schemes are valuable — but they cannot replace long-term commitment to a parish, says Claire Jones “YOU can’t leave now: we’ve only just got used to you.” Dorothy’s smile had dropped quickly from her face. Her words struck a chord, because it was the second time I’d heard them in as many days. As the final weeks of our nine-month placement as ministry assistants approached, my colleagues and I knew that there would be plenty of goodbyes. The small congregation at a monthly eucharist, held in the tower blocks in our parish, was just the next farewell in the diary. But the note of accusation in Dorothy’s voice caught me off guard, just as it had when our next-door neighbour had called out exactly the same words the previous day. The Church of England Ministry Experience Scheme (CEMES), which now has placements in 21 dioceses, seeks to give young adults the chance to explore their vocation, while getting their hands dirty in parish life. Aimed at those coming out of study or happy to leave full-time employment, it offers a different way of life, built on practical service, worship, and study. A diocesan director of ordinands has a direct link with the scheme, creating a clear pathway through the diocesan discernment process. Taking part in such a scheme can provide further opportunities for learning and growth: some, as I did, move to an unfamiliar part of the country, and have a chance to walk and work alongside experienced priests in a very different tradition to their own. I will carry with me into ministry all that I have discovered on placement in Sunderland about identity, humility, service, and, ultimately, God. For participants, the set-up is no doubt well designed; CEMES is credited with contributing to the rise in numbers of ordinands — of whom I will be one — who will begin training in September (News, 16 June). FROM Dorothy’s perspective, though, things look a little different. In an area where very few new faces come or go, where generations live on the same street, and neighbours tend to know one another’s every move, the arrival of three newcomers in the empty vicarage caused something of a disturbance. Young adults moving from different parts of the country to come to this estate to live, work, and worship together were sure to stick out in every way. Over nine months, we have held community activity events (Comment, 21 April), set up an after-school club, and met parishioners coming for baptisms, banns, and burials. We have worked hard to earn the trust of those whom we have lived and served alongside, strange as they, no doubt, still think we are. Of course, our presence took some getting used to. All the while, a cloud of transience hovered over the relationships that we built. It is, perhaps, of little surprise that the church on this estate, with declining congregation numbers and the rough reputation of the area, is in a permanent interregnum and is looked after by the priests of neighbouring parishes. During our time here, we have been encouraged by the evidence that living day by day as a Christian presence in this community can bring some small change. But for real transformation to occur, that presence needs to be long-term. It is only through relationships sustained over many years that children who are starting to grasp the love of God will go on to see it change the apparently inevitable course of their lives. It is only by a consistent invitation that families who are beginning to see the church as a place of welcome rather than hostility will become confident that God’s welcome really extends to them. A nine-month placement is not nearly long enough to make a dent in the challenges, both social and spiritual, faced by many who live in a deprived parish such as this. MANY of the concerns rightly directed towards those who embark on short-term mission projects abroad could also be asked of similar, relatively short-term experiences in this country. We must examine our attitudes to communities where poverty is prevalent and ask whether they are equal partners in outreach or people that we “do mission to” for only as long as it serves our purposes. The sustainability of new initiatives is an important consideration, as is the long-term impact on the existing worshipping community. The conclusions are the same, whether at home or abroad: short-term placements are good for the community only where they contribute to a committed, long-term investment in an area. High-profile ministry of presence There is more to the personality vicar than meets the eye, however. The word “parson”, after all, comes from “person”. The vicar was, traditionally, a “person” who filled a role, the one reliable sign of the presence of God with his people So then, Dorothy’s words set out a two-fold challenge. First, for the Church of England, that it must not view short-term placements such as CEMES, which primarily benefit the participants rather than the communities where they are based, as a replacement for the ongoing, unglamorous work of permanent presence in a community. And second, for the new crop of young ordinands like me: it will not be long before we have real choices to make about where to begin and live out our ministry. Having spent a few months seeing the need for ministers to put down roots in deprived parishes, we should be listening, more attentively than anyone, for God’s call to step forward and stay put. 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__label__wiki	0.895193	0.895193	Home Chevron icon It indicates an expandable section or menu, or sometimes previous / next navigation options. Reuters Some witnesses say they called FBI in vain as end of Kavanaugh probe looms FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh becomes emotional testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington NEW YORK (Reuters) - Several people with information related to allegations of sexual misconduct against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh say they have tried in vain to speak with the FBI, which is expected to wrap up its investigation this week. Under pressure, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the FBI investigation following a dramatic Senate hearing last week in which university professor Christine Blasey Ford detailed a sexual assault she says was carried out by Kavanaugh and his friend, Mark Judge, at a high school party in 1982. However, the White House gave the FBI a deadline of Friday to provide the results of a week-long inquiry into the allegations - all of which Kavanaugh has vehemently denied. The FBI has already interviewed Judge, who has denied any memory of such an incident, as well as at least three other people with information about the allegations made by Ford and a second accuser, Deborah Ramirez. Ramirez claims Kavanaugh exposed himself to her when they both attended Yale University. Ford's lawyers said on Tuesday she had offered her full cooperation with the FBI in its investigation but had received no reply. "It is inconceivable that the FBI could conduct a thorough investigation of Dr. Ford's allegations without interviewing her, Judge Kavanaugh, or the witnesses we have identified in our letters to you," the lawyers said in their letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray. A person familiar with the matter said the FBI questioned Deborah Ramirez for more than two hours on Sunday and that she provided the FBI with a list of more than 20 possible witnesses. Richard Oh, a classmate of Ramirez and Kavanaugh at Yale, told Reuters he contacted the FBI's Denver field office twice at the weekend hoping to provide information he believed would support Ramirez's account. Oh said it was unclear if the person he spoke with at the FBI passed on his statement to agents working on the case. "I didn't get the sense that this person even knew what the Kavanaugh case was about," said Oh, an emergency room doctor in California. "I was hoping to hear back from them for follow-up questions. I still haven't heard from them." 'NOBODY CONTACTED' Mark Krasberg, who lived in the same dormitory as Kavanaugh at Yale, said he had also been unsuccessful in connecting with the right people at the FBI despite efforts to provide "information which backs up part of Debbie Ramirez's story." Those efforts included calling the FBI's Denver field office, which he chose because it is Ramirez's home state, and several emails with Senate aides starting on Friday, Krasberg said. Jo Miller, who has spoken out in support of Ramirez, noted that two other Yale classmates of Kavanaugh - Tad Low and Kerry Berchem - had also sought to contact FBI agents working on the case without success. "As far as I can tell nobody has been contacted," Miller said. The claims are significant because Democrats in the U.S. Senate will likely complain that the FBI was not given enough time to complete a proper investigation into the allegations against Kavanaugh. Republicans have a narrow 51-49 majority in the Senate and Trump and party leaders want to get Kavanaugh confirmed ahead of Nov. 6 elections, in which Democrats are trying to seize control of Congress. The stakes are high because Kavanaugh's confirmation would consolidate conservative control of the Supreme Court. Three moderate Republicans have yet to say if they will back Kavanaugh and they will likely be the key votes when the Senate finally decides. Trump raised the temperature even further at a rally in Mississippi on Tuesday night, mocking Ford for not having answers to some questions during her Senate testimony. "What neighborhood was it in? I don't know. Where's the house? I don't know. Upstairs, downstairs, where was it? I don't know. But I had one beer. That's the only thing I remember," Trump said in imitation of Ford's testimony. He also drew criticism from Democrats earlier on Tuesday by saying the Kavanaugh case showed it was "a very scary time for young men in America" because they might be presumed guilty even when innocent. (Reporting by Nathan Layne in NEW YORK and Richard Cowan and Steve Holland in WASHINGTON; Editing by Paul Tait) Read the original article on Reuters. Copyright 2018. Follow Reuters on Twitter. More: Reuters	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3977
__label__wiki	0.533778	0.533778	Mayor Sbranti, Regency Centers Announce Groundbreaking Ceremony to be Held for Persimmon Place Shopping Center in Dublin, CA Groundbreaking ceremony to be held for Persimmon Place Shopping Center in Dublin, CA. (Graphic: Business Wire) March 03, 2014 04:42 PM Eastern Standard Time DUBLIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG), a national owner and operator of grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping centers, has announced a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate Persimmon Place, a new ground-up development in Dublin, CA. Several destination retailers have already confirmed leasing space at the center, including anchor stores Whole Foods Market, Nordstrom Rack and Homegoods. Dublin Mayor Tim Sbranti will provide the event’s keynote remarks. “We are ecstatic to welcome Persimmon Place to our community,” said Mayor Sbranti. “This center will offer the upscale, high-quality retail choices that residents of Dublin want and expect, and we couldn’t be more pleased with the progress being made on this development.” Ceremony to commemorate the groundbreaking at Persimmon Place Mayor Tim Sbranti, Mayor, Dublin Pete Knoedler, Senior Vice President, Investments, Regency Centers Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. PT Persimmon Place NW Corner of Hacienda Drive and Martinelli Way, Dublin, CA “Persimmon Place will be an exceptional center serving a dynamic community,” shared Pete Knoedler of Regency Centers. “We look forward to watching this development progress and sharing in the excitement of local residents.” The groundbreaking ceremony is open to the public, and media are invited to attend. To RSVP, contact Emily Ford, Senior Marketing Manager at 703-442-4333 or emilyford@regencycenters.com by Monday, March 10 at 5:00 PM. About Regency Centers Corporation (NYSE:REG) Regency is the preeminent national owner, operator and developer of high-quality grocery-anchored and community shopping centers. As of Dec. 31, 2013, the company owned 328 retail properties, including those held in co-investment partnerships. Including retailer-owned square footage, the portfolio encompassed 43.3 million square feet located in top markets throughout the United States. Since 2000, Regency has developed 214 shopping centers, including those currently in process, representing an investment at completion of more than $3 billion. Operating as a fully integrated real estate company, Regency is a qualified real estate investment trust that is self-administered and self-managed. Cohn Marketing Lauren Simpson, 303-839-1415, ext. 43 Lauren@CohnMarketing.com Regency Centers Pete Knoedler, 925-279-1866 Senior Vice President Investments PeteKnoedler@regencycenters.com Mayor Sbranti and Regency Centers announce groundbreaking ceremony to be held for Persimmon Place Shopping Center in Dublin, CA.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3978
__label__cc	0.572246	0.427754	Guides and Reviews @ Singapore Expert Series: An Interview with KidZania Singapore \| How to be a Pilot! Share with other Parents or Go Back We spoke with Mr. Wayne Lim, Acting General Manager of KidZania Singapore, on his thoughts about getting kids to fall in love with flying and aiming to join this prestigious career! Many of our kids may wish to be pilots when they grow up, but do we know how can we help them achieve the goal or how does one even start the journey to become a pilot. With a full-winged Boeing 737 and an Aviation Academy, we spoke to Mr. Wayne Lim, Acting General Manager of KidZania Singapore, on his thoughts. How do you suggest we nurture the love for flying among the young? One way to nurture the love for flying among the young is to expose them to this industry. Exposure is one of the key elements to spark one’s interest in absolutely anything. In KidZania Singapore, we believe that role-playing is an embedded behaviour in kids. They perform it naturally without previous learning or adult explanations. Built within the City, we are one of the first KidZania City to have an actual full-winged fuselage of a Boeing 737 aircraft. This facility is also the home to the City’s Aviation Academy where kids can truly immerse themselves in the aviation industry – learning how to be Pilots and Cabin Crew. Based on our recent KidZ Survey, almost one-third of kids surveyed are keen to pursue a career in the Aviation industry (as a Cabin Crew and Pilot) after being exposed to the aviation industry. How does the partnership with Qatar Airways help prepare little ones to be Pilots? KidZania Singapore’s partnership with Qatar Airways has been very key in sparking the interest of the Aviation and Travel industry to the young. Families get the rare chance to come up close with a real plane body and to have a taste of the level of realism that KidZania Singapore represents. Visitors entering KidZania Singapore will be greeted at the Qatar Airways branded airport terminal (ticketing counters), complete with check-in desks and personnel dressed in Qatar Airways uniforms. The love and passion for flying and serving in this industry plays a key role, which we continuously help nurture this in kids today. This is why the role-play activity itself is infused with realism by the industry experts from Qatar Airways to ensure that kids are empowered, inspired and educated with real-world authentic experiences. KidZania Singapore in partnership with Qatar Airways also has fully functioning state-of-the-art flight simulators where kids can experience flying two of Qatar Airways’ flagship aircraft – the 787 Dreamliner and the A380 superjumbo aircraft. Kids are also able to learn how to make safety announcements, ensure the comfort of their passengers onboard, and pick up the basic etiquette on serving Cabin Passengers. Most importantly, we help kids gain a deeper appreciation for the skills needed and responsibilities required to be part of this industry. If you were trying to introduce being a pilot to a 5 yr old, what would you tell him or her? I would say that “I believe in you” and to “start small”. You can watch airplanes take off at the airport or marvel at the aerobatic manoeuvres of fighter jets during air shows. Although it might seem as though there’s a long runway to go, take the first step in realising your (child’s) dream by getting (them) in the pilot’s seat of a true-to-life flight simulator to experience what it’s truly like to helm a plane. If a 5 yr old wants to be a pilot, how will you suggest he / she starts, and what is the "route" to become a pilot from 5 yrs old? One’s journey to becoming a pilot always starts with their exposure to the Aviation or Travel industry – whether it is on a flight to another country, hearing stories from people in the industry, or even watching movies about travel or flying planes. At KidZania Singapore, we help give this exposure to the kids which then in turn sparks their interest to know more and later on even become a part of the industry. BYKidO Experts Series: Must-have Toys To Build Pretend Play By playFULL Box As therapists,... Expert Series: 5 reasons to visit the Middle East for your next family holiday Going round the globe, exploring... Expert Series: Keeping Up With The Kids - How To Keep Up With The Young Ones We’re sure that all parents... Expert Series: Swimming Certification for Your Little Ones – Is It Necessary? Everyone should learn how to... Expert Series: Ramadan Survival Tips - The Savvy Parent Contrary to popular belief, fasting... Expert Series: Why We Should Not Raise an Indoor Generation Written by Cai Lin Ng... Tags: Expert Series Kidzania This article is prepared by Jiarong Yu Daddy to 2 adorable little ones. Misses them the moment they are not around, regrets missing them the moment they are around. Discover the latest events and experiences for your family! Get ideas of places to go and things to do, create your next family fun! Find out more: About Us or Go Back ← Back to Guides and Reviews @ Singapore	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3982
__label__cc	0.517765	0.482235	Subject(s):Shakespeare Author(s):Elspeth Bain, Nic Amy, William Shakespeare Available from: January 2015 An improved, larger-format edition of the Cambridge School Shakespeare plays, extensively rewritten, expanded and produced in an attractive new design. The Rex Gibson active approach to classroom Shakespeare enables students to inhabit Shakespeare’s imaginative world in accessible and creative ways, sharing Shakespeare's love of language, interest in character and sense of theatre. Substantially revised and extended, classroom activities are thematically organised in distinctive stagecraft, writing, language, characters and themes features. Expanded endnotes include extensive essay-writing guidance for 'King Lear' and Shakespeare, and extended glossaries are aligned with the play text for easy reference. Includes rich, exciting colour photos of global performances of ‘King Lear’. Further support material available at www.cambridgeschoolshakespeare.com A running synopsis of action is included for every page of script. 'Stagecraft' boxes give information on stage designs, directors' approaches and actors views on past performances and offer opportunities for students to explore and contribute their own ideas on staging. 'Write about it' boxes give information about writing about Shakespeare and suggest activities to help students with their own writing in response to the play. Students will be helped to translate discussion into high quality writing; look at 'points of dispute' in the play; structure various forms of writing, including essays; write responsively and sensitively about the play; provide evidence from the play to support their arguments. Further boxed features focus on exploration of 'Language in the play', 'Characters' and 'Themes'. Each act is followed by 'Looking back' sections with further notes, illustrations and activities. Comprehensive and extended endnotes with illustrations and activities are linked to the boxed features and give further information and opportunities for exploration of stagecraft, language, characters and themes. New 'Writing about' sections focus on writing about Shakespeare in general and on the play in particular. A rich selection of exciting colour photos with information on performances appear throughout. Perspectives and themes The contexts of King Lear The language of King Lear Critics' forum The truth and reconciliation commission King Lear in performance Writing about Shakespeare Writing about King Lear The Quarto and Folio editions An English poet, playwright, and actor (26 April 1564 (baptised) – 23 April 1616) widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet, and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Teaching Shakespeare	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3986
__label__wiki	0.847561	0.847561	Dates: Saturday October 3 – Sunday October 25 Stages: 21 Length: 3,495.8km Start: Monreale Finish: Milan TV Coverage (UK): Eurosport Giro d’Italia recap Tao Geoghegan-Hart lifts the never ending trophy in Milan (Photo by LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images) Tao Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers) sealed a surprise victory at the Giro d’Italia by beating Jai Hindley (Sunweb) in the final time trial in Milan. It crowned a perfect stage for Ineos, who also took their seventh stage win of the race through Filippo Ganna as the world champion dominated the third and final time trial of the race. Hindley finished second overall at 39 seconds while his team-mate Wilco Kelderman took third at 1-29. Final general classification 1. Tao Geoghegan-Hart (GBr) Ineos Grenadiers, in 85-40-21 2. Jai Hindley (Aus) Team Sunweb, at 39 seconds 3. Wilco Kelderman (Ned) Team Sunweb, at 1-29 4. João Almeida (Por) Deceuninck – Quick-Step, at 2-57 5. Pello Bilbao (Esp) Bahrain-McLaren, at 3-09 6. Jakob Fuglsang (Den) Astana, at 7-02 7. Vincenzo Nibali (Ita) Trek-Segafredo, at 8-15 8. Patrick Konrad (Aut) Bora-Hansgrohe, at 8-42 9. Fausto Masnada (Ita) Deceuninck – Quick-Step, at 9-57 10. Hermann Pernsteiner (Aut) Bahrain-McLaren, at 11-05 Tao Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers) took his second stage win of the 2020 Giro d’Italia on the final mountain stage to Sestriere beating Jai Hindley (Sunweb) to the line. Hindley’s second place sees him move into the overall lead however, taking over pink from his team-mate Wilco Kelderman, with Geoghegan Hart also on the same time. That means the Giro overall is perfectly poised heading into the final 15.6km time trial in Milan, with the fastest between Geoghegan Hart and Hindley crowned the 2020 winner. A late rider protest saw the 258km stage 19 of the Giro d’Italia shortened to just 124.5km. Josef Černý (CCC Team) made it into the day’s breakaway which was able to stay away from the peloton, and the Czech rider went solo with 22.4km to go. He came close to being caught in the final 5km, but was able to hold and take his biggest career victory to date. Wilco Kelderman held on to the overall lead at 12 seconds ahead of his team-mate Jai Hindley and Britain’s Tao Geoghegan Hart in third at 15 seconds. The queen stage of the Giro d’Italia 2020 was an unforgettable battle over the Stelvio. Stage honours went to Jai Hindley (Sunweb), who outsprinted Tao Geoghegan Hart (Ineos Grenadiers) in the final 150 metres to take the win, while Hindley’s team-mate Wilco Kelderman narrowly took the race lead after struggling through the stage. Ben O’Connor (NTT Pro Cycling) returned for redemption on stage 17 of the Giro, escaping the peloton in the day’s 19-rider breakaway and attacking 8km from the finish. The Australian rode to the line solo to take the biggest win of his career, as the GC group rode into together five minutes behind, with no major time gaps. João Almeida closed down Sunweb’s sole attack on the final climb and led the race heading into stage 18. Jan Tratnik (Bahrain-McLaren) took an impressive victory on stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia, going clear of the day’s breakaway before beating Ben O’Connor (NTT) to the finish after dropping him on the final ascent ahead of the line. João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) extended his overall lead by two seconds to 17 seconds over Wilco Kelderman (Sunweb) after a late attack. After extending his overall lead on stage 14, João Almeida found himself fighting to stay in pink on a tough mountain day on stage 15 from Rivolto to Piancavallo. The stage was taken by Ineos Grenadiers rider Tao Geoghegan Hart, who made it back-to-back wins for Ineos, while Wilco Kelderman very nearly stole the race lead from Almeida by finishing second. But Almeida put in an outstanding ride to hold onto the pink jersey, his overall lead cut to just 15 seconds with a brutal week of racing left. The second time trial of the Giro d’Italia 2020 was the longest of the race at 34.1km, and was a tough proposition with two climbs to tackle on the way. Victory went to Ineos Grenadiers rider Filippo Ganna once again, who took the stage with a 26-second buffer to his team-mate Rohan Dennis. João Almeida put in a phenomenal ride to finish sixth on the stage and extend his advantage to all of his rivals, most importantly drawing out the gap to Wilco Kelderman in second. Stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia unexpectedly turned into a stage for the GC contenders as a group of the favourites along with the pink jersey João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) got away from the sprinters on the final climb. Diego Ulissi (UAE Team Emirates) was able to win a sprint from that group ahead of Almeida, who extended his overall lead to 40 seconds ahead of the stage 14 time trial. A brutal day of up and down climbing at the Giro d’Italia was made all the more difficult by horrendous conditions, but Ineos’ Jhonatan Narvaez was able to survive from the day’s main breakaway to beat Mark Padun (Bahrain-McLaren) to the win. The victory is Ineos’ third of the 2020 Giro. João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) maintained his 34-second lead over Wilco Kelderman (Sunweb) heading towards a testing weekend that includes a time trial and a huge summit finish. The riders of the Giro d’Italia faced a more straightforward day on stage 11 of the race, with a flat stage almost certain to end in a bunch gallop for the line. Arnaud Démare (Groupama-FDJ) once again proved he’s king of the sprints at the 2020 Giro, taking his fourth victory of the race ahead of Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe). The pink jersey stays in the hands of João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) after not changes in the GC top-10. The racing returned at the 2020 Giro d’Italia after the race’s first rest day, with a lumpy route on the Adriatic coast. Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) was able to take his maiden Giro d’Italia stage win, soloing from the remains of the breakaway with just over 12km to go. João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) continues to impress as he once again extended his lead in the maglia rosa by grabbing the four-second time bonus for his third place finish on the stage. The day’s big news came before the stage however, with two teams, Jumbo-Visma and Mitchelton-Scott, quitting the race over coronavirus positives as well as Michael Matthews (Sunweb). Stage nine The breakaway took the victory again at the Giro d’Italia as Ruben Guerreiro (EF Pro Cycling) beat Jonathan Castroviejo (Ineos Grenadiers) to the win on the stage nine summit finish. João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) carries the race lead into the rest day as the GC contenders only saw small gaps between them with very late attacks on the stage. Stage eight Opinions were split before stage eight on whether the breakaway would escape or if the sprint teams would try to control proceedings. As it turned out, the bunch gave up the chase half-way through the day to let the six-rider breakaway decide the stage winner amongst themselves. Britain’s Alex Dowsett (Israel Start-Up Nation) emerged as the victor, attacking for the first time 30km from the finish and striking again 17km, finally making it clear and soloing to the line to take a massive win for his career. The peloton opted not to race for the rest of the stage as João Almeida (Deceuninck – Quick-Step held the race lead for another day. Stage seven Stage seven of the Giro d’Italia was a phenomenally fast day with crosswinds disrupting the peloton on the flat roads in southern Italy. Arnaud Démare (Groupama-FDJ) came out on top again to take his third victory of the race, with Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) trailing behind him to take second. João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) retains the overall lead heading into the weekend stages before Monday’s first rest day. Stage six Arnaud Démare (Groupama-FDJ) doubled up on stage wins with a dominant victory on stage six of the 2020 Giro d’Italia. The Frenchman came from nowhere in the chaotic finale of the stage to win by a massive margin in the final sprint. João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) held onto pink for another day after finishing safely in the main group. Stage five Filippo Ganna (Ineos Grenadiers) took his second stage win of the 2020 Giro d’Italia after putting in a monster ride in the mountains to solo to victory. The Italian attacked the remaining breakaway riders on the final climb of the day to hold on and win the stage. João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) once again extended his lead in the overall lead after finishing third on the stage and taking four bonus seconds. Stage four Arnaud Démare (Groupama-FDJ) took the first sprint victory of the 2020 Giro d’Italia in a photo finish with Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe). The French champion took the victory by just the width of a tyre on the line in a chaotic finale. João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) extended his lead in the pink jersey after taking bonus seconds in the second intermediate sprint and finishing safely in the peloton. Stage three Jonathan Caicedo (EF Pro Cycling) won the first mountain stage of the Giro d’Italia holding on from the day’s early breakaway to win with the main GC contenders coming in 51 seconds behind to the summit of Mount Etna. That is all the GC contenders aside from British favourites Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) and Geraint Thomas (Ineos). Thomas crashed in the neutralised zone of the stage and eventually lost over 12 minutes, while Yates appeared to crack on the final climb and lose over four minutes. João Almeida (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) took over the pink jersey from Filippo Ganna (Ineos) after finishing 11th on the stage. Stage two Diego Ulissi (UAE Team Emirates) took victory on the uphill finish to stage two of the 2020 Giro d’Italia, beating Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) in the final sprint to line. Filippo Ganna (Ineos) finished safely in the main bunch to retain his overall lead in the pink jersey, while his team-mate Geraint Thomas remains the best placed of the GC contenders with no significant changes in the positions of those looking to win the Giro overall. Stage one The 2020 Giro d’Italia kicked off with a fast individual time trial on the island of Sicily, with world champion Filippo Ganna (Ineos) smashing the competition to win the stage and take the overall lead. Geraint Thomas (Ineos) was the best placed of the GC contenders in fourth, with Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) finishing 26 seconds behind his compatriot. The other GC contenders, Vincenzo Nibali (Trek-Segafredo), Jakob Fuglsang (Astana), and Steven Kruijswijk (Jumbo-Visma) all lost over a minute to Thomas. Richard Carapaz finishing stage 15 of the Giro d’Italia 2019 (Luk Benies/AFP/Getty Images) The Giro d’Italia is one of cycling’s three Grand Tours, along with the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. It is the first of the three week races of the cycling season, usually taking place in May into early June. Due to the global coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 edition of the race was moved to October 3 to 25. As you might expect, the race predominantly takes place within its home country of Italy, but has frequently visited other nations in its 102 editions so far – the 103rd edition in 2020 was meant to start in Hungary until the coronavirus postponement. This year’s edition of the race has attracted some serious talent despite plenty of riders opting to target the Tour de France in August/September and the Classics in October. The Giro is well known for its long, high mountain stages in the Alps and Dolomites, making famous names of climbs like the Passo dello Stelvio, Passo Gavia, Monte Zoncolan, Passo di Mortirolo, and Passo Giau among others. But the Giro is often decided by it’s testing time trials, with the 2020 edition featuring three, including one on the final day. Anyone hoping to win the Giro overall will also need to navigate numerous sprint stages and medium mountain stages, which offer up opportunities to riders looking for prestigious individual stage wins that can define careers. Giro d’Italia contenders Geraint Thomas will aim for Giro d’Italia victory (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) Team Ineos will be sending 2018 Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas to the Giro d’Italia, but he’ll face stiff competition if he is to win a maiden pink jersey. The route suits the Welshman however; an accomplished time triallist and climber, he should thrive over the three individual efforts against the clock and be able to hold his own against the pure climbers in the high mountains. Thomas’ fellow Brit Simon Yates (Mitchelton-Scott) will return to the Giro after he came so close to victory in 2018. Yates won the Giro prelude race Tirreno-Adriatico, so is entering the race in good form and will look to attack in his trademark style in the gruelling mountain stages. A two-time winner of the Giro will also be present in Sicily for the start, with home favourite Vincenzo Nibali lining up for his first Grand Tour with Trek-Segafredo. At 35, Nibali is no longer at his dominant best, but should never be counted out. It’ll be a tough ask for the Italian to take a third victory, but his second place in 2019 shows he can still mix it with the in-form riders. Jakob Fuglsang (Astana) and Steven Kruijswijk (Jumbo-Visma) will look to take their first career Grand Tour victories at this year’s Giro and will be supported by strong teams. Fuglsang will have a former podium finisher in Miguel Ángel López to support him, while Kruijswijk will have a squad eager to go one better than the Tour de France and put their leader on the top step of the podium. Other outside contenders include Wilco Kelderman (Sunweb) and Rafał Majka (Bora-Hansgrohe), while Britain’s James Knox (Deceuninck-Quick-Step) has the potential for a top-10 finish overall. Giro d’Italia sprinters Peter Sagan will make his debut at the 2020 Giro d’Italia (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images) With some favourable stages throughout the race, the Giro sees an impressive line-up of sprinters for the 103rd edition. The biggest name is three-time world champion Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe), who makes his debut at the race and will miss the Classics. After failing to win a stage at the Tour de France, Sagan will be keen to secure victories in Italy. There’ll be some fierce competition though from riders with some previous wins here. Michael Matthews rides his final Grand Tour for Sunweb, while Arnaud Démare leads the line for Groupama-FDJ. Fernando Gaviria will be the fast man for UAE Team Emirates. Elia Viviani will hope to secure his first victory for Cofidis since joining them at the start of 2020, while his former team Deceuninck-Quick-Step will hope Colombian sprinter Álvaro Hodeg will be able to take a stage win on his Grand Tour debut. Giro d’Italia 2020 route San Boldo pass on stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia 2019 (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) This year’s Giro d’Italia route begins in Italy with four stages on the island of Sicily, including an opening 65km time trial which will see gaps between the GC contenders from the off. The first mountain stage of the race comes on stage three, with a summit finish to the top of Mount Etna. As the race moves to the mainland, the sprinters and punchers will get their chance at stage victories before the next mountain day on stage nine ahead of the rest day. There are some tricky stages to come in the second week ahead of a big weekend for the GC contenders, which includes a 34.1km individual time trial and a huge summit finish ahead of the second rest day. The final week features a brutal set of stages, with three huge summit finishes. Even the stage 19’s flat profile covers a massive 251km, which will be a drain on riders so late in the race. The race then culminates with a 16.5km time trial to Milan, which could see the lead change hands on the final day of the 2020 Giro. The stages of the 2020 Giro are typically long this year, adding up to a total distance of 3,495.8km (2,172 mi) over the 21 stages, meaning the average distance of each stage is 166.4km. There are eight stages of over 200km this year though, with the longest the 251km flat route on stage 19. Excluding the individual time trials, the shortest stage of this year’s Giro is stage four to Villafranca Tirrena at 140km. Stage Date Start Finish Distance Terrain 1 Sat Oct 3 Monreale Palermo 15km ITT 2 Sun Oct 4 Alcamo Agrigento 150km Hills 3 Mon Oct 5 Enna Etna 150km Mountain 4 Tues Oct 6 Catania Villafranca Tirrena 140km Flat 5 Weds Oct 7 Mileto Camigliatello Silano 225km Hills 6 Thurs Oct 8 Castrovillari Matera 188km Flat 7 Fri Oct 9 Matera Brindisi 143km Flat 8 Sat Oct 10 Giovinazzo Vieste 200km Hills 9 Sun Oct 11 San Salvo Roccaraso 207km Mountains – Mon Oct 12 Rest day 10 Tues Oct 13 Lanciano Tortoreto 177km Hills 11 Weds Oct 14 Porto Sant’Elpidio Rimini 182km Flat 12 Thurs Oct 15 Cesenatico Cesenatico 204km Hills 13 Fri Oct 16 Cervia Monselice 192km Flat 14 Sat Oct 17 Conegliano Valdobbiadene 34.1km ITT 15 Sun Oct 18 Rivolto Piancavallo 185km Mountains 16 Tues Oct 20 Udine Valdobbiadene 229km Mountains 17 Weds Oct 21 Bassano del Grappa Madonna di Campiglio 203km Mountains 18 Thurs Oct 22 Pinzolo Lago di Cancano 207km Mountains 19 Fri Oct 23 Morbegno Asti 251km Flat 21 Sat Oct 24 Alba Sestriere 198km Mountains 21 Sun Oct 25 Cernusco di Naviglio Milan 15.7km ITT Giro d’Italia 2020 start list Giro d’Italia 2020 TV guide Past winners of the Giro d’Italia 2019 – Richard Carapaz 2018 – Chris Froome 2017 – Tom Dumoulin 2016 – Vincenzo Nibali 2015 – Alberto Contador 2014 – Nairo Quintana 2012 – Ryder Hesjedal 2011 – Michele Scarponi 2010 – Ivan Basso 2009 – Denis Menchov 2007 – Danilo Di Luca 2005 – Paolo Savoldelli 2004 – Damiano Cunego 2003 – Gilberto Simoni 2000 – Stefano Garzelli Giro d'Italia peloton forced into protest after initial refusal to shorten stage, says Adam Hansen The Lotto-Soudal man says riders' concerns were dismissed the night before the 258km stage Giro d'Italia stage 19 shortened by 100km after riders refuse to race full course Riders will drive the first 150km of stage 19 in their team buses, not wanting to complete the 258km route in the rain Jai Hindley takes unforgettable stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia as João Almeida falls out of race lead Jai Hindley sprinted to an unforgettable victory over Tao Geoghegan Hart on stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia 2020, after a fascinating battle over the Stelvio. Five talking points from stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia 2020 The Giro d'Italia 2020 kicked into life on the queen stage over the Stelvio Vincenzo Nibali says today is the Giro d’Italia queen stage after changes to final mountain day Vincenzo Nibali said today’s stage 18 of the Giro d’Italia is now the Queen Stage of the race, after the changes to the route on the final mountain day. Giro d’Italia 2020: Riders will climb Sestriere three times on stage 20, as organisers forced to redraw the route The Giro d’Italia peloton will tackle three ascents of the Sestriere on stage 20, as the organisers have been forced to redraw the route. The Giro continues with its mountainous third week with big climbing day to Madonna di Campiglio Ben O'Connor gets revenge on stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia 2020 Ben O'Connor took redemption on stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia 2020, winning from the breakaway after coming cruelly close the previous day. An exciting dual to close out the stage, NTT miss out on the stage, and a tense finish for the GC group Jan Tratnik takes breakaway victory on Giro d'Italia 2020 stage 16 The Slovenian held off Ben O'Connor to take his first Grand Tour stage win Almeida or Geoghegan Hart? Is a Hagens Berman Axeon alumni going to win the Giro d'Italia? Four stage wins and with two former riders in the hunt for pink, the Giro d'Italia is being dominated by former Hagens Berman Axeon riders Giro d’Italia 2020: Fernando Gaviria tests positive for coronavirus for second time this year Fernando Gaviria has tested positive for coronavirus for the second time this year, forcing him to pull out of the Giro d’Italia. Giro d'Italia 2020: Six things to look out for during the third week A lot of climbing to come to decide the GC battle Tao Geoghegan Hart dedicates Giro d’Italia stage win to Nicolas Portal Tao Geoghegan Hart dedicated his first ever Grand Tour stage to Nicolas Portal, who passed away earlier this year. Five talking points from stage 15 of the Giro d’Italia 2020 Almeida's heroic defence, Geoghegan Hart's first Grand Tour stage, and the GC race kicks into life Tao Geoghegan Hart takes his biggest victory as João Almeida clings to pink on stage 15 of Giro d'Italia 2020 Tao Geoghegan Hart took the biggest win of his fledgling career on stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia, as João Almeida clung to pink after the first cracks emerged. A reshuffling of the general classification before a mountain test on stage 15 Filippo Ganna dominates stage 14 time trial as João Almeida extends overall lead at Giro d'Italia 2020 Ganna took his third stage victory after beating Ineos team-mate Rohan Dennis, as Almeida took more time out of Wilco Kelderman 'It's a shame to be out of the game': Michael Matthews just happy to be healthy after false positive at Giro d'Italia The Australian was forced to withdraw from the Italian Grand Tour following a positive coronavirus test but has subsequently returned two negative tests No further positives at Giro d'Italia after 512 riders and staff undergo additional coronavirus test Race organisers introduced an extra antigen test before another PCR test on the second rest day As it happened: Filippo Ganna wins stage 14 time trial at the Giro d'Italia 2020 How the 34.1km time trial on the Giro's 14th stage unfolded Giro d’Italia stage 14 time trial start times All the start time for the vital mid-race individual time trial on stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia 2020 An unpredictable day for the GC riders, Démare finds his limits, and the pink jersey narrowly misses the stage Diego Ulissi takes his second stage win in reduced sprint finish at the Giro d'Italia 2020 A tough finale after a flat start saw Diego Ulissi come out on top in a photo finish on the line in stage 13 at the Giro d'Italia 2020 EF Pro Cycling ask UCI to stop the Giro d’Italia on second rest day EF Pro Cycling has written to the UCI asking for the Giro d’Italia to be stopped on the second race day because of the coronavirus pandemic. 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__label__wiki	0.722379	0.722379	'Don't spend more than 15 minutes in shops during Christmas period' warns top scientist Professor Lucy Yardley says shoppers should aim to get in and out of stores within 15 minutes to reduce the risk of picking up Covid. She also warned visiting elderly parents over Christmas is 'very risky'. Seamus Duff Spread the Christmas cheer! SAGE scientists have warned that spending too long in shops could increase the risk of contracting and dying from coronavirus. The virus experts recommend shoppers spend no more than 15 minutes in any one store to reduce the risk of being exposed to the deadly Covid-19 virus. The news comes as the Government confirmed that Santa’s grottos will be allowed to operate across the UK in the coming weeks – although there will be some restrictions. And although Christmas bubbles will allow family members to mingle on Christmas Day in limited numbers and households, SAGE professor Lucy Yardley also warned spending Christmas with elderly parents is “very risky”. A SAGE scientist has warned of the dangers of shopping in the age of Covid (Image: Getty Images) Daily Star's newsletter brings you the biggest and best stories – sign up today Dad-of-13 vows to uphold bubble rules and work nightshift at hospital over Christmas Speaking on Times Radio on Sunday, the scientist warned the public to be sensible in their approach to the festive season. She said: "Is it really important for you to share your home for the entire period that's allowed? "Because that is very risky to older people who are particularly vulnerable to this infection. "So I think, although we're allowed to do that, and some people will want to do that, the first question to ask yourself is, would it be better to put it off for a few months until they've been vaccinated? Professor Lucy Yardley has warned not to spend more than 15 minutes in any one shop (Image: Getty Images) Travellers to Japan for delayed 2020 Olympics may need private health insurance "Which hopefully, they will be if they're very vulnerable, and do it more safely at that time." She went on to declare that shoppers should try to carry out shopping tasks as efficiently as possible while the much awaited coronavirus vaccine is rolled out. She said:"Well, the rule that is useful for contact tracing is that if you spend 15 minutes with somebody closer than two metres, then you have definitely had a potentially infectious contact with them. "So that's quite a generous amount of time, I am not sure that most of us would need that amount of time in a shop. Many non-essential shops have been shut across England during lockdown 2.0 (Image: Getty Images) 'Paranoid' Kim Jong-un has 'two executed' amid Covid outbreak and 'bans c-word' "And really the the less time that you spend in there, the safer you are. If you spend time, close enough to somebody and they happen to bring it on you or call for new, then it doesn't take 15 minutes to catch the virus." Professor Yardley did at least concede that shopping while social distancing and wearing a mask is: “not the most dangerous thing." England is due to exit a month long lockdown on December 2 – but there has been some anger over the fact that most of the country will be plunged immediately into Tier 2 or 3 conditions once the lockdown lifts. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signalled that the Tier system could be eased - or axed - in nine weeks (Image: PA) Pubs and restaurants will only be able to provide alcohol to those buying ‘substantial meals’ in many areas – with conners that punters will be turfed out once their meal is finished and won’t be allowed to order more drinks to wash it down. There are also fears the Tier restrictions could remain in place until April – at which time it is hoped the most vulnerable will have been vaccinated and life will finally begin to return to normal. However, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has suggested the Tier system could be relaxed within nine weeks if it proves effective – as he attempts to counter rebel MPs challenging the Tier system. Golden retriever 'cries' as he holds tragic note begging thieves to return friend Golden retrieversMaomao, the golden retriever, refused to leave the spot where he used to hang out with his buddy Doudou and was even seen holding a sign asking the thieves to bring his best pal back home Meghan Markle's 'gift' to Kate and other royals 'not properly appreciated' Meghan MarkleEXCLUSIVE The Duchess of Sussex's "gift" is something that wasn’t "appreciated" in The Firm, royal author Sean Smith has claimed to Daily Star. He wrote the book Meghan Misunderstood Prince William admits he's 'very proud' of Queen and Prince Philip for getting Covid jab Prince WilliamPrince William was speaking to NHS workers in south east London when he revealed his feelings on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth receiving her Covid-19 jab last week Meghan Markle's dad Thomas working on tell-all documentary about Duchess' childhood Meghan MarkleThomas claims he will make a more accurate documentary than the Channel 5 documentary 'Thomas Markle: My Story' which was interviewed for and which aired last year	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3993
__label__wiki	0.506919	0.506919	Sh Muhammad bin Alawi al-Maliki on Sending Salams to Madinah Leave a Comment / Fiqh, Sayyidi / By Saleh Abu Hashim Salam. A custom handed down to us from older generations is the asking someone (whom we know very well) setting out to visit Madinah the illuminated to convey our greetings (salam) to Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace). This alhumdulilah is a practice which appears to have been transmitted from the earlier Muslims down the generations till our time. I found the following in the book of one of the recent giants of hadith scholarship in the Hijaz, Sh Muhammad bin Alawi al-Maliki. He said in his ‘Al-Ziyarah al-Nabawiyyah Bayn al-Bidiyyah wal-Shariyyah’ (p.71-72): “Al-Bayhaqi reports in ‘al-Shuab’:…Hatim bin Wardan that he said: Umar bin Abd al-Aziz would send a messenger to Madinah to deliver salam from him to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). …From Yazid bin Abu Saeed al-Mihri that he said: I came to Umar bin Abd al-Aziz when he was Khalifah in al-Shaam. When I bade him farewell he said: I have a need from you, when you come to al-Madinah you will see the grave of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), deliver my salam to him. Muhammad bin Ismaeel bin Abi Fadayk said: I narrated this to Abdullah bin Jafar, he said so and so informed me that Umar would send it via a messenger from al-Shaam. (As in ‘al-Jami li Shuab al-Iman’ 8/100-101). Al-Khafaji and Mulla Ali Qari mention in the commentary of ‘al-Shifa’ that it was reported by Ibn Abi Dunya and al-Bayhaqi in ‘al-Shuab’. Al-Khafaji said: The practice of the early muslims (salaf) was that they would send their salams to the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace), and Ibn Umar (Allah be pleased with them both) would do this and send it to to him (upon him blessings and peace), Abu Bakr and Umar (Allah be pleased with them both). And the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace), even though the salam of the one who sends it on him from a distance is conveyed to him, however in this is an excellence/virtue of directly addressing him in proximity to him, and his (upon him be peace) replying by himself (See ‘Nasim al-Riyad’ of al-Khafaji 3/56. And it was mentioned by al-Fayruzabadi in ‘al-Silat wal-Bishar’ p.153).”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3994
__label__cc	0.709477	0.290523	Corner Cottage, 25 Virgin Street (VGN25) Corner Cottage, 25 Virgin Street St Ives, West Coast VGN25 Traditional fisherman’s cottage with original character features. This traditional fisherman's cottage is situated in a quiet, traffic free cobbled lane in Downalong. The property retains much of its original character and is only a few minutes walk to Porthmeor Beach,Tate St Ives, the harbour and shops. An array of restaurants and bars are close by or you may wish to use your holiday as an excuse to relax and unwind in this well-equipped and elegantly furnished cottage. Lounge: Smart TV, DVD player, gas-fired stove. Kitchen/Diner: Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine. Bathroom: Large shower cubicle, small bath, heated towel-rail, basin, WC. Bedroom 1: Double bed (4'6"), chest of drawers, wardrobe. Bedroom 2: Single bed (3'), bedside unit, chest of drawers. Bedroom 3: Single bed (3'), chest of drawers. GARDEN & PARKING: Rear courtyard with outdoor furniture. No parking but public car parking available nearby. Changeover Day: Friday - arrival 7:00pm - departure 9:00am. Pets Welcome: Maximum 1; £25 per week. Information about bringing your pet. Power and Heat: Electricity included in the rent. Electric heating throughout. Baby Equipment: Travel cot, baby bath and highchair provided, please bring your own cot bedding. St Ives is one of Cornwall's top destinations and a beautiful seaside town where visitors can enjoy a traditional beach holiday with a twist. It's easy to understand why the town has been attracting painters, sculptors and ceramists for decades with its stunning scenery and natural quality of light- one of only four Tate Galleries in the world is located here in the heart of the town. The town itself arcs around the working harbour- the heart of the historic fishing community. You could lose yourself for hours in the charming cobbled streets which are crammed with gift and craft shops, art galleries, top notch restaurants and welcoming local pubs- a real treasure trove just waiting to be explored! St Ives also has four fabulous beaches, Porthmeor, Porthgwidden, Harbour beach and Porthminster which between them offer miles of golden sand and hours of building sand castles, playing in the rock pools and other family friendly activities. Dogs are welcomed out of season. Throughout the year, St Ives has a busy event calendar including the St Ives Food & Drink Festival in May and a Music & Arts Festival in September. So what are you waiting for? Why not discover what St Ives is all about today! Number of pets No pets1 pet	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line3995
__label__cc	0.526512	0.473488	Home » Current Affairs Quiz » Current Affairs Quiz – July 02 2019 Current Affairs Quiz – July 02 2019 1. Which State government has started DASTAK campaign against communicative diseases Acute Encephalitis Syndrome? a) Maharastra b) Madhya Pradesh c) Uttar Pradesh d) Jharkhand Answer c) Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh State government has started DASTAK campaign against communicative diseases Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and Japanese Encephalitis (JE) disease on 1 July in the State. DASTAK campaign will run from 1st to 31st July. 2. Vaibhav Yadav won WBC Asia title, is associated with____________. a) Boxing b) Swimming c) Karate d) Ludo Answer a) Boxing. Indian pro boxer Vaibhav Yadav became World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia silver Welterweight Champion after winning the title bout held in Pattaya, Thailand. 3. Garuda-VI is Joint Air Exercise between__________. a) India and Japan b) India and French c) Srilanka and French d) Srilanka and China Answer b) India and French. Indian Air Force (IAF) and Armée de l’Air (French Air Force) are participating in Garuda VI, a bilateral air exercise at Mont de Marsan in France. 4. Which state has declared ‘Disturbed Area’ under AFSPA for 6 more months? a) Sikkim b) Jammu and Kashmir c) Nagaland Answer c) Nagaland. Centre has declared entire State of Nagaland a ‘disturbed area’ for a period of 6 more months under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) with effect from 30 June 2019. The central government opinion was notified by Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). 5. Cirrochroa thais has been officially declared as state butterfly of __________. a) Kerala b) Manipur c) Tamil Nadu d) Telangana Answer c) Tamil Nadu. Butterfly species Tamil yeoman (Cirrochroa thais) has been officially declared as state butterfly of Tamil Nadu. The southern State formally notified this by an order on lines of the State Tree (Palm), Bird (Emerald Dove), Flower (Gloriosa) and Animal (Nilgiri Tahr). 6. Who cricket player has become leading run-getter in 2019 World Cup? a) John Bairstow b) Hyder Ali c) Chris Gayle d) Rohit Sharma Answer d) Rohit Sharma. Indian opener Rohit Sharma on Tuesday surpassed David Warner (currently 516) to become the leading run-getter in the ongoing World Cup after scoring his fourth hundred of the tournament. 7. Who has been appointed as Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting? a) P Jai Shankar b) Arjun Munda c) Smrithi Irani d) Prakash Javadekar Answer d) Prakash Javadekar. Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar reviewed Ministry’s prestigious project of National Film Heritage Mission (NFHM) and various activities undertaken under the project in a meeting held at National Film Archives of India (NFAI) in Pune, Maharashtra. 8. Who has become 1st sitting US president to enter North Korea? a) Donald Trump b) Barack Obama c) Bill Clinton d) George Bush Answer a) Donald Trump. United States President Donald Trump became 1st sitting US president to set foot in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (or North Korea) when he met its leader, Kim Jong Un, in Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) between North Korea and South Korea.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4004
__label__wiki	0.667347	0.667347	Dolby Laboratories has been a leader in developing many groundbreaking technologies and advancing the science of sight and sound for more than 50 years. Based in San Francisco with offices around the world, Dolby, through industry-leading research and engineering innovation, is expanding creative possibilities and enhancing collaborative relationships spanning musicians, filmmakers, and other artists as well as with businesses and consumers globally. Along with its partners, Dolby creates and delivers incredibly vivid experiences transforming entertainment and communications at the cinema, at home, on the go in mobile devices, and at work. Dolby Laboratories develops and delivers products and technologies that make entertainment experiences more realistic and immersive. By giving everyone the power to see, hear and feel the spectacular, Dolby is ideally positioned to transform the future of audio, voice, and imaging experiences worldwide. 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CinemaCon Home Page CineEurope 2021, has been scheduled for June 21-24 in Barcelona. CineEurope promises to bring you another year with the very best in exclusive studio screenings and product presentations, cinematic technologies and innovations and educational seminars to keep your business on top of industry trends. CineEurope Home Page 1958 Gertag Ediaphor Germering, Germany—Oct 16, 2012 100% Independent and 100% Digital with Kinoton Century Cinemas in Letterkenny, Ireland has gone 100% digital with eight Kinoton DCS systems. During a trip to Ireland, Kinoton’s sales manager for the region, Lutz Schmidt, visited Mark Doherty, the owner of Century Cinemas. They chatted about how an independent cinema owner deals with the challenge of going digital. The cinema had just switched over entirely to digital, putting in a total of eight Kinoton DCS installations. Asked what motivated him to go with Kinoton, Mark gave a clear answer: “It was Kinoton’s reputation for excellence.” Mark decided to pay for everything entirely on his own. So far at least, Century Cinemas hasn’t signed any virtual print fee (VPF) agreements. “Unless there is real value for us in doing so, we won’t take that step,” Mark explains. “The VPFs we have seen so far wouldn’t do that.” Mark bought Century Cinemas, a six-screen complex, in 2001. From that point on, he steadily invested in quality to ensure that patrons would enjoy the best possible cinema experience. “We want people to come here for a night out,” he said. “Cinemas will always be a social venue. But the quality of the experience they offer has to be the best we can possibly arrange.” Mark, who owns a number of entertainment facilities, has very clear ideas about how cinemas should address the market: “We have to make sure to give moviegoers an experience that will make them keep coming back for more.” In 2003, the legacy 35 mm projectors were replaced with Kinoton FP50D projectors and ST200E platter systems. In 2005, two more screens were added—along with, of course, more Kinoton equipment. It has served the cinema well. “What has kept me going has been the quality of the equipment, service, and support we receive.” After the advent of digital 3D, in early 2009 Century Cinemas installed two Kinoton DCS systems with Dolby 3D. They were followed by more Kinoton DCS systems, completing the transition to digital with two final additions earlier this year. 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__label__wiki	0.903304	0.903304	Paul McCartney vs. Me at the Grammys Totally Gay For Slayer John Fogerty – Born on the Bayou (in California) “Just Me: The Life Story of a Nobody” – By Susan McKearney A wee drive to Paul McCartney’s Mull of Kintyre Dean Goodman Music Journalist • Author • Ghostwriter English Portuguese Spanish Dutch French German Italian Polish Danish Finnish Norwegian Swedish Japanese Korean Farsi Eagles: Timothy B. Schmit Aerosmith: Joe Perry Hugh Hefner – Portrait of a Young Man Roxana Shirazi – Rock Groupie (NSFW) Interviews: A-D Audioslave: Chris Cornell Beach Boys: Mike Love Bee Gees: Maurice Gibb Bee Gees: Robin Gibb Black Sabbath – 2013 Depeche Mode: Dave Gahan Don Cornelius The Doors: Ray Manzarek Interviews: G-M Gail Ann Dorsey Heart: Nancy Wilson Ice-T + Body Count “Cowboy” Jack Clement Jann Wenner Johnny Cash: Rick Rubin Metallica: James Hetfield Metallica: Robert Trujillo Midnight Oil: Where are they now? Monkees: Michael Nesmith Interviews: N-Z Oasis: Liam Gallagher Olivia Harrison The Police: Stewart Copeland Queen: Roger Taylor Steve Cropper vs. Wilson Pickett U2: The Edge Buddy Holly’s brother Buddy Holly’s widow Buddy Holly Pilgrimage Chuck Berry – 2002 The Clash: Don Letts The Clash: Mick Jones The outback pub in David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance” video David Bowie: The Brixton Years Gene Simmons – 2004 Ozzy Osbourne, Gene Simmons Jimmy Page and Robert Plant Jimmy Page at the Grammys John Paul Jones at the Grammys Jason and Zoe Bonham at the Grammys Rod Stewart – 2006 The Rolling Stones in New Zealand, 1965 + 1966 Mick Jagger – 1997 Keith Richards at Gram Parsons tribute concert “Satisfaction” turns 50 Free Rolling Stones tickets … Pete Townshend on Obama Roger Daltrey – 2002 The Who at the Orpheum Theatre, 2008 Strange Days: The Adventures of a Grumpy Rock ‘n’ Roll Journalist in Los Angeles The Kewpie dolls Street Survivor: Keeping the Beat in Lynyrd Skynyrd – By Artimus Pyle Contact + Bio The story that got me fired Some of my old articles Follow @DeanGoodman Steve Cropper (pictured above at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2005) usually comes near the top of “greatest guitarist” lists compiled by music magazines and aficionados. Jimi Hendrix, of course, reigns supreme, while Cropper jockeys for position with maybe Eric Clapton or Jeff Beck. But it’s rarefied air up there, and Cropper stands out from the pack as a low-key sideman who prefers subtle rhythm guitar licks over flashy solos. Cropper was the primary guitarist and one of the chief producers at Stax Records, the Memphis-based soul label that begat Otis Redding, Carla Thomas, and Sam and Dave. Fifty years ago, the core members of the Stax studio band started working up instrumental jams during snatches of spare time between recording sessions, and label executives decided the tunes were worthy of release. And that’s how Booker T. and the MG’s became the biggest instrumental band in the world with breezy hits such as Green Onions and Soul Limbo As Stax’s studio chief, Cropper co-wrote hundreds of songs, including Redding’s posthumous chart-topper (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay. Cropper also collaborated with Wilson Pickett (pictured with Bruce Springsteen in 1999) on In The Midnight Hour and Eddie Floyd on Knock On Wood . He reached a mainstream audience once again in 1980 with The Blues Brothers movie, where he played a member of the band reunited by Dan Aykroyd’s and John Belushi’s characters. I first met Cropper in 1994 just before the release of That’s the Way It Should Be , the first album from Booker T. & the MG’s in 17 years, and the group’s last to date. The beefy, bearded and pony-tailed guitarist was the stereotypical charming southern gentleman, regaling me with stories from the Stax days. But he didn’t pull his punches when I asked him about Pickett’s claim (in Gerri Hirshey’s Nowhere To Run: The Story Of Soul Music ) that he alone wrote “In the Midnight Hour.” After the interview was over, he told me he would “kick his ass” next time he saw Pickett. (I’m not sure if he got around to that before Pickett died in 2006.) I read once that Wilson Pickett said you shouldn’t have been credited for “Midnight Hour”? He’s said that more than once. He’s completely crazy. He would never tell me that to my face. He respects me and loves me dearly and I don’t understand where that comes from. That was my idea. That was definitely not his idea. He came in with a song called “Don’t Fight It” and I brought him “Midnight Hour” and then the two of us collaborated on “I’m Not Tired.” We wrote three songs the same night. (Stax co-owner) Jim Stewart and (executive/producer) Jerry Wexler were around when all that went down. That’s absolute bullshit that I shouldn’t get credited for it. What can I say? He did not write that music. He had nothing to do with writing that music. That’s absolute crap. I can’t believe that he’s telling people this, you know? It’s more your song than his, in some ways? Certainly. But that’s not the first time. (Atlantic Records engineer) Tommy Dowd called me one time and said, ‘Have you seen the last issue of Playboy?‘ Or one of those magazines. Somebody made a statement in there that I shouldn’t have been on “(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay.” And I’m going, “Where in the hell did this come from?” I wrote all the lyrics and the bridge and did all the arrangement. The only thing I didn’t write was the intro and the first verse. It’s pretty amazing: he writes over three-quarters of a song and somebody says his name shouldn’t have been on there. NOTE: This is an edited excerpt from my gossipy rock bio Strange Days: The Adventures of a Grumpy Rock ‘n’ Roll Journalist in Los Angeles, available here . For more info, go to strangedaysbook.com Copyright © 1994, 2013 by Dean Goodman. PLEASE DO NOT CUT AND PASTE THE WHOLE THING Ahmet vs. Dweezil Zappa Awards shows – please kill me! The Beatles in New Zealand, 1964 Celebrity graves in England Eddie Cochran’s last ride Edith Cavell – English nurse martyred 100 years ago George Harrison’s houses Lally Stott: Chirpy, Chirpy, Cheep, Cheep Los Lobos at MacArthur Park, Los Angeles Prince: “I don’t believe in contracts” All The Interviews Lemmy has a cold* Roxana Shirazi – Rock Groupie – NSFW Copyright © 2021 Dean Goodman. All rights reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4006
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__label__wiki	0.748954	0.748954	Grading The 2018 Dodgers’ Coaching Staff by Tyler Hawk 11/03/2018, 6:00 AM Yes, I’m well aware that you could all do a much better job than Dave Roberts. Screaming from the rooftops, “Fire Dave Roberts!!”. I hear you. But let’s get practical here. Dave Roberts and staff have led the Dodgers to two consecutive trips to the World Series. Unfortunately, they fell just short of the ultimate goal of a World Series Championship. It’s only fair to give credit where credit is due. There was obvious questionable decision making during the 2018 World Series. Whether those mishaps may have involved over-using Madson in back-to-back games or pulling Rich Hill from Game 4 too soon, there were obvious mistakes. Manager, Dave Roberts The Dodgers were one accurate Ian Kinsler throw away from a potential World Series sweep. That is considering game 4 plays out as it did, of course. Dave Roberts and the Dodgers butts’ were saved for the time being. Game 4 of the 2018 World Series. Rich Hill absolutely shoves against the opposing Boston Red Sox. 6 1/3 innings of one hit, one run baseball, alongside 7 strikeouts. By far one of Hill’s more dominant starts of the year. On a beautiful Los Angeles night, no one wanted a piece of “Dick Mountain”. Well, we all know what happened next. The Dodgers blow a four-run lead and lose game four 9-6. For whatever reason, Roberts continued to call on Madson in the stickiest of situations. In games one, two, and four combined, Madson inherited a total of seven runners in his short amount of work. All seven runs scored. That made quite the difference in the outcome of each of those ball games. Dave Roberts trusted both analytics and his “gut” in the World Series. Chris Sale and David Price faced the Dodgers in games one and two in Boston. Both Dodger lineups consisted of only righties, as power bats like Muncy and Bellinger watched and waited. It didn’t work out. Roberts trusted the match-ups with his righties versus the dominant starters in Sale and Price. Oh yeah, one of the most questionable decisions of the game one was replacing Pedro Baez for Alex Wood. Roberts forced the hand of Alex Cora and he went with Nunez as a pinch hitter for the lefty Devers. Nunez blasted a three-run home run over the green monster on Wood’s second pitch. Just a day after the Game 5 World Series defeat, the Dodgers announced that Dave Roberts will receive an extension. Personally, I was not surprised by the extension for Roberts. Still, Roberts has led the Dodgers to three NL West titles, three NLCS appearances, and back-to-back World Series appearances. The wheels are turning and the Dodgers are on the right track to completing the ultimate goal of a World Series Championship. Turner Ward, Hitting Coach Turner Ward and Yasiel Puig. Name a better duo, I’ll wait. Better yet, the relationship between Turner Ward and the Dodger bats. From Puig smooches to the Ward devil horns following a Grandal bat drop. The unique connection between Ward and the Los Angeles Dodgers offense is unlike any other. We were all witnesses to the fun and healthy clubhouse that was the 2018 Los Angeles Dodgers. Turner Ward has worked some magic when joining this ball club along with Dave Roberts. In the 2015 season, the Dodgers averaged a mere 4.12 runs/game. Roberts and company took over the next season and the runs/game sky-rocketed to 4.48 in 2016. There was no sign of slowing down. The runs/game went up to 4.75 in 2017 and 4.93 in this 2018 season. The two categories that stood out the most for this season were home runs and strikeouts. In 2017, the Dodgers hit 221 home runs and struck out 1380 times. This season, 235 long balls and 1436 strikeouts. Obviously the home runs were a plus, but resulted in over 50 more strikeouts compared to last season. Relying on the long ball is never something you want as a ball club. My biggest issue this season was the lack of small ball. Whether the front office doesn’t want the “small ball” brand or Roberts just refuses to have anyone bunt besides the pitcher. I am a big believer in the small ball game. Now I understand the big hitters like Turner and Muncy may not bunt as much as others. I loved that Machado squared up and sent a bunt down third base in the NLCS against the Brewers. Machado reaching base resulted in a two-run blast from Bellinger the next at-bat. The Dodgers ranked 26th in baseball in runners left on base with 14.80 per game. Working on small ball in the spring is a definite possibility for this ball club. Rick Honeycutt, Pitching Coach Rick Honeycutt, the season baseball vet, has held the title as Dodgers pitching coach since back in 2006. He’s been through a few different managers, but his style of coaching hasn’t changed. Honeycutt’s been fortunate enough to develop guys like Kershaw and Jansen. The unfortunate cycle of injuries from the Dodgers pitching resulted in young arms such as Caleb Ferguson and Walker Buehler to step up in a big way. Buehler appeared in a handful of games toward the back-end of the 2017 season. The Dodgers somewhat lop-sided starting rotation made way for Buehler and his strong arm. Injuries to Stripling, Maeda making the transition to the bullpen, and many other factors played in to Buehler and Ferguson stepping in. This season’s team pitching 3.38 ERA is exactly the same as last season’s. The SO/9 was very similar as well as HR/9 compared to last season’s. We witnessed Kershaw struggle from time to time. Alex Wood’s inconsistencies did not fare well and resulted in a move to the bullpen at the end of the year and in the playoffs as well. The bullpen was really all over the place this season. Kenley struggling with heart issues in August, Baez coming back stronger than ever after his injury, and Maeda playing as the long reliever in those long bullpen-like games. Honeycutt and staff saw it all. The 14 year veteran Rich Hill, also known as Dick Mountain, put on quite the show this season. His 132.2 innings of work was the third most in his adventurous career. His 150 strikeouts was also third most in his career, using his rainbow-like curveball to throw hitters off. Dylan Floro showed up in the back end of the bullpen late in the season and proved his worth as the Dodgers fire-baller. The 2019 Dodgers could be looking at a young(ish) starting rotation. Buehler, most notably and now obvious ace, and Kershaw as the number two guy. Depending on how the Dodgers want to develop Urias and Ferguson, both of those young arms could play as potential starters. Other options such as Stripling, when healthy, and Maeda are also options. And we can’t forget Ryu in that mix, as a possible three slot guy in the starting staff. The future looks promising. The Dodgers are fortunate enough have a great mix in young talent (Buehler) as well as older veterans like Hill. Health is the most important factor that plays into every new season. With Jansen’s surgery coming up, the Dodgers hope to welcome him back as soon as they can. The Dodgers coaching staff did a great job this year. Both offense and pitching were dominant. Questionable decision making from Roberts in the postseason may have resulted in some unfortunate endings to the long season. Nevertheless, my biggest concern is health. Turner missing the first few months and guys like Kershaw and Jansen missing valuable time played a big factor in the season. Dodgers Coaching Staff Grade: B+ [button color=”blue” size=”big” alignment=”center” rel=”follow” openin=”samewindow” url=”https://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-clayton-kershaw-signs-new-deal-with-los-angeles-bs0193/2018/11/02/”]Clayton Kershaw Is Back![/button] Written by Tyler Hawk Currently living in Central California. Life-long Dodgers and Chargers fan. Fan Comments19 Robert Cohen says: The Dodgers should immediately offer the 3B-Coach/infield defense coaching position to Chase Utley. Chase is universally respected by all the players, he would help maximize all Dodgers at-bats and his continued voice in the dugout and cloubhouse would be huge. He’s not interested I’m sure. The entire point of retiring was to be with his family. That doesn’t happen if you’re back on the road as a coach otherwise he’d just keep playing Robert’s coaching cost Dodgers world series he made mistake w pitching an he benched top hitters like Kemp in home games his platoon system stunk Clint Evans says: Great post, Tyler With one of the best line-ups money can buy, almost any competent manager would have done as well. Do you think Bruce Bochey would have miss-managed two World Series in a row with this bunch? The highest grade Roberts deserves would be a D- Yes it was third highest in the league but they had to cut payroll to reset the luxury tax, which stopped them from getting Verlander last year while planning ahead. I fully expect them to go over the threshold this year. The Giants payroll was actually higher than the Dodgers but they are getting old quick and were banged up. I do agree though, Bochy is a superior in game manager. As a Dodgers fan I have always thought Roberts is to soft and the past two World Series he was just flat out out-managed. Rick Morgan says: Exactly, Casey. The dodgers need to go after a competent head coach. Marshall says: The Dodgers need to fire this mediocre one and go after a top-tier MLB manager. Absolutely correct everyone especially this so called writers and experts keep saying he went to the world series twice…No shit with that talent any manager could but no one talks about the fact that we lost two times because of his stupid decisions its almost like he really tries harder to lose than win I just dont get how anyone can be a dodger fan and support a guy that screwed us both times he is either insane for making the same mistakes time and time again or his deliberately losing because his decisions make no sense at all. You sir are correct. I think he should be fired. We can expect more of the same if he’s back Good article only part I strongly disagree I feel Roberts gets and F for the playoffs. For the second year in a row manager moves costed the dodgers games. I can point to exact moments where Roberts failed to make the right move. Dodgers easily could have swept. The worst one is game 4 up 4-0 he puts in a struggling pitcher to build his confidence instead of going for the throat. Roberts dropped ball this season, but how did he cost us last year? That was a team effort to lose WS in 2017. Would you have not trusted Kershaw to hold onto 2 e+ run leads?would you not have put Jansen in to close game 2? Would you have some how gotten Bill Miller to learn a strike zone? Careful bruh, your bruh your ignorance saps your initial premise Tyler … you’re an easy grader . Roberts and Turner Ward get a C+ at best . If a team had the RISP that the Dodgers did , you’d either question their talent or the coaching . All year they were frustrating to watch which culminated in the World Series . J.M. Hardin says: When Doc was named the manager he said he wanted to manufacture more runs. I took that to mean an emphasis on small ball, and I’d love to know what happened to that statement. Did Doc not mean it, did he forget he said it or did the FO give instructions to the contrary? Either way, I’d love to see our bois get back to playing small ball, and having hits find gaps not gloves, instead of constantly swinging for the fences. Rip says: As Michael said in The Godfather to Tom Hagen, you’re just not a wartime consigliere. Herein lies the problem with the Dodgers coaching staff. Stumble in the playoffs. Mitchell lacroix says: Dodgers making a big mistake extending Dave roberts. He should be fired. Replaced him with mike sciosia or madden. Dodgers are making a big mistake in extending Dave Roberts. He should be fired. Mike sciosia or madden should replaced him The window for these Dodgers to win a WS is closing. They should have won any of the past three WS’s. Kobe Bryant says, “We don’t hang division banners.” Then why is that good enough for these Dodger managers-in- training? Roberts cannot get by his own meddling, attempting to be he ultimate company man for the front office analytics. Did somebody forget he lost this year’s All-Star game by mismanaging the pitching. Who wouldn’t believe if given the similar circumstances in next year’s WS, he wouldn’t pull Rich Hill again! The front office deserves their share of blame as well. Letting Zack Greinke leave for a just a few dollars, picking Logan Forsythe instead of Brian Dozer the first time, not resigning Brandon Morrow and letting Roberts believe he is a legend instead of reining him in. Let the Giants have Farhan Zaidi. Perhaps the best solution is to promote Roberts to GM. Friedman could oversee his irrational decisions. Mike Scioscia would be the perfect replacement but too old school for the analytics guys. The best fit for field manager would be Oral Hershiser. The Bulldog can motivate players, talk to the egg heads and make intelligent moves on the field. richard gaines says: DR’s legacy is one of chronic mis-management……..sooo many games lost because of pulling a dominating starting pitcher only to see the BP blow up……plus no small ball at all…….leading to soo many DP’s/rally killers……..2017 he fails to start our best pitcher that year, Wood, in game 7 —who had a no hitter through 4 in gm 4, gets prematurely pulled in 5th after giving up his first hit but showing no signs of tiring….then in 2018 WS, he benches our top 4 HR hitters in gm 1/2 and no surprise —we lose both games (nd once those 4 play in games 3-4-5, Kemp, Muncy and Joc all hit HR’s…….then he pulls Hill prematurely (who has locked down Boston through 6) and again, the BP blows up immediately…….what was going to be a 4-0 win we lose 9-6 —all because DR does not understand IF IT AINT BROKE DONT ” FIX ” IT……he pulls Walker Buehler from a Dominating, LOCK DOWN 1-0 performance (even though WB was still going strong through 7) and what should have been a 1-0 victory in 9 innings has to go 18 for a 3-2 win……..I could go on and on…..the Dodger players got LA to the WS two years running in spite of DR—-not because of him……	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4012
__label__cc	0.706899	0.293101	Horrid Days in Taiji Home/Blog/Japan/Horrid Days in Taiji Blog, Japan \| Posts by : Ric OBarry By Tia Butt Cove Monitor Ric O’Barry’s Dolphin Project The last two days have been a bit horrid. Yesterday was a Risso’s slaughter, and the day before it was pilot whales. I talked about the weather in my last blog. Well, the weather has not been on the dolphins’ side at all recently. Yesterday I had that uneasy feeling looking out at the ocean, as it is was pretty flat, and I didn’t like what I was feeling. The dolphin drowning in the net a couple of days before was still on my mind, but we had had a no-kill day in between, so I was recharged. But I had a nervous stomach with what could happen this day. By 8AM I could see a pod had been located, and just by looking with my naked eye, I could see what they had were big dolphins. I could see the dorsal fins, surfacing and going under, but not too frantically at first. Soon enough I was up at Takababe Mountain overlooking the Cove. It was now confirmed that they had pilot whales, around nine of them. Big beautiful pilot whales! At first I thought they were going to hold them for a while, as this is what has happened here recently with pilot whales. They were soon netted off. Some of the banger boats were still out, and, as I got up to Takababe and looked out to the ocean, I saw the remaining bangers chasing down more dolphins. The pilot whales below my lookout were at the same time being pushed under the tarps, to their deaths. What I thought was a second pod turned out to be one lone pilot whale that had got away during the drive. He was big and beautiful, and he had some of his dorsal fin missing. At first I suspected that this must have happened during the drive, but after looking at pictures more closely, it looks like this must have happened a while ago, as there was no open wound. It looked healed up whatever had happened to him. Five bangers had surrounded this poor soul. He was pushed into the Cove, but what I saw then I actually couldn’t believe was happening. He was under the tarps, and then, all of a sudden, I saw the banger boats that were out on the water outside the mouth of the Cove accelerating, and I thought, there must be more dolphins. But no, this clever animal had got out of the nets! The nets were up, and he had got out of the Cove. and when he swam he did not surface much, he stayed under for a long time, and he had got out! This did not happen once; it happened twice!!! Again, they pushed him in, but yet again, he swam under the water not surfacing much and got out from under the tarps, out of the Cove and almost as far as the harbor. My heart was beating so fast, thinking maybe, just maybe, he will get away. But no, finally they got him into the lair of the Cove, they put the nets down fast, and he was in. The sound of him dying was awful. The thrashing went on for a while. I held my head down, and just hoped that these animals maybe know that there are people here with them through this. I don’t know if I really believe that is possible, but when the slaughter happens and you are witnessing it, you just hope that maybe it is true, and they can feel you and your heart there. Then, the heartless people responsible for this proceeded to take out two juveniles and released them back out to the ocean. This happened after the slaughter, and while this was happening, I heard more loud thrashing and dying. These juveniles will likely die out there. NOTE: It really is terrible that the Taiji dolphin hunters release young juvenile animals, which they have done several times this year. Without their pod, their chances of survival are very poor. Dolphins often suffer from the shock and stress of capture, and even when released still die from the effects. We are not sure why the dolphin hunters are releasing these animals. They have a quota, so they may be releasing the smaller animals with less meat in order to catch bigger whales later on in the season (it is unusual that they have caught so many pilot whales this early in the year). Another thought: They are having a harder and harder time selling off dolphin meat, and they have limited capacity to store dolphin meat in freezers in the slaughterhouse, so maybe the releases mean the hunters simply don’t have buyers? — Ric O’Barry Standing out at the lookout point, when standing waiting for the boats every morning, there is a smell, a bad smell, like dead flesh. A pilot whale’s carcass was found not far from there recently after they released some pilot whales. The rest of the pod suffered in the hands of these people. It is likely that this was one of the pilot whales that didn’t survive and got washed up to shore. That smell is still there. Juveniles have been released recently, while the rest of the pod has been killed, and likely their dead bodies will be floating in the ocean or wash up somewhere, I’m sure. What a horror story this is! Yesterday was a rainy day, and I felt more positive, but the water looked calm, even though it was raining. The dolphin hunters left the harbor, and I drove up to the lookout point, got set up and looked out and could not believe it when I saw black smoke and some of the bangers chasing dolphins already. The banger boats had not even got to the horizon. They had been out onto the open water just about 15-20 minutes, and they had found dolphins. I moved position up to Takababe Mountain, and this time I was streaming live to people so they can see for themselves the horrors here. When I got a closer look, I could see that they were Risso’s dolphins, approximately 10 of them. Beautiful, graceful, grey and white. The hunters pushed the dolphins in easily, banging their poles, with black smoke gushing from the top of the boats. The dolphins were held for a short while, then pushed in by skiffs into the killing Cove, more nets going down. Three dolphins were caught in the net panicking, and two dolphins escaped the nets and were on the other side – they were so frightened. It was frantic, divers diving in, trying to get them out of the nets; at one point, two dolphins were stuck together in the nets – they were going crazy – memories of the dolphin that died in the net four days came flooding back. I was heartbroken watching it all again, but describing what was going on to the Ustream viewers, holding it together as best I could. I just wanted it to be over quickly for these beautiful animals. One dolphin was stuck in the net, and the diver could not get him out; the other two dolphins on the other side of this particular net (but they couldn’t escape as they had another net on the other side of them) were watching what was happening. They would share the same fate. Divers were riding the dolphins back, pushing them under the tarps. And then, soon enough, the killing started, the thrashing and the sound of them dying started. The bodies were taken out, and none were taken captive, with their bodies hanging off the skiffs. These hunters tried to hide their “tradition” with tarps, but I saw these beautiful dolphins’ lifeless bodies, tied with ropes to a banger boat, being dragged along in the water. They did a sloppy job of transferring them onto a banger boat and that was it, another day of hell in Taiji for the dolphins. It’s been rough here recently and heartbreaking to witness all of these atrocities. But I tell myself, when I feel low, that what I am going through is absolutely nothing compared to what these animals go through. The captives, who get selected and who are in those awful pens, or the ones who die through shock over the capture process here in Taiji. I can leave this place, but the captives are prisoners forever. Please ‘Like’ Ric O Barry’s Dolphin Project page on Facebook and also follow Dolphin Project on Twitter. When there is a drive, I will be going live on Ustream. Thank you for your support and helping me be a voice for the dolphins of Taiji. …for the dolphins! Ric OBarry	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4013
__label__wiki	0.58402	0.58402	Office of the Flood Commission Flood Commission context menu FIRMS: Main Page All Hazards Mitigation Plan DAC Flood Warning System John Gwynne Department Head: 845 N. Motel Blvd. TDD: HISTORY OF THE FLOOD COMMISSION Frequent damages to Doña Ana County roads and residential property throughout the county from intense summer rainstorms, which are typical to the Southwest, and lack of funding for flood control projects, convinced the Board of County Commissioners to take action and establish the Office of the Flood Commission. In May 1985, the Doña Ana County Board of County Commissioners requested Gov. Toney Anaya to appoint the county's first flood commissioner. On Nov. 1, 1986, the County Commissioners established a maximum flood levy of 1.5 mills on property lying within the boundaries of the two-county flood districts to provide funding for flood-abatement projects. The Flood Commission is established in accordance with the New Mexico State Statutes, Sections 4-50-1 through 4-50-9 NMSA 1978. Since January 1988, the Flood Commission has been working on the maintenance, repair and upgrade of many existing flood control structures. More recently, new flood control structures have been constructed in different areas of the county. Other projects are being developed and will be implemented as funding becomes available. The Flood Commission has expanded its assistance to protect the health and welfare of citizens within Doña Ana County to include the following: Identify areas where there is a 1 percent or greater chance of damaging floods each year (one damaging flood per 100 year period or less) Assist property owners in determining where their property is located in relationship to flood-hazard areas Investigate flooding areas and storm water runoff damage during and after heavy rainfall events Monitor the Doña Ana County Unified Development Code in order to maintain and minimum standard for coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program. Study methods for reducing flood losses, including dikes, diversions, waterways and dams. Implement a Flood Warning System of Weather Stations and Rainfall Gauges, in cooperation with EBID, NMSU, the NWS, and the City of Las Cruces. Office of the Flood Commission Staff FLOOD COMMISSIONER: Kenneth Gutierrez John Gwynne, P.E., CFM, Director Andrew Guerra, PE, CFM, Engineering Supervisor Josie Sanchez, Administrative Assistant Isaac Tarin, Survey Party Chief Carl Lukesh, Planner Curtis Tarin, Engineering Technician Michael Garza, EIT, CFM, Engineer Intern David Gaughan, CFM, Engineering Aide Tambri Hunteman, GIS Mapping Specialist William Blase, Flood Warning System Operator	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4014
__label__wiki	0.580115	0.580115	Natale Russo 23th January 1971 Messina He started his musical career when he was seven years old. At first he played piano, but soon after his passion for rhythm developed into an interest in drumming. He played as drummer in little bands such as Best Fashion; Dune; Purple Rain; Vertigo; BackStroke in the province of Palermo. From 1991 to 1993 he collaborated with the musicians Di Marzo e Scilipoti in the "SylDaeron", a cover band about Marillion. He played many live concerts in Sicily. In 1994 he created his group Conqueror, beginning an important musical path. In 2002 he played with Peccatoriginale. At the same time he began to rearrange the Conqueror's collection, helped by Simona Rigano, the Conqueror and Peccatoriginale's pianist. From then on Conqueror realised various albums and had an important touring career. Along side with Conqueror band, Natale plays sometimes with both Laser and Follow Me, (both cover bands). He has developed his skills as a drummer thanks to the musician Enzo Di Vita and he actively participated in various jam sessions with: Simon Phillips; Cristian Meyer; Massimo Manzi and Ettore Mancini. Via Lungomare Bucalo 111 Santa Teresa Di Riva (ME) Mail: info@conqueror.it	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4021
__label__wiki	0.704638	0.704638	We’re here to keep you up-to-date with the latest news in digital and share exclusive interviews with leaders of this world If There Is A Heaven, We Hope It’s Run By Four Seasons Extremely influential speech by Mr. Sharp - founder and chairman of @fourseasons at @fstentrinity - a new London private club Trinity at Four Seasons. Four Seasons was among the first hotel companies to introduce complimentary shampoo, 24-hour room service, and same-day clothes cleaning and pressing. "From day one until today, it was about being innovative," says Mr Sharp. "I’ve identified the four key strategic decisions that formed the rock-solid foundation of Four Seasons. These are now known as the four pillars of our business model. They are quality, service, culture, and brand", pointed out Issador Sharp. The Four Seasons brings this culture to life by hiring the best people, orienting them carefully, instilling in them a sense of pride, and motivating them by recognizing and rewarding outstanding service deeds. It all starts with hiring the right people - those who fit the Four Seasons culture. We look for emloyees who share that Golden Rule - people who, by nature, believe in threating others as they would have them treat us,- says Mr Sharp Thanks @fstentrinity for this great opportunity to meet with an incredibly kind man, a man for all seasons! Moreover, from now Londoners and guests will be definitely amazed by new member club as Four Seasons doing always the best projects. Sometimes It’s Not What You Know. It’s Who You Know \| Interview With The Leading Concierge In London – Emanuele Andrisani Fascinating Talk About Sustainable Luxury Branding With CEO of JST.B – JooEun Yoo	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4023
__label__wiki	0.761212	0.761212	Snow Daze: Skiing Japan's Volcanic Peaks © Aaron Jamieson The volcanic peaks of Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido get more snowfall than most of the world’s more famous ski destinations. On the blissful runs of Niseko United, Christopher Solomon finds the simple, elegant pleasures of the real Japan. Not to mention, great skiing. By Christopher Solomon on January 11, 2016 I dove in after the guide and dodged among the outstretched arms of silvery birches that shivered in the deep snows. At the bottom I was bent double and gasping through my grin. The run would be my best of the winter. Hell—I’d call it one of my top runs in 30 years of skiing. The locals smiled. They just called it Tuesday. Every dedicated skier carries in his head a list of mandatory pilgrimages, those famous slopes and fondue-dripping destinations that define the sport: Schussing the Hahnenkamm at Kitzbühel. Skiing the Vallée Blanche below Mont Blanc. Dropping into Corbet’s Couloir at Jackson Hole. In the last few years, a new must has appeared atop this list—Niseko. The reason is simple: Here falls, nearly without pause or fail, the lightest, driest, most predictably profligate snows on Earth. Every winter cold winds barrel across Siberia and, in what weathermen call “ocean-effect snow,” they scoop up moisture over the Sea of Japan. Then they dump their load on the first thing they run into: the volcanic peaks of Hokkaido. About 48 feet of Utah-quality stuff sifts to earth, roughly double the annual snowfall of Aspen. In Niseko, bar owners dig tunnels to their front doors. So, if porpoising through talcum paudaa sunoo is your passion, there’s no more-reliable ski resort on the planet. And since its discovery by skiing’s cognoscenti in the past ten years, Niseko has been changing, fast. A flush of Asian money has dramatically transformed it from powder-choked backwater to a destination with world-class cuisine and accommodations. The upshot for Americans is an accessible exoticism. Yet Niseko’s turn as the world’s ski-magazine darling has also led to the same intriguing tension that so many ski towns before it have wrestled with: How do you change while keeping true to your soul? Can this place built on the pure love of deep-powder skiing bridge a newer, shinier internationalism and the more graceful pace of an older, slower Japan? Americans rarely think of skiing when they think of Japan. That’s a mistake. Nearly three fourths of the country is mountainous. A nation smaller than California keeps alive more ski areas than does the entire United States. The Winter Olympics have been held here, twice, including the 1972 Winter Olympics, in Sapporo, on Hokkaido. It’s in this far north where many of the country’s stereotypes—as crowded, urban, frantic—truly crumble. Hokkaido is one quarter of Japan’s landmass, yet it contains less than 5 percent of its population. It’s a land not of Lost in Translation but of big mountains, cows, wide-open spaces. More Montana than Tokyo. Thanks to the island’s position at the confluence of two volcanic belts, hot waters nearly boil from the mountains. The Japanese tradition of onsen, or soaking in outdoor baths, is strong. And then, of course, there’s the snow. Though storms pound the island, the snows fall here with a curious, almost Asian delicacy. The flakes are so large they cast shadows. “Chicken feathers,” Niseko locals call them. To the Japanese, “Hokkaido is like the American West,” an expat from Philly named Matt Naiman explained over the island’s renowned sushi at Hanayoshi, a Niseko restaurant. (“You’ve gotta try the cod sperm!”) Naiman, 50, went to Japan to work for a design company after college. Today his professorial tortoiseshell glasses and loden vest belie his second career as owner of two hot nightclubs, in Tokyo and Osaka. But after years of visiting, in 2009 Naiman and his wife, a Japanese caterer and food writer, embarked on a third: They bought the small Annupuri Lodge. They’ve since relocated to Niseko, to take a step back from the rat race—just as other Japanese have done, and in the way Americans have always struck out West in search of a different lifestyle. In 2014 they even opened a small restaurant there, Luckyfingers, featuring the Sapporo-born former executive chef of Tribeca’s Megu. “People come up here to try different things,” Naiman said. “To try a new life.” And, of course, to ski. So I was surprised upon arrival a few nights earlier to find that the hotel bellman was grumpy. Everyone was grumpy. It was only a few weeks after Christmas and already Niseko had received 280 inches of snow—about as much as Beaver Creek gets all winter—but now there had been three days of blue skies in a row. On the gondola a German skier chuckled. “‘We went to a bar,” he said, “and the owner apologized: ‘I am sorry we had sunshine today.’” Outside the gondola’s windows, however, the world was righting itself: It was snowing again. Niseko United, as the ski resort is officially known, is actually four modest ski areas that each operate lifts on adjoining slices of 4,291-foot Mount Niseko–Annupuri. Each has its own character and base area, sprinkled along the hem of the broad mountain, but all four are joined by ski trails and by one lift pass. Together they boast a very respectable 3,000 vertical feet and acreage about equal to Alta, Utah. Hanazono has the most mellow slopes and least development. Niseko Village and Niseko Grand Hirafu, the resorts in the center, claim the steeper skiing (though nothing here is wildly steep). Hirafu is home to the area’s only real ski town. I headed out for a tour with Nee Ta, 38, a friendly, fast-skiing Australian instructor and guide for Niseko Winterlab, one of the area’s many guide services. He headed to the fourth ski area, Annupuri, a locals’ favorite for its laid-back vibe. On my chest I wore an avalanche beacon; on my back I carried a shovel and a probe. A big reason for Niseko’s recent popularity is the establishment of ten backcountry gates that allow skiers and snowboarders (who are armed, one hopes, with proper knowledge and gear) to access the deep, wild snows just beyond the monitored trails. Alas, most of the gates were closed due to rare high winds the previous night that had created unusual avalanche danger. Nee ducked off the groomed runs into a powdery gulch. First the snow had the consistency of clotted cream. Then, in the trees, it lifted up behind him in vapor trails. At the bottom Nee giggled and we bumped fists. It was not Niseko’s legendary deep, but it was good. (As someone said later, “Even a bad day at Niseko is a good day anywhere else.”) The next run Nee led into Niseko’s famed glades—crowds of birches beside the ski runs, holding huge clumps of snow in the crooks of their branches as if nests for some strange winter bird. Many skiers find tree skiing stressful, but Niseko’s trees are generous, wide-spaced. Forgiving, even. You can relax a little and learn the moves they call for. “It’s a little heavy,” Nee pronounced at run’s end, of the conditions. “Usually it’s much fatter, wider flakes.” “You’re very spoiled,” I said. He grinned. “I know.” It grew colder. Niseko’s daily storm arrived and cinched around us. Nee led off the slopes to a high-peaked house. Inside, we pulled off our ski boots, and stepped into slippers. The room was small, simple, wooden, warm. A single counter ran the length of the place, and a dozen customers sat, shoulder to shoulder, murmuring between slurps. A paper menu before them told the spare, unchanging dishes in elegant kanji: four kinds of soba. One side dish, tempura. Behind the counter in a kimono with rolled up sleeves, Tatsuru Rai kneaded his putty-colored buckwheat dough to order in a black stone bowl. He rolled the dough with a wooden pin. He folded it. He rolled it still more, thinner. Then the master carefully cut the dough into noodles with a heavy blade and lifted it to hand. His wife, Midori, in a flowered kimono, poured Sapporo beers with thick heads. This was Rakuichi, a Niseko mainstay and one of the world’s great soba houses—so acknowledged for its craft that the chef of Copenhagen’s Noma invited the couple to Denmark to show their talents. To eat at Rakuichi is to have a ski lunch unlike any ski lunch you’ve had before: the delicate soba, chewy but tender, offsetting the bold duck broth, and the soft crunch of local tempura leeks on the side. It is simple food, expertly made. It is the best of tradition. Leaving Sthere, you feel warm. Still, new is coming. Though there’s been skiing at Niseko since the early 1960s, international travelers started to arrive in earnest about a decade ago—first Singaporeans, then Hong Kongers, Malaysians, Thai. A luxury boom has followed. In the last five years alone, several new accommodations have appeared, from Western-style Ki Niseko, a rare slopeside hotel that opened in Hirafu last December, to Zaborin, with its baths carved from volcanic rock, debuting in quiet Hanozano last spring. The area now boasts two Michelin-starred restaurants. At the foot of the mountain in adjacent Niseko Village, Malaysian utilities-conglomerate YTL has built the first phase of a larger vision, including homes and a nascent pedestrian village to feed the Asian love of shopping. Built in Kyoto’s traditional machiya style—big eaves, dark wood, heavily latticed windows—the village features boutiques with handsome leather clutches by Somès (Hokkaido’s answer to Hermès) and blown glass from the nearby port town of Otaru, whose makers were once known for their fishing globes. Much of the construction to date, though, has appeared in Hirafu, a quirky little ski town built on the sloping mountainside, its warren of streets piled tall with snow that has nowhere else to go. Hirafu is a palimpsest of ski-town eras and fashions: Remnant, unfortunate ’60s hotels. Incongruous Swiss chalets. New Brutalist-meets-Zen condo complexes with soaring windows and heavy concrete walls built to withstand the winter snows. In the evening, however, as skiers stroll in a post-onsen passeggiata down its snow-cramped streets, it is charming. The changes aren’t without consequence. Six-story apartment buildings now stand where ski bums once slurped cheap udon sold from a shipping container. The slopes are busy with an international crowd hungry for powder. At times Niseko can feel overrun by rowdy Australians, who can fly here without suffering from jet lag. “Bali, with snow,” quipped one countryman. As Niseko grows up, how does it manage its success without losing what drew people in the first place? The most aesthetic reply to this challenge can be found at Moku no sho, an old riverside onsen resort a few minutes from the slopes that was redone and reopened in mid-2013 by Hokkaido’s Tsuruga Group as a 25-room ryokan, or traditional inn. Step inside the high-ceilinged lounge to a palette of a dozen shades of brown. See the couples from all over the world wearing traditional samue, or pajama-like “room wear,” as they recline on caramel-colored chaises around a dramatic two-story fireplace, sipping tea or one of Hokkaido’s highly popular single-malt Scotches. Hear Bobby Timmons’s piano notes gently raining down from the ceiling speakers. Run your fingers over the carvings—vines, animal faces—in the style of Hokkaido’s indigenous Ainu people, gracing tables and beams. Everyone wears little white socks: At Moku no sho, whose name translates as “grain of timber,” the hotel does not give out the traditional slippers but encourages guests to remove their footwear and awaken to the textures of different woods beneath their feet, including the cypress floors of its tasteful onsen, set at the edge of a birch forest that nearly tumbles into the steaming waters. The mood is less that of a hotel than of a sanitarium, in the most classic sense: a place to convalesce, to rejuvenate. Dinner at Moku no sho is kaiseki, the classic many-course Japanese meal, served for each guest in a small, private dining room. In a country that dotes on ingredients, Hokkaido is famous as Japan’s larder, and these meals are showcases. There is diakon from the mountainside. Prawns pulled from the nearby sea that are sweet enough to count as dessert. Organic sake made from rice that’s grown nearby with ducklings to gobble the insects—ducklings that then are eaten when the crop is harvested. In every interaction, in every careful piece of sashimi, one feels what is still also felt all around Niseko: omotenashi, a hospitality and attentiveness to the needs of others that isn’t just a way of doing business in Japan but a way of doing life. On my last day in Niseko, I skied back to quieter Annupuri. To really feel the pulse of Niseko, people had told me, you need to ski a few laps with a local like Tomoki Takaku. Takaku is a bit of a snowboarding legend: the Gerry Lopez of Niseko. In person, he’s a slight man with warm brown eyes and, at 43, flecks of gray in his black hair. He is one of the pioneers of Niseko’s snow surfing, a fluid, almost Eastern style of snowboarding that doesn’t fight the mountain but instead flows with it—the feet set farther back like those of a surfer, the arms thrown wide with each turn, as if embracing nature. He rides a lavender Gentemstick snowboard (“My signature model!”) designed by another legend here, Taro Tamai, who makes boards precisely for Niseko’s deep snow and soulful riding. They’re said to be among the best snowboards in the world. On the slopes, Takaku paused to tell me his story: how he came here in 1993 to be a pro snowboarder, but there was no terrain park. There was powder, however. “Every single day we get this much snow,” he said, stretching his arms as wide as he could. “I thought, This is unusual. And I wanted to share the powder experience with people.” Today he employs several instructors and guides out of a little wooden cabin on the side of the ski hill; a sign there reads, simply, POWDER COMPANY. Conditions had closed the high-mountain gates again, with its great runs, but no one knew this place like Takaku. We dropped lower, through an open gate that others usually miss. He checked that our beacons were on, then led us over flats and through the trees to easygoing stashes of untracked snow among the glades. Elsewhere, Niseko was thrumming. But we were all alone. The week’s snowfall was hardly epic for this place—only two feet had fallen—but the snow was buttercream. I followed Takaku down the slopes, his enviable style never wavering. “It’s like dessert,” he said, a big smile flashing from beneath his mirrored goggles. That grin reassured. Niseko is changing. But it doesn’t feel like it’s in danger of becoming a money-flashing Courchevel, or even an Aspen. It is not what this place wants to be. Niseko still feels grounded in the reasons people have long come here for—the simple, elegant pleasures of Japan, and the simple, overflowing joy of playing in the snow. No one wants to change that. Photo Credits: Aaron Jamieson Utopia in Utah: A Ski Town for the Biggest and Brightest Names in Tech Skiing on the Edge	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4029
__label__cc	0.654773	0.345227	The Grand Tour Madagascar Special Camera Car: Polaris RZR XP 4 1000 Posted on 18.12.2020 \| Updated on 18.12.2020 \| "The Grand Tour: A Massive Hunt", the Madagascar Special, was filmed with the help of a Polaris RZR XP 4 1000 as one of their main camera cars. Polaris RANGER® Diesel Testimonial / Review Polaris UK RANGER® Diesel Testimonial: "A complete game changer" "Absolutely brilliant piece of kit" "It's fantastic" Which Is The Best Robot Lawn Mower? When it comes to the production of robot mowers, Husqvarna is the market leader. To back this up, Automower® models frequently receive glowing reviews. This blog post features some of the highlights of those reviews. New Holland RB125 Roll Baler Testimonial Steve Dixon, who farms 80+ acres of grassland, purchased his New Holland Roll Baler RB125 at the beginning of 2019. 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__label__wiki	0.904461	0.904461	Denver Builds New Airport, Asks, `Will Planes Come?' By Scott Armstrong Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor CALLED simply DIA - short for Denver International Airport, the monolith sits, unopened, amid the prairie and pronghorn northeast of town. But to critics, DIA stands for Done In Awhile, or Done in August (you pick the year), or just plain Moby Dick. One of the world's largest public-works projects, it is supposed to be a seminal development in the Rocky Mountain West. The latest delay in the opening of the new facility, however, has turned into something of a Saturday Night Live skit here. One local fast-food chain is even running radio spots that says it will be opening several new outlets this summer - on time, unlike the airport. Yet behind all the humor, as dark as some of it is, lurk enduring questions over the finances and long-term impact of the nation's first major airport to be built in 20 years. Critics see the latest snafu as symptomatic of a project that was ill-conceived and could possibly go bust within two years. Boosters - including bankers, politicians, and civic leaders - argue that the latest problems are not unusual for a project of this magnitude. They view the airport as sort of a modern transcontinental railroad - something that will lift the entire region but that people need to think about in geologic time. As United States Transportation Secretary Federico Pena, the former mayor of Denver and the man perhaps most identified with the project, recently put it: The airport ``isn't being built for 1994. It's being built for the next 50 or 60 years.'' Some people hold opinions in between these two views, but they seem to be as scarce as good airline food. ``Transportation development in Western history has always been the source of controversy and recriminations and doubts about whether it would pay off,'' says Patricia Nelson Limerick, a historian at the University of Colorado in Boulder. ``This is chapter 712 in that complicated emotional history.'' Latest mishap The latest missed opening, May 15, has proved expensive as well as embarrassing to the city, costing about $1 million a day. About half the tab is being picked up by the city and the rest by the airlines - mainly United Airlines, the principal carrier here. The money goes for operating Stapleton Airport, which DIA is to replace, as well as for maintaining the new airfield and making payments on the bonds sold to build it. Originally estimated at $1.7 billion, DIA, sprawling over an area twice the size of Manhattan, is now believed to cost closer to $3.7 billion. No one knows when the facility's five huge runways, arranged in pinwheel fashion around the terminal, will open. Last week, officials with BAE Automated Systems Inc., the Dallas-based firm that designed the troubled baggage system - the root of current delays - said they were reasonably close to putting the current ``discomfort behind us.'' The $193-million system - a gee-whiz amalgam of photocells, computers, and track-borne ``telecars'' that promises to deliver luggage three times faster than conventional methods - has a problem with its software. The city has hired two consulting firms to help. City officials have no intention of setting another start-up date until everything is fixed, a prudence born of four missed deadlines already. The most anybody will say is that an opening date might be announced in late July. Once the facility is open, boosters expect it to live up to its promise - over time. Their optimism is rooted in the belief that air traffic will continue to grow in the US while the amount of runway space will be limited. They note that most major airports are operating at or near capacity, with no new major fields planned. Proponents believe Colorado is strategically located for international trade and transportation - somewhat in the middle of the US, and halfway between Europe and Asia, halfway between Canada and Mexico. Some area economists estimate that DIA will help create 50,000 to 75,000 jobs over 20 years. Supporters say DIA will be safer and more efficient, allowing three aircraft to land at once - so it won't tie-up the nation's air transportation system during foul weather, as staid Stapleton does. ``It is really setting up the area for the future,'' says Kristi Corash, chief economist for the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce. Field of dreams? To critics, just because you build it, that doesn't mean the planes will come. Michael Boyd, a Golden, Colo.-based airport consultant, notes that airlines make decisions on where to operate based on cost, not on fancy facilities. He and others think DIA will prove too expensive for many carriers. Skeptics say regulatory and other constraints make Denver unlikely to become another international hub, like Atlanta. Many Denverites have more mundane concerns - such as the additional cab fares it will take to get to DIA, which is 20 miles farther out than Stapleton. Indeed, Coloradans seem to love or loathe almost everything about the new facility, from the signature tepee-topped main terminal to the marble flooring and the public artworks. Denver: Tornadoes touch down, delaying flights United Airlines flight lands safely in Denver after blowing tire on takeoff Why the airline 'electronics ban' may not be discrimination	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4037
__label__wiki	0.883852	0.883852	Now in the Bay Area: the anti-gas station The smell of french fries wafts from the local 'gas' station. But it's not the snacks sold inside, it's the fuel. By Ben Arnoldy Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor @arnoldyb With gas over $3.50 a gallon here in California, many station owners must be relieved to have pumps with credit card readers. Better to cut out all interaction with the sullen customers. But Jennifer Radtke has just one ancient pump, prices a few pennies above her competition, and lines that occasionally stretch over an hour long in this quiet corner of Berkeley. Yet customers clearly love the place, doubling the business each year and making possible a major expansion this summer. How? She offers biodiesel, an alternative fuel that soothes so many environmental and political bugaboos it may some day edge out lattes as the Left Coast's favorite liquid. "Everything about [biodiesel] is really incredible. It's nontoxic, nonflammable, it's made from vegetable oil," enthuses Ms. Radtke, who jointly owns and runs BioFuel Oasis with five other women. For her, biodiesel is about a feeling of independence more than politics. Oh, and it "smells great." The fumes around BioFuel Oasis evoke French fries or donuts – foods that may be for sale at some gas stations, but somehow wouldn't fit here among the organic tangerine juice and the local artwork that proclaims, "Trees are wiser than you think." As much as BioFuel Oasis fosters an alternative, anti-gas station community, their product is rapidly joining the mainstream. It's the fastest growing alternative fuel in the nation, with production tripling last year, according to the National Biodiesel Board. Their website, biodiesel.org, lists roughly 1,000 retailers, most of them in middle America. The fuel can be put safely into many diesel vehicles without modifications, though cold weather or older parts may require the use of biodiesel that's blended with petroleum diesel. For Oasis customers, one of the biggest selling points is that the fuel comes from a potato chip factory in southern California, not the Middle East. "Pretty much every time I went to buy gas, I thought about what was going on in Iraq, and I was feeling awful," says Aimee Wells, as she fuels up her VW Gulf, a diesel car she bought last year so she could switch to veggie power. A bumper sticker on it reads, "Biodiesel: no war required." Ms. Wells also fills up an extra 15 gallons inside jugs in her trunk. She's driving down to Los Angeles and wants to have enough for the round trip. If she happened to run out, she could always fill up with conventional diesel: There is no danger in mixing. Other customers extol biodiesel's environmental virtues. Andy Brucker of El Cerrito drives an F-250 truck for his construction work. He says he's paying the $3.70 a gallon mainly to help reduce global warming gasses. Biodiesel emits 78 percent less CO2 than petroleum diesel, among other substantial drops in carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, and particulates, according to a report from the US Department of Energy. However, other research suggests that greenhouse-gas cuts could be dramatically reversed if demand for vegetable oil changed land use. So far, corn and soy are grown for animal and human food, with an abundance of oil as a byproduct. "It wouldn't be economical to grow either soy or corn if it was only going to be used for fuel," says Michael Briggs, a professor with the University of New Hampshire's Biodiesel Group. "There's this notion that fuel crops are going to displace food crops, which isn't going to happen." The visibility of "french fry fuel" is on the rise here. San Francisco last week opened its first commercial biodiesel station, and the mayor says the city's fleet of diesel vehicles will switch to biodiesel by year's end. This summer, BioFuel Oasis will move to a new Berkeley location with two pumps with two nozzles each. "We're taking a historic gas station and bringing it into the 21st century," says Radtke. The new station will have solar panels, grow plants on trellises around the pumps, and sell urban farming equipment. "We're transforming a fueling station and making it really cool and sustainable and environmental." Part of the six businesswomen's mission will be – ironically – to get customers to use less of their product. They post information about how to maximize fuel efficiency and carry material about biking. One enthusiastic customer has taken biofuels a step further. Philippe Monin shelled out $1,500 to convert his car to take straight vegetable oil, or SVO. He swings around once a week to local restaurants and gets their used frying oil for free. If it's from a Japanese restaurant, he notes, the car exhaust can smell like tempura. He recalls making the switch after hearing about record profits by the oil industry. "I said, 'No more.' I can't give them more money," says Mr. Monin. Now he doesn't pay a dime to fuel his vehicle and laughs as he drives past gas stations. "I see the price going up almost every day, and I just buzz by. I wave and say, 'Bye!' " In United Arab Emirates, McDonald's fuels trucks with frier oil 'Fiscal cliff' deal bodes well for green energy EU limits use of biofuels	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4038
__label__cc	0.692449	0.307551	Taking a leaf from David Almond's Half a Creature from the Sea, the book chosen for this year's Big Read, the community of East Durham were invited to share their own stories of childhood. Three have been committed to film in the authors' own words, streaming online throughout Durham Book Festival. You can view the readings below. Snowflakes, Earthbound Changing Tastes The Straw Castle Listen to a range of stories and poems told by our very own members of Easington Writers, plus a wide range of other matierial from northern writers and projects. Listen up North Podcasts Our members have a number of books that have been published and are available to purchase on Amazon. We are grateful for all purchases and respectful of your reviews of our writing. The Salt of the Earth: Easington Writers Not a Minute on the Day: Life in the Coalfields of Durham by Ethel Stirman 'A land fit for heroes' the politicians promised, but Britain, post First World War, was still struggling to find peace on the home front. Having fought and worked hard to save their country, many were no longer prepared to accept the growing divide between the haves and the have-nots. Although Joe and Eva were born in the same colliery village, they grew up in different worlds. Now, they would have to face drastic changes if they were to make a life together. Already struggling to cope with changes in their everyday lives, they also had to deal with conflict and hardship during one of the bitterest political battles of the 1920s. From Tin Baths to Tin Hats: Easington Writers commemorate World War I A collection of short stories and poetry written by members of Easington Writers to commemorate World War I. Easington Social Welfare Centre Easington Writers CIC supports Easington Social Welfare Centre and Easington Food Bank. @EasingtonWriters Easington Writers CCC \| Company Number: 11424821 \| Registered: Companies House for England & Wales Web Design by PixelPals. \| © 2021 Easington Writers.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4048
__label__cc	0.735979	0.264021	She canceled a trip because of COVID-19. It took 9 months to get a travel insurance refund. Maribeth Flatley of Elizabeth was looking forward to a trip that was supposed to happen in May. It was a 21-day tour of Scandinavia, starting off in Copenhagen, Denmark, then weaving through Sweden and Finland, and ending up in Oslo, Norway. “I always wanted to visit this part of the world,” she said. Flatley, 71, who uses a cane and an inhaler, took travel insurance to cover the nearly $10,000 trip, and she put the charge on her Wells Fargo credit card. Then the coronavirus pandemic happened. “Due to ill health, my doctor said I could not travel,” Flatley said. “I canceled the trip.” Fortunately, Flatley had purchased travel insurance. The tour company ultimately canceled the trip, but Flatley would have gotten a credit for future travel, not a refund. On March 26, she sent a cancelation notice to Aon, the travel insurance company. The company sent back a form for Flatley’s doctor to complete. She gave it to her doctor, and then she waited. When nothing happened by June, she asked Wells Fargo about the charge. Wells decided to put the charge in dispute, but when a credit showed on her statement, Flatley thought it was a refund through Aon. But that was incorrect. Flatley didn’t realize it at the time, but the money showing in the account was a provisional credit from Wells Fargo as it investigated the dispute. Later that month, Aon asked for another doctor’s letter, she said. They sent it in. Over the next several months, Flatley stayed in touch with Wells Fargo about the money. No one gave her answers. On Aug. 19, Flatley said, a representative from Wells Fargo said the case was escalated. “He said this has gone on too long,” Flatley said. But nothing was escalated except for the red tape. In September, Aon asked once again for additional medical information from Flatley’s doctor. “The doctor said he sent them information three times,” she said. In October, the charge remained in dispute, but no one could from Wells could give Flatley an update, she said. On Oct. 7, I spoke to a manager at the Wells Fargo, who spent an hour-and-a-half on the phone trying to help me, Flatley said. He said I would get a letter in three days. It never happened,” she added. A week later, the manager suggested she call the number on the credit card, she said. So she did. She was transferred to several people and was finally told an “advocate” would call her back. That didn’t happen, either. The phone calls continued, and finally, in October, Flatley received an email from a Wells Fargo representative who said she needed two weeks to do further research. Tired of waiting, Flatley asked Bamboozled for help. PAYING UP We reviewed Flatley’s timeline, credit card statements and other documents, and we reached out to Wells Fargo and Aon for help. Wells Fargo said it would review the case, but it didn’t report any updates back to us. But Aon Travel Insurance During Coronavirus Pandemic: What To Know “It was a pretty quick and nimble reaction,” Mr. Sandberg of TravelInsurance.com said. Normally, travel insurance varies by factors including the age of the traveler, destination, trip length and cost (most range from 4 to 10 percent of the trip cost). But some destinations are providing it at a flat fee, with most policies spelling out coverage limits and terms for emergency medical services, evacuation and costs associated with quarantines. Jamaica, which will require insurance, but has not said when the new rule will go into effect, plans to charge $40 for each traveler. The Bahamas will include the insurance in the cost of its Travel Health Visa, an application that requires negative Covid-19 test results, which runs $40 to $60 depending on length of stay (free for children 10 and younger). The Turks and Caicos is offering a policy for $9.80 a day, and Costa Rica’s policies, if purchased locally, cost roughly $10 a day. Expect this list of destinations to grow. In January, the Spanish region of Andalusia plans to require travel medical insurance and is working on finding a provider to make it easy for travelers to buy it. Gaps in travel insurance Policies that cover Covid-19 as a medical event that may cause trip cancellation or disruption, or those that provide coverage for medical treatment and evacuation still don’t necessarily cover travelers who have a change of heart when they learn they will have to quarantine upon arrival, even if they don’t have the virus. Nor are policies necessarily tied to conditions on the ground, like a spike in infections, State Department travel warnings, a government travel ban or the cessation of flights to and from a destination. For those events, there’s Cancel For Any Reason, or CFAR, an upgrade to plans that generally only returns 50 to 75 percent of your nonrefundable trip costs. “Prior to the pandemic, we wouldn’t necessarily recommend CFAR because most of travelers’ concerns were covered by standard plans,” Ms. Barto of Squaremouth.com said. “It’s about 40 percent more expensive and we didn’t want travelers to pay for additional coverage.” Now, she added, there’s been a surge in interest in the upgrade, including in 22 percent of policies sold at the site since mid-March. Industry experts predict some of these outstanding issues may work their way into policies of the future as they adapt to enduring realities, much as they did after 9/11 in covering travelers in case of terrorist events, which was not the norm before. Travel Insurance Sales Rocket As Americans Ignore COVID Advice for Thanksgiving An unlikely boom is happening in the U.S. travel insurance industry as people seeking holiday cheer are paying against the odds to protect their Thanksgiving trips. © Scott Olson/Getty Images A warning for travelers flying during the pandemic is posted at O’Hare International Airport on November 24, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. Despite airports expecting fewer than half the number of travelers from last year’s Thanksgiving holiday, this is still expected to be the busiest travel period since March when the COVID-19 pandemic became widespread in the United States. Data from insurance comparison website Squaremouth published by Reuters showed a 170 percent jump, compared with the same period in 2019, in the number of insurance plans bought for U.S. domestic Thanksgiving trips. Although overall numbers of travelers were down by around half from a year ago, in excess of 3 million people passed through U.S. airports over the weekend. Squaremouth said the number of people seeking cover had increased 26 percent on last year. The volume of people travellng runs at odds with advice from public health professionals. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country’s top infectious diseases expert, told CBS News that people traveling for the holidays “are going to get us into even more trouble than we’re in right now”. The U.S. has hit almost 13 million coronavirus cases to date, and with a second wave threatening to overwhelm health services, daily death tolls have hit their highest levels since early May. The Squaremouth data, which is based on all travel insurance policies purchased on its website between March 12 and November 9, said among those searching for cover, 40 percent of all Thanksgiving travelers specifically looked for COVID-19 cover. In previous years primary concerns were weather and financial defaults. The data comes alongside a poll showing that people living in states which voted for President Donald Trump in the election are on average more likely to dismiss COVD-19 guidelines and celebrate Thanksgiving with people from outside their households, according to a survey. A poll conducted by data and survey firm Dynata at the request of The New York Times found that Louisiana and Oklahoma are the top two states where people said they intend on mixing households over the holiday period, with 35 percent stating they will. South Carolina was third on 34 percent. The results found that the entire top 10 states in which people are more likely to eat Thanksgiving dinner with those outside their own household all voted for Trump. Alabama, Tennessee, and Indiana are fourth, fifth and sixth respectively, followed by Iowa, Missouri, North Carolina and Kansas. Although worrying in terms of public health, greater willingness to travel could be a bright spot for one sector. The numbers suggest a change in mood in the travel market, as widespread lockdowns have caused a dearth in demand for both domestic flights and foreign holidays. Data released this week by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows the airlines sector has suffered a $118 billion net Catch-all travel insurance booms as U.S. flyers take Thanksgiving risks By Noor Zainab Hussain © Reuters/CHRISTOPHER ALUKA BERRY FILE PHOTO: Passengers depart Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday (Reuters) – U.S. websites have seen a surge in travelers seeking expensive ironclad insurance this Thanksgiving, as Americans desperate to break the monotony of a year spent at home look to cover themselves against coronavirus-related risks. Data from insurance comparison website Squaremouth on Tuesday showed the number of insurance policies purchased for U.S. domestic trips over the upcoming holiday was up 170%, compared to the same period of 2019. Some 40% of all Thanksgiving travelers specifically searched for coronavirus cover, replacing top concerns from previous years, such as weather and financial defaults, and spurring a rise in the overall cost of cover. “Cancel-for-any-reason” policies, which typically allow cancellations up until two days before departure and a 75% reimbursement, cost up to 40% more than a regular policy. “It’s just gotten to a point I think people are tired of being stuck at home and they’re looking to get away and go somewhere,” said Jeremy Murchland, president of U.S. travel insurer Seven Corners. More than 3 million passengers passed through U.S. airports over the weekend, discarding advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stay at home as coronavirus infections reached daily records. Overall traveler numbers are still down 60% from a year ago, but Squaremouth, one of the country’s main insurance price aggregators, said its data suggested that the total number of travelers seeking cover was up 26% year-on-year. The data from Squaremouth is based on all travel insurance policies purchased on its website between March 12 and Nov. 9 for travel over the week of Thanksgiving. With trips to popular European destinations effectively banned, and the risks of quarantine and other curbs weighing on travelers’ decision making, overall requests for cover to foreign locales were lower than those for domestic trips. Those for the Bahamas and Costa Rica were down by just over half. Requests for insurance for trips to Mexico, however, were down just 23% year-on-year, and for the Turks and Caicos islands, just off Haiti, where luxury hotels are guaranteeing COVID-19-secure bubbles, they are up more than 500%. For those traveling outside the United States, a travel insurance policy that also has medical cover for COVID-19 will cover medical treatment that a normal healthcare policy would not, as well as potentially medical evacuation. Courtney Glass, a California-based stage actress, is insuring a trip with her parents to Guatemala to rendezvous with her sister and newborn niece Madi. “Madi arrived right as the virus did. She’s crawling and trying to talk now and we just don’t want to miss any more of this time,” she said. “If we don’t go now, we probably won’t go until after the holidays. And potentially, not until after the vaccine that everybody’s talking about is distributed.” (Reporting by Noor Zainab Hussain in Bengaluru; Additional reporting by Suzanne Barlyn in Washington Crossing, Penn; Editing by Patrick Graham and The best travel insurance options for digital nomads Posted on November 6, 2020 by [email protected]_84 Travel insurance can safeguard your nonrefundable reservations and reimburse you for any unexpected emergency medical costs that you incur while traveling. However, the travel insurance needs of those taking several short vacations a year will vary from those of digital nomads, who may spend significant portions of the year living and working from abroad. Digital nomads may also return home less often, travel with equipment (e.g., laptop, camera, etc.), participate in adventurous activities and be less concerned with health care coverage if they are traveling to a country with inexpensive medical costs. Given the prevalence of remote work and increasing options to live and work from abroad, here you’ll find some of the most popular travel insurance options for digital nomads. World Nomads is a travel insurance provider that offers coverage for residents of many countries and allows you to extend your coverage mid-trip. It is underwritten by Nationwide Insurance. Importantly, the provider does not have a pandemic exclusion, so COVID-related claims are covered. However, World Nomads specifically states that fear of travel is not a valid reason for trip cancellation. So if you’d like the option to cancel a trip at your discretion, you’ll want to consider plans that offer Cancel For Any Reason coverage. There are two trip insurance policies available from World Nomads: Standard and Explorer. The Standard Plan has lower coverage limits and includes more than 200 sports (including some adventure sports), while the Explorer Plan adds on 60 other activities and sports, including more dangerous ones such as shark cage diving, skydiving and paragliding. Also see: Countries that will give you a remote-work visa, and how to get to them The inclusion of athletic activities in both World Nomads plans is unique, since most traditional travel insurance plans exclude them. Here’s a list of what’s included with World of Nomads coverage: Trip cancellation, interruption and delay. Emergency medical expenses, evacuation, repatriation and 24-hour assistance services. Accidental death and dismemberment. Nonmedical emergency transportation. Baggage delay and loss. Rental car damage (Explorer Plan only). Adventure sports and activities. And here are a few items of note that are excluded (not a comprehensive list): Pre-existing conditions. War. Self-harm or accidents occurring while intoxicated. To see how World Nomads compares to other travel insurance providers, we considered a sample two-month trip to Italy by a 32-year-old resident of New York. How World Nomads compares to other travel insurance providers. Due to the lower limits and less coverage for adventure activities, the World Nomads Standard Plan is priced at $221, which is meaningfully cheaper than the $341 Explorer Plan. It’s important to note that if your nonrefundable prepaid trip costs are more than $2,500, the Standard Plan will cover you only up to $2,500 on trip cancellation. In this case, you’d want to consider the pricier Explorer Plan, which provides coverage up to $10,000 on trip cancellation. A search on insurance comparison site Squaremouth revealed a range of plans from other providers priced between $105 and $406 based Travel Insurance Market Size to Reach USD 39.3 Billion by 2027 \| CAGR of 17.4% BANGALORE, India, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A New Travel Insurance Market Research Report published on Valuates Reports in Insurance category. The report contains segmentation By Insurance Cover (Single-Trip Travel Insurance, Annual Multi-Trip Travel Insurance, and Long-Stay Travel Insurance), Distribution Channel (Insurance Intermediaries, Insurance Companies, Banks, Insurance Brokers, and Insurance Aggregators), and End User (Senior Citizens, Education Travelers, Business Travelers, Family Travelers, and Others). It also covers Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast to 2027. The global travel insurance market size was valued at USD 19.2 Billion in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 39.3 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 17.4% from 2020 to 2027. The major factor driving the growth of the travel insurance market size is increased tourism due to the rise in disposable income, easy online travel bookings, package holidays, comprehensive holiday coverage, and others. The report focuses on the growth prospects, restraints, and trends of the travel insurance market analysis. The study provides Porter’s five forces analysis to understand the impact of various factors such as suppliers’ bargaining power, competitive intensity of competitors, the threat of new entrants, the threat of substitutes, and buyers’ bargaining power on the travel insurance market. Request a Sample Copy of the Report For COVID-19 Impact Analysis on Travel Insurance Market: https://reports.valuates.com/request/sample/ALLI-Auto-3P113/Travel_Insurance_Market TRENDS INFLUENCING THE TRAVEL INSURANCE MARKET SIZE Increased tourism has resulted in many incidents, such as cancellations of flights, loss of baggage & essential documents, and medical emergencies. To mitigate these risks, consumers are opting for travel insurance, which in turn is driving the travel insurance market size. The growing globalization has reinforced the travel industry. This, in turn, is expected to be the key driver for the growth of the travel insurance market size. The aging population buys the most travel insurance, especially foreign vacations, which boosts the travel insurance industry’s revenue. The growth of the travel insurance market size is driven by convenient options for travel insurance purchases through online comparison-shopping websites such as direct airline sites and online travel agencies (OTAs), and others. With the support of technologies such as geo-location, application program interface (API), artificial intelligence ( AI), data analytics, and global positioning system ( GPS), among others, insurers are expected to improve existing travel insurance distribution networks. As a result, these trends are expected to generate prospects for the travel insurance industry in the coming years. View Report Details Before Purchasing TRAVEL INSURANCE MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS Europe is expected to hold the largest travel insurance market share during the forecast period. In order to reduce the risk associated with the rise in tourist traffic, higher incidences of baggage loss, essential documents, medical emergencies and natural disasters, more travelers are purchasing travel insurance in the European region. On the other hand, Asia Pacific is expected to grow rapidly during the forecast period. Due to the rise in the number of senior citizens traveling and an increase in business travel spending, As travel has become an accepted feature of academic, business Squaremouth Launches battleface as its Newest Travel Insurance Provider ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, is proud to introduce battleface as its newest travel insurance provider. The addition of battleface adds two new policies that focus on medical coverage and adventure travel to Squaremouth’s growing product list. Squaremouth now offers 90 travel insurance policies from 21 providers. “We are excited to add battleface to our network of providers,” said Jessica Burns, CEO, Squaremouth. “In addition to their commitment to customer service, they offer coverage for many popular activities and higher travel medical expense benefit limits, making them an excellent option for our customers.” Available battleface policies include: Adventure Travel Single Trip This customizable plan allows travelers to add additional coverage based on their specific needs, options such as: sports equipment package or delay, a search and rescue benefit, as well as other optional coverages and upgrades are available. Travel Medical Single Trip This policy was designed with an emphasis on medical coverage for injuries and accidents, emergency medical evacuation, and transportation, making it ideal for travelers working abroad, volunteering internationally, or exploring the globe. “Our Adventure Travel policy was designed with adventurous travelers in mind, providing coverage for sports, emergency medical treatment, evacuation and accidents,” comments Jeff Pope, Director of Partnerships, battleface. “According to a recent report by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), the adventure travel segment is seeking immersive adventure experiences which will drive a faster tourism recovery. We look forward to bringing our brand of coverage to Squaremouth’s customer base.” For more information, please visit: https://www.squaremouth.com/travel-insurance-providers/battleface About battleface battleface provides specialty travel insurance products and services. Where ordinary insurance stops, battleface keeps going: into the surf and beneath the waves, across isolated deserts, up the sides of mountains and more. battleface covers dangerous places, emergency medical treatment, evacuation and accidents, and adventure travel to isolated places with 24/7 on-the-ground assistance and claims services. battleface plans are underwritten by Spinnaker Insurance Company NAIC #24376, under policy form series RIG-1000. For battleface Press Enquiries: Katie Crowe m: +44 7768 456 068 ABOUT SQUAREMOUTH SQUAREMOUTH compares travel insurance policies from every major travel insurance provider in the United States. Using Squaremouth’s comparison engine and third-party customer reviews, travelers can research and compare travel insurance policies side-by-side. More information can be found at www.squaremouth.com. Available Topic Expert: Kasara Barto SOURCE Squaremouth http://www.squaremouth.com Travel Insurance Options for Digital Nomads Travel insurance can safeguard your nonrefundable reservations and reimburse you for any unexpected emergency medical costs that you incur while traveling. However, the travel insurance needs of those taking several short vacations per year will vary from those of digital nomads, who may spend significant portions of the year living and working from abroad. World Nomads is a travel insurance provider that offers coverage for residents of many countries and also allows you to extend your coverage mid-trip. It is underwritten by Nationwide Insurance. Importantly, the provider does not have a pandemic exclusion, so COVID-related claims are covered. However, World Nomads specifically states that fear of travel is not a valid reason for trip cancellation. So if you’d like the option to cancel a trip at your discretion, you’ll want to consider plans that offer Cancel For Any Reason coverage. A search on insurance comparison site Squaremouth revealed a range of plans from other providers priced between $105 and $406 based on a $2,500 trip cost (to compare to the Standard Plan) and between $415 and $1,131 based on a $10,000 trip cost (to compare Laid-off hotel workers rally after health insurance yanked: ‘We’ve been thrown out like yesterday’s garbage’ About 150 hotel workers who’d been laid off — but promised their jobs back when the hotel industry rebounds — gathered in Grant Park Friday to call on their employers to continue providing health insurance. They are among about 7,000 Chicago hotel workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 1 who are out of work and, since Oct. 1, without health insurance. “I have really, really bad arthritis and only four pills left, and I have a daughter who needs her braces taken off,” said Shawan Johnson, 41, who worked turning over rooms at the Hilton Chicago for six years until she was laid off in March. “When you work for a company for many, many years and once a pandemic hits they just say, ‘Well, forget it, no more healthcare, no more anything.’ … It’s like insult to injury,” said Johnson. Jesus Morales, who’d worked as a banquet server at the Drake Hotel for 33 years until he lost his job in March, said he’s in a tough spot because his wife, who had brain surgery a few years ago, and daughter, who was recently in a car accident, both depend on him for health insurance. “We have spent years and decades of our lives working for these companies, and now we’ve been thrown out like yesterday’s garbage,” he said. “They should be ashamed of how they’re treating us.” Jesus Morales, a banquet server at The Drake, took part in a rally with other hotel workers who are demanding health insurance in the Loop, Friday afternoon, Oct. 23, 2020. \| Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Pat Nabong/Sun-Times The crowd chanted, “We deserve better!” before marching under a light drizzle several blocks around the Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. The majority of workers represented by the union are women of color, according to Unite Here spokeswoman Sarah Lyons. The workers are, in part, room attendants, bartenders, cooks, servers, bellmen and doormen. Hotel workers and their supporters march to demand health insurance in the Loop, Friday afternoon, Oct. 23, 2020. \| Pat Nabong/Sun-Times Their jobs are spread among dozens of hotels, but the largest chunk of them work for the Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt hotel chains, Lyons said. Representatives of the three hotel groups did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The Best Travel Insurance For Your Holiday Vacation Trip What’s the best travel insurance for your upcoming holiday vacation trip? American travelers are looking forward to the holiday travel period like nothing else in recent memory. But given the pandemic health concerns, they’re also trying to find the best travel insurance for a holiday vacation. A new report by American Express finds travelers are cautiously optimistic about traveling in the next six months. Just over half (55%) of consumers who typically travel domestically anticipate feeling “comfortable” traveling to a domestic destination between now and February. And a survey by Hopper suggests 39% of Americans plan to travel during the holidays. For more than half of those on the road (55%) it will be their first time traveling since the start of the pandemic. This fall’s trips are some of the most eagerly anticipated in a generation. An eagerly anticipated travel season “Now that it’s officially fall, many Americans are planning their holiday travel,” says Katia Iervasi, an insurance expert at Finder.com. “While the type and frequency of trips may look a little different this year, it’s still just as important to purchase travel insurance to protect yourself — and your wallet.” The only holiday travel season in recent memory that comes close to this one was 19 years ago, when the 9/11 attacks froze travel for several months. But the similarities don’t end there. After the Sept. 11 attacks, interest in travel insurance roughly doubled, with 20% of travelers buying insurance. Now, 45% say they’re likely to purchase travel insurance for a future leisure trip. “The type of insurance to purchase for holiday travel depends on the needs of the traveler,” says Bailey Foster, a vice president at Trawick International. “Some coverage may work for one kind of traveler and another may work for someone else.” What kind of travel insurance is best for your upcoming trip? Named perils or “cancel for any reason”? One of the biggest decisions travelers will have to make when they’re looking for the best travel insurance for a holiday vacation is: Should I buy a “cancel for any reason” policy or not? A cancel for any reason policy costs between 10 to 12% of the value of your trip. But it also gives you the flexibility to cancel and receive a partial refund. “As long as you cancel in the required timeframe — typically 48 hours before your scheduled departure — you will recoup up to 75% of your trip expenses,” explains Jeremy Murchland, president of Seven Corners. “You can cancel for any reason you wish.” A named perils travel insurance policy, which costs about half as much as a cancel for any reason policy, will cover you only if you cancel for a reason specified in the policy — one of the “named” perils. Generally, a new COVID outbreak wouldn’t be a covered reason. So the first question a traveler has to ask is: Should I pay more for guaranteed coverage — or should I save money and take	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4049
__label__cc	0.632225	0.367775	Human rights organizations critque government actions against Suchitoto protests Marchers took to the streets this week to demand freedom for the "Suchitoto 13" who are now being called political prisoners. In addition, respected human rights organizations have issued statements and reports on the protests on July 2 outside Suchitoto and the subsequent prosecution of 13 persons under the new Anti-Terrorism law. Tutela Legal, the human rights office of the Catholic archbishop in San Salvador, investigated and released a report on the events in Suchitoto. The report is harshly critical of the actions of the government finding that: There was a disproportionate use of force by the riot police. The armed forces were used in violation of the consitution in an internal security matter with an intention to arbitrarily dissuade legitimate social protest. The arrests made were arbitrary and unjustified. Physical and psychological torture was exacted on those arrested. "The agents of the police and high officials who ordered the arbitrary use of force against peaceful demonstrators, without trying mediation in order to guaranty the free transit of vehicles, acting moreover with the aim of punishment and terror, should be criminally investigated." The prosecutor and judge acted improperly in allowing the incarceration of those arrested under the anti-Terrorism law without individualized proof and without evidence of more than sticks and stones against police firing rubber bullets and tear gas. The Human Rights Institute at the University of Central America (IDHUCA) released its statement titled Saving El Salvador on the events in Suchitoto. Echoing many of the themes of the Tutela Legal report, the IDHUCA warned that the real threat of terrorism in the country comes from the fertile soil of exclusion, marginalization, intolerance and social, economic and political confrontation. The threat is not citizens exercising their right to engage in social protest. Amnesty International expressed its concerns in a press release: Amnesty International is deeply concerned at the use of anti-terrorist legislation against thirteen demonstrators who are leaders of social organizations. The reaction of the authorities would appear to indicate improper and disproportionate use of the Special Law against Acts of Terrorism (Ley Especial contra Actos de Terrorismo) which was approved by the Legislative Assembly in September 2006. In this instance, the organization fears that those concerned were arrested to punish them for their involvement in legitimate acts of protest and to prevent similar such acts in the future... According to international human rights standards, this was a lawful demonstration and that is why Amnesty International is concerned that the Special Law against Acts of Terrorism should have been applied to the accused. It is also concerned about the current situation of the thirteen detainees since they are reportedly being held with convicted prisoners, many of whom were found guilty of violent offences. Thanks to Ixquic, Larry and Geoff for sending me the reports. Basta de Casaca said… Take a look at this: "Arbitrary detention and use of excessive force by police in Suchitoto" - An article from the World Organization Against Torture. (Sorry, but It seems that they have the article only in Spanish, but It's important). We're dealing with a political party that ordered and carried out the murder of Mons. Romero. Does anyone think that they give a damn about human rights, justice and rule of law? But we must make our voices heard. I believe that saying that because some former ARENA members were involver in Romero's death doesn't make current members responsible for that. Is the same as saying that all Germans are Nazis or all members or followers of FMLN are terrorists. Those kind of ideas are just the ones that generate violence and crimp reconciliation. Even though, I definitely agree that this was a lamentable incident and it's shocking that we may not have the legitimate right of protesting. This must be fixed. Caesar said… Hopefully this won't just be swept under the rug now. El-Visitador said… «Marchers took to the streets this week to demand freedom» for the gang of 13 Suchitoto sociopaths. Any arrests this week? Easy: the terrorists shown violently attacking the police and destroying the people's property on this video here at Tim's blog are already in jail. - * - El Salvador is like any other democratic country. You have a right to express yourself peacefully. If you burn and destroy our roads, or if you attack our citizens who serve and protect with sticks and stones, then of course you are sick and need to spend a long time in jail where you will not be harming other Salvadoreans. EV is just a cyber troll who tries to provoke. Don't take his bait. "I believe that saying that because some former ARENA members were involver in Romero's death doesn't make current members responsible for that. Is the same as saying that all Germans are Nazis or all members or followers of FMLN are terrorists." Saying all Germans are Nazis is clearly wrong. It would certainly be correct, however, to state that all members of the Nazi party are Nazis. No one has said that all Salvadorans are members of ARENA. It is certainly true, however, that all members of ARENA are members of ARENA. Mmm I think I disagree Unless FMLN reject the violence they are then murderers too! I remember then killing majors and civil population also during war. So, all FMLN members are also murderers. Clearly methods from the 80's would be wrong now and they do not apply for current conditions. Neither killing somebody who is legitimately protesting nor using violence when there is a Parliament where political ideas can be debated or ideas can be proposed. Kindly I would encourage also not to blame as murder everyone who disagrees with your ideas. The FMLN accepted full responsibility for the crimes attributed to it in the Truth Commission Report. The party also acknowledged that these acts were morally wrong and asked the nation and the world for forgiveness. ARENA called the Truth Commission report a pack of lies and said that the party's only crime was defending the country against Communists, like Archbishop Romero. They are openly proud of their actions during the war and do not even pretend to make apologies. Hodad said… this changes things are you sure they apologized and ARENA was typically arrogant I would like to see this reference visitador, shut up Here are some funny tidbits concerning ARENA and D'AUbisson. Every campaign ARENA begins it in Izalco to remember the day and place where "they defeated communism" in 1932 (The Slaughter, were more than 30,000 people where butchered) with their usual friendly song. This practice was begun by D'Aubisson. On the other hand, the natives have to constantly suffer the smear on the face this "ritual" constitutes, the remembrance where genocide was commited against the natives and how they continue being forgotten. A park was ignaurated bearing Robert D'Aubisson's name, and even recently ARENA celebrated D'Aubisson's death in that same plaza. Even then you could take pictures of ARENA historical figures like Alfredo Cristiani, Calderon Sol and members of the "old guard". Folks like Hugo Barrera, one of the founders of ARENA are still active in politics. There is a "political" insitute founded by ARENA and baring D'Aubissons name. Not only that, but some teachers have argued that students were meant to go there as part of their curriculum, arranged by the Minister of Education. And for humor, in places like hi5 you can find profiles dedicated to ARENA, to the assassination of Monseñor Romero (referring to him using many lowly terms) and young folks actually exalting Hitler and Nazism, alleged members of Juventud Nacionalista. So I guess what I'm trying to say, is that the old guard is still active within ARENA and the new guard is definately being raised under the same values as the old guard, some of them being total unshame over past attrocities( infact flaunting over them due to the culture of impunity that ARENA created), veneration of D'Aubisson as a hero, a love for the status quo among others. Maybe not all ARENA members were responsible for the murder of Romero. But many of them, even new ones seem to feel proud over it. No remorse so to speak, just remember everytime you think of ARENA of their old song "El Salvador sera la tumba donde los rojos terminaran". They are still definately stuck in the past, and I'm afraid to say that perhaps they even yearn for it (looking at Saca's confrontational speeches of "national warriors" and that infamous letter ARENA was sending demanding folks to make a donation and to rest assured that ARENA was going to prevent an alternation in power)... El Visitador doesn't see the difference between Bin Laden and sindicalistas, vandals or poor people.. ha, ha, ha, ha, do you need glasses buddy? I've seen pictures of policemen in El Salvador throwing rocks at CDs vendors.. does that make those policemen terrorists, EV?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0063.json.gz/line4053

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