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Employers Beware: On-Duty and On-Call Rest Breaks Are Prohibited
Sarah Hamilton,
On December 22, 2016, the California Supreme Court issued a decision, Augustus v. ABM Security Services, Inc., concluding that state law prohibits on-duty and on-call rest periods. This decision reverses a January 2015 decision in which the Court of Appeal ruled that such rest periods were lawful, even though employees might have to respond to an emergency call during a rest period.
The Supreme Court held that “during rest periods, employers must relieve employees of all duties and relinquish control over how the employees spend their time,” relying upon their 2012 decision in Brinker Restaurant Corporation v. Superior Court. In other words, employees cannot be restricted in how they use their time, where they spend their time, and cannot be subjected to any other employer restrictions during their 10 minute legally mandated rest breaks. The Supreme Court made clear that its holding applied both to on-duty rest periods (where an employee is actually working) as well as on-call rest periods (where an employee is not working, but is prepared to and will return to work during the rest period upon request from the employer).
Acknowledging there are times an employer may “find it especially burdensome to relieve their employees of all duties during rest periods- including the duty to remain on call,” the Court provided that Employers “may (a) provide employees with another rest period to replace one that was interrupted, or (b) pay the premium pay set forth in [the Wage Order].”
This decision creates genuine problems for employers who have a legitimate business need for on-duty or on-call employees. For example, there are certain employees who may lawfully be able to agree to have on-duty meals due to the nature of the job (see e.g. Wage Order 4-2001 11(A)). Because there is no similar provision for rest breaks, however, based on this decision, employers who need employees to remain on duty during rest breaks should review the impact of this case and the potential need to pay a premium if a lawful off-duty rest break is not authorized or permitted.
Recommendations for Employers:
Advise managers against calling employees while they are on break.
Do not require that employees carry a cell phone other mandated communication devices (such as a “walkie talkie”) during breaks.
Do not restrict employees from leaving the premises during a break.
Consider implementing a policy advising employees to inform management if a rest break is interrupted, or if they feel they are unable to take a rest break so that management can provide either an uninterrupted rest break or a rest break premium.
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People Management -'Blanket Approach to IR35'
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Businesses planning ‘blanket approach’ to IR35, says survey
Lack of time pushing firms to consolidate approach to off-payroll reforms, with 15 per cent having ‘no idea at all’ about new rules
More than half of UK businesses are considering taking a ‘blanket approach’ to forthcoming IR35 changes because they do not have time to assess cases on an individual basis, according to a survey of employers which raises concerns many are not sufficiently prepared for a new tax regime governing contractors.
The poll of 502 UK businesses found 59 per cent were considering a blanket approach to managing the legislation because they did not have time to assess contractors individually.
By comparison, just 41 per cent said they would not take this approach as they feared losing contractors if they were wrongly assessed.
The research, conducted by Brookson Legal for its report IR35: A Ticking Time bomb, also found a majority of businesses were confused about the potential implications of changes to off-payroll rules.
Only 47 per cent of organisations said they had taken steps to understand the upcoming legislation and already knew the percentage of contractors that would fall inside IR35. Conversely, more than a third (38 per cent) said they were “relying on gut feel alone” when it came to IR35 and its impact on their business, and another 15 per cent said they had “no idea at all” how off-payroll rules would affect them.
The release of the poll coincides with the closure of HMRC’s consultation on the rollout of off-payroll rules to the private sector, which will come into force in April 2020.
The rules, which came into effect for public sector organisations in April 2017, will require employers to assess the tax status of all contractors in order to determine whether they should be taxed as an employee or not.
The rules were introduced by HMRC to create equity between employees and contractors by ensuring the same tax was paid by individuals who were effectively performing the same role.
However, problems with the rollout in the public sector, including with the government’s Check Employment Status for Tax (CEST) tool, have led to concerns over how the new rules will work in the private sector.
Brookson Legal’s research found almost three out of four (73 per cent) private sector employers believed IR35 would have an impact on the number of contractors they hire, of which 48 per cent said it would encourage them to reduce the number of contractors.
Similarly, 39 per cent said they expected there to be fewer contractors available to hire and a third (33 per cent) of employers feared they would lose skilled contractors because of IR35 – echoing the findings of a previous survey conducted by CIPD and IPSE last year.
Joe Tully, managing director of Brookson Legal, said that while businesses may see a blanket approach to IR35 as a quick fix, it should be avoided “at all costs”.
“Far from saving businesses time and money, this approach will lead to serious repercussions – leaving businesses wide open to increased cost, a wide-scale contractor talent drain, reputational damage and, in some cases, accusations that they have broken the law,” he said.
Tully added now was the time for businesses to put their IR35 house in order, and recommended employers undertake audits to illustrate they are taking “reasonable care” with their IR35 assessments.
Concerns were also raised by Andy Chamberlain, deputy director of policy at IPSE, who said the number of companies planning a blanket approach to off-payroll rules was “deeply alarming” and undermined the government's intentions.
“The government needs to hit the pause button. It cannot push ahead with the reform while there are clear indications that businesses will not be able to comply with the new rules,” he said.
Julia Kermode, chief executive of the Freelancer & Contractor Services Association, added the rollout to the private sector could impact on the economy and create a skills shortage at a time it could least afford it. UK businesses were still “very much uneducated and ill-informed about the changes that are coming their way,” Kermode said.
HMRC has previously told People Management that employment status for tax is determined by the contractual terms and conditions and the actual working practices of a contractor and does not affect the genuinely self-employed.
It has also said that CEST was “rigorously tested” and is accurate if used correctly.
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Our Outsourced HR Service for small business will suit if you do not currently have the resources to employ a full time HR Manager, especially as we cover a wide range of HR disciplines. It may be the right time to consider the total HR Managed Services package, or nice to be able to pick and mix bespoke elements e.g. Recruitment, Interim HR Business Partner, Disciplinary, Grievance, HR Operations or help with Redundancy and Employee Relations. We can also act on a retainer for a couple of days a month for some HR oversight and advice e.g. managing Employee Performance, TUPE Regulations or what you need to do to ensure you are complaint with the IR35 Legislation.
Our Change Management services tend to suit companies wanting HR change skills, and we have specialist knowledge which comes in handy when managing, for example, TUPE Mergers, HMRC IR35 Private Sector, Business Restructuring, Organisation Design and/or Digital Transformation. When we deploy changes the fact that we are also tech savvy, is an added benefit to our clients, including providing an independent evaluation on which HR Software or HR Solution they may need e.g. is it HRMS or HRIS?
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India’s GDP to Grow at 7.3% in 2018-19, 7.6% in 2019-20: Asian Development Bank
In the last fiscal the economy grew by 6.6 per cent as it took time to recover from the impact of demonetisation in 2016.
Published: April 11, 2018 12:41 PM IST
By India.com Business Desk Email
India’s GDP is expected to grow at 7.3 per cent in 2018-19 and 7.6 per cent in 2019-20, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said today. The economic growth is likely to go up with increased productivity post implementation of GST and investment revival due to various banking reforms.
In the last fiscal the economy grew by 6.6 per cent as it took time to recover from the impact of demonetisation in 2016. Initially, business houses also faced slowdown due to implementation of GST, and subdued agriculture growth also brought down the level of economic activity in the country.
The ADB’s growth projection of 7.3 per cent this fiscal is in line with that of rating agency Fitch, but a tad lower than RBI’s forecast of 7.4 per cent.
In its Asian Development Outlook, 2018, Manila-based ADB said the growth will pick up as the new tax regime improves productivity and as banking reform and corporate deleveraging take hold to reverse a downtrend in investment.
“In sum, growth is forecast to pick up to 7.3 per cent in FY2018 on improved rural consumption, a modest uptick in private investment, and less drag from net exports. Urban consumption growth will remain stable, and impetus from public investment modest,” it said.
Growth is expected to pick up further to 7.6 per cent in FY2019 as efforts to strengthen the banking system and continued corporate deleveraging are likely to bolster private investment.
“Also set to catalyse growth are benefits from the GST as it mitigates geographic fragmentation and adds revenue to the exchequer, as well as further progress on fiscal consolidation and reform to promote FDI,” it said.
“The deferment of fiscal consolidation, upside risks to inflation, and expected hikes in US interest rates in 2018 squeeze maneuvering room for policy rate cuts to stimulate growth. At the same time, the odds of a rate hike are low with the central bank indicating tolerance for slightly higher inflation and recognition of the need to nurture recovery. Consequently, the status quo is likely to hold in FY2018, albeit with some risk of monetary tightening,” it said.
With Inputs From PTI
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Published Date: April 11, 2018 12:41 PM IST
India's GDP to grow at 7.3 % in 2018-19, says ADB
Growth rate at 7.6 per cent in 2019-20.
In 2017-18 Indian economy grew by 6.6%
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Andaaz clocks 12 years; Priyanka Chopra, Lara Dutta nostalgic
Meanwhile, Lara, who won the Miss Universe title in the same year, has starred in films like "Masti", "No Entry" and "Housefull". She will next be seen in "Singh Is Bling".
Published: May 24, 2015 7:10 PM IST
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Mumbai, May 24 : “Andaaz” has completed 12 years of its release and the movie’s actresses Priyanka Chopra and Lara Dutta are nostalgic. The Raj Kanwar directorial hit the screens on May 23, 2003. “Raj, Jia and Kajal!! 12 years in a blink of an eye! I miss Raj ji! Will always be proud of ‘Andaaz’,” Lara posted on Twitter on Saturday. (Read: Dil Dhadakne Do team to promote film at IPL final) Also Read - It's a Girl For Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli! From Alia Bhatt To Sania Mirza, Celebs Pour In Their Congratulations!
Priyanka, who played a supporting role in “The Hero: Love Story of a Spy” before making her full-fetched appearance on the silver screen with “Andaaz”, also took to Twitter to express her gratitude towards the film. “Driving to set n an auto playing the title song of #Andaaz haven’t heard it in yrs #12yearsOfAndaaz @LaraDutta can u imagine how time flies,” the 32-year-old tweeted. Also Read - Priyanka Chopra's Note For US Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris is The Best Thing on Women Empowerment Today
Both Priyanka and Lara were awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Female for “Andaaz”. The duo also won their international beauty pageants in 2000. Priyanka, who was crowned Miss World in 2000, went on to star in films like “Aitraaz”, “Fashion”, “Kaminey”, “7 Khoon Maaf” and “Mary Kom”. She will next be seen in Zoya Akhtar’s “Dil Dhadakne Do” and will play the lead role in American thriller TV series “Quantico”.
Meanwhile, Lara, who won the Miss Universe title in the same year, has starred in films like “Masti”, “No Entry” and “Housefull”. She will next be seen in “Singh Is Bling”. Image Credit: IANS
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UPDATE: French Activist Released, Tells Story of Detention at Khan Al-Ahmar
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The Israeli occupation court in Jerusalem on Monday withdrew its decision to deport French activist Frank Romano for participation in the protest against the occupation in Khan Al-Ahmar Bedouin village, east of occupied Jerusalem.
Romano, a law professor at the French Sorbonne University, who holds both French and American citizenship, was arrested for “suspicion of obstructing the work of a policeman,” according to Israeli sources.
He was taken into custody on Friday, from Khan Al-Ahmar, as he was demanding the cancellation of the evacuation and demolition of the village of Khan Alahmar, home for 180 Palestinian Bedouins.
“They said I was organizing a riot and that I was violent– all lies. They tried to convince me that the Palestinians and the Bedouins had no right to fight Israeli policy in section C [of the West Bank], that this is Israel and Israel can do whatever they want,” Romano told press in Khan Al-Ahmar, after he returned.
“They [Israelis] started saying ‘Bedouins are just Nomads, they can go here, they don’t mind leaving,’ I said no, they are not nomads.. They go to 3 places every year to get away from the wind and winter. That’s not nomadism, they are people who settled here and want to have a normal life like anyone else.”
Romano said that, upon arrest, soldiers assaulted him and moved to another cell, where he held a hunger strike, in protest.
“I did the hunger strike because when you’re in jail you don’t have power.. The only power you have, to tell the world, is a hunger strike.. I did this for three days and I’m still doing this because I want the world to know that this is worth the sacrifice,” Romano said, according to the PNN.
After that, he was taken to immigration office and refused to sign a paper that would ban him from entering Palestine (and Israel). In the end, he was sent to court. Romano says he released without any documents (passport) or money, as police told him he had to go back to the detention center and get it.
“If they send me back to France, I wouldn’t be able to come back for ten years,” Romano told journalists in Khan Al-Ahmar.
“We want the Bedouins and all Palestinians to be free from this terrible occupation.. We have to do what we can to stop these bulldozers.. I want to continue this struggle,” he concluded, as he continued to protest in the village alongside dozens of activists who are staying over at the village to prevent Israeli forces from demolishing it.
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Residential Sales for December 2011-2012
January 25, 2013 posted by Reliance Network
Absorption Report – 4th Quarter 2012
Absorption rate, also referred to as inventory levels or months of supply, gives you an idea of the number of months it will take for the current inventory to be sold out based on the last 12 months of sales.
Housing prices stabilize when supply and demand come closer together. Generally speaking, 5-6 months of supply is “normal”. Less than 5 months of supply will result in APPRECIATING home prices, while 7 months or more of supply will result in DEPRECIATING home prices. The total levels for each county are considerably lower than where they were at their peak in 2009. New Hanover County is now at 6.8 months after peaking at 22.6 months in 2009; Brunswick County is at 10.2 months after peaking at 20.0 months in 2009; and Pender County is at 10.7 after peaking at 22.1 months in 2009. Take a look at this last quarter’s absorption report for a better idea of where your house stands in the market:
December Sales by Price
The Results are in: Leader in Sales
….check out the 2012 Closed Sale Volume leader!! Thank you once again for helping Intracoastal become a leader in sales.
Market Share Gain in 2012
We are very excited to announce that Intracoastal gained more market share in 2012 than any other company in the market!
Top Producers for December 2012
Intracoastal Realty Corporation recently announced their top performers for the month of December. Vance Young won Closed Volume Team of the Month with $5.7M in sales, and Paula Ferebee won Closed Volume Agent of the Month with $2.2M in sales. Debbie Mitchell won Listing Team of the Month with $2.8M in new listings, and Jeanette Golder won Listing Agent of the Month with $1.4M in new listings. Vance Young won Under Contract Volume Team of the Month with $5.2M in contracts, and Buzzy Northen won Under Contract Volume Agent of the Month with $4.2M in contracts.
Wilmington – Lumina Station Office: Top selling and under contract team was Keith Beatty. Top listing team was Debbie Mitchell. Top selling and listing agent was Paula Ferebee. Top under contract agent was Buzzy Northen.
Wrightsville Beach Office: Top selling, listing and under contract team was Vance Young. Top selling agent was Mark Bodford. Top listing agent was Jeanette Golder. Top under contract agent was Tee Woodbury.
Carolina Beach Office: Top selling agent was Joyce Barnwell. Top listing agent was April McDavid. Top under contract agent was Chip Berry.
Oak Island Office: Top selling, listing, and under contract team was John Hamilton. Top listing agent was Robert Carroll. Top under contract agent was Donna Findlay.
New Homes & General Brokerage: Top selling, listing, and under contract team was Jimmy Hopkins. Top selling agent was Nicole Valentine.
Joining the Multi-Million Dollar Club with at least $3M in closed volume through December 2012 are: Chip Berry, Sarah Burris, and Rainelle Mishoe.
Intracoastal Agents Honored at Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors Installation Dinner
January 8, 2013 posted by Reliance Network
Hays Named REALTOR of the Year; Hopkins Named Salesperson of the Year
Intracoastal Realty was well represented at the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors (WRAR) Installation Banquet on Friday, January 4, 2013. Intracoastal Realty broker Ashley Garner presided over his last official event as the outgoing 2012 president. In addition, Deb Hays was awarded the 2012 REALTOR of the Year Award and Jimmy Hopkins was awarded the 2012 Salesperson of the Year.
Deb Hays– REALTOR of the Year
Deb Hays earned this award because of her outstanding service to WRAR, her profession, her State and National Associations and her community. Hays has been a realtor with Intracoastal Realty Corporation since 1998 and has numerous awards to her credit, including the 2011 Ben Ball Community Service Award from the North Carolina Association of Realtors. Hays has served the southeastern North Carolina Coastal region in many capacities, including President of WRAR in 2006. She served as chair of the Wilmington Housing Authority Commissioners and is active in the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce as a graduate of Leadership Wilmington. Hays serves on the Azalea Festival and chairs two committees. In addition, she contributes to many community service organizations such as the American Heart Walk, Cape Fear Literacy Council, and the Phoenix Foundation.
Jimmy Hopkins – Salesperson of the Year
Jimmy Hopkins of Intracoastal Realty was selected as the 2012 Salesperson of the Year due to his closed transactions and dollar volume, while simultaneously dedicating his time to WRAR through committee participation. Hopkins has been with Intracoastal Realty since 2006. In addition to being a top producer with Intracoastal, Mr. Hopkins is a member of Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders Association, Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors, N.C. Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. He serves on the Board of Directors for Phoenix Employment Ministries and in an appointed position on the City of Wilmington Historic Preservation Commission. In 2012, he was appointed to the Cape Fear Community College Board of Trustees by Governor Bev Perdue. He is actively involved in various other political, charity, and community activities, including serving on the Committee for the Commissioning of the USS Gravely.
Established in 1976, Intracoastal Realty is the largest independent and locally owned and operated real estate brokerage firm in southeastern North Carolina. Services include real estate brokerage, property management and new homes marketing. Intracoastal Realty operates eight offices in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Brunswick County and Topsail Beach. The company’s 250+ agents sold more than $540 million in residential properties in 2012.
National Year End Housing Report
Every year-end housing report for 2012 revealed that the real estate market is recovering quite nicely. Here is a quick synopsis of each:
Total existing-home sales rose 5.9 percent in November over last month
Sales are 14.5 percent higher than November 2011
Sales are at the highest level since November 2009
The national median existing-home price was $180,600 in November, up 10.1 percent from November 2011
Total housing inventory at the end of November fell to a 4.8-month supply; it was 5.3 months in October, and is the lowest housing supply since September of 2005 when it was 4.6 months
Pending Sales Report
Pending home sales increased in November for the third straight month and reached the highest level in two-and-a-half years
The index is at the highest level since April 2010 when buyers were rushing to beat the deadline for the home buyer tax credit
With the exception of several months affected by tax stimulus, the last time there was a higher reading was in February 2007.
On a year-over-year basis, pending home sales have risen for 19 consecutive months
New Home Sales Report
Sales of new homes rose 4.4% in November to a two-and-a-half-year high
This is the highest level since April 2010, when a temporary tax credit boosted demand.
Sales are now 15.3% higher compared to one year ago
Case Shiller Home Price Index
Home prices rose 4.3% in the 12 months ending in October
In nineteen of the 20 cities covered, annual returns in October were higher than September
Each week at our sales meeting we have a “Mystery Agent.” This gives us a chance to learn more about one of our colleagues that we may not have known otherwise.
This agent grew up in a small town in a nearby Southern state and played on a Civil War battlefield at Chicamauga.
This agent worked full to pay for college and received a BBA in Finance from Ga. State Univ. after 7 years of night school.
This agent later took law school classes at night time while still working in a law office during the day.
This agent learned to ski in the North Carolina mountains and later became an avid skier, winning medals for slalom and downhill racing from the NASTAR association at ski slopes out west.
Other hobbies include sailing and scuba diving in the islands.
Once on a business trip to Lima, Peru, this agent determined to go to Machu Piccu. When no colleague would go, this agent went on alone. The trip included a flight on an unknown Peruvian airline across the Andes and a helicopter ride the rest of the way to Machu Piccu.
This agent loves to travel to Italy and has fulfilled a lifelong dream of going on Safari in Africa.
This agent has been with Intracoastal for 9 years.
This agent has served as a Guardian ad litem for abused and neglected children, and is currently serving on the Board of Equalization and Tax Review for New Hanover County.
Can you Guess who this agent is?
Click on the photo for more info about our Mystery Agent Linda Woods
Intracoastal Giving Back To Our Community
(Text from the Star News article that was published on 12/22)
Intracoastal Realty is much more than a residential brokerage firm. It is also a philanthropic powerhouse with a history of charitable good works that runs as deep as its local roots. Established in 1976, Intracoastal Realty is the largest independent and locally-owned real estate firm in southeastern North Carolina.
“We take great pride in being locally owned and operated and we take equal pride in the communities in which we live and work,” said Jim Wallace, CEO of Intracoastal Realty. “Giving back through volunteerism and charitable gifts is an important part of our corporate culture and ensures the health and well-being of this very special area we call home. We salute our 300+ agents and staff for their generosity throughout the year and particularly during this holiday season.”
Intracoastal Realty managers, agents and staff make donations of money, time and resources to civic organizations, disaster relief funds, and local chapters of national health organizations. The firm also works closely with UNCW, Cape Fear Community Collage, and Brunswick Community College to offer scholarships to deserving students.
For more than 30 years, Intracoastal Realty has given back to the community that has given so much and made the company the success it is today. Below is just a partial list of some of the organizations benefitting from the Intracoastal Realty family.
List of some of the organizations –
ACCESS of Wilmington
Azalea Festival
Beach2Battleship Triathlon
Bellamy Mansion Museum
Brunswick Community College
Cameron Art Museum
Cape Fear Blue Water Fishing Club
Cape Fear Community College Foundation
Cape Fear Council- Boy Scouts
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
Cape Fear Jazz Society
Cape Fear Literacy Council
Cape Fear Surfrider Foundation
Carolina Canines for Service
Carousel Center
Center for the Visually Impaired
Children’s Museum of Wilmington
Coastal Christian High School
Committee of 100: WID
Community Boys & Girls Club
Community United Effort
DREAMS of Wilmington
East Coast Got-Em-On Classic
Family Services of the Lower Cape Fear
Festival of Homes
Girl Scout Troop 957
Greater Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Greater Wilmington Sports Hall
Good Shepherd Center
Historic Wilmington Foundation
Hoggard Athletics & Theatre Departments
JC Rowe, PK
JDRF- Hope Gala
Junior Achievement Spring Classic
Karma Foundation
Landfall Foundation
Leukemia & Lymphoma Regatta Cup
Lower Cape Fear Historical Society
Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care Center
March of Dimes Masonboro Island Preservation
MDA: Wings over Wilmington
New Hanover Partnership
New Hanover Regional Medical Foundation
NC Association of the Deaf
NC Holiday Flotilla
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust
Oak Island Lions Club
Pleasure Island Chamber of Commerce
Pleasure Island Soccer Association
Port City Soccer Club
SMART START of New Hanover County
Trinity Children Incorporated
Whisper Foundation
Wilmington Housing Authority
Wilmington Women’s Club
Wrightsville Beach Fire Department
Since 2005, the Intracoastal Realty Teacher’s Fund has raised more than $225,000 to help teachers purchase books and school supplies for their classrooms. The Teacher’s Fund awards grants monthly to kindergarten through 5th grade teachers in New Hanover, Pender, and Brunswick counties. These grants have impacted more than 105,000 students in the tri-county area.
iPad Raffle
In 2011, Intracoastal Realty expanded its fundraising efforts for the Teacher’s Fund with an annual iPad holiday raffle. This year’s raffle raised $8,230 and awarded five iPads on December 18th.
Heart Walk
Intracoastal Realty Corporation was honored at a December 3rd awards luncheon as the “Top Fundraising Company” for the annual Cape Fear Heart Walk to benefit the American Heart Association. The team surpassed its goals for both number of walkers and money raised for the October 13th event. The original goal was 15 walkers and $6,000 raised. Intracoastal Realty shattered those goals with 21 walkers and $8,423 raised! Kristie Holbrook Phillips acted as team captain for the Heart Walk and accepted the award on behalf of Intracoastal Realty.
In 1997, Intracoastal Realty launched an Honors Scholarship program to assist students pursue degrees at UNCW and local community colleges. To fund the scholarship program, Intracoastal agents donate money from each property closing, and Intracoastal Realty matches their donation. Scholarships are awarded annually to students who meet academic standards. Since 1997, Intracoastal Realty has donated $43,674 to UNCW, $18,506 to Cape Fear Community College and $10,400 to Brunswick Community College.
Established in 1976, Intracoastal Realty is the largest independent and locally owned and operated real estate brokerage firm in southeastern North Carolina. Services include real estate brokerage, property management and new homes marketing. Intracoastal Realty operates eight offices in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Brunswick County and Topsail Beach. The company’s 250+ agents have sold more than $450 million in residential properties thus far in 2012.
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Gun Giveaway!
As the battle for the Second Amendment rages on in the State Legislature, I know we’ve asked a lot of you over the last couple of weeks.
All of your calls, emails, and facebook messages to your Senators have advanced Stand-Your-Ground law (S.F. 137) to within just two votes of passage in the State Senate!
Nervous anti-gun incumbent Senators now have to make a choice: do we maintain Senator Gronstal’s blockade on the Second Amendment, or do we vote for pro-gun legislation in an attempt to salvage our re-election efforts later on this fall?
Your pressure is working!
But this fight is far from over, and we will be asking much more of you in the weeks that follow.
In the meantime, we want to say thank you for your activism by announcing our latest gun giveaway!
Iowa Gun Owners is pleased to announce that we are giving away a Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16, chambered in .308Win!
This incredible rifle is patterned after the famous M14 military battle rifle, and it features:
A two stage military trigger
A military style peep sights, with an enlarged “ghost-ring” rear sight and a tritium dot front sight
A picatinny rail to mount your favorite optics on
A black synthetic stock
A very manageable 16 inch barrel
A 10 or 20 round box magazine
That’s right, the SOCOM 16 is capable of handling 20 rounds of powerful .308 ammunition.
These are the exact type of magazines that Representative Ako Abdul-Samad and his cohorts in the Iowa Legislature are seeking to make illegal here in Iowa!
More than that, if House File 70 were to become law, it would make you a FELON for selling or transferring any magazine in Iowa capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition!
That’s why I hope you register to win this firearm and then encourage all of your friends to do the same.
Whatever happens this legislative session, one thing is certain: Iowa Gun Owners will aggressively be about the business of exposing anti-gun legislators in targeted districts when we get into the 2016 elections.
We need to mobilize as many gun owners as possible to be successful in making gun grabbers in Des Moines pay a price for their betrayal of our gun rights.
Gun giveaways like this one are a great way of doing that.
That’s why I hope you’ll sign up to win this incredible rifle right now!
Of course, no serious self-defense rifle would be complete without a fantastic set of optics mounted on top of it.
That’s why, in addition in giving away the SOCOM 16 self-defense rifle, Iowa Gun Owners will also be giving away a Leupold VXR 2-7×33 scope to go along with it.
Gun owners around the world know about the quality of Leupold scopes, and this one features the “Ballistic Fire Dot Illumined Reticle” to ensure your shots find their target all day long.
This rifle/scope combo package is valued at almost $3000 -– but we will be giving it away to one lucky Iowan.
The registration window will close on this incredible giveaway at midnight on April 15, 2016, and the drawing will take place that following Monday.
Gun activists like you and me have worked hard over the last couple of years to put a series of pro-gun bills in play in the Iowa Legislature only to have them stymied time and again by a handful of anti-gun legislators in the Iowa State Senate.
Help us hold them accountable for their actions by mobilizing as many gun activists as possible going into the 2016 elections by signing up for this incredible giveaway and encouraging all your pro-gun friends to do the same thing.
P.S. As a thank you to all of your hard work and grassroots activism so far in the 2016 legislative session, Iowa Gun Owners is giving away a Springfield Armory M1A SOCOM 16 to one lucky Iowan!
But it gets better.
As incredible as this rifle is, we are also giving away a Leupold VXR 2-7x 33 scope as well!
There’s only one way to win this rifle/scope combo, and that’s by registering below –- so sign up right away!
Once you’re finished, be sure and tell your friends!
Entries must be received by 11:59pm CST on April 15, 2016. Drawing will take place on Monday, April 18th, at 12:00pm CST. Not paid for at taxpayer expense. Iowa Gun Owners is a non-profit advocacy organization registered with the Iowa Secretary of State.
No purchase or donation necessary to win. Void where prohibited. One entry per person. Must be an Iowa resident to be eligible to win. Winner drawn randomly.
Firearms prizes must be claimed through a licensed firearms dealer in accordance with federal and state law. Winner must contact IGO within 72 hours of IGO’s notification to him/her. Firearms prize winners must meet all legal requirements and will be subject to a dealer’s background check.
Winner agrees to have his/her name and image used for promotional purposes by IGO and to personally come to The 2nd Amendment Shop in Lohrville, IA to take possession of the firearm.
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BIND Release Strategy Updated
We are updating our release model for BIND, starting in 2018.
We already shortened our release cycle from 9.10 and 9.11, each of which took >24 months, with 9.12, which we will bring out in less than 18 months. Going forward, we want to produce a new branch every year.
We intend to make early (.0 and .1) releases of new branches much more stable than previously, by minimizing changes from the prior stable branch.
We will provide frequent new development drops for users who want to try new features
We are committed to continuing to provide an extended support version (ESV) for users who are most concerned about stability and want to minimize branch changes.
Finally, we need to minimize the total number of supported versions at a given time while providing both fresh new and old stable branch options.
What is changing?
1) New development releases
The biggest change will be the addition of development releases. Starting as soon as we release 9.12.0, we plan to create frequent releases of the Main branch, naming them 9.13.0, 9.13.1, etc. Thus, we will start issuing new versions as soon as we start development on the branch, and will not wait for a year or more of development to pass, as we have traditionally done. When we near the end of 2018 and the development of the BIND 9.13 version has had a handful of releases, we will renumber it and release it as BIND 9.14. This way, the new BIND version should be much more stable and well-tested than if there was a year’s worth of new changes since the prior release.
2) Annual Stable versions
We plan to bring out new branches approximately every 12 months. Releases that are not designated as ESV will be supported for 12 months and then replaced with a new branch. Historically, our .0 and .1 releases were not stable enough for large-scale production use. We believe that by issuing frequent development releases off of our main branch and then renumbering that at the end of a year’s development, we can achieve stability with the initial release on the subsequent branch. This change is in line with our recent efforts to shorten the gap between new branches, already begun with 9.12.
ESV and Subscription versions are not changing.
3) Extended Support Version - Supported for Four Years
The Extended Support Version (ESV) is intended for users who update infrequently, or who have a long pre-deployment integration or validation cycle. BIND 9.11 will be our next extended support version, followed by BIND 9.16. Every other Stable version after that will be designated for extended support.
We will continue to support ESV versions for 4 years from development but late in the cycle we may only update these branches if there are security vulnerabilities in them - which will minimize churn for those long-stable versions. The only real change in our ESV commitment is, we will indicate which releases will become ESV at the start of the branch, rather than waiting for several maintenance releases.
4) Subscription Edition
The Subscription Edition was created for our support customers who want to enjoy some of our newest BIND features, while running an older stable version. It is also known as our ‘Supported Preview’ edition because we selectively backport and integrate new features (including unreleased ones) into an old stable version. Because we are willing to incorporate experimental new features into the Subscription Edition, we also may later remove or change some of these features, based on subscriber feedback.
What version should I use?
See this updated Knowledgebase article on selecting a BIND version.
Beginning in 2018, we will make minimal changes to the 9.9 and 9.10 branches in preparation for ending support in mid-2018.
BIND 9.11 will become our next extended support version, replacing 9.9.
We will overlap ESV and Subscription branches so that users who have an extended in-house test cycle have time to validate or integrate the new ESV before migrating.
Branches which are not going to be extended-support versions will be short-lived.
We will start a new main branch every year, and will begin releasing development versions on that branch immediately.
We are confident that this updated plan will serve the wide range of BIND users well. If you have any feedback or concerns about this please don’t hesitate to email me at vicky@isc.org.
Example Release Plan
The example below illustrates the contrast between the long-lived ESV releases and the 12-month stable and development releases. The 9.11 ESV will be even more long-lived than the planned 4 years from release, in order to help us transition to this new model.
What you can’t really see from this is, the new stable release will effectively just be a renumbering of the prior year’s development release. Once we make the transition, odd-numbered versions (9.13 and above) will be development versions, and even-numbered versions will be stable. We will also note which is which on our downloads page.
Sharp observers might see below that we were considering removing the “9” from the release numbers, a change we decided not to make at this time.
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The Cohesive Nature of the Family (part 1 of 4): Introduction
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Description: An introduction to how Islam ensures the cohesiveness of the institution of the family in Islam, with its first and foremost constituents, the parents.
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God says in the Quran—in a passage that the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, used to repeat often when he would begin his speeches:
“O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person, and from him He created his wife, and from them both He created many men and women and fear God through Whom you demand your mutual (rights), and (do not cut the relations of) the wombs (kinship). Surely, God is Ever an All-Watcher over you” (Quran 4:1)
The family is the nucleus of society as a whole. If the family is on a sound foundation, it is more likely that society as a whole will be in a good state. Thus, in general, the messengers of God, the prime examples for humans, adhered to this institution of marriage and family. God states,
“Verily, We have sent messenger before you and appointed for them spouses and children…” (Quran 13:38)
The Prophet Muhammad also established marriage as his way of life, saying:
“By God, I am the most fearful of God of you and I have the most piety; however, I fast and break my fast, pray [at night] and sleep and I marry women. Whoever turns away from my sunnah[1] is not of me.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim)
Undoubtedly, Islam puts a great emphasis on family relations and cohesion. Scholars of Islamic Law have noted that when one studies the laws found in Islam and what seems to be the wisdom behind them, one finds that they have been laid down to establish, protect, reinforce and perpetuate specific necessities of life. The necessities of life as envisioned by Islamic Law are:
(1) religion,
(2) life,
(3) familial ties and relationships,
(4) mental capacity and
(5) wealth and property.
Thus, for example, one need only ponder over the stringent laws related to the preservation of the sanctity of the family to understand the great emphasis that Islam places on the family. In the “modern West,” nowadays, for example, adultery and other acts that strike at the very foundation of a family are not considered crimes.[2] In Islam, the situation is very different. Islam exhorts all the members of a family to treat each other well while avoiding promiscuous acts that are evil in themselves and harmful to any marriage. God says, for example:
“And come not near to the unlawful sexual intercourse. Verily, it is a greatly lewd act, and an evil way.” (Quran 17:32)
However, these exhortations are not simply hollow words. Instead, they are also backed up with the force of law for some of the most egregious acts that cannot be overlooked. Thus, God commands:
“The woman and the man guilty of illegal sexual intercourse, flog each of them with a hundred stripes. Let not pity withhold you in their case, in a punishment prescribed by God, if you believe in God and the Last Day. And let a party of the believers witness their punishment.” (Quran 24:2)
Pity is not allowed to overrule what must be done, because in the end, that pity—and pity is something which drives someone to do good to others—will lead to evil results. Furthermore, in a saying of the Prophet recorded by al-Bukhari and Muslim, it is confirmed that the he ordered stoning to death for the adulterer. In fact, Islam goes well beyond that to protect the sanctity of the family: those who falsely accuse chaste women of such evil deeds are also to receive severe punishments. God says:
“And those who accuse chaste women, and produce not four witnesses, flog them with eighty stripes, and reject their testimony forever, they indeed are the disobedient to God.” (Quran 24:4)
In particular, God offers guidance to humankind concerning behavior with all of the members of the family. For the sake of brevity, this short article shall prevent an overview of the proper behavior of a Muslim toward the other members of his family, including parents, children, spouses and other relatives.
God has demanded that Muslims treat their parents in the best possible fashion. Muslims must be grateful people. They must be grateful to God and to all who do them well. After God, there is perhaps no one who deserves a person’s gratitude more than his parents. Thus, numerous verses of the Quran touch upon the question of the treatment of parents. Indeed, in more than one place, God has closely tied good behavior towards parents with the command to worship Him alone. Note, for example, the following verse of the Quran:
“Worship God and join none with Him in worship, and do good to parents, kinsfolk, orphans, the poor, the neighbour who is near of kin, the neighbour who is a stranger, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (you meet), and those (slaves) whom your right hands possess. Verily, Allah does not like such as are proud and boastful” (Quran 4:36)
God also says:
“Say (O Muhammad): Come, I will recite what your Lord has prohibited you from: Join not anything in worship with Him; be good and dutiful to your parents…” (Quran 6:151)
“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents. If one of them or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of disrespect, nor shout at them but address them in terms of honor. And lower unto them the wing of submission and humility through mercy, and say: ‘My Lord! Bestow on them Your Mercy as they did foster me when I was small.’ Your Lord knows best what is in your inner-selves. If you are righteous, then, verily, He is Ever Most Forgiving to those who turn unto Him again and again in obedience, and in repentance.” (Quran 17:23-25)
“And (remember) when We took a covenant from the Children of Israel, (saying): Worship none but God (Alone) and be dutiful and good to parents…” (Quran 2:83)
The Prophet also emphasized good treatment of one's parents, putting it after prayer in its proper time as a deed that is most beloved to God: The Prophet was asked:
“What deed is the most beloved to God?” He replied, “Prayer in its proper time.” He was asked, “Then what deed?” He replied, “Being dutiful to one’s parents…” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim)
God reminds the believers that their parents, in particular the mother, went through a great deal of hardship and effort to raise their child and therefore they are deserving of love, respect and gratitude in return. God says:
“And (remember) when Luqman said to his son when he was advising him, ‘O my son! Join not in worship others with God. Verily! Joining others in worship with God is a great wrong indeed.’ And We have enjoined on man (to be dutiful and good) to his parents. His mother bore him in weakness and hardship upon weakness and hardship, and his weaning is in two years give thanks to Me and to your parents, unto Me is the final destination.” (Quran 31:13-14)
“And We have enjoined on man to be dutiful and kind to his parents. His mother bears him with hardship and she brings him forth with hardship, and the bearing of him, and the weaning of him is thirty months, till when he attains full strength and reaches forty years, he says: ‘My Lord! Grant me the power and ability that I may be grateful for Your Favor which You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and that I may do righteous good deeds, such as please You, and make my off-spring good. Truly, I have turned to You in repentance, and truly, I am one of the Muslims (submitting to Your Will).’” (Quran 46:15)
Thus, in particular, the mother is deserving of the greatest friendship and closeness from her children. The Prophet was once asked:
“Who among the people has the most right for my good companionship?” The Prophet replied, “Your mother.” The man asked, “And then whom?” The Prophet replied again, “Your mother.” The man again asked, “And them whom?” the Prophet once again said, “Your mother.” The man asked once more, “And then whom?” This time the Prophet said, “Your father.” (Saheeh Muslim)
[1] Sunnah: Teachings and Way. (IslamReligion)
[2] In 1969, an English judge told a plaintiff who complained about his wife’s behavior with a friend of his that his thinking was old-fashioned and that he has to realize that he is now living in 1969. [That story was quoted in Yoosuf al-Aalim, Al-Maqaasid al-Aaammah li-l-Shareeah al-Islaamiyyah (Riyadh: International Islamic Publishing House, 1994), p. 397.] Today, there are countless disputes between husbands and wives wherein the husband denies that the children they have in their household are his, causing hatred, friction and destruction in the marriage. One can rightfully ask: Is this how a “modern, civilized” marriage or family is supposed to be?
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The Cohesive Nature of the Family (part 2 of 4): The Role of Husband and Wife
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The Spouse[1]
Marriage is a very important institution in Islam. The Quran shows that there is a clear bond between men and women. In numerous places in the Quran, God reminds humans that they are from the same original human being. It is through this bond that they are interconnected and through these bonds that some of their rights upon one another are established. God states at the opening of Chapter 4, entitled “The Women”:
“O mankind! Be dutiful to your Lord, Who created you from a single person, and from him He created his wife, and from them both He created many men and women and fear God through whom you demand your mutual (rights), and (do not cut the relations of) the wombs (kinship)! Surely, God is Ever an All-Watcher over you.” (Quran 4:1)
However, beyond the beginning that the two sexes have in common, God points out that the love and affection that He has created in the hearts of the spouses towards another is one of His great signs that act as portents for those people of understanding. In other words, such people can look at this aspect of creation and be reminded of the greatness of God’s work and power, the perfection of His creation and the magnificent mercy God has placed in this world. God says:
“And among His Signs is this, that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find repose and comfort in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed Signs for a people who reflect.” (Quran 30:21)
“He it is who created you from a single person (Adam), and then He has created from him his wife, in order that he might enjoy the pleasure of living with her…” (Quran 7:189)
Thus, according to the Quran, the relationship between a man and his wife should be one of love, mercy and mutual understanding. God also commands men to treat their wives kindly in the verse:
“…And consort with your wives in a goodly manner, for if you dislike them, it may well be that your dislike something which God might yet make a source of abundant good.” (Quran 4:19)
A few words about the purpose of marriage in Islam should be given. This is needed because many times people enter into marriage or desire to get married without realizing the roles and purpose of marriage itself. In turn, they do not realize the kinds of responsibilities that will be on their shoulders when they do get married. However, if the purposes of marriage are known and the responsibilities that marriage will entail are understood at the outset, once again, the probability that the marriage will be a successful marriage will be enhanced. The person will know what is expected of him, both with respect to his responsibilities and duties and his rights.
Obviously, the purpose of marriage is not simply “fun” or the release of “animal urges”. There is much more to marriage than that. Some of the goals behind marriage include[2]: procreating, experiencing permissible physical pleasure, attainment of one’s complete maturity, mutually assisting one another in making one’s life in this world, attaining numerous psychological and physiological benefits, forming the cornerstone of a moral society, bringing up the next generation in a setting that is most conducive for moral and spiritual growth and binding peoples and families together.
The Rights of a Husband and a Wife
In order for a marriage to work best, each partner should understand fully well his or her rights, responsibilities, roles and obligations. For this reason, Islamic Law has laid down very clear rights and responsibilities for a Muslim husband and wife. At the same time, though, every married person must realize that one’s spouse is first and foremost another Muslim. He/she is one’s brother/sister in Islam. Therefore, all the rights that fall upon a Muslim due to the general brotherhood of Islam are also due to one’s spouse. There are books on the behavior of a Muslim, brotherhood and love and loyalty among Muslims, and all of those principles apply to a married person as his spouse is part of that Islamic brotherhood and community. Furthermore, the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, also stressed this point when he stated:
“None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.” (Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim)
However, one’s spouse has even more rights upon a person due to the great and important contract that has been contracted between them.[3]
Therefore, when discussing the rights of the husbands and wives, this matter should not be looked at in a cold or legal fashion. The relationship between the husband and wife must be much more than a matter of rights stated by the law that each must abide by. Instead, it should be a relationship of love, support and mutual understanding. Each spouse should take into consideration the needs and abilities of the other spouse. They should attempt to make each other happy, even if they have to compromise sometimes, and not simply be out to make sure that they are getting all of their rights in the marriage. Actually, it is usually the case that neither spouse is completely fulfilling the rights of the other and making the other happy. Hence, they both have to realize and accept their shortcomings.
The Prophet, in particular, advised the husbands to treat their wives in the best way¾ perhaps due to their greater authority or due to their greater strength, in general. The Prophet said:
“The best of you is the one who is best to his family (wife) and I am the best of you to my family.” (Al-Tirmidhi and ibn Majah)
[1] For more details on the Islamic laws of marriage, see the author’s “The Fiqh of the Family, Marriage and Divorce” (American Open University, 1997), passim. The discussion here is based on sections of that work.
[2] Cf., Abdul Rahman Abdul Khaaliq, Al-Zawaaj fi Dhill al-Islaam (Kuwait: al-Daar al-Salafiyyah, 1988), pp. 21ff.
[3] God says in the Quran, “And how could you take it [back] while you have gone in unto each other and they have taken from you a firm and strong covenant” (Quran 4:21).
The Cohesive Nature of the Family (part 3 of 4): Mutual Rights of the Spouses
Description: The rights of both the husband and wide, and the complementary roles they play in bringing about a peaceful home.
By Jamaal al-Din Zarabozo (© 2007 IslamReligion.com)
Actually, both spouses, in general, fail to some extent in their fulfilling of the other’s obligations. Hence, before criticizing the other or being harsh with the other due to some shortcoming, the person should look to himself and realize what wrong he himself is doing.
At the same time, though, Islamic Law has clearly laid down some rights and responsibilities so that both parties in the marriage know exactly what is expected of them and know what they need to fulfill to be a proper spouse. Thus, for example, God says:
“…And they [women] have rights [over their husbands] similar to those over them according to what is reasonable…” (Quran 2:228)
In sum, the rights of the wife or the obligations of the husband include, among others, the following:
(1) Receiving her proper dower: God says:
“And give the women their dower with a good heart; but if they, of their own good pleasure, remit any part of it to you, take it and enjoy it without fear of any harm.” (Quran 4:4)
(2) Being fully and completely financially maintained by her husband: God says:
“Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because God has given the one more (strength) than the other, and because they support them from their means…” (Quran 4:34)
Furthermore, in a hadeeth recorded by al-Bukhari and Muslim, the Prophet, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, told Hind bint Utbah, when she complained that her husband (Abu Sufyan) was very stingy and was not maintaining her and she asked if she could take from his wealth without his knowledge:
“Take what is sufficient for you and your child, according to what is customary.”
(3) Being treated in a proper and kind manner: God states:
“…And consort with your wives in a goodly manner, for if you dislike them, it may well be that you dislike something which God might yet make a source of abundant good” (Quran 4:19)
(4) Having the right to sexual intercourse: In the Sahih of Ibn Hibban there is the following narration:
The wife of Uthman ibn Madh’oon complained to the Messenger of God that her husband had no need for women. During the day, he would fast and at night, he would pray. The Prophet asked him, “Am I not the best example for you to follow?” He answered, “Certainly, may my father and mother be sacrificed for you.” The Messenger of God then told him, “As for you, you pray during the night and you fast during the day. Certainly, your wife has a right upon you. And your body has a right upon you. So pray and sleep and fast and break your fast.”
(5) Having the right to “privacy”: Note the following hadeeth of the Prophet:
“Is there any man among you who goes to his wife, closes the door behind then, covers themselves, and conceals themselves by God’s concealing.” They said, “Yes.” He then said, “Then he sits after that [with others] and he says, ‘I did this and that.’” They were silent. He then turned to the women and said, “Do you any of you talk about such things?” They were also silent. Then a young girl came up on his toes so the Prophet could see her and hear her and she said, “O Messenger of God, they [the men] certainly talk about it and they [the women] also talk about it.” He said, “Do you know what they are like? They are like a female devil who met a devil in the street and they satisfied their desires with the people looking on.”[1]
(6) The right to being taught or learning her religion.
On the other hand, the rights of the husband or the responsibilities of the women include:
(1) Being the head of the household: God has said:
Although this is usually stated as a right of the husband, it is actually a heavy responsibility on his shoulders, as it means that he has the responsibility to guide his family and keep them along the straight path.
(2) Having the right to be obeyed: This goes with the first right. A person cannot be the head of something if he has no authority.
(3) Having his wife answer his call to meet his sexual needs.
(4) That the wife will not allow anyone in his house except by his permission: In a hadeeth recorded in al-Bukhari and Muslim, the Messenger of God said:
“Do not allow anyone into his house except by permission.”
If the husband and wife enter into the marriage with the right intention of pleasing God and pleasing each other, recognizing their roles and responsibilities in the marriage and treating each other with proper Islamic behavior, God willing, their union will be a blessed union that will stretch from this life into the Hereafter.
Having said what was just said about marriage, Islam, though, is also a practical religion. It takes into consideration all possible common scenarios. It is possible for a man and woman to enter into a union with good intentions yet their personalities and likes simply do not coincide with one another. There are times in which a good marriage simply cannot be achieved and the spouses enter into a state of misery. Under such circumstances, Islamic law allows for an end to the marriage and their suffering.[2] The goal is to either stay together in a friendly manner or to separate in a goodly manner. Thus, for example, God says:
“And when you have divorced women and they have fulfilled the term of their prescribed period, either take them back on reasonable basis or set them free on reasonable basis…” (Quran 2:231)
“Then when they are about to fulfill their term appointed [bringing an end to the divorce], either take them back in a good manner or part with them in a good manner…” (Quran 65:2)
Obviously, divorce is not a desired goal or a light matter. In a perfect world, all married couples would be in bliss. However, there are times in which this option is the best for all parties concerned. Thus, the option of divorce is in accord with the overall goal of preserving the family—it is not simply quantity, though, such that all marriages always stay in tact, that is desired but quality.
[1] Abu Dawud.
[2] Unfortunately, in some Muslim cultures today, divorce has become so “shameful” they have neglected this important guidance of Islamic Law, leading to spouses suffering in silence. This is definitively not the goal of Islamic Law concerning such issues.
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It is clear from many verses in the Quran that having children is considered a blessing from God. Hence, God says while recounting some of his blessings upon humankind:
“God has made for you wives of your own kind, and has made for you, from your wives, sons and grandsons, and has bestowed on you good provision. Do they then believe in false deities and deny the Favor of God (by not worshipping God Alone).” (Quran 16:72)
Thus, one finds the prophet Zachariah praying to God that He bestow upon him children (Quran 3:38). In addition, having children is something known to be beloved to parents. Thus, God says:
“Wealth and children are the adornment of the life of this world...” (Quran 18:46)
At the same time, though, every parent must realize that having children is a great responsibility and trial from God. God has said:
“Your wealth and your children are only a trial, whereas God—with Him is a great reward (Paradise).” (Quran 64:15)
God also says,
“O you who believe, guard yourselves and your families from the Hell‑fire whose fuel is men and stones…” (Quran 66:6)
The meaning of this verse was reiterated by the Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, when he said:
“All of you are shepherds and all of you will be asked about your wards... The man is responsible for his household and will be asked about his responsibilities. The wife will be asked about the house of her husband and her responsibilities.”[1]
Islam, therefore, fills the human with appreciation for being blessed with a child while at the same time realizing that this child is a heavy responsibility. The parents must care for the child and bring the child up in the best possible manner, trying to protect the child from the Hellfire.
Muslim scholars consider that the rights of children appear long before they are even conceived, via the selection of a pious and righteous spouse. This is the first step in providing a good household and environment for the child. Around the time of the child’s birth, there are other important obligations, such as giving the child a good name and offering an animal sacrifice on the child’s behalf.[2] Beyond that, the most important rights of the child include:
(1) being maintained and provided for in a healthy manner;
(2) being taught the tenets of the religion;
(3) being treated with compassion and mercy;
(4) being just among multiple siblings; and
(5) having a good example set for them by their parents.
A family also includes siblings and other kinfolk. Islam has certainly not ignored any of the relatives of an individual. In numerous places in the Quran, God emphasizes the importance of treating one’s relatives in a good and kindly fashion. God says, for example:
“Worship God and join none with Him in worship, and do good to parents, kinsfolk…” (Quran 4:36)
God also speaks about spending on one’s relatives:
“They ask you (O Muhammad) what they should spend. Say: Whatever you spend of good must be for parents and kindred…” (Quran 2:215)
“It is not piety that you turn your faces towards east and (or) west (in prayers); but Al-piety is (the quality of) the one who believes in God, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of love for it, to the kinsfolk…” (Quran 2:177)
The Prophet Muhammad was requested:
“Inform me of a deed that will take me closer to Paradise and distance me from the Hell-fire.” He replied, “Worship God and do not ascribe any partner to Him, establish the prayer, give the zakat and keep the ties of kinship.”[3]
Keeping the ties of kinship refers to doing good towards them with one’s speech, actions and wealth. It includes kind words, visits, charity and generosity. It also includes keeping any harm from coming to them and doing one’s best to bring happiness to them.
The Muslim must understand that keeping the ties of kinship is an obligation and not simply a meritorious act. In the Quran, God praises those…
“…who join that which God has commanded to be joined (i.e. they are good to their relatives and do not sever the bond of kinship), fear their Lord, and dread the terrible reckoning” (Quran 13:21)
The Prophet said:
“The one who cuts off the ties of kinship will not enter Paradise.”[4]
Islam has emphasized every type of familial tie possible. It has provided guidance showing the importance of the ties with parents, children, spouses and other relatives. It exhorts every Muslim to fulfill these ties to receive God’s pleasure in return. In addition (although not completely stressed in this short paper), it has provided laws and strict regulations that allow the individual to realize how best to keep the proper ties with all of his or her kith and kin.
[1] Saheeh Al-Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim.
[2] In this sacrifice, called the aqeeqah, meat is distributed to the poor, one’ family, and friends and neighbors (IslamReligion).
[4] Saheeh Muslim.
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As time passed, Lenna’s wounds healed. All that remained of that horrible day, which changed her life so drastically—for better or worse was still to be determined—were pale risen lines in her skin. She was glad to have the freedom to roam about the castle grounds, especially in the royal garden. Still, she felt the sting of loneliness. Egrin would talk to her whenever he was free. Antalos and Marian were constantly called away to discuss certain details for their wedding. They always tried to make time to come and see her everyday, but their time together never lasted long. This is life in the castle, then. It’s so dull!
She sometimes sat out on the castle’s front steps sometimes, taking in the familiar warmth of the sun with closed eyes. Memories of her village kept Lenna company mostly. Life in her village was so much different from living in the castle. Her father and mother felt it was their duty as the leaders to spend time with their people, to get to know everyone as close friends. It supported and strengthened their excellent leadership.
She could almost taste the food her mother used to make for the evening meal…
“Excuse me,” a voice drew her out of her thoughts.
Lenna opened her eyes to see Egrin standing above her. Beads of sweat dotted his brow. He must have been dueling beforehand. She had often seen him practicing with Antalos in the eastern courtyard, near the barracks. It was like watching a dance, which used the terrain around them.
“I’m sorry, if I interrupted anything,” he started.
“Oh, no. You did not interrupt anything. I was just enjoying the sunshine,” she said with a smile. “Was there something you wanted?”
“Yes, I was told to inform you that the queen has requested your presence in the gardens.”
The queen wanted to see her? This hadn’t happened in all of the time she had spent in the castle so far. She thought the queen had been avoiding her since she first arrived. “Did she say what for?”
Egrin shook his head, his chestnut-colored hair swaying back and forth. “I only know what I have told you.”
“Where exactly am I supposed to meet the queen?” It wasn’t that difficult to navigate her way to the gardens. It was finding a specific place in the gardens that was the hard part. The gardens were more of a maze, the hedges specifically grown like the ridges in a fingerprint.
“I can escort you there, if you want.”
“That would be nice, thank you!”
They didn’t have to go far into the gardens. Egrin led Lenna to a small pavilion connected to an open area behind the castle. She saw the queen sitting at a small round table. Marian sat on her right while Lady Catherine and Morgaine sat on her left. An assortment of plates and food were arranged on the table with a vase of purple and pink flowers in the middle.
“Ah, there you are,” Wilisca said with a smile as Lenna approached. She rested her cup on a saucer. The two items were intricately decorated with pink roses on the surface with golden trim. “Come, sit.”
Lenna hesitated for a moment before sitting in the empty chair next to Marian who gave her a welcoming smile. She was unsure of what to do next. It was not every day that the queen invited a leïfae to have tea, if that was really what was happening right now.
Wilisca motioned to someone behind Lenna.
A female servant came and prepared a cup of tea and set it in front of Lenna before returning to her original position. The pleasant scent of tea leaves mixed with hot water wafted above the cup in the form of steam.
“I do hope you like the tea,” Wilisca said. “I was not aware if it was something your people had often.”
“It has been some time since I last had tea, but I do enjoy it,” Lenna replied.
“Oh good.” The queen smiled softly. “Marian has been concerned over your health since you first came under our care.”
“Yes,” Marian said, nodding eagerly. “How are you feeling today?”
“I am feeling much better, thank you. Every day, I find myself regaining my strength.” She tried to sound as proper as possible, not wanting to accidentally say anything that could offend these royals.
“From what I have heard from Emrys, you have made a tremendous recovery.”
“Yes, your majesty. I can walk much easier now without much pain.”
Lady Catherine grinned ever so slightly. “Such excellent manners you have, my dear. I trust your mother taught you well. What a shame we all could not have gotten the chance to know her.”
Lenna stiffened slightly. She wasn’t quite sure, but there some something she felt was hidden behind Lady Catherine’s tone of voice as she spoke to her and also the way she looked at her form the corner of her eye. It was as if Catherine was keeping a close eye on her for some reason. She could not tell if it was a gut feeling or if her gut was simply trying to get a taste for the tea.
“Do you miss her?”
“I miss her every second that passes by. She was the greatest woman I have ever known in my life,” Lenna replied.
A quiet moment passed over the table, and Lenna wondered if this tea session was even going as well as she hoped it was.
Wilisca cleared her throat. “Well, I think we are finished with this subject. Why don’t we move onto something such as…the wedding!”
Lady Catherine nodded happily. “Yes! I wanted to talk to you about the floral decorations.”
Lenna gladly distracted herself by sipping her tea, occasionally pausing to watch the bubbles float on the surface before popping into nothing. It seemed all anyone wanted to talk about in this place was the wedding. What could they possibly talk about that they couldn’t take care of within a year?
It would take her more time than she realized to get used to life here.
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Voluntary assignments during the pediatric clerkship to enhance the clinical experiences of medical students in the United States
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Publication date (electronic) : 2020 May 27
doi : https://doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2020.17.17
Conrad Krawiec1, , Abigail Kate Myers2
1Division of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, Hershey, PA, USA
2General Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Penn State Children's Hospital, Hershey, PA, USA
Editor: Sun Huh, Hallym University, Korea
*Corresponding email: ckrawiec@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Received 2020 April 19; Accepted 2020 May 26.
Pediatric clerkships that utilize off-campus clinical sites ensure clinical comparability by requiring completion of patient-focused tasks. Some tasks may not be attainable (especially off-campus); thus, they are not assigned. The objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of providing a voluntary assignment list to third-year medical students in their pediatric clerkship.
This is a retrospective single-center cross-sectional analysis of voluntary assignment completion during the 2019–2020 academic year. Third-year medical students were provided a voluntary assignment list (observe a procedure, use an interpreter phone to obtain a pediatric history, ask a preceptor to critique a clinical note, and follow-up on a patient after the rotation ends). Descriptive statistics were used to assess the timing and distribution of voluntary assignment completion.
In total, 132 subjects (77 on the main campus, 55 off-campus) were included. Eighteen (13.6%) main-campus and 16 (12.1%) off-campus students completed at least 1 voluntary assignment. The following voluntary assignments were completed: observe a procedure (15, 11.4%), use an interpreter phone (26, 19.7%), ask a preceptor to critique a clinical note (12, 9.1%), and follow-up on a patient after the rotation ends (7, 5.3%). Off-campus students completed the assignments more often (29.1%) than on-campus students (23.4%)
Our clerkship values specific patient-focused tasks that may enhance student development, but are not attainable at all clinical sites. When provided a voluntary assignment list, 34 out of 132 students (25.8%) completed them. Clerkships that utilize off-campus sites should consider this approach to optimize the pediatric educational experience.
Keywords: Undergraduate medical education; Educational measurement; Clinical clerkship; Patient-focused care
The aim of the pediatric clerkship is to ensure that students are exposed to various clinical experiences to attain proficiency in multiple core competencies [1,2]. The number of students who can participate in a rotation can be limited if a clerkship primarily utilizes university-based (on-campus) clinical experiences. Thus, medical education departments often offer students patient care opportunities at off-campus clinical sites [3-5]. Off-campus clinical experiences may be community-based, and the type of faculty available and patient population may be different than what students encounter in university-based settings [1,5,6]. According to previous research, however, students who rotate at off-campus sites can meet clerkship objectives, do not have significant differences in performance when compared to on-campus students, and can participate in the patient encounters outlined in the clerkship’s syllabus [4,7]. These clinical settings also can be invaluable for a student’s education as students are exposed to both common and complex problems and may have more opportunities for hands-on experiences [4,7].
The Liaison Committee on Medical Education requires that all clinical sites (on-campus and off-campus) utilized to meet clerkship objectives must be comparable [8]. By ensuring that students have similar clinical experiences and quality of training, barriers to achieving clerkship learning objectives are prevented. Clerkships not only assess and reassess a clinical site each year but also ensure that patient-focused tasks (such as seeing a specific patient type), are available and are attainable at all sites [8]. Because the patient experiences available at clinical sites vary, some students experience the underutilization of assignments that may be considered subjectively important to physician development and allow active participation (such as observing a lumbar puncture) [6]. Potential reasons for this include a lack of patient acuity—and thereby a lack of certain opportunities—at a particular site [9]. This decreased exposure to certain clinical activities can have profound implications for physician development and career selection [10,11]. An alternative approach may be not only to ensure that students participate in clinical activities that meet the clerkship objectives, but also to encourage the completion of voluntary assignments without mandating their completion. Such an approach may highlight an assignment’s relevance and enhance the robustness of the clerkship clinical experience.
This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of providing a voluntary assignment list to third-year medical students in their pediatric clerkship. We hypothesized that the students would utilize and work to complete a voluntary list of assignments to further enhance their clerkship experience.
This study was reviewed by the Institutional Review Board at the Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, USA (STUDY00014593) and determined to be non-clinical research.
This was a single-institution cross-sectional descriptive analysis among third-year medical students assigned to complete their required pediatric clerkship at Penn State College of Medicine. A retrospective review of submitted voluntary assignments was completed during the 2019–2020 academic year.
In total, 132 subjects who were part of our school’s traditional curriculum and rotated at the pediatric clerkship’s primary site and at our off-campus affiliate sites were included in this study. Subjects who were part of our integrated longitudinal curriculum were excluded.
Clerkship overview
The pediatric clerkship is a 4-week rotation with the following clinical requirements: approximately 2 weeks of outpatient care (consisting of well-child checks as well as acute visits), 2 days of the newborn nursery, and 2 weeks of inpatient care on either the pediatric hospitalist service or a pediatric subspecialty service. During the pediatric clerkship, students were required to complete the following assignments: development of learning goals, direct observation of history-taking and a physical examination, direct observation of a developmental assessment, completion of online virtual cases, completion of patient encounter logs, and solicitation of clinical assessment evaluation forms.
Voluntary assignment completion
Four assignments were developed by the pediatric clerkship director, who was experienced in inpatient medicine, and reviewed by an outpatient pediatrician. They were chosen based on their likelihood of completion according to the authors’ experiences with our medical students, their relevance to clinical practice, and because they subjectively incorporated principles of humanistic care, accountability, and patient ownership.
Voluntary assignment implementation
Starting on March 4, 2019, the students were advised during the clerkship orientation of the availability of these additional voluntary activities. They were informed that they would not receive credit for these assignments, but were encouraged nevertheless to complete these assignments to enhance their growth and development as physicians. Written instructions on how to complete the assignments were provided via our learning management system. Preceptors were advised of the purpose and voluntary nature of the assignments in written form via e-mail. Pediatric residents were provided a live clerkship curriculum update highlighting the voluntary assignments. The study period ended on the last day of the academic year on December 20, 2019.
Type and content of voluntary assignments
The 4 voluntary assignments were as follows: observe a procedure (e.g., lumbar puncture), use an interpreter phone to obtain a pediatric history, ask a preceptor to critique a clinical note, and follow-up on a patient after the rotation ends. For the procedure observation assignment, students were asked to describe the indications and contraindications of the procedure, what was observed, and what was learned from the experience. By encouraging students to seek out rare procedural opportunities in pediatrics, we hoped to increase the likelihood that students would observe a different aspect of pediatric care, engage students to participate in these procedures, and enable observation of interprofessional collaboration between physicians and nurses [10]. For the use of an interpreter phone to obtain a pediatric history, students were asked to write a self-reflection note on this clinical experience and whether this activity enriched their clerkship experience (and if not, why not). Language access is a right for individuals with limited English proficiency that can be achieved through medical interpreter services [12]. Nonetheless, it is a skill that requires practice and can be underutilized if not encouraged [12]. This assignment was selected to promote the use of medical interpreter services and to help students develop an empathetic humanistic relationship with patients with limited English proficiency [13]. For asking the preceptor to critique a clinical note, students were asked to upload the original note and describe how they changed the note to improve it. This task was based on learner-driven feedback models, where learners are encouraged to take an active role in the evaluation of their performance to promote student accountability [14]. For follow-up on a patient after the rotation ends, students were asked to write a reflection note on why the patient was admitted to the hospital, why the student chose to follow up on this particular patient, and what the student learned from the experience. We selected this task based on studies in the literature suggesting that continuity of care, even if difficult to achieve between rotations, provides an opportunity for learners to “take ownership” of their patients [15].
All completed assignments were verified using the Canvas (Instructure, Salt Lake City, UT, USA) learning management system. Information was recorded on the timing of the rotation (e.g., the first rotation of the 2019–2020 academic year) and the location where the students completed their clinical experiences (on-campus versus off-campus). Using the Canvas learning management system, we extracted the following data: completion of either observing a procedure (e.g., lumbar puncture), using an interpreter phone to obtain a pediatric history, asking a preceptor to critique a clinical note, or following up on a patient after the rotation ends. We quantified the total amount of students who completed these voluntary assignments for each 4-week rotation and the type of voluntary assignments completed.
We used descriptive statistics to assess the study population in terms of timing and the distribution of voluntary assignment submission among the study subjects. The results are presented as frequencies.
Of the subjects, 77 (58.3%) were on the main campus, while 55 subjects (41.7%) completed their clinical experiences off-campus. During the 2019–2020 academic year, 34 subjects (25.8%) completed at least 1 voluntary assignment (Table 1, Dataset 1).
Overview of voluntary assignment completion
Type of voluntary assignment completion
The distribution of completion of the voluntary assignments was as follows: observe a procedure, 15 (11.4%), use an interpreter phone, 26 (19.7%); ask a preceptor to critique a clinical note, 12 (9.1%), and follow-up on a patient after the rotation ends, 7 (5.3%) (Table 1).
On-campus versus off-campus voluntary assignment completion
Eighteen (13.6%) on-campus and 16 (12.1%) off-campus students completed at least 1 voluntary assignment. The on-campus subjects completed voluntary assignments at the following frequencies: observe a procedure, 9 (6.8%); use an interpreter phone, 13 (9.8%); ask a preceptor to critique a clinical note, 9 (6.8%); and follow-up on a patient after the rotation ends, 3 (2.3%). Off-campus subjects’ frequency of completing voluntary assignments was as follows: observe a procedure, 6 (4.5%); use an interpreter phone, 13 (9.8%); ask a preceptor to critique a clinical note, 3 (2.3%), and follow-up on a patient after the rotation ends, 4 (3.0%) (Table 1).
Timing of voluntary assignment completion
The subjects completed at least 1 voluntary assignment for a majority of the 4-week rotations. For 1 rotation (4), no on-campus subjects completed a voluntary assignment. For 2 rotations (7 and 8), no off-campus subjects completed a voluntary assignment. The subjects completed voluntary assignments at a greater frequency for the first 6 rotations of the academic year. The last 3 rotations had a lower frequency of voluntary assignment completion (Fig. 1, Supplement 1).
Voluntary assignment completion rate per 4-week pediatric clerkship rotation.
We tried to determine whether a large proportion of students would complete at least 1 assignment that could be accomplished at on-campus and off-campus sites by providing a list of voluntary assignments designed to promote students’ growth and development. This study successfully introduced additional educational activities during the clerkship. We demonstrated that on-campus and off-campus students completed at least 1 voluntary assignment, but overall, only 25.8% of students participated. These results imply that roughly a quarter of students will complete voluntary assignments, potentially enhancing their clinical experiences.
There were 3 important, unexpected observations regarding the completion of voluntary assignments. First, a majority of students elected to utilize the interpreter phone to complete their voluntary assignment. This finding demonstrates the ease of accessing this technology within our institution (and within community-based settings), and the frequency with which this assignment was completed may be high enough to consider making it a required assignment. These results also may imply that students understand the value of this particular voluntary assignment. The utilization of a medical interpreter is a patient’s right and should be part of routine practice when caring for patients with limited English-language proficiency. It provides an avenue to acquire essential information on a patient’s history, and it establishes an empathetic relationship with the patient [13]. The frequency of students reporting completion of a voluntary task that is considered a part of the routine clinical workflow suggests that their experience may have been vital to their development as physicians. Further research on this is needed.
Following up on a patient after the rotation ends was the least utilized voluntary assignment, which is not unexpected, as specific learners may experience barriers to achieving continuity of care as they transition to other rotations [15]. However, it should be noted that off-campus students completed this assignment more often (29.1%) than on-campus students (23.4%). It is unknown why this phenomenon occurred. One possibility is that at the end of the rotation, off-campus students remained at the same site to start their next rotation and had greater ease of access. In a community-based hospital setting, the institution is usually smaller and possibly more close-knit; thus, students had more opportunities for continuity of care. Otherwise, students may have had more opportunities for patient ownership as the number of residents present or the patient census may have been lower in community-based settings than in university-based settings.
Our final observation is that when we assess comparability across clinical sites, the clinical aspects of medical training appear to receive the most attention (i.e., patient type). In the United States, there is now an increased emphasis on physicians attaining humanistic qualities as they undergo their training, in addition to being experienced clinically [13]. While most medical schools ensure that this humanistic aspect is part of the curriculum and can be accomplished on-campus, it is unknown whether it is achievable or whether it is ensured in an off-campus setting. We demonstrated a possible way to assess this issue through assignments focused on humanistic aspects of medicine. Our clerkship will reconsider our approach to ensuring comparability by reviewing the type of assignments we require, selecting assignments that highlight the humanistic aspects of medicine, and ensuring that these aspects are achieved at all sites.
The major limitation was that this was a single-center retrospective study. Because the assignments were student-directed, it is possible that students falsified completion of these assignments. We feel, however, that this is highly unlikely, as these assignments were voluntary and were not considered as part of students’ summative performance. It is unknown whether the low completion rate signals students’ disinterest or indicates that these experiences were simply not available. Thus, in the next academic year, we will continue to provide voluntary assignments. If the completion rate continues to be low, we will administer surveys and convene focus groups to determine the reasons why.
In conclusion, our pediatric clerkship values certain assignments that enhance students’ development, but struggles to ensure that they are attainable at all our clinical sites. Our study demonstrated that when provided a voluntary assignment list, some students utilized it, potentially enhancing their clinical experiences. Clerkships that utilize off-campus sites should consider this approach to optimize the pediatric educational experience.
Conceptualization: AKM, CK. Data curation: CK. Formal analysis: CK, AKM. Funding acquisition: not applicable. Methodology: CK, AKM. Project administration: CK. Visualization: not applicable. Writing–original draft: CK. Writing–review & editing: CK, AKM.
No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.
Data files are available from Harvard Dataverse: https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/RC6JL4
Dataset 1. Raw data for the medical students’ voluntary assignments during the pediatric clerkship at Penn State College of Medicine.
Supplement 1. Voluntary assignment completion rate of on-campus and off-campus students per 4-week pediatric clerkship rotation.
Supplement 2. Audio recording of the abstract.
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Total no. of students 77 (58.3) 55 (41.7)
No. of students completing at least 1 assignment 18 (13.6) 16 (12.1)
Observe a procedure 9 (6.8) 6 (4.5)
Use an interpreter phone 13 (9.8) 13 (9.8)
Ask a preceptor to critique clinical note 9 (6.8) 3 (2.3)
Follow-up on a patient after the rotation ends 3 (2.3) 4 (3.0)
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OUR NEW MAILING LIST
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ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY
We're pleased to announce our album launch party will be held at the legendary 100 Club on December 8th 2020. Playing with the James Oliver Band, this will be a celebration of new UK blues music and the long overdue live debut of materials from our upcoming album, Late Night Chicken.
NEW ALBUM RELEASE DATE
We're excited to announce our new Album, Late Night Chicken, out on Lunaria Records on September 25th.This album is heavily influenced by Hill Country Blues with seven original tracks, plus three hand picked covers – each song capturing the live performance of the band in the studio including ‘Can’t Cry No More’ which explores the West African Blues style, with a special appearance from Diabel Cissokho on Kora. Pre-order an advance copy here
https://lunariarecords.com/jimmy-regal-and-the-royals/
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News / Utah / Sub-sections: More sections »EducationKSL InvestigatesYour Life - Your HealthStaying SafeHomeless in UtahInto the Voting Booth
Esar Met makes first court appearance
Posted - Apr. 10, 2008 at 4:04 p.m.
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Sandra Yi reportingThe man accused in the murder of a 7-year-old girl made his first court appearance this morning. Esar Met is charged with child kidnapping and aggravated murder, a capital offense.
Met appeared in court by video from the Salt Lake County Jail. This was his first appearance, so it lasted only about 10 minutes.
Met was wearing a yellow jumpsuit and stood next to a Burmese-speaking interpreter. The judge read the charges against him: child kidnapping and aggravated murder. "And the allegation is that you knowingly caused the death of Hser Nay Moo with aggravated circumstances," the judge said.
Met didn't say much, only nodded or shook his head when the judge asked questions. Met said "yes" when asked if we wanted the consul in his native Myanmar to be informed of his criminal case. Myanmar was formerly known as Burma.
Met said he could not afford an attorney, so the judge appointed him a public defender. That attorney was in court this morning.
When the attorney learned Met's interpreter had been involved in police interviews with one of Met's roommates and some family members, he asked the judge to arrange for a new interpreter with no previous involvement in the investigation.
Charging documents revealed that 7-year-old Hser Nay Moo was sexually assaulted and strangled or suffocated in Met's apartment.
Like the girl, Met is also a refugee from Burma. He had been in the country for only about a month when the crime occurred.
Prosecutors could decide to seek the death penalty in this case. Met is scheduled to be back in court next week for another hearing.
E-mail: syi@ksl.com
Murder and kidnapping charges filed against suspect
4 Davis high schools shift to online learning due to COVID-19 cases as teachers line up to be vaccinated
2 dead, 1 airlifted after crash in Millard County
New UK COVID-19 variant detected in Utah; CDC projects strain will be dominant in US by March
Saved once by fed help, Salt Lake business owner hopes new PPP can get her across pandemic finish line
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Spokane Valley Trampoline Park does not meet state reopening requirements
The general manager said after being closed for 6 months, they couldn't afford to keep the doors closed. The state says the business does not qualify for reopening.
Author: Amanda Roley
Updated: 3:37 PM MDT October 13, 2020
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — Altitude Trampoline Park in Spokane Valley reopened in September after Washington state issued guidelines for gyms in the reopening plan.
The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries said the business does not actually qualify to re-open.
General Manager Kenadee Gadish said after being closed for six months, they could no longer afford to keep the doors closed.
"Our landlord wasn't getting paid, it just was a trickle effect from the top down. Every single person has been affected," Gadish said. "And so, keeping our doors closed, we just decided it's time to stand up, it's time to fight for our business, our community and our employees."
Gadish's family owns the trampoline park and employs about 40 people.
Management believed they could reopen under Washington's Phase 2 guidelines for "indoor fitness and training" requirements.
"Anyone who's been on a trampoline, or in our park, knows that trampoline is a workout," Gadish said. "You jump for 10 minutes and you are tired. It is a great cardio workout."
Altitude made several changes in order to follow to these guidelines.
Capacity is limited to 83 people and sanitization stations are spread throughout the facility. Gadish said they even hired an employee whose only job is to constantly clean high touch surfaces. The foam pits are also cleaned regularly.
"We do spray those down every day and then every week we take all the foam out disinfect it and clean it," Gadish said.
Masks are also required. Unless customers are participating in jumping or exercising. Which Gadish said falls under the "engaged in strenuous exercise" exception in the indoor fitness requirements.
Photos: Spokane Valley trampoline park reopens despite warning from state
Amanda Roley
Credit: Amanda Roley
Shortly after reopening, Washington State Labor and Industries notified Altitude its business does not qualify for reopening at this time.
The letter served as a warning to close immediately, or Altitude would face a health citation and a $9,639 fine.
"They said we need to be shut down because of our family entertainment designation in their system," Gadish said. "They did say if we were classified under a fitness center, then there would be no reason for them to come in, re-inspect, there would be no reason for us to close our doors."
According to Washington State Labor and Industries, the change would require a new business license, which can be a lengthy process.
"As long as they are considered an indoor recreational facility, they're going to have to abide by the rules of facilities like that," Tim Church, with Washington State Labor and Industries said.
Altitude remains open and seeking support from the community through its online petition.
"I hope it gets our word out there and can be a voice for, you know, our business and other locally owned businesses like ours who are struggling through this pandemic", Gadish said.
Majority of COVID-19 deaths in Spokane County associated with long-term care facilities
Spokane County's COVID-19 case rate is three times higher than Washington as a whole
Inslee eases coronavirus restrictions on movie theaters, restaurants, youth sports
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Shadows in the Swiss Paradise
Clive H. Church
Adrian Vatter
Richard Rose claimed in 2000 that threats to Swiss consensus democracy had reached a peak. But in recent years there have been major new developments: shifts in the balance of power; party polarization; changes in public opinion, mainly involving hostility to foreigners; a new abrasive tone to politics and changes in elite behavior. Hence, the country has moved from a paradigmatic case of a consensus democracy to a more polarized, centrifugal and competitive system. To an extent these things have come about because of external pressures and the use made of them by the right-wing Swiss People’s Party. They have left the majority of the Swiss with a deep feeling of alienation and distrust, and the threat of becoming isolated internationally.
Nationalism, Political parties, Populism
The Surprising Success of Multiparty Presidentialism
Carlos Pereira
Marcus André Melo
Until recently, political scientists argued that democracy had poor chances of survival in a multiparty presidential regime. Latin America’s recent experience tells a different story.
Comments on Nationalism and Democracy
Two Traditions of Liberalism
James H. Nichols, Jr.
A review of The Anglo-American Tradition of Liberty: A View from Europe by João Carlos Espada.
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LP/CD Release 6 April 2019
2000 – 2005 (7CD Box)
DISC 1 – RAGIN’ RIVER
DISC 2 – ACOUSTIC
DISC 3 – DELIVERED (Part one)
DISC 4 – DELIVERED (Part two)
DISC 5 – TWILIGHT SKIES OF LIFE
DISC 6 – DEDICAT1ON
FEELIN’ ALIVE (Live CD)
Here we are again, burning down highways, making it groovy, rocky, bluesy and everything in between… The spirit of Rock ‘n Roll is captured on this live album. That is how we feel it and we hope you do to! We called this one Feelin’ Alive, because that is what playing in this band, with these guys, is all about. Night after night, the moment we walk on that stage, we feel alive… we love playing and delivering the goods.
This one captures the heart and soul of my band as we are now! After being on the road for more than 22 years, we are still Feelin’ Alive. It is a great feeling to do what you love. And it feels even better if you know that there are so many people out there that love what you are doing too and give us those positive vibrations night after night. So crank up the sound, let the music touch your soul… and Jump For Joy… As always: Have faith!
Recorded live during the ‘Coming Home Tour 2016’
Jump For Joy
Did You Ever Wander
Bullfrog Blues
Julian Sas: Vocals, all guitars, national duolian, bluesharp
Pierre ‘Boogiemachine’ de Haard: Drums
Phil Poffe: Bassguitar
(Guest) Willem v/d Schoof: Hammond, A 100
(Guest) Roel Spanjers: Hammond, piano
CD List
1996 – Where will it end!?
1997 – A smile to my soul
1998 – LIVE
1999 – For the Lost and Found
2000 – Spirits On The Rise
COMING HOME (CD)
Did You Ever Wonder
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/JulianSas-DidYouEverWonder.mp3
‘Coming Home’ is Julian Sas’s ninth studio album and the first as a foursome with new addition Roland Bakker on keyboards. Fans and critics paying attention to detail already noticed on Sas’s previous outing ‘Bound To Roll’, a modest change of direction. Especially the fat Hammond organ licks caught their attention.
The Road Is My Companion
Stop Talking Jive
Walking Home With Angels
Lying All The Time (Single)
Lying All The Time
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/LATT.mp3
BOUND TO ROLL (CD)
Tear It Up
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/13_Boundtoroll_tearitup.mp3
Bound to Roll, Julian Sas’ eight studio album, is a record that took time to make. More than two-and-a-half years, tells the Dutch blues man, I had tons of ideas and was writing constantly but a lot of that went straight into the bin. ‘Bound to Roll’ is a very personal record. This album is about pleasure, enjoyment, love, loss, pain and sadness. About real life, about the blues, about experiences that, I hope, made me stronger and a better human being. For me making this album was a way of dealing with my emotions.
Life On The Line
Bound To Roll
How Could I’ve Been So Blind
The Blues Won’t Stay
Burnin’ Bridges
Ain’t Backing Down
Life On The Line (Radio Edit)
Single: Life On The Line
WANDERING BETWEEN WORLDS (2CD)
Can’t Settle Down
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/12_Wanderingbetweenworld_cantsettledown.mp3
Live on stage, that’s where Europe’s premiere blues-guitarist Julian Sas is at his very best. Loud and aggressive but equally sensitive and intense. Live this bluesman to the backbone is always an event. His guitar playing is full of passion and spectacular. His voice soulful. The rhythm section, Tenny Tahamata on bass and Rob Heijne on drums, is solid, swinging and pushing Sas to great heights.‘Wandering Between Worlds’ is the first live CD with this band.
Funky News
Ain’t No Change
Sailin’ Into The Unknown
Turpentine Moan
Burnin’ Soul
The Way It Goes
Blues For J
I Take What I Want
This time, My Time
Boogie All Around
WANDERING BETWEEN WORLDS (DVD)
Live on stage, that’s where Europe’s premiere blues-guitarist Julian Sas is at his very best. Loud and aggressive but equally sensitive and intense. Live this bluesman to the backbone is always an event. His guitar playing is full of passion and spectacular. His voice soulful. The rhythm section, Tenny Tahamata on bass and Rob Heijne on drums, is solid, swinging and pushing Sas to great heights.‘Wandering Between Worlds’ is the first live DVD with this band. Also a intimate acoustic studio session was recorded as a bonus cd for this dvd only!
Acoustic Bonus CD
First Rays
Helpin’ Hand
Blues For The Lost & Found
That’s Enough For Me
Morning Rain
RESURRECTION (CD)
Moving To Survive
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/11_Resurrection_movingtosurvive.mp3
Released on January 8, 2007 and featuring 9 tracks and 51 minutes of pure Blues-Rock. All songs are Sas originals.
Runnin’ All My Life
Junkies Blues
Wrong Way Down
DEDICAT10N (2DVD/2CD)
Blues For The Lost And Found
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/10_Dedication_bluesforthelostandfound.mp3
DEDICAT10N, the second DVD release of blues-rocker Julian Sas, is the recording of the show that celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Julian Sas band. A band by many considered to be the best live act from the low-lands and beyond. The show took place in the 013 venue in Tilburg, a town in the southern part of the Netherlands. The gig was a sell-out and we feel touched by a lucky star because this, already legendary, show has been recorded for prosperity in vision and audio. Above all DEDICAT10N is about Julian Sas’ dedication to his music. He plays, talks, thinks and breathes music. Always with passion. Always with devotion and maximum effort. Music is his life.
On DEDICAT10N an extended Julian Sas band can be heard. After many years performing in a trio set-up, Julian added for the recording sessions of his latest studio album ‘Twilight Skies Of Life’ and for the show and recording of this DVD SET DEDICAT10N Hammond organ and piano with the objective of creating a broader and fatter sound. DVD1 features the actual show. DVD2 includes the complete encore, an acoustic studio recording, backstage footage and an interview with popular Arrow Classic Rock DJ Gerry Jungen, who also does the introduction at the beginning of the show. The 2 CD’s together feature the whole show, including the encore.
This man can play the blues. He (Julian Sas) is a great musician. (Blues Matters UK)
The One To Blame
Driftin’ Boogie
Believe To My Soul
Lookin’ For A Friend
Making My Return
I’m Still Cryin’
Make My Water
Tale Spreader
TWILIGHT SKIES OF LIFE (CD)
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/09_Twilightskiesoflife_thatsenoughforme.mp3
Julian Sas stepped into 2005 with a brand-new album, a brand-new band and a brand-new sound. “Twilight Skies Of Life” is Julian’s sixth studio album and a giant leap forward for the axe-man from the Dutch Delta, the ‘Land van Maas en Waal’, that part of the lowlands where rivers Maas and Waal (a branch of the Rhine) are trying to emulate their big sister Mississippi. Julian spent four weeks on “Twilight” in the studio with producer Jos Haagmans, who is best known for his work with multi-platinum Dutch-language bards Boudewijn de Groot and Frank Boeijen. The sound got heavier, muddier, fuller. That has a lot to do with the fact that ten years of experience led to a truly international four-piece. Pieter van Bogaert hails from Belgium and schleps an antique Hammond to the gigs. Drummer Pierre de Haard, despite his Greek moustache, resides in Weeze, Germany. The solid bass is in the hands of Tenny Tahamata, an exponent of the long musical tradition of the Moluccan islands.
The man Sas, his album and his band are still very much rooted in the power-blues they preached all over Europe in the hey-days of “Delivered”. But today’s bigger sound, grown during weeks and weeks of ‘jamming’, has the diversity that reflects Julian’s eclectic taste. He buys 50 albums a month from southern rock to Americana and possesses probably more blues, more ‘jamband’ and more Grateful Dead records than anyone else in Europe.
Freedom Bound
I’m Still Crying
It Ain’t Easy
Devil Got My Number
That’s Enough For Me (Radio Version)
Single: That’s Enough For Me
LIGHT IN THE DARK (CD)
A Light In The Dark (Single Version)
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/08_Lightinthedarm_alightinthedark.mp3
A collection of the best blues ballads by Europe’s premier blues-gitarist Julian Sas
Includes a new version of A Light In The Dark, nowhere else available.
This man can play the blues. He is a great musician (Blues Matters)
Losing Ground
Serves Me Right To Suffer
Is This What They Call The Blues
Where Will It End?!
Make Up Your Mind
Ragin’ River
Single: A Light In The Dark
DELIVERED (2CD)
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/07_Deliverd_makemywater.mp3
This CD is what the thousands of Julian Sas fans at his gigs have been asking for. It is 100% live and the track list includes all the Julian Sas classics and favourites from his catalogue of studio albums plus an exciting version of Jimi Hendrix’ Hey Joe.
“When performing live, Julian Sas and his band sometimes blast out a Hendrix song like Hey Joe or Machine Gun. And I have to say that Julian is about the only one who gets away with it”
“There is a remarkable chemistry between the band members. The rest of the band picks up Julian’s inventive improvisations effortlessly. In a nutshell, superb performers.”
Spellbound Woman
Home Feeling
I Believe To My Soul
A Light In The Dark
When I Boogie
Am I Losing My Way
Mean Old City
I Wonder Who
Travelling Home
Boogie Jam
DELIVERED (DVD)
This DVD is what the thousands of Julian Sas fans at his gigs have been asking for. It is 100% live and the track list includes all the Julian Sas classics and favourites from his catalogue of studio albums plus an exciting version of Jimi Hendrix’ Hey Joe.
The track ‘Blues Lessons’ is only available on this DVD ( and not included in the CD version of this recording)
Blues Lessons
RAGIN’ RIVER (CD)
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/06_Raggingriver_motherearth.mp3
Devil Woman
Tomorrow is a promise (to no one)
Searchin’
Signature Blues
Bonus CD: Acoustic
Texas Tornado (Big Bill Broonzy)
Jockey Blues (Joh Lee Hooker)
Long Distance Call (M. Morganfield)
Cat man Blues (Fuller Allen)
Too Much Alcohol (J.B. Hutto)
SPIRITS ON THE RISE (CD)
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/05_Spiritontherise_rollon.mp3
Mean Street
Right Thing
Hear My Call
If I Had Wings
FOR THE LOST AND FOUND (CD)
Blues For J.
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/04_Forthelostandfound_bluesForJ.mp3
Released in 2000 For The Lost And Found is the third studio-album by Dutch Blues Guitar player and singer Julian Sas. Though recorded as spontaneously as the previous two albums, the sound has become much more transparent. Sas has overcome all technical barriers in the studio but not lost track of what this is all about: music from the heart! Thus the songs from this album are more convincing and stick in your head.
The beautiful combination of Julian’s guitar and the Hammond of sideman Roel Spanjers (J.W. Roy Band) creates a couple of real gems that -despite their length- almost deserve the judgement ‘radio-friendly’. Songs like ‘Restless Heart’ and ‘For The Lost And Found’, but specially ‘Blues For J’ have become new classics!
I Ain’t Afraid
Working Man’s Blues
High & Low
Direction Blues
Don’t Tell Me No Lies
Life’s Devil Ride
Restless Heart
LIVE (Live CD)
Goin’ Down
https://www.juliansas.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/03_Live_goingdown.mp3
Live was Julian Sas’s third record and his first live album. It includes ‘Hey Joe’, ‘Machine Gun Jam’ as well as Julian’s take on Muddy Water’s ‘County Jail Blues. It was recorded at ‘t Vervolg Beverwijk (The Netherlands) on February 20, 1998, and full of honest gutsy music with no needs for overdubs or any other studio gimmickry.
“When performing live, Julian Sas and his band sometimes blast out a Hendrix song like Hey Joe or Machine Gun. And I have to say that Julian is about the only one who gets away with it.”
Maudie
Last man in, first man out
Makin’ my retur/Hey Joe/Makin’ my return/Machine gun Jam
Home feelin’
A SMILE TO MY SOUL (CD)
Last man in first man out
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Gambia’s Truth Commission and Yahya Jammeh’s witch hunters
22 November 2019 By Mustapha K. Darboe, our special envoy to Jambur (Gambia)
The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission has begun to hold hearings outside Gambia’s capital city. It is touring villages where hundreds of citizens were victims in 2009 of mysterious witch hunters. Forced to drink a strange concoction, the victims all got seriously sick. Dozens allegedly died.
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Masirending Bojang was over 80 years old when she was captured in a village called Jambur, South-West of Banjul, Gambia’s capital city. More than ten years later, on November 20, this is where the country’s Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) would meet Bojang to hear her story. The intense heat in the village and her poor health would not deter her. She lives near the market and the village mosque, which is where was the bus stop from where people would be picked up in 2009, as most witnesses would recall, to be transported and supposedly cured of an unestablished ailment.
In 2009, Gambia’s president Yahya Jammeh – who had ruled the country since a military coup in July 1994 and would continue to do so until he was forced out in January 2017 – decided on a witch hunt. People suspected of witchcraft were forced to drink concoctions that allegedly sent dozens to their graves. Over three thirds of the victims were old people, according to testimonies before the TRRC. The youngest who testified before the Commission was in his late forties when he was captured.
Ten years ago, anyone in Jambur would have seen the bus leaving. “I was selling peanuts in the village when one man held my hand and asked me to get into a bus. I asked them where we were being taken but they did not respond,” Masirending Bojang said. As she testified, her elder son Abdoulie Bojang, a private security consultant, sat by her. He was not in the village when the so-called witch doctors descended upon Jambur. He however received a call from a relative informing him that his mother and others had been “kidnapped”. “I drove my vehicle to various places, looking for them but I could not find them,” he told Justice Info in an interview after his mother’s testimony. It was only late in the evening of the following day that he got news that his mother and others had been released. Abdoulie Bojang started to record the names of people who had been taken. He got a list of 62, 49 of which being natives of Jambur.
But according to new evidence, the witch hunting affected hundreds of people. And the TRRC is trying to establish if Jammeh was behind it.
The truth commission settled in the village of Jambur to hear the victims, under a big tent, close to the market.
Jammeh’s phone call
Ensa Badgie was the former chief of the Gambian police. He told the TRRC that he was called one day by the president. “Former President Yahya Jammeh telephoned me personally. He told me Major Solo Bojang and some marabouts were coming. He told me: if you don’t comply, your head will roll. And if anyone does not comply, make sure the person is sacked,” said Badgie. Within 10 minutes after the call, the witch doctors arrived at his office. They were dressed in a red attire that had small mirrors and cowrie shells on it. They took off with dancing, drumming and chanting.
The five witch doctors were reportedly from Guinea. Also accompanying them were the Green Boys, a civilian vigilante group associated with Jammeh. Witnesses and victims consistently stated that soldiers and state vehicles accompanied the marabouts and that the head of their security team was Major Solo Bojang, a prominent member of Jammeh’s hit squad called the “Junglers”. (He had also been the president’s farm manager and a member of the Presidential guard.)
On January 2009, Mustapha Ceesay, a police officer, crossed path with the witch doctors. They claimed he was a wizard, Ceesay told the TRRC. On that day, he said 40 police officers were identified as witches and wizards. But Ceesay would not have it. He thought this was absolute nonsense and insisted he would not take their “cure”. He refused to be bathed and given a concoction. “The Inspector General of the Police [Ensa Badgie] said I was stubborn and I was not loyal to the President,” said Ceesay. As a result, he would be demoted from sergeant to the lowest rank, first class constable. He was also sent to Fatoto, the farthest police station from Banjul.
Other police officers would go with the witch doctors and drink their concoction at a compound in Kololi, about 30 minutes drive from the capital city. One of them was Kumba Jatta, who could not appear before the TRRC because of poor health and memory loss. His daughter, Mamjarra Jatta, blames his father’s poor medical condition on the concoction he drank that year.
It was not just the police officers who confirmed the involvement of state in witch hunting. A Gambian opposition figure, Halifa Sallah, investigated the activities of the witch doctors and published a report in his own newspaper Foroyaa. He was arrested on March 8, 2019, and charged with sedition and spying. Later, the charges would be changed to an attempt to incite people against “government policy on the screening of witches”. Eventually, after pressure from international human rights organizations the charges were dropped and Sallah was freed.
A deadly concoction
Yahya Jammeh’s lifestyle was deeply embedded in mysticism. He walked about with prayer bids and a book that looked like a Quran. He was known for organizing festivals where magicians competed. What remains more sketchy is Jammeh’s motives for witch hunting, the identity of the witch hunters and of the Green Boys, and the nature of the ingredients given to victims.
Out of 18 witnesses who testified before the commission, 13 had drunk the concoction and they all reported health problems. Abdoulie Bojang stated that 18 of those he had recorded on the list of people taken from Jambur village died. Similar stories were told of victims from other communities. Four health complications came up prominent in the narration of victims. They suffered blurred vision - as Masirending Bojang had -, hypertension, severe body ache and excessive headache.
Lamarana Jallow, Sukai Jallow and Fatou Sowe (photo) were captured in the village of Ganloya. They were forced to drink a dubious decoction and bathed in a stinking mixture by the Green Boys of Jammeh.
Sixty-two year old Lamarana Jallow testified with 2 other women, Sukai Jallow and Fatou Sowe. They were all forcefully captured in a village called Ganloya, a little over an hour drive from Banjul. Like all others, they were told they had a sickness and needed some cure. “I was at the market at Ganloya, when the witch doctors came and captured me,” said Jallow. Their batch was taken to a nearby village, Makumbaya, where dozens were waiting in a bus. Then they were taken to a residence in Kololi where they were given a concoction. “After I took the concoction, I had no idea where I was. I spent the whole night unconscious until 10 a.m the following morning,” Jallow testified. When the three old women woke up, they said they were stripped naked by the Green Boys and bathed with a smelly concoction. They would be released on that day. But the humiliation would stay with them for the rest of their lives: when they came back to their community they were stigmatized as witches.
Hallucinations and stomach pain
Victims from Jambur, Ganloya and Makumbaya who testified before the TRRC all endured similar fate. Ensa Badgie also said he heard the army, the intelligence community and other state institutions were affected too, alongside the police.
Karamo Bojang leads the Muslim congregational prayer in the village. Him and his son Omar are the religious leaders in Jambur. Yet that would not spare them. Both were captured, humiliated and forced to drink a concoction. Omar would not remember what happened after he drank it. He said he became unconscious until the following morning.
Others described hallucinating, vomiting and suffering stomach pain. “After drinking the concoction, you could only sit or lie down because of pain,” recalled 74-year old Dembo Mamu Bojang, from Jambur. “My stomach pains, until this moment I cannot do anything,” also said Masirending Bojang.
After Jambur, the TRRC plans to go to Foni, the region of former President Jammeh which, according to accounts, was the most affected in the country by the witch hunting.
Masirending Bojang (photo) was over 80 years old when she was captured in her village, called Jambur, South-West of Banjul, where more than ten years later, the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission has initiated its first hearings in the regions.
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Out of 18 witnesses who testified before the commission, 13 had drunk the concoction and they all reported health problems. Abdoulie Bojang stated that 18 of those he had recorded on the list of people taken from Jambur village died. Similar stories were told of victims from other communities. Four health complications came up prominent in the narration of victims. They suffered blurred vision – as Masirending Bojang had -, hypertension, severe body ache and excessive headache.
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Suboptimizing an Australian ER
By Mark Graban On Aug 2, 2007 Last updated Oct 30, 2012
‘Surgery should be halted' to clear hospital backlog
Sub-optimizing decisions are a fairly universal human behavior, regardless of the industry (or continent). Lean teaches us to look at “value streams” that go across departments and to view operations from a “systems” standpoint, looking at the complexity and the interconnections the best we can.
In the article I've linked to, an Australian hospital has a pretty common problem — the ER is full because they're having trouble getting patients into rooms, the so-called “boarding” problem where patients are kept in the ER longer than they have to. It's a systemic patient flow problem that goes across departments. It might be an overall hospital capacity issue, it's sometimes a process issue where the discharge process is inefficient and inpatients are kept in rooms longer than necessary, thus backing up the ER.
When the ER is full, the hospital can't accept more ambulances. It sounds like, in this case, the patients are kept waiting in the ambulances, which is bad for the patient and it ties up the ambulance resources.
“A specialist in emergency medicine says hospitals in south-east Queensland should stop elective surgery for up to a month to clear a backlog of emergency cases.”
Think about that for a minute. To solve the ER problem, you're going to STOP doing elective surgeries? That seems like a “solution” that a specialist would come up with — concerned only with their own department, the ER, apparently.
What are they going to do to solve the elective surgery queue that would grow by one month??
We need systemic solutions to problems like these. Easier said than done, but Lean methods are having a huge impact with hospitals around the world.
Here's a longer article on the same story. Here, it claims the doctor is asking for a “two day” stoppage on elective procedures. That's better than a full month, but still isn't getting to the root cause of the patient flow problems.
Dr Knox said although stopping elective surgery was not a long-term fix, the situation needed a circuit-breaker.
“If you stopped elective surgery for two or three days, you could then clear emergency departments and let them recover,” he said. “I think that's the only immediate solution.”
At least he realizes it isn't a long-term fix. The queue would eventually re-form if the flow isnt' balanced.
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Anonymous says 13 years ago
Isn’t that what the corporate world and business schools are teaching managers. I have MY budget and will focus on MY objectives.
Unfortunately, yes. I’m not saying hospitals are any worse than other industries.
curiouscat says 13 years ago
I may not have thought this through but couldn’t adjusting elective surgeries serve to balance the flow? Granted I know next to nothing about the gemba of a hospital so what do I know (and it is a fairly lame way to balance the flow).
And I don’t know how obvious the building pattern to overflow is (like it would be wonderful if it slowly went up over the course of a week getting further and further behind. then you could intercede as you saw it start to get bad and slow down scheduling elective surgery for the while to give it some time to catch up. Somehow I doubt the real system would work that way :-(
I would imagine a system that had capacity to work on emergency care when needed there and could shift to other work as available would be ideal. But My in depth knowledge from watching ER doesn’t lead me to think this would actually be done in practice. Sortof like this Toyota Service Dealer example. I would think from a customer service perspective emergency room emergencies would take priority. But my pop hospital administration knowledge tells me that isn’t where the money is (and doctors would rather not deal with inconvenient emergencies) so both might not like a system optimized to deal with emergencies first and fit the other stuff around that need.
andrewmc says 13 years ago
This is a real problem in all hospital systems. The UK in one sense cracked it by putting in place a target that said no patient can ever wait longer than 4 hours from arriving at the ER to being discharged or admitted. Now SOME organisations gamed the system and created short stay observation wards and so on and so forth but most changed the way they work to meet the target.
The problem is that the variation in A&E emergency admissions is to varied to use elective to fill around it. In order to do this you’d have to tell some or all of the elective patients that they are in a line and will be seen in chronological order and you think you should get to them based on historical demand the 3rd week in September but it could be sooner or later depending on those admitted as emergencies in the mean time.
It is incredibly difficult to balance emergency and elective surgical flows. One thing that can be done though is to change the way patients are triaged and the conditions that they are admitted for. For example some patients suffering a trauma type injury of the leg and foot might require surgery but prior to surgery they may need some time to become stabilised. Depending on the injury it might be possible for these patients to go home for 24-48 hours and then be re-admitted for their surgery where as traditionally these patients have been provided with beds.
This is an incredibly difficult problem to solve, if you prioritise the emergencies all the time patients waiting for elective surgery will be penalised and if you keep them seperate and its a quiet day for emergencies slots go to waste.
To curiouscat — you’re right, there IS a need (and opportunity) to level load elective surgeries throughout the day and throughout the week.
I don’t have the data in front of me, but I’ve heard enough hospitals report this to think it’s generally true – the pattern of elective surgeries is LESS level than the pattern of surgeries that come via the ER. The ER usage is normally very predictable, you can anticipate when the OR’s will be needed by the ER patients (other than in cases of extreme catastrophe).
But, the “need” to stop elective surgical procedures for two days or a whole month would seem to indicate a wholesale capacity shortage that needs addressed.
Some questions to ask:
1) What is the utilization of OR’s throughout the day? Are they underutilized in the afternoons because everyone wants to do surgeries in the morning?
2) Are you blocking out times for particular surgeons, who then don’t use the time, letting the room go to waste?
3) What are your standard methods (and times) for room turnover between procedures? You can often free up capacity through this and other operational improvements outside of the surgery itself.
It just seems irresponsible to just stop doing procedures, even if “elective.”
The pattern of elective surgeries is less level for a variety of reasons, not because the demand is not constant but because of Mura.
The uneveness in elective surgeries is simply because of the way that primary care and secondary care choose to manage them. For example a orthopod may run his out patient surgeries on Tuesdays and Thursdays and only operate on Monday and Friday mornings.
If the orthopods do not pool referrals depending on the day you are referred you could wait anywhere between a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 5 days.
Time is almsot certainly carved out by Trauma and elective and then by each surgeon working in a specialty so its very possible that you could have some sessions under or not utilised at all. For example 3 weekends ago a hospital that I was working in admitted nearly 30 people in 48 hours for trauma sugery up from 5-8 per day.
This just causes chaos. Thankfully the rest of the week fewer patients were admitted but lets say you have no trauma was admitted, how can you get people in for elective surgery at no notice. Most people when confronted with an elective operation have to plan around it, so they are give a date and a time and show up and expect it to be carried out. If on the other hand a hospital expects 5 trauma surgeries to be performed per day and none are admitted it is very difficult to fill those slots at no notice.
As to change over, there is unquestionably room to improve the question is whether on a 10 hour all day list completing 4 knee’s or hip’s, saving 15 minutes on the change over is of a material benefit.
I was in a 2.5 hour knee replacement last Thursday afternoon and I am not sure that I’d have wanted to be the next person on the list or to try and get a 5th joint instead of the current 4. It is physically exhausting work and to stand for 10 hours and conduct surgery has to be draining.
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As Devils hockey grows ever closer, we will want to know just where to watch them. Well, MSG has us covered, putting out the Devils’ TV schedule.
MSG+, as usual, will carry the bulk of the games. A handful will be on MSG+2, MSG and NBCSN. Pregames will start at 6:30 PM for the games televised at 7 PM and 12:30 PM for 1 PM start times. The games on NBCSN (Tuesday, February 9 versus Pittsburgh; Sunday, March 7 at Washington; Tuesday, March 23 at Philadelphia; and Sunday, March 29 at Boston) will have their standard pregame show – where they essentially ignore the Devils and focus on the usual.
Most of the start times for games are 7 PM or 1 PM with two exceptions: Saturday, February 20 when the Sabres visit is a 12:30 start as is the game on April 24 game (Saturday) at the Penguins. The NBCSN games start at 6 PM for the Penguins game, 5 PM for the Capitals game, 7 PM for the Flyers game and 5:30 PM for the Bruins game.
In other news, the Devils made some roster cuts. The team announced that Nick Merkley, Ben Street, Brandon Gignac, Colton White and Josh Jacobs were placed on waivers. They all cleared and will likely be assigned to AHL Binghamton.
Nate Schnarr, Brett Seney, Kevin Bahl, Nikita Okhotiuk, Reilly Walsh and Evan Cormier have been assigned to Binghamton (who will actually be playing at the Devils’ practice rink – the RWJBarnabas Health Hockey House – and will be using “the NHL Devils’ old game-day locker room” according to Amanda Stein.
One player who the Devils picked up on waivers was goaltender Eric Comrie from Winnipeg. With the retirement of Corey Crawford, the Devils needed another goalie with NHL experience. He has it, albeit very limited, making eight NHL appearances.
Comrie is 25-years-old, drafted in 2013 by the Jets, but played last season with the Red Wings (three games at the NHL level) and the Manitoba Moose (AHL affiliate of the Jets). His NHL credentials include a 2-5-0 record, while he has a .911 save percentage in 203 AHL games according to Chris Wescott.
In further news, Stein is reporting that Kyle Palmieri is okay. He left a scrimmage on Sunday, but returned to practice this morning.
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Publishing Your Instapage Landing Page
And Last But Not Least… Heatmaps & A/B Testing
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Building landing pages for your websites, especially for mobile users, can be tricky – but Instapage pretty much solves 99.9% of the issues associated with building landing pages that covert…
Landing pages are the best way to grow email lists, sell products online, and build up your brand. Life without landing pages, from a marketing perspective, is a life wasted. But building quality, high-converting landing pages is hard, right? You need a designer and stuff, yeah? And that costs money. Big money sometimes…
Well, not anymore. Instapage is a tool that lets anymore build high-quality, high-converting landing pages for their blogs, websites, and e-commerce stores – and you don’t need ANY code or HTML knowledge. It is designed to be simple, intuitive, and easy to use. But is Instapage all its cracked up to be? Read on to find out…
You can build all kinds of pages with Instapage; everything from landing pages to actual WordPress pages. And there’s no HTML or coding required!
Instapage is a cloud-based service that lets you create amazing-looking landing pages with having to know any code or HTML. You can build all kinds of pages with Instapage; everything from landing pages to actual WordPress pages.
194+ Pre-Made Templates
Drag n’ Drop Editor To Build & Customise Pages
Integration With All Major Email Providers
Free Hosting For All Your Forms
Ability To Create Mobile Versions of Landing Pages
Full Support For AMP Pages
The idea of Instapage is to effectively make the job of a web designer redundant. It takes care of all the technical things; coding, design elements, and lets you pull everything together simply via dragging and dropping things on the page.
It is remarkably simple, but Instapage’s real USP is that it comes fully-loaded with over 194 pre-made templates to get you started, so you can implement and edit one of these and get started collecting leads and emails right away.
From here, you can launch multiple landing pages across your websites and social media channels. Instapage is also great for designing Facebook and Instagram adverts, squeeze pages, and promotions for your site’s content and products.
Instapage’s Beautiful Landing Page Editor – For Me, It’s The #1 Editor of its Kind For Ease of Use & Customisation Options
As noted above, building an actual landing page in Instapage is really simple – even if you’ve never built one before. Once you’re signed up, simply navigate to Create a Standard Page and you’ll be given the option to create using the following templates:
Template – Pick a landing page from over 195 pre-built options
AMP – Build a landing page that is designed for AMP pages
Upload Instapage File – Use a Downloadable Page To Get Started
AMP templates are only available on higher plans, however, so please be aware of this before making your purchase. Why? Simple: having the ability to build landing pages for AMP is a big USP, something a lot agencies want – and will pay for. Smaller publishers and bloggers can get buy with it, hence why it is ONLY included on the enterprise plans.
Once you’ve chosen your template (you can also build from scratch too if you like), you will be directed to the Instapage Editor, which is where you customise your landing page to fit your exact requirements. As noted earlier, the Instapage Editor is geared around dragging and dropping elements. This makes for speedy development and makes it really easy to quickly build-out your pages.
Instapage Includes Over 194 Premium Templates, So Making Your First, Professional-Looking Landing Page Takes Mere Moments…
Unlike a lot of page builders, Instapage lets you place elements anywhere you like – even if they look stupid. Thrive Leads does not allow this, for instance, and it is one of the most annoying things about that plugin and others. With Instapage, you can move and place elements wherever you like.
Inside the editor, you have access to the following editable elements:
Headlines & Paragraphs
As I said, Instapage lets you completely customise the entire landing page. You can place elements wherever the hell you like and you can then start layering things to finish off the look and feel. You can then use Instapage’s pixel distances read-out to ensure all your elements are positioned optimally.
Another cool option inside the editor? You can select a bunch of elements and then align them together horizontally or vertically, with precise, pixel-perfect alignment. And when you have everything in place, you can start augmenting button colors, text sizes, and fonts.
Out of all the landing page builders I have used over the years, Instapage’s is definitely one of the easiest. There are no limits on what you can and can’t do and this is great for getting creative and building-out truly unique-looking landing pages. Got your landing page looking badass? The next step is adding clickable elements. And, again, this is super easy…
All you have to do is click on an element, say, your CTA button, for instance, and add in the appropriate link. You can add all kinds of links too – even links to an additional landing page. Once you’ve done this, your landing page is ready to go live. But there is one more thing you need to consider first…
Do you need to build a mobile version of your landing page? Keep in mind that over 60% of global internet traffic is now on mobile. With this in mind, you should definitely be making mobile AND desktop versions of each of your landing page.
Instapage makes this very easy, however, because it will automatically generate a mobile version of your current landing page. All you have to do is click on the mobile tab to view it and edit it. And if that wasn’t enough, Instapage saves and runs both styles of pages, even if the design elements are different.
You Can Build Mobile & AMP-Ready Landing Pages with Instapage
With this feature, you can quickly build a landing page and then edit it for mobile without having to rebuild the entire landing page with mobile users in mind. This will save you HOURS of time in the short, medium, and longterm. It is also one of my favourite aspects of this software.
With a mobile and desktop landing page built, you’re free to publish it on your platforms and you don’t have to worry about any loading and/or formatting issues for smaller screens. Everything is perfectly optimized and this, over time, will bolster your conversions and generate A LOT more leads for your business.
If you’re creating LOTS of landing pages – like ones for all aspects of your business – and you want them to have a similar look and feel, InstaBlocks is the idea solution to all of your problems. With InstaBlocks, you can create and re-use core elements time and time again.
For instance, say you like to have a testimonial block on all your landing pages. Or a contact form. With InstaBlocks, you create it once and then save it for later. And when you come to build a new landing page, all you have to do is go to My Blocks and insert it where you want.
You can use InstaBlocks to save you most-used elements, things like logos, contact forms, high-converting CTA buttons – whatever! And the next time you build a form, you have all your most-used elements ready to be dropped into place, saving you a ton of time.
InstaBlocks is great for anyone that builds A LOT of landing pages. If you’re launching several or more at one time, and the only difference is the copy you’re using, InstaBlocks is ideal because you can quickly load elements, add the copy, and then you’re done.
It’s also great for keeping a tight-brand focus on all your landing pages.
Once you’ve done all the design and editing and you’re happy with the landing page, it’s time to publish it. Unlike a lot of landing page builders, Instapage is platform agnostic which means you can publish direct to WordPress, Drupal, Facebook or a custom domain.
Most landing page builders focus on WordPress, so having the ability to publish your landing pages to Drupal and Facebook, as well as other custom domains is a HUGE USP for Instapage that places it well about 99.9% of other page builders.
For WordPress users, there is a dedicated Instapage plugin that allows you to view and edit your current campaigns. The plugin is great for quickly publishing or taking landing pages offline. It’s also nice to be able to see all the current landing pages running on your site in one place.
I also love that you can publish direct to Facebook. If you do Facebook advertising, having the ability to publish landing pages direct the world’s biggest social networking platform is HUGE, as potential leads can go straight from Facebook directly into your sales funnel.
If you’re serious about your marketing, you’ll know that conversion rate optimisation (CRO) is key when doing anything online. CRO is basically what you do to maximise your results – be they sales, leads, or sign-ups.
For instance, a basic example of CRO involves using heatmaps to see how users are interacting with your landing pages. With a heat map, you can see where the most interactions with your forms are. If most users are focussed towards the left side, you move your CTA over to the left side. Simple, right?
Another is A/B testing copy, CTAs, and the placement of elements. This way you can see which copy and CTAs convert best. And in Instapage you can do all of the above, which lets you test and find out which campaigns work the best. Once you have a winner, you use that one.
Example: design two landing pages with different styles of copy and CTAs and then run them side-by-side, showing 50% or your audience Version A and 50% of your audience Version B. Let the campaigns run for a few days and then check the results, using Instapage’s heatmaps tool.
Which campaign had the most clicks? Which campaign got the most leads? Did the layout of Version A yield better results in the the layout of Version B? With these tools you can find out, and when you know, you can use the winning formula to maximise your lead capture results.
Instapage runs three pricing options; each plan comes with 200,000 unique visitors a month plus 50 published landing pages. I’ve detailed each Instapage plan in more detail below:
The Core Plan – $79 a month, gets you access to Instapage’s basic features
The Optimization Plan – $129 a month, gets you access to all basic features plus A/B split testing, Heatmaps, and Dynamic Text Replacement.
Team & Agency Plan – $229 a month, gets you access to ALL of Core and Basic’s features plus 15 sub accounts and branded lead notifications.
Instapage isn’t the ONLY tool you can use to build EPIC landing pages. LeadPages is arguably its closest rival. And both platforms are very, very good. I do tend to prefer working with Instapage, though…
Why? I find it simpler to work with and I adore its pre-set forms on modules – they look amazing. With Instapage, I can build a brilliant-looking landing page in a matter of minutes. I can plug it into my site and hook it up to an email service. But best of all, I can make everything 100% mobile-focused too.
Instapage’s built-in CRO tools – heatmaps and A/B testing abilities – are also superb and are an ideal way to improve the conversion rates for your campaign. This is why some Instapage users report increasing the performance on their landing pages by upwards of 400%!
Bottomline? If you want to build epic landing pages that work on all major platforms, and you want CRO tools for testing, Instapage is the #1 option right now for marketeers of all sizes. Nothing else on the market is as easy and powerful as this near-perfect landing page builder software.
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Patent Filing Error Means no Military Apple Tanks are Coming
Jeff Gamet
Aug 10th, 2016 10:40 AM EDT | News
Yesterday the internet was busy speculating about why Apple patented an articulated joint system that’s perfect for military vehicles. The patent seemed out of place for an electric car, and it turns out that’s the case because the law firm handling patents for Apple says it was accidentally assigned to the wrong company thanks to a clerical error.
typographic error gave Apple a military vehicle patent
The Morrison and Foerster law firm filed a Request for Certification of Correction on August 9th stating Apple was unintentionally named as the patent assignee due to a “typographical error.” The patent actually belongs to military vehicle maker BAE Systems, which makes much more sense.
Yesterday’s patent assignment was seen as more proof Apple is working on a car. The patent spurred discussions about how articulated joints fit into Apple’s vehicle plans, and was even a topic we discussed on our Daily Observations podcast. We speculated Apple could be looking at mass transit vehicles like busses, was obfuscating their real intentions, or simply patented an idea that came up during the car design process. In other words, there wasn’t an obvious use for the patent—and now we know why.
Apple’s electric car development program is still unconfirmed, leaving it open to rumor and speculation. TMO’s sources say the company is serious about its car, dubbed Project Titan.
Bob Mansfield, Apple’s go-to guy for secret projects and engineering wizard, was recently put in charge of Project Titan—a sign the company is serious about getting into the automotive market. Mr. Mansfield has been working as a behind the scenes figure at Apple for the past few years, and has a reputation for bringing products to market, or killing them if he thinks they’re a dead end.
Since Apple isn’t going to be a contractor for military vehicles, the big question is how do you get from Apple Inc to BEA Systems with a typographical error? Morrison and Foerster very likely have a computerized template system for generating the patent filing forms for their many clients. There’s probably shortcut codes assigned to each client, and the codes for Apple and BAE Systems are just close enough that someone accidentally typed the wrong one.
Patently Apple noted the patent application was filed in July 2015, which left plenty of time to notice and correct the error. Either no one was paying attention, or the law firm felt it was or faster to correct the error after the patent was granted. Either way, we won’t be seeing any Apple Tanks on the battle field.
Tags: Apple, car, patent
wab95 (@wab95)
JI: I’d like us to file a patent for an articulated joint system.
TC: Why? Are you planning on designing a tank for the military?
JI: Nothing like that. I’ve been talking to this chap who’s got a great idea for an autonomous workforce. They just need a better ground transport mode.
TC: Who is this and what’s his idea?
JI: The name’s Davros, and it’s a device he calls the Dalek. From his specs, they could be a real game changer.
iJack (@ijack)
This is just damned weird!
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We called our customers daily (& frequently their customers - end users), rapidly prototyped design iterations, consistently reviewed for richer feedback. Constantly validating what was valuable before jumping to the best way to build it.
Following a dual track agile workflow & working as a distributed team with stakeholders across the US, development teams in Kolkata & ourselves in Pune, we architected an enterprise solution, executing quality in record time.
A portable solution using Kubernetes, docker, MEAN stack, RabbitMQ, Redis, automated backups & restorations, scripts for various customer installs on-prem across various versions of RHEL & Cent OS which works as a hybrid system with machine learning on the cloud & data processing on-prem: a perfect mix of security, performance reliability.p>
We understood the spirit of the product well along with senior stakeholders, collaboratively conceptualising it. Given our deep understanding of the ecosystem in which it existed, it made sense that we played a key role behind the core identity of MDB. Brining in the name ‘Make Data Better’, a logo which captured the spirit & essence of the product.
What does our customer have to say
We initially engaged Locusnine for visual designs. Their deep expertise in user experience - asking the hard questions and relentlessly pursuing to get the right answers - was a pleasant surprise. In our journey since, they’ve shaped more than just our next gen product, often influencing our thinking and developing robust agile practices of working together. They actually live the processes they preach. Their attitude and skill set has left us delighted - always on time!
Bill Winkler, Former CTO - Global IDs
The Locusnine Difference
Representing at MIT Chief Data Officer Conference
Working in close conjunction, alongside the Global IDs team at their MIT product showcase in the summer of 2018.
Our CEO was present at MIT alongside the Global IDs team to display and showcase the product at a global forum. We spoke with the cutomers and end-users directly during the launch.
Booth & Brochures Design
Key stakeholders of the MDB project (pictured right standing against the backdrop of the Global IDs booth designed by Locusnine for the MIT Chief Data Officer and Information Quality Symposium 2018.
An informative brochure showing the different phases of data maturity. The brochure was conceptualized and designed by Locusnine, exclusively for the MDB product.
Interactive Visualisation
Interactive visualisation showing three dimensional representation of a data ecosystem. Different layers represent different levels in the ecosystem. This was co-created by Locusnine and Vijay Krishna.
Webinars,Presentations,
We helped them with displaying their product through webinars and presentations. We assisted them with Visual Designs and collaters for their presentations
We wrote a series of blogs around GDPR, collaborating with legal experts.
Some of these were later being considered to be published as an ebook.
We worked on helping the MDB team with product marketing as well.
Get smart with data protection
Remember Truman Burbank? He was yet another ordinary guy who had everything going for him except one small thing; he had no privacy. Millions of people all over the world, had access...
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What does it really mean to be compliant with GDPR? - Know thy challenge?
In less than 2 months, the data protection laws of the European Union are going to undergo the...
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How to be compliant with GDPR?-Know thyself
Sun Tzu once said, “Know the enemy and know yourself; in a hundred battles you will never be in peril. When you are ignorant of the enemy, but...
Your first steps to GDPR compliance
The biggest obstacle while dealing with a problem is to figure out where to start. Considering GDPR comes with an exorbitant penalty, it is worrisome for the companies and...
Your second step to GDPR
Has it ever happened to you that you come across a contact saved in your phone but you cannot recollect who the person is or how you got the number in the first place? Data can be...
Power to the people, right on, GDPR
John Lennon once sang power to the people and General Data Protection Law did just that for the masses. The data subjects and the data controllers are at the heart of the GDPR...
Reclaiming control over your data
As we have mentioned earlier, the General Data Protection Regulation is a law made to give the data subjects (citizens) more control over their data. The data subjects have been given the...
Third Part Processing under GDPR
Even though the data subjects and the data controllers are at the heart of the General Data Protection Regulation, the processors are also affected by the regulation. Who is a processor?...
GDPR: The journey so far
General Data Protection Regulation is a law that had millions of people on their toes even before it came into force. Companies across the globe that could be impacted by the regulation have...
GDPR: The torchbearer for better data privacy laws
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GBSB6 – Meet the 8th contestant to leave The Great British Sewing Bee
First, the sewists had to follow a pattern they have never encountered before, as judges Patrick Grant and Esme Young asked them to make a Filipino terno blouse. Delicate-looking but deceptively robust, this garment involved difficult-to-handle fabrics worked into distinctive, voluminous butterfly sleeves and intricate covered buttons.
In the transformation challenge, the sewers had to work with Provencal table cloths from France. These colourful, strikingly patterned cloths must be transformed into a brand new outfit in just 90 minutes, making imaginative use of the distinctive, bold print.
And for the made-to-measure challenge, the sewers had to take on the dramatic Flamenco skirt from southern Spain. They created the perfect figure-hugging fit combined with impactful ruffles achieved by inserting yards and yards of fabric into the skirt.
Abraca-Patrick! #SewingBee pic.twitter.com/wWCLcqZgRU
— Sewing Bee (@sewingbee) June 10, 2020
This week Mark sadly had to leave the show after his transformation jacket didn’t stand out from the crowd and his wrap skirt was well made but didn’t quite do enough to impress the judges. The competition is certainly getting tougher as we head into Semi-Finals week!
GBSB6 – Exclusive interview with week 8’s eliminated Bee!
When did you first start sewing and why do you love it so much?
I first learned to sew in October 2016. I had sewn at school but they didn’t have the resources to teach it properly. My husband studied fashion at uni and he made the bridesmaids dresses when we got married. This encouraged me to start sewing classes.
Who was your mentor?
My mentors have been Jules Fallon whose sewing classes I attended and my husband Clive, who has always been endlessly supportive of my drive and passion to learn this craft.
What is your favourite garment to sew/or your speciality?
My favourite garment to sew so far has been the Victorian-style sleeved cape coat. I’ve made one for myself and my husband now, lovely and warm and swishy. I also love sewing vintage style shirts from 1970s patterns, usually bought from eBay or a local charity shop.
Why did you want to be a Great British Sewing Bee and who did you want to most impress of the Judges?
It was my husband who started my GBSB application, but we finished it together. I never thought I’d actually get on the programme, it still feels quite unreal. I suppose I most wanted to impress Patrick because of his Savile Row background, as I’ve made tailored garments up to now, shirts, jackets, coats and trousers. Although Esme is quite a tough cookie to impress too. She’s vastly experienced in this field of course. Joe is completely lovely and always a welcome happy face to see when the pressure is on. He knew when to give us space and when to chat.
I tried to pace myself nicely so I wouldn’t be stressed or pressured when the clock was running out of time. It didn’t always go to plan though.
Describe your experience on first walking into the sewing room on this year’s Sewing Bee, and which challenge were you fearing the most?
It was a very magical and surreal moment when I walked into the sewing room for the first time, I couldn’t believe I was there. It was just how I imagined it, stuffed full of lovely fabrics and all things haberdashery. I was most worried about the Transformation challenge, as this is something I had never attempted before and I didn’t really know how I could prep for this. I had always worked from patterns, either ones I’ve bought or drawn myself. The transformation round was completely out of my comfort zone.
What was your best and worst moment that first week?
The hardest thing that first day was learning everybody’s names! As far as the challenges were concerned, I wanted to learn from it and most of all, to enjoy it. The time pressures were tough to get used to. At home you can take as much time as you like, but in the sewing room it’s very different. I thought the most important thing was to finish the garment. If it’s not finished the judges will leap on that.
The best feeling was getting the first garment made, finished and on the mannequin. That was a really good feeling, to have got the first one finished.
How did you try and stay calm when things were going badly wrong or you ran out of time?
That was tough, it was easy to start panicking, but that’s not productive. There’s not too much time for going back and worrying about small details when you’ve a whole garment to finish. I always tried to pace myself, not get bogged down with any one point.
Do you have a special attachment to a sewing tool?
My husband bought me a beautiful new sewing box and kit before I started. It’s covered in a classic and lovely Liberty print, ‘the strawberry thief’. That kit and sewing box meant such a lot, very thoughtful indeed. He’s good at that though. And it fitted perfectly in my suitcase too!
In your sewing life: What has been your worst sewing disaster – and your biggest triumph?
I don’t think I’ve had big disasters in sewing so far. I always learn from what I’ve just made. There’s always parts of it I wish I’d done better or differently. Sewing is a pleasurable thing for me, so I’m not going to sulk over mistakes. Learn from it, move on, and try not to do it again. I’m particularly proud of a waistcoat I made, it was my first waistcoat and I was very pleased indeed. It wasn’t perfect, but for my first one it was cracking.
Do you make for family and friends as presents? What is your most asked for garment?
I have made gifts for family, not always clothes, but something they can use or enjoy. Pencil cases; makeup bags, beach bags, aprons. I made a lovely Harry Potter costume for my sister last Christmas as she loves Harry Potter. My most admired item must be my Victorian-style sleeved cape coat. It’s also my most favourite piece so far.
Describe your style, and how much of your own clothes do you make?
I’m quite vintage in style, but eclectic too, and might seem an eccentric dresser some days. I make more and more of my clothes now. The more things I learn to sew, the less inclined I am to buy them from the shops. The exception is vintage clothing which I love too.
Can you give a sewing tip for amateur sewers who have been enjoying the show?
If you have a yearning to make something but don’t feel confident you can, then just do it. You’ll be surprised what you can do. Believe in yourself and give it a crack. I made things on GBSB that I thought were way out of my ability but always ended up making a fairly decent garment.
Was it hard to keep a secret that you were going to be on the show?
The secrecy was super difficult, I just wanted to tell everyone, but of course I couldn’t. My husband, Clive, was super proud and wanted to broadcast it to the world. It’s so nice now I can talk about it a little more.
What is the best way to describe the relationship between this year’s Bees?
The bees are all so different, we come from different backgrounds and came to sewing in different ways. But we are united through our passion and have all become firm friends. It’s been a very bonding experience, I’ve never had anything like it before.
What will you take away from your experience of being on The Great British Sewing Bee?
I’ll take away the confidence it’s given me. The new friends, the wonderful and life changing experience it’s given me.
What’s next for you in the sewing world?
GBSB has made me see that creativity is my passion and I need to bring that to my working life too. To make my career something I’m passionate about is my goal now. No more corporate treadmill, it’s moonlight, music, love and romance both at home and in my career.
Mark studied music at college, before becoming a personal banker but he keeps his love of music alive by playing as a pianist in the evenings after work.
Mark has been sewing for three years. He wanted to sew as a young boy, but never had the confidence. He learned basic skills at the local haberdashery and now sews vintage inspired menswear for himself, his husband and dogs. Mark has a love of big collars and cuffs, with inspiration taken from Dr Who costumes.
Follow Mark on Instagram at sewmarkfrancis
Categories: Great British Sewing Bee Series 6 Tags: bbc1, dressmaking, esme young, GBSB, gbsb6, Great British Sewing Bee, Patrick Grant, sewing bee, stitchers
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Linking Nature Conservation and Zoos
Species : dwarf crocodile
West African Primate Conservation
he West African Primate Conservation Action (WAPCA) is an NGO working to safeguard four highly threatened primates in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire. An initiative of Heidelberg Zoo, and supported by currently 18 Zoological Collections, WAPCA has been active since 2001 working closely with the Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission of Ghana to establish long term sustainable conservation programmes, both insitu and exsitu.
WAPCA primarily concentrates on four key areas:
A captive breeding programme originating from rescued and rehabilitated wild caught primates based at the Endangered Primate Breeding Centre (EPBC) at Accra Zoo and the Forested Enclosure at Kumasi Zoo.The primates, notably the white-naped mangabey and the Roloway monkey, held at these two zoos participate in the EEP and since joining have received and transferred seven animals significantly contributing to the genetic diversity of the species.
Community-based field work in habitat range areas of the wild primate populations. Empowering communities to manage their natural resources, to patrol and protect the forests and the primates, create community tree nurseries for reforestation and sustainable use, facilitate transboundary activities with Cote d’Ivoire and develop sustainable livelihoods and promote green value chains.
WAPCA Research Group is a collaboration between local and international Universities established to collect data in cohesive manner. Research focuses both on captive and in-situ projects allowing our conservation actions to be well informed for maximum impact and to evaluate our actions when carried out.
Both the EPBC and the Forested Enclosure provide a crucial educational tool for both local and international visitors to the zoos. This captive populations inspire, engage and empower visitors to consider their daily actions and actively participate in the protection of the planet and the animals which we share it with.
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can a coyote kill a deer
Coyotes prefer semi-open country and like to travel on ridges or old trails. Various studies show coyote predation accounts for anywhere from 37% to 80% of fawn mortality. It won’t have any effect on coyotes or your deer hunting.”, Ronald Kays, co-author of the aforementioned study in the Journal of Wildlife Management, told The Wildlife Society, “Reducing coyote numbers to increase deer won’t help, and it could create further problems if their social structure is interrupted. In 1986, had a healthy herd of about 15,000 whitetails, and a low coyote population. The predominant pelage coloration … When they prey heavily on newborn fawns, it’s usually a sign that Mother Nature is working to balance population inequities. But if you have coyotes and you want to keep hunting deer, you’d better start thinking about erasing some coyotes. In fact, Ontario researchers John Benson of Trent University and Brent Peterson of the Ministry of Natural Resources documented four different coyote packs killing … Remove a dominant coyote from an area, and it’s likely that more coyotes will swarm in and jockey for position.”. But don’t jump to conclusions just yet. It has been said that the coyote's favorite food is anything they can chew. “A friend killed a coyote just a few years ago and witnessed deer reacting negatively to the sight/smell of the carcass an hour later while he was still on stand.”, It’s true that coyotes can affect deer populations, with their most notable impact being on fawns. Bottom line: We can hypothesize that coyotes primarily affect deer herds by killing fawns, but there are still a … When the snaring program was stopped for two years, the coyote population rebounded, and the deer population again decreased. Mule deer populations around the West are down — 31% since 1991 — and some people blame coyotes. Didn't get to take a pic because my friend didn't really want to stick around lol. Although no predator-induced deaths occurred between 151 and 180 days, coyotes did kill one deer at the 195-day mark. In fact, many of these anecdotes border on sheer nonsense. For example, biologists have proven that changes in deer yard quality and overall logging practices have as much, if not more, impact on deer survival.”. After that, widespread trapping efforts timed around fawn drop in the spring can help as well. Coyotes infrequently kill healthy adult deer. COYOTES KILL FAWNS. Coyotes sleep during the day and hunt in the moonlight. Under such conditions, coyotes could theoretically remove enough adult does from a herd to markedly affect local populations. Additional studies by Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists from 1967 through 1969 found deer hair in 57 percent of coyote scats examined during summer. In the spring coyotes focus on hunting deer fawns, and in areas without wolves or bears coyotes are usually the largest source of fawn mortality. Coyotes killed 7 deer, whereas wolves killed 3 and bears and bobcat trailing behind with 1 each. “Yes, it happens, but they (coyotes) are not very successful, especially on bare ground,” he said. Next, you’ll need to consider the aftereffects of the shot. You can hear footsteps. It i… Research has also shown that deer predation by domestic dogs can be much worse than that caused by wolves or coyotes. Weighing up to 55 pounds, the Eastern coyote of the Adirondacks is believed to be a distant coyote-timber wolf crossbreed. One of the most difficult problems deer herds face is mushrooming populations — not just in Texas, but across much of the United States. Coyotes don’t cache their leftover food. Some species of preferred deer browse are invasive, meaning they can quickly take over a landscape and choke out other desirable plants, trees and shrubs. The coyote stopped in its tracks, did an about-face, and approached my stand. Such losses, however, are more often the result of improperly managed deer herds. EXPLORE OTHER MEDIA 360 PROPERTIES FOR OUTDOORS ENTHUSIASTS, View More Dan Schmidt Deer Blog - Whitetail Wisdom, “The Decline of the Deer” – An Essay by Avery Gilks | Mightier Than The Sword, Get Daily Updates from Deer Study Group | Deer & Deer Hunting | Whitetail Deer Advice and Instruction, Common Myths & Mistakes When Planting Brassica Food Plots, SneakyHunter Bootlamps: Taking Stealth to a New Level. The primary deer predators in the Southeast are typically coyotes, bobcats, and black bears with the exception of cou-gars and red wolves where they exist. Although a coyote may kill a fawn or deer in deep snow, it will also readily eat the carcass of a dead deer and other dead animals. He bases his opinions on experiences he’s had with raising deer and managing hunting club properties in New Jersey. To prey nonselectively, the coyotes needed extreme snow depths and extended periods of cold weather. So yes, coyotes do prey on deer, and in some instances they impact deer populations. However, if your main purpose of shooting a coyote is simply just to “take it off the landscape,” and you have no intention of utilizing the animal, let it walk. They’re wreaking havoc on our deer herd.” “Ten-four,” I nodded. Big bucks, land management, rut reports, and tips for the whitetail obsessed. For 3 consecutive years coyotes caught and killed more adult deer leaving their competition in the dust. There is little solid data to lend credibility to the idea that coyotes can (and will) kill mature whitetails or that we should even be tracking such instances. The plan worked. Over the years, I’ve talked with many well-intentioned hunters who have complained about high coyote populations on their deer hunting properties. A pair or group of coyotes might go after a small deer in the winter, but will eat fruits and berries in the summer and fall. If a random ‘yote walks by your stand and you want to take a crack to get its pelt, go for it. I saw a freshly bitten off deer leg on the trail this morning. Coyotes killing Mule Deer Buck - Antelope Island Utah - 2016 Hunting Season - YouTube. According to Noonan, 80 trappers were trained to snare coyotes, and they were instructed to focus their efforts on 80 percent of the remaining deer yards. The coyote is a carnivore that is able to adapt to the available food supply. “A genuine concern when protecting coyotes in order to enhance herd control is the indiscreet manner in which they kill. Coyotes kill deer. A twig snaps. Research has shown that although the coyote does prey on deer fawns in the spring and deer in the winter, it is not a major controlling factor on deer numbers with the possible exception of areas where deer populations are already low or winters are extremely severe. “But only when hunters shoot a prescribed number of does.”. Can a 17 HMR take down a deer? The experts agree that there are several ways to address this, with habitat improvement being the most effective method. Can a wolf beat a lion? On startling conclusion was Eastern coyotes do not target just young and sick deer when favorable conditions exist. “Studies have shown that newborn fawn mortality can be 20 percent to 25percent once fawns reach four or five weeks old and become more active,” Ozoga said. Within moments, I had the canine in my scope. In those studies, Ozoga noted that bears can kill up to 22 percent of newborn fawns during optimum predation conditions — poor habitat and high deer densities. What’s not effective is the shooting of a random coyote here and there. On September 1, 2019, A 62-year-old woman was attacked and killed by a black bear—a rare event. The alpha male was a prime specimen, and he seemed oblivious to my presence. If coyote predation on deer is a natural fact, should hunters never kill coyotes? At a macroscopic level it’s a different story. Plant trees, shrubs and other native plant species, create water sources and, whenever possible, create jungle-like bedding areas through wise logging practices. I have consumed coyote! “Make no mistake: Legal hunting can control most deer populations,” Zaiglin added. That study showed 81 percent of deer killed by dogs and coyotes were already predisposed to various disease conditions, like malnutrition and starvation. It takes a considerable amount of energy for a coyote to kill a deer, especially when there is no snow on the ground. Learn what types of species you can plant in your area, and determine how, when and where to conduct the project. We seem to find several deer killed by coyotes along fencelines, as if coyotes trap the deer against the fence or run the deer into the fence and kill it by injury. D&DH Research Editor John Ozoga spent much of his professional career studying such things as predation on white-tailed deer herds. You can refer to the fox, coyote, and bobcat hunting regulations in the Code of Massachusetts Regulations, 321 CMR 3.02(3) and to several provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131 for more information about coyote hunting laws and regulations. The first issue of concern when shooting a ’yote mid-deer hunt is the impact of the shot itself. As a new study published this year in the Journal of Wildlife Management says, “Results indicate that coyotes are not controlling deer populations at a large spatial scale in eastern North America.” So yes, coyotes do prey on deer, and in some instances they impact deer populations. The bowhunting season coincided with the last two 30-day periods of study; however, no radioed-collared fawns were harvested. One hunter even told me that he believes coyote predation caused an increase in bucks with inferior antlers on his property. His eyes said it all: He was mean and on a mission. Bagging a coyote during a deer hunt is certainly a bonus for opportunistic hunters. He used several scientific studies to prove his point while writing on the topic in the March 1997 issue of D&DH. There is some evidence of coyotes hunting adult deer in areas without snow, but this is not well documented. They have a very good flavor! However, just because we can’t kill every coyote doesn’t mean you can’t reduce the number in your deer area. A fact lost in this whole discussion is coyotes prefer to eat small mammals and birds, and huge surpluses of those menu items can be created by improving your deer habitat. “That’s the wild card in a lot of these situations,” Ozoga said. Obviously, most deer managers prefer to select which animal (at least sex) that is harvested,” he wrote. Coyotes certainly chase healthy adult deer and manage to kill some on bare ground, but those instances are extremely rare. Non-typical color phases occur infrequently. A general conclusion of all five studies was that coyotes and bobcats killed some weakened adult deer living in deer yards during winters with deep,crusted snow. One study in Illinois’ farm country, for example, showed that total mortality of newborn fawns was just 10 percent, and that included deaths from accidents, abandonment and birth defects. A few were killed by bobcats, some were hit by cars, one was bitten by a snake, a few are unknown and occasionally one will be abandoned. Of course, there isn’t a shred of scientific evidence to back up such claims. They are most active from dusk until the early morning hours, but are sometimes seen at other times of the day. If the coyotes are killing half or more of the fawns, wildlife biologist recommend that action be … I’ll never forget the first time I looked into the eyes of a death dog. Coyote! How Coyotes Kill Deer A study done in Yellowstone National Park in the early 1990s, before wolves were reintroduced to the park, found coyotes in deep winter preying on deer and elk. On the other hand, planting too few of a species can be a colossal waste of time, because deer will immediately browse them to the point of killing the plants and their root systems. However, the losses were relatively low and deer herds quickly rebounded. Populations of these coyotes have been shown to prey heavily on deer in certain situations. The coyote is a significant predator of both wildlife species and farmer's livestock. They can also kill adult deer. “By the way,” he said as he walked me to my stand. Better spring fawning habitat equals fewer fawns eaten by coyotes. Although the coyote occasionally has conflicts with humans, the coyote plays an important role in the ecosystem. He can recite scores of research projects that have proven predation on deer is a fraction of what many hunters believe it is. Ozoga added that such results are on par with what he found with black bear predation on newborn fawns.
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Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School
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Overall 50.2/100
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How do children with different levels of attainment at infant level and pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds perform in terms of the progress made in maths and how does this compare to local averages?
At Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School, pupils had an average progress score in reading in 2019 that was 1.7 compared to the national average of 0.
How do children with different levels of attainment at infant level and pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds perform in terms of making progress in reading and how does this compare to local averages?
At Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School, pupils had an average progress score in writing in 2019 that was 0.1 compared to the national average of 0.
How do children with different levels of attainment at infant level and pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds perform in terms of making progress in writing and how does this compare to local averages?
Figures below show what proportion of half-day sessions were missed by pupils and how this compares to local and national averages.
In 2017/18, the most recent full school year, 4.8% of half-day sessions were missed by pupils at Oakwood Avenue Community Primary School. Nationally, primary school pupils missed 4% of half-day sessions.
Figures below show what proportion of half day sessions were missed by pupils and counted as an unauthorised absence and how this compares to local and national averages.
What proportion of pupils are classed as persistent absentees (missing 10% or more of all sessions)?
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Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Stock Forecast, Price & News
Adding Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
Volume1,565 shs
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Siemens Aktiengesellschaft, a technology company, focuses in the areas of automation and digitalization in Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, and Australia. Its Digital Industries segment offers automation systems and software for factories, numerical control systems, motors, drives and inverters, and integrated automation systems for machine tools and production machines; process control systems, machine-to-machine communication products, sensors and radio frequency identification systems; production and product lifecycle management software; mechatronic systems simulation and testing software; and cloud-based industrial Internet of Things operating system. The company's Smart Infrastructure segment supplies and connects energy systems and building technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability; and supports customers to address technology shifts. Its Mobility segment provides passenger and freight transportation, such as rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification systems, road traffic technology, digital solutions, and related services; and mobility system services. The company's Siemens Healthineers segment offers medical technology and software solutions; and clinical consulting and training services. Its Siemens Financial Services segment provides leasing solutions and equipment; and debt and equity investment products. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.
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Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:SMAWF) Frequently Asked Questions
How has Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's stock was trading at $92.00 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, SMAWF shares have increased by 58.4% and is now trading at $145.72.
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Wall Street analysts have given Siemens Aktiengesellschaft a "N/A" rating, but there may be better short-term opportunities in the market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new trading ideas, but Siemens Aktiengesellschaft wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five stocks may be even better buys.
How were Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's earnings last quarter?
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (OTCMKTS:SMAWF) released its earnings results on Tuesday, January, 27th. The company reported $1.30 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $1.48 by $0.18.
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Who are some of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Siemens Aktiengesellschaft include 266353 (FENR.L) (FENR), Agentix (AGTX), AI Technology Group (EENX), Alfa Laval AB (publ) (ALFVF), Ameritek Ventures (ATVK), ATS Automation Tooling Systems (ATSAF), Aura Systems (AUSI), Aurora Labs Limited (A3D.AX) (A3D), Babylon Pump & Power Limited (BPP.AX) (BPP), Clean Coal Technologies (CCTC), Cyclone Power Technologies (CYPW), Eden Innovations Ltd (EDE.AX) (EDE), FLSmidth & Co. A/S (FLIDY), Imdex Limited (IMD.AX) (IMD) and IMI (IMIAF).
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Who are Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's key executives?
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's management team includes the following people:
Dr. Roland Busch, CEO, COO, CTO, Head of Budget & Implementation and Member of Management Board (Age 57)
Mr. Josef Kaeser, Chairman of Managing Board & Pres (Age 64)
Prof. Ralf Peter Thomas, CFO & Member of the Managing Board (Age 60)
Mr. Klaus Helmrich, Member of Managing Board (Age 63)
Mr. Cedrik Neike, CEO of Digital Industries & Member of Managing Board (Age 48)
Mr. Matthias Rebellius, Member of the Managing Board & CEO of Smart Infrastructure (Age 56)
Ms. Judith Wiese, Chief HR Officer, Labor Director & Member of Managing Board (Age 50)
Ms. Sabine Reichel, Head of Investor Relations
Dr. Andreas Christian Hoffmann, Gen. Counsel (Age 57)
Ms. Martina Maier, Chief Compliance Officer (Age 54)
What is Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's stock symbol?
Siemens Aktiengesellschaft trades on the OTCMKTS under the ticker symbol "SMAWF."
How do I buy shares of Siemens Aktiengesellschaft?
Shares of SMAWF can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
What is Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's stock price today?
One share of SMAWF stock can currently be purchased for approximately $145.72.
What is Siemens Aktiengesellschaft's official website?
The official website for Siemens Aktiengesellschaft is www.siemens.com.
How can I contact Siemens Aktiengesellschaft?
The company can be reached via phone at 498963600.
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Agents & Their Spaces –
Nikki Van Gulick
‘When I first started, one of the things I did while helping out at auctions was walking up and down the street and ringing the big gold bell,’ Nikki recalls. ‘It was highly embarrassing, but it did bring the neighbours out!’
After two decades in real estate, Marshall White Boroondara sales executive Nikki Van Gulick has many fond memories of how real estate has transformed over the years.
We met Nikki at John August Reserve in Canterbury, one of her favourite local parks. A Balwyn resident for the last eight years, Nikki moved to the area initially for her three children to attend school.
‘It was important to us that the kids had easy access to public transport and could easily get on the train and tram,’ she says. ‘We’ve stayed because we love the parklands, the relaxed family lifestyle and all the cafes and restaurants. Plus it’s so safe!’
The lush reserves that the area is so famous for provide ample opportunities for Nikki to walk her dog, 11 year old Ollie. ‘He’s very fit for his age,’ she says. ‘We walk every day for about six kilometres so he’s got lots of energy!’
Now that all three of her children have graduated from their studies, Nikki has an even greater appreciation of the time the family spends together.
‘My favourite times in life are whenever I’m with my family. We’re usually around the dining table or in our living room, enjoying a glass of champagne and a substantial cheese platter,’ she laughs.
Over her twenty year career, Nikki has seen all sides of the real estate industry, but the same thing has motivated her all through her working life. ‘I got into real estate because I love working with people,’ she says.
‘When you go into someone’s home and they tell you about their experiences, you get to see a little part of their world and understand how everyone’s different, and that’s an amazing thing.’
‘It can be a very emotional experience, going through the process of selling a home, both for the buyer and the vendor. It’s really rewarding coming to the end of that process having helped to bring about a great outcome for everyone.’
One of the more memorable moments of her career was being involved in the sales campaign for 24 Pakington Street in Kew, an impressive replica of a Scottish castle built many years ago for the Lord Mayor of Kew.
‘It was such a unique property,’ she remembers. ‘You walked up to it and you felt like you were in Buckingham Palace. It was an off market campaign, but it was very well engaged by the buyers I took through it and it sold very quickly.’
One of the biggest changes she’s noticed over the years is how much more well informed buyers are. ‘Access to the internet has changed the industry substantially,’ she says. ‘People can Google what homes have sold for in the past, trends for the suburbs they’re interested in, there’s so much more guidance for them now. I think that makes people’s expectations a lot more realistic.’
But no matter how much has changed in the industry, the core components of life in real estate continue to bring Nikki joy. ‘When you go into someone’s home and they tell you about their experiences, you get to see a little part of their world and understand how everyone’s different, and that’s an amazing thing.’
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Home Politics Trump blasted for coronavirus relief bill 'switcheroo'
Trump blasted for coronavirus relief bill 'switcheroo'
Tom Howell Jr.
Governors and lawmakers in both parties bemoaned President Trump‘s “switcheroo” on coronavirus relief and government funding and implored him Sunday to sign the massive bill to avert a federal shutdown and keep economic misery from billowing across the nation.
Mr. Trump, while vacationing in Florida for the holiday weekend, stopped short of a veto threat but reprised his demand for $2,000 checks instead of the “measly” $600 in the bill.
He tweeted late Sunday there was “good news” on the relief bill, with “information to follow,” raising the intrigue further.
The stakes couldn’t be higher for the millions of Americans losing unemployment benefits over the weekend. Other safety-net protections are also set to lapse in the coming days, and normal government funding expires Tuesday.
Flustered Republicans said Mr. Trump pulled the rug out from under his own negotiators with his Christmas-week demand, while governors in both parties said $2,000 checks can come in a supplemental push.
“Sign the bill, get it done. And then if the president wants to get more, let’s get that done, too,” Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican, told CNN’s “State of the Union.” “The president needs to sign it.”
Sen. Bernard Sanders of Vermont said he fully endorses bigger checks but that delaying other relief is “unbelievably cruel.
“Many millions of people are losing their extended unemployment benefits. They’re going to be evicted from their apartments because the eviction moratorium is ending,” Mr. Sanders, an independent and leading progressive, told ABC’s “This Week.” “We are looking at a way to get the vaccine distributed to tens of millions of people. There’s money in that bill. This president is diddling around and he may actually veto it.
“Sign the bill, Mr. President, and then immediately — Monday, Tuesday — we can pass a $2,000 direct payment to the working families of this country,” Mr. Sanders said.
Congress sent the massive bill on Thursday to the president in Florida, where Mr. Trump has spent the past few days shuttling between his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach and his golf property a few miles inland.
Besides bigger checks, the president told Congress to eliminate billions of dollars of “pork” in the measure, though at times Mr. Trump conflated the government-spending portion of the legislation with COVID-19 relief.
Congressional Democrats say they’re on board with bigger checks, so Mr. Trump “should get back to Washington and get that piece done as well,” Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, told CNN.
Sen. Pat Toomey, Pennsylvania Republican, said he would oppose bigger checks but like the others insisted that Mr. Trump sign the existing measure.
“I understand he wants to be remembered for advocating for big checks,” Mr. Toomey said on “Fox News Sunday.” “But the danger is he’ll be remembered for chaos and misery and erratic behavior if he allows this to expire.”
The coronavirus pandemic prompted Congress to pass a sweeping relief measure in March that featured direct payments to Americans and stimulus dollars to keep businesses afloat.
But the virus kept circulating through the warmer months and surged by the fall, prompting another round of business closures and prompting a long-running debate on Capitol Hill about ways to stimulate the economy and throw a lifeline to Americans suddenly out of a job.
Democrats accused Senate Republicans of waffling after the House passed a major relief bill in May, though the GOP said it amounted to a liberal wish-list instead of targeted relief and that House leaders wanted to make Mr. Trump look bad ahead of the election.
Running out of time as jobs slumped, benefits neared expiration and U.S. deaths attributed to COVID-19 topped 300,000, congressional leaders and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin reached a December deal.
The breakthrough came earlier in the month when a group of centrist Republicans and Democrats from the House and Senate said they’d worked out their own $900 billion deal, forcing those on their right and left to come back to the table and authorize $600 checks for adults making $75,000 or less and another round of business loans, rental assistance and an eviction moratorium.
But Mr. Trump shocked Washington on Tuesday by calling the bill a “disgrace” and ordering lawmakers to revise the just-passed bill, saying it contained too much foreign aid and not enough help for struggling Americans.
Members of both parties also said they were frustrated by the sequence of events, in which Mr. Mnuchin negotiated a bill on the White House’s behalf only to be undercut by the president.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger, Illinois Republican, said nobody liked everything in the bill but that $600 was the final deal.
“It’s the nature of legislating, you’re not going to end up with anything perfect,” he told CNN. “But we passed it because this was the agreed-upon number. It’s what the president negotiated. And then for him to come out and say, now I’m going to veto it for the $2,000 checks, fine. If you want to make it $2,000 checks, negotiate that from the beginning.
“We’re at a point where people are left out in the dark,” he said. “But to play this old switcheroo game, which is just kind of like, I don’t get the point. I don’t understand what’s being done, why, unless it’s just to create chaos and show power and be upset because you lost the election.”
Rep.-elect Jamaal Bowman, New York Democrat, said Mr. Trump is “posturing to bring himself back as the hero of the American people, asking for $2,000” after his defeat.
“He’s a privileged person who rose to power as a reality TV star and now he’s trying to drive this country into chaos,” Mr. Bowman told CNN.
Mr. Trump‘s public schedule did not include any events but included this message: “During the Holiday season, President Trump will continue to work tirelessly for the American People. His schedule includes many meetings and calls.”
The president did repeat his instructions to Congress via Twitter, writing the day after Christmas: “I simply want to get our great people $2000, rather than the measly $600 that is now in the bill. Also, stop the billions of dollars in ‘pork.’”
With no action as of press time Sunday, Monday was shaping into a do-or-die day.
Government funding will lapse without action, and there will be further delays in states looking to issue unemployment benefits. The nation is also nearing the Dec. 31 expiration of an eviction moratorium.
The group of centrists who led the way to the deal implored Mr. Trump on Sunday to either sign the bill or veto it immediately, allowing those who agree with his position to adjust accordingly.
“Never before in your personal, professional, or political life have you been characterized as a man of inaction. Now is not the time to sit idly by — please do the right thing and sign or veto this bill immediately,” said the statement led by Sen. Joe Manchin III, West Virginia Democrat, and leading Problem Solvers Caucus Reps. Josh Gottheimer, New Jersey Democrat, and Tom Reed, New York Republican.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ordered her chamber back on Monday to vote to override Mr. Trump‘s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act and take a recorded vote on a measure to approve $2,000 checks — a way to increase pressure on Senate Republicans who normally support Mr. Trump but have opposed that level of spending on stimulus.
“Hopefully by then the president will have already signed the bipartisan and bicameral legislation to keep the government open and to deliver coronavirus relief,” Mrs. Pelosi told members on Christmas Eve.
President-elect Joseph R. Biden said Mr. Trump is guilty of an “abdication of responsibility” for sitting on the bill.
The Democrat says Mr. Trump is putting the U.S. at risk of a government shutdown while forcing Americans to worry about expiring eviction protections and unemployment benefits. He also says businesses might not survive the winter without the extra help.
“It is the day after Christmas, and millions of families don’t know if they’ll be able to make ends meet because of President Donald Trump‘s refusal to sign an economic relief bill approved by Congress with an overwhelming and bipartisan majority,” Mr. Biden said in a Saturday statement. “This bill is critical. It needs to be signed into law now.”
⦁ Dave Boyer and Gabriella Muñoz contributed to this report.
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Why Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton wear tiaras, but Beatrice and Eugenie can't.
Billi FitzSimons
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie have never been seen in the most glamorous royal headpiece there is. Whilst Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have both stunned in diamond tiaras, the Queen’s very own granddaughters have never had the honour.
The Duchess of Cambridge has donned traditional tiaras only on very special occasions: her wedding day in 2011, and at a white-tie party last year at Buckingham Palace.
Meghan Markle, the newest member of the royal family, has even been able to wear one of the traditional headpieces before Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, at her wedding to Prince Harry in May of this year.
Markle sparkled in the Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau. Image via Getty.
So it does seem a little odd that the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex should wear tiaras to special occasions, whilst the two princesses born into the monarch have not.
But the reason why is quite simple: Tiaras are reserved for married royals.
With Princess Eugenie getting married in October to Jack Brooksbank, she is expected to wear a diamond headpiece much like her cousin-in-laws, as traditionally royal women will wear a tiara for the first time on their wedding day.
According to People, Princess Eugenie is widely anticipated to wear the same tiara her mother, Sarah Ferguson, wore on her wedding day to Prince Andrew.
Image via Getty.
But until then, Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice will have to stick to their fanciful hats that they're known for.
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Ken Hill 2 years ago
seem lovely kids but honestly after the never ending Meghan Harry wedding I would think people r now saturated with this stuff
Elizabeth Davies 2 years ago
Strictly speaking, that's not true. Princess Anne wore tiaras before she was married. However, it is true that nowadays tiaras are only worn for a very limited number of occasions; perhaps the York princesses have not yet attended official white tie dinners.
Barbara 2 years ago
Maybe because Anne was the daughter of the Queen, herself? I don't know the right answer, just guessing.
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New study confirms vaping is not safer than smoking- it obstructs mucus clearance
Research published in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine confirms that E-cigarette vaping with nicotine can obstruct mucus clearance from airways. The new study draws attention to the fact that when human airway cells are exposed to e-cigarette vapor with nicotine, mucus or phlegm moves slowly across the surface.
Team of researchers from the University of Miami, University of Kansas and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach have recognized this phenomenon as “mucociliary dysfunction.” The team also compared the results with vivo sheep, whose airways, being similar to humans react in the same way when exposed to e-cigarette vapor.
Mucociliary dysfunction is responsible for lung diseases, asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), are a few to name. The study revealed that nicotine vaping weakens ciliary beat frequency and also dehydrates airway fluid. This makes the mucus more viscous or even sticky. As a result, the passageways to the lungs are unable to defend themselves from infection and injury.
“This study grew out of our team’s research on the influence of tobacco smoke on mucus clearance from the airways. The question was whether vape containing nicotine had negative effects on the ability to clear secretions from the airways similar to tobacco smoke,” reports Matthias Salathe, MD, chair of internal medicine and a professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center and senior author on the paper.
Moreover, experts revealed that young e-cigarettes users who never smoked developed a high risk of chronic bronchitis, which is developed by chronic production of phlegm, which is also common in tobacco smokers. According to a statement by Dr. Salathe, vaping delivers more nicotine to airways than smoking a single cigarette. Furthermore, through vaping the absorption of nicotine into the bloodstream is lower, which possibly exposes airways to high nicotine concentrations for a long period of time. “Vaping with nicotine is not harmless as commonly assumed by those who start vaping, At the very least, it increases the risk of chronic bronchitis. Our study, along with others, might even question e-cigarettes as a harm reduction approach for current smokers with respect to chronic bronchitis/COPD,” commented Dr Salathe.
Researchers also draw attention to the fact that nicotine had negative effects by stimulation ion channel transient receptor potential ankyrin 1 (TRPA1). When TRPA1 was blocked, it reduced the effects of nicotine which led to clearance in both human and sheep cells.
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Three Little Words: WikiLeaks, Libya, Oil
22nd June 2011 Alerts
‘Libya has some of the biggest and most proven oil reserves — 43.6 billion barrels — outside Saudi Arabia, and some of the best drilling prospects.’
So reported the Washington Post on June 11, in a rare mainstream article which, as we will see, revealed how WikiLeaks exposed the real motives behind the war on Libya.
So what happens when you search UK newspaper archives for the words ‘WikiLeaks’, ‘Libya’ and ‘oil’? We decided to take a look.
From the time prior to the start of Libya’s civil war on February 17, and of Nato’s war on Libya on March 19, we found a couple of comments of this kind in the Sunday Times:
‘Gadaffi’s children plunder the country’s oil revenues, run a kleptocracy and operate a reign of terror that has created simmering hatred and resentment among the people, according to the cables released by WikiLeaks.’ (Michael Sheridan, ‘Libya froths at plundering by junior Gadaffis,’ February 6, 2011, Sunday Times)
The Telegraph described political wrangling over the alleged Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi:
‘The documents, obtained by the WikiLeaks website and passed to this newspaper, provide the first comprehensive picture of the often desperate steps taken by Western governments to court the Libyan regime in the competition for valuable trade and oil contracts.’ (Christopher Hope and Robert Winnett, ‘Ministers gave Libya legal advice on how to free Lockerbie bomber,’ The Daily Telegraph, February 1, 2011)
From the time since Nato launched its war, we found this warning from Jackie Ashley in the Guardian:
‘…cast aside international law, and there is nothing but might is right, arms, oil and profits.
‘Well, you might say, but isn’t that where we are already? Not quite. Many of us may feel great cynicism about some of the west’s war-making and the strange coincidence of military intervention and oil and gas reserves. I do.’ (Ashley, ‘Few would weep for Gaddafi, but targeting him is wrong: In war, international law is all we have. If we cast it aside there’ll be nothing left but might is right, arms, oil and profits,’ The Guardian May 2, 2011)
This hinted in the right direction, but no facts were cited in support of the argument, certainly none from the WikiLeaks diplomatic cables.
The Guardian’s Alexander Chancellor managed to discover a leaked cable revealing that Libya ‘sometimes demands billion-dollar “signing bonuses” for contracts with western oil companies’. (Chancellor, ‘The bonanza of kickbacks and corrupt deals between Libya and the west have helped Gaddafi cling on to power,’ The Guardian, March 25, 2011)
Other cables offer more significant insights, but Chancellor made no mention of them.
George Monbiot’s March 15 Guardian article contained all three search terms – his sole mention of Libya in the past 12 months – but he was writing about Saudi Arabia: ‘We won’t trouble Saudi’s tyrants with calls to reform while we crave their oil.’ The article had nothing to say about the looming assault on Libya, just four days away. Monbiot has had nothing to say since.
Johann Hari wrote about the Libyan war in his sole article on the subject in the Independent on April 8, commenting:
‘Bill Richardson, the former US energy secretary who served as US ambassador to the UN, is probably right when he says: “There’s another interest, and that’s energy… Libya is among the 10 top oil producers in the world. You can almost say that the gas prices in the US going up have probably happened because of a stoppage of Libyan oil production… So this is not an insignificant country, and I think our involvement is justified”.’
This was a rare affirmation of the role of oil as a motive, albeit one that emphasised the specious claim that the US concern is simply to keep the oil flowing (Hari did mention, vaguely, that results were intended to be ‘in our favour’). And again, Hari appeared to be innocent of any relevant information released by WikiLeaks. A lack of awareness which perhaps explains why he had ‘wrestled with’ the alleged moral case for intervention before rejecting it.
Soured Relations – Gaddafi And Big Oil
Remarkably, then, we found nothing in any article in any national UK newspaper reporting the freely-available facts revealed by WikiLeaks on Western oil interests in Libya. And nothing linking these facts to the current war.
By contrast, in his June 11 article for the Washington Post, Steven Mufson focused intensely on WikiLeaks exposés in regard to Libyan oil. In November 2007, a leaked State Department cable reported ‘growing evidence of Libyan resource nationalism’. In his 2006 speech marking the founding of his regime, Gaddafi had said:
‘Oil companies are controlled by foreigners who have made millions from them. Now, Libyans must take their place to profit from this money.’
Gaddafi’s son made similar comments in 2007. As (honest) students of history will know, these are exactly the kind of words that make US generals sit up and listen. The stakes for the West were, and are, high: companies such as ConocoPhillips and Marathon have each invested about $700 million over the past six years.
Even more seriously, in late February 2008, a US State Department cable described how Gaddafi had ‘threatened to dramatically reduce Libya’s oil production and/or expel… U.S. oil and gas companies’. The Post explained how, in early 2008, US Senator Frank R. Lautenberg had enraged the Libyan leader by adding an amendment to a bill that made it easier for families of the victims of the Lockerbie bombing to ‘go after Libya’s commercial assets’.
The Libyan equivalent of the deputy foreign minister told US officials that the Lautenberg amendment was ‘destroying everything the two sides have built since 2003,’ according to a State Department cable. In 2008, Libyan oil minister Shokri Ghanem warned an Exxon Mobil executive that Libya might ‘significantly curtail’ its oil production to ‘penalize the US,’ according to another cable.
The Post concluded: ‘even before armed conflict drove the U.S. companies out of Libya this year, their relations with Gaddafi had soured. The Libyan leader demanded tough contract terms. He sought big bonus payments up front. Moreover, upset that he was not getting more U.S. government respect and recognition for his earlier concessions, he pressured the oil companies to influence U.S. policies’.
Similarly, compare the chasm in rational analysis separating the mainstream UK media and the dissident Real News Network, hosted by Paul Jay. Last month, Jay interviewed Kevin G. Hall, the national economics correspondent for McClatchy Newspapers. Jay concluded with a summary of their conversation discussing oil shenanigans in Libya:
‘So you’ve got the Italian oil companies already at odds with the US over Iran. The Italian oil company is going to, through its deals with Gazprom, allow the Russians to take a big stake in Libyan oil. And then you have the French. As we head towards the Libyan war, the French Total have a small piece of the Libyan oil game, but I suppose they would like a bigger piece of it. And then you wind up having a French-American push to overthrow Gaddafi and essentially shove Gazprom out. I mean, I guess we’re not saying one and one necessarily equals two, but it sure – it makes one think about it.’
Hall responded:
‘Yeah, it’s not necessarily causation, but there’s – you might suggest there’s correlation. And clearly this shows the degree to which oil is kind of the back story to so much that happens. As a matter of fact, we went through 251,000 [leaked] documents – or we have 250,000 documents that we’ve been pouring through. Of those, a full 10 percent of them, a full 10 percent of those documents, reference in some way, shape, or form oil. And I think that tells you how much part of, you know, the global security question, stability, prosperity – you know, take your choice, oil is fundamental.’ (Our emphasis)
Jay replied with a wry smile:
‘And we’ll do more of this. But those who had said it’s not all about oil, they ain’t reading WikiLeaks.’
Hall replied: ‘It is all about oil.’
In March, we drew attention to a cable released by WikiLeaks sent from the US embassy in Tripoli in November 2007. The cable communicated US concerns about the direction being taken by Libya’s leadership:
‘Libya needs to exploit its hydrocarbon resources to provide for its rapidly-growing, relatively young population. To do so, it requires extensive foreign investment and participation by credible IOCs [international oil companies]. Reformist elements in the Libyan government and the small but growing private sector recognize this reality. But those who dominate Libya’s political and economic leadership are pursuing increasingly nationalistic policies in the energy sector that could jeopardize efficient exploitation of Libya’s extensive oil and gas reserves. Effective U.S. engagement on this issue should take the form of demonstrating the clear downsides to the GOL [government of Libya] of pursuing this approach, particularly with respect to attracting participation by credible international oil companies in the oil/gas sector and foreign direct investment.’ (our emphasis)
The US government has certainly been ‘demonstrating the clear downsides’ since March 19.
US analyst Glenn Greenwald, asks:
‘Is there anyone – anywhere – who actually believes that these aren’t the driving considerations in why we’re waging this war in Libya? After almost three months of fighting and bombing – when we’re so far from the original justifications and commitments that they’re barely a distant memory – is there anyone who still believes that humanitarian concerns are what brought us and other Western powers to the war in Libya? Is there anything more obvious – as the world’s oil supplies rapidly diminish – than the fact that our prime objective is to remove Gaddafi and install a regime that is a far more reliable servant to Western oil interests, and that protecting civilians was the justifying pretext for this war, not the purpose?’
‘The Urge To Help’
It does seem extraordinary that anyone could doubt that this is the case. But the fact is that the WikiLeaks cables cited above, the Washington Post’s facts, and Greenwald’s conclusions, have been almost completely blanked by the UK media system. Notice that they have been readily accessible to us, a tiny website supported by public donations.
As though reporting from a different planet, the BBC reported last week:
‘Nato is enforcing a UN resolution to protect civilians in Libya.’
Is this Absolute Truth? Holy writ? In fact, no. But it does reflect the mainstream political consensus and so the BBC feels content to offer it – by way of a service to democracy – as the only view in town. And yet, we need only reflect on three obvious facts: while UN Resolution 1973 did authorise a no-fly zone to protect Libyan civilians, Nato is now openly seeking regime change and rejecting all peace overtures out of hand. The UN did not authorise regime change.
An Observer leader entitled, ‘The west can’t let Gaddafi destroy his people,’ told the same tale in March:
‘the only response that matters now is a common position which brooks no more argument… to pledge, with the honest passion we affect to feel that, whether repulsed in time or not, this particular tyranny will not be allowed to stand’. (Leading article, ‘Libya: The west can’t let Gaddafi destroy his people,’ The Observer, March 13, 2011)
Like a cut and paste from Orwell, the paper insisted:
‘This is a regional uprising of young people seeking freedom, remember? Do you recall all the power of the tweet, as lauded only a fortnight ago?
‘The millions who began this revolution won’t be much impressed by a democracy defined only by inertia. They won’t thank the west – or China, India, Russia, the African Union – for letting this Arab spring die in a field of flowery promises.’
The Guardian also focused on the ‘ethical’ motivation. In a February 24 leading article entitled, ‘Libya: The urge to help,’ the editors simultaneously mocked and reversed the truth:
‘It is hard to escape the conclusion that European leaders are advocating these moves in part because they want to be seen by their electorates at home to be doing something, and in part because they want to be seen by people in the Middle East as being on the right side in the Arab democratic revolution. They may hope that a dramatic line on Libya will go some way toward effacing the memory of the dithering and equivocation with which they greeted its earlier manifestations in Tunisia and Egypt, France being particularly guilty in this regard.’
Compared to the analysis discussed above this reads like a bed-time story for children. The deceptive words ‘dithering and equivocation’ refer to the West’s iron-willed resolve to protect tyrannical clients and to thwart democratic revolution in the region while appearing (the key word) to be ‘on the right side’.
The conclusion: ‘a no-fly zone should become an option. Lord Owen was therefore right to say that military preparations should be made and the necessary diplomatic approaches, above all to the Russians and the Chinese, set in train to secure UN authority for such action’.
The Guardian’s argument was shorn of the political, economic and historical facts that make a nonsense of the idea that Western military action ‘should become an option’. There may indeed have been a moral case for action by someone. But not by Western states with a bitter history of subjugating and killing people in Libya, and elsewhere in the region, for the sake of oil. But then it is a trademark of Guardian liberalism that Britain and its allies are forever Teflon-coated, forever untainted by the evident brutality of ‘our’ actions. This is the perennial, vital service the paper performs for the establishment.
We are asked to believe that the facts sampled in this alert are somehow unknown to the hard-headed corporate executives who write of ‘The urge to help’ and the ‘common position which brooks no more argument’. And yet, the Guardian was one of WikiLeaks’ major ‘media partners’ at the time the cables were published – it is well aware that ‘a full 10 percent of those documents, reference in some way, shape, or form oil’. Like the rest of the corporate media, Britain’s leading liberal newspaper knows but is not telling.
The goal of Media Lens is to promote rationality, compassion and respect for others. If you do write to journalists, we strongly urge you to maintain a polite, non-aggressive and non-abusive tone.
Please write to the following editors and journalists. Ask them why they have not explored WikiLeaks’ revelations indicating the role of oil in the war on Libya:
Alan Rusbridger, editor of the Guardian
Jackie Ashley
Jeremy Bowen at the BBC
Avalanche! Media Hyperbole On News Corp, The ‘Free’ Press And A ‘Berlin Wall Moment’
15th July 2011 Alerts
‘The world is changing’, declared the Guardian in a ‘revolutionary week’. ‘This is our Berlin Wall moment’, tweeted Guardian columnist George Monbiot. ‘Our democracy is stronger’, proclaimed the Independent. For BBC political editor Nick Robinson, it →
White Coat – The Media’s Moral Creepback
2nd February 2011 Alerts
It’s not hard to spot the scientists in commercial advertising: they’re the ones wearing white coats. Whether hawking toothpaste, skin cream, or even cigarettes, the white coat vouches for the presence of a highly-trained, →
A ‘Malign Intellectual Subculture’ – George Monbiot Smears Chomsky, Herman, Peterson, Pilger And Media Lens
2nd August 2011 Alerts
On June 13, George Monbiot devoted his Guardian column to naming and shaming a ‘malign intellectual subculture that seeks to excuse savagery by denying the facts’. ‘The facts’, Monbiot noted, ‘are the genocides in →
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Sales Readiness Leader MindTickle Announces $100M Funding Led by Softbank Vision Fund 2
MindTickle empowers revenue leaders to transform the capabilities of their teams through learning, upskilling, and coaching
SAN FRANCISCO—November 15, 2020—MindTickle, the leader in Sales Readiness technology, today announced that it has raised $100 million in a combination of equity and debt financing, led by Softbank Vision Fund 2¹ to prepare customer-facing employees everywhere to drive revenue growth. Existing investors, Norwest Venture Partners, Canaan, NewView Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures also participated in the round. This will be used to accelerate MindTickle’s go-to-market activities and expansion of global operations while advancing investments in product innovation to close the loop on customer-facing readiness and in-field execution.
MindTickle’s SaaS platform enables enterprises to ready their customer-facing teams for the “moment of truth” — when they interact with their customers. Organizations use MindTickle to drive programs, such as onboarding, ongoing learning, role-playing, upskilling, and coaching to ensure that all customer-facing employees have the right capabilities and behaviors needed to drive revenue growth. With MindTickle, more than 200 enterprises, including more than 40 of the Fortune 500 and Forbes Global 2000, have achieved significant, measurable improvement in revenue metrics, such as ramp time, quota attainment, and win rate. MindTickle’s comprehensive, data-driven Readiness platform unlocks such unparalleled results by measuring teams’ capabilities and behaviors and correlating them with outcome metrics to identify gaps. It leverages AI and machine learning engines to serve personalized remediations and reinforcements to bridge these gaps. And MindTickle’s modern, mobile-first user experience and engaging gamification techniques make it delightful for the end-users, resulting in increased adoption and greater revenue impact.
“Our mission is to help companies transform the capabilities and behaviors of their teams to generate a meaningful, measurable impact on their revenue and brand,” said Krishna Depura, co-founder and CEO of MindTickle. “As customers become increasingly demanding and remote work becomes more common, organizations realize the need to reskill and upskill their employees on an ongoing basis to deliver value in each customer interaction. As a result, we have witnessed strong demand and usage growth from enterprise sales teams over the last few quarters. Interestingly, we are also seeing a strong flow of interest from other enterprise teams, who are intrigued by the success of their sales-peers with MindTickle, and are choosing to adopt this new technology for their respective functions.”
“Helping our customers accelerate their hybrid and multi-cloud strategies meant accelerating our own sales transformation and how we enable our customer-facing teams to engage with our prospects and customers. MindTickle has been a key piece of that transformation,” said Roslyn Jones, vice president, NetApp Learning Services. “A systematic approach to ensuring our sales and other customer-facing teams have the right knowledge at the right time and mix of hard and soft skills to be successful means they can take a more consultative approach, ultimately making our customers more successful in their cloud initiatives.”
This funding follows recent industry awards and accolades for MindTickle. The 2020 Aragon Research Globe™ for Sales Coaching and Learning positioned MindTickle as a Leader and Gartner’s 2020 Market Guide for Sales Enablement Platforms named MindTickle as a representative vendor meeting all eight top use cases. In addition, MindTickle was voted the #1 Enterprise Software Product and the 5th ranked sales software product on G2’s Best Software 2020 lists.
“We have been impressed by MindTickle’s vision of closing the capability loop and bringing deep insights and actionable intelligence to revenue and business leaders,” said Munish Varma, Managing Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers. “We believe that Sales Readiness is experiencing a paradigm shift, as enterprises face the new reality of hybrid-remote work.”
“MindTickle’s track record of growth, quality of product and marquee customer base highlights their strengths,” added Sumer Juneja, Partner at SoftBank Investment Advisers. “By delivering engaging and personalized training to users, MindTickle is uniquely placed to support businesses to increase revenue generation and extend critical capabilities within their existing workforce.”
For more information about MindTickle’s latest funding, please visit our website here.
About MindTickle
MindTickle provides a comprehensive, data-driven solution for sales readiness and enablement that fuels revenue growth and brand value for dozens of Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies, and hundreds of the world’s most recognized companies across technology, life sciences, financial services, manufacturing and service sectors. With purpose-built applications, proven methodologies, and best practices designed to drive effective sales onboarding and ongoing readiness, MindTickle enables company leaders and sellers to continually assess, diagnose and develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to effectively engage customers and drive growth. Please visit our culture page and our current job openings to learn more about us and career opportunities. For additional information, visit www.MindTickle.com or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
Public Relations at MindTickle
pr[at]mindtickle.com
¹ As of the date of this press release, SoftBank Group Corp. has made capital contributions to allow investments by SoftBank Vision Fund 2 (“SVF 2”) in certain portfolio companies. The information included herein is made for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy limited partnership interests in any fund, including SVF 2. SVF 2 has yet to have an external close, and any potential third-party investors shall receive additional information related to any SVF 2 investments prior to closing.
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Notice of Field Work - May 23-28
Geotechnical Field Work: Century City Area
Metro contractors are preparing to conduct a series of geotechnical field tests in the Century City area as a part of the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (Final EIS/EIR) for the Westside Subway Extension. This work will build on the data gathered during the Draft EIS/EIR for the project and provide further soil and seismic information along the route of the Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA). In certain areas, noise and vibration tests will also be conducted. Following the tests, the data will be analyzed and used to make further informed decisions about subway construction.
During this next part of testing the work performed will consist of different types of testing. Weather permitting, testing will be performed:
Metro contractors will conduct at the following times:
Monday, May 23 – Friday, May 27; 9am – 3:30pm
Saturday, May 28; 9:00pm-5:00am
Santa Monica Blvd between Century Park West and South Moreno
Avenue of the Stars between Santa Monica Blvd and south of Constellation Blvd
Century Park West between Santa Monica Blvd and Constellation Blvd
The equipment to be used during the field tests is described below:
Continuous Core Drilling
Hollow-stem core borings will be drilled using a truck-mounted drilling rig advancing a core barrel into the ground by spinning a 6- to 8-inch diameter casing with a drill bit into the ground to collect samples of the various soil layers. After the exploration is completed, the soil cuttings generated during drilling will be placed in drums, tested for adverse chemicals, and disposed of off-site on a daily basis. The work areas will be scanned for utilities prior to drilling, and the upper soils will be hand augered. At the conclusion of drilling, the hole will be filled with grout and its top patched with asphalt to match the surrounding grade.
What to Expect During Continuous Core Drilling:
A truck-mounted drill rig and support trucks (see photo).
Drums to collect soil cuttings for sampling and disposal at conclusion of drilling.
Parking lanes and/or up to two lanes of traffic will be blocked while work is under way on business/arterial streets.
Moderate noise and moderate vibration.
Lanes will be cleared at the end of the work period.
Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT)
Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT) will consist of a truck, which advances a steel cone tip into the ground by pushing approximately one-inch diameter steel rods attached to the cone tip. As for all borings, the work area will be scanned for utilities prior to drilling, and the upper soils will be hand augered. At the conclusion of testing, the hole will be filled with grout and its top patched with asphalt to match the surrounding grade. Parking lanes and traffic lanes will need to be coned off during work hours.
What to Expect During CPT Soundings:
A CPT truck (see photo).
Parking lane and/or one lane of traffic will be blocked while work is under way on residential streets and up to two lanes on business/arterial streets.
Moderate noise.
“Mini-Vib” Truck Seismic Surveys: Equipment to be used will consist of a “Mini-Vib” truck, seismograph recording truck, cable sensors, electric generator and a geophysical survey crew of up to 6 people. Sensors will be placed along the street. Approximately every five feet, the truck will place a “plate” on the surface of the street, then, vibrate the plate in order to take a reading of the vibrations along the street (see photo). The “Mini-Vib” truck will move through each testing location and remain in front of any given location for about 15 to 20 minutes. Residents may encounter some moderate noise as the truck performs the test. The sound level at a distance of about 50 feet from the truck should be no more 70 decibels, or similar to that of average daytime traffic.
“Micro-Vib” Seismic Surveys: Equipment to be used will consist of a portable “Micro-Vib” vibration source box, seismograph recording truck, electrical generator, cable sensors, and a geophysical survey crew of up to 6 people. Sensors will be placed along the street. Approximately every two feet, the portable “Micro-Vib” box will be vibrated by the electrical generator source (see photo). The “Micro-Vib” box will be moved manually through each testing location and remain in front of any given location for about 20 to 30 minutes. For “Micro-Vib” box testing, the sound level should be no more than 60 decibels, or similar to light daytime traffic.
What to Expect During Field Seismic Testing:
A geophysical survey crew of up to 6 people.
A "Mini-Vib" truck or “Micro-vib” vibration source box, seismograph recording truck, and support vehicles. Parking lane and/or one lane of traffic will be blocked while work is under way on residential streets and up to two lanes on business/arterial streets.
Traffic on street where work is conducted will be reduced to one lane in each direction on each day of testing.
Moderate to loud noise and moderate to strong vibration.
Additional fieldwork following this testing is anticipated. We will inform the area(s) where and when this work will take place.
For more information about the Westside Subway Extension, please leave a message at 213.922.6934 or online at www.metro.net/westside.
For day-to-day testing location updates, please follow us at twitter.com/westsidesubway .
For emergencies or issues needing immediate attention, please call 323.236.2117.
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Ian McKellen to play Sherlock Holmes
by Nick Davies
Sir Ian McKellen, the next Sherlock Holmes
Step aside, Bandersnatch Cummerbund. Sir Ian McKellen has been tapped to play detective Sherlock Holmes in an upcoming film directed by Bill Condon. Condon won an Oscar for his screenplay of the film Gods and Monsters, in which McKellen also starred.
Xan Brooks writes for the Guardian that McKellen will play an aging Holmes in A Slight Trick of the Mind, not adapted from Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories, but from Mitch Cullin’s novel A Slight Trick of the Mind. Jeffrey Hatcher will adapt the book into a screenplay, and will be co-produced by AI Film and BBC Films.
Set in 1947, A Slight Trick of the Mind presents an elderly Sherlock Holmes, unable to walk without a cane. The famous detective is long retired at this point, but still haunted by a case from fifty years ago that he hasn’t been able to solve. According to a press release from the filmmakers, he lives in a country village with his housekeeper and amateur sleuth son, though he’s now without his faithful companion John Watson. The release continues, “He remembers only fragments [of the case]: a confrontation with an angry husband, a secret bond with his beautiful but unstable wife. With his legendary mental powers on the wane…Holmes is faced with the toughest case of his life—a case that might finally reveal to him the mysteries of the human heart.”
The “mysteries of the human heart” business is awfully silly, but it will certainly be interesting to see McKellen bring his acting chops to the role. He does, after all, know what he’s doing:
Nick Davies was a publicist at Melville House.
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Home / Anoop Menon / malayalam cinema / malayalam movie 1983 / Nivin Pauly / "1983" Malayalam movie review
"1983" Malayalam movie review
January 31, 2014 Anoop Menon, malayalam cinema, malayalam movie 1983, Nivin Pauly
'Bingo.. It's a sixer', Fashion photographer turned director Abrid Shine's first directorial venture "1983" Malayalam movie leave a wistful affection that may have been perceived by everyone during their teenage. This film finds success in sprouting intense enjoyment, which cherish the blissful moments of '1983' Cricket world cup. We appreciate the effort of whole unit, who have come up with this impassioned cinema. Therefore a thumbs up... and don't miss this catch....
Story here reflects a village in old times, where the group of friends
tends to opt for cricket after India's mesmerizing victory at 1983's world cup. Their affinity towards this sport forms a team of Rameshan (Nivin Pauly), Pappan (Saiju Kurup), Mantle Johny (Kalabhavan Prajod), Babukuttan (Sanju), Prahaladan (Neeraj Madhav), Saji (Dinesh) and others. Although Rameshan's father Gopi Ashaan (Joy Mathew) had his dream of seeing his son becoming an engineer.
Meanwhile cricket has now cemented a place in heart of Rameshan, where he almost set aside his school day love Manjula (Nikki Galrani), who later gets married to NRI. Coming up of age, he oversees the mechanical shop of his father, while his family and friends pressurize him to marry Susheela (Srindaa Ashab). Moreover to that Susheela didn't know anything about 'Sachin Tendulkar'.
Now the period has changed with Rameshan sees himself in his son Kannan after knowing his interest in cricket. In turn he takes Kannan to a cricket coach Vijay Menon (Anoop Menon), which weave the rest of this movie.
Abrid Shine together with Bipin Chandran, develops that incandescence in the script which stays flawless around the frames. One must admit that director has engraved his experience through out the visuals and the lead character's moving stage of life has been adapted beautifully by cinematographer Pradeesh M Varma. Editing stays crisp with the hands of Manoj. Lovely music and background score are surely emerged with cheers, which has been given by Gopi Sunder.
Nivin Pauly maintained the expressions of his character pretty nicely, where the whole movie revolves around him. Jacob Gregory scores again with his character of 'Sachin' with few doses of humour. Nikki Galrani and Srindaa Ashab was there with their delicate rendering. Anoop Menon seems to have judged his character subtly. Joy Mathew, Saiju Kurup, Aju Varghese, Kalabhavan Prajod, Seema G Nair, Shine Tom Chacko, Tini Tom and others have given their best to their respective roles. Shams Films banner, T R Shamsudheen is the producer of this Malayalam film "1983", which has been distributed by L J Films.
If you have made it to this "1983" movie, then do share your opinions with us through comments.....
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Best Laptops for Revit in 2020
June 10, 2020 June 10, 2020 / Laptops / By Tom Cooper
Technology has become all-pervasive and is determining every domain of our lives, it is not at all any overemphasized statement. One such area where technology seems to have deeply penetrated is in the Construction industry. In such an industry we can see numerous concepts and technological ideas have been applied and it is gradually increasing. In the field of innovative concepts and applications, Autodesk Revit is the most familiar one. It is widely used in different sectors like all professionals, designers, architects, structural engineers and contractors to know its importance very well.
Revit is a 4D Building Information Modeling (BIM) and it helps to take the professional most prominent decisions in all stages. All Revit users have to own a laptop to run the application properly.
Best Laptops for Revit – Our Best Picks
Now here we are suggesting different laptops and finding out which will be the ‘Best Laptop for Revit’.
1. Lenovo Ideapad L340 Revit Laptop
This is a high-performance laptop designed for Revit, gaming and compatible for other software which requires a high-end specification for outstanding performance. You can have different display options, but we refer to the 17.3” display because of its wider view experience. The other display options are 1920X1080 (Full HD) and 1600X900 resolution (HD+monitor). In the full HD version, it delivers 72% color gamut which enhances the viewing experience.
It is configured with Windows 10 and 9th generation Intel core i7 processor. It has 6 cores and a clock speed which remains between 2.6 and 4.5 GHz and support for
This laptop is quite light in weight (2.5 kg) and thereby it is much more portable than other laptops.
It has two variant options of RAM ranging from 8GB to 16GB (DDR4 and DIMM) and two different storage options like 1 TB SSD or 2 TB HDD. You can run Revit easily with this laptop smoothly.
This laptop enables ‘GeForce GTX 1650’, providing you with smooth transformation and image creation. This laptop is rightly meant for gamers as it considers them to enjoy seamless output while gaming.
You do not need to put too much charge because the laptop arrives with rapid-charge technology. Its battery lasts up to 9 hours for usual purpose and it can easily serve 4 hours battery for running applications like Revit and others.
RAM: 8 / 16 GB of DDR4
Hard Drive: 1 TB SSD or 2 TB HDD
Nvidia GeForce 1650 Graphics Card
2.5Kg weight
2. Acer Aspire E5-576G
This is a mid-range model of Acer which is a bit heavier and thicker than an ultraportable. It delivers flexible performance for its quad-core processor. Its weight is a little less than five pounds and comes with a 15″ display. The weight is completely manageable and portable for every work.
It comes with 8th generation Intel CPU and it has multiple ports for daily users. In terms of its look and design then let us tell you it has an elegant and classy cover finish which enhances its slimmer look.
It has an in-built discrete graphics card powered by Nvidia GeForce MX150 for playing the usual games.
It has an 8X dual-layer DVD-RW optical drive, which is really great for carrying a couple of additional kilos.
Quad-Core Intel Core i5-8250U Processor
15.6” Screen Size
RAM: 8 GB of DDR4
Hard Drive: 256 GB Solid State Drive
Nvidia GeForce MX150 Graphics card
3. HP Elitebook X360 1030 G4
The HP Elitebook offers a Windows 10 Pro operating system and it has a 13” IPS touchscreen display. Although the display is unable to produce desired brightness, this 1000 nits rated display has high power consumption.
This monitor comes with 72% color gamut and 1920X1080 Full HD Resolution.
It is configured with an 8th generation Intel Core i5 or core i7 processor according to its variants.
The Core i5 processor has a clock speed between 1.6 GHz and 3.9 GHz and another Core i7 processor supports clock speed between 1.8 GHz and 4.6 GHz. In fact, the processor has 6MB cache and 4 cores which support
This laptop has 1.27 kg weight which is easily portable to anywhere. It has 8GB RAM (DDR4) and the storage size is limited to 512 SSD, which is good to use Revit.
You can get an Intel UHD Graphics 620 Processing Unit, which runs with a 1.1 GHz clock speed to support casual gaming.
One of the most interesting features of this laptop is it has a wonderful battery backup as its battery lasts for entire 24 hours on a low-end purpose. In terms of heavy work pressure, it can deliver 6 hours of battery backup.
Intel Core i5 or core i7 processor
13” IPS touchscreen
Intel UHD Graphics 620 Processing Unit
1.27 kg Weight
4. Lenovo X1 Extreme Gen 2 15
This laptop comes with a 15” display and it provides 1920X1080 Full HD IPS Resolution. You can have an amazing viewing experience with high-end color boost and wide angles view. Moreover, this model remains under 30-500 nits which supports enough brightness for impressive viewing.
This laptop basically offers 8GB RAM with its starting variants but it can support up to 64GB RAM and its storage drive facilitates 256GB to 1TB SSD.
It also has a very lightweight of 1.7 kg and thereby it allows you to move freely and it comes with 9th generation Intel Core i5, i7 and i9 However, in its basic processor variant, it has a 2.4 GHz to 4.30 GHz clock speed with 8MB cache along with 4 cores memory.
The i9 version serves outstanding performance while i5 also offers good performance and all 5 processors work amazingly with Revit.
This laptop has in-built Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics card which pursues dedicated 4GB memory unit.
This laptop will provide you with a rapid charge technology that supports 14 hours battery life and if you use Revit then it will serve 2.5 – 4 hours.
Besides all these, you can get a spill-resistant keyboard with a backlight technology, which supports your lowlight working.
Intel Core i5, i7 and i9 versions
8GB RAM, expandable up to 64GB
Hard Drive: 256GB to 1TB SSD
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q
1.7 kg Weight
Dell is especially popular for its wide range of variety and it is no mean difference where this laptop comes with different configurations and variants. It offers you with Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Home.
All display types are available with 15.6” InfinityEdge monitors and come with 3840X2160 Ultra HD display. Isn’t it quite amazing?? Moreover, you can choose any of them among 350 nits non-touch screen and touchscreen 500 nits.
It has different variants of RAM from 8 to 64GB (DDR4) and it serves you 5 different types of storage devices- 256, 512, 1 Tb and 2 Tb SSDs. Therefore, any combination of RAM and hard drive of this range is super to run Revit effortlessly.
This laptop is configured with 9th generation Intel core processor choices- i5, i7, and i9. The clock speed of i5 is between 2.4 GHz to 4.10 GHz with 8 threads, 8MB cache memory, and 4 cores.
The XPS 15 facilitates 2 video cards- Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 and Intel UHD Graphics 630.
You can easily carry this laptop anywhere as it is very lightweight 1.8 kg to 2kg which is depending upon key specifications.
It has a long time battery life as it works up to 20 hours normally and under heavy work or if you run Revit then it will give you 6-7 hours battery backup.
Intel Core i5, i7, and i9 versions
15.6” InfinityEdge monitors
Hard Drive: 256, 512, 1 Tb and 2 Tb SSDs
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 and Intel UHD Graphics 630
Wight: 1.8 to 2 kg
6. Asus X541SA Revit Laptop
This model comes with a variety of configurations like it has 2 options for an OS, 3 for display, 3 for processors and 5 for the storage device. Besides these, it offers both Windows 10 Pro and Windows Home.
It offers 2 Intel Celeron processors which have dual-core (N3060 and N3160) and 1 Intel Pentium processor with 4 cores (N3710). The clock speed of N360 remains between 1.6 GHz to 2.4 GHz, 2 threads and 2MB cache which is so far wonderful for running Revit.
This device comes with 8GB DDR3L RAM and the storage device has a wider variety of 128, 256 GB SSD, 500 GB, 1TB and 2 TB HDD.
It has an in-built Intel HD graphics which supports your casual gaming activities.
The display size is 15.6” with an impressive resolution quality 1366X768 and it also offers an anti-glare 15.6” LED HD monitor.
The weight is not too heavy, it is limited within 2Kg but battery quality is not much attractive as it offers 1 to 1.5 hours of battery life while using Revit.
Intel dual-core (N3060 and N3160) and 1 Intel Pentium processor
1366X768 Resolution
15.6” Display
RAM: 8GB DDR3L RAM
Hard Drive: 128, 256 GB SSD, 500 GB, 1TB and 2 TB HDD
Wight: 2Kg
7. Dell Inspiron i7559-2512BLK
This device sponsors Windows 10 Home along with an impressive display resolution of 15.6” Full HD 1920X1080 screen. Moreover, this model also comes with Ultra HD 3840X2160 LED monitor screen which enhances its visual quality.
This device comes under the 6th generation and powered by Core i5 processor with 3MB cache memory, 4 threads, and 4 cores. It provides 2.3 GHz to 3.2 GHz clock speed performance to run Revit smoothly.
This device has a dedicated in-built graphics card of Nvidia GeForce 960M (DDR5 with 4GB memory space).
This device facilitates you 16 GB RAM (Two 8GB DDR3L RAMs) and you can have different variants of storage devices like 500GB, 1 TB HDD with 5400 rpm speed and it also has 1TB HDD + 128 GB SSD.
Though this laptop serves different attractive features but is poor in terms of battery life, where it only provides a 1 to 2 hours battery backup for running high-end applications like Revit. The weight of this laptop is really high as it is 2.6 Kg.
Core i5 processor
Full HD 1920X1080 and Ultra HD 3840X2160
Hard Drive: 500GB and 1 TB
Nvidia GeForce 960M Graphics card
8. Acer Nitro 5 AN515-54
This device runs on the 64 bit Windows 10 Home OS and it offers 9th generation Intel i7 processor which consists of 6 processors and cache memory of 12MB. It works with an impressive clock speed rate from 2.60 GHz to 4.50 GHz. Therefore, through this high-end configuration, you will definitely have a smooth and rapid performance.
You will get 8 GB RAM of DDR4 SDRAM and it can be expandable up to 32 GB. In terms of the storage drive, it provides 512 GB SSD which makes an appropriate combination to use Revit on it.
Moreover, it delivers you a dedicated Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card which is considered as one of the best for high-quality gaming.
It has 1920X1080 Full HD IPS technology resolutions with a 15.6” display which provides a great viewing experience.
The battery life of this device is 8 hours and it offers 1 to 2 hours of battery life while you are doing Revit.
However, it comes with a little heavyweight of 2.5 Kg and thereby it feels a little heavy while carrying it in a backpack.
Intel i7 processor
1920X1080 Full HD IPS technology Resolution
8 GB RAM of DDR4 SDRAM
Hard Drive: 512 GB SSD
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Graphics Card
9. HP Pavilion Power 15-cb077nr
People who are seeking to have a mid-range category laptop; they can find this laptop appropriately suitable for their purposes. The quality specification of this device is pretty decent and attractive. Moreover, this device is much budget-friendly than other laptops in the market.
It comes with 1920X1080 pixels, 15.6″ IPS non-touch HD display which can produce satisfactory color boost and contrast as well as provides amazing viewing angles.
You can have Intel Core i7-7700HQ as it comes under 7th generation laptops and arrives with 8 GB DDR4 capable RAM. This configuration is enough to run Revit effortlessly.
One thing really interesting about this laptop is its huge storage capacity of 128GB and you can also get variant of 1TB hard disk drive of 7200 RPM HDD.
If you like to play games, then you will be happy to know that this laptop comes with an in-built Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card.
One of the most advantageous features of this laptop is its weight, which is only 4 pounds.
The normal span of the battery is 11 hours and it will serve 2 hours of battery backup if you do run Revit or if you play any high-end games.
Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor
15.6” IPS non-touch HD Display
Hard Drive: 128GB and 1TB
10. Acer Predator Helios 300
This laptop is counted under expensive models but no doubt it is an amazing option for Revit-associated tasks. One interesting factor is to share with you that 1,200 users have reviewed this laptop and they gave 4.1 ratings. This laptop comes with a 9th generation Intel core i7 processor.
The display of this laptop is 17.30” HD IPS and we can say it offers the best display regarding its price. It has a 1920X1080 pixel resolution which is really amazing in terms of the wide-angle viewing experience.
Moreover, the built quality of this laptop is top-notch as it is made of robust metal. One thing that is really disappointing about this device is its weight which is really heavy with 6 pounds.
You can have DDR4 RAM of 16 GB memory and you can expand it up to 32GB. In terms of storage capacity, it comes with 256GB SSD.
Surprisingly this laptop provides an outstanding in-built quality graphics card with Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 memory, which really makes it phenomenal for gaming.
In terms of entertainment purpose, it serves 4 hours of battery backup and if you move to any heavy task like running Revit, then it will provide you 2 hours of battery life.
1920X1080 Resolutions
17.30” HD IPS Display
RAM: 16 GB DDR4 and expandable up to 32GB
Hard Drive: 256GB SSD
We have provided sufficient information about the top quality laptops which support Revit. Now, this is your turn to choose any one of the above-mentioned lists. I hope you get help from us and able to choose your favorite laptop.
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Leprechaun Returns
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A group of unwitting sorority sisters accidentally awaken the serial-killing Leprechaun after they build a sorority house on his hunting grounds.
Director: Steven Kostanski
Actors: Ben McGregor, Emily Reid, Linden Porco, Mark Holton, Pepi Sonuga, Sai Bennett, Taylor Spreitler
Country: Canada, South Africa, USA
70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at…
The Adventures of Hercules
Hercules searches for the Seven Thunderbolts of Zeus, which have been stolen by renegade gods.
Country: Italy, Netherlands, USA
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Tootsie (1982)
When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego – Dorothy Michaels – in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly…
Then Came You
An American hypochondriac who is working as a baggage handler is forced to confront his fears when a British teenager with a terminal illness enlists him to help her carry…
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A Nice Girl Like You (2020)
Lucy Neal is thrown for a loop when she is accused of being too inhibited by her ex-boyfriend. In an effort to prove him wrong, Lucy creates a rather wild…
Runaway Bride
Ike Graham, New York columnist, writes his text always at the last minute. This time, a drunken man in his favourite bar tells Ike about Maggie Carpenter, a woman who…
A group of old friends at a Hens Night discuss their issues, uncertainties, fears and fantasies.
Meet Jack Foley, a smooth criminal who bends the law and is determined to make one last heist. Karen Sisco is a federal marshal who chooses all the right moves…
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Fuck You Immortality
A couple of hippies are searching for Joe, a long time friend from the 70s who seem to be stuck in time and never aged a day since then. Through…
Country: France, Italy
Jake Speed
Jake Speed (Wayne Crawford) is the lead character in some of the biggest page-turners of the 1940s. A chiseled, heroic action figure, Speed saves lives on paper, but when a…
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Suburban soccer moms find themselves constantly competing against each other in their personal lives as their kids settle their differences on the field.
A brother and sister return to their family home in search of their world famous parents who have disappeared.
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2018 NALIP Media Summit Official Selection Open
2018 NALIP Media Summit Official Selection
Posted by NALIP on February 15, 2018
ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2018 NALIP OFFICIAL SELECTION!
The NALIP Official Selection is a unique showcase of short form content screened on June 23rd at the NALIP Media Summit (June 21-24, 2018). Together, these works feature a variety of subjects, voices and viewpoints that attest to the rich and talented diversity of the LatinX community. A winner from the selection will be announced at the Opening Night Launch Screening of the NALIP Media Summit.
The NALIP Media Summit is a 4-day event focused on bringing Latinos in media together and providing them the tools, information, and networking opportunities that will propel them in advancing their careers in the industry.
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The 2018 NALIP Media Summit serves to celebrate the convergence of media and the inclusion of Latinos as one within the general market. As the industry shifts, NALIP strives to examine and explain how Latino content creators can be proactive. We hope to continue pushing Latinos within the industry by giving them the right tools, the most up-to-date knowledge and connecting them with industry professionals. Most importantly we seek to have more Latinos both in front of the camera and behind the scenes to broaden the stories told through media.
Short narrative and documentary films must be less than 20 minutes.
Television Pilot must be 25 minutes or less.
Digital web series must be under 10 minutes.
MUST BE World, West Coast, or Los Angeles Premiere.
Any feature films that have had public or festival screenings in Southern California, including Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties, and films that have had commercial theatrical, television, or internet play in the US are ineligible.
Must feature Latino/a talent on or behind the camera in leading roles, and/or focus on issues that pertain to the Latino/a community
Projects in a language other than English must be subtitled in English for consideration and presentation.
The project must have been completed after September 2016.
Must be a COMPLETED filmed project in order to be considered.
*No Script submissions please*
You may submit more than one project.
Screening Requirements: If your project is selected for exhibition, please be advised of following requirements:
MUST be able to ATTEND the NALIP Media Summit in Hollywood, CA (June 21-24th)
DCP (must be DCI compliant)
Digital press kits with photo stills (color and black/white)
Headshots of director(s) and writer(s)
One sentence publicity synopsis of film; 150 word synopsis of film.
Trailers, clip reels, posters, and EPKs (if available) to maximize exposure for your film
Films must be submitted as an online streaming video via Filmfreeway, and be a password-protected streaming URL.
QUESTIONS? – Email Submissions@nalip.org Contact NALIP at (310) 470-1061
Save the date and take advantage of the NALIP Media Summit SPRING SPECIAL Rate!
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 2:38 PM
Click below to sign up for this weekend's Masses starting Wednesday:
44 East Central St, Natick MA 01760 | (508) 653-1093
What is the Catholic Church
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St. Patrick Ministries
St. Linus Ministries
Current Service Calendars - Saint Patrick
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Community Life Events & Calendar
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Directions to Saint Patrick's Church
Directions to Saint Linus Church
Directions to Saint Patrick Church
St. Patrick Church is located in historic downtown Natick, Massachusetts. It is approximately 1/4 mile east from the intersections of Rtes. 27 and 135.
Take route 9 westbound to the Route 27 south exit. Follow the signs to the center of town. At the center of town (intersection of Rtes. 27 and 135) take a left turn onto Route 135. St. Patrick's Church is 1/4 mile on your left.
Take Route 9 eastbound to the Route 27 south exit. Follow the signs to the center of town. At the center of town (intersection of Rtes. 27 and 135) take a left turn onto route 135. St. Patrick's Church is 1/4 mile on your left.
Parking is available in a lot behind the church (accessible via Mulligan Street), or onstreet in front of, across from, and next to the church. Please be aware that Hayes Street (the street before the church if you are coming from the west; after if you are coming from the east) is one-way and inaccessible from East Main Street. Mulligan Street, the street on the other side of the church, is one way from East Main Street.
There is a lift on the Eastern side of the church, on Mulligan Street, which is one-way from East Main Street where the church's main entrance is located.
Click "Directions" on the interactive map to enter your address and get turn-by-turn directions to our church.
You are also welcome to contact the office by phone or by using our online contact form.
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Indepence Day Remembered
The Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies
The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America,
When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. --That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are suffer able, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. —Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain [George III] is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.
He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harass our people, and eat out their substance.
He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:
For depriving us, in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:
For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences:
He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty and perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.
Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.
We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by the Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.
The signers of the Declaration represented the new states as follows:
Josiah Bartlett, William Whipple, Matthew Thornton
John Hancock, Samuel Adams, John Adams, Robert Treat Paine, Elbridge Gerry
Stephen Hopkins, William Ellery
Roger Sherman, Samuel Huntington, William Williams, Oliver Wolcott
William Floyd, Philip Livingston, Francis Lewis, Lewis Morris
Richard Stockton, John Witherspoon, Francis Hopkinson, John Hart, Abraham Clark
Robert Morris, Benjamin Rush, Benjamin Franklin, John Morton, George Clymer, James Smith, George Taylor, James Wilson, George Ross
Caesar Rodney, George Read, Thomas McKean
Samuel Chase, William Paca, Thomas Stone, Charles Carroll of Carrollton
George Wythe, Richard Henry Lee, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Harrison, Thomas Nelson, Jr., Francis Lightfoot Lee, Carter Braxton
William Hooper, Joseph Hewes, John Penn
Edward Rutledge, Thomas Heyward, Jr., Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton
Button Gwinnett, Lyman Hall, George Walton
too bad liberals have tried choppin that up :roll: :roll:
jediihaf
BOTH parties are trying to chop that up... it's truly sad.
S&W M&P 40c & SW1911SC Commander
Noveske N4 Lo-Pro Recce
When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads. -RP
They spoke w forked tongue.
Next thing ya know, millions of slave owning illegal immigrants are terrorizing their way across the continent...
Best thing to do is get over it, open up a casino.
Happy 4th of July! Come on by, and bring your credit card. :wink:
BrokenArrow said:
This is straight from the document, little need for Politically Correctness back then...
"He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions."
Inspiring words, no doubt about it.
Someday "we" might even get the hang of living up to them? Getting closer all the time...
Still room for improvement, and still the best place there is to live free and pursue happiness.
BrokenArrow Jul 4, 2007
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Kawhi Leonard New Balance Shirts Just Went On Sale In Canada And They're Already Sold Out
Kawhi is the MVP of the NBA Finals.
New Balance has collaborated with basketball icon, legendary Canadian and 2019 Finals MVP Kahwi Leonard to create a line of "off court style" sportswear.
The new drop includes t-shirts with tongue-in-cheek slogans associated with the player, like the iconic "board man gets paid" taunt.
These new products coincide with the Raptors' legendary victory. Last night, the Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 114-110, concluding a legendary run for the Toronto team.
Items such as the Essentials Stacked Logo Po Hoodie and the NB Athletics Windbreaker Pullover are already available on the website.
The mostly monochrome line also features a slew of sneakers, jogging pants and t-shirts. New Balance is proving that it designs more than just sneakers your dad would wear.
Fans are eating up the collab between the Raptors MVP and the sportswear brand.
READ ALSO: Shocking Footage Showing Raptors Fans Rioting In Downtown Toronto Last Night
The newest drop is the sleek t-shirt, available in a black base with white font or a white base with a black font. It features two iconic Kawhi slogans: "Board Man Gets Paid" and "Fun Guy."
"Board Man Gets Paid" is what Kawhi used to taunt his high school and university opponents with. It's a nod to his early days of playing basketball.
The t-shirts were available for pre-order starting to day, and eager fans caused the website to crash. They have already sold out.
READ ALSO: We Finally Know Exactly What Day The Verdun Beach Will Be Opening
This new drop was announced just hours after the Raptors won their first NBA championship. This win is marks the first major Canadian Championship win in 26 years.
Shop the whole collection on the New Balance website here.
Kawhi just dropped new t-shirts to add to his New Balance collab. The t-shirts feature slogans like "Fun Guy" and "Board Man Gets Paid."
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Julie Booke
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education
Athletic Therapy Major
Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership Major
Physical Literacy Major
Sport and Recreation Management Major
Advanced Certificate Athletic Therapy
Julie Booke, PhD
Administrative title: Program Coordinator, Sport and Recreation Management
Academic Title: Associate Professor
PhD, University of Calgary
MA, University of Manitoba
BRS, University of Manitoba
Office: U243M
Email: jbooke@mtroyal.ca
Julie Booke completed a Bachelors of Recreation Studies at the University of Manitoba. After completing her undergraduate degree she worked for the Hurricane Island Outward Bound School and the University of Missouri’s Experiential Education program before returning to the University of Manitoba to complete a Master of Arts degree focusing on the impact of wilderness education on youth at risk. Julie’s PhD is from the University of Calgary in the Department of Graduate Division of Educational Research. Her dissertation focused on the impact of an educational development program on university instructors teaching assumptions, philosophies and practices.
Areas of Instruction
Issues in Sport and Recreation Management
Issues in Health and Physical Education
Leadership and Communication
Areas of Scholarship
Behaviour in Sport
Bullying in Sport
Booke, J. I am proud to have a PhD. In C. Artenie & D.J. Davis (Eds), Specialists Passions & Careers (pp. 3 – 6). Montreal: Universitas.
Booke, J., & Willment, J. (2018). Teaching assumptions within a university faculty development program. Transformative Dialogues 11(1).
Booke, J., & Willment, J. (2017). Reflections on statements of teaching across faculty career phases. Transformative Dialogues 10(1)
Yeo, M., Booke, J., & Swabey, A. (2016). "Shut the #$%* Up" - Forty years of students writing in an anonymous forum. Radical Pedagogy, 13(2), 56 – 74
Booke, J., & Pavelka, J. (2015). Respect in Sport: The perceived impact of the mandatory Respect in Sport program. Journal of Sports Pedagogy and Physical Education, 10(4)
Selected Presentations
Booke, J., Malec, C., Delannoy, T., & Wright, S. (2019). Bullying in Sport and the implementation of the bullying presentation program Dare to Care in Sport in swimming
Booke, J., Price, S., Best, D. (2017). Cementing Major Selection Timing to Improve Student Success. Poster presented at the PHE Canada Research Forum, St. John, NFLD
Booke, J., Tamminen, K., & Smith, K. (2016, October). Effectively implementing parent and athlete education programs in a sports context. Poster presented at Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, Jasper, AB
Booke, J., & Silovs, J.I. (2017). Respect in Sport - Tennis Alberta. Poster presented at the PHE Canada Research Forum, St. John, NFLD
Booke, J. (2016, July). To Implement or Not to Implement That is the Question. Presented at The Hockey Conference, Fredericton, NB
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Debate Gaffe: Did Donald Trump Admit Paying No Federal Income Taxes?
September 27 | 2016
Having predicted that the first presidential debate was Hillary Clinton’s to lose, the media consensus in its immediate aftermath appeared to be that she had won. Some credited the Democratic nominee for luring Trump into taking the bait on his birther obsession and his cruelty to women; some blamed moderator Lester Holt for pressing him more than Clinton; and some disparaged Trump’s arrogant failure to prepare for this crucial moment.
Among the most telling consequences of that poor preparation was what sounded like a very damaging admission that the self-proclaimed billionaire doesn’t pay federal income taxes.
Responding to a question from Holt about his continuing refusal to release his tax returns — as presidential candidates have done for more than 40 years — he again claimed that he was “under a routine audit” that precluded disclosure. (He didn’t produce a letter of notification from the IRS about the alleged audit, which either Clinton or Holt might have demanded.) He said once more that he would produce his tax returns when the IRS completes the alleged audit.
For 40 years, everyone running for president has released their tax returns,” Clinton retorted. “You can go and see nearly, I think, 39, 40 years of our tax returns, but everyone has done it. We know the IRS has made clear there is no prohibition on releasing it when you’re under audit. So you’ve got to ask yourself, why won’t he release his tax returns?”
Is it because he isn’t as wealthy as he claims to be? she wondered. Is it because he isn’t really so charitable? Is it because he doesn’t want Americans to know how much money he owes to foreign banks (in Russia or China or both)?
Or is it because he doesn’t pay any income taxes at all? Clinton suggested that might well be true “because the only years [of Trump taxes] that anybody’s ever seen were a couple of years when he had to turn them over to state authorities when he was trying to get a casino license, and they showed he didn’t pay any federal income tax.”
Trump blurted: “That makes me smart.”
As the debate moved on, the casino developer complained that the Treasury has accumulated too much debt while the government has neglected American infrastructure. “We’re a debtor nation,” he cried.
“And maybe because you haven’t paid any federal income tax for a lot of years.”
Trump replied: “It would be squandered, too, believe me.”
Snappy as his retorts were, what Trump said suggested strongly that he has indeed paid no taxes. After the debate, while trying to spin the result, he insisted that “of course” he has paid taxes.
It is time for journalists to insist that he prove it.
IMAGE: Donald Trump speaks during the first debate. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
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Jobless Claims Hit 15-Year Low
Andrew Khouri
By Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times (TNS)
In a positive sign for the labor market, initial claims for jobless benefits plunged last week to the lowest level in 15 years, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Applications for unemployment benefits fell 43,000 to 265,000 for the week ended Jan. 24, according to the report. Analysts had expected filings to come in at 300,000, according to FactSet.
However, the sharp drop came during a shortened week that included Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Holidays can skew the weekly numbers, because people have less opportunity to apply because of the closure of state offices.
Even without a holiday, the week-to-week reports can be volatile.
The four-week moving average for jobless claims, which smooths some of that volatility, fell 8,250 to 298,500 — a level that indicates the job market is strong.
The U.S. added the most new jobs last year since 1999. And Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday that the economy was growing at a “solid pace,” an improvement from their assessment last month of “moderate” expansion.
AFP Photo/Justin Sullivan
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plane crash Aug 1, 2020
Seven people, including an Alaska state lawmaker, died Friday when two small airplanes collided in midair near the airport in Soldotna, on Alaska’s Kenai Peninsula
Duck Boat Apr 28, 2020
Coast Guard, Ripley Entertainment Criticized in Boat Crash
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August 2018 - Make 'Em Laugh: Joel McHale
Joel McHale, the star of Community and The Soup, will leave you in stitches. Comedy has been a part of his life for 25 years, but it was not his initial path. After McHale thanked me for aging him, he shared, “I don’t think you’re led to comedy. It just comes your way.” But I learned one thing from my interview. Do not drink the night before and then interview this man. McHale will test you on whether or not you know your shit and for this round, it was McHale 1, Ewers 0. It’s hard when all you want to talk about is how fabulous he was as Jeff Winger or why The Soup sucked after he left, but we found plenty to talk about and I started with what I felt was the most important question. McHale has recently been tapped to read the part of Dalton, played by the late Patrick Swayze, from Roadhouse, in the upcoming L.A. based screenplay reading series, Scripts Gone Wild, on August 15th. When asked how that came about his response was classic. "That's like asking how did I get an Academy Award? I just felt this is a great opportunity and I was glad that they asked me. It's a little nerve-wracking, but you know what, I'm really going to prepare for this." When asked if he was going to go method, he responded, “You mean like go to a roadhouse and beat up people? Absolutely! Anyone who says that they wouldn’t are lying.”
That witty banter is what we can expect when McHale graces us with his presence on August 17th at The Stage inside Santa Ana Star Casino and Hotel. The show, he promises, will be that of a rock show extravaganza. “There will be lots of leather and pyrotechnics, rock music, 13-foot speakers - it will make a KISS show look like an acoustic performance of Mumford and Sons.” It is just part of the latest projects and tours that McHale is taking part in this year. He has been excited to have his own show on Netflix, The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale, getting such a well-received response. Keeping a format similar to The Soup, McHale reviews television shows, pop culture trends and other crap that the nation is obsessed with, while celebrities make appearances to hang and you know, do stuff - taking part in comedy skits. This is where my lack of sleep and the ability to use words kicked in. I asked McHale with all the celebrities he’s had on the show so far, which one of them has he enjoyed “interviewing” the most. See, see that word there. That was the wrong word. This was the moment where McHale corrected me politely. “Well, the answer would be none. I don’t know what show you’re watching, but I don’t interview anyone on this show.” This was the moment that Joel realized that I did not “Netflix and Chill” when it came to his show - in its entirety. At this time I try to fix it by saying which celebrity has been the coolest to hang out with on the show. “Bruce Willis,” he shares. Really, I responded. “Yeah,” McHale says. “Because he has never appeared on the show.” Yep, not gonna win here. From there he put me out of my misery when I asked what celebrity he would like to have on the show. “Angela Merkel. I think she would be a great get.”
This is where I think I can redeem myself, moving on to my next question. I shared with McHale that some comedians have experienced that in development of their projects sometimes their voices are not heard. I asked if he was experiencing that with the show. “Who are these comedians you spoke with? Give me names! Give me names!” My redemption did not come. For McHale, the experience with the streaming giant, Netflix, has been a positive one. “My time with Netflix has been great. They have let me voice my opinions, and unlike these crazy people that say they’re getting silenced on their show, I haven’t had any censorship issues. Well, except once. There was the talk of naming the show Joel McHale's Daily Dumps. They didn’t like that and I said ‘Why? Everyone does.’ So, we went with The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale and it’s worked out pretty well.” With the great response the show has received I had to know if we will be seeing a Season Two. “I don’t know,” shared McHale. “The one thing I can say about Netflix is they don’t mess around with decisions. They’ll let you know ‘Hey, you’re great, you stay’ or ‘Hey you suck, you’re gone.’ So we’re waiting.”
After interviewing George Takei and learning that IMDB isn’t always quick on the draw updating its pages with all current projects, I thought I would play it cool and just ask McHale what some of his upcoming projects are without glancing at the famous movie database. “Didn’t you look at my IMDB?” McHale quickly asked. I gave him my assessment of the situation and told him about my experience with Takei. “Well then, I’m doing six projects with George Takei.” He wasn’t buying it. “Well,” McHale continued. “Since you didn’t take a look at my IMDB page, I’m in the new movie The Happytime Murders with Melissa McCarthy and Elizabeth Banks. It an adult muppet movie that is not for kids! I also did a movie called Assassination Nation where I play the character, Nick. It is bloody, loud and violent - all the good things that I like."
My time is coming to an end so I end with the question 'What is the worse piece of advice you received as a comedian.' “Do a bunch of heroin before you go on stage,” McHale shared. “Don Rickles told me that.” I can truly say that this has been one of the most hilarious, yet embarrassing interviews I have ever conducted. I was glad that McHale asked if I would be attending the show on the 17th, which I replied yes. Nice that he would even want me there. But I will be one of many in the room enjoying his comedy and filing this experience under “No partying the night before and do your fucking homework.”
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The biggest games at E3 2019
Posted in Gaming and esports
Author - Harry Pages
Last updated on 06 Jun 2019
It’s finally here; Gamer’s Christmas, E3 2019. As gamers flock from all corners of the globe into the nerve centre of gaming to catch press junkets and big game announcements of the latest and craziest in the game industry, let’s look at the biggest games that we can expect to see at E3 2019.
But it wouldn’t be E3 without a few surprises. In fact, they are normally highlights. Hell, I’m half expecting Bethesda to officially announce that they are nuking the world to give gamers the most visceral Fallout experience possible. In all seriousness, E3 has changed drastically over the years. We can’t wait to see what’s in-store to mark 3 days of live streams and Internet buzz.
With E3 2019 right around the corner, let’s dive right into it. Here are the dates and schedules for E3, as well as 15 biggest games that we expect (and some we hope) to see at E3 2019.
WHEN IS E3 2019?
In case you didn’t know, E3 2019 is closer than you might think. The gaming celebrations start off with EA Play between June 7 – 9, replacing the usual press conference that is typical of starting off E3. This is followed by a press conference that runs from Sunday, June 9 until Monday, June 10.
E3 2019 officially starts from Tuesday, June 11 to Thursday, June 13 at the Los Angeles Convention Centre. That’s nearly a week of gaming news and speculation. Are you feeling ready?
APEX LEGENDS – CONFIRMED
We never thought we would see the day that a game took the spotlight away from the Battle Royale colossus Fortnite. But when Apex Legends launched onto the hugely popular BR scene in February, it briefly happened. Briefly.
E3 sees Apex start their second content season, giving developers’ Respawn a chance to put Apex Legends back into the public mindset following a disappointingly unfulfilling first season. Prepare to see at least one new character and the potential for a foray of new weapons. I’m even hopeful that we might get the hint of a new map (learning from PUBG’s mistakes), but that is a long-shot. Still, Apex made its mark early in the year and there is still time for it to win us back at E3 2019.
FIFA 20 – CONFIRMED
FIFA games are almost always a definite at E3. The popular football (yes, I’m British) franchise has become one of the most successful names in games, and FIFA 20 is almost guaranteed to continue their successful trajectory.
Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer has been a big contender for FIFA’s competitive title and FIFA 20 is going to have to pull out all the punches to truly win back its often loyal fanbase. We expect to see significant and improved gameplay, perhaps even a better designed FIFA version for the Nintendo Switch.
RESIDENT EVIL 8 – EXPECTED
Following the huge success that was the visceral horror instalment Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, there is a huge chance that we are going to get Resident Evil 8 in the coming spring. Considering the success of Biohazard and the amazing Resident Evil 2 remake, Capcom has fans eating out of the palm of their T-virus infected palms.
Because Resident Evil 7: Biohazard was a soft reboot of sorts, taking the franchise back to its horrifying roots, the probability of what Capcom has planned next is very exciting. Resident Evil 8 was already in motion when Biohazard was launching, so let’s see what demented nightmares they have for us.
BORDERLANDS 3 – CONFIRMED
The Borderlands series turns 10 this year, and with that comes the highly-anticipated ‘looter shooter’ sequel that we’ve all been waiting for. Honestly, I can’t put into words how excited I am to see what we can expect from Borderlands 3 at E3 2019 (my housemate has been replaying the first two chronological games in anticipation). And what better a place to see it first-hand than E3?
From what we’ve already seen of Borderlands 3, it’s sticking close to what we traditionally love about the franchise. Only two of the four playable characters have currently been unveiled, so hopefully, we will see more of the rest of the Vault Hunters in action.
Prepare for a classic to be redefined as the wackiness and insanity of Borderlands is repackaged for modern gaming at E3 2019.
FABLE 4 - UNCONFIRMED
It’s official, Fable 4 IS happening! Not much is known about the game other than a leak that confirmed its very existence, but plot details reveal that a Mad King has destroyed Albion with an asteroid, and it’s up to you to time travel to another planet to talk to Theresa and the Guild and save your home (not just a trip to the shops then).
Could we see a reveal trailer at E3 2019?
CYBERPUNK 2077 – CONFIRMED
The game I’ve been waiting for since it’s announcement in May 2012 (appearing in a couple of previous articles of mine; here and here), and we are finally getting a better glimpse at Cyberpunk 2077 at E3 2019. It only took 7 years! Regardless, the hype is real.
In case you’ve been living in your own cyberpunk dystopian future, Cyberpunk 2077 is the next open-world RPG from CD Projekt Red - developers of The Witcher 3. Cyberpunk 2077 swaps the fantasy realm for the gritty underbelly of a cyberpunk city plagued by crime and high-octane mayhem. The third-person is replaced by first-person action. And instead of being an otherworldly Witcher, we are a low-level gun for hire.
We were treated at last year’s E3 to an hour-long gameplay demo and we all lost our collective virtualised minds. Hopefully, this year’s E3 will deliver a more hands-on reveal that dwells further into the game and brings Cyberpunk's release date further from the near-future and closer to the present.
FORZA MOTORSPORT 8 - EXPECTED
Microsoft releases a new title in the successful Forza racing franchise annually, so a new game is always expected at E3. Last year we had Forza 4, and this year it looks like its time to get into gear for Forza Motorsport 8! Vroom, vroom.
MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS – CONFIRMED
In the faraway past of 2017, developers Square Enix entered a licencing agreement with Marvel that would span multiple years and multi-games, featuring Marvel’s beloved superheroes. The first game in their slot was The Avengers. Then, radio silence. That was until an announcement on Twitter revealed that The Avengers would be featured for the first time at the Square Enix E3 2019 press conference.
From initially leaked gameplay information, The Avengers will be an adventure game structured similarly to Destiny. The rumours support that it will be a mix of cinematic storytelling with continuous single player and co-operative gameplay for up to four players. Master the amazing abilities of various heroes and customise them to stand out on the battlefield.
With some of the best talent in the industry working on this one, we expect the reveal to be nothing short of super.
GEARS 5 – CONFIRMED
What defines the Gears of War franchise? It’s soft-spoken diplomacy? Clear regard for the topical issues of climate change? No. For years, Gears of War has been defined by the mountainous muscles of burly men and the rev of chainsaw-guns slicing through Locust flesh.
Finally, the series is getting a change in direction. We haven’t heard much about Gears of War 5 since last June, other than the announcement that it would be released this year. E3 2019 marks the perfect opportunity for an unveiling that sees the familiarity of GOW left behind. Kait takes the lead this time around, going on a brutal odyssey of blood and butchery to discover the origins of the malevolent Locust horde that have contested our protagonists for over a decade in games.
HALO INFINITE– CONFIRMED
As Sergeant Johnson once said upon the destruction of the original Halo ring, “This is it, baby. Hold me”.
The epic saga of Master Chief continues 18 years later with Halo Infinite. We all squealed at the announcement last year as Master Chief’s iconic helmet got held at his side at the end of the trailer. The 12-year-old in me nearly imploded from excitement, as if I’d just been stuck with a plasma grenade.
As the third entry into The Reclaimer Saga - started in 2012 by developer 343 Industries (taking the reins from long-time Bungie) - Halo Infinite serves to completely change the world of Halo. Not that this is a remake, more of a “spiritual reboot. Halo Infinite will continue the story of Master Chief inside a world that has reportedly been made “a little bit more realistic and compelling”.
Built on the Slipspace Engine to accommodate the long-running sci-fi franchise into the next generation of gaming, Infinite may very well be the prettiest Halo yet – a hard task for a series with some of the most iconic imagery in gaming. Additionally, split-screen multiplayer is back, baby! 343 has already confirmed that you will be able to play online with up to four players on a single console, an aspect of the original games that made the series so attractive and compelling (get ready to have your friendships tested again, people).
As E3 2019 brings Halo Infinite one step closer to an official release date, prepare to step back into the world of energy weapons and double jumping for a first-person shooter that hopes to be out of this world.
STAR WARS JEDI: FALLEN ORDER – CONFIRMED
The Star Wars universe continues to expand with the latest game from Respawn Entertainment, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Yes, I know, it’s not Titanfall 3, but I’m still stoked to see dual lightsabres in glorious third-person action.
Set after the onslaught of Jedi in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Fallen Order follows a young Padawan trying to survive in a post-Jedi world, battling the murderous executions of the Emperor’s Order 66. Get ready to witness the Jedi resurge at E3 2019, with the possibility of playable demos available to watch throughout the week.
DOOM ETERNAL – CONFIRMED
Bethesda’s id software 2016 Doom reboot was such a success that we are back with Doom: Eternal for E3 2019. There will be smashing. There will be shooting. There Will Be Blood (minus Daniel Day-Lewis, this time).
Doom: Eternal heralds’ crazier weapons, a new dash ability, and a whole school of twisted enemies for Doomguy to rage upon. Bring hell to your screens as more about Doom: Eternal is revealed at E3 2019.
THE OUTER WORLDS – CONFIRMED
From the developers of arguably the best entry into the Fallout Universe, Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds is bringing the adventurous possibilities of space to our living rooms. The directors of the original Fallout series are onboard, and Obsidian Entertainment has a close to flawless track-record with genre-defining entries in gaming.
The Outer Worlds is a first-person space adventure odyssey that brings back the classic roleplaying Fallout that original fans fell in love with. Microsoft is sure to push this one, so keep an eye out for it during their E3 press briefing.
HARRY POTTER RPG – UNCONFIRMED
Playing the game companion of Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone was one of the original tests of my sanity. Remember the nightmare that was little pixelated Harry screaming ‘FLIPENDO’? Repeating it over, and over, and over, and ov…-- Sorry, I trailed off there.
The magic of the wizarding world is set to be re-lumos’ed (a little spell joke there) with an ambitious Harry Potter RPG from Warner Bros. games. We all may finally get that letter to Hogwarts! The game hasn’t been confirmed for the E3 2019 lineup, but with Sony out of the picture at this year’s E3, it makes sense for Warner Brothers to steal the spotlight with what is set to be a truly magic game.
Below is a screenshot from reportedly leaked footage of the upcoming game, with rumours attached that Rocksteady is somehow attached. If those rumours are true, then to quote the titular character's best friend, Ron Weasley: "bloody hell".
POKEMON SWORD AND SHIELD – CONFIRMED
The latest Pokémon games already look fantastic and we can’t wait to see more of them at E3 2019. Precisely how much we will see of the games is up for debate; The Pokémon Company has already announced a video presentation on the two games, but just how much they will reveal is up for debate.
All I’m saying is, give me that green Grookey monkey matey as my leaf starter any day of the week. That water-type is the kind of beast that you see right before your final moments.
And that’s it for the hottest selection of games that we hope to be announced at E 2019! As Gamer Christmas nears, what biggest games do you most look forward to finding out more about? Did any of them miss the list?
Leave a comment below and let us know! Make sure to stream E3 2019; we look forward to seeing what comes from the biggest week in the gaming year.
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Coronavirus: Labour MP Willie Jackson slams criticism over COVID-19 border blunders
Dan Satherley
Judith Collins and Willie Jackson on The AM Show. Credits: The AM Show
The only outbreaks New Zealand is suffering at the moment are from "hysteria and madness", Labour MP Willie Jackson has claimed.
Zero cases of COVID-19 have been found in the community despite more Kiwis lining up for tests than ever before in the past week.
But there has been criticism of how the Government's handled the isolation and quarantine systems for returning Kiwis nonetheless, with revelations some new arrivals were released without being tested and an unverified claim from National a homeless man bagged himself two weeks' free shelter and food at the Crowne Plaza.
'Urban myth': Homeless man who allegedly snuck into five-star quarantine facility 'cannot be verified' - Dr Bloomfield
ACT leader declares NZ's borders 'world's dumbest' after testing botch-up
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield has been willing to take the blame for blunders - at least those that have been proven - and the Government has moved to plug the gaps, implementing stricter rules and ensuring tests are being done.
Jackson told The AM Show on Friday the attacks on the Government and health officials in the past week have been "very unbecoming".
"I heard this bloke over here rubbishing our wonderful Prime Minister the other day," Jackson said, motioning towards AM Show co-host and avid National Party supporter Mark Richardson.
"Let's put things in perspective - we've got an open economy, we've got more freedoms here you would agree than probably just about any country in the world... We're doing the business. When this is getting caught, it's getting caught at the border. There's no need for outbreaks of hysteria and madness."
While he couldn't say how many people have been let out of quarantine or isolation without being tested, he said it was "under control".
"There's no need for hysteria. The people who have been caught with the virus are people who have been picked up at the border. Why have they been picked up at the border? Because we have everything under control."
Judith Collins and Willie Jackson. Photo credit: The AM Show
David Clark an 'utter disgrace'
Health Minister David Clark, widely criticised throughout the lockdown after breaching his own ministry's rules several times, has refused to take much responsibility for the mistakes at the border.
"The Director-General has accepted that the protocol wasn't being followed. He has accepted responsibility for that... The Director-General has acknowledged that the system didn't deliver here," Dr Clark said on Wednesday.
Dr Bloomfield was standing right behind him at the time, and was visibly disappointed. Jackson refused to talk about the incident, but said he wasn't too worried about their relationship.
'I stand by my comments': Health Minister not apologising after backlash over Bloomfield remarks
'Disgrace': Clark 'definition of non-essential worker', 'humiliated' Bloomfield - Muller
Judith Collins, appearing on The AM Show with Jackson, said Dr Clark should have been fired long ago.
"Helen Clark would never have left him in that job. Jacinda Ardern is failing in her leadership in this one... This guy was missing in action for a long time, down in Dunedin bike-riding and having fun. Well that's lovely, except he's got a job to do.
"And secondly, look what he did to Ashley Bloomfield the other day - that was an utter disgrace, and he was smirking all the way through it."
Collins, a former minister, also lashed out at Dr Clark's admission he's yet to visit a quarantine facility.
"I used to find out the most amazing things when I'd go and visit Corrections and police and stuff. I'd go back and say to the head honchos 'hang on - this is what I saw, this is what's going on and you need to sort that out'. I think that's what you do."
New Zealand has 13 known active cases of COVID-19 at present, none in the community at large. University of Auckland disease modelling specialist Shaun Hendy told The AM Show on Thursday we should expect to see about 12 new cases a week arrive at the border.
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Content Marketing World 2016 with Joe Pulizzi
September 12, 2016 | by Newsmodo
Subscribe to the Brand Storytelling podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeartRadio or an RSS feed of your choice – leave a review and tell us what you think about the show!
On the Brand Storytelling podcast this week, Joe Pulizzi, the founder of the Content Marketing Institute joins the show to talk about the build up to another year, predictions for the industry in 2017 and what we can expect at Content Marketing World 2017.
His keynote at the forum reflected the industry moving into the future and the keyword, Commitment. Brands need to take a fully-committed approach to their content and audiences. Mediocre content will hurt your brand more than it helps.
The message is: It’s all about commitment, there is no half way, you’re either in or you’re out.
Download the episode here
Keen for more content marketing? Check out Joe’s podcast This Old Marketing which he hosts with fellow content marketer, Robert Rose!
Some happy snaps from the conference! See the full gallery from the event here!
Preview of the episode with Joe…..
Rakhal Ebeli: What would you say are the big themes that are coming through? Speaking of your podcast, you guys have seen incredible success but you still approach with humility and you do look to try and improve what’s going on within your own space. You don’t just say, “This is great, it’s great. Let’s set it and forget it.” Robert Rose has a really interesting title for his session. Content marketing is broken, this is how we fix it and this is it how can affect your business. What’s Robert’s take on things, do you think, coming out of this event?
Joe Pulizzi: We’re on our 154th podcast or something like that together and we’ve been fast friends for the last decade. We think a lot about these issues. The quote that Robert has that I think is really key is he said, “You actually don’t want to create more content. No enterprise actually sets out to create more content. You actually want to create the minimal amount of content with the maximum amount of results.” Think about that; we actually don’t want more. In the research, we see that actually most companies are creating more content.
I think that if you are a smart market toddy you should really take a look at your content creation and distribution. I think if you’re smart about it you’re probably should maybe be doing less, or more of the right stuff. It’s not less, it’s more of the right stuff where I’m going to say, “I’m not going to do that blog anymore. I’m going to continue to do this e-newsletter. I’m not doing this in social anymore, I’m going to do this print magazine or this event.”
The average company uses 13 to 16 different tactics for their content, webinars, eBooks, e-newsletters, social, whatever. I think that’s too many. I don’t think you can be great at 13 to 16. What can you be great at? Three to five, maybe, you can be great. I think we really have to start making decisions. That’s strategy. Strategy is saying no to things.
Start saying no to doing some things and say, “No, we can’t be great at this. We can be the best in the world at this over here.” I think that’s, when Robert’s talking about that, it’s about that same commitment idea. You really have to start saying no to a lot of things because this takes commitment, it takes times to do it right, and, if you’re serious about it, let’s start making some decisions to say no to a whole heck of a lot of other things that you’re doing.
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Mark Hamill tells Content Marketing World about embracing Luke Skywalker’s optimism and tenacity: #CMWorld
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Home Tech Newsmax courts Fox News viewers with election denialism.
Newsmax courts Fox News viewers with election denialism.
For years, Newsmax was a bit participant within the right-wing media universe. The 22-year-old information outlet was small in contrast with conservative media juggernauts like Fox News and Breitbart, with a modestly fashionable web site and a little-watched TV community that includes reveals with Republican B-listers like Diamond & Silk and Sean Spicer, the previous White House press secretary.
But that modified after final week’s election, when Newsmax refused to name the election in Mr. Biden’s favor. Newsmax doesn’t have a choice desk, so its refusal largely amounted to a symbolic protest. Still, it buoyed Trump supporters who had been defiant in regards to the president’s loss, and led Mr. Trump and his allies to embrace the outlet as a pleasant venue. Since then, Newsmax TV has promoted a parade of conspiracy theories and false allegations of voter fraud, and has pointedly refused to check with Mr. Biden because the president-elect.
The alternate-reality technique is working, and turning Newsmax right into a authentic contender for conservative eyeballs within the post-Trump period. Newsmax TV is getting its highest rankings this week, with as many as 800,000 individuals tuning in to its prime-time reveals, in keeping with Nielsen. (Before the election, it was averaging simply 65,000 viewers at any given time, in keeping with CNN’s Brian Stelter.) Mr. Trump has been furiously sharing Newsmax clips and retweeting supporters who say they’re turning to the community out of frustration with Fox News.
“He’s very disappointed in Fox News,” Christopher Ruddy, Newsmax’s chief govt and a good friend of Mr. Trump’s, stated in a CNN interview on Sunday. Citing elevated rankings for the reason that election, Mr. Ruddy claimed that Newsmax is now “a major player in cable news.”
Sticking by Mr. Trump in defeat can also be paying off on-line. Newsmax’s app was the fourth most-popular app in Apple’s App Store on Thursday, forward of TikTok and Instagram. On Tuesday, for the primary time, it beat each Fox News and Breitbart in Facebook engagement, in keeping with knowledge from CrowdTangle, a Facebook-owned analytics software. And its YouTube channel has greater than doubled its following for the reason that election and now has greater than 1,000,000 subscribers.
Newsmax continues to be significantly smaller than Fox News. But its willingness to indulge fringe conspiracy theories and defend Mr. Trump with disproved voter fraud allegations has endeared it to the Trump base, and fueled speculation that Mr. Trump may use it as a template for his personal post-presidency media enterprise.
Election officers throughout the nation have stated that there’s no evidence of widespread vote fraud, and plenty of Republican authorized challenges have been thrown out in state courts. But on Newsmax TV, hosts have been encouraging Mr. Trump to not concede defeat, saying there may be nonetheless an opportunity he shall be proclaimed the winner.
“You dig in your heels, and you fight,” stated Carl Higbie, a Newsmax host, in a video that has been seen greater than 19 million occasions on Facebook.
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Beneficiation of Iron Ore Mineral Processing & Metallurgy
Crushing and GrindingHydroclassification and Magnetic FinishingConditioning and FlotationSilica Flotation ReagentsThickening and FilteringAdvantages of FlotationCrushing is done in the conventional manner in 2 or 3 stage systems to approximately all minus ¾ inch which is considered good feed for subsequent wet rod and ball mill grinding.The primary rod mill discharge at about minus 10- mesh is treated over wet magnetic cobbers where, on average magnetic taconite ore, about 1/3 of the total tonnage is rejected as a non-magnetic tailing requiring no further treatment. The magneSee more on 911metallurgist
Beneficiation processes Rio Tinto
Mining ProcessMineral ProcessingRoasting ProcessSmelting ProcessSlag and Iron ProcessingA large artificial freshwater pond is created in the dunes, on which floats the dredger and concentrator plant. While the dredge removes the material from the front end of the pond, the tailings generated by the separation process is stacked at the back; as a result the pond continuously moves in a forward direction.Burrowing into the mining face of the dune, the dredger advances at a rate of two to three metres per day, depending on the height of the dune. As the sand face is undermined it c...
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Key Points Downstream Beneficiation Case Study: Oman. Key Points Downstream Beneficiation Case Study: Oman Jared Talkin 1,2 March 2016 operated by India's Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel, which operates a 1.5 MMT/year direct reduced iron (DRI) plant in Sohar.
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Western Australia. Iron Ore Beneficiation (BHP) Agreement Act 1996. An Act to ratify, and authorise the implementation of, an agreement between the State and BHP Direct Reduced Iron Pty. Ltd. relating to the establishment and operation of material handling facilities and a plant for beneficiating iron
Iron Ore Beneficiation (BHP) Agreement Act 1996
Iron Ore Beneficiation (BHP) Agreement Act 1996 An Act to ratify, and authorise the implementation of, an agreement between the State and BHP Direct Reduced Iron Pty. Ltd. relating to the establishment and operation of material handling facilities and a plant for beneficiating iron
BENEFICIATION OF IRON ORE National Institute of
beneficiation of iron ore a thesis submitted in partial fullfillment of the requirements for the degree of bachelor of technology in mining engineering by sanjay kumar agarwal 110mn0569 sudhanshu kumar 110mn0593 department of mining engineering national institute of technology rourkela 769008 2013-2014. beneficiation of iron ore a thesis submitted in partial fullfillment of the
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Reduced Iron Beneficiation Plant natuurpuntlonderzeelbe. 50 ton per hour iron ore beneficiation plant Sep 26, 2016 Oct 23, 2015 Canisteo iron ore concentrate is a wellknown trade name in many of the the Canisteo Washing Plant was the Mesabi's 44th beneficiation plant, and plant was removed and replaced with 50 ft wide roadbeds for dump trucks
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For beneficiation of a particular iron ore the emphasis is usually to develop a cost effective flow sheet incorporating necessary crushing, grinding, screening and beneficiating techniques which are necessary for the upgrading of the iron ore. A typical flow sheet for iron ore beneficiation plant is shown in Fig 1.
Iron Ore Beneficiation Process
During the last ten years great strides have been made, on the Mesabi range, in the practice of beneficiating low grade iron ore material. By beneficiation is meant all methods of removing impurities, and raising the iron content to a point where it can be sold in open market, the principal impurities being silica and moisture. The general processes to which low grade iron ores are amenable
IRON ORE AGREEMENTS LEGISLATION (AMENDMENT,
The iron ore beneficiation plant that was constructed under the Iron Ore Beneficiation (BHP) Agreement 1996 has been on care and maintenance since around 2005 when the hot briquetted iron plant, with which it was associated, closed. BHP Billiton has indicated that it wishes to permanently close the beneficiation plant and,
IRON ORE AGREEMENTS LEGISLATION (AMENDMENT, TERMINATION
• Modern beneficiation processes allow for effective and low cost upgrading of lump, fines and ultrafines. In September 2008 allmineral received the order for the plant engineering and the supply of the key machinery f or the largest integrated iron ore beneficiation plant in India with a capacity of 1,500 tph.
The following diagram demonstrates some typical flowsheet designs for Iron Ore beneficiation of hard rock and friable ores. Innovative Plant Design Having developed an effective and optimised flowsheet, you need a plant that safely and effectively applies this flowsheet to the ore body to extract high grade iron ore whilst delivering high availability, with low capital and low operational
Key Points Downstream Beneficiation Case Study: Oman
Key Points Downstream Beneficiation Case Study: Oman Jared Talkin 1,2 March 2016 operated by India’s Jindal Shadeed Iron & Steel, which operates a 1.5 MMT/year direct reduced iron (DRI) plant in Sohar. The company had acquired Shadeed Iron and Steel and its 1.5 gas-fired hot briquetted iron (HBI) plant in 2010 for $500 million. As a step towards forward integration, the company set up a
Recovery of Iron Bearing Minerals from Beneficiation Plant
beneficiation plant 2. The beneficiation of iron ore slime produced from washing plants and tailing ponds of Kiriburu mines was studies [1] using wet high intensity magnetic separator followed by classification in a hydrocyclone. They showed that a concentrate assaying 63% Fe and 3.3% alumina could be produced with an overall iron recovery of
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Examples of beneficiation processes include froth flotation and gravity separation. Other economic uses of the term are in use. For example, in the diamond industry, the beneficiation imperative argues that cutting and polishing (processes within the diamond value chain) should be conducted in-country to maximise the local economic contribution.
installing the low grade iron ore beneficiation plant in this region. All these plant will be based on haematite ore as raw material. Based on this analysis, it is clear in India that the installation of beneficiation facilities exclusively for low grade hematitic iron ore beneficiation is a reality (Excluding plant
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Direct reduced iron Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Direct-reduced iron (DRI), also called sponge iron, is produced from direct reduction of iron ore (in the form of lumps, pellets or fines) by a reducing gas produced »More detailed
4/12/2019· Iron ore beneficiation is a multi-stage process that raw iron ore undergoes to purify it prior to the process of smelting, which involves melting the ore to remove the metal content. The process of iron ore beneficiation has two complementary goals and these define the methods used to refine it.
Sector development: Mining and mineral beneficiation
– Establishment of a coal washing plant ( Exxaro Resources, 2006-2012) Construction of a directly reduced iron plant (Iron Mineral Beneficiation, 2012 -2014) Construction of a steel mini-mill (Veer Re-rollers, 2012 -2013) Hernic Ferrochrome
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The production process followed at Rashmi Metaliks makes the Sponge Iron unique and superior than its competitors. Iron ore (Red Hematite) is extracted from the mines and taken to the Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Plant where it is charged with different sizes of Coal (Carbon) by conveyor from different stock houses into the Rotary Kiln.
Beneficiation of iron ore lumps and fines by jigging
To match the modern smelting requirements, beneficiation of the available iron ore should be done for cost-effective production of steel with low energy and coke consumption, and reduced slag formation. One of the most economical and effective methods for beneficiation of Indian iron ores is the jigging process using a jigging machine.
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Beneficiation of iron ore lumps and fines by jigging . To match the modern smelting requirements, beneficiation of the available iron ore should be done for cost-effective production of steel with low energy and coke consumption, and reduced slag formation.
BOODARIE IRON BHP
• The Boodarie Iron plant was constructed in two modules, each with two production trains, and was designed to produce 2.3 million tonnes of briquettes per year. Boodarie Iron also encompasses a gas plant and iron ore beneficiation facilities. • Iron ore fines (less than 6mm in size) were transferred from BHP Billiton’s stockpiles
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Direct Reduced Iron ( DRI ) Plant
Direct Reduced Iron ( DRI ) Plant. Integrated Steel Plant IRON ORE MINES ALLOTMENT IN KARNATAKA. Setting up integrated steel plant for the manufacturing of special steel meant exclusively for automobile sector and forging industry. As iron ore is the basic raw material for the unit, the company has approached Govt. of Karnataka for the
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Crowdfunded Ion Belt puts a complete smartphone recharge around your waist
Portable battery boosters are a great idea. Trouble is you’ve always left them at home when your phone decides to haemorrhage its last 20% of battery and leave you in the lurch.
This Kickstarter project is looking to solve that issue, however. The Ion Belt puts a 3,000mAh battery where you can’t forget it – around your waist, keeping your trousers up.ly.
The work depicts Jobs in his trademark black turtleneck jumper carrying an early model of his Apple computer and with a black bin bag slung over his shoulder.
With today’s announcement, SpaceIL is the first of the 16 Lunar X Prize teams to book a ride off the planet. If the mission succeeds, it will be the first Israeli mission — as well as the first private spaceflight mission — to soft-land a vehicle on the lunar surface. Eran Privman, CEO of SpaceIL, claimed the group isn’t focused on the competition, but they are confident they can win. “I promise you once we land on the Moon, we’ll look around and see we are the first,” he said.
Only three nations have ever landed a spacecraft intact on the Moon: the United States, Russia, and China. Many countries have slammed lunar orbiters or probes into the Moon to study its environment, but gently landing a spacecraft is trickier. The Moon is big enough to have a gravitational pull, but it doesn’t have an atmosphere to slow incoming objects. Spacecraft in lunar orbit must fire retro-rockets, very precisely, in the opposite direction of the Moon. That way they can slowly descend without slamming into the rock. It’s a delicate procedure that usually requires a lot of time and money, which is why only government agencies have been able to do it up until now.
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Egyptian chest, and was moreover intensified by his delirium, that his mates were forced to lace him fast, even there, as he sailed, raving in his hammock. In a strait-jacket, he swung to the mad rockings of the gales. And, when running into more sufferable latitudes, the ship, with mild stun’sails spread, floated across the tranquil tropics, and, to all appearances.
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket during launch. (SpaceX)
That it was only then, on the homeward voyage, after the encounter, that the final monomania seized him, seems all but certain from the fact that, at intervals during the passage, he was a raving lunatic; and, though unlimbed of a leg, yet such vital strength yet lurked in his Egyptian chest, and was moreover intensified by his delirium, that his mates were forced to lace him fast, even there, as he sailed, raving in his hammock. In a strait-jacket, he swung to the mad rockings of the gales. And, when running into more sufferable latitudes, the ship, with mild stun’sails spread, floated across the tranquil tropics, and, to all appearances, the old man’s delirium seemed left behind him with the Cape Horn swells.
Human madness is oftentimes a cunning and most feline thing. When you think it fled, it may have but become transfigured into some still subtler form. Ahab’s full lunacy subsided not, but deepeningly contracted; like the unabated Hudson, when that noble Northman flows narrowly, but unfathomably through the Highland gorge.
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God the direful madness was now gone; even then, Ahab, in his hidden self, raved on. Human madness is oftentimes a cunning and most feline thing. When you think it fled, it may have but become transfigured into some still subtler form. Ahab’s full lunacy subsided not, but deepeningly contracted; like the unabated Hudson, when that noble Northman flows narrowly, but unfathomably through the Highland gorge.
But, as in his narrow-flowing monomania, not one jot of Ahab’s broad madness had been left behind; so in that broad madness, not one jot of his great natural intellect had perished. That before living agent, now became the living instrument. If such a furious trope may stand, his special lunacy stormed his general sanity, and carried it, and turned all its concentred cannon upon its own mad mark. I knew the Indians would soon discover that they were on the wrong trail and that the search for me would be renewed in the right direction as soon as they located my tracks. I had gone but a short distance further when what seemed to be an excellent trail opened up around the face of a high cliff. The trail was level and quite broad and led upward and in the general direction I wished to go. The cliff arose for several hundred feet on my right, and on my left was an equal and nearly perpendicular drop to the bottom of a rocky ravine.
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Illinois State Museum awesome opening reception!
Last week I attended the opening reception of my group show at the Illinois State Museum, Lockport Gallery. The show, Fragile Relations: Art, Nature and Environment, first opened at the State Museum’s Chicago Gallery in October of 2012, and is now travelling throughout the museum’s network of galleries. It will be at the Lockport Gallery from May 25 – October 25, 2013, then on to the Southern Illinois Art Gallery in 2014 and the Springfield Museum after that.
I’m exhibiting three Alleys & Ruins images and three Glam Bug pieces.
The show was featured on ABC-TV in Oct 2012, and was the Chicago Tribune’s A&E Pick of the Week in Dec.
In the show are three Alleys & Ruins and three Glam Bugs, including Dub Stop, below
Jane Stevens, the show curator, presenting the show
Telling the tales behind my Glam Bugs at the Illinois State Museum
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WHITTINGTON – “Fragile Relations” is the newly installed, contemporary art exhibition organized by Jane Stevens at the Illinois State Museum. The exhibit will have an opening reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, and will be on display through March 15. The exhibition highlights the work of 14 Illinois artists inspired by nature and the environment. The artists delve into both the personal or shared environments. Many of the artists recycle materials that most people would discard and through a process of reclaiming, they transform the objects into works of art. Mary Ellen Croteau’s work uses plastic waste material, such as plastic bags and bottle caps, to make works of art. Carole Komarek’s fish pieces use found objects from earlier times. Michele Stutts’ Cabrini-Green Project Series, uses found objects that are surviving remnants from the housing project’s demolition aftermath. Toby Zallman uses materials as metaphors to express psychological content. She contrasts structures and textures and addresses the impact discarded plastics will have on the environment and technological culture. Three artists incorporate natural materials into their work: Denise Bellezzo, Barbara Cooper and Donna Hapac.
Five photographers explore the world through their camera lens: Xavier Nuez, Jeff Crisman, Jean Sousa, Nora Lloyd and Marjorie David. Alex Lopez’s mixed media video installation invites the audience to experience an environment that is both beautiful and slightly disturbing. Exhibition curator Jane Stevens remarks “We all experience both private and public landscapes and it is my hope that we will create nurturing spaces where life can survive and grow.” The Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center, located six miles north of Benton just west of Exit of 77, has free admission and is wheelchair-accessible. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Call 618-629-2220 for more information.
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The third instalment of this fixture was meant to be the Cro’s chance for redemption - righting the balance of the previous two results as it were. Buoyed with the confidence gained by swatting away their opposition during an unbeaten 2015/16 season, the Cro’s were determined to register their first win against the CPA side - especially after the heart breaking loss in the final over last year.
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The CPA is very saddened to hear of the passing of New Zealand cricketing great Martin Crowe.
Martin is still regarded as our greatest ever batsman and he will be greatly missed by the cricketing community in New Zealand and around the world. All our members will be deeply affected on this sad day, particularly those who he played alongside and those current players that he has mentored in recent years.
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The stellar 12 months for Kane Williamson was punctuated by consistency across all three formats and saw him become the first player to be awarded the player's award for a second time - a feat made more remarkable by the fact it was achieved across consecutive seasons.
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Children’s Hospital is the first in the state to achieve this recognition
Photo, left to right: Lindsay Dowd, BSN, RN-assistant nurse manager; Elizabeth Sibilia, BSN, RN-nurse manager; Derick Wenning, M.D.-medical director; Amanda Felder, BSN, RN-Pediatric Trauma Program manager; Amanda Harvel, BSN, RN-assistant nurse manager.
The Children’s Emergency Center at Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital recently was recognized by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) as meeting the criteria for being “Pediatric Ready.” It is the first (and currently the only) pediatric emergency department in the state to achieve this recognition.
DHEC’s Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMS-C) developed the Pediatric Ready recognition program to ensure that every child in South Carolina gets the best care, in every emergency department, every time.
On average, one out of every four emergency visits is a pediatric patient. The Children’s Emergency Center met rigorous requirements in training, equipment, performance improvement and staff oversight requirements to demonstrate its commitment to provide the highest level of pediatric emergency care. It is a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and has more than 30,000 visits each year.
“I am proud of the collaborative effort put forth by so many individuals in order to achieve this recognition from DHEC,” said Nurse Manager Elizabeth Sibilia. “Our Pediatric Emergency Department is a phenomenal team of professionals who work closely to take excellent care of more than 30,000 kids each year. Our nurses are nationally board certified in pediatric medicine and go through specific training to prepare for any situation or illness.”
DHEC EMS-C’s goal is to continuously improve and ensure all emergency departments have the equipment and training to care for ill and injured children to meet national standards. Emergency departments are the point of care for many who enter health care systems. All emergency departments must be prepared to care for pediatric patients and get them to definitive care as appropriate.
About Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital
Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, South Carolina’s first children's hospital, is celebrating its 35th birthday in 2018. Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital has more than 150,000 children’s visits each year and cares for children from all 46 counties in South Carolina. It offers more than 30 subspecialties to meet the unique health care needs of children and has central South Carolina's only Children’s Emergency Center. With more than 350 professionals who work exclusively with children, Palmetto Health Children's Hospital has a team of highly skilled and trained experts unmatched by any hospital in the Midlands. Palmetto Health Children's Hospital is the place to go for children's medical care, because the best care matters. For more information about Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital, visit PalmettoHealthChildrens.org or call 803-296-KIDS (5437).
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Protesters gathered near the entrance to President Donald Trump's golf course in Sterling, Virginia, where he spent the afternoon on Saturday. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo
Trump allies fume at McCain memorial addresses, urge counterattack
Some even hoped for — but didn’t get — a blistering tweet from the president.
By LORRAINE WOELLERT
President Donald Trump’s allies went on the counterattack Saturday after tributes to the late Sen. John McCain took pointed aim at the president.
As Washington mourned McCain, Trump’s people grew angry. Some even hoped for — but didn’t get — a blistering tweet from the president. And they privately chastised Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, Trump’s daughter and son-in-law, for attending the senator’s memorial service.
“@realDonaldTrump ran for @POTUS ONE time and WON,” tweeted Katrina Pierson, an adviser to Trump’s campaign. “Some people will never recover from that.”
McCain’s service was, on one level, a return to old Washington civility, with Republicans and Democrats, past presidents, friends and foes gathered in unity. But as its tributes echoed with overt criticism of the president, it only deepened the hostility between the city’s establishment and the outsider in the White House.
Early Saturday morning, mourners were preparing to gather at Washington National Cathedral for the solemn event. But for Trump, at the White House just a few miles away, the day began like any other. He started tweeting just before 7:30 a.m. with a shot at the “tainted and corrupt” news media and a gripe about Canada, the country’s biggest trading partner.
As McCain’s casket was being carried from the Capitol, Trump tweeted again, taking aim at FBI and Justice Department “corruption.”
The cathedral was full by 9:30 a.m., when McCain’s casket was carried in. That’s when Trump turned his attention to the “police state” behind the Russia investigation.
Then the president went golfing.
His friends and allies fumed. Trump had endured a week of criticism for his handling of McCain’s death, but the eulogy from the late senator’s daughter Meghan was the last straw, according to three people close to the White House.
“We gather to mourn the passing of American greatness, the real thing, not cheap rhetoric from men who will never come near the sacrifice, those that live lives of comfort and privilege while he suffered and served,” Meghan McCain said. “The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again, because America was always great.”
While Trump allies often quietly hope the president tones down his Twitter commentary, Saturday was different. The service and week of remembrances were unfair to the president, they said, and they hoped for an online eruption.
Trump has a long list of grievances against the late senator. McCain played a key role in passing along a dossier to the FBI that detailed alleged ties between Trump and Russia. He cast the deciding vote against Republican legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act, denying Trump the chance to deliver on a campaign promise.
When McCain’s family announced that the senator would be suspending medical care, Trump remained silent while others sent final respects. And the president took heat for raising the White House flag to full staff two days after the senator’s death.
On Saturday, Trump’s allies groused about Kushner and Ivanka Trump’s presence at an event that portrayed the president in such a negative light, with one person calling their attendance a “huge mistake.” Another complained that they had been seated too far back in the church.
“It was a very nice gesture by Jared and Ivanka to attend,” said Sam Nunberg. “I find it contemptible that the McCain family couldn’t seat them in a better, more respectable section.”
The White House did not respond to a request for comment.
McCain’s memorial had ended by the time Trump left the golf course Saturday afternoon. As the president’s motorcade pulled out of the entrance to the Trump National Golf Club, it passed a clutch of shouting protesters with yellow baby-Trump balloons and a sign that captured the mood: “You, Trump, are no John McCain.”
As the day drew to a close, Trump tweeted a parting shot.
Annie Karni and Nolan D. McCaskill contributed to this report.
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Aircraft Boeing B77W is registered in United States with tail number N2136U. It is operated by United Airlines Cargo and its age is 4 years (built in 2017). The aircraft weight is 159570 kg and it has 2 engines Jet with power of 400,3 kN kN each. The length of the plane is 73.8 m. The height of the plane is 18.51 m. The wing span is 60.93 m.
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27 Dec UA858 Incheon Intl (ICN) San Francisco Intl (SFO) 02:50 KST 19:50 PST 03:26 KST 19:03 PST
26 Dec UA1796 San Francisco Intl (SFO) Newark Liberty Intl (EWR) 23:45 PST 07:26 EST 23:52 PST 07:11 EST
26 Dec UA858 Pudong (PVG) Incheon Intl (ICN) 22:20 CST 01:00 KST 23:03 CST 00:23 KST
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Alberta Provincial Schools of Agriculture: Calendar for 1918-1919
By: Government of Alberta
Publisher: Edmonton, The Alberta Board of Agricultural Education: 1918
48 pages. Black and white photos. Includes: separate group photos of staff and students of Claresholm School, Olds School, and Vermilion School, with name lists of staff; General Information; Admission Requirements; Regulations; Prizes; Details of Courses; Nice 5 panel fold-out photo of the "School of Agriculture and Demonstration Farm, Olds Alberta" (beneath which is a caption reading 'Buildings and Equipment are Identical at all Schools); Various photos of students at work and one shot of the Boys' Hockey Team. Blank 'Application for Admission to the Provincial School of Agricultu...
Report of the Royal Commission on Education in Ontario 1950
By: The Royal Commission on Education in Ontario - the Honourable Mr. Justice John Andrew Hope, Chairman
Publisher: Toronto, Baptist Johnston (Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty): 1950
Seller ID: 42102562
933 pages. The Commission was appointed in 1945 to "inquire into and report upon the provincial education system, and without derogating from the generality thereof, including courses of study, text books, examinations, financing, and the general system and scheme of elementary and secondary schools involving public schools, separate schools, schools for the training of teachers and all other schools under the jurisdiction of the Department of Education, as well as the selection and training of teachers, inspectors, and other officials of such schools, and the system of provincial and loc...
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Week in Russian kitchen: Eat like Stalin, fight starvation with a laser
Yulia Shandurenko
Maria Azhnina
This week (and later on) try the most diverse dishes in Moscow, from creative-style to Stalin-style!
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RBTH presents a digest of Russia's most delicious culinary events from April 6-12, 2016.
Omnivore Festival: now in Moscow
On April, 13-16 at the DI Telegraph loft (Tverskaya, 7) Moscow will welcome the international Omnivore festival of young creative cuisine as part of its grand world tour.
The festival’s program will include workshops by renowned chefs, two ‘Pop-up’ dinners and the Omnivorous party. Guests will also be able to attend a market and buy culinary devices they need. The last day will be celebrated with the ‘Amazing Dinner’ where there will be a special festival menu created by the resident and guest chefs.
Laser to save the world from the starvation
With the help of the laser plants will grow faster and healthier. Source: Shutterstock / Legion-Media
Russian specialists from the Michurinsk State Agrarian University (Tambov region, 340 miles southeast of Moscow) have created a laser that can literally save our world from the threat of starvation.
One more innovative technology from the Michurinsk State Agrarian University
The plants influenced by the apparatus grow twice as fast and produce more crops whilst still being grown organically.
Furthermore, the laser is able to cure various diseases and inform scientists of the amount of the harmful substances in the plant. According to the developers, the laser beam speeds up all the processes in the plants’ cells and, in addition to being sold at a reasonable price, the apparatus should have paid for itself after two months use.
Dinner Stalin-style
The legendary Moscow ‘Aragvi’ restaurant (Ulofa Palme St., 1) opened its doors on April, 10 after 15 years of downtime.
The building itself is legendary as in the 17th century there were the so-called Shubin chambers.
In Alexander Pushkin’s time, 19th century, these chambers were replaced by the hotel ‘North’ before finally becoming the hotel ‘Dresden’ at the end of the 19th century. Guests of ‘Dresden’ included renowned people from the art world, including writer Anton Chekhov and artist Vasily Surikov.
In 1938, after the hotel ‘Dresden’ had been turned into a Stalinist Glavmosstroy, the legendary ‘Aragvi’ restaurant opened there.
Delicious Russia: Shashlyk and Ajapsandal for dinner at the dacha
Being an immediate heir of ‘North’ and ‘Dresden’, ‘Aragvi’ became a symbol of splendour and a popular place for artists such as Sergei Mikhalkov, the author of the words to the legendary USSR anthem, as well as world-renowned poets Yevgeny Yevtushenko and Andrei Voznesensky.
It is even stated that in 1945 Joseph Stalin visited one of his contacts in this building and their meeting was flavoured by wine and shashlik delivered directly from ‘Aragvi’.
Now you have the chance to try the food there yourself and maybe you will have a better understanding of the former Soviet leader.
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Covid impact: New Year in Mumbai to be heralded at Thailand time
MUMBAI: In view of the night curfew implemented in all municipalities in Maharashtra, hoteliers plan to ring in the New Year at 10.30 p.m. on December 31 which will coincide with Thailand's time of stepping into 2021, officials said here on Wednesday.
Why You Are Better off With Using an Online Casino Over a Land-Based One
Going to the casino can be an extremely enjoyable activity. It is the excitement of the games, the crowd, and the opportunity to win big money that make it a lot of fun. Clearly, the whole atmosphere of going to a casino is one of the more enjoyable activities for people. Even for people that are casual gamblers, they like the lights, glitz, and sounds that accompany going to the casino.
Rajasthan's new tourism policy focuses on rural destinations
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Agartala Book Fair begins
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Enjoy panoramic view aboard glass-topped Kalka-Shimla train
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The Top 5 Road Trips You Can Take in India
What could be more exciting than an adventurous road trip with your companions? Imagine you are hitting the road with the most luxurious and comfortable sedan with the windows down and music volume up. The fun of such road trips multiplies when you set out on a road trip in India.
Moscow Launches Hotline for Tourists
MOSCOW: The Moscow Tourist Information Support Centre has launched a new hotline for tourists in Moscow. Visitors to the Russian capital can now get 24/7 help via a short number - 122, as well as a ten-digit landline number - +7 (495) 122-01-11. Moscow Call Centre operators will advise on how to pay fares in the Metro and get to the airport, how to get from one location to another, and where to rent a bike.
Tourist Spots for Australia
In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of Indian tourists heading towards Australia. According to Tourism Australia, the country welcomed 9.2 million international visitors in 2018, of which 357,700 were Indians. With rise in per capita income, Indians are traveling more and spending more as well during their vacations. The total spending of Indian tourists to Australia in 2018 stood at AUS $1.7 billion, a sharp 21% increase over that of the previous year.
Exploring Chandigarh in a day !
When I was on my way to Manali from Delhi for the first time, I had to pass through Chandigarh. The city was also a place I never been, so I decided to stay over for a day and explore it. I had always heard of how well-planned this joint capital city is, but I would have never imagined that it would be the way tabloids describe them. I had booked a direct cab from Delhi airport to Chandigarh and decided to keep the car on me for the entire day. It was during the late winters and the weather was perfect to roam around a beautiful city like this.
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Poland's most beautiful and must visit places
If you’re after rich culture, delicious and unique cuisine, a beer that can hold its own against nearly any in the world, the architecture you can lose yourself in immaculate outdoor opportunities do not waste another second overlooking Poland. The central European nation has an impressive selection of fantastic places any traveller would be happy to discover.
Travel to Dehradun, Mussoorie and Dhanaulti
It was the eve of our friend's birthday, and we decided to take him on a weekend getaway. There were four of us planning to go on this trip. After long discussions and debates, we chose to travel through Dehradun, Mussoorie and Dhanaulti. We booked a hotel in the business and shopping hub of Dehradun, Rajpur road 30 km from the airport. We planned to make it a road trip once we reach Dehradun.
5 Unforgettable Destinations in South America for Family Trips
South America. Situated half way across the world, the continent beckons with its resplendent culture, sheer natural beauty and array of irresistible cuisine.
Quirky things to do in Manchester
When you go for a vacation at a place, you believe this is the first and the last time you are going there. So, you decide to enjoy everything of that place at that one visit. If you are a tourist, you will be very aware about the conventional things to do and visit at that place. But if you are a traveller, explorer to be specific, you would love to do things that usual people do not do. Doing strange thing which is weird to all other, but is famous to the place is the first things to notice for an explorer. Here is a list of such quirky and funny things to do in the city of Manchester.
5 Visa-on-arrival destinations for Indians to celebrate New Year Eve
There’s always an adventure around the corner, waiting for you to drop by and make the most of it. With 2019 steadily carving its way towards us, we all want to bid a huge farewell to the roller-coaster 2018 has been. You’d be surprised to know that 58 nations across the globe offer visa-on-arrival for Indian citizens. After having scoured the globe, we bring you 5 of the best destinations to ring in the new year with good vibes and lots of glamour.
Rain could not douse spirit of kids on Halloween Day
INDIANAPOLIS: Franklin Township (Indianapolis): Cloudy sky, rain and fading light could not douse the enthusiasm of kids who visited from house to house to say "Trick or Treat!". And they received sweets from the owners of the respective houses. The kids in return said 'Thank You!."
Spot celebrities in California
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The Krazy Kids Karnival creates Gateway for the full family
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Visit California to lead 15 California delegates to the Brand USA India Mission 2018
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Catch the vibrant, young Indian performers at Santa Monica this October !
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5 Best Resorts in South India
Why do you plan vacations? The answer will be- to escape from this rushing world and relax obviously! Choosing the right accommodation is as inevitable as choosing the right location. South India is the perfect place if you want to experience ravishing Indian culture and scenic beauty all over again.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism's new TVC Campaign bags 2 prestigious awards at Cannes Film Festival 2018
BHOPAL: Over the past decade, Madhya Pradesh Tourism in collaboration with its advertising's agency Ogilvy, has always churned out interesting TVCs; be it the first famous TVC 'TilDekho.. TaadDekho' or the ones that followed including 'Hindustan KaDilDekho', 'MP..AjabHai', 'Sau Tara Ke Rang He', 'MP Me DilHuaBaccheSa'. These creative videos have definitely changed the outlook with which one identifies the state.
Couple makes love at crowded Nariman Point, police hunt for man
MUMBAI: In a bizarre incident, hundreds of Mumbaikars watched, clicked and filmed a young couple making love brazenly in the busy Marine Drive area of south Mumbai on Thursday.
Actress Divya Dutta, inaugurated the Thailand Week 2018
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Valentines Day: Romantic Escapades on the day of love
CHANDIGARH: If an idyllic getaway with the love of your life sounds amazing, then just imagine setting off on a romantic vacation, right on Valentine’s Day. Sounds perfect? We think so too!
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Relish your urge by getting indulge in exploring rich and bountiful Turkey.
Turkey is a modern country located between Eastern Europe and Western Asia. Turkey is a popular holiday destination and offers stunning scenery, beautiful coastline, history, art, culture and rich culinary experience. The country had a modern outlook with history going back to Ancient Greek, Persian, Roman and Ottoman empires.
Vietnam – A Fascinating experience
Punjab News Express
Vietnam is a country with astonishing and breathtaking natural beauty with a unique heritage. Every visitor leaves the country with unforgettable experiences. Sail over the seascape of Limestone islands from the deck of a traditional junk boat in Halong Bay to worlds most spectacular cave systems in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park to witnessing a solitary grave in the cemetery of thousands of war victims to walking through the evergreen hills and scenic villages of Sapa Mountains, Vietnam offers different experiences.
Experience Hot Springs at Banff National Park, Canada
CHANDIGARH: Every year, a large number of travellers, soon after completing their laps on the Rocky Mountains of Alberta, head to Banff National Park to experience unforgettable sensory views, breathtaking scenery and the inviting emerald green hotwater springs that flow in the Banff area.
Counting Down 2018 In Bariloche!
MUMBAI: New Year’s Eve is right around the corner, and this is the time of the year when all we care about is bidding farewell to the year with a bang. But if a party city is what you’re after, then Bariloche is not it. Though it boasts of quite a few interesting clubs, its quiet aura and unique sights is what makes it so popular.
Foreigners pedalling towards cleaner, healthier Himachal
SHIMLA: Foreigners are literally pedalling towards a cleaner and healthier countryside in Himachal Pradesh.
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority holds roadwhows in India
NEW DELHI: Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA India) conducted a four city Roadshow from 28th August to 1st September 2017
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Kenya – A wake up call for the Curious and adventurous
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Kerala set to have 250 more bars soon
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Hot Chick'n Lands at Shake Shack Beginning August 1
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Fatehgarh Sahib to be develped as a tourist circuit: Navjot Singh Sidhu
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Indian citizens may visit Peru without a visa
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Budget trip to Singapore
Punjab News Express/Vinod Kumar Gupta
CHANDIGARH : Singapore, the Garden City, is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world for a lot of reasons. Singapore, an island city-state is a global financial center is one of the world's most prosperous countries with a tropical climate and multicultural population.
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30 year partnership with Sydney Swans
QBE Australia celebrated a milestone 30 years of partnership with the Sydney Swans during the official launch of the club’s season 2016 last night at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
QBE Australia and New Zealand CEO Tim Plant used the opportunity to reflect on the success of one of Australia’s longest sporting relationships.
"This is a monumental year for the Swans and QBE Australia," Plant said.
"The entire team at QBE Australia and New Zealand is extremely proud that 2016 marks such an important milestone for one of the most enduring sporting partnerships in the country.
"Those core values of teamwork, commitment, tenacity, strong leadership and diversity are to my mind the reason our partnership has been so enduring."
QBE Australia has been part of the Sydney Swans family since 1986, and the QBE logo proudly adorns the Swans guernsey.
More recently, the QBE Sydney Swans Academy has provided pathways for local talent including Isaac Heeney and Callum Mills.
Swans CEO and Managing Director Andrew Ireland said: “Our football club owes a great deal to QBE, which has now been a loyal partner for three decades.
"They’ve been with us through all the highs and lows of football; from premierships to wooden spoons, from key signings to the retirements of some of the greatest players to pull on the red and white jumper.
"We’re immensely grateful for QBE’s support and are rapt to be celebrating this tremendous milestone on the eve of the 2016 season."
Samantha Baden
Senior Communications Specialist
QBE Australia
Phone: 02 9239 7889/0466 567 442
Email: samantha.baden@qbe.com
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Solidarity with al-Mounadil-a newspaper
al-Mounadil-a
The following statement, published on 30 January 2020, explains the Moroccan judiciary’s threat to close the revolutionary socialist newspaper and website, al-Mounadil-a (The Militant). As the al-Mounadil-a editorial board argues here, such threats are parts of a wider attack by the state against the left and progressive forces in the country. We reproduce this statement in solidarity with the militant media in Morocco.
This translation was previously published on the website of the Alliance of Middle Eastern and North African Socialists.
Jailed Movement of the Rif activists; police attacks against those calling for an ‘economic alternative’ in Jerada; the arrests of critical journalists (Hajar Raissouni, Omar Radi); the imprisoning not only of rappers for daring to say ʿash al-Shʿab (‘Long live the People’), but even of their school-aged fans for merely repeating the line. All such incidents over the last period – as reported on and decried in al-Moundil-a – show that the threats against the paper and website are not only serious, but indeed existential.
Clearly, the international left must support the editors, writers and readers of al-Mounadil-a with the same resolve – we cannot match the courage – that they have themselves shown in their support for the ever-growing victims of state repression in the country.
The head of al-Mounadil-a newspaper recently received a summons to appear in the Agadir magistrates court regarding the paper’s compliance with the Press Law.
Compliance involves a number of conditions, including a professional journalist card, in turn requiring social security registration. Meeting all these conditions requires financial capabilities out of the reach of a militant newspaper reliant on returns from sales, the support of its readers and supporters, and the sacrifices of those dedicated to its continuance – something that takes both time and effort.
Subsequently, a summons arrived from the King’s Deputy to a trial on 3 February 2020.
After that followed a second summons, to an urgent case on 5 February 2020, threatening to block the al-Mounadil-a website and close the newspaper.
New technologies have broken the monopoly of those with the financial means to print newspapers and produce entire radio and television channels. Publishing a newspaper requires means only available to a minority, and leads to both surveillance and stifling [of editorial independence], which even the liberal press are subjected to (Le Journal Hebdomaire, for example). As for radio and television, they are only accessible to large capitalists. But, with the internet has come the possibility that any citizen can publish an electronic newspaper or open a broadcast channel, expanding the possibilities for expression. This expansion is disturbing – frightening even – to anyone who fears free expression, in a country ruled through political tyranny.
The fundamental aim of the emerging restrictions is to limit this freedom. If the goal was simply regulating the media sphere, then the state has the full ability to do so without restricting the freedom to create websites, since it monitors even personal Facebook accounts.
Controlling the press – that is, the silencing awkward voices – is the manifest aim of the very number of conditions in the Press Law. Is it not sufficient that the website’s owner’s identity is known to the concerned authorities, such that the latter is easily able to pursue them when in violation of publishing law?
Is there not, in court testimony allowing the publishing of al-Mounadil-a newspaper for 15 years, sufficient proof of the legality of a website of the same name? Is there indeed a substantial difference between printing on paper and publishing electronically? The al-Mounadil-a website is an electronic version of a print newspaper, published since its file was first given to the courts in 2004.
Either way, the restrictions will not succeed in gagging voices; the advancement of technology will make a mockery of anyone that tries.
We will continue our militant duty to our class and to the entirety of the oppressed in this country: whilst the al-Mounadil-a website is blocked, we will continue to communicate through various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc), whilst continuing efforts to fulfil the conditions required the Press Law.
The militant media has resisted with your support and sacrifices, and it is in desperate need of this support and sacrifice to continue its duty to raise the awareness of our class and all of the oppressed, to raise raise their level of organisation, and their striving for a freedom, wide and profound.
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Shhhhhh. Don't tell a soul. Close Oscar-watchers (and Academy insiders) know that what you are about to read is true -- but few like to talk about these things. When it comes to picking Oscar winners, you can study the stats of Oscars past in search of patterns and clues, but there are certain influential paradigms that defy and transcend conventional statistical analysis.
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What Do Kitchen Grease Traps And Interceptors Do
What Do Kitchen Grease Traps And Interceptors Do?
Modern plumbing ideas and techniques can be traced back hundreds of years to various civilizations.
An early idea that is still widely used today is the use of grease traps and interceptors. These pieces of equipment are instrumental in helping to protect sewer systems from backing up and causing serious plumbing issues.
What are grease traps?
Grease traps are plumbing devices whose purpose is to collect grease and other solids before they enter wastewater systems. A large buildup of thick substances, like fats and oils, are known to cause sewer backups.
Where are interceptors used?
Kitchen grease traps are basically mainly used in restaurants and other places where there's a lot of cooking.
Restaurants and food service kitchens are usually responsible for producing the highest amounts of grease. These establishments have to take into account the many sources grease can come from. Cooking appliances are major producers of grease, but so too are dishwashing areas.
Interestingly, it's not uncommon for municipalities in the U.S. to require kitchens and food service areas to install and maintain grease interceptors. To ensure these plumbing devices are working at optimal levels. Restaurant management staff and municipalities should routinely inspect these systems.
Types of grease traps
There are three different types of grease traps.
The most common interceptor is known as a passive grease trap. These are plumbing devices found under sinks with three compartments. While passive interceptors are the most common, most residential households do not have grease traps because they simply don't produce enough kitchen grease to need one. Instead, grease traps are common at restaurants.
Grease recovery devices are the second subset. Essentially, a GRD will remove grease automatically once it's trapped. Grease can then be collected and recycled with waste vegetable oil collected from a deep fryer.
An in-ground grease trap is the last type, and second most commonly used in restaurants. According to the Webstaurant Store, these devices not only capture grease, but also oil, sediment and lint, among other solids.
In-ground interceptors are typically constructed out of steel or fiberglass and large enough to handle the needs of large restaurants and even hospitals or school cafeterias. In most instances, larger grease interceptors usually need to abide by certain health and safety codes.
Help with the interceptor
Due to the importance of grease traps, it's important for grease traps to be regularly maintained. If restaurants or other commercial services need help with cleaning or liquid waste pumping, they should contact Roto-Rooter for professional help.
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Budget Algood Hotels
If your vacation or business trip budget on lodging is not very high, you may want to consider these affordable hotels or affordable motels in Algood area. These affordable lodging properties come with basic amenities and good comfort, for example amenities like Newspapers, Newspapers and In-room Safe. You may want to consider bed & breakfast if you want to make your Algood trip feel like you are at home. Algood motels are another alternative lodging option you have.
Boutique and Luxury Algood Hotels
When you want the best amenities and the most comfort in your Algood hotel you have plenty of luxury options. Which are located in near landmark Hurricane Bridge Recreation Area, Tennessee Tech University and Hidden Valley Golf and Country Club. Most of these upscale boutique hotel choices are of 4 star and 5 star rating with guest rooms and suites with finest furnishings and decor. Often near tourist activities, offering access to both nearby attractions and public transit.
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Baymont by Wyndham Cookeville
2021 East Spring Street, Cookeville TN - 38506
Our Guests Appreciate Value-Minded Perks Like Complimentary Wi-Fi And Breakfast At The Travelodge Cookeville. All 88 Non-Smoking Rooms At The Two-Story Travelodge Have Coffeemakers, Cable Tv And Mini-Fridges, With Jetted Tubs Available In Select Rooms. Enjoy A Free Breakfast That Features Belgian Waffles, Then Catch Up On Laundry At The On-Site Guest Facility, Relax In The Saltwater Outdoor Pool Or Work It Out In The Fitness Room. Parking Is On The House. Located Just South Of I-40 And Highway 24, Halfway Between Nashville And Knoxville, The Travelodge Is Four Miles From Downtown Cookeville And Five Miles From Tennessee Tech University. Guests Are Within Two Miles Of Several Fast-Food Restaurants. Nashville International Airport Is 75 Miles Away.
Fall Creek Inn
1814 Salem Rd, Cookeville TN - 38506
The Fall Creek Inn Offers Perks Like Free Breakfast And Rooms At Karate-Chopped Rates. The Fall Creek Inn'S 100 Rooms Are Set In A Low-Rise Building. Rooms Have Cable Tvs, And Mini-Fridges Are Available In Select Accommodations. Wake Up To A Free Continental Breakfast Featuring Coffee, Juice And Baked Goods. There'S An Outdoor Pool That'S Open Seasonally For Your Swimming And Lounging Pleasure. Fax And Copy Service Is Available At The Front Desk For An Added Fee. Clean Your Wardrobe At The On-Site Guest-Use Laundry Facility. Two-And-A-Half Miles South Of I-40, Halfway Between Nashville And Knoxville, The Fall Creek Inn Is Five Miles From Downtown Cookeville. The Waterfalls And Hiking Trails Of Burgess Falls State Park Are Eight Miles From The Hotel. Nashville International Airport Is 73 Miles Away. There Are Several Restaurants Within Two Miles.
Best Western Thunderbird Motel
900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville TN - 38501
The Pet-Friendly Best Western Thunderbird Motel Offers Conveniences Like Free Continental Breakfast And Free Wired Internet Access. The Two-Story Best Western Has 76 Rooms With Pillowtop Beds, Cable Tv And Free Wired Internet Access; Microwaves, Mini-Fridges, Jetted Tubs And Sofa Beds Are Also Available Upon Request. Stave Off Morning Hunger Pangs At The Hotel'S Free Continental Breakfast Featuring Danishes, Bagels, Cereals, Waffles, Hard Boiled Eggs, Oatmeal And More. Relax In The Outdoor Pool Or Catch Up On Laundry At The On-Site Facility. Pets Are Welcome For An Added Fee. The Front Desk Is Open 24 Hours A Day And Parking Is Free. Less Than One Mile North Of I-40, Halfway Between Knoxville And Nashville, The Best Western Is Two Miles From Downtown Cookeville. Tennessee Tech University Is Three Miles Away. Guests Are Within A One-And-A-Half Hour Drive Of Chattanooga. Nashville International Airport Is 73 Miles From The Hotel.
An Indoor Pool And Water Playground, An On-Site Sports Bar And Free Wi-Fi Are Among The Perks At The Quality Inn Cookeville, One Of The Most Popular Hotels In The Area Among Our Guests. The Three-Story Quality Inn Houses 200 Rooms, All With Amenities Including Coffeemakers, Cable Tvs, Mini-Fridges, Work Desks, Pillowtop Mattresses And Free Wi-Fi; Microwaves And Sofa Beds Are Available On Request. Relax With A Drink And The Game In The Sports Bar, And Enjoy Dinner In The Hotel Restaurant Pr With Room Service. Splash In The Heated Indoor/Outdoor Pool And Hot Tub While The Kids Play On The Water Slide. Stay In Shape At The Fitness Room And Take Care Of Work At The Business Center. Pets Are Welcome, And Parking Is Free. The Quality Inn Is Centrally Located Between Nashville And Knoxville Off Of I-40, And It'S Less Than Three Miles From Tennessee Technological University. Guests Are 10 Miles From The Waterfalls And Hiking Trails Of Burgess Falls State Park And 15 Minutes From Hidden Hollow Park. Several Restaurants Are Within Walking Distance Of The Hotel. Nashville International Airport Is An Hour-And-A-Half Away By Car.
Americas Best Value Inn Cookeville
897 S. Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville TN - 38501
Amenities Like Free Breakfast And Wi-Fi Make For A Pleasant Stay At The Americas Best Value Inn Cookeville. All 81 Rooms At The Two-Story Americas Best Inn Have Coffeemakers, Cable Tvs, Microwaves, Mini-Fridges And Free Wi-Fi. Enjoy A Free Breakfast In The Morning, Then Unwind In The Outdoor Pool, Open Seasonally. There Are Vending Machines And A Guest-Use Laundry Room On-Site. The Front Desk Is Open 24 Hours A Day. Parking Is Free. Located Off I-40, The Americas Best Inn Is Less Than Two Miles From Downtown Cookeville. Guests Are Within A Five-Minute Drive Of The Cookeville History Museum, And 12 Minutes From Cane Creek Park. Knoxville Is A One-And-A-Half Hour Drive From The Hotel, And Nashville (Including Nashville International Airport) Is Just Over An Hour Away.
Hampton Inn Cookeville
1025 Interstate Drive, Cookeville TN - 38501
Free Breakfast And Wi-Fi Are Two Of The Draws Of The Pet-Friendly, Non-Smoking Hampton Inn Cookeville. The Three-Story Hampton Inn Houses 84 Rooms With Amenities Like Coffeemakers, Cable Tv With Premium Channels, Work Desks And Free Wi-Fi. Fuel Up In The Morning With A Free Continental Breakfast Featuring A Rotating Menu Of Waffles, Pancakes, Biscuits And Gravy, Sausage Patties, Eggs, French Toast Sticks And More. Early Birds Are In Luck, Too, As The Hampton Inn Provides To-Go Bags Before Standard Breakfast Hours. Stay In Shape With The Fitness Center'S Cardio Equipment Or Decompress In The Seasonal Outdoor Pool. There'S Also A Business Center And Laundry Facilities For Guest Use. Pets Are Welcome And Parking Is Free. Located Off I-40, The Hampton Inn Is Between Knoxville (One Hour Away) And Nashville (One-And-A-Half Hours Away). Tennessee Tech University Is Less Than Four Miles From The Hotel. Guests Are Within A 10-Minute Drive Of The Ironwood Golf Course And The Cookeville Children'S Museum. Several Restaurants Are Within A Few Miles Of The Hotel. Nashville International Airport Is 75 Miles Away. With Complimentary Breakfast And Wi-Fi, The Hampton Inn Cookeville Is A Practical Choice For A Stop On The Route Between Knoxville And Nashville.
Comfort Suites Cookeville
1035 Interstate Dr, Cookeville TN - 38501
Our Guests Dig The Free Breakfast And Wi-Fi At The Non-Smoking Comfort Suites Cookeville. All 54 Rooms In The Three-Story Comfort Suites Have Coffeemakers, Cable Tv, Microwaves And Mini-Fridges. Wake Up To Complimentary Breakfast Goodies Like Hot Waffles, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits And Gravy, Hash Browns And More. Relax In The Indoor Pool And Hot Tub, Stay In Shape At The Fitness Center Or Host A Meeting In The On-Site Conference Room. There'S A Business Center Providing Copy And Fax Service For An Additional Fee. You Can Freshen Up Your Wardrobe At The Guest-Use Laundry Facility. Parking Is Free. Located Off I-40, Comfort Suites Is Five Miles From Tennessee Tech University And Six-And-A-Half Miles From Hidden Hollow Park. Nashville Is An Hour West Of Cookeville, And Nashville International Airport Is 73 Miles Away. Knoxville Is Nearly Two Hours East Of The Hotel. Guests Are 10 Miles From Burgess Falls State Park And Within Walking Distance Of Several Restaurants.
Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville
Free Breakfast And Wired High-Speed Internet Access Add To The Sweet Amenities Our Guests Like At The Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville. All 60 Rooms At The Three-Story Comfort Inn Have Pillowtop Mattresses, Coffeemakers, Microwaves, Mini-Fridges And Cable Tv. Start The Day With A Hot Breakfast: The Hotel'S Free Buffet Consists Of Eggs, Sausage Or Bacon, Fresh Fruit, Toast, Danishes, Juice And Waffles. There'S An On-Site Conference Room For Our Guests Traveling On Business, Plus Fax And Photocopy Service Available At The Business Center For An Additional Fee. Relax In The Indoor Heated Pool Or Work Out In The Fitness Center. There'S A Guest-Use Laundry Facility And Parking Is Free. Located Off I-40, Midway Between Nashville And Knoxville, The Comfort Inn Is Two Miles From Downtown Cookeville. Guests Are Within A Mile Of Several Restaurants. The Waterfalls And Trails Of Burgess Falls State Park Are 10 Miles From The Hotel. Nashville International Airport Is 73 Miles Away.
Key West Inn Cookeville
663 South Willow Ave, Cookeville TN - 38501
The Key West Inn Cookeville Is One Of The Most Popular Hotels In The Area Among Our Guests Thanks To Amenities Like Free Internet Access And Well-Equipped Rooms. The Key West Inn Has 43 Rooms On Two Floors That Include Coffeemakers, Microwaves, Mini-Fridges And Free Wired High-Speed Internet Access. Guests Traveling On Business Can Send Faxes Via The Front Desk For An Additional Fee. There Are Vending And Ice Machines On The Property To Satisfy Your Snack Cravings. Small Pets Are Permitted For An Added Fee. Parking Is Free. Located Off Highway 135 A Mile North Of I-40, The Key West Inn Is Midway Between Nashville And Knoxville. The Hotel Is About A Half-Mile From Restaurants And Less Than Two Miles From Downtown Cookeville. Guests Are Within Two Miles Of Cookeville Regional Medical Center And Tennessee Tech University. Nashville International Airport Is 72 Miles Away.
Days Inn by Wyndham Cookeville
1296 S. Walnut, Cookeville TN - 38501
Our Guests Appreciate The Days Inn By Wyndham Cookeville'S Many Conveniences, Like A Buffet Breakfast And Free Wi-Fi, Plus In-Room Microwaves And Mini-Fridges. The Two-Story Days Inn By Wyndham Houses 97 Rooms With Modern Amenities Like Flat-Panel Tvs, Microwaves, Mini-Fridges, Work Desks And Free Wi-Fi. Stay In Shape With Cardio Equipment At The Fitness Center Or Decompress In The Outdoor Pool. The Hotel Has A Guest-Use Laundry Room A 24-Hour Front Desk. Pets Are Welcome For An Added Fee, And Parking Is Free. Located Off Of I-40, Midway Between Nashville And Knoxville, The Days Inn By Wyndham Is Two Miles From Downtown Cookeville. Guests Are Within A Five-Minute Drive Of The Cookeville Depot Train Museum And 10 Miles From The Waterfalls And Nature Trails Of Burgess Falls State Park. Fast-Food Chains Are Walking Distance From The Hotel. Nashville International Airport Is 75 Miles Away.
Red Roof Inn Cookeville - Tennessee Tech
1292 S Walnut Avenue, Cookeville TN - 38501
A Continental Breakfast, Wi-Fi, Local Calls And Parking Are Among The Freebies At Red Roof Inn Cookeville. Free Wi-Fi Is Offered At This Two-Story Hotel, Whose Rooms Open To Exterior Corridors. Microwaves, Mini-Fridges And Coffeemakers Are Also Included In All 52 Rooms, And Non-Smoking Rooms Are Available. Guests Enjoy A Complimentary Continental Breakfast Daily. Head To The Seasonal Outdoor Pool For Relaxation. The 24-Hour Front Desk Is An Added Convenience. Pets Are Welcome, And Parking Is Free. The Hotel Is Located Off I-40. Pack Your Clubs For A Day Of Golf At Southern Hills Golf & Country Club, Eight Miles Away, Or Travel 10 Miles To Admire Nature At Burgess Falls State Park. It'S 72 Miles To Nashville International Airport.
Motel 6 Cookeville TN
1100 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville TN - 38506
Offering An Outdoor Pool, Motel 6 Cookeville Is Located In Cookeville, Tennessee. Free Wifi Access Is Available At The Pet-Friendly Property. Tennessee Tech University Is 7 Minutes’ Drive Away.Each Room Has A Cable Tv. A Microwave And A Small Refrigerator Are Included In All Rooms At This Cookeville Motel. The Rooms Have Air Conditioning And Heating.A 24-Hour Front Desk And Free Parking Are Offered At The Motel For Guests’ Convenience. Other Facilities Offered At The Property Include A Vending Machine And Fax And Photocopying Services.Belle Acres Golf Club Is 4.9 Km Away From The Motel. Cookeville Regional Medical Center Is 9 Minutes’ Drive Away. Burgess Falls State Park Is 14 Minutes’ Drive Away From The Cookeville Motel 6.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cookeville
1228 Bunker Hill Rd, Cookeville TN - 38506
Our Guests Enjoy Free Breakfast And An Outdoor Pool At The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cookeville. All 93 Rooms At The Four-Story Holiday Inn Have Coffeemakers, Cable Tvs With Premium Channels And Pay Movies, Microwaves, Mini-Fridges, Free High-Speed Wired Internet Access And Work Desks. Start The Day With A Free Hot Breakfast Featuring The Hotel'S Signature Cinnamon Rolls, Scrambled Eggs, Cheese Omelettes, Bacon, Sausage, Biscuits And More. Stay In Shape At The 24-Hour Fitness Center Or Unwind In The Outdoor Pool. The Business Center Is Open 24 Hours A Day And Offers Fax And Copy Service For A Fee. Parking Is On The House. Located Off I-40, The Holiday Inn Express Is One Hour From Nashville And An Hour-And-A-Half From Knoxville. Nature Enthusiasts Will Find Burgess Falls Eight Miles Away, And Fall Creek Falls, The Tallest Waterfall In The Eastern United States, 25 Miles. Tennessee Technological University And Several Corporate Offices, Including Oreck Manufacturing Company, Are Within A 10-Minute Drive Of The Hotel. Nashville International Airport Is 72 Miles. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cookeville Provides Our Guests With A Location Near The Interstate And Complimentary Breakfast.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cookeville
1131 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville TN - 38506
Rooms With Microwaves And Mini-Fridges, Plus Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi And Free Parking, Are A Few Of The Amenities Our Guests Dig At Non-Smoking La Quinta Inn & Suites Cookeville. All 66 Rooms In The Three-Story La Quinta Have Coffeemakers, Flat-Panel Cable Tvs, Dvd Players, Microwaves, Mini-Fridges And Free Wi-Fi. Start The Day With The Hotel'S Free Bright Side Breakfast Spread Featuring Waffles, Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Bagels, Pastries, Yogurt, Fruit And Drinks. Burn A Few Calories On The Fitness Center'S Cardio Equipment, Or Go For A Dip In The Seasonal, Heated Outdoor Pool And Hot Tub. There'S Free Coffee In The Lobby 24 Hours A Day, And The Hotel Offers Valet Laundry And Dry Cleaning Service. Parking Is Free, And Pets Are Welcome. Located Off I-40, Midway Between Nashville And Knoxville, La Quinta Inn And Suites Is Three Miles From Tennessee Tech University. Guests Are Also Within Three Miles Of Cookeville Golf Club And Cane Creek Park. Burgess Falls State Park, Nearly Nine Miles From The Hotel, Is Home To Waterfalls And Hiking Trails. Nashville International Airport Is 73 Miles Away.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville
1200 Sams Street, Cookeville TN - 38506
Guests Of The Non-Smoking Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville Enjoy Free Breakfast, Free Wired High-Speed Internet Access And A Indoor Pool. The Three-Story Fairfield Inn & Suites Houses 81 Rooms With Coffeemakers, Flat-Panel Cable Tvs, Ergonomic Chairs, Work Desks And Free Wired Internet Access. Wake Up A Rotating Breakfast-Menu Of Jimmy Dean Sandwiches, Waffles, Hard-Boiled Eggs, Quiches, Pancake Sausage Sticks And More. Swim In The Indoor Pool Or Burn Some Calories At The Fitness Center. There'S A 24-Hour Business Center And A Convenience Store With A Variety Of Snacks And Drinks. Parking Is Free. Located Less Than A Mile South Of I-40, About Halfway Between Knoxville And Nashville, The Fairfield Inn & Suites Is Walking Distance From Shopping And Restaurants. Tennessee Tech University Is Five Miles Away. Several Corporate Offices, Including Averitt Express, Flexial And Oreck, Are Within Three Miles. Nashville International Airport Is An Hour-And-A-Half Drive From The Hotel.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Cookeville, TN
Kick Off Your Stay With Free Cookies And An Outdoor Pool Off I-40 At The Non-Smoking Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Cookeville, Tn. Guests At The Five-Story Country Inn & Suites Enjoy Free Cookies In The Lobby. All Of The Hotel'S 100 Rooms Feature Free Wi-Fi, Flat-Panel Tvs, Coffeemakers And Desks. Mornings Begin With A Complimentary Continental Breakfast Spread. There'S A Heated Outdoor Pool (Open Seasonally) And Hot Tub On-Site, And The 24-Hour Fitness Room Helps Active Guests Stay In Shape. The Hotel Also Hosts A 24-Hour Business Center And Laundry Facilities. Pets Are Allowed. Parking Is Free. North Of I-40, The Country Inn & Suites Is A 10-Minute Drive East Of The Cookeville Depot Museum And A 15 Drive South Of Tennessee Technological University. Test Your Drive Three Miles Away At Belle Acres Golf Club. The Heart Of Music City And Nashville International Airport Are Both Within An 80-Mile Drive West.
Overton Motel Livingston
1035 E Main St, Livingston TN - 38570
Set In Livingston, 31 Km From Cookeville, Overton Motel Features Free Wifi Throughout The Property.Each Room Is Equipped With A Flat-Screentv. You Will Find A Coffee Machine, Microwave And A Refrigerator In The Room.24-Hour Front Desk At The Property Also Available
2021 East Spring Street, Cookeville, TN - 38506
Our Guests Appreciate Value-Minded Perks Like Complimentary Wi-Fi And Breakfast At The Travelodge Cookeville. All 88 Non-Smoking Rooms At The Two-Story Travelodge Have Coffeemakers, Cable Tv And Mini-...
1814 Salem Rd, Cookeville, TN - 38506
The Fall Creek Inn Offers Perks Like Free Breakfast And Rooms At Karate-Chopped Rates. The Fall Creek Inn'S 100 Rooms Are Set In A Low-Rise Building. Rooms Have Cable Tvs, And Mini-Fridges Are Availab...
900 S Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN - 38501
The Pet-Friendly Best Western Thunderbird Motel Offers Conveniences Like Free Continental Breakfast And Free Wired Internet Access. The Two-Story Best Western Has 76 Rooms With Pillowtop Beds, Cable T...
An Indoor Pool And Water Playground, An On-Site Sports Bar And Free Wi-Fi Are Among The Perks At The Quality Inn Cookeville, One Of The Most Popular Hotels In The Area Among Our Guests. The Three-Stor...
897 S. Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN - 38501
Amenities Like Free Breakfast And Wi-Fi Make For A Pleasant Stay At The Americas Best Value Inn Cookeville. All 81 Rooms At The Two-Story Americas Best Inn Have Coffeemakers, Cable Tvs, Microwaves, Mi...
1025 Interstate Drive, Cookeville, TN - 38501
Free Breakfast And Wi-Fi Are Two Of The Draws Of The Pet-Friendly, Non-Smoking Hampton Inn Cookeville. The Three-Story Hampton Inn Houses 84 Rooms With Amenities Like Coffeemakers, Cable Tv With Premi...
1035 Interstate Dr, Cookeville, TN - 38501
Our Guests Dig The Free Breakfast And Wi-Fi At The Non-Smoking Comfort Suites Cookeville. All 54 Rooms In The Three-Story Comfort Suites Have Coffeemakers, Cable Tv, Microwaves And Mini-Fridges. Wake ...
Free Breakfast And Wired High-Speed Internet Access Add To The Sweet Amenities Our Guests Like At The Comfort Inn & Suites Cookeville. All 60 Rooms At The Three-Story Comfort Inn Have Pillowtop Mattre...
663 South Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN - 38501
The Key West Inn Cookeville Is One Of The Most Popular Hotels In The Area Among Our Guests Thanks To Amenities Like Free Internet Access And Well-Equipped Rooms. The Key West Inn Has 43 Rooms On Two F...
1296 S. Walnut, Cookeville, TN - 38501
Our Guests Appreciate The Days Inn By Wyndham Cookeville'S Many Conveniences, Like A Buffet Breakfast And Free Wi-Fi, Plus In-Room Microwaves And Mini-Fridges. The Two-Story Days Inn By Wyndham Houses...
1292 S Walnut Avenue, Cookeville, TN - 38501
A Continental Breakfast, Wi-Fi, Local Calls And Parking Are Among The Freebies At Red Roof Inn Cookeville. Free Wi-Fi Is Offered At This Two-Story Hotel, Whose Rooms Open To Exterior Corridors. Microw...
1100 S Jefferson Ave, Cookeville, TN - 38506
Offering An Outdoor Pool, Motel 6 Cookeville Is Located In Cookeville, Tennessee. Free Wifi Access Is Available At The Pet-Friendly Property. Tennessee Tech University Is 7 Minutes’ Drive Away.Each Ro...
1228 Bunker Hill Rd, Cookeville, TN - 38506
Our Guests Enjoy Free Breakfast And An Outdoor Pool At The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Cookeville. All 93 Rooms At The Four-Story Holiday Inn Have Coffeemakers, Cable Tvs With Premium Channels ...
1131 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville, TN - 38506
Rooms With Microwaves And Mini-Fridges, Plus Free Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi And Free Parking, Are A Few Of The Amenities Our Guests Dig At Non-Smoking La Quinta Inn & Suites Cookeville. All 66 Rooms In Th...
1200 Sams Street, Cookeville, TN - 38506
Guests Of The Non-Smoking Fairfield Inn & Suites Cookeville Enjoy Free Breakfast, Free Wired High-Speed Internet Access And A Indoor Pool. The Three-Story Fairfield Inn & Suites Houses 81 Rooms With C...
Kick Off Your Stay With Free Cookies And An Outdoor Pool Off I-40 At The Non-Smoking Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Cookeville, Tn. Guests At The Five-Story Country Inn & Suites Enjoy Free Cookies I...
1035 E Main St, Livingston, TN - 38570
Set In Livingston, 31 Km From Cookeville, Overton Motel Features Free Wifi Throughout The Property.Each Room Is Equipped With A Flat-Screentv. You Will Find A Coffee Machine, Microwave And A Refrigera...
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If you planning to travel to Algood, Cookeville, Tennessee, here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay. Start your day when the sunrises at 12:51 PM. The temperature feels like 25.3 with a humidity level of 83 so dress accordingly. Cloud coverage is 98 percent with visibility at 11.9 percent. Today’s UV index is 1, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it! Today’s winds are traveling west-southwest at a speed of 12 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 10:53 PM.
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What hotels are the closest to Algood center?
Baymont by Wyndham Cookeville, Fall Creek Inn and Best Western Thunderbird Motel are the closest hotels conveniently located near the Algood center.
How much does a cheap hotel in Algood cost per night?
In the last year, a 2 star economy hotel in Algood has been as cheap as $70.00 per night.
How much does a 3 star average hotel in Algood cost per night?
The average room rate for a 3 star hotel in Algood have been as low as $84.00 per night.
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On average, the price per night for a good 2.5 star to 3-star hotel in Algood for this weekend can be as low as $84.00.
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Luxury 4 star and 5 star hotels and up-scale resorts in Algood typically cost around $128.00 per night.
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Le Pain Quotidien reboots, sheds US and UK
Published in Food on 13-05-2020
Photo: Andriy Blokhin / Shutterstock.com
Belgian bakery chain Le Pain Quotidien is working on a 'Pain Quotidien bis': it is in the midst of insolvency proceedings and is handing over its American and British branches via master franchising.
Protection against creditors
Le Pain Quotidien will submit a reorganisation plan to a Brussels court next week, as the chain had already been granted protection against creditors by means of an insolvency procedure. Now main shareholder Cobepa has plans to continue under a new form, known as 'Pain Quotidien bis', according to Belgian newspapers De Tijd and L'Echo.
The new construction would take over all the stores in Belgium and France, all brand rights, the production workshop and the contracts with the franchisees. Current majority shareholder Cobepa has also acquired the chain's eighty million euros in bank debts.
At first, nothing much should change: neither employment in Belgium nor most international franchisees will be impacted by the procedure, according to the business newspapers. Only in the American and British markets will major changes take place.
Master franchisers
The earlier news that Le Pain Quotidien would divest its British operations is now confirmed. The American restaurants face a similar fate: the chain is setting up a system of master franchising in both countries, so that the formula can remain active there - but financially completely separate from the parent group. In the US, the chain is said to be in "advanced talks" with a takeover candidate.
In all likelihood, this will entail a significant downsizing: before the Covid-19 crisis hit, the bakery group had 90 American and 26 British restaurants, now there would be around fifty and fifteen respectively. Owner Cobepa now thinks that "in this way we will resolve the uncertainty surrounding the future of Le Pain Quotidien and that the group will be able to restart with a clean slate."
Le Pain Quotidien bescherming tegen schuldeisers broodjes
PepsiCo speeds up climate efforts
Food and beverage company PepsiCo aims to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions across its entire supply chain to zero by 2040. That's 10 years earlier than called for in the Paris Agreement.
The supermarket's role within the 'new normal'
This year, food retailers are bringing the out-of-home experience into homes, making e-commerce profitable, and helping customers to be healthier. At least that is what research firm IGD predicts for 2021.
Unilever expects improvements in second half of the year
Alan Jope, CEO of Unilever, thinks global consumption will remain at a low level for a while, despite signs of improvement in East Asia, Latin America and elsewhere.
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Air Canada CEO urges Trudeau's government to relax travel curbs: Bloomberg News
FILE PHOTO: A traveller passes a YYZ airport code sign in the international arrival lounge amid a growing global number of coronavirus cases at Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 13, 2020. REUTERS/Chris Helgren
(Reuters) - Air Canada Chief Executive Officer Calin Rovinescu on Thursday urged the Canadian government to relax travel restrictions as they have been hurting the company’s sales, Bloomberg News reported.
Rovinescu called the government's curbs on travelers "disproportionate" as the COVID-19 pandemic was easing in many parts of the country, the report said. (bloom.bg/2YpwXu2)
“Enable us to do some reasonable amounts of business,” he said, according to the report, while speaking on a webcast with publishing and event production company Aviation Week.
Rovinescu’s remarks were in the context of a letter sent to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from the Canadian travel and tourism industry, calling for a national plan to cut back pandemic travel restrictions, Air Canada said.
He is a signatory to the letter, which featured in the Globe and Mail newspaper on Thursday.
Canada and the United States are set to extend a ban on non-essential travel to late July as both countries seek to control the spread of the new coronavirus, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing three sources familiar with the matter.
Washington and Ottawa introduced month-long restrictions in March and renewed them in April and May. The ban, due to expire on June 21, does not affect trade.
Airlines, including Air Canada, have been among the worst hit as coronavirus-led travel bans resulted in thousands of flight cancellations, forcing carriers to cut jobs and costs as revenue dried up.
Rousseau said last month Air Canada was seeing fewer cancellations and an improvement in demand for air travel as lockdowns eased. Canada’s largest carrier has announced a summer schedule with nearly 100 destinations.
Reporting by Ankit Ajmera in Bengaluru; Editing by Shinjini Ganguli
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Belarus releases detained presidential candidate
MINSK (Reuters) - Belarus freed Monday one of five opposition presidential candidates it has held since a violent crackdown on demonstrators followed an election two weeks ago.
Police said they expected soon to release most of the remaining detainees held since they broke up protest demonstrations on the night of the December 19 election. About 200 out of 650 detainees are thought to still be jailed.
The election gave President Alexander Lukashenko, 56, a fourth term in office. The detention of opposition leaders and the violent police crackdown drew criticism from the European Union and United States, while Russia has supported Lukashenko.
Twenty-two opposition activists, including the five detained presidential candidates, were charged last week with disorder following the election-night protests.
The Christian Democratic Party said its leader and presidential candidate, Vitaly Rymashevsky, had been released by the KGB security service after submitting “a written explanation to Lukashenko.” It gave no further details.
The Belarussian General Prosecutor’s office said the other four candidates were “healthy.” Relatives have complained of their conditions.
Belarus decided last week to shut down operations of a mission from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which strongly criticized the election.
Lithuania, a neighbor which took over the OSCE’s rotating presidency on January 1, has urged Belarus to release the remaining four candidates and is trying to persuade Minsk to reopen the OSCE office, Foreign Minister Audronius Azubalis said.
Lukashenko has made overtures to the European Union in recent years, and Brussels had dangled the prospect of financial aid if the election demonstrated at least a veneer of democracy.
Reporting by Andrey Makhovsky; additional reporting by Nerijus Adomaitis in Vilnius; Writing by Amie Ferris-Rotman in Moscow; Editing by Peter Graff
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Once a year, the world’s number one publisher, Penguin Random House, gathers in the region of 1,500 employees from all areas of its UK business, to celebrate and showcase a selection of their authors, the breadth of their publishing and the power of books and reading to change lives. Penguin Presents is one of the most important pieces of internal communication the company undertakes. We were thrilled to be hired for a second year running to help mastermind, project manage and execute this major piece of corporate communications for Penguin Random House’s biggest brand moment of the year.
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Former ISIS sex slaves now army of ‘Sun Ladies’ ready to defeat terror group
ERBIL, Iraq – They witnessed the slaughter of their families on Mount Sinjar, and then were forced by ISIS into sexual slavery. Now the “Sun Ladies” are ready to fight – for veangeance as well as survival.
Some 2,000 Yazidi women who were captured in the brutal August 2014 attack on their mountain stronghold have escaped and have taken up arms against their former tormentors. Driven by the fresh memories of unspeakable atrocities and the survival of their people, hundreds have signed up to fight the black-clad terrorist army.
“Whenever a war wages, our women end up as the victims.”
– Capt. Khatoon Khider, Yazidi female fighter
“Now we are defending ourselves from the evil; we are defending all the minorities in the region,” Capt. Khatoon Khider told FoxNews.com from the unit’s makeshift base in Duhok, Iraq. “We will do whatever is asked of us.”
Khider is one of 123 Yazidi women who have undergone training and taken their place alongside the Kurdish Peshmerga forces, as they skirmish almost daily with ISIS and prepare for a looming assault on the terrorist army’s Iraqi base in Mosul. The women range in age from 17 to 37, and there are another 500 who are awaiting training.
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Khider, (r.), leads more than 100 Yazidi women, many of who escaped sexual slavery. On left is one of her fighters.
They call themselves the “Force of the Sun Ladies,” a name that reflects the culture’s solar reverence. Monotheistic and embracing elements of several religions, Yazidi once numbered 650,000 in Iraq, nearly all on the northern Nineveh Plain. ISIS’ genocidal campaign to “purify” Iraq of non-Muslims led to the slaughter of thousands and displaced at least 200,000.
“Women were throwing their children from the mountains and then jumping themselves because it was a faster way to die,” Khider recalled. “Our hands were all tied. We couldn’t do anything about it.
“Whenever a war wages, our women end up as the victims,” she added.
The Yazidi women are fighting for their people, and for revenge aganst the terrorists who enslaved them.
Some managed to escape when coalition forces pounded ISIS from the air and broke its siege of Mount Sinjar. But thousands starved to death or died of heatstroke, and ISIS later systematically killed men, as well as women, deemed too old or too young to be sold into sexual slavery. Boys who could be brainwashed and conscripted as child soldiers were kidnapped.
Women taken as captives were ordered to convert to Islam, subjected to forced marriages and repeatedly raped. Several escaped after being sold off to low-level fighters, while others were ransomed back to their families.
Khider had no experience with weapons or combat when she approached the Peshmerga senior command and proposed the idea of a specialized all-female Yazidi force after having survived the assault on Mount Sinjar. She hopes that in forming the force, the women will be able to protect themselves and inspire other minority groups to follow suit.
“Our elite force is a model for other women in the region,” she said. “We want to thank all the other countries who help us in this difficult time, we want everyone to take up weapons and know how to protect themselves from the evil.”
The women willfully stepped into the line of fire as a support force to the Peshmerga on Nov. 13, the day the Kurdish forces took back their hometowns and villages from ISIS occupation. The newly formed unit engaged in direct combat and later helped clear streets and buildings rigged with explosives.
As with the Christians, Kurds and Iraqi military, they know the imminent battle to retake Mosul will be the real test. Iraq’s second-largest city, Mosul is the terrorist group’s regional base. Most of the Yazidi women who escaped ISIS were held in Mosul and can help provide valuable intelligence, as well as boots on the ground. And fighting to free those left behind provides added motivation.
“We have a lot of our women in Mosul being held as slaves,” Khider said. “Their families are waiting for them. We are waiting for them. The liberation might help bring them home.”
ISIS has taken girls as young as 8 and traded them at the market for a few dollars. One mother who gave birth while an ISIS slave told FoxNews.com she was not permitted by her captor to feed her newborn son. When the baby cried, the Muslim militant beheaded him, she said.
“It’s important to us to be able to protect our dignity and honor,” a 19-year-old “Sun Lady” named Mesa told FoxNews.com. “My family is very proud; they encouraged me to join.
“I’m very proud to protect my people,” she said. “And after all that has happened to us Yazidis, we are no longer afraid.”
But one prospect frightens the Yazidi women as they prepare to fight ISIS. Yazidi boys kidnapped from Mount Sinjar have been drugged and brainwashed, and could now be fighting their mothers and sisters under the black flag of ISIS.
“Now there will be terrorist Yazidis, something that never used to be,” Khider added. “But we have many missions left. We will do whatever is needed.”
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Losing faith in humanity, 1 parking meter at a time
As a 14-year senior citizen, I am loosing faith in our government, the balance between the three branches of government, the actions of the judicial system to protect the Constitution, the military to win wars, and the all the broken parking meters (“Time runs out on meter perk,” Monday) and whether a free parking space can be found in
After all these years, I found that my heroes do not include politicians, actors, divorcees, bums, the homeless, criminals, drug addicts, drunks, religious fanatics and parking meter ticketing officers.
Now you may think that I have lost my sense of judgment because of these feelings, but how about the rest of the world?
Frank Norton , San Francisco
Questions for the GOP
The question is not, “How much government health care do we want?” Rather, we ask, “Should government be responsible for our health care?”
The question is not, “How much should the ‘rich’ be forced to surrender?” But rather, “What constitutes property rights?”
We ask not, “How much ‘freedom’ do we allow in abortion?” Instead, we ask, “What is our guardianship responsibility toward life itself?”
“How few guns to make us safe?” becomes, “What is our individual responsibility to protect and defend for the good?”
The GOP will return to principle in these and other cases, or the GOP will cease to exist as the party of conservatives.
Paul Burton, San Francisco
Just now noticing
I think it is a joke that the International Criminal Court is investigating North Korea now for war crimes after some recent incidents involving South Korea.
Where has the ICC been all the years North Korea has starved to death millions of its own people, tortured scores of people, shot off missiles at other countries unprovoked, illegally developed nuclear weapons, and kept countless people, including from other countries, illegally as prisoners?
Kenneth L. Zimmerman, Huntington Beach
Time to pay for leaks
It really takes a bold individual to praise WikiLeaks. The fact is that they are giving out country secrets so that everybody in the world can see them. It’s like giving out the password to your personal information.
Julian Assange should be locked away for the rest of his life, and so should anybody who has helped him. Letter writer Kenneth L. Zimmerman obviously hasn’t thought this through. Do you really think giving out secrets will help the country?
So what if you don’t know the inner workings of the government. Sometimes it gets nasty, and it doesn’t need to be publicized. These are military and diplomatic secrets!
I would even go so far as to call for President Barack Obama’s resignation if he doesn’t go after WikiLeaks because he would be accepting of what they are doing. Imagine if there was WikiLeaks during the Cold War!
Who knows where we would be?
Adrien Dion, San Francisco
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Mumbai named most congested city in the world
News05 Jun 2019by SmartCitiesWorld news team
Drivers in India’s most populous city expect to spend an average of 65 per cent extra time stuck in traffic, according to the latest TomTom Traffic Index.
Mumbai is the most congested city, closely followed by Bogota
Mumbai has been named as the most traffic-congested city in the world, according to a new study.
The Traffic Index report from independent location technology specialist, TomTom, revealed drivers in the Indian city expect to spend an average of 65 per cent extra travel time stuck in traffic. The report details the traffic situation in 403 cities in 56 around the world.
Rising congestion
Next in the global rankings are Colombian capital, Bogota (63 per cent), Lima in Peru (58 per cent), New Delhi in India (58 per cent) and Russian capital, Moscow (56 per cent), making up the top five most congested cities in the world.
With Moscow taking the lead in Europe, Istanbul (53 per cent) came a close second with Bucharest (48 per cent) Saint Petersburg (47 per cent) and Kiev (46 per cent) making up the top five. Brussels (37 per cent), London (37 per cent) and Paris (36 per cent) were positioned at 11th, 12th and 13th respectively.
“Globally, traffic congestion is rising. And that’s both good, and bad, news. It’s good because it indicates a strong global economy, but the flip side is drivers wasting time sitting in traffic, not to mention the huge environmental impact, said Ralf-Peter Schäfer, VP of traffic information, TomTom.
North America’s top five most congested cities are Mexico City (52 per cent), Los Angeles (41 per cent), Vancouver (38 per cent), New York (36 per cent) and San Francisco (34 per cent).
“At TomTom, we’re working towards a future where vehicles are electric, shared and autonomous so that our future really is free of congestion and emissions"
The report also revealed “significant differences” between continents: for example, decreases were measured in Asia, with a large decrease in congestion (-8 per cent) in Jakarta, while nearly every city in South America posted increases, the largest (8 per cent) taking place in Lima.
“At TomTom, we’re working towards a future where vehicles are electric, shared and autonomous so that our future really is free of congestion and emissions,” added Schäfer
“We have the technology to make this future happen – but it takes a collaborative effort. From road authorities, to governments, car makers to car drivers, we all have a part to play.”
TomTom said it has been collecting traffic information and providing traffic services for nearly a decade, allowing drivers to make smarter choices in route planning and avoiding congestion.
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Confirmed: Heartbreak For Shabba In Turkey…
34 May 27, 2019 - 01:03 pm
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Siphiwe Tshabalala shone during BB Erzurumspor’s victory in Turkey over the weekend, however it wasn’t enough as the worst was confirmed in the Super Lig.
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The 34-year-old played his 17th league game of the season as his side picked up 2-0 win over Kayserispor on Sunday, with the veteran South African setting up the opener on the way to them securing three points.
Tshabalala had more touches (94) & more possession (8%) than any other player on the field during the game, and he also made more passes (82) & accurate passes (79) than anybody else - one being his assist – while also having a 100% dribble success and 96.4% pass success.
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There has been plenty of speculation regarding the former Bafana Bafana international’s future with Erzurumspor for next season, and though talk of him leaving has been denied, it remains to be seen whether he will be part of their push for promotion next season or not.
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This is when you will get the best of the warm sunny weather this weekend
Fine spell is coming to an end
Richard MillsBrighton & Hove Albion correspondent
Soak up the sun while you can because April showers are coming
Somerset residents should soak up the sun while it lasts as April showers are on the way.
A Met Office forecast said: "Next week will be off to a chilly but mainly fine start on Monday, though it will gradually become more changeable through the week.
"There will be rain and strong winds at times, mainly in the northwest of the UK, where gales are likely.
"Some rain is possible in the south too, but there will be more in the way of dry weather.
"The unsettled weather is likely to continue into mid April."
But until then, here is a town by town guide of the weather forecast, according to the Met Office.
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Yeovil:
Saturday will see peak temperatures of 15C in the town, before cooling down to 12C on Sunday and Monday. Rain is expected on Tuesday and it will dip below 10C on Thursday.
The week ahead for Yeovil (Image: Met Office)
Bath:
Bath will also potentially have highs of 15C but it will not be as sunny as its Somerset counterpart.
From Sunday-Thursday, the temperature will vary between 9-11C and will have a mixture of cloudy and sunny spells.
The week ahead weather wise for Bath (Image: Met Office)
Taunton:
Taunton could enjoy a peak temperature of 14C on Saturday, but the rest of the week will be in and around the 10C mark.
There is a chance of rain throughout the day on Tuesday.
The week ahead for Taunton (Image: Met Office)
Frome:
Like most towns in Somerset, Saturday is predicted to be the warmest of the days in the week ahead.
Highs of 15C can be expected in the market town on that day but the next five days will be around 10C.
The week ahead in Frome (Image: Met Office)
Midsomer Norton:
Temperatures could hit 14C on Saturday but the rest of the week will be a few degrees lower.
Sunny intervals and cloud are expected.
Weather forecast for the people of Midsomer Norton this week (Image: Met Office)
Bridgwater:
Bridgwater may experience more rainfall than other Somerset towns this week.
On Tuesday and Thursday, in particular, rain is likely to hit the market town.
Temperatures could vary between 13C on Saturday, down to 9C on Tuesday and Thursday.
The weather forecast for Bridgwater this coming week (Image: Met Office)
Burnham-on-Sea:
Burnham-on-Sea will experience more cloudy skies than other Somerset towns in the week ahead.
Temperatures will vary between 9-12C.
The weather forecast for Burnham-on-Sea this coming week (Image: Met Office)
Weston-super-Mare:
The seaside town will experience a mixture of cloud and sunny intervals on Saturday morning.
The temperatures will range from peak highs of 12 and lows of 9C.
The weather forecast for Weston-super-Mare this coming week (Image: Met Office)
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Natasha Garber | Sep 01, 2003
FOR EVENT DESIGNER Charles Banfield, space exploration seemed a dream theme for the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame Gala cocktail reception — the first portion of the June fund-raising event that precedes a seated dinner in the Bowl's box seats, followed by a concert.
“When we were planning this, we were at war,” explains the owner of West Hollywood, Calif.-based Charles Banfield Productions, noting the start of the United States' Iraq invasion early during event preparations. “The only safe theme was space, because nothing was happening in space.” Then, well into planning, with the event's theme established and promotional materials printed, space shuttle Columbia met its tragic fate, changing everything.
NEW FLIGHT PATH
When the shuttle accident occurred, Banfield knew a change of theme was inevitable. But as the planner of the event's reception and dinner — a 1,000-guest charity gala with a meager $37,000 budget (excluding food and beverage) — he also knew that spending limits were a serious issue. The result: “We still went with space, because we were so far into it,” he says. “But instead of going to space, space came to us.”
While the switch to a more playful “space invasion” theme avoided raising the specter of the Columbia tragedy, it also brought an opportunity to connect the event to fund-raising beneficiary Music Matters — an organization that promotes music education in Los Angeles. “The plot behind the event was that space aliens had sent a probe to come to the Hollywood Bowl to find out why music matters,” Banfield says.
Elements of the theme included a cadre of costumed drama students armed with clipboards and outfitted with surgical masks, who greeted arriving attendees and pretended to monitor their reactions to different kinds of music. The music itself, Banfield notes, was a combination of space-theme pop tunes and electronic lounge music accessed through Apple iTunes, an online music source.
When it came to getting the most bang for the buck — essential for such a minimal budget — Banfield says the Internet lent a hand. He notes that iTunes music was available for free, and could be broadcast over a large area simply by placing a microphone in front of the source computer, rather than using a fully integrated sound system. “In a space so vast, you don't notice distortion,” he explains. Further theme enhancement came in the form of food station signs written in an alien language — actually a font made up of arrow symbols, also accessed for free online — followed by an English “translation” below.
HASTY RETREAT
The turnaround from reception to dinner — where an additional 600 invitees joined the party — provided Banfield with the event's most daunting logistical challenge.
As soon as guests made their move to the Bowl's box seats, the reception area — actually a VIP parking lot — had to be cleared out to accommodate performers scheduled to arrive at 7:30 p.m. for the after-dinner Hall of Fame concert. That left a half-hour strike zone after the end of cocktails at 7, Banfield notes.
Dinner itself — Los Angeles-based caterer Patina's grilled beef with a tian of niçoise-style vegetables served at tables decked out with fiber-optic UFO centerpieces and light-up stemware — posed its own breakdown challenges. “Everything on the tables has to be disposable,” Banfield says. With the concert starting only minutes after the end of dinner, “teardown happens so quickly, you'll never get it back,” he adds. To make things more cost effective, Banfield says he had about 670 silver spandex tablecloths made, opting for a super-thick fabric to avoid the expense of sewing hems.
While Banfield, who donated his services for the gala, states firmly, “It's important that we have our charities,” he cautions that planners should know what they're getting into — and why — when they take on charity events.
“Music Matters directly affects me,” he explains, noting that his school-age daughter benefits from the organization's programs. “I think it's important enough to donate my services.” But, he adds, while such events can be personally fulfilling — as well as a good source of future business — “I don't think people should do charity events for the purpose of getting other clients unless they're willing to do just as good a job as they would do for a paying client.”
Banfield also credits Audrey Gordon from Chicago-based Audrey Gordon Parties and David Rand, executive director of catering and special events for Northeastern University, Boston, who both flew to L.A. to lend their services, as well as the vendors who donated their products and time. With all that help, he says, client the Los Angeles Philharmonic “got about a $200,000 party for $37,000.”
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Turn to page 57 for a list of resources for this event.
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Thomas Alleyne's High School A Level progress 'below average'
School excelled in GCSE progress score, but A Level picture not as positive
A-level students at Uttoxeter's only high school are making "below average" progress, according to school league tables.
Last week, the Uttoxeter Advertiser reported Thomas Alleyne's High School was ranked second in the borough for pupil progress at GCSE.
But the tables show students at the Dove Bank school are not progressing as well at A-Level.
Head teacher Julie Rudge said the school's sixth form was still producing pupils who go on to great things.
Julie Rudge, head teacher of Thomas Alleyne's High School, Uttoxeter
She said: "Our sixth form students have secured examination results which have enabled them to pursue their desired post-18 options.
"The majority of our learners chose to apply to university and we are pleased to share that, due to the examination results gained in 2017, 22 per cent of our university applicants are now studying at prestigious Russell Group universities.
"This includes Alfie Holmes, who is currently studying maths at Oxford University.
"Students who elected to pursue apprenticeships have secured valuable places in companies such as AstraZeneca, Total IT Solutions, Ernst and Young and Rolls-Royce."
Thomas Alleyne's High School, Uttoxeter, second in school league table for pupil progress
The government data rated Alleyne's' progress score at -0.14.
This is compared to scores of -0.22 at JCB Academy, in Rocester, and -0.09 at Painsley Catholic College, the Cheadle sixth form that teaches scores of Uttoxeter teenagers.
The best state-funded school for pupil progress was The Rural Enterprise Academy, which had a "well above average" score of 0.35. However, only six pupils took their A Levels at the Penkridge school.
The 127 students who took their A Levels at Alleyne's last year got an average grade of C. That is in line with the national and county-wide average for state-funded schools.
Painsley's average grade for 162 students was the same, while JCB Academy's 60 students averaged a D.
Terry the terrapin, Ethel the gecko and Gertrude the tarantula motivate pupils at Thomas Alleyne's High School, Uttoxeter
Meanwhile, private school Denstone College excelled in the league tables.
Its pupils scored the highest average grade in Staffordshire - B - and the College Road sixth form scored the third-best progress mark - 0.18.
Last week, the Uttoxeter Advertiser reported Alleyne's scored 0.13 for pupil progress at GCSE.
The national average is -0.03 and only one school, Abbot Beyne School, in Burton, scored better in East Staffordshire.
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IT company manager admits to hurting and abusing worker
Lee Yew Nam admitted to four of six charges of hurting his employee. ST PHOTO: WONG KWAI CHOW
Elena Chong
Court Correspondent
Aug 18, 2015, 1:38 pm SGT
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SINGAPORE - An information technology company manager whose assault on his employee went viral on YouTube and caused a public uproar pleaded guilty on Tuesday.
Lee Yew Nam, of Encore eServices, admitted to four of six charges of hurting Mr Calvin Chan Meng Hock, 31, at the Jurong Town Hall Road office.
The court heard that other than his wife, Lee did not have any permanent employees. He would hire interns from universities and polytechnics to do the work.
Mr Chan was paid $500 a month in 2010 as an intern for six months. After that, he continued to work in the company on the same pay.
Investigations revealed that Lee would sometimes physically assault Mr Chan for mistakes that he made at work, and would also scold him with vulgarities.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Sarah Ong said sometime in January 2013, Lee felt that Mr Chan had not arranged the software files in the computer neatly and slapped him.
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The following month, he punched Mr Chan on the face a few times and pushed him, causing him to lose his balance and fall off the chair. He had felt that Mr Chan had not answered a customer's request correctly.
On May 14 that year, Lee reprimanded the victim for failing to comply with his instructions to delete some files in the database.
When the victim said he had forgotten, Lee grabbed his chin and pulled it back with force. Lee told him: "Look carefully again, go through the folders and delete all the files that need to be deleted. Remember not to do this again."
The next day, Lee questioned the victim about his work. Not satisfied with his explanation, Lee became increasingly agitated and started to shout at him.
Lee threw a punch at Mr Chan's head. Another intern at the time, Mr Amos Yeo, 25, asked Lee to calm down. But Lee continued to scold Mr Chan before slapping him three times on the face.
Mr Yeo had recorded a video of the incident with his mobile phone, and subsequently uploaded it on YouTube.
The case was adjourned to Sept 14.
The maximum punishment for causing hurt is two years' jail and a $5,000 fine.
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When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild
Being a Woman Outdoors in America
By Lilace Mellin Guignard
Foreword by M. Jimmie Killingsworth
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In When Everything Beyond the Walls Is Wild, Lilace Mellin Guignard draws from emblematic moments and relationships in her own life to explore issues of gender, recreation, and environmental conservation. Born into a suburban family, Guignard wanted to get up close and personal with iconic American landscapes, but social pressures and cautionary tales told her that these spaces were not meant for her as a woman.
Reflecting on the ways our culture socializes women to remain indoors, Guignard shares her own struggles with finding her place outdoors. Refusing to stay indoors and “safe,” Guignard drove cross-country with her dog, worked as a river guide, and set out to climb Mount Whitney. She recounts navigating outdoor interactions with male friends and strangers that range from wonderful to awkward to frightening. Now that she is settled with her own family, Guignard writes about how it is still more difficult for women than men to prioritize outdoor recreation time. These stories expose how cultural messages about women shape their experiences and interactions when backpacking, paddling, rock climbing, and bicycling. They broaden readers’ notions of what adventure is, what places are considered wild and worth our care, and what types of people enjoy the outdoors.
Drawing upon the art of the memoir—and informed by analysis from women’s studies and ecological literature—Guignard makes an impassioned case for why women and marginalized members of society should have the opportunity to experience nature. The self-reliance and connection with the natural world that outdoor recreation fosters are qualities we all need in order to do the work required by the environmental challenges ahead.
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LILACE MELLIN GUIGNARD is an award-winning poet; her published collection is titled Young at the Time of Letting Go, her work has appeared in Poetry magazine, and she wrote A Field Guide to the Norton Book of Nature Writing. She is an instructor of creative writing, outdoor recreation leadership, and women’s studies at Mansfield University. She resides in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.
“Lilace Mellin Guignard's new book on women's experience of wilderness (and wildness) is a refreshing combination of personal experience and feminist research, one that tells a compelling story while simultaneously grounding that story in the context of larger local and global issues. A compelling new take on women's environmental literature and experience, it is a must-read for every girl and woman who has ever dared to combat the gendered privilege of men going ‘into the wild’ and crafting that experience as a new, interrelational paradigm that presents new models for prosociality and the importance of everyone's having a personal relationship with wildness, outdoor spaces, and the biosphere.”—Leslie Heywood, editor of Third Wave Agenda: Being Feminist, Doing Feminism, and The Women's Movement Today: An Encyclopedia of Third Wave Feminism
“An intimate journey through wildernesses of place and self with a savvy guide. Anyone who wants to know America’s wild beauty from the eyes of a woman who loves it should read this book.”—Sheryl St. Germain, author of The Small Door of Your Death
“This feast of a book by Lilace Mellin Guignard vividly relates her adventures from a lifelong love-affair with wildness and climbing and includes powerful, extended reflections on gender and race and on changing attitudes toward women’s roles in mountaineering. . . . Honest and generous, occasionally stern but always high-spirited, Guignard is the kind of guide one wants to follow into bracing terrain.”—John Elder, author of Reading the Mountainsof Home and The Frog Run
"Her personal insight, paired with a multitude of historical references, give the reader a complete and captivating look into what it feels like to be a female active in the environment... By incorporating her personal expeditions in nature, her love life, and her family life, she simultaneously creates a comfortable and visual space for her audience to learn about being a woman in the outdoors of America."—Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas
"...many women will find their own enjoyment of hiking, rafting, cycling, and rock climbing reflected in this book."—Choice
When Everything Beyond treads the established path deeper, illuminating essential scholarship through artful and witty memoir. Following Guignard’s firm foot-steps, readers get a grounded understanding of the landscape American women enter when they seek adventure...and emerge better equipped to navigate complex questions about who benefits from American wilderness, and how.”—ISLE: Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment
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The New Generation of A.I. vs. Hackers
Last year, Microsoft Corp.’s Azure security team detected suspicious activity in the cloud computing usage of a large retailer: One of the company’s administrators, who usually logs on from New York, was trying to gain entry from Romania. And no, the admin wasn’t on vacation. A hacker had broken in.
Microsoft quickly alerted its customer, and the attack was foiled before the intruder got too far.
Chalk one up to a new generation of artificially intelligent software that adapts to hackers’ constantly evolving tactics. Microsoft, Alphabet Inc.’s Google, Amazon.com Inc. and various startups are moving away from solely using older “rules-based” technology designed to respond to specific kinds of intrusion and deploying machine-learning algorithms that crunch massive amounts of data on logins, behavior and previous attacks to ferret out and stop hackers.
“Machine learning is a very powerful technique for security — it’s dynamic, while rules-based systems are very rigid,” says Dawn Song, a professor at the University of California at Berkeley's Artificial Intelligence Research Lab. “It’s a very manual intensive process to change them, whereas machine learning is automated, dynamic and you can retrain it easily.”
Hackers are themselves famously adaptable, of course, so they too could harness machine learning to create fresh mischief and overwhelm the new defenses. For example, they could figure out how companies train their systems and use the data to evade or corrupt the algorithms. The big cloud services companies are painfully aware that the foe is a moving target but argue that the new technology will help tilt the balance in favor of the good guys.
“We will see an improved ability to identify threats earlier in the attack cycle and thereby reduce the total amount of damage and more quickly restore systems to a desirable state,” says Amazon Chief Information Security Officer Stephen Schmidt. He acknowledges that it’s impossible to stop all intrusions but says his industry will “get incrementally better at protecting systems and make it incrementally harder for attackers.”
Before machine learning, security teams used blunter instruments. For example, if someone based at headquarters tried to log in from an unfamiliar locale, they were barred entry. Or spam emails featuring various misspellings of the word “Viagra” were blocked. Such systems often work.
But they also flag lots of legitimate users — as anyone prevented from using their credit card while on vacation knows. A Microsoft system designed to protect customers from fake logins had a 2.8 percent rate of false positives, according to Azure Chief Technology Officer Mark Russinovich. That might not sound like much but was deemed unacceptable since Microsoft’s larger customers can generate billions of logins.
To do a better job of figuring out who is legit and who isn't, Microsoft technology learns from the data of each company using it, customizing security to that client’s typical online behavior and history. Since rolling out the service, the company has managed to bring down the false positive rate to .001 percent. This is the system that outed the intruder in Romania.
Training these security algorithms falls to people like Ram Shankar Siva Kumar, a Microsoft manager who goes by the title of Data Cowboy. Siva Kumar joined Microsoft six years ago from Carnegie Mellon after accepting a second-round interview because his sister was a fan of “Grey's Anatomy,” the medical drama set in Seattle. He manages a team of about 18 engineers who develop the machine learning algorithms and then make sure they’re smart and fast enough to thwart hackers and work seamlessly with the software systems of companies paying big bucks for Microsoft cloud services.
Siva Kumar is one of the people who gets the call when the algorithms detect an attack. He has been woken in the middle of the night, only to discover that Microsoft’s in-house “red team” of hackers were responsible. (They bought him cake to compensate for lost sleep.
The challenge is daunting. Millions of people log into Google’s Gmail each day alone. “The amount of data we need to look at to make sure whether this is you or an impostor keeps growing at a rate that is too large for humans to write rules one by one,” says Mark Risher, a product management director who helps prevent attacks on Google’s customers.
Google now checks for security breaches even after a user has logged in, which comes in handy to nab hackers who initially look like real users. With machine learning able to analyze many different pieces of data, catching unauthorized logins is no longer a matter of a single yes or no. Rather, Google monitors various aspects of behavior throughout a user’s session. Someone who looks legit initially may later exhibit signs they are not who they say they are, letting Google’s software boot them out with enough time to prevent further damage.
Besides using machine learning to secure their own networks and cloud services, Amazon and Microsoft are providing the technology to customers. Amazon’s Macie service uses machine learning to find sensitive data amid corporate info from customers like Netflix and then watches who is accessing it and when, alerting the company to suspicious activity. Amazon’s GuardDuty monitors customers’ systems for malicious or unauthorized activity. Many times the service discovers employees doing things they shouldn’t — such as mining Bitcoin at work.
Dutch insurance company NN Group NV uses Microsoft’s Advanced Threat Protection to manage access to its 27,000 workers and close partners, while keeping everyone else out. Earlier this year, Wilco Jansen, the company’s manager of workplace services, showed employees a new feature in Microsoft’s Office cloud software that blocks so-called CxO spamming, whereby spammers pose as a senior executive and instruct the receiver to transfer funds or share personal information.
Ninety minutes after the demonstration, the security operations center called to report that someone had tried that exact attack on NN Group’s CEO. “We were like ‘oh, this feature could already have prevented this from happening,’” Jansen says. “We need to be on constant alert, and these tools help us see things that we cannot manually follow.”
Machine learning security systems don’t work in all instances, particularly when there is insufficient data to train them. And researchers and companies worry constantly that they can be exploited by hackers.
For example, they could mimic users’ activity to foil algorithms that screen for typical behavior. Or hackers could tamper with the data used to train the algorithms and warp it for their own ends — so-called poisoning. That’s why it’s so important for companies to keep their algorithmic criteria secret and change the formulas regularly, says Battista Biggio, a professor at the University of Cagliari’s Pattern Recognition and Applications Lab in Sardinia, Italy.
So far, these threats feature more in research papers than real life. But that’s likely to change As Biggio wrote in a paper last year: “Security is an arms race, and the security of machine learning and pattern recognition systems is not an exception.”
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3m European gold for Laugher and Mears
Jack Laugher and Chris Mears showed that they mean business this year, securing a 3m European gold in the synchronised diving event at the London Aquatics Centre on day five of London 2016.
Earlier in the evening, both Tonia Couch and Georgia Ward made podium positions in the 10m Platform event, taking silver and bronze medals respectively.
Big lead to take 3m European gold
Laugher and Mears were over 10 points ahead of the competition in their final score, and looked very strong from the start. The duo led the way from the third round of dives, and left the Russian pair Ilia Zakharov and Evgenii Kuznetsov trying to claw their way back into the top spot.
Russia had won the synchronised 3m European gold for five consecutive European championships in the run up to London 2016, but the Brits were not fazed and two brilliantly executed final dives made sure their challengers didn’t get a look in.
“Having the lead going into the final round was really good for us, but we tried to keep focus and make sure that we delivered.” – Jack Laugher
The two English divers ended the final round with 456.81, and are looking to improve on this ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Mears commented, “Winning (3m European gold) feels great, off the back of this year we’re had some really good performances and we’ve also had some not so good performances, which I think has actually been pretty good for us because they have highlighted what we need to work on.
“I love having the crowd here, having my parents and close family here; my cousins. Everyone was here, which was fantastic, and Jack had his mum here too.”
“I think that makes it all the more special to deliver to a home crowd.” – Chris Mears
Laugher added, “We’ve got the hardest dive list in the world now, and doing our fifth dive really well helped. Our required dives went really well too which is a massive positive for us. But our fifth dive was absolutely on point and that was the highlight of the day really.
“We’re going to be looking at working on those technical errors we highlighted today. They’re only small things but they obviously need to be worked on. So a lot of hard training and a lot of work and hopefully it will all pay off in the summer.”
Double podium finish for Ward and Couch
The women’s 10m Platform event was closely contested, and it was a tense battle to the final dive for Tonia Couch, who was the Russian Prokopchuk’s most dangerous competition.
Couch finished strong but couldn’t quite match the Russian to take gold, scoring 532.70 for silver, and winning her first European medal.
She said, ”I’ve never got a European medal before, normally Europeans aren’t on my side, but I just focused on myself and what I needed to do. I started a little bit rough, but I told myself off and came back into the game.”
“The crowd is so good, it’s amazing. Everyone is cheering for everyone, not just for GB, although they are extra loud for us. I really do appreciate it, it is so lovely.” – Tonia Couch
Georgia Ward, who had already claimed a bronze medal with Matty Lee in the Team event on opening night, made it a double to join Couch on the podium after scoring 325.05.
The Londoner commented on how she felt about a second European medal, “It’s crazy, Matty and I came away with a bronze in the team event and that was incredible, and the fact it was in my home pool as well makes it even better.
“The crowd are incredible, they are so supportive, having some of my family here as well and knowing people in the crowd makes all the difference.”
“We have Olympic Trials in June so we’ll be training for that, this pool is closed for the Masters, so we’ll be training in Plymouth which will be great.”
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1500 Swiss on a Timber Raft
A Dutch chronicle from the nineteenth century (Jan Willem van Druijnen, Leven aan de Waal of Vervolg der Kronijk van Nijmegen 1819-1859) reports that more than 1500 Swiss arrived in Nimwegen (Nijmegen) on timber rafts in July and August 1519, on their way to Dordrecht and then emigrated by ship to South Brazil.
It is an indication of the mass emigration from this region in the first half of the nineteenth century. It also shows the route of the emigrants.
The rivers were in this period the most secure, cheap and comfortable way to travel. The (hygienic) conditions were of course catastrophic.
For centuries, timber rafts have been the most remarkable, but forgotten, means of transport on the Rhine. In the sixteenth century, this transport started slowly after the decison by the Dutch province of Holland that cities could only be built with stones. The demand for (long) piles to strengthen the fundaments of the houses in this delta was enormous.
The Palace on Dam Square alone is built on more than 13,000 piles for example. The flourishing shipbuilding industry also needed wood.
This wood (oak, beech, pine) was present in the Vosges, the Black Forest and other forest areas along the Rhine. Smaller rivers such as the Main and Neckar transported the felled trees downstream to Mainz and Mannheim on the Rhine. The the piles were tied together into huge rafts of up to 300 metres long and 60 metres wide.
From Koblenz it went to the end port of Dordrecht, where the raft was dismantled and sold to local customers. A log raft contained some 30,000 m3 of tree piles.
These giant rafts were called Höllander Flöße. It was a complicated logistical operation to manoeuvre the rafts downstream at a speed of approximately 16-20 kilometres per day (no night sailing).
Hundreds of crew members lived and slept on the raft in wooden huts on straw, the fleet lord, helmsmen, and other high lords had special mansions.
Pigs and other animals for slaughter, thousands of kilos of flour, cheese and butter, salt, peas and beans and tens of thousands of litres of beer were taken along as forage.
Everything and everyone had to be put aside when one of the colossus came along. A small boat with a red-white flag sailed one hour ahead to warn because the raft could not stop.
The braking distance with dozens of heavy anchors was miles long. Bridge pillars, quays and other ships often had to pay the price, the raft could take a beating.
Hundreds of crew members rowed the raft, accompanied the raft on the side or manned the so-called knees at the front with ropes. Hundreds of these rafts passed the Waal at Nijmegen on their way to Dordrecht.
It was an extremely lucrative commercial activity and the profits were fabulous. As an indication, a raft represented a value of up to 1 million guilders at that time.
The costs were of also high, only in toll was an amount of about 40 000 – 60 000 guilders involved, in addition to purchase costs of wood, crew and forage.
The last raft passed the Rhine in 1967 and consisted of only 2,500 piles pulled by tugboats.
Four centuries of transport with rafts had come to an end. Switzerland had already become an immigration destination for more than a century by that time
(source: K. Moerbeek, B. Gunterman, Het Nijmeegsch Rondgezicht. Een tentoonstelling over het oudste stadspanorama van Nederland, Nijmegen 2019).
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Covid Diary: Headwaters School
By TL Editors 22 September 2020
The Tech & Learning COVID Diary series follows educators and administrators throughout the year as they share stories about how their districts are handling teaching and learning during the pandemic.
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Thom Gibson is a middle school STEM teacher at Headwaters School in Austin, Texas, an independent school serving more than 450 students, from early childhood through grade 12, across three campuses. The middle and high school are currently fully virtual relying on platforms such as Blackbaud, Loom, and Google Suite. The early childhood program is an in-person Montessori school, while the elementary school is hybrid with an all-online option.
My biggest challenge is the lack of immediate feedback and sidebar lesson opportunities--having to move kids to a breakout room to help them solve their tech issue or do a short lesson with them leaves my students in the main room without any assistance or oversight. I will always have something each student can work on even if I’m away in a breakout room but it's just harder to be present to the needs of all your students when you don't get that immediate feedback from surveying the room.
What are the advantages of teaching in this environment?
I am very comfortable with tech so it's been fun to implement new tools that I've never used before. I also enjoy working from home and having classes be a bit shorter (45 min versus 90 min). Previously when we were in the classroom, I’d want to do something tech-related but with 6th graders, it can be a whole ordeal for every student to get a device out, get logged in, and pull up the right website. Now, everyone has already got most of that done once they've logged into Zoom.
How are teachers being supported?
Voluntary training sessions were provided during the summer (one of which I led, on creating video lessons). We also have email threads at the end of each week asking people to share what they learned. Our administrative leaders regularly check in with us and ask what we need.
How are you supporting students?
I make myself available after class to troubleshoot problems. I also have volunteered to lead the Minecraft Club so students have a space to connect over a common interest outside of academics once a week (we meet in Minecraft). I don’t know much about Minecraft but am willing to learn and have let two students take the lead of the club.
How are you supporting parents and families?
My daily agenda--which includes due dates, what we're doing in Zoom that day, and homework, all with links--is front and center on all my course websites, and I've emailed parents to let them know it is there. I’ve also made myself available for Zoom calls with the parents of my advisory students and sent out a questionnaire to parents asking how their kids were coping with pandemic life and how I could support them.
Did anything unexpected happen (good or bad) during remote learning that can now be used as a teachable moment for others?
I'm teaching a new class (8th grade science) and was using a new tool (Nearpod), and told the students that the lesson may be a total disaster as I figure out the app. I modeled a growth mindset, willingness to fail, and sought feedback from students about what they liked and didn't like. They appreciated that and it took the pressure off in terms of me feeling like I was going to look dumb and/or incompetent. If students see more adults doing that in their lives, they're more willing to take risks and try things that may fail and learn from those failures.
Anything else you'd like to add about your successes and challenges as an educator during the pandemic?
I greet each student by name when they enter the Zoom call and each day of the week has a different theme:
Modish Monday (“modish” means “stylish or dressy” and I invite kids to dress up)
2 Thumbs Up Tuesday
Waving Wednesday
Thankful Thursday (students say something they're thankful for besides friends and family)
and Tie-day Friday (students invited to wear a tie)
I used to do this when we were in person and it was great at building a positive culture. It works online as well.
If you would like to participate in the COVID Diary series, please complete this form. Email Ray.Bendici@futurenet.com with any questions.
Covid Diary
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Oakland District Partners to Maximize Student Access to Technology
By Tech & Learning 04 March 2014
Dell today announced that Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) will deploy more than 8,000 Dell Chromebook 11 laptops to provide each of its 3rd-12th-grade classes with connected devices.
“We began this initiative with an ambitious goal – give all students access to a reliable wireless device,” says Dr. Gary Yee, Superintendent, OUSD. “Thanks to the affordability and manageability of Dell Chromebooks, we have been able to realize this vision and give every student, in every school access to a computer.”
The district-wide adoption of Dell Chromebooks will ensure that all students have equal access to technology and the internet, a goal of President Obama’s ConnectED initiative calling for expanding digital learning opportunities.
To ensure its students are prepared for the new testing environment required by California state standards, OUSD turned to Dell to develop a turnkey solution that maximized access to digital learning opportunities. Dell Chromebooks are verified to meet Smarter Balanced and PARCC assessment requirements with software from AIR and Pearson Testnav8 and Dell’s team of education advisors worked closely with the district to ensure the implementation supported their learning goals.
“Dell took care of all the logistics and really made this a plug-and-play solution. With their expertise, our team is able to get more devices into the hands of our students so they feel prepared to meet Common Core standards.” said Dr. Gary Yee, Superintendent, OUSD.
The 8,000 Chromebooks will be deployed at each of Oakland’s 83 campuses and securely housed in charging carts equipped with access points that extend wireless connectivity to the devices. With Dell Deployment Services, the Chromebooks will arrive at each campus, fully-setup on the OUSD Google Apps for Education domain, asset-tagged to ensure security and laser etched with the OUSD logo. The Dell team will do a complete onsite test of the laptops, including wireless access. The district’s Information Technology Services Department will then remotely manage the devices including pushing updates, pushing or removing applications and enforcing safe-browsing policies.
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How will the Windows 7 browser stand-off end?
By Patrick Goss 12 June 2009
The options for PC makers landed with a browser-less OS
Windows 7 - browser-less in Europe
Scenario 1. A multiple-choice installer
Scenario 2: The OEMs will use IE8 anyway
Scenario 3. Google nips in
Scenario 4. OEMs include IE, plus one other
Hang on a minute, isn't this level playing field in the browser wars actually a barren plain bereft of internet surfing software at all?
Despite what some people think, there isn't much black and white over the bundling of browsers. Microsoft's rumoured decision to release Windows 7 in Europe without a browser installed brings as many questions, and frankly as much misery, as its currently falsely inflated position at the head of the market.
In the last few weeks we have heard Mozilla's Tritan Nitot's calm assertion that there needs to be a level playing field and Opera's Jon von Tetzchner insists that Microsoft's dominance of the browser market is down to their past history in bundling.
The truth is that it's difficult to disagree with both of these points – and that means you cannot blame Microsoft for doing what it felt it needed to do.
By avoiding censure by the EC by bundling no browser at all with the latest iteration of Windows, there appears to be several scenarios likely to occur. But some of those are far from certain to bring any kind of joy for the paying public.
Scenario 1. Windows 7 ships with a multiple-choice installer
By far the best scenario will be the decision that the IE-less Windows 7 ships with an installer generally known as a 'ballot page'. When you click the internet button on your nice clean install of Windows you will be told 'You do not currently have a browser installed: Please choose an internet browser from the list below…'
Why is this the best? Well, although a lot of people will opt to go with what they know (i.e., erm, IE), Microsoft has levelled the playing field and cannot be accused of bias (beyond the historial benefits of past indiscretions of course). People will be free to choose Opera, Firefox, Chrome, Safari or any one of the other options and at a click of the button
For the average punter, this adds an inconvenience – taking their new PC from plug and play to something that needs some kind of user choice before it is internet-ready.
For those on a slow internet connection, downloading the browser will take time.
If everyone with a browser is included then you could end up with a longer list than the European Election vote.
Who gets to be at the top of the list?
Choice means confusion. For the less tech savvy, they won't only don't know what these names represent, but what a browser actually is. For many people they just want to click the internet button and get the internet – in whatever form that takes.
Upsides:
This would, hopefully, finally put an end to the squabbling over Microsoft's IE advantage – people have the choice to go for whichever browser they want.
More people would try alternative browsers and make a decision based on what they prefer.
Likelihood:
In the memo that leaked the news to CNET, Microsoft has apparently recommended that 'OEMs pre-install either IE8 or at least one other browser of their choice before distribution.
"If you do this, your end users in the European territory should be able to access the Internet without any additional steps or inconvenience."
BUT - the EU want a Ballot Page, so this still remains a very likely option.
Current page: Scenario 1. A multiple-choice installer
Next Page Scenario 2: The OEMs will use IE8 anyway
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Power Tower review
Cutting edge, or cutting corners?
By tech.co.uk staff 10 June 2007
Overall the Power Tower delivers a strong performance for the sum of its parts
Less than the sum of its parts, the Power Tower doesn't quite perform as you might expect
Mostly great components
Framerates less than sparkling
Needs faster memory
Weider Power Tower deals
Weider Power Tower
Amazon Singapore
To say that the off-the-peg rig market is competitive would be an understatement on a scale akin to Chernobyl's general manager phoning his boss to explain things might get 'a bit warm today'. We're amazed that smaller firms make it; tiny Davids to the Goliaths of Dell and the Dixons Group.
But it's not like the old days of difficult, expensive and unreliable parts that don't really like talking to one another. PC components are so finely cut-to-fit and universally compatible these days that smaller businesses can assemble a PC and tune it up in a few hours. The other benefit is that they frequently offer a more personal service when it comes to after-sales support.
Housed in the lovely Antec P180, this base unit from Peterborough-based Cape Computers is an example of a small outfit doing it (mostly) right. When we totted up all the individual parts on an etailer's website, we exceeded the price of the Power Tower by some 100 pounds, and bear in mind that this machine comes pre-built with Windows XP (yay - someone's still offering it!) and all the drivers pre-installed.
Likewise, checking the Power Tower against similar models from other independent manufacturers, it's commendably competitive on price, too. Under the hood, the story's a good one: A 2.4GHz Core 2 Duo sits at the heart of the system, with a 640MB 8800GTS on hand to provide pixel poke. Some curious decisions on the memory front though.
The 667MHz DDR2 doesn't meet the on-paper capabilities of the rest of the system, and as there's 3GB of it, the system doesn't run in dual-channel mode. It's a tidy amount, and when the eventual Windows Vista upgrade looms, you'll be glad of it, but in an XP-based rig, we'd rather have 4GB configured in dual-channel mode - or even 2GB! - for the increased memory bandwidth.
We can only assume that this is what contributes most to the slightly lacklustre benchmarks. In Company of Heroes, we'd expect a little more than 40.1FPS at 1,280x1,024, considering the components. The 8600GTS scored higher than that, though we used a 2.66 Core 2 Duo and dual-channel memory.
Likewise, 90 frames per second in Quake 4, while playable, just doesn't reflect the power of this system's major components. In short then, this is great value for the parts, but a mismatch on memory choice means that performance doesn't reach the heights it should.
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