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Tumultuous Uproar
A cruising boat with a racing problem...
Au Revoir French Polynesia
Duck Hunting in French Polynesia
03 January 2021 | Hotel California, Airport anchorage Tahiti
30 December 2020 | Moorea, Cooks Bay
Dorothy, spirit of Huahine
29 December 2020 | Cook's Bay Moorea
You know you have been here too long.........
Tahitian music Motu Murimahora, Huahine
20 December 2020 | Motu Murimahora
Inconsiderate Cruisers, Avea Bay
Haapo Bay, bon nuit
Thanksgiving Haapo Bay, Huahine
Seeadler (Sea Eagle)
Mopelia, day 18, Kjell and I fix two more boats and......
Mopelia, day 13 through 16, giant coconut crabs
Mopelia, day eleven, Lunch in the jungle
Mopelia, day ten, Happy Birthday Lisa!
Bora Bora, two rescues in one day
Mopelia, day nine, wood shop class
Mopelia, day eight, the atoll of homesteaders
Mopelia, day seven, Happy Birthday Alize!
Mopelia, day six, trigonometry
Russ Whitford
This will be my last blog from French Polynesia. It is a sad day for Team Uproar. But we have had almost three years here and they have been magic.
FP is among the most beautiful places we have cruised, visited or even imagined. The people here have been not only friendly but welcoming. Many of the people we have met, especially in outlying areas, want to share fruit, vegetables, fish, etc. But most of all they want to share stories and get to know us. Seems we are a bit of a curiosity to them, even though cruisers are abundant here.
The scenery graces many a calendar page. FP has mountains, waterfalls, perfect beaches, abundant reefs and turquoise lagoons. The French have spent a lot of money here. Roads are mostly smooth pavement which makes for great biking.
But it is the water that is most striking in FP. Some of the lagoons are vivid turquoise that reflects a beautiful turquoise color on the bottom of clouds. The snorkeling is the best we have ever enjoyed. Fish, coral and sea critters are plentiful. Sharks are everywhere and exhibit the typical FP courtesy. They are curious and gentle. We have enjoyed getting to know them.
Cruising friends we have met here have become life-long friends. Anyone who sails to FP is fully committed to the cruising lifestyle or they wouldn't make it here. We have met a lot of cruisers and enjoyed getting to know them. This past year we have sailed mostly with Kjell and Kaia on 2K. We are now even adopting some Norwegian expressions. Love you guys!
Now I have to really thank the French Polynesian government for how they have accommodated cruisers during the Covid 2020. FP has been the only country in the South Pacific who allowed cruisers to enter. That is a huge and important statement. Imagine sailing from Panama and no country would allow you entry. You might just have to keep sailing for half-a-year to reach a safe haven. But FP put in place protocols which allowed all boats to enter! They recognized that the two plus weeks it takes to sail here make for an effective quarantine. And they recognized a responsibility to care for those who would otherwise be in peril.
Cruisers and the entire FP went through a lockdown during mid-March to mid-May. Cruisers were told to stay in place and stay on their boats. There were exceptions for medical or grocery needs. We were in a large anchorage in Tahiti we called Hotel California. Helicopters and patrol boats visited daily at first but any communications we had with officials were as polite as can be. We were allowed to swim around our boats even though local residents were forbidden from swimming or boating!
I can't express how grateful we are to the way FP government have treated us during these difficult times! New Zealand could sure take lessons!
Lest one thinks I am looking at FP through turquoise colored glasses, there are a few negatives. First of all, the sailing can be difficult, both to get here and between islands. Distances are far and weather is not the consistent trade winds we enjoyed in the Caribbean. The cruising ground in the Eastern Caribbean all fits inside Lake Michigan. The cruising area here is the same dimension as all of Europe, after you sail 4,000 miles from Panama just to arrive!
Weather can be a challenge. Wind changes direction which can cause a scramble for a safe anchorage. Maramu winds can cause three days of howling winds up to 40 knots. We did not witness any cyclones but we did survive a tropical depression in Gambiers. Believe me, it was not fun! We have even had several days of continuous rain and gray. But sun and balmy temperatures are more the norm.
There has been much talk about animosity toward cruisers in the past year. Part of it stems from the lockdown where 40 of us were in a favorite reef area and locals were not allowed to boat or swim. There was concern that we were polluting the reef. A few articles in local papers spread the concern. I can tell you that our effluent was minor compared to the cafe-au-lait that flows out of the rivers after rain. A map showing water quality problems did not show problems in any of the anchorages visited by cruisers. But there are also a few anchorages in Moorea and Raiatea where local people just don't want to see cruisers. This has led to some hard feelings. Bora Bora has taken the hardest line. They do not allow anchoring, cruisers must pay $30/day to rent a mooring! We did spend a month at Bora Bora with a special rate of $300/month and enjoyed it. Still, we prefer areas without that kind of control.
None of this can take away from the open welcome of the local people we have met. Imagine waking up and finding a fresh fish in your dinghy. Or people who insist on giving you fruit for just walking by. We have been invited to numerous meals and shared in pot-luck dinners. We have had a few local friends join us for dinner on Uproar too.
I can't possibly express our love and appreciation for French Polynesia and her people. As Dorothy states, it gets into your blood. We can only say maruruu roa (Thank you very much)!
One would think you need a gun to go duck hunting. Well, according to the French Polynesian Customs Agents, we have one on Uproar. We were boarded by customs agents almost two years ago in Tahiti. Five, courteous agents sat in our cockpit and asked for our documentation, entry papers and passports. All was in order, we are diligent about following our host country's rules.
The agent who spoke English asked if we had a flare gun. “Yes, we do.” There were anxious looks, “Please show it to us.” I produced our trusty flare gun and cartridges.
He said, “This is a gun, why didn't you declare it on your entry papers?” I replied, “No, it is a signaling device for emergencies, not a gun. If it was a gun, I would have declared it.” This went forth and back for awhile. Then he made a cell phone call. I could understand much of it, “Oui, plastic. Oui, orange.”
He hung up with a sigh of relief. “If you add that you have a signaling gun to your entry papers, it will be OK this time.” I added it and we both initialed it. Then they gave us “yelp” forms to rate their conduct and courtesy during the boarding. French courtesy and we gave them high marks.
Just how do I blast ducks out of the sky with my flare gun? Well that's not exactly what we mean by “duck hunting.”
It all started in Martinique, Caribbean. We were invited aboard Flip Flops for drinks. Drinks became dinner and we were treated to a fantastic duck curry. Flip Flops know how to cook! They have started an informative blog, www.becomeacruiser.com. Or facebook future cruisers. They have a lot about food on their website. Nikki, time for a duck article!
We learned from Flip Flops about the canned duck confit and horded it on Uproar. With it we make duck curry, roasted duck with carrots and potatoes, cassoulet, and our favorite, duck, duck bacon, tomato and lettuce sandwiches. In Martinique and Guadeloupe we could buy three pound cans of duck for under $10. Bonus! There is about a pound of duck fat in each can. I love the duck but if you simply threw away the duck, the $10 is worth it for the duck fat alone. Potatoes roasted in duck fat are the best. Duck fat popcorn anyone? Sounds gross but delicious.
Here in French Polynesia, we can buy canned duck confit but prices can be as high as $20/can. But if you look carefully, you can find the cans of manchons (drummies) for $10. We brag to Flip Flops when we find it and so do they. For us a successful shopping trip for duck confit is a successful duck hunt. Today in Papeete, we bagged only one can. But we will keep hunting. I can tell you a good supply will be stowed aboard Uproar when she is shipped back to the US.
Sorry, canned duck confit is just not readily available in the US. We have seen it on Amazon for $35/can but that's just too expensive. I am in contact with some duck product companies in France about importing it. Stand by.
Russ Whitford | Nice
And you think laundry is a pain in the ….
Today we spent seven hours “doing” five small loads of laundry and it cost us more than $250!
There is more to the story.
Last week we were in Moorea and took our laundry to a “laverie” that we had used before. They always did a great job. Bet you didn't think about the laundry problems living on a boat. Well, it is either stomping your duds clean in a five gallon bucket or paying a bunch of money to have someone else do it. Especially in French Polynesia, it can be expensive.
We dropped off five small grocery bags of laundry along with two bags from our friends, Kjell and Kaia on 2K.This was five days ago. The lady at the laverie said it wouldn't be done until Saturday. She had a lot of hotel business and we would have to wait. Sailors have learned patience, our boats are slow. So we said, “Pas de problem, see you Saturday.”
We sailed from Cooks Bay to Haapiti Bay to be more protected from strong easterly winds. Haapiti Bay was a nice spot. But after a few days there we decided to sail to Vaiare Bay in Moorea where the ferry boats dock. From there we could get a bus to the laverie and pick up our laundry. On the way out of Haapiti, we had fantastic wind for a perfect beat...but winds favored the sail to Tahiti instead of Vaiare. We radioed 2K and they agreed, “Let's just enjoy this sail to Tahiti, we can take the ferry back to Moorea to pick up our laundry.
Today is Saturday, laundry pick-up day. Lisa and I dinghied the four miles to Papeete from our Hotel California anchorage at 10:30. We bought tickets for the noon ferry, $23 for the two of us. The ferry ride was a short 20 minutes. We then rented a car to get to Maharipa. That cost us $90!!! Cab fare is about $40 each way so even this exorbitant amount made sense. With the freedom of a rental car, we drove to our favorite pizza restaurant. Outside tables were full. Good thing, we sat inside just before a huge squall hit and drove everyone inside. Pizza was great and filling as usual.
With time to kill before the next ferry, we drove the long way around the 37 mile perimeter of Moorea to Maharepa. Indeed, our laundry was done. Each of our small bags of laundry cost $15 for a total of $60. I think a standard, US washing machine could have done all our laundry in two loads. Oh well, it was clean and nicely folded.
We drove back to the ferry dock, put $5 of gas in the car and bought tickets back to Papeete for another $35. After another short ride, we were back in Papeete. We toted our laundry and 2Ks the ½ mile back to where we had locked our dinghy, loaded everything and dinghied back to Hotel California where we delivered 2K's bags.
Back on Uproar, it was 5:30, cocktail time. Simple math, Ferry rides $60, rental car and gas $95, laundry $60. But wait, lunch was $35, ice cream along the way $9, and Lisa bought outfits for the two grandchildren for $75. I'm pretty sure my clothes were not worth what we paid to get them clean! Lisa's, perhaps and we did have two sets of sheets and pillow cases which are expensive.
I'm not complaining. We had a fun day and adventure. We met a nice family on vacation from Alaska and told them our favorite highlights on Moorea. Weather cooperated for our dinghy rides. If rough, those four miles can be a saltwater-soaked ride! Lisa did bring contractor bags so at least our laundry arrived in perfect condition.
Next time, I'll just get out the five gallon bucket and my (hopefully) clean feet!
It is no secret to those who read our blog that Huahine is our favorite island in French Polynesia. We have visited here about a dozen times and stayed for a total of six months. Huahine is a beautiful island with clear lagoons, great biking and varied terrain. But the spirit of Huahine is what has captured us.
Huahine has over 200 ancient religious Marae, stone worship sites. Huahine means fertility of woman. From the main town, Fare, you can see in the mountains a pregnant woman reclining with knees bent, ready to give birth. Bobby Holcomb, musician, artist and cultural Polynesian hero lived here. On a Marae overlooking Maeva, Bobby Holcomb and Jimmy Buffet wrote the song, "One Particular Harbor."
Captain Cook visited Huahine during his voyage here on the Beagle. One of his famous sketches is the Beagle in Fitii harbor. Cook witnessed two human sacrifices here on Huahine.
Bernard Moitissier, my sailing hero, was winning the 1969 Golden Globe race and decided he didn't want to stop sailing and win. He abandined the race, tacked and went around Cape Horn a second time. After 1 ½ years at sea, alone, he made French Polynesia his home. He visited Huahine often.
We wouldn't know any of this had we not met Dorothy Lubin Levy. Dorothy is the spirit keeper of Huahine! We met Dorothy on our early visites to Huahine. This past year we got to know her better and spent some time visiting, listening to her stories. I can't begin to tell all here but suffice to say, she has a lot more to tell and we regret we haven't spent more time with her.
Dorothy's great grandfather sailed from France to Tahiti and set up a trade and finance business. He married a Polynesian woman from the royal family (money attracts money as told by Dorothy). Dorothy's grandfather married an American woman and Dorothy was raised in California until age ten. She visited Tahiti and has lived in French Polynesia ever since.
When Bernard Moitissier landed in Tahiti after his epic voyage, he was besieged by reporters and the public. "He could hardly speak after being alone for 1 ½ years. I was one of the first people he met and he asked me if I could help him. I took him back to my house to keep him away from the intimidating crowds." Dorothy formed a life-long relationship with Bernard.
Later she met Bobbie Holcomb. "I had a Citroen 2CV. Bobby and Bernard would climb in and we would explore the valleys in Tahiti where there were small farms. OK, we did this to pilfer fruits and vegetables. The local people knew but didn't mind. Bobby and Bernard loved these little adventures."
When Dorothy was pregnant with her daughter, she went to the hospital for an ultrasound. "Bobby said he wanted to go with me to see the pictures. On the way there, we ran into Bernard, carrying his javelo (spear) to get some exercise in the athletic field. We told him about the ultrasound, he wanted to come too. So there I was in the waiting area with Bobby in his dread locks and Bernard, looking like Gandolf, with his spear. The doctor and nurses didn't know what to make of us. Bobby and Bernard were fascinated by the ultrasound pictures."
Dorothy and her two year old daughter, Sabrina, sailed on the Dutch Schooner, Free, to New Zealand to protest the French nuclear testing in the Tuamotus, French Polynesia. They were hitch hiking and got a ride with a nice couple. Down the road Dorothy spotted Bernard walking. She yelled, "Stop, that's my dad." They picked up Bernard, he had sailed to New Zealand just for another voyage in his boat, Joshua.
"Bobby moved to Huahine in the ancient village of Maeva. He called me and said, "Why don't you and Sabrina move here with me?" He said to be sure to bring the geese, guinea pigs and the horse. We did! Bernard visited and taught one of the geese, Mr. White, to sing along with Happy Birthday."
"Bobby like Bernard, didn't seek public attention. Bobby just enjoyed being Bobby. He didn't own a car but rode his bicycle into Fare for shopping or to play music. He always wore a couronne de tete, flower and leave wreath. He would get up early and climb to the Marae overlooking Maeva. There he would paint and compose music."
Jimmy Buffet visited Huahine and someone in Fare told him about the local musician, Bobby Holcomb. They brought Jimmy to the house around noon.
"Bobby loved his afternoon naps and I tried to keep visitors away during these naps. But the visitors with Jimmy just walked into his bedroom and woke him up. No, Bobby hadn't heard of Jimmy Buffet. Jimmy was carrying his Martin guitar and said, "Maybe you know this song." He played Margaritaville. Bobby said no, he hadn't heard it. But the two of them started playing music together and gained respect for each other's talents. Bobby took Jimmy through the jungle path to his marae and there they composed "One Particular Harbor.""
"One Particular Harbor" is played at all Jimmy Buffet concerts. The opening chorus and other verses are sung in Tahitian. Audiences always sing along but I wonder how many understand the Tahitian composed by Bobby. "Ia aora te natura" Love nature.
Dorothy lived with Bobby until his death from cancer in 1991. His grave site is a simple mound in Maeva, surrounded by colorful croton plants.
Dorothy is active with the world heritage site, Fare Pote, a restored religious site on the picturesque Maeva lagoon. We visited the site for a dedication ceremony for the Japanese archaeologist, Sinoto, who first started exploring the site. He initially met with resistance from the local people but gained their respect and interest in this historic site.
Dorothy embodies the woman spirit of Huahine.
"When I was ten years old, we landed in Tahiti for my first visit. I heard the drums and knew I was home. One drop of Polynesian blood is like one drop of vanilla extract, it flavors the entire dish." We are somewhat thankful to the Polynesian mosquitos. We now have at least one drop of Polynesian blood. Huahine is our island home.
Bobby Holcomb's song "My Island Home" is my favorite Polynesian song. I have been fortunate to sing it along with a few local musicians, always bringing a tear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoHTmcVh7mM
Thank you Dorothy for awakening in us our Polynesian spirit.
We sailed our last passage in French Polynesia the day after Christmas. We usually make passages over 70 miles at night. We leave at dusk. If it is a fast sail we arrive at dawn. If it's slow, we still arrive in the morning with plenty of light. Anchorages are full of reefs and other hazards. It can be very dangerous entering a lagoon without good light. Even a passing cloud can cause anxious moments.
Leaving at the butt crack of dawn runs the risk of arriving at our anchorage in the dark. But we were sailing from Huahine to Moorea and headed for Cook's Bay. Cook's Bay is huge and boats anchor near the end of the bay in 50 feet of water. The bottom is mud so anchors hold well and we don't run the risk of anchoring in coral, something we scrupulously avoid!
We left Huahine at 5:30 and completed the 80 mile passage at 6:30 PM. It was pretty dark when we arrived. No problem, we anchored away from other boats ready for a good night's sleep. It wasn't a great passage, wind was very light so we motor/sailed the entire way. This is not how we like to go sailing but we arrived and used about eight gallons of diesel. Not bad for moving a 24,000 pound boat.
A strange coolness met us when we entered Cook's Bay. This is the summer season in French Polynesia. Temperatures are still quite comfortable except in the mid-day sun. Even then, it is rarely over 85F, cooling down to high 70's at night. Cook's Bay was completely calm. When we arrived near the foot of the bay, we felt a cool breeze. It actually felt chilly. We have been here three nights and every night after dusk, we get that refreshing breeze.
Seems there are katabatic winds that flow down from the cool mountains. We even got out the fuzzy, purple blanket!
And you know you have been here awhile when you wake up in the morning and you know all the boats anchored around you. Sure feels like home.
“Popeye, no Cayou, no Cayou!” Lisa and I had just departed in our dinghy from yet another chance encounter with Polynesians. We dinghied to Motu Murimahora just before noon to take pictures of Velocette in the beautiful, turquoise water. There was a group of guys at a picnic table, we asked if it was OK to visit. They welcomed us.
Talking with them after the pictures, we learned they were going to hang out there all day, drink beer and play some music. They invited us to stay. We said it was a bit early for us but could we come back later. They laughed at our reluctance to join them for beer that early and told us to bring our other cruising friends.
Kjell and Kaia from 2K joined us back at the beach around 3:00. The six guys and one woman were still there, drinking beer. They got out their instruments and played some of the sweetest, Polynesian music we have heard. These guys are good! We drank beer with them and enjoyed a plate of cochon savage stew (wild boar). We saw the quarters of the boar hanging when we visited that morning. They joked and laughed about how Gilbert had hunted down the pig, jumped on its back and bit its neck. Gilbert didn't have any teeth! But he did run down the boar and kill it with his machete!
Only one of them had a little English. Kaia and I do OK in French. We translate for Kjell and Lisa. But Lisa said she had a fairly easy time understand them. We had the usual conversations about children, family, etc. They lived in the small village across the lagoon, Tapererii, Tahitian for house of the king. The motu was where they had their small farms. They grew watermelons, taro and bananas. The small house next to their farm was their retreat from the hectic village life. Curiously, there was only one woman there, Mata's wife. She sat well apart from the guys and acted rather bored. We tried to engage her but she seemed content to just hang out.
Tahitian names are difficult for us. But one of them went into the melon patch and cut a watermelon, they call it plastic. It was so sweet and even though it was hot from the sun, refreshing! Gilbert took Kjell and me into the jungle. We came upon another melon patch and a grove of banana trees. With a few swipes of his machete, Gilbert cut down two banana bunches. Kjell and I each took an end of one bunch, Gilbert just hefted the other bunch on his shoulders. These bunches of bananas weight 40 to 50 pounds. We protested that we would share one but Gilbert wouldn't have it!
We asked for more music. They told us they were all one family and had learned to play ukulele, drums and sing since they were small children. I hope you can link to the video https://youtu.be/8QvmDkpUNdw and enjoy their music. I asked if they could play Bobby Holcomb, My Island Home. It is a favorite of mine and I can sing some of the Tahitian as well as English versus. They played and sang it with me. Then it struck me that earlier in the afternoon, one of them asked me, “Why you leave here?” We had told him about our plans to return to the US. Why indeed would I leave my island home? Well, I sort of lost it.
They invited us for Christmas. They said there would be a lot of food and beer. Mata told us they don't need much money, they only need to buy beer and rice. They even used fishing line for stringing their ukuleles. We will have another story about our Christmas in Huahine.
Oh, about the Cayou. Lisa told them I hit a rock with the dinghy motor. Cayou is rock. That's why when we left they were shouting and laughing, “Popeye, no cayou!”
Vessel Name: Tumultuous Uproar
Vessel Make/Model: Beneteau 42s7
Hailing Port: Milwaukee, WI
Crew: Russ Whitford & Lisa Alberte plus Sophie our Jack Russell Terrier
Tumultuous Uproar's Photos - Erie Canal
Added 8 March 2016
Who: Russ Whitford & Lisa Alberte plus Sophie our Jack Russell Terrier
Port: Milwaukee, WI
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Astronomy in Ancient China
Chinese people have long looked at and studied the stars and the night sky. There are ancient maps of the sky from Ancient China and astronomers have used the stars, the planets and the moon to tell the time, predict the future, navigate and solve problems.
Astronomers from Ancient China learnt a lot from Indian astronomers, but they also had some very advanced ideas of their own.
Stars to tell the time
The main reason for studying stars in Ancient China was to tell the time and to work out the calendar, which was based on either the moon or the stars. During each dynasty, an astronomer would develop a new calendar for the emperor.
Stars to predict the future
Another important reason to study stars and the night sky was to carry out divination. Divination was a way of figuring out unknown things by using rituals. In this case, certain stars or events were used to predict events.
Indian and Chinese astronomical connections
Astronomy in China was very much influenced by India. When Buddhism spread around China (around 25-220 AD), lots of books about Indian astronomy were translated into Chinese.
Much later, the famous table of sines by the Indian astronomer, Aryabhata (476-559 AD) was translated into the Chinese book, the Treatise on Astrology of the Kaiyuan Era, completed in 718 AD during the Tang Dynasty. The table of sines was a table of angles and mathematical values that helped scholars work out navigation, mathematical problems and study the night sky.
The shape of the universe
There were three theories in Chinese about how the universe was shaped and what it looked like (cosmology).
Gai Tian theory was that the universe was dome shaped. They thought the earth was dome shaped and the heavens were above it.
Hun Tian theory was that the heavens were a sphere. This theory was similar to the one in Ancient Greece.
Xuan Ye theory thought that the heavens were infinite (never ending) and that other parts of the universe were floating around.
Mapping the stars
The Chinese divided all the stars in the sky into the 28 mansions, a bit like the zodiac constellations in the Western world. There is an early record of these categories (the 28 mansions) on a lacquer box that dates from 433 BC.
The earliest star catalogues from the 4th century BC were written out in the book of Shi Shen (Shi Shen Astronomy) and Gan De (Astronomic Star Observation).
No-one really knows when the earliest star maps are from. That is because there are some very early maps of the stars on pottery. Scholars have suggested that these pottery drawings of stars are the earliest star maps.
There is a very old star map drawn out by Su Song in 1092 AD.
There is a very famous star map that was found in Dunhuang by the British archaeologist Marc Aurel Stein in 1907. We think this is the earliest true star map in the world. This map is now at the British Museum in London. It shows more than 1,350 stars.
Chinese astronomers were very knowledgeable about the night sky…how knowledgeable are you about Chinese astronomy? Test yourself with these quick questions
Why did Chinese astronomers study the stars?
Which country influenced Chinese astronomy?
What was the earliest star map?
Where is the earliest star map now held (which museum)?
How many stars are on the earliest star map?
To tell the time or predict the future
The Dunhuang star map
The British Museum (London)
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Options Players Swarm LOW Stock Ahead of Earnings
Lowe's stock is taking a hit today after sector peer Home Depot's abysmal earnings report
Lillian Currens
The retailer is expected to report earnings before the open tomorrow
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) stock is taking a hit today amid sector peer Home Depot's (HD) abysmal earnings reaction. The stock is down 1% to trade at $113.87, just one day before the hardware retailer takes its own turn in the earnings confessional tomorrow morning.
A post-earnings bull gap in late-August sent LOW skyrocketing, and a pullback from there found support at the $106 region, which coincides with its 120-day moving average. LOW just hit a new six-month high of $116.80 yesterday, before pivoting lower and succumbing to familiar pressure at the $116 level. Today, Lowe's stock is once again testing its footing at recent support at its 20-day moving average.
Looking back, LOW has notched some pretty big post-earnings swings during the last two years, including that previously mentioned late-August surge, and another 10.4% pop in May 208. On the other hand, the security suffered a next-day loss of 11.8% during its May 2019 report. In these last eight sessions, the stock has averaged a 6.8% move, regardless of direction, which is being eclipsed by the 11.4% next-day pop the options pits are currently pricing in.
Speaking of the options pits, contracts are running red hot ahead of the event, with 7,009 calls and 6,882 puts across the tape so far -- four times the average intraday amount. It looks like most of this action is taking place at the January 2020 110-strike put and the 115-strike call. The weekly 11/22 133-strike call is also popular, with new positions being opened here.
While bears are catching up in today's trading, options players have been picking up bullish bets lately. On the International Securities Exchange (ISE), Cboe Options Exchange (CBOE), and NASDAQ OMX PHLX (PHLX) LOW sports a 10-day call/put volume of 1.56 that sits in the 63rd percentile of its annual range, suggesting a slightly bigger appetite for calls over puts as of late.
Should tomorrow's quarterly report go by the way of Home Depot, the door could be wide open for analyst downgrades. Right now, 17 of the 23 in coverage call HD a "strong buy, with not a single sell to be seen. Plus, the consensus 12-month target price of $125.71 has yet to be touched on the charts.
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A. Kapoor
Publications328
Citations3,737
Highly Influential Citations159
P. Karakiewicz
1,802 Publications, 38,611 Citations
S. Shariat
F. Montorsi
T. Choueiri
Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of recurrent urinary tract infection in women.
S. Dason, Jeyapandy T Dason, A. Kapoor
Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal…
Recurrent uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common presentation to urologists and family doctors. Survey data suggest that 1 in 3 women will have had a diagnosed and treated UTI by age… Expand
Cryoablation vs radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of renal cell carcinoma: a meta‐analysis of case series studies
R. El Dib, N. Touma, A. Kapoor
BJU international
Study Type – Therapy (systematic review)
Characterization of sphere-propagating cells with stem-like properties from DU145 prostate cancer cells.
Adrian P. Rybak, L. He, A. Kapoor, Jean-Claude Cutz, Damu Tang
Biology, Medicine
While accumulating evidence demonstrates the existence of prostate cancer stem cells (PCSCs), PCSCs have not been isolated and thoroughly characterized. We report here the enrichment and… Expand
Guidelines for the management of the incidentally discovered adrenal mass.
A. Kapoor, T. Morris, Ryan Rebello
With advances in modern imaging technology, the presentation of an incidentally found adrenal mass (or incidentaloma) has become an increasingly common management scenario for endocrinologists and… Expand
Prostate cancer stem cells: deciphering the origins and pathways involved in prostate tumorigenesis and aggression
Adrian P. Rybak, R. Bristow, A. Kapoor
The cells of the prostate gland are dependent on cell signaling pathways to regulate their growth, maintenance and function. However, perturbations in key signaling pathways, resulting in neoplastic… Expand
Prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV
Anju Kapoor, A. Kapoor, S. Vani
Indian journal of pediatrics
Perinatal transmission is the most common cause of HIV infection in pediatric population below the age of 15 years. Much progress has been made to decrease the risk of transmission than just offering… Expand
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Regulation of the Tumor Suppressor PTEN through Exosomes: A Diagnostic Potential for Prostate Cancer
K. Gabriel, A. Ingram, +5 authors Khalid Al-Nedawi
PTEN is a potent tumor-suppressor protein. Aggressive and metastatic prostate cancer (PC) is associated with a reduction or loss of PTEN expression. PTEN reduction often occurs without gene… Expand
Targeted inhibition of mammalian target of rapamycin for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma
A. Kapoor, R. Figlin
Clinical trials have validated the importance of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) as a targeted mechanism in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Temsirolimus, an mTOR inhibitor that is… Expand
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) management in the primary care setting.
The Canadian journal of urology
Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) occurs in up to 50% of men by age 50, and the incidence increases with age. This common clinical problem is diagnosed by history, including the International… Expand
Lower plasma adiponectin levels are associated with larger tumor size and metastasis in clear-cell carcinoma of the kidney.
J. Pinthus, N. Kleinmann, +7 authors A. Kapoor
OBJECTIVES To examine a possible relationship between plasma adiponectin levels and renal cell carcinoma (RCC). Adiponectin, a cytokine secreted by adipocytes, is a potent antiangiogenic factor.… Expand
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Cablegate: Sri Lanka: Few Donors Have Cut Aid Despite Widespread
Monday, 25 June 2007, 5:20 am
Ref: 07COLOMBO903
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FM AMEMBASSY COLOMBO
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RUEHKA/AMEMBASSY DHAKA 0236
RUEHIL/AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD 7217
RUEHKT/AMEMBASSY KATHMANDU 5324
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RUEHC/DEPT OF LABOR WASHDC
RUEATRS/DEPT OF TREASURY WASHDC
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 COLOMBO 000903
STATE FOR SCA/INS, EEB/IFD/ODF, AND DRL/IL LAUREN HOLT
DOL/ILAB FOR TINA MCCARTER
MCC FOR S GROFF, D NASSIRY, E BURKE AND F REID
GENEVA PASS USTR
E.O 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID ECON PHUM CE
SUBJECT: SRI LANKA: FEW DONORS HAVE CUT AID DESPITE WIDESPREAD
CONCERNS ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS
REF: A) COLOMBO 829 B) COLOMBO 322
1. (SBU) SUMMARY: The resumption of conflict and a deteriorating
human rights climate have caused relatively few donors to reconsider
parts of their planned aid to Sri Lanka. However, out of reluctance
to penalize the intended recipients of development assistance, both
multilateral and bilateral donors are for the most part maintaining
their aid programs in Sri Lanka. Additionally, many donors are
increasing their humanitarian assistance, especially to assist
internally displaced persons. Following is an overview of the
status of donors' assistance programs in Sri Lanka. End Summary.
MULTILATERAL DONORS
2. (SBU) World Bank: As of late 2006, the World Bank had 16
operations under implementation with a total value of $806.6 million
and an undisbursed balance of $519.7 million. In 2006, the World
Bank disbursed $108 million or 15.5% of the total foreign assistance
to Sri Lanka. Recently the Bank delayed board consideration of a
judicial reform project worth $45 million because it had concerns
regarding the integrity of Sri Lanka's judicial system.
Specifically, it suspected favoritism was influencing the selection
of personnel being sent abroad for training under an earlier related
program. The Bank has not suspended other projects, but its local
staff tells us the Bank is increasingly scrutinizing its lending in
light of the government's poor human rights performance. Further,
some humanitarian aid programs in the North and East are delayed due
to the ongoing conflict. The World Bank recently warned Sri Lanka
that it may face controversy regarding corruption and nepotism if it
relies too heavily on unsolicited tenders for major infrastructure
projects. In late May 2007, the World Bank approved a $34 million
credit to build 10,000 houses for internally displaced people
located in Puttalam district.
3. (U) Asian Development Bank (ADB): The ADB continues to finance
more than 30 projects through concessionary loans, program loans and
grants. In 2006, ADB approved loans for Sri Lanka amounting to $274
million out of total loan approvals of $8 billion for Asia and
Pacific countries. Of this, ADB disbursed $138 million, or almost
20% of total foreign aid to Sri Lanka in 2006.
BILATERAL DONORS
4. (U) Japan: Peace envoy Yasushi Akashi stated that Japan will
continue to send aid to Sri Lanka despite allegations of human
rights abuses (ref A). Japan remains the largest bilateral aid
donor, contributing around $200 million annually. International
NGOs, such as Human Rights Watch, are lobbying Japan to exert
greater pressure on the GSL to address these abuses.
5. (U) Germany: Germany is the second largest bilateral donor after
Japan, having disbursed $68.7 million in 2006. Since October 2006,
Germany has suspended plans for $50.6 million in upcoming aid, to
pressure the GSL and the LTTE to resume peace talks. The German
Development Corporation (GTZ) committed $123 million after the
tsunami disaster, of which $76 million was used by the end of 2006.
The GTZ, however, stated that an increase of ceasefire violations
prevented the implementing aid agencies from conducting their
programs effectively. As a result, in 2006, tsunami aid programs
worth $16 million were halted. Due to these difficulties, Germany
did not commit to new funds for 2007.
6. (U) European Union (EU): On June 5, the European Parliament
conducted a public hearing on the "impact of post-tsunami relief,"
with particular attention to the human rights situation. Despite
grave concerns over the escalating violations of human rights abuses
in Sri Lanka, the EU continues to commit its tsunami and development
aid funds. Overall, contracted funds for 2006, including tsunami
funds for that period, were $74 million. Several development
projects were delayed this year solely due to feasibility and
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security concerns in the conflict areas.
Sri Lanka continues to benefit from the EU's GSP Plus trade
concessions despite local media speculation that Sri Lanka may be at
the risk of losing them due to human rights abuses.
7. (SBU) United Kingdom: The UK's bilateral program closed in March
2007 due to Sri Lanka's Middle-Income Country status. Currently the
UK is evaluating whether to continue making the remainder of its $80
million pledge for debt relief after the 2004 tsunami. The amount
equals ten percent of Sri Lanka's debt to the World Bank's
International Development Association between 2005 and 2014. The UK
debt relief package was designed to be "conflict sensitive" by
requiring Sri Lanka to agree that it would adhere to international
obligations in human rights and other areas, avoid initiation of
conflict, avoid unjustifiable military expenditures, and maintain
transparency and accountability. Due to concerns that Sri Lanka is
not meeting these commitments, the UK suspended payment of the
second of two $3 million payments it was to make this year for the
debt relief (ref B). According to the British High Commission, Sri
Lanka and the UK are currently discussing whether Sri Lanka is
adhering to the debt relief conditions.
8. (U) Australia: Australia's level of bilateral funding for Sri
Lanka decreased this year due to increasing difficulty in
implementing its aid programs in the conflict areas. Meanwhile, aid
funds are being redirected humanitarian assistance and a few medium-
to long-term conflict transformation activities.
9. (U) Switzerland: The Swiss drafted a strategy in late 2006
stating that all future projects will have a distinct conflict
transformation agenda.
10. (U) Sweden: The new strategy for 2008- 2012 is likely to result
in a gradual phase-out of Sri Lanka. No new agreements other than
for humanitarian assistance and conflict transformation are planned
unless Sri Lanka deals with its human rights problems and initiates
a peace process based on de facto case-fire and substantial
negotiation process.
11. (U) Denmark: The Danish Development Cooperation Office
officially closed end of October 2006, based on a decision not to
renew the three-year aid grant due to the country's deteriorating
security situation.
12. (U) Canada: No changes in current projects are planned, but
Canada might reduce programs in the South if it becomes too
difficult to implement programs in the North and East as an
expression of protest to the GSL about isolating and limiting access
to the North and East.
13. (U) Italy: No change in funding, although some activities in
Jaffna and Trincomalee have been suspended due to the security
situation.
14. (SBU) COMMENT: In 2006, the World Bank, ADB, Japan and Germany
accounted for 80 percent of the foreign aid spent by the Government
of Sri Lanka. All other donors accounted for less than 20 percent,
with USAID's FY-06 program of approximately $7 million accounting
for less than one percent of the World Bank's assistance. Of the
major donors, only Germany has shown a willingness to impose any
conditionality on the GOSL through its foreign assistance program.
Other donors who do have major concerns about human rights and the
resumption of the conflict in Sri Lanka in general do not have aid
programs of major significance and have chosen to downsize their
programs or redirect them to address the consequences of the
conflict and/or peacebuilding. For assistance reductions to truly
have an impact on the GSL, the three major donors - the ADB, World
Bank and Japan - would need to significantly change their policies.
This is unlikely to occur in the near future.
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Ottery police office hours cuts threat
Published: 9:44 AM May 17, 2010 Updated: 6:33 PM November 7, 2020
OPENING hours at Ottery police station could be cut to save cash in a force-wide review.
Station hours might be chopped from nine a week to six by the end of the year.
Ottery sergeant Simon Tennant said police coverage of the town will be "totally unaffected".
The town was handed its first ever part-time enquiry officer in October last year, when a new Broad Street police base opened.
Tracey Colletti is drafted in from Honiton to man the station's front desk from 9.30am to 12.30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Superintendant Peter Strawbridge confirmed Devon and Cornwall Police was conducting a review of its public enquiry office services, including Ottery's, and when and where people have face to face contact with officers.
"We need to be sure that, overall, we are giving local people best value for money - 'working clever' to meet people's needs as conveniently for them as we can, in how we provide our front counter and other contact site services," he said.
"A mainly weekday, office hours service may not be the best for many peoples' needs and we have found there are now times when very few customers come to some of our enquiry counters over periods of many hours.
"It is a long time since there was a force-wide public survey of our customers' views about access to police services.
"Police station enquiry offices...may not always be the locations that will best meet people's needs."
He said the force had an "absolute commitment" to provide a locally-based neighbourhood policing service and recognised a local station enquiry service was just one element of this.
He said neighbourhood officers and PCSOs will speak with those "who can reflect wider views in their communities", and survey the views of customers who visit the public counter this month.
"When all the information we gain has been considered, we would aim to introduce any updating of services arising from the review by the end of 2010."
A police spokesman said the review should be complete by the end of June or beginning of July.
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3 Indiana Districts Turn to SIS for Improved Student Safety
Mooresville School Corporation, Center Grove Community Schools, and MSD Wayne Township
Enrollment: 4,380, 8,345, and 16,287
Case Studies > 3 Indiana Districts Turn to SIS for Improved Student Safety
Every school’s top priority is to help prepare its students to become productive members of society. To be successful in that endeavor, all schools need to be places where everyone feels safe and secure.
A recent Gallup Poll found 35% of parents expressed fear for their child’s safety at school, while one in five parents said their child had expressed similar fears regarding safety. The numbers back up this concern, with over 10,600 disruptive threats occurring nationwide according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
While threats can occur at any time, many districts already have the tools in place to prepare their communities for safety breaches. Take Mooresville School Corporation, Center Grove Community Schools, and MSD Wayne Township, for example. All three Indiana districts, located in the Indianapolis area, have used Skyward’s Student Management Suite to enhance security and improve communication in the event of a disruptive incident. Whether it’s guarding against unwelcome visitors or preparing for unexpected fire alarms, students, parents and staff all feel higher levels of safety and confidence.
"Skyward helps us keep students safe with speed and accuracy – the two most important factors during an emergency."
Screening parents, vendors and other visitors isn’t just a good idea; it’s the difference between creating a safe environment and allowing potential threats. In most cases, district staff are the first line of defense against potentially threatening visitors. However, without the proper data and screening tools, district employees are left to rely on their intuition.
At Mooresville School Corporation, no visitor is left unchecked thanks to Skyward and the district’s visitor management system.
“I love the API interface between our visitor management system and Skyward. It’s constantly extracting live information, so we always know who is authorized to pick up a student or step foot on our campuses,” explained Jacque Deckard, the district’s data management coordinator.
Just north of Mooresville, MSD Wayne Township, a district of 16,000 students, is having similar success preventing unwelcome visitors from accessing school grounds.
“We’ve had issues where someone had a restraining order to stay away from school property, but they showed up to one of our locations. With the help of Skyward we were able to contact the school and put a lockdown in place,” said Thelma Webb, data systems manager at MSD Wayne Township. “That day we not only kept one student safe, we kept every student safe. Without Skyward’s data and communication tools, that may have never happened.”
"With the help of Skyward we were able to contact the school and put a lockdown in place...That day we not only kept one student safe, we kept every student safe. "
Crisis Preparation
Even with the proper information and alerts set up in Skyward, every second counts when an unexpected incident occurs. With the help of Skyward’s custom forms, Mooresville has prepared code red drill forms which extract live student and emergency contact information in case of an emergency.
“Skyward’s custom forms keep us prepared for any emergency by making it quicker for someone to pull up the most pertinent student information,” explained Deckard. “Not everyone on our crisis team uses Skyward every day, but the code red drill forms we’ve created eliminate the need to search for information or master Skyward. All the safety data they need is in one place.”
To add an extra layer of security, Mooresville hands out key fobs to match students with the correct family member in the event of a crisis. When a student enters the district, they are given two key fobs, one for each of their parents or guardians. Each key fob is created without names to prevent security issues if it’s lost or stolen and pulls up the correct student information when scanned by the parent.
“Our goal as a large district is to make sure we reunite parents with the correct student and avoid handing them off to someone we shouldn’t,” explained Deckard. “Skyward helps us keep students safe with speed and accuracy—the two most important factors during an emergency.”
"Without Skyward’s data and communication tools, that may have never happened."
Technology and data can play a large role in preventing threats to students, but what about the people foreseeing threats firsthand? All three districts strongly believe the most overlooked asset for keeping students safe are the students, teachers, and parents themselves, which is why each created an anonymous tip line within Skyward.
Each district used Skylert, Skyward’s automated messaging solution, to set up a quick tip feature for their district. Any person within the district can submit an anonymous tip by selecting which category the tip falls into and choosing to give their name or remain anonymous and submit photos with their tip. Tips can range anywhere from bullying and drug concerns to minor rule infractions.
“It’s important for our students, parents and faculty to be heard and feel comfortable. Thanks to Skyward, this is possible because they can remain anonymous and still voice safety concerns,” explained Lora Lovelace, coordinator of data management at Center Grove Community Schools.
As an added benefit, the anonymous tip line has raised administrator awareness throughout each district. When a tip category is submitted, the concern is relayed to the correct school leader, who receives a notification of the tip. Whether the concern relates to a student, teacher or parent, the correct school leader is notified and given an opportunity to follow up with the incident or de-escalate a threat.
“Even though the tips are anonymous, it has brought awareness to our administrators and opened their eyes to what may be going on or things they should be aware of,” explained Webb.
“Our administrators don’t take a callous attitude toward the tips because only the specific people who are set up to get notified of a certain tip receive notifications. The people who need to know, know, and that’s the most important part,” added Deckard.
And if other administrators are concerned about the anonymous tip line being abused at their districts, all three leaders stress those fears should be put to rest.
“We have just over 8,000 students and I get about three or four tips per week,” explained Lovelace. “A vast majority of the tips are legitimate, serious concerns where students have been in tune to their peers and noticed something wasn’t right.”
Districts such as Mooresville, Center Grove and MSD Wayne Township are model examples of safety done right. Students, parents and staff all have the tools and processes in place to feel safer and more confident each day they walk through the door. Who knew school safety could be impacted this much by an SIS?
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About Us - An Evolution
Other musical projects we're involved in: Kitsch 'n Sync
and Cover2Cover.
Kim's vintage trio is called Kitsch 'n Sync
www.KitschnSyncKelowna.com
Jim Rhindress has been playing professionally since he was 16 years old and Kim Foreman-Rhindress began piano lessons at the age of five. They come from very different musical backgrounds - his, classic rock and hers classical and musical theatre but their love for music and each other has brought about a wonderful alchemy. At Jim's encouragement, Kim picked up the bass which has proven to be a lot of fun and has added a unique versatility to the music they play.
The end result is the creation of Smitten. We began as an acoustic duo with guitar and bass dedicated to performing songs from all types of musical genres and eras. We do old style jazz classics, country songs, classic rock ballads and contemporary love songs that are on the radio today. We have chosen our favourites - songs that we love to hear and sing and that will resonate with others.
Our electric duo can create a great night of fun music for any party. We perform a wide variety of dance and party music ranging from classic rock & country to the best of the '80s dance music.
Jim's guitar repair shop is JR Guitar and Kim owns Kelowna Voice Lab.
Jim's website is:
www.jimrhindress.com
Kim's website is:
www.kelownavoicelab.com
Their classic rock band is called Cover2Cover
www.Cover2CoverKelowna.com
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Acid attack survivor Katie Piper to appear in Bridgwater as part of debut theatre tour
Katie Piper aims to help people battling anxiety and depression
Television presenter and motivational speaker Katie Piper will be arriving in Bridgwater next year as part of her debut theatre tour.
HerWhat’s in My Head tour arrives at Bridgwater’s McMillan Theatre on May 3, 2018 and explores how she deals with public pressure, mental health and remaining head strong in the toughest of times.
The idea of her first theatre tour came from the popularity of her autobiographies, self-help books and personal experiences as well as advising people daily with their problems.
“I now feel that I’m on a position where I’ve got techniques and a mantra and things that have worked for me, and I want to help other people”, Mrs Piper said.
“So I thought, if I can take it into the theatres and go onto the road with it, it would be great to help people.”
“It’s sharing parts of my journey, but it’s not about me re-telling my story word for word.”
Katie Piper attending the St John Ambulance's Everyday Heroes Awards (Image: Getty Images 2017)
“Hopefully it will be uplifting and help people who are having their own battles with anxiety and depression and whatever they are going through.”
Tickets are on sale now and available online through McMillian Theatre's website.
Tickets start at £21.50 but 'Meet and Greet' tickets are available for £50, allowing you a front row seat, the chance to meet Katie after the show and have your book signed by her.
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Katie Piper survived an acid attack arranged by her ex-boyfriend in 2008, causing her to become blind in one eye and severe facial scarring.
Since her horrific assault, the former model has become a television presenter, philanthropist and launched the Katie Piper Foundation, a charity raising awareness of victims of disfigurement injuries and assaults.
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Pregnant with her second child, she has also written three number one best-selling books and made several television documentaries including the BAFTA nominated Katie: My Beautiful Face.
She has also presented Channel 4 programmes Katie: My Beautiful Friends and Katie Piper: Face to Face and later presented C4’s Bodyshockers and Never Seen a Doctor.
If you would like to buy tickets to her Bridgwater theatre appearance, you can visit https://mcmillantheatre.com/event/katie-piper-whats-in-my-head/ or call McMillian Theatre’s Box Office at: 0127 855 6677
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William Longmire (1812 – 1887) was a builder. His business was in London but he had connections with St Albans and at one point owned two houses in Prospect Road, numbers 23 and 25. He lived on and off in number 25,… More about ‘William Longmire’»
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Filed Under: Okami Nemuranai, Web Novel on Thursday, August 2, 2018 zweindrei
Lecan thought he heard a voice for a moment there. But that's impossible.
There is no human presence in the basic range of <Life Detection>. Yet, for a scream to be this loud, it must have been emitted through mana.
Lecan adjusts the <Life Detection> range and probes for the source of that scream.
<Life Detection>'s range is shaped like a circle, and the location of that circle can be changed. However, the images come up fuzzier the farther it goes away from Lecan.
--Found it. That's the place.
Lecan began to run. Starting slowly while gradually raising his pace.
He could run freely like playing even in a forest full of trees and branches by making full use of <3D perception>.
His coat is fluttering noisily. He's running while making sure his coat does not get entwined on branches. All the inhaled air turns into strength. Powers are overflowing out of the deep of his body. It felt pleasant.
He's close to his destination. There's two red dots. Which means there's two humans.
There's five green dots and one blue dot near those dots.
The blue dot is a bit big, and bright too. It's a strong magic beast.
Lecan slowed down his running pace.
He doesn't want to get in contact with the locals yet. He intends to check on the situation and if possible, leave without showing himself up.
He erases his footsteps and comes closer stealthily.
When he got behind a place with thick trees around, he could see the entirety of the site from above with <3D Perception>.
There's a wagon. With two women inside. The horse, or a creature resembling horse is scared of something, the coachman is desperately trying to calm it down.
One horse lies down near the wagon. A person is lying beside it.
One man is fighting a magic beast while riding a horse.
The magic beast seems to be the same type as the one Lecan killed earlier. However, this one is far bigger. It's about twice as big as a grown man.
The magic beast keeps charging at the man on horseback. The man is using his horse's mobility to dodge the magic beast's charges and slash back at it, but he only manages to send out weak slashes. He's not going to beat the magic beast at this rate.
Right beside him, another man who's dragging one of his legs are swinging his sword around, but none of the swings hit the magic beast.
Lecan received a shock.
There are two women and four men over there.
And yet, he could only detect the two women with his <Life Detection>. He cannot sense the men.
This is something that overturned Lecan's common sense.
--Do devices or abilities capable of escaping <Life Detection> exist in this world?
While still stricken by surprise, he activated <Mana Detection>.
<Life Detection> and <3D Perception> are always active as long as he's conscious. It's like how you see things with your eyes.
<Mana Detection> is only active when he needs it. Since it consumes mana even a little, so the enemy could detect you easier.
Cold sweat ran down Lecan's spine when he got the result of <Mana Detection>.
--These men don't have mana!
Mana is the root of all life. Mana dwells on everything that's alive. Even the smallest bug is no exception to this. Having no mana means it's not alive.
In other words, these men are human-like non-human. Repulsive imitations that assume the figures of men.
While Lecan was hiding behind a bush, the situation progressed.
The horse-riding man was hit by the charging magic beast and fell down his horse. The woman on the wagon fired a lump of flame toward the magic beast that was going to charge at the fallen man.
--Fire magic?
The lump of flame hit the magic beast's side of face, stopping it on its track as it screamed. The flaring flame disappeared in an instant, half of the beast's face has been scorched.
The magic beast glared at the woman who was peeking from the wagon's window, and then it charged straight toward the wagon.
Lecan had already jumped out then. He reflexively rushed out the instant he felt the magic beast would target the wagon's woman.
He rushed toward the magic beast at a tremendous speed. The men screamed out. When the magic beast was about the destroy the wagon, Lecan rushed out from behind the wagon, and passed by the magic beast.
The magic beast who was charging straight to the wagon slipped off its track slightly to the left and plunged into the shade of trees behind it. Lecan slowed down and stopped after he passed by the magic beast.
The two men stopped screaming, looking dumbfounded. After a slight pause, the man who fell down the horse stood up and noticed the existence of Lecan.
The man muttered something but Lecan couldn't understand a word he said.
They probably think that Lecan is staring straight at the magic beast. That is a correct assumption. However, Lecan is watching the magic beast through <3D Perception> instead of his eyesight. At the same time, he's also standing guard over the three men and the two women inside the wagon. He's been through countless battles where he was attacked from behind. More so when these people aren't necessarily his allies.
The magic beast showed itself up while breaking trees around.
It has lost its left front leg. Lecan had cut it off when he passed by the beast earlier. That's the reason why the magic beast didn't hit the wagon.
Lecan slowly approaches the magic beast.
--Alright, I can do it.
He could have killed the magic beast with the first strike. However, if he failed to kill it in one hit, the wagon could have suffered damages. That's why he aimed at its legs. Even if he couldn't cut it off, it should be enough to get the beast out of track.
The magic beast howled fiercely and charged forward abruptly. At a speed unthinkable of a beast that's lost a leg. With such a violent attack, a slight graze would be enough to cause fatal wounds.
Lecan put his left hand forward, dodged and slashed once with the sword in his right hand.
The earth shook as the magic beast fell down on the ground.
Its neck has been lopped off from above. Lecan knows not the name of this magic beast, but the neck leather of this kind of beast is very tough. Going from below is one thing, but cutting the part from above is quite difficult.
Lecan challenged himself to execute an exceedingly difficult feat. In order to clearly demonstrate, who's the strong one between him and this magic beast.
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“Please, crowd in a bit so I can close the doors, folks. Nashville's a bit chilly these December mornings. Let's love our neighbor...that's it...thanks.”
“Now y’all know Elvis surely did love his Cadillacs. Had twenty or more over the years and gave away lots of them to his friends. On that wall behind you, there's also a story about these two here...and about the red Ferrari he bought the same year he gave Priscilla her white Mercedes."
The guide chirped on; Richard tried to shut her out. Dear God, if Presley had to listen to this, he’d OD all over again. And there’s Jennifer, drinking in every bloody word. Hands on her hips, back arched, navel poking through that juvenile T-shirt she'd insisted on yesterday.
“Rickey, isn’t this wonderful", she giggled. "Almost as if he’s still alive? Don’t you feel it? Just a little bit? I know, I know, it’s silly but … oh, you’re such an old grump!”
He looked down at her. Mascara already a bit smudged, faint sour odor from skipping her shower to be first in line for the tour bus. But sparkling eyes.....
Spring semester, three years ago. Front row, American Authors 201. Professor Scott, you make Faulkner come alive. Sleek nylon, soft suede. Tutoring. Teasing. Drowning.
“Oh, Rick, the baby! Here, give me your hand. Oh, for God's sake, they’re not looking. And who cares if they are? Here, can't you feel him?”
“I do feel something, dear”.
© 2015 Stan Stych All Rights Reserved
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HomeSocial IssuesYoung People’s Voices: On Trump, Climate Change and D-Day
Young People’s Voices: On Trump, Climate Change and D-Day
19th July 2019 Social Issues, Young People's Voices
Continuing our new series of stories from our Young People’s Voices project – funded by Victorious Festival and supported by the University of Portsmouth – Zoe Beard, student at Havant and South Downs College, investigates Donald Trump’s views on climate change, what rising sea levels mean for Portsea Island, and how this could affect future D-Day celebrations in the future.
After President Donald Trump’s visit to Portsmouth in June for the D-Day celebrations, I thought I’d write about Mr Trump’s views on climate change. Although his opinions are constantly changing (like our climate), the most controversial statement made by the US president was: ‘The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive‘. Later this was claimed to be a joke by Trump, but whatever his sense of humour, it is generally accepted that he is not a supporter of climate change.
But why have his opinions changed so much over the years? It was only 10 years ago in 2009 he was saying: ‘If we fail to act now, it is scientifically irrefutable that there will be catastrophic and irreversible consequences for humanity and our planet.‘
Starting on 5th June, the exciting plans for the 75th anniversary of D-Day included, according to The News: a ‘Sunset Concert for Heroes – a free concert, featuring performances from the Portsmouth Military Wives Choir, the D-Day Darlings and the Royal Marines Association Concert Band’, as well as a fireworks display in Gunwharf to round off a week of celebrations.
According to the Portsmouth D-Day Museum, D-Day: ‘(w)as the largest invasion ever assembled, before or since, (and) landed 156,000 Allied troops by sea and air on five beachheads in Normandy, France’. So it’s very important that we remember those who died and commemorate this day.
But the question we should have all been asking when we celebrated 75 years of this historical landmark is, will Portsmouth actually be able to host future events with sea levels rising by the metre and floods damaging coastal areas? Or will other cities in the UK have to host the celebrations?
According to Climate UK: ‘About 25 percent of properties in the South East are at risk of some kind of flooding’, and ‘The built environment and infrastructure are already vulnerable to extreme weather such as flooding, storms, heatwaves, and droughts’.
This map shows what Portsmouth would be like if the temperature rose by 2 °C.
It’s pretty shocking, isn’t it?
This map was developed by an organisation called Climate Central and the map is called Surging Seas. It allows people to view their town and see what a temperature increase would do to sea levels.
According to The News, Portsmouth City Council are currently developing tactics to tackle fast rising sea levels. If temperatures rise by 2°C, according to Climate Central, Portsea Island will become flooded and intruding waters will also affect residential areas such as Goldsmith Avenue and Copnor Road. Even worse, busy areas such as Gunwharf Quays and Milton will be completely destroyed by the rising seas.
According to the Climate Action Tracker: ‘At current rates the world’s temperature is set to rise to 3.8C by 2100′. This creates further issues for Portsmouth. Furthermore, if the temperature were to rise by 4 °C, nearly all of Portsmouth will be submerged, only a few neighbourhoods would survive, according to Climate Central.
I know what you’re thinking: How can we be sure that this is accurate information? and how do we know that this is not scaremongering?
On their website, Climate Central state that their map ‘strives to provide accurate, clear and granular information about sea level rise and coastal flood hazards both locally and globally, today and tomorrow. Anchored in rigorous primary research, our work distinguishes itself by its user-friendly maps and tools, extensive datasets, and high-quality visual presentation. The program dedicates its efforts to helping citizens, communities, businesses, organisations, and governments at every level to understand the consequences of different carbon pathways and to navigate the shifting waters of our warming world.’
So we know from this information that the map and tracker work to a high level of accuracy.
So what have we learnt?
Firstly, we know that Donald Trump’s climate change views are always changing. Secondly, if we don’t do something permanently about climate change, Portsmouth and other parts of the world will become flooded.
So whether you believe that climate change is happening or not, we need to do something about our habits. Before it’s too late.
Climate Central, Surging Seas
The D-Day Story Portsmouth, What is D-Day?
Climate UK, 2012, A Summary of Climate Change Risks for South East England
Committee on Climate Change, 2018, Managing the coast in a changing climate
CNN Business, 2019, Trump-appointed energy official: Climate change is real and we must lower carbon emissions
Pacific Standard, 2019, Why climate experts are worried about Trump’s new panel on climate change and national security
The Young People’s Voices project aims to provide young people with a platform to share their opinions, report on topics that affect them and advance standards of literacy. We worked with students from St Edmunds School and Havant and South Downs College to investigate and write their own stories, in a variety of styles and mediums – from creative memoir and opinion pieces to their own investigations. All their work will be published on S&C throughout July, and all participants have the chance to enter their work into a competition to read their story on the Spoken Word Stage at the 2019 Victorious Festival. You will find all the Young People’s Voices stories here as we publish them.
This project is supported by the University of Portsmouth, with thanks to the teams in Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI). It was delivered by University of Portsmouth MSc and PhD researchers Maddie Wallace and Lauren Jones.
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Portsmouth Ranked in English Top 10 for Heritage and Culture
28th September 2015 Culture, History, News, Politics, Reviews
Portsmouth has been ranked 9th in a list of English cities rated on their heritage and cultural assets and activities reports Sarah Cheverton. The Heritage Index was compiled by the Royal Society for the encouragement of [… read more ]
How a Portsmouth Pepper Went Viral and Became ‘The Trump Pepper’
30th May 2017 News, Politics
Leader of Southsea Community Choir and Natural Voice Practitioner, Janet Ayers, never expected a Facebook joke to go viral last December. In this S&C exclusive, Janet writes about how ‘The Trump Pepper’ is still making [… read more ]
Hidden Places Around Portsmouth: Concrete Solutions
26th November 2020 Culture
Local resident and photographer John Callaway gives us a glimpse into Portsmouth’s hidden places with his stunning photography. This week John returns to Farlington Marshes and muses not on the natural environment, but on the concrete that [… read more ]
Preventing Crime, Not Picking Up The Pieces: An Interview with Simon Hayes
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Sweetwood Ventures
October 2019 - Monthly Insights Israeli Venture Capital
FUND IN FOCUS: UPWEST LABS As we continue to feature the recent trends and developments in Israeli venture capital, we are keeping up with our tradition of highlighting some of the leading Israeli venture capital funds and provide a bit more insight on each of them through short interviews with the partners of each firm. In this edition, we interviewed Gil Ben Artzy, Shully Galili and Assaf Wahrhaft , Partners of UpWest Labs.
UpWest Labs is a pre-seed and seed-stage Silicon Valley fund founded by Gil Ben Artzy and Shully Galili in 2012. To date, UpWest Labs has raised three funds and manages approximately $40 million across a portfolio of about 80 companies. Prior to establishing UpWest Labs, Gil was the VP of Operations Management at Yahoo! for two years where he worked on strategy and acquisitions, drove business for the Tech Infrastructure organization and managed relationships with the Israeli ecosystem of investors, entrepreneurs and startups. He led the acquisition of Yahoo!’s first Israel-based startup (FoxyTunes) and helped open the company’s first R&D center in Haifa. Gil also served as a consultant advising Fortune 500 companies for the Boston Consulting Group in New York. Prior to joining Gil to found UpWest Labs, Shully worked with Silicon Valley’s leading tech giants, investors and business leaders to help found the California Israel Chamber of Commerce (CICC), where she created the ultimate platform for ongoing business exchange, serving a network of over 10,000 companies. Assaf, who joined Upwest Labs as a Partner in early 2019, served as Partner, for seven years, at Viola Credit, part of the Viola Group, Israel’s largest multi-strategy technology investment group. - What is the investment strategy of UpWest Labs? We're a pre-seed and seed stage fund focused on investing in top Israeli founders looking to break into the US market. Specifically, we believe that establishing the US headquarters at the seed stage is critical for these startups in order to build world-class companies. To support them on this journey, we have established a cross-border venture capital platform that offers access to the market and proven best practices. - What are the leading sectors in which you invest? We focus on the application of deep technologies – such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision – to solve both emerging and legacy problems across industry sectors. For us, this includes domains such as Cybersecurity and Enterprise SaaS, as well as more emerging technologies disrupting traditional industries like oil and gas, healthcare, and agriculture. - Why do you believe that Israeli entrepreneurs have an added value in such sectors? Israeli founding teams often have significant, unique technical experience that enables them to tackle complex tech problems, coupled with an inherent desire to challenge the norm (a trait deeply rooted in the cultural DNA of Israel). That mindset, coupled with advanced technical training, has bred a unique type of entrepreneur in Israel that can find success in both domains where they do and even do not have prior experience. They are able to leverage this unique set of traits to apply their knowledge in deep technology to domains that have not previously been touched by it previously. - What are the most important factors you consider when making an investment? We focus on the team, the market opportunity, and the fit between those two factors. First, we focus on our evaluation of the founders: joint vision for the company they are building, team dynamics, technical and business acumen, etc. Second, we dig deep into the market, evaluating the competitive landscape, magnitude of the business opportunity, go-to-market strategies, etc. Finally, we want to believe that this is the right team for this market opportunity, given their particular background and experience. While we do not necessarily believe that founders need to come from the industry they are disrupting (a 2018 analysis of Pitchbook data actually proved that only ~50% of founders of $1 biilion valuation companies come from their specific industry), we do need to believe that their technical and business experience can be leveraged as a unique asset to building a successful company in their target market. - What is your added value to entrepreneurs? How are you different from other funds? By being headquartered in the US, we're able to offer unparalleled value to Israeli founders that are penetrating the US market, all working out of our Silicon Valley office. From the moment the founders land in Silicon Valley, we help them identify new potential partners and customers from our immediate network, and we work with them to strategize and execute early stage KPIs and milestones. At the right time, we help them raise follow-on rounds from our broad network of top tier co-investors; to date, our portfolio has raised almost $1 billion in follow-on rounds. Finally, we help drive best practices to facilitate concurrent scaling in the US (business) and Israel (tech), alongside hiring the right leadership. We are the VC fund with the largest portfolio of Israeli startups headquartered in the US, with 35 active companies structured with the business HQ in the US, and the R&D in Israel. Part of our ability to continue supporting future investments is built on what we have learned from helping these companies scale across geographies from day one. - Finally, who in the local or global venture capital ecosystem inspires you? And why? Exercising discipline and focusing on staying true to our investment strategy is a core tenant of our fund as we scale with every new raise. Accordingly, there are many funds that have shaped us over the years. We draw particular inspiration from those VCs that focus on building a true VC platform catered to their founders, as well as those who have thoughtfully scaled their fund. We continue to learn from other seed stage funds that are particularly thesis driven, be it around a domain, type of technology, or founder profile, as we ourselves believe that maintaining focus is crucial to success as a fund.
Notable Investment Rounds
IronSource, a Viola Ventures portfolio company, secured a $450 million secondary roundby the private equity firm CVC Capital Partners. As part of the round, CVC acquired 25% of the company representing a valuation of over $1.5 billion. IronSource builds monetization, engagement, analytics, and discovery tools for app developers, device manufacturers, mobile carriers, and advertisers.
Axonius, an Emerge portfolio company, secured its series B funding of $20 millionled by OpenView, who joined current investors Vertex Ventures, YL Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners and Emerge. Axonius is a cyber-security asset management platform that lets IT and security teams manage and secure devices.
Next Insurance, a TLV Partners portfolio company, secured its series C round of $250 millionled by Munich Re who joined current investors American Express Ventures, Zeev Ventures and TLV Partners. Next Insurance develops insurance solutions for small businesses, offering simple, affordable coverage tailored to the needs of each class of business.
Notable 'Exits'
Outbrain, a Viola Ventures portfolio company, which is a content discovery platform, merged with Taboola who paid $250 million to hold 70% of the merged company. The combined company of Israel's two largest digital advertising platforms will provide enhanced advertising efficacy and reach to marketers worldwide.
Google (NASDAQ: GOOG)acquired Elastifile for $200 million,a Battery Ventures portfolio company which develops data fabric storage technology for large data centers.
Recommended Venture Capital Reads
Libra, Facebook's recently announced cryptocurrency project, is already on life support. What went wrong? [The Wall Street Journal] Is Amazon unstoppable? Politicians want to rein in the retail giant. But Jeff Bezos is ready to fight back. [The New Yorker] Two recent acquisitions of startups are part of McDonald's plans to make sure the Big Mac keeps up with Big Tech—no matter how much it costs. [Bloomberg] In 2018, hedge fund Elliott Management gained control over seven-time European club soccer champion AC Milan. Here's the story of what's happened since. [Financial Times]
December 2020 - Monthly Insights Israeli Venture Capital
November 2020 - Monthly Insights Israeli Venture Capital
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Home›Guides›Tax›Budgets and Statements archive›Spring Statement 2018› Changes for 2018/19
Changes for 2018/19
The tax-free dividend allowance will reduce from £5,000 to £2,000 from 6 April 2018.
Income tax rates
The bands and rates at which people in Scotland pay income tax have been significantly changed for 2018/19, but it will be business as usual for taxpayers in the rest of the UK.
The following income tax bands and thresholds will be in place from 6 April 2018:
Table 1 - Taxable income bands and tax rates
Starting rate* of 0% on savings up to £5,000 £5,000
Basic rate band £34,500 £33,500
Higher rate band £34,501 - £150,000 £33,501 - £150,000
Additional rate band Over £150,000 Over £150,000
Basic rate 20% 20%
Higher rate 40% 40%
Additional rate 45% 45%
Dividend ordinary rate 7.5% 7.5%
Dividend upper rate 32.5% 32.5%
Dividend additional rate 38.1% 38.1%
*The starting rate does not apply if taxable non-saving income exceeds the starting rate limit.
Table 2 - Allowances that reduce taxable income or are not taxable
Personal allowance* £11,850 £11,500
Personal savings allowance:
Basic rate taxpayer £1,000 £1,000
Higher rate taxpayer £500 £500
Dividend allowance £2,000 £5,000
Marriage allowance** £1,185 £1,150
Trading allowance*** £1,000 £1,000
Property allowance*** £1,000 £1,000
Rent a room allowance £7,500 £7,500
Blind person's allowance £2,390 £2,320
*The personal allowance is reduced by £1 for each £2 of income from £100,000 to £123,700 (2017/18, £123,000).
**Any unused personal allowance maybe transferred to a spouse or civil partner who is not liable to higher or additional rate tax.
***Note that landlords and traders with gross income from this source in excess of £1,000 can deduct the allowance
from their gross income as an alternative to claiming expenses.
Table 3 - Scotland
Band Taxable income 2018/19 Rate*
Personal allowance** Up to £11,850 0%
Starter rate*** £11,851 to £13,850 19%
Basic rate £13,851 to £24,000 20%
Intermediate rate*** £24,001 to £43,430 21%
Higher rate £43,431 to £150,000 41%
Top rate Above £150,000 46%
*Non-savings, non-dividend.
**The personal allowance is reduced by £1 for each £2 of income from £100,000 to £123,700 (2017/18,£123,000).
***Indicates two new bands introduced for 2018/19.
Businesses need to be aware that from 6 April 2018, the minimum employer contribution towards an employee's workplace pension will increase from 1% to 2%.
These contributions are mandatory for workers aged between 22 and state pension age, earning more than £10,000 a year.
National living wage and national minimum wage
National minimum wage rates for all ages and apprentices are increasing from 1 April 2018.
For 18 to 20-year-olds and 21 to 24-year-olds, it will be the largest increase in a decade.
National living wages and national minimum wages rates (2018/19)
Over-25s £7.83
21-24 £7.38
Apprentices £3.70
Pensions escaped an overhaul in Autumn Budget 2017 as the chancellor opted to leave the current system unchanged, apart from an increase to the lifetime allowance.
The lifetime allowance, which is the maximum amount an individual can draw from pensions without incurring extra tax charges, rises to £1.03 million from 6 April 2018.
The overall annual ISA subscription limit remains at £20,000, although the Junior ISA allowance increases to £4,260 from 6 April 2018.
The £20,000 limit may also be used to invest in a Lifetime ISA, which has a maximum allowance in 2018/19 of £4,000.
Business - annual investment allowance to increase to £1m
Other announcements - plastic packaging tax
VAT: registration threshold set at £85,000
Chancellor unveils £4.6bn support package
HMRC warns self-assessment customers about scammers
UK economy to contract by 11.3% in 2020
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I dedicate this work to Esther, the light of my life, whose love and devotion has sustained me for well over half a century.
I also owe deep gratitude to my late mother, not least, for kindling my fundamental curiosity from early childhood on. Our daughter Naomi, an information scientist, was a great help and source of inspiration throughout this work. Not only has she led me to sources I could not otherwise have accessed; as well, she nudged me gently with challenges and encouragement towards a method of publication unfamiliar to me. Lucky the parents who can learn from their children!
My thanks go to three people who played a vital role in the implementation of this project: Above all Mr. Friedrich Wollmershäuser, a genealogical researcher in Germany who systematically and meticulously collected the primary data upon which this work is based. His discussions and contributions, far beyond the scope of our formal contract, helped shape this document. By a sheer stroke of luck I found a wonderful editor, Carla DeSantis PhD, whose skill set matched the needs of this project perfectly. She applied a professional “French Polish” to the manuscript if I may be forgiven the CONTRADICTIO IN ADJECTU. Steven Guggenheim, whose ancestors lived in Stühlingen, supported the data collection to a great extent financially and participated in many fruitful discussions. He also extended the research into the children of Lang Jossel Gugenheimb, son of Schmul.
Werner Frank, Peter Stein, and John Berkovitch have shared relevant sources with me. I am indebted to Professors D. Bell, Peter H. Wilson, M. Toch, S. Ullmann, A. Gafni, C. Cuneo and R.C. Schwinges for their valuable advice. I gratefully acknowledge the help from friends G. and S. Eisner and G. Sweeney reading early drafts of my manuscript. Erwin and Johanna Bosch have helped me with the Hürben part of this research. Thank you Mrs. J. Binner-Schwarz for showing me around Stühlingen and handing me valuable background material. Mr. W. Bächtold of the Schleitheim township archive in Switzerland introduced me to relevant Pletscher papers.
McMaster University gave me liberal access to its library services, thus providing me with an open gateway to the world of academic libraries. The many invaluable on-line resources assisting my research are too numerous to mention.
I am grateful for the generous assistance from the Generallandesarchiv Karlsruhe, the Fürstlich Fürstenbergisches Archiv in Donaueschingen and its director Dr. Andreas Wilts, the state archives of the cantons of Zurich and St. Gall, the university library of Basle, the Central Library of the city, canton and university of Zurich.
But I could have reached none of these treasures from my home in provincial Ontario without the miracle of the Internet and ‘html’, its lingua franca. I owe much to the Open Source world that has created such wonderful productivity tools as Linux, LibreOffice, Zotero, Gimp, Inkscape, WordPress and CommentPress, and more software free of charge. Even the giant Oracle corporation has contributed to this project by allowing free use of its database software MYSQL and JAVA support.
I must apologize for having forgotten to thank anybody else who has helped me over the past five years.
Attribution of illustrations:
Image of 1920 Jews’ Corner in Stühlingen: derivative of page 167 in Rosenthal’s “Heimatgeschichte…”.
Image of historic costumes: derivative of Singer, Isidore, 1859-1939; Adler, Cyrus, 1863-1940 – Jewish Encyclopedia, domaine publique.
Copy of municipal protocol (Prologue) Staatsarchiv Augsburg, VÖ Lit. 263 fol. 187 – July 6 1728.
Copies of court transcript pages (x3 page 68): Generallandesarchiv Karlsruhe; 61/12663, fol. 272/3/4 Protokolle des Oberamts Stühlingen – June 16 1652.
Copies of court transcript pages (Epilogue): Generallandesarchiv Karlsruhe; 61/12683, fol. 445/6 Protokolle des Oberamts Stühlingen – May 21 1728.
Copies of excerpts from parish register Rheinau 1736 ; StAZH EIII 94.1 S. 681 & 94.2 S. 188
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The BlackBerry Classic will blast in this December, boss lets slip
By Michael Rougeau 29 October 2014
QWERTY and trackpad equipped
Are BlackBerry lovers living in the past, or do they just know what they want?
Update: A BlackBerry spokesperson confirmed with TechRadar that the company has yet to make any official announcements regarding the BlackBerry Classic's release date, and she was unable to confirm Chen's claim that it will be out in December.
That said, he would probably know, so we're going to bet on a December release date until we know better.
Original story follows…
The BlackBerry Classic is meant to be BlackBerry's return to form, a smartphone with several of the features that BB diehards miss from old handsets.
And it's going to launch this December, BlackBerry CEO John Chen let slip during a presentation at the MIT Enterprise Forum in Hong Kong this week.
Chen mentioned that BlackBerry's BES12 enterprise service will launch November 13, followed by the BB Classic "a month later."
We asked BlackBerry to confirm the Classic will be released in mid-December, but while we wait for their response you can watch Chen say as much in the video below around the 1:05 mark.
Don't fix it
BlackBerry's Classic is an attempt to re-woo business users who don't want to give up physical keyboards and navigation buttons.
"Innovation is not about blowing up what works to make something new - it's about taking what works and making it better," Chen wrote in a recent letter aimed at former and current BlackBerry users.
He added that BB's current philosophy hinges on the adage, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Sign up at BlackBerry.com to receive official announcements as they happen. Or, better yet, keep checking in with TechRadar for the latest.
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge: Fleabag's ‘Hot Priest’ was based on a real monk
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8 December 2019 • 11:00pm
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This year saw the rise of an unlikely sex symbol: a Catholic priest whose celibacy is challenged by the arrival of Fleabag, the unorthodox, confessional female character created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Now Waller-Bridge, who attended Catholic school, has said that she spoke to a real monk to help shape the character played by Andrew Scott in the award-winning second series of Fleabag.
Speaking at a sold-out event at Royal Festival Hall on Sunday night, Waller-Bridge expressed her gratitude for “Father William”, a monk whom she met via her agent who allowed her to ask “blasphemous” questions about his belief, solitude and celibacy.
“It was a huge part of the process,” she told the sold-out crowd of 2,700. “He was such an open-hearted, brilliant man who found faith later in life.” Father William was also the third clergyman Waller-Bridge had approached for research, saying that two priests before him had met with her, but refused to continue doing so after watching Fleabag’s sexually explicit first season.
Waller-Bridge said that the pair spoke through “long Skype sessions”, and that the “incredibly articulate man” described celibacy as being “like a wound [that] he thinks about every day.” She added that there were moments in Fleabag’s fraught relationship with the priest that “came directly from him”.
She did not, however, comment on Father Williams’ appearance, saying that although she had always wanted to cast Scott in the role, it was Twitter who dubbed him “the hot priest”.
Waller-Bridge added that she had wrestled with creating the character of The Priest for a while, fearing that it was “too obvious” for Fleabag, whom she plays, to fall in love with a man of religion. However, after writing notes for a year, she said there were “loads of comments on religion”. She also attributed overhearing two glamorous young women talking in a cafe about their love of The New Testament as an inspiration.
Fleabag took home five Emmys at the year's Emmy Awards Credit: Jordan Strauss/Invision
The second season of Fleabag was nominated for six Emmys and won five. Waller-Bridge, as an actress and writer, won three. On Sunday night, however she maintained that she was still able to ride the Tube without being mobbed by the public, adding that Fleabag fans were among the most polite.
Waller-Bridge also spoke about her work on the script for the forthcoming Bond film, No Time To Die, saying she was approached by 007 star and producer Daniel Craig and Bond producer Barbara Broccoli. She denied that she was brought in “to come and help with the ladies” - meaning improve the female speaking roles - but rather “polish” a script in which “the characters were there [and] the stories were there”. Waller-Bridge said she left the project while filming was still happening, and so didn’t know how much of her input would be apparent in the finished film, but joked that she “really hoped” audiences would be able to spot her lines.
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Mini Bypass
Dr Tapas Raychaudhury is the name in the Cardiothoracic world. He is the seniormost heart surgeon at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata and specializes in LIMA:RIMA Bypass Surgery and Mini-Bypass surgery.
Trained in UK and Australia, Dr. Tapas Raychaudhury is the first surgeon to perform the first 75 consecutive multi-vessel Bypass surgery in Kolkata between 1984 and ’86. He then built B.M. Birla Heart Hospital as its first Project Director. In February 1996 he performed the first Beating Heart Bypass surgery in Eastern India and in the same year he performed the first ‘Mini-Bypass Surgery’ of Kolkata through a small 4 inch cut in the left side of the chest.
From 2002 onwards, this pioneer bypass surgeon, along with his team members performed over 11,000 Bypass surgeries for low and middle income group at an affordable mean cost of only Rs 65,000 with
99% success.
A student of Calcutta Medical College, Dr. Raychaudhury got his post graduate training in United Kingdom after completing 2 years house job in surgery in Kolkata. While working as a Senior House Officer in Cardiff Group of hospitals, he completed his fellowship (FRCS) from both London and Edinburgh.
He then joined Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, as a post-fellowship registrar in Cardiac surgery and published four mile stone scholarly articles on cardiac surgery in some of the most prestigious scientific journals. Next he worked in a high profile Cardio-thoracic center in Manchester before returning to Kolkata, where he joined as The Project Director of B.M. Birla Heart Center and built the hospital the way you see it to-day.
He was then invited to join “Royal Adelaide Hospital’, in Australia, as the Chief Resident and worked there for two years before returning to Kolkata permanently. By this time he has already performed 5000 open heart surgeries. Till date his total number of heart surgeries has gone past 15,000 operations.
Byatikromi
In 2004 five renowned and busy Doctors of Kolkata formed a musical group called ‘Byatikromi’. They sang together the songs of golden era and came out with a CD along with Doctors from Bangladesh in 2005. Their second album, a collection of Rabindra Sangeet released by Prime Music in 2007 was also a hit.
In the year 2009 ‘Byatikromi’ completed their 8th year and they have paid their tribute to the legendary composer ‘Salil Chowdhury’ in an album named ‘Sradhyanjali’ which was released by Sa-Re-Ga-Ma on 10th January, 2010.
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Dr. Raychaudhuri has travelled widely and has seen places and people who have left a deep impact on him. Being interested in photography, he has tried to capture some of these iconic sights. However, he has a simple Non-SLR camera.
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"I originally started seeing them a few years ago at (Hobe Sound's) Peck Lake Park in the mangroves," wrote Yustin in a September email to Martin County Commissioner Sarah Heard. "They definitely seem to be establishing rapidly throughout the Treasure Coast."
Green iguanas are an invasive species in Florida, native to Central America, tropical parts of South America and some eastern Caribbean islands. It is not a protected species in Florida except by anti-cruelty law, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officials.
They were first reported in Florida in the 1960s in Hialeah, Coral Gables and Key Biscayne along Miami-Dade County’s southeastern coast, according to the FWC.
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Damage-prone reptile
Escaped or released pets are the primary source of the species in Florida, although it is illegal to introduce nonnative species into the state, FWC officials said.
If a person wants to surrender a pet iguana, it can be done through the FWC’s Exotic Pet Amnesty Program, no questions asked. Surrendered pets are adopted to new owners who have been pre-qualified and who have the required permits.
To combat iguanas in the wild and other invasive species, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Palm Beach counties joined the Treasure Coast Cooperative Invasive Species Management in 2008. The group was established as a partnership among the counties, the FWC, statewide and national environmental groups.
Each member of the cooperative agreed to provide equipment, staff and volunteers for the removal of invasive species. They held workshops, applied for grants and promoted research in invasive species management along the coast.
“(Iguanas) are a little bit new to Martin County and the Treasure Coast,” said Yustin. “They seem to be, for us, more of a problem in the coastal areas.”
Green iguanas cause damage to native vegetation and to infrastructure by digging burrows that erode and collapse foundations, sidewalks, seawalls and canal banks, according to the FWC.
They leave droppings on docks, moored boats, seawalls, porches, decks, pool platforms and inside swimming pools.
Ending Non-Native Destructive Species, a nonprofit in Jensen Beach, was created to control and eradicate invasive species, including iguanas.
Josh Grau, vice president and founding member of the nonprofit, said last year he didn't receive any calls about the reptiles, but now, about once a month, someone will call the group for iguana removal and he'd head out with his net and bucket.
“Iguanas can create a lot of damage,” Grau said. “The older ones are generally herbivores. The younger ones eat everything.”
Male green iguanas can grow to over 5 feet in length and weigh up to 17 pounds. Females can also reach 5 feet in length but usually do not exceed 7 pounds.
The big freeze
With temperatures rising along the coast, it’s been an increasingly difficult problem to manage them.
The best way to get rid of iguanas is with cold weather, according to Mike Milddlebrook, assistant director of St. Lucie County's Environmental Resources Department.
The National Weather Service's office in Miami said immobilized iguanas began falling from the trees after temperatures plunged into the 30s and 40s earlier this year on Jan. 22.
The cold-blooded creatures get energy from the warmth of the sun and slow down and freeze as temperatures drop, eventually becoming immobile and losing their grip on the trees they live in — which means they just fall out of the trees.
However, since December 2010, temperatures haven't been low enough to help control the iguana population.
“It is getting harder and harder every year, as species progress northward,“ wrote Middlebrook in an email.
Twin Rivers Park in Martin County is the latest hotspot for iguanas, according to Yustin, Grau and Heard. The commissioner brought up her concerns about the nuisance lizards in an August email to the county's park director.
“I saw dozens of new iguanas there,” she wrote. “It seems that the native lizards are quickly losing the race with the invasives.”
Sightings of iguanas and other non-native species can be reported to the FWC using the IveGot1 app or online at IveGot1.org.
More: Florida Fish and Wildlife hires trapper for invasive iguanas
How to deter an iguana
If you have an iguana frequenting your area, you can take steps to deter the animal such as modifying the habitat around your home or humanely harassing the animal. Here are some examples:
Removing plants that act as attractants
Filling in holes to discourage burrowing
Hanging wind chimes or other items that make intermittent noises
Hanging CDs that have reflective surfaces
Spraying the animals with water as a deterrent
View the FWC presentation Iguana Technical Assistance for Homeowners
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission website
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IN PHOTOS: Angel Locsin as Isabel Padausdos in TODAMAX!
Tagged as the multi-awarded VERSATILE actress and the country’s ACTION-DRAMA QUEEN, Angel Locsin, aside from her unparalleled calibre in action and drama, also has funny bones that made her a natural comedy actor.
In fact, Locsin starred in Toda Max, a long-running situational comedy series on ABS-CBN which ran from November 5, 2011 to November 16, 2013. This was a weekly sitcom also starring Robin Padilla, Pokwang and Vhong Navarro.
At first, Angel was just a guest star in the sitcom. But after showing her innate hilarity and with her effective portrayal as Isabel Padausdos, Justin’s (Vhong Navarro) girlfriend, in the first few episodes of the Kapamilya Comedy flagship sitcom, there was no more reason for her to leave the Beverly Gil’s strip proving that her gift in acting is not only limited to primetime teleseryes and romantic movies. She can also shine in comedy.
It can be recalled that during its air, TODA Max was hailed as the country’s most watched comedy program which humor really added loads of laughter and bring happiness to every Filipino family. It was aired every Saturdays, after “Maalaala Mo Kaya” on ABS-CBN and can now be replayed on iWanTV app.
A netizen with the Instagram handle @angelica_locsin_updates posted some of the screen grabbed photos of Angel from the sitcom with the caption: “Napakasexy naman talaga neto ❤️ @therealangellocsin #throwback #todamax.”
And I must say, “SEXY” is an understatement. Agree?
As in sexy tlga cya,,inside n ouy
Neil Arce to Angel Locsin: "Sa 2021 sakin ka na"
Wedding bells will be ringing very soon as Angel Locsin’s fiancé, Neil Arce, on New Year’s Eve hinted on finally tying the knot this 2021 via Instagram post after having to postpone their dream wedding in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Nagsimula sa camping sa kasalan pala mauuwi. Sa 2021 sakin ka na [kissing emoji],” Neil Arce wrote on his post. (It all started with a camping trip and it turned out that it will lead to a wedding. In 2021, you are mine.) “Sayo naman ako (I am already yours),” Angel Locsin, meanwhile, replied in the comments section. The post has garnered many likes and comments their fans and fellow celebrities sending them well wishes and greetings. To welcome the new year, Angel Locsin also took to Instagram a photo of her fiancé and her hand wearing their engagement ring. “Hello my 2021 [heart emoji],” she simply said. The bride-to-be revealed last year their original wedding date which they had to put on hold because
Angel Locsin on the biggest lessons she learned about love.
We've been watching Angel Locsin on our TV screens and on the big screen for more than a decade now. She did not just share her talent, she also shared her wisdom and courage, and inspired everyone with her genuine love and compassion to people. Angel Locsin also shares a portion of her private life. She is always open about her love life through its ups and downs and we all know how that goes. Despite everything that she's been through, Angel Locsin did not stop believing in love until she find the one and after a few heartbreaks, she finally found him. Heartbreak is not at all something to celebrate and on her interview with Cosmo, Angel Locsin shared the biggest lessons she learned about love that she learned the hard way. "Marami akong napagdaanan na experiences and I had to learn the hard way about love but there comes a point in your life na mafe-feel mo na everything will just fall into place. Hindi siya mahirap, right timing and maturity din
Angel Locsin and Neil Arce share how their relationship transitioned from friends to lovers!
Friends to lovers, it is one of the most romantic love stories to ever exist but the transition from being the best of friends to a romantic relationship is not a walk in the park that's why some were stuck in the friendzone. Well, for those who do not have enough courage to express their feelings to their friend, Angel Locsin and Neil Arce fondly share some tips on how to transition from friends to lovers on their vlog! Angel Locsin and Neil Arce talked about their journey from being friends to lovers on their vlog. Before their relationship became the beautiful story that we fondly talk about, they are each other's friend and confidante for 7 years. On their vlog, the couple shared their journey back when they are still friends where Angel at some point became Neil's wing woman who would set him up on a date with her friends. 7 years later, they decided to take the risk which turned out to be the most beautiful thing! And now, they are enga
Get styled and ready this 2021 with Angel Locsin’s New Avon Collection live on Facebook!
Most women would feel naked without accessories and their bags! As we all know, women usually have more things to carry than men do. Unlike men who can just stuff their must-haves in their pockets, women do not regrade it as stylish. In fact, some consider them as a woman’s best friend, as they go with her everywhere and carry all the important belongings she needs. Bags are not just something where women put the things they can’t leave their house without but also regarded as their accessories and fashion statement and have become one of the most important factors of a woman’s attire, personality and status. Their designs and use would really depend on women’s preference and how they would use them. As for many Filipinas, they want the type of bags that’s both for convenience and style. While accessories or jewelleries has the ability to highlight women’s personality and bring out the best features. They have such an enormous impact on the way they look and feel tha
18 year old Angel Locsin reveals herself in an ‘I’ opening questionnaire tweeted by a long time fan!
We love it when celebrities get real in interviews and on social media. Their stories, honest posts and remarks can make us laugh and feel things like we're not alone in the struggle and that we share the same thoughts, dreams and sentiments. There are celebrities who have built an entire career off raw honesty, and we're usually all about it. One of the most honest celebs out there is our real-life Darna, Angel Locsin. It is unarguable and if you’re a top fan, you prolly know some honest TMIs (too much information) about her that she doesn’t usually share on-cam. Some of them were shared a long time ago and only an avid fan like Twitter user @TwinniePanini knows about. On a tweet shared by @TwinniePanini, an 18 year old Angel Locsin reveals herself in an ‘I’ opening questionnaire. It looks like a page from an old magazine with a picture of her when she’s still playing the role of ‘Charley’ in Click (2003), Philippine television drama series broadcast by GMA
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Steelmakers hit by uncertainty over import duty hike
Shares in steelmakers mostly fell on Monday amid uncertainty whether the government would raise import duties on the alloy and whether any increase would be enough to protect the industry.
Shares in Jindal Steel and Power fell as much as 6.7 percent, while Tata Steel and JSW Steel also underperformed the broader Nifty which rose 0.62 percent to close at a record high.
In Saturday's annual budget, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the tariff rate on steel imports would be increased to 15 percent from 10 percent, cheering Indian producers which have been battered by cheap Chinese metal.
However, Jaitley also said there would be "no change in the existing effective rates of basic customs duty on these goods".
A finance ministry official was not immediately available to clarify the discrepancy, but companies themselves, optimistic earlier, said they were now not pricing in any changes.
"Since there is no increase in import duty, it is our apprehension that the surge in steel imports will continue unabated unless adequate measures are taken," said H. Shivramkrishnan, chief commercial officer at Essar Steel.
As it stands, said a senior executive at a different major domestic steelmaker, India's budget suggests the government has simply paved the way to raise the import duty up to 15 percent from 10 percent earlier without going to parliament for approval, speeding up the process.
That is unlikely to be sufficient for Indian steel producers, which have sought a tax hike, among other measures, to stem the flow of cheap imports, as Russia and China ship out surplus output to global markets.
"China and Russia are still maintaining margins on the current rates so there is a window for them to reduce further to balance out this 15 percent. Hence, the duty should have been heavier," said independent consultant Prakash Duvvuri.
Almost all companies making the alloy in India have urged the government to take action against what they claim is "dumping" of cheaper steel, which has pressured prices and hit profitability over the past few quarters.
India was the fourth-biggest market for Chinese steel last year, with imports up 132 percent to 3.7 million tonnes, the biggest year-on-year increase among China's top destinations, based on data compiled by UK steel consultancy MEPS.
JSW, Jindal Steel and Tata Steel did not respond to emails seeking comment.
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The USS Lexington at night in Corpus Christi Bay
Austin Nighttime
View of the Austin skyline and Congress Avenue Bridge from the Lady Bird Lake Hike and Bike Trail during SXSW.
Under the Stars
Sleeping under the stars and Casa Grande in Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park.
Being north of the 45th parallel lends to long days, especially on the day after the summer equinox. At 11 PM the sun was still bright enough to make nighttime photography quite difficult. In addition we had a full moon rising. However, I persevered and got off this shot. Didnt' really think much of it in camera, but after darkening the image some, I believe I can see a hint of the aurora borealis, something I've always wanted to see, but never have. Who knows, it may just be another cloud wisp, but I like to imagine that it was the aurora borealis and I just got extremely lucky on this capture.
Corn Moon
The corn moon rises over Cedar Park shadowed in clouds. I captured this just before it was completely obscured by a cloud bank. Luckily it was early enough that it was brilliant orange due to the low level in the sky just after sunset.
The harvest moon showed itself briefly last night just after moonrise before ducking behind a layer of clouds. Hoping those clouds it hid behind bring us some much needed rain. Can't imagine the harvest was that great this year with another year of drought under the growing season.
Moonlight Cross
This seemed like an appropriate photo for a Sunday morning. My wife saw this earring hanging on a mesquite tree while we were out walking around the lake behind our town's rec center. She said I had to see what she had found. With the full moon rising behind the cross and the thorns on the mesquite tree, a lot of symbolism came to mind. By the time the next full moon comes round, this little jewel will either be gone or probably shrouded in a new layer leaf growth from the mesquite. Hope you're having a wonderful Sunday.
Fountain Moon
I took this shot during our last full moon. I wanted a long exposure so the fountain would look great, but that meant a compromise in that the moon would be blown out and there would be star trails. But even though this occurred, I still really liked the final look of the shot enough to share it with you.
Milky Llano
The Milky Way over the Llano River in the Texas Hill Country. For more info on this shot, check out my blog at http://www.stevecoylephotography.com/Blog/Exploring-the-World.
No Diving
The Milky Way over Bastrop, Texas as seen from Lake Bastrop at 5 AM. The lights of Bastrop really light up the sky, but you can still make out the Milky Way nicely from the lake.
Red Tower
Lake Bastop on Star Wars Day. For more on this photo and the story behind it, check out my blog at http://www.stevecoylephotography.com/Blog/Exploring-the-World.
The fountain on Mueller Lake with the Thinkery, Austin Children's Museum, during the blue hour. For more information on the Thinkery, check out their website at https://thinkeryaustin.org.
Mueller Moonrise
Full moon rising over Mueller Lake in Austin, Texas.
WaterBike Night
Those who know me know I love to ride bikes. So last weekend when we were on the Lady Bird Lake trail and I saw these waterbikes with the Austin skyline behind them, I just had to get a shot. Didn't get to ride them then, but we're returning tonight to actually take them out for a spin around the lake. Looking forward to trying them out.
Boardwalk Blues
On the Lady Bird Lake Boardwalk in Austin, Texas during the blue hour.
Lunar Framing
I captured this shot of the blue moon as it broke briefly through the clouds above some of the new construction next to the old Seaholm Power Plant in Austin. Thought it looked pretty cool framed with the lights from the cranes. I am constantly amazed with how the Austin skyline seems to change every time I photograph it.
Eclipsing Comanche
This full moon in Texas was once called the Comanche Moon as it is said that this was the full moon the Comanche Indians used for their raids into Texas and Mexico. Tonight's lunar eclipse marked the last time we'll see this occurrence until 2033. The clouds finally parted long enough to be able to capture this shot from our street. Even managed to capture a few stars in the shot, although they may be hard to see in social media. Glad the clouds finally cooperated because who knows what I'll be doing in 2033. I don't schedule that far in advance. :-)
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Annual Taxsaver Tickets to be extended by Six Months
Customers who have an annual TaxSaver ticket for Public Service Obligation (PSO) public transport services provided by Dublin Bus, Luas, Iarnród Éireann, Bus Éireann and Go-Ahead Ireland are to have their tickets extended for a period of six months.
This effectively gives customers back the portion of the ticket that they could not use as a result of the Government’s Covid-related travel restrictions, and acknowledges the changes in travel and work that have come about since.
The measure applies to all customers whose tickets were valid on April 1st.
The customer is not required to fill in forms or supply any details. Any customer whose ticket expires, and who has not already requested a refund, will automatically be provided with a new ticket on their existing TFI Leap card, which extends validity for six months from the date of expiry of their original ticket.
Collecting the new ticket is straightforward for the customer and is identical to the process already in place for TaxSaver tickets. Bus customers can collect it using their TFI Leap Top-Up App or in a TFI Leap Card retailer, while Luas and Iarnród Éireann customers collect it automatically as they travel. Bus Éireann Point to Point ticket holders will receive a new ticket to include the six month extension.
Customers who have renewed their annual TaxSaver ticket since April 1st will also benefit from the measures announced today.
Where the customer wishes to receive a refund rather than avail of the extension, it is still open to them to make such a request via their employer under existing terms and conditions.
These measures do not apply to customers of commercial bus operators who are making their own arrangements.
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I wouldn’t say that I’m the biggest fan of Rodgers & Hammerstein musicals and many other musicals of that and earlier eras, but I figured I should give Carousel a chance to appeal to me on the stage where it didn’t on the screen… I think I fell asleep during that Midday Movie, and that’s been my only real experience with the musical to date. Generally, I find many shows written pre-1970 to be somewhat outdated, mundane or difficult to enjoy, and I often flippantly lump the likes of Brigadoon, Kiss me Kate, Oklahoma!, Camelot, The Music Man, High Society – to name a few – into the ‘avoid if possible’ category. I even bought the Rodgers and Hammerstein 12-disc celebration box-set just because I figured it should be in my DVD collection as a so-called music theatre buff (note: it was 50% off). It’s still in its wrapping some years later.
Maybe I’ve just seen some less than appealing productions that have left me jaded? Maybe it’s a generation thing and I would get more excited over R&H if I were a baby boomer? I’m not sure. But somehow, I found Carousel offers a book and score that I found more appealing than most of its contemporaries that I’ve been exposed to. In any case, I’m rethinking my stance on the flippant lumping, as this production of Carousel is highly enjoyable and treats its audience with a modern and fresh finish on a classic piece of theatre.
The experienced production team are to be commended for their artistic execution. Overall, the production is beautiful to watch. Chris Bradtke leads the team as director and his vision is evident. Bradtke keeps it simple and adopts a minimalist approach to respectfully feature the book and score while visually presenting the musical as a 21st century piece of theatre.
The successful direction of this piece goes hand in hand with the set design and lighting, which are the artistic and technical triumphs of the show. The set design, by David Dare, whilst simple and contained in its structure, keeps the stage sparse and effectively depicts each location. The waterfront is my personal favourite setting for its washed cool grey finish. The heaven setting is also impressively consistent within the piece, but further highlights that we were watching a 21st century presentation of a mid-20th century musical. The production also makes good use of a revolve which not only spins the title set – the carousel – but also helps to depict transitions from one location to the next.
The lighting design by Jason Bovaird thoroughly complements the set and fills in the sparseness created by its aforementioned contained nature. Bovaird paints the stage like a fine artist taking watercolour to canvas. His use of colour is bold, bright and warm; and the textures he uses to fill and speckle the stage are just stunning.
The costume design by Elia Katsiabanis retains a traditional approach while incorporating bold colours to help achieve a modern sense about the 1870’s fashion. The finishes on the costumes remain appropriate to the period, and particularly pleasing is the attention to detail, depicting the difference in fashion style after the story jumps forward 15 years.
Musical director Ryan Jacobs creates a strong and rich sound with his cast. Ensemble harmonies are tight and colourful throughout the production and even when the girls leave the boys to their own number in ‘Blow High, Blow Low’, the quality of the vocal is robust and satisfying. Jacobs keeps the show flowing at a good pace, but unfortunately on opening night, it felt like some members of the orchestra weren’t confident with some of the intricate harmonies they were playing. This is especially obvious in instrumental numbers such as ‘Prologue/ The Carousel Waltz’ where there are no vocals to hide behind. The sound design and operation, by Greg Ginger and Calum Mclure respectively, are consistent and on the ball throughout.
Di Crough choreographs the cast effectively, layering the movement on stage while highlighting the varied dance and movement strengths of the cast to create interesting and varied sequences through many of the dance numbers. The ensemble are well polished. Most impressively, the Ballet in act two moves fluidly and defines the 15 year jump forward with a new spirit. Eliza Mignot as the troubled Louise Bigelow is a standout through this.
The story opens on the fair ground and we see the people of Maine, New England fill the stage as the prologue plays. A carousel is constructed before us and the cleverly designed structure impresses. Upon completion, the carousel lights up with panels of led lighting which receives the audience’s first round of applause. As the scene draws to an end, the carousel is packed up. I couldn’t help feeling that the prologue would have benefited from either setting the up the carousel or taking it down, but not both. I would have liked the horses painted in finer detail, as they looked rather two-dimensional in comparison to the rest of the show’s set. In conjunction with the turning revolve, the carousel made for a very impressive structure. I would have liked to have seen it make a reappearance in later scenes, as after it was so well established at the beginning, it was almost disappointing that it we didn’t get to see it again.
Lauren McCormack delights as she bounds onto the stage with warm energy. In the role of Carrie Pipperidge, she kicks the story into gear with a sweetly sung ‘Mister Snow’. She is confident and shows of her dulcet tones in the role. Her on-stage best friend Julie Jordan is played by Allie Sutherland. Sutherland gives a mature and sensitive portrayal of her character who grapples with her heart as she falls in love with a man who doesn’t fit the social norms. She sings with equally melodious vocals, and provides one of the show’s musical highlights in ‘If I Loved You’.
Andrew Pennycuick enters with a confident stage presence and as Billy Bigelow. At times, you find it hard to consider him a brutish thug, but this works for him ultimately as the character reveals a genuine caring side by the end. His voice is in fine form and he provides an endearing performance of renowned music-theatre favourite, ‘Soliloquy’. Through Bigelow’s journey, Pennycuick portrays a man who struggles to show affection, admiration and pride in his family. As he grows in his ability to show and embrace these qualities by the final scenes, I would have liked the character to have been acknowledged with more awareness by his wife and daughter in the show’s final moments, to provide a little more closure on the relationships at hand.
Brett O’Meara squares off the set of couples as Enoch Snow. His character is thoroughly entertaining in the younger years and he shows off a rich tone in his baritone range. As the older Mr Snow, we see that he has grown into a slightly stiffer gentleman – a realistic transition given the eight children in tow.
Stalwart Lee Threadgold steals every scene he is in as Jigger Craigin, and although the ‘bad guy’ of the piece, he is compelling and brings a comical edge to the story. Felicity Eastwood is delightful as Nettie Fowler. She initially reminded me of a Mary Poppins of sorts with a ‘practically perfect’, firm but fair demeanour. Her rendition of ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ allows her to really show off her talents. Her voice cuts clearly through the cast in the emotionally charged moment. Katie Hall adds some extra fun to the piece as the over-the-top busybody Mrs Mullins.
This production is of the highest quality. If I’ve found smaller details in it that I would have like to have seen enhanced, it’s only because many of the production’s values come close to a professional standard.
As I finish this review, I come back to my original pondering… Why did I enjoy this production so much more than anticipated? I had a feeling going in that it would be a good production; I just wasn’t predisposed to it being an enjoyable show. Maybe I can enjoy the classic musicals more than I thought. And if you generally find yourself in the same boat as me, maybe you can too. It’s possible that the ‘classics’ aren’t simply outdated and mundane. Turns out, it’s all about how they’re presented. Maybe, all a ‘classic’ needs to appeal to a 21st century audience is a fresh coat of paint… a contemporary vision.
If you shared my earlier views on the classics, go see this production. You’ll probably walk out pleasantly surprised too. And when you see that one of the classics can be this enjoyable, it may just provide more appreciation for that unopened box-set.
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New study shows one of world's largest glaciers is actually growing — not shrinking
'At first we didn't believe it.'
In January, freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) claimed the world "is going to end in 12 years if we don't address climate change."
But according to new data from NASA, one of the previously fastest shrinking glaciers in the world is growing again, calling into question the narrative that rapid climate change — i.e., global warming — poses a significant threat to the existence of the human race, let alone the entire planet.
For the last 20 years, the Jakobshavn Glacier in Greenland was one of the fastest shrinking ice sheets in the world, losing on average 1.8 miles of ice annually while thinning 130 feet per year, according to The Associated Press.
But in 2016 something changed: The glacier began growing again, at about the same rate it was previously retreating, researchers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory said in a newly published Nature Geoscience journal article.
"At first we didn't believe it. We had pretty much assumed that Jakobshavn would just keep going on as it had over the last 20 years," Ala Khazendar, the study's lead author, said, according to USA Today.
More from the AP:
A natural cyclical cooling of North Atlantic waters likely caused the glacier to reverse course, said study lead author Ala Khazendar, a NASA glaciologist on the Oceans Melting Greenland (OMG) project. Khazendar and colleagues say this coincides with a flip of the North Atlantic Oscillation — a natural and temporary cooling and warming of parts of the ocean that is like a distant cousin to El Nino in the Pacific.
The water in Disko Bay, where Jakobshavn hits the ocean, is about 3.6 degrees cooler than a few years ago, study authors said.
In fact, the study said the waters in the region have cooled to temperatures not seen in more than 30 years.
What does this mean for the future?
While the development seems positive on the surface, it could spell bad news for the overall direction of the climate.
NASA climate scientist Josh Willis, who participated in the study, noted that while the glacier's growth is positive, the study proves that glaciers are more sensitive to ocean temperature changes than previously thought, which could mean disaster in the future if the oceans experience sudden warming.
"All this is an indicator of how sensitive glaciers are to ocean temperatures," Khazendar explained to National Geographic.
Meanwhile, University of Washington ice scientist Ian Joughin compared NASA's latest findings to that of the stock market.
"[The glacier's growth is] to a large extent, a temporary blip. Downturns do occur in the stock market, but overall the long-term trajectory is up. This is really the same thing," he told the AP.
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The 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid is a mid-size sedan with all the right moves. On top of its safe package (its crash-test scorecard is spotless) and relatively handsome looks, a fuel-efficient powertrain is subbed in for fewer trips to gas stations.
The 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid is a fuel-efficient pick among mid-sizers that doesn’t wear its eco credentials on its sleeves.
For those reasons, the 2018 Optima Hybrid earns a heady 7.3 overall score on our scale, reflective of its good features, great fuel economy, and better safety. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
The 2018 version doesn’t change at all from last year, which should be good news for shoppers.
The base powertrain is a 2.0-liter inline-4 with a 1.62-kwh battery pack and electric motor. The combination manages a 39 mpg city, 46 highway, 42 combined rating by the EPA, which falls behind its main rival, the Toyota Camry hybrid, by 4 mpg combined. Those looking for more fuel efficiency may consider the Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid, which mates the same 2.0-liter inline-4 to a 9.8-kwh battery and electric motor combo that can power the Optima PHEV on electrons alone for 27 miles. The combo has been rated by the EPA at 103 MPGe, or 40 mpg combined without a full charge.
The Optima Hybrid borrows liberally from the Optima’s looks, which is a good thing. Only a few small badges give away its electrified powertrain, and its sleeker looks still turn heads on the road. Although not as daring as its predecessor, the Optima lineup (including the Optima Hybrid) focused more on interior refinement and ride quality that sheet-metal bravado.
Inside, the Optima Hybrid is a subtle affair with a plain spoken interior that manages to be functional without being boring.
Normally, we’d say the Optima’s ace is its ride quality and comfort, but the Optima Hybrid smothers rough roads even better.
The 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid takes the Optima sedan’s good looks and doesn’t impart many cues to its greener propulsion system.
The same sloped roof and curvy exterior sheet metal wrap a contemporary cabin. The look isn’t as revolutionary as it was in the beginning of the decade, but it’s still handsome.
We give the Kia Optima Hybrid a 6 out of 10 for looks. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
From the outside, the Optima Hybrid’s shapely hood, elongated dimensions, sloping roofline, and curves hint at a sportier mission.
The Optima Hybrid and Optima are virtually identical from the outside, except for a couple badges on the front fenders and a grille unique to the hybrid models.
Inside, the Optima Hybrid is comfortable and subdued, eschewing the last approach of a driver-centric cockpit for a more formal atmosphere.
Style takes a backseat to substance in the Optima Hybrid, the dash materials and layout are secondary to the knobs, buttons, and controls that dominate the center stack. The infotainment system is inset into the dash with a textured plastic that seems like an afterthought to our eyes, but the rest of the Optima is fitted with appropriately soft and usable materials everywhere else.
What it lacks in imagination, it makes up for in function—more than acceptable for a mid-size sedan.
The Kia Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid aren’t known for scorching performance, but that’s really not the point.
Both cars pair a inline-4 to an electric motor and battery system with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. The Optima Hybrid manages a combined 192 horsepower, while the plug-in version manages 202 hp.
It’s not particularly thrilling, given the sizable masses of the Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid. But their rides are comfortable, which is how we arrive at our score of 6 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
Both Optima Hybrid and Optima Plug-in Hybrid models rely on a 2.0-liter inline-4 that makes 154 hp for long-range propulsion. The Hybrid’s battery packs can power the car for short distances on electric power only, but at low speeds and for short trips. Like the Sonata Hybrid, the Optima Hybrid can toggle between Hybrid and Charging modes that can hold the battery’s state of charge or charge the 1.62-kwh lithium-polymer battery stuffed neatly into the trunk. The Optima Hybrid conveniently shuffles power between hybrid motors and engine without much fuss and we’ve noticed that the electric motor manages to smooth out shifts from the 6-speed automatic. The combined power output for the Optima Hybrid is 192 hp.
In Optima Plug-in Hybrid models, the battery’s size is significantly increased to 9.8-kwh and the electric motor is slightly more powerful for a combined power output of 202 hp. That bump in power is charged primarily with moving the heavier Optima Plug-in Hybrid, which weighs roughly 250 pounds more than the Optima Hybrid models.
The plug-in hybrid version can travel on electric power alone for up to 27 miles, although it’s hard to lock in any “electric-only” mode—the internal combustion engine will kick on if the accelerator is mashed into the floor.
Like the Optima, the hybrid versions have a smooth and comfortable ride that should appeal to most mid-size sedan shoppers.
The secret sauce, we think, is the revised bushings and cushier damping setup that smooths over rough pavement. The trade-off is a little more head-toss, which puts the Optima on par with its rivals.
Like the Optima, the 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid uses upscale materials and a quiet ride to swing for the fences, automotively speaking.
We say that Kia has largely succeeded in transforming the Optima from an also-ran to a premium-feeling car. Its interior will be good for front- and back-seat riders—with the caveat that it’s probably best for four—and it narrowly misses out on another point for its more luxurious appointments. We give it a 7 out of 10 for comfort. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Kia Optima are offered in higher trim levels that pile on sound-deadening materials and luxury options that some base Optimas won’t have. The result is a quieter interior and power adjustable front seats that will adapt to most body types.
The front seats are lower with deep bolsters that offer good side and leg support.
The Optima’s sloping roofline cuts into rear head space, but wide door openings help taller passengers enter and exit without much fuss. There’s just enough head room for 6-footers, but taller passengers may want to consider calling shotgun—or taking the keys altogether.
The hybrid batteries eat into usable cargo space, compared to the regular Optima. The Optima Hybrid offers 13.4 cubic feet of cargo room (compared to 15.9 cubes in the Optima) and the Optima Plug-in Hybrid offers 9.8 cubic feet of space, which isn’t all that capacious.
Federal and independent testers gave the Optima perfect marks across the board, including a Top Safety Pick+ nod by the IIHS. That kind of report card earns a 9 out of 10 on our safety scale, but we’re withholding a point for pricey advanced safety options. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
The Optima is the type of car we point to when saying that bigger isn’t necessarily safer. The Optima aced its federal battery for 2018 with five stars in every crash test and it earned a five-star overall score.
The IIHS called the 2018 model a Top Safety Pick+ thanks to its top “Good” scores on all crash tests, “Good” rating for its headlights, and “Superior” rating for front crash prevention.
That front crash prevention is only available on Optima Hybrid EX models and Plug-in Hybrid models for $5,000 to $5,250 extra, including other optional features. That’s not ideal, especially considering that some automakers are making standard automatic emergency braking on some of their models.
All Kia Optima Hybrid models have a standard complement of airbags that include dual-stage front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, side curtain airbags, and a driver’s knee airbag.
Kia offers the 2018 Optima Hybrid in Premium or EX trim levels with a considerable amount of standard features.
The Optima Hybrid Premium trim includes cloth seats, keyless ignition, Bluetooth connectivity, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, cloth seats, 16-inch wheels, and a 7.0-inch touchscreen for infotainment.
We give the Optima Hybrid a point above average for good standard equipment and a large touchscreen that’s compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Kia's superlative 5-year/60,000-mile warranty earns another point on our scale. We give it an 8 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
Optima Hybrid EX models add to base models 17-inch wheels, 8.0-inch touchscreen, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system, leather upholstery, power-adjustable heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and electronic parking brake. Plug-in hybrid models are only available in EX trims.
Kia doesn’t offer many options above a costly tech package that adds active safety features for $5,000 or more. Ideally, we’d like to see that as standard equipment or available separately from other convenience features such as a panoramic sunroof or rear window shades.
The 2018 Kia Optima Hybrid succeeds in offering comfort and fuel-efficiency for a reasonable price. It’s not as efficient as the new Toyota Camry Hybrid, but among other mid-sizers, the Optima Hybrid fares favorably.
According to the EPA, the Optima Hybrid sedan should return 39 mpg city, 46 highway, 42 combined. That’s good enough for a 9 out of 10 on our green scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
The Optima Plug-in Hybrid does even better. It manages 40 mpg combined without a full charge, but is rated at 103 MPGe when a fully charged battery is figured into the overall mileage.
The Optima Hybrid's main competition, the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid, does better: it’s rated at 46 mpg combined (or 52 mpg combined in some trims), but costs roughly $3,000 more to start.
Unless you plan on springing for active safety, a Optima Hybrid Premium model is a compelling pick at just under $27,000.
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Two new entries in the mid-size hybrid category make their way into the market this year. The 2018 Toyota Camry and 2018 Honda Accord should make for difficult competition for the Optima Hybrid. Both feature updated interiors and exteriors that the Optima can’t yet offer. We’ve driven the Camry hybrid and walked away impressed, but haven’t yet sampled the Accord. The LaCrosse gains a new mild-hybrid system for 2018, which we haven’t yet driven. The Ford Fusion is somewhat lagging behind the rest, but is a compelling pick based on its good looks.
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TAWQEER HUSSAIN | 3 NOVEMBER, 2014
No Let up in 25 Year Old Ban on Muharram Procession in Kashmir
Restrictions on the muharram procession remain in place
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir government once again imposed a curfew in several parts of the Kashmir valley -a practice going on from decades to enforce a ban - ahead of the 8th Muharram procession at the city centre Lal chowk area. Police used brute force to disperse the Shia mourners yet again.
This minority faces the brunt of the repression, even while other religious pilgrimages are allowed with full security and fanfare.
Srinagar resembled a ghost city wth cordons and barricades set up across the summer capital of the state. Restrictions were imposed in areas falling under police stations Shaheed Gunj, Maisuma, Kothibagh, Batamaloo, Ram MunshiBagh and Karan Nagar. The roads were blocked with the barbed wire barricades with Srinagar again resembling a city under siege.
Shia Muslims with the help of other sects used to take out two large processions from Namchbal to Imambara Zadibal and the other from Alamgiri Bazar to Khushalsar. But on the request of the then Chief Minister Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, a joint procession from Abi Guzar to Zadibal was commemorated.
With the onset of the insurgency in 1990, the then Governor imposed a ban on Muharram processions and since then the two main processions on the 8th and 10th Muharram has been disallowed. Despite Government claims of normalcy on all other fronts , this ban has never been lifted.
"Practising religion is a fundamental right and it is the state Governments responsibility to facilitate it, but sadly they are doing exactly the opposite" said Dr Sheikh Showkat Hussain, who teaches law at Kashmir's Central University.
Sheikh believes that the state Government is scared of these processions, as they feel it will be changed into pro freedom demonstration.
Meanwhile the Shia clerics in the valley too blame the state Government for the mess and said that "if they fear of any attack from some groups, then they should provide the security like they do for other religious yatras.” A case in point is the Amarnath Yatra that is allowed, despite heightened security threats, with enhanced protection and full security measures.
"The Muharram processions commemorates the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad (SAW)s grandson Imam Hussain(AS) and these processions disseminate the message of peace and goodwill" said Maulana Sheikh Ghulam Rasool Noori, a prominent Shia cleric.
Maulana blames the state Government for " divide and rule politics" and said that Muharram procession brings the communal Harmony.
"It is extremely sad that when whole world promotes freedom of religion, our state Government bans the important religious procession, it is just a political game and nothing else" the Maulana added.
In January 2008, the Kashmir based Shiite organisation Ittihadul Muslimeen filed a petition in the Jammu Kashmir High Court seeking quashing of the ban clamped by the former Governor but the state government did not respond.
In December 2009, J&K high court once again directed the state Government to file the objection, but again did not get a response.
Meanwhile defying the ban thousands of young Kashmiris insist on taking out a procession, and are subjected to brutal police action. “There is nothing we can do now other than to protest and take out processions, The court gave us green signal but Government is in no mood to revoke the ban" the Maulana said.
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Vineland Police calls for Feb. 22
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Diane Fentress, 43, of the 500 block of Irving Avenue in Bridgeton, was arrested Feb. 16 and charged with defiant trespassing at the Inspira Medical Center Vineland. She was also wanted on warrants issued by Vineland and Woodbine municipal courts. Fentress was held in Cumberland County Jail.
Jerome C. Ryland, 57, of Trenton, was arrested Feb. 16 and charged with forgery/theft after making a $14 purchase at the West Landis Avenue Walmart with a $100 bill, which was later determined to be counterfeit.
Jacquelin Rivera, 20, of Haddonfield, was arrested Tuesday in the 700 block of South Sixth Street on a warrant issued by Burlington Township Municipal Court.
Buena teacher arrested for alleged sex with student
Farron Turner, 51, of the 7000 block of Mays Landing Road in Weymouth Township, was arrested Tuesday and charged with driving while intoxicated after police received a call about an erratic driver pulling into the Wawa on South Main Road. After failing field sobriety tests, Turner was taken to the police station and cited for reckless driving.
Mariah E. Rosa-Coss, 17, of Glenn Terrace, was issued a careless driving ticket after a rear-end collision in the Vineland High School South parking lot on Feb. 15. After an altercation with the other driver, Rosa-Coss told police she thought it was best to leave the scene before the incident escalated.
David G. Concordia, 18, of 1100 block of East Oak Road, was ticketed for careless driving after a Feb. 15 collision at Delsea Drive, near Almond Road. Concordia was looking down at his radio when his vehicle struck the vehicle in front of him, according to police.
Victoria E. Hill, 30, of Wenonah, was issued a careless driving summons after a rear-end collision Feb. 15 on Mays Landing Road, near Pilgrim Way. Hill told police she looked down to get a drink from her vehicle’s center console. When she looked up, she saw brake lights but couldn’t stop in time.
No summons was issued after a 57-year-old Vineland person backed up into a city’s Emergency Medical Service ambulance in the North Delsea Drive Wawa parking lot on Feb. 15. The emergency crew was in the passenger area treating a female patient when the ambulance was struck, police said. No injuries were reported.
A 24-year-old Bridgeton man reported minor damage to his vehicle after a collision with a deer Feb. 14 on Mays Landing Road, near Union Road.
A 30-year-old Pittsgrove woman told police she struck a dark–colored Pontiac stopped perpendicular on Delsea Drive, near Brown Road, on Feb. 11. The struck vehicle was unregistered and lacked license plates. Witnesses told police the driver of the Pontiac struck a utility pole, got out to inspect the damage and then left the area. Police are trying to track down the owner of the vehicle, which was recently sold to a Bridgeton man.
Neftali Delarosa, 47, of the 900 block of East Park Avenue, was issued a summons for an improper lane change after a Feb. 10 collision on the Boulevard, near Butler Avenue. Delarosa told police he was trying to make a U-turn and didn’t see an approaching vehicle.
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Royal Society report
This really doesn\’t bode well. While they\’ve a very good economist on the panel; (Sir Partha Dasgup[ta, who really does know what he\’s talking about) they\’ve also got Johnny Porritt who would put all into full body condoms.
An example of misunderstandings:
Many resources are subject to collective action
problems: if each actor pursues what is in his or
her short-term interest, things will go much less
well than if all agree to abide by rules that are in
the common interest. Collective action problems
are sometimes thought to arise inevitably from
common ownership of resources, but this is not
the case. Hardin (1968), in coining the phrase
the “tragedy of the commons” assumed that
common ownership of physical resources such
as fields and lakes is problematic because it will
be in the interest of each to consume more of
the resource than is sustainable. Thus, on
Hardin’s analysis, shepherds will tend to
overgraze a field which is held in common, as
each shepherd seeks to ensure that he or she
has as many sheep as possible, and that each
sheep is well-grazed. If all (or most) shepherds
behave in this way, then the commons will
become overgrazed, and its ability to support
sheep will soon be destroyed.
However Hardin was mistaken to assume that
all commons are open access, and can be used
by anyone without control or rules. Almost
all commons are closed access, with distinct
rules and norms. Closed commons are and can
be regulated in such a way that they can be
successfully protected and sustained. (Ostrom
1990). Nonmaterial goods, such as knowledge,
which are also vital for human wellbeing, are
not subject to scarcity and can be provided
for all without being in any way degraded
(Wilson 2012).
That just isn\’t what Hardin said.
What he did say is that open access commons, where demand is greater than capacity for renewal, would face such tragic problems. Therefore, as demand rises and Marxian (his phrase) access is no longer viable therefore there has to be some form of restriction of access. Which can be social (socialist) or private property (captialist, again, his descriptions) in form.
Quoting Ostrom doesn\’t invalidate his point: she has studied (very well and very interestingly) extant commons. Which gives us survivorship bias. Those commons still exist because they have access managed and thus haven\’t been wiped out by open access.
Hardin could be disproved by showing that all commons everywhere all the time have been successfully so managed: but the non existence of the passenger pigeon, the near extinction of the American buffalo would, the exticntion in fact of the magafaiuna just as human beings turn up would militate against that idea.
That currently extant commons are managed can be taken as a proof of Hardin, not a refutation. Because, you know, he said that in order to continue to exist they must be managed?
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blokeinfrance April 26, 2012 at 9:43 am
Another way of looking at it is game theory. Imagine the commoners as playing prisoner’s dilemma. If it’s a one-off, it’s rational to defect. (Overgraze.) But it’s an iterated PD, where the prisoners / commoners quickly learn to cooperate. Thus they do not in practice overgraze the commons because they make informal arrangements among themselves.
There are cases of over-exploitation, famously where populations are exploding but are still so poor they are using firewood for cooking. But most commons aren’t like this. There are probably more commons which are underexploited. Alpine pastures, where not everyone with rights to grazing has cows, is an example. British woodlands are almost all under-coppiced and under-pollarded.
The tragedy of the commons is probably the exception rather than the rule. And on closer examination many of these “commons” turn out to be non-renewable resources anyway, so the rate of exploitation would make no difference to the end result. Examples: peat extraction or small scale coal mining in the Forest of Dean.
dearieme April 26, 2012 at 12:15 pm
I suspect that most commons were “stinted” so each commoner (their numbers of course were highly regulated since they were typically identified as occupiers of particular houses) was entitled to only limited use – he could graze (say) one cow, two sheep, three geese, or what have you. I have seen references to unstinted commons falling into poor condition, but can’t give you an example. In England commons were usually managed by a Manor court, which isn’t an informal arrangement, quite the contrary. Sometimes, I have read, that court would be dominated by the landowner (a Lord of the Manor, a Prior …) sometimes by the land users (the commoners). I don’t know how often the landowner had commoners’ rights himself. His typical landowner’s rights included mineral rights and the right to all timber (as distinct from wood).
blokeinfrance April 26, 2012 at 12:47 pm
Dearieme, I stand corrected. Manorial Courts did indeed act as a backstop to “stint”.
But the remarkable thing is how rarely they had to act. In an age when you could get transported for stealing a handkerchief, manorial judgements were rare and imposed piffling fines which were rarely paid.
So my point about informality still stands, I think.
On the general “commons” point. Slaughtering buffalo and cutting down the Amazon rain forest is better described as plain vanilla theft than a “tragedy”.
The “tragedy” of overfishing, exhibit N0. 1 for the Hardin folk, is a bit more complex. Could an insane and obscene subsidy regime have anything to do with it, I wonder?
bloke in spain April 26, 2012 at 1:01 pm
To affirm the above:
Some old parish records, I saw, seemed to be dealing with charges for drovers grazing their charges on the village ‘common land’ which implies it was managed, at least for that village. And ownership of a house that was built on land once part of Epping Forest seemed to confer all sorts of rights to grazing, taking of wood etc. From ‘rights’ one can infer these amenities were restricted.
On a related issue, it’s worth considering the ‘public footpath’ that might run across a farmer’s land from a hamlet to the village church would only have been used by the inhabitants to go to church. That’s a whole world of difference from some modern rambler considering it a ‘right of way’ to traipse over crops.
dearieme April 26, 2012 at 1:52 pm
“The “tragedy” of overfishing…Could an insane and obscene subsidy regime have anything to do with it, I wonder?”
Could well be. But the overfishing of the Solway was done in my youth i.e.before our entry into the “Common Market”.
blokeinfrance April 26, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Could you give us a steer-link to the Solway overfishing, Dearie?
I’m sure the tragedy of the commons is real. I also suspect it’s much rarer than the Hardinistas and the socialistas suggest.
BiS hits the nail on the head. It’s a question of neighbours. He’ll no doubt be able to show that the closer to the crime is the court, the more lenient the sentence. Moving to the city has risks.
Richard April 26, 2012 at 4:00 pm
blokeinfrance (#1) said “British woodlands are almost all under-coppiced and under-pollarded”
I don’t think that’s related, as most woodland is privately owned rather than common (if we count the Forestry Commission, the National Trust and various wildlife charities as private).
The lack of coppicing is more simple economics – low value vs high transaction costs.
Growing wood is of very low value; the value comes from cutting, ageing and chopping or shaping it. So the amount one would offer to pay for coppicing rights is low.
For the landowner, the costs of granting coppicing rights is higher than the rent to be collected.
Costs include fear of legal liability for accidents, or that the coppicer may be hard to evict in the future, or loss of inheritance tax agricultural exemptions. Even if those fears are unfounded, the legal fees to get comfort would be higher than the rent.
There’s also a principal-agent issue, with most estates managed by an agent and it’s not worth his while.
More legitimate is the alternative value of the woodland for game rearing and shooting; although game and coppicing can easily co-exist, again there is a fear that they won’t.
So not, I think, a commons issue; more a problem of a legal system that does not enforce property rights in a simple, predictable and cheap manner.
Sorry, that was long and not very relevant. But I’ve been trying to rent a couple of patches of unused woodland recently, and run up against a blank wall with both estate and farm.
Thornavis. April 26, 2012 at 6:04 pm
You’re right, woods have fallen silent in both human and wildlife terms since it became uneconomic to farm them, which usually meant coppicing. It’s one of my little personal games when walking through woods to try and work out when they were last used, a minimum of fifty years is usually about my guestimate.
The best thing that has happened to woods, in the south of England at least, in the last generation or so is the great storm of 1987. This did no end of good in opening up the canopy and creating dead wood habitat, the misguided attempts to repair the ‘damage’ did more harm than good.
Richard, tell us more. What do you want to rent the wood for?
Coppicing, somewhere for the children to build treehouses, and ideally a bit of rough shooting and rabbiting (although the latter is even less likely; sporting rights would be retained by the owner).
I don’t know of a link, bloke, I just know that the trawler catches of flatfish and (especially) shrimp fell so far that families either gave up fishing or bought bigger boats and went fishing in the Firth of Clyde and further afield. My own contribution to this sad state of affairs was pretty modest – a schoolboy summer – but I admit to having been a guilty party. Still, is was worth it to have taken the helm of a trawler. So there!
Here’s a link about over fishing cockles (of which I have no experience at first or even second hand).
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2011/319/pdfs/ssien_20110319_en.pdf
Here’s a link to a book
http://www.bookscumbria.com/cgi-bin/trolleyed_public.cgi?action=showprod_2586
Here’s a quotation: “Even the fishing is disappearing. In 1896 Annan could boast a fleet of 51 shrimp trawlers, … a wee bit before my time] In 2000 Annan was home for only three shrimp trawlers… Within three years they had disappeared as well.” I don’t know what became of the trawler I helped build as a lad. My skill with a caulking iron is redundant I fear.
So Much For Subtlety April 26, 2012 at 11:59 pm
blokeinfrance – “The “tragedy” of overfishing, exhibit N0. 1 for the Hardin folk, is a bit more complex. Could an insane and obscene subsidy regime have anything to do with it, I wonder?”
You don’t need the quotes around tragedy. The main culprit was the Soviet fleet. Which for all its faults did not get EU subsidies. They simply ignored international agreements on catches for things like cod – and above all for whales.
Richard (12)
You want to do a bit of coppicing, eh?
One reason you might be getting nowhere with the owners is because (ahem) they don’t actually own the coppicing rights, which would be reserved for the villagers. Said villagers don’t excercise their rights nowadays, because as Thornavis points out, there is under-exploitation as well as over- exploitation and they can’t be bothered. So the landowner keeps schtum.
But charcoal burning still goes on, even if it’s often got to be subsidised:
http://lincstrust.org.uk/conservation/article.php?id=3
Richard, why don’t you just offer to buy a wood? Woodland is poor soil (that’s why they’re woods not fields) so should be going cheap.
Many thanks everyone for reading me maundering on.
The reason I get heated about the Commons is that it is a central plank in the AGW world government schtick. The more “tragedies” you can point to the better the argument for expropriating our rights and our votes to Brussels or the IPCC.
But with admitted exceptions (see above) the commons generally do survive well managed. So we don’t need to have our rights stolen, thanks.
blokeinfrance, the estate won’t sell land. Especially low-value woodland. It’s a cultural thing.
But interesting that I might already have coppicing rights as a villager; it is old manorial land. Thank you; I shall have to investigate.
In the meantime I’m keeping the fires burning by stealing fallen timber, but I’d rather get it on a proper basis.
As I understand it, it’s not necessarily enough to live in a village: not every inhabitant was a commoner. It usually turned on the house you lived in, I believe.
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Analyzing search results reveals a lot about Google’s view of useful content
Creating content is a process that has to get smarter all the time. Google is continually improving how it understands naturally expressed human language, as perfectly evidenced in its BERT update from last October.
Google has said – and webmaster trends analyst John Mueller has echoed – that there is really nothing drastically new to optimize for after the update, aside from ensuring that SEOs are writing naturally in their content rather than focusing too much on keywords.
The idea of creating content around topics rather than keywords is not particularly new, and so I am presenting an argument for making sure your content is addressing exactly what users want to see. In addition to all the content-research methods you know about already – performing keyword research, examining keyword intent, and using topic research tools – you should be mining the SERPs to see what Google has chosen to present, especially on the first page.
If there is anything to take from BERT, it is that, for how well Google understood query intent before, it now does it even better. So, the content Google sees as worthy of positions one and zero – as well as all the surrounding ancillary content on the page – is probably worth a closer look by SEOs who want to compete.
With all that said, let’s take a deep dive into analyzing search results for your own content creation, including looking at the various SERP features to see what they mean, discovering the apparent intent of the queries that led you to those particular results, and ultimately understanding and crafting more competitive content.
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SERP features and intent
Search for anything on Google and you’ll get about 10 organic results in the form of those famous blue links. Those are the “money” parts of a SERP, of course, but nearly as important are all the images, graphs, boxes and news selections that appear alongside the organic results, depending on the query.
Discussing every possible feature that could appear is beyond the scope of this post, and you already know about meta tags, answer boxes and carousel lists. But since our goal is to analyze searcher intent, let’s look at a few SERP features that can be telling, given the right context.
Knowledge graphs, or panels, present users with basic information about the entity they have searched for, if applicable. Search for “Hyundai,” as you see below, and you get a knowledge panel showing the full name of the company, a blurb describing it, the customer service email and phone number, stock price and so on. That covers quite a bit of information in one concise box. And just to the left, as you would expect, is the top paid result, for the brand’s American division website.
So, what can we tell from the box? It is built for the consumer. From this box alone, you can call customer service, start thinking about buying Hyundai stock, or check out the latest Hyundai models. The panel is also a type of portal to a great range of related subjects, including Hyundai’s social media pages and other car manufacturers.
And the overall nugget from this particular query? It’s for users interested in learning about and buying Hyundais. While it would be basically futile to try to rank your Hyundai blog on page one of the SERPs for a seed term such as “hyundai,” at least you know the term is more of an informational query than anything else, and with the right kind of long-tail keywords and plenty of regular posts, you might be able to push your blog out there.
We all know that images frequently appear at the top of the SERPs for certain types of queries. That last part is important. If images don’t always appear, then we have to assume Google knows which types of queries call for image results and which do not. Google does this through its natural language processing, so you know that when you search “nutrition facts,” you get websites about nutrition, but when you search “nutrition chart,” the first results you get are images.
Even beginner SEOs know how to optimize images to rank higher. My point is that when you search “nutrition chart” or “pastel shirts men,” you get image results so if you want your company to get more visible on page one for these and similarly worded queries, you had better start getting your images out there using all the known tactics for image optimization.
The “People also ask” feature is one of the most valuable on the first SERP. The PAA box usually appears under the featured snippet or video or image results. The box shows you questions that are topically related to the question you actually asked, and you can expand each question to reveal an organic result. The answer to each question acts like a miniature featured snippet, but, of course, users will see it only if they click that question.
The PAA boxes appear in results when Google determines that a user’s query is informational in nature. The query does not necessarily have to be a question to get a PAA box. However, to increase the chances of your content getting featured or at least making it as a PAA answer, you should write informational content such as a how-to guide and consider marking it up with how-to structured data.
Search an informational query related to your industry. If you are in general contracting and maintain a regularly updated blog, search “how to screw into concrete.”
If you find that you cannot compete with the featured snippet, try to write content that answers one of those PAA questions. Check out the current answers to see what they are doing well. Then, make your content better.
Writing better content
There are plenty of other features one could analyze, everything from stock market information to sports results to local packs and health features. By now you probably get the idea that by just reviewing the information right in front of your eyes, you can get clues to how to craft your own content, whether it be a blog post, image, local-pack result or “things-to-do-in” listicle.
By necessity, I have already covered how to interpret what you find on the SERPs to create ranking content. The three major types of searcher intent are:
Informational (“I want to know more.”)
Navigational (“I am looking for a specific website.”)
Transactional/Commercial (“I want to buy something.”)
Searcher intent has also been broken down into local, visual, branded, news, and video intent, among numerous other types. You can use various tools to dig deeper into specific SERP features, but my opinion is that there is no better instrument for figuring this stuff out than basic logic.
Search a query related to your field. Take an hour and really mine that first SERP for what it contains and what each part means. What is Google telling you by presenting this particular piece of content as the answer box? Why is that information in the knowledge panel? How is that People Also Ask question topically or semantically related to what I asked? What are the factors common to the content in positions one and two and six and nine and so on? How can my website compete with all of them?
Keep a few things in mind when attempting to answer these questions. If Google has ranked something in position zero, it is likely for good reason, and it may not be the written words of the content alone. Maybe that result is formatted in just the right way, as a how-to or a type of encyclopedia of similar topics. Perhaps the content intersperses written words with optimized infographics and videos.
You know those ten results on page one have something useful for searchers. Your job is to do it better. Also, remember that you can capitalize on some of your older content by updating it and optimizing it to be better than what’s on the SERPs now. Make this a habit, and keep up with it, to build your web pages’ EAT score and stay competitive.
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The state of tracking and data privacy in 2020
Here's where search marketers find themselves in the current entanglement of data and privacy and where we can expect it to go from here.
January 2020 felt like a turning point. CCPA went into effect, Google Chrome became the latest browser to commit to a cookie-less future and, after months of analytics folks sounding the alarm, digital marketers sobered to a vision of the future that looks quite different than today.
This article is not a complete history of consumer privacy nor a technical thesis on web tracking, although I link to a few good ones in the following paragraphs.
Instead, this is the state of affairs in our industry, an assessment of where search marketers find themselves in the current entanglement of data and privacy and where we can expect it to go from here.
This is also a call to action. It’s far from hyperbole to suggest that the future of digital and search marketing will be greatly defined by the actions and inactions of this current calendar year.
Why is 2020 so important? Let’s assume with some confidence that your company or clients find the following elements valuable, and review how they could be affected as the associated trends unfold this year.
Channel attribution will stumble as tracking limitations break measurability and show artificial performance fluctuations.
Campaign efficiency will lose clarity as retargeting efficacy diminishes and audience alignment blurs.
Customer experience will falter as marketers lose control of frequency capping and creative sequencing.
Despite the setbacks, it is not my intention to imply that improved regulation is a misstep for the consumers or companies we serve. Marketing is at its best when all of its stakeholders benefit and at its worst when an imbalance erodes mutual value and trust. But the inevitable path ahead, regardless of the destination, promises to be long and uncomfortable unless marketers are educated and contribute to the conversation.
That means the first step is understanding the basics.
A brief technical history of web tracking (for the generalist)
Search marketers know more than most about web tracking. We know enough to set people straight at dinner parties — “No, your Wear OS watch is not spying on you” — and follow along at conferences like SMX when a speaker references the potentially morbid future of data management platforms. Yet most of us would not feel confident in front of a whiteboard explaining how cookies store data or advising our board of directors on CCPA compliance.
That’s okay. We’ve got other superpowers, nice shiny ones that have their own merit. Yet the events unfolding in 2020 will define our role as marketers and our value to consumers. We find ourselves in the middle of a privacy debate, and we should feel equipped to participate in it with a grasp of the key concepts.
A cookie stores information that is passed between browser and server to provide consistency as users navigate pages and sites. Consistency is an operative word. For example, that consistency can benefit consumers, like the common shopping cart.
Online shoppers add a product to the cart and, as they navigate the site, the product stays in the shopping cart. They can even jump to a competitor site to price compare and, when they return, the product is still in the shopping cart. That consistency makes it easier for them to shop, navigate an authenticated portion of a site, and exist a modern multi-browser, multi-device digital world.
Consistency can also benefit marketers. Can you imagine what would happen to conversion rates if users had to authenticate several times per visit? The pace of online shopping would grind to a crawl, Amazon would self combust, and Blockbuster video would rise like a phoenix.
But that consistency can violate trust.
Some cookies are removed when you close your browser. Others can accrue data over months or years, aggregating information across many sites, sessions, purchases and content consumption. The differences between cookie types can be subtle while the implications are substantial.
Comparing first- and third-party cookies
It is important for marketers to understand that first- and third-party cookies are written, read and stored in the same way. Simo Ahava does a superb job expanding on this concept in his open-source project that is absolutely recommended reading. Here’s a snippet.
It’s common in the parlance of the web to talk about first-party cookies and third-party cookies. This is a bit of a misnomer. Cookies are pieces of information that are stored on the user’s computer. There is no distinction between first-party and third-party in how these cookies are classified and stored on the computer. What matters is the context of the access.
The difference is the top-level domain that the cookie references. A first-party cookie references and interacts with the one domain and its subdomains.
Other important web tracking concepts
Persistent cookies and session cookies refer to duration. Session cookies expire at the end of the session when the browser closes. Persistent cookies do not. Data duration will prove to be an important concept in the regulation sections.
Cookies are not the only way to track consumers online. Fingerprinting, which uses the dozens of browser and device settings as unique identifiers, has gotten a lot of attention from platform providers, including a foreshadowed assault in Google’s Privacy Sandbox announcement.
Privacy Sandbox is Google’s attempt at setting a new standard for targeted advertising with an emphasis on user privacy. In other words, Google’s ad products and Chrome browser hope to maintain agreeable levels of privacy without the aggressive first-party cookie limitations displayed by other leading browsers like Safari and Firefox.
Storage is a broad concept. Often it applies to cookie storage, and how browsers can restrict the storage of cookies, but there are other ways to store information. LocalStorage uses Javascript to store information in browsers. It appeared that alternate storage approaches offered hope for web analysts and marketers affected by cookie loss until recent browser updates made those tactics instantly antiquated.
Drivers: How we got here
It would be convenient if we could start this story with one event, like a first domino to fall, that changed the course of modern data privacy and contributed to the world we see in 2020. For example, if you ask a historian about WWI, many would point to a day in Sarajevo. One minute Ol’ Archduke Ferdinand was enjoying some sun in his convertible, the next minute his day took a turn for the worse. It is hard to find that with tracking and data privacy.
Facebook’s path to monetization certainly played a part. In the face of market skepticism about the social media business model, Facebook found a path to payday by opening the data floodgates
While unfair to give Facebook all the credit or blame, the company certainly supported the narrative that data became the new oil. An iconic Economist article drew several parallels to oil, including the consolidated, oligopolistic tendencies of former oil giants.
“The giants’ surveillance systems span the entire economy: Google can see what people search for, Facebook what they share, Amazon what they buy,” the Economist wrote. “They own app stores and operating systems, and rent out computing power…”
That consolidation of data contributed to an increase in the frequency and impact of data leaks and breaches. Like fish in a bucket, nefarious actors knew where to look to reap the biggest rewards on their hacking efforts.
It was a matter of time until corporate entities attempted to walk the blurring line of legality, introducing a new weaponization of data that occurred outside of the deepest, darkest bowels of the internet.
Enter Cambridge Analytica. Two words that changed the way every web analyst introduced themselves to strangers. “I do analytics but, you know, not in, like, a creepy way.”
Cambridge Analytica, the defunct data-mining firm entwined in political scandal, shed a frightening light on the granularity and unchecked accessibility of platform data. Investigative reporting revealed to citizens around the world that their information could not only be used by advertising campaigns to sell widgets, but also by political campaigns to sell elections. For the first time in many homes, the effects of modern data privacy became tangible and personal.
Outcomes: Where we are today
The state of data privacy in 2020 can perhaps best be understood by framing it in terms of drivers and destinations. Consumer drivers, like those mentioned in the previous section, created reactions from stakeholders. Some micro-level outcomes, like actions taken by individual consumers, were predictable.
For example, the #deletefacebook hashtag first trended after the Cambridge Analytica story broke and surveys found that three-quarters of Americans tightened their Facebook privacy settings or deleted the app on their phone.
The largest outcomes are arguably happening at macro levels, where one (re-)action affects millions or hundreds of millions of people. We have seen some of that from consumers with the adoption of ad blockers. For publishers and companies that live and die with the ad impression, losing a quarter of your ad inventory due to ad blockers was, and still is, devastating.
Political Outcomes
Only weeks after Cambridge Analytica found its infamy in the headlines, the European Union adopted GDPR to enhance and defend privacy standards for its citizens, forcing digital privacy discussions into both living rooms and board rooms around the world.
Let’s use the following Google Trends chart for “data privacy” in the United States to dive deeper into five key outcomes.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has handed out more than €114 million in fines to companies doing business in the EU since becoming enforceable in May 2018. It’s been called “Protection + Teeth” in that the law provides a variety of data protection and privacy rights to EU citizens while allowing fine enforcement of up to €20 million or 4 percent of revenue, whichever hurts violators the most.
Months later, the United States welcomed the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which went into effect in January 2020 — becoming enforceable in July. Similar to GDPR, a central theme is transparency, in that Californians have the right to understand which data is collected and how that data is shared or sold to third parties.
CCPA is interesting for a few reasons. California is material. The state represents a double-digit share of both the US population and gross domestic product. It is also not the first time that California’s novel digital privacy legislation influenced a nation-wide model. The state introduced the first data breach notification laws in 2003, and other states quickly followed.
California is not alone with CCPA, either. Two dozen US state governments have introduced bills around digital tracking and data privacy, with at least a dozen pending legislation. That includes Nevada’s SB220 which became enacted and enforceable within a matter of months in 2019.
Corporate Outcomes
Corporate responses have come in many forms, from ad blockers I mentioned to platform privacy updates to the dissolution of ad-tech providers. I will address some of these stories and trends in the following section, but, for now, let’s focus on the actions of one technology that promises to trigger exponential effects on search marketing: web browsers.
The Safari browser introduced Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) in 2017 to algorithmically limit cross-site tracking. Let’s pause to dissect the last few words in that sentence.
Algorithmically = automated decisions that prioritize scale over discernment
Limit = block immediately or after a short duration
Cross-site tracking = first- and third-party cookies
ITP 1.0 was only the beginning. From there, the following iterations tightened cookie duration, storage, and the role of first-party cookies for web analytics. Abigail Matchett explains the implications for users of Google Analytics.
“All client-side cookies (including first-party trusted cookies such as Google Analytics) were capped to seven days of storage. This may seem like a brief window as many users do not visit a website each week. However, with ITP 2.2 and ITP 2.3… all client-side cookies are now capped to 24-hours of storage for Safari users… This means that if a user visits your site on Monday, and returns on Wednesday, they will be granted a new _ga cookie by default.”
You are beginning to see why this is a big deal. Whether intended or not, these actions reinforce the use of quantitative metrics rather than quality measures by obstructing attribution. There is far more than can be said on ITP so if you are ready for a weekend read, I recommend this thorough technical assessment of the ITP 2.1 effects on analytics.
If ITP got marketer’s attention, Google reinforced it by announcing that Chrome would stop supporting third-party cookies in two years, codifying for marketers that cookie loss was not a can to be kicked down the road.
“Cookies have always been unreliable,” Simo Ahava told me. “To be blind-sided by the recent changes in web browsers means you haven’t been looking at data critically before. We are entering a post-cookie world of web analytics.”
Where it goes from here
The state of tracking and data privacy can take several paths from here. I outline a few of the most plausible then ask others in the analytics and digital space to offer their insights and recommendations.
2020 Path A: Lack of clarity leads to little change from search marketers
This outcome seemed like a real possibility in the first week of January as California enacted CCPA while enforcement deadlines got delayed. It was not yet clear what enforcement would look like later in the year and it appeared, despite big promises, that tomorrow would look a lot like today.
This path looked less likely after the second week of January. That leads us to the next section.
2020 Path B: Compounding tracking limitations keep marketers on their heels
Already in 2020 we have seen CCPA take effect, Chrome put cookies on notice, stocks for companies that rely on third-party cookies tumble, and the sacrifice of data providers that threatened consumer trust.
And that’s just January.
2020 Path C: Correction as consumer fear eases in response to industry action
The backlash to tracking and privacy is a reaction to imbalance. Consumers are protecting their data, politicians are protecting their constituents, and platforms are protecting their profits. As difficult as it is to see from our vantage point today, it’s most likely that these imbalances will normalize as stakeholders feel safe. The question is how long it will take and how many counter adjustments are required in the wake of over or under correcting.
As digital marketers, who in some ways represent both the consumers with whom we identify and the platforms with whom we depend, are in a unique position to expedite the correction and return to balance.
Finally, I would like to congratulate Simon Poulton on the birth of his first child, Matthew. We started writing this article together then someone wonderful decided to show up early. We all look forward to seeing you again at SMX someday soon. Congrats, Simon
Google says you can host your website anywhere in the world
Google’s John Mueller said that Google does not prioritize crawling of websites that are hosted in the USA. You can host your website anywhere you want
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Anyway, back to the original question, @visalvadayar , we don't prioritize crawling of sites in the US. Crawling internationally works fine, and the difference for search is minimal (the speed of light + network issues, essentially). Host your site where you want to host.
2. Google says most sites don’t have toxic links
Google’s John Mueller said that most websites do not have ‘toxic’ links. If they do, they usually created them on their own:
Most sites don't have "toxic" links, or at least, created them on their own. IMO there are more important things to focus on, by our engineers, and definitely by site owners.
— John (@JohnMu) January 28, 2020
Toxic links are spam links that have a negative impact on your search engine rankings. If you built spam links in the past, use the link disinfection tool in SEOprofiler to get rid of them:
3. How You Can Manage Thin Content on Your Website
What is thin content?
Thin content pages are pages with less than 400-500 words that do not have a clear focus. Some people also consider unoptimized pages, duplicate pages and outdated pages thin content.
How to identify thin content on your web pages
Use a website audit tool to find thin content pages on your website. Just run a website audit. The audit report shows thin content pages on your website,.
What you should do with your thin content pages
There are four strategies for dealing with thin content pages: do nothing, update the pages, redirect the pages, or remove the pages.
You don't have to do anything if the page gets many website visitors and/or if the page is ranked well on Google and other search engines. Of course, the content of the page should be up-to-date.
2. Update the page
If the content of the page is relevant but not up to date, update the page to make sure that it is relevant to your current offerings.
If the content is relevant but not detailed enough, add more information about the topic on the page. Make sure that the web page plays a relevant role in converting visitors on your website.
Updating content is less work than creating new content. In additions, the old pages usually contain some backlinks. When updating a page, you can also add videos, infographics and other content that makes the page more linkworthy.
3. Redirect the page
If you have another page on your website that contains a better version of the same content, just redirect the thin content page to the rich-content page.
4. Remove the page
If the content of a page is outdated, or if it does not comply with current regulations, it might be a good idea to remove the page from your website.
This should only be done if it is not possible to redirect the old page to another page of your website that is up-to-date.
Other errors on your web pages
Your website can contain many more errors that have a negative impact on your search engine rankings. The website audit tool helps you find them:
Check your web pages regularly (with an automated tool)
Updating or replacing content that doesn't provide value for your customers is always a good idea. You should also check the redirects on your website. One bad redirect can lead to massive problems.
4. Evergreen Content Doesn't Need To Change
Google's John Mueller was asked how can one communicate to Google that a page with evergreen content is as value as it was when it was first published several years ago. John responded that "If it's evergreen, then by definition you don't need to change it. No need to do anything special."
The SEO wanted to know if the date should be removed, updated, or something else. John said do nothing, just keep it as is.
Here are those tweets:
Saswata Baksi @am_saswat
· Jan 5, 2020
Hey, @JohnMu Any recommendations for "EVERGREEN" content, which literally need no changes for several years! How to notify Google that content still has the same value as previous! Am I need to delete the date? Or something else.
If it's evergreen, then by definition you don't need to change it. No need to do anything special. Keep your dates, make it great.
The SEO then said it would be a disadvantage not to do anything. Having an old date show in the Google search results may deter a searcher from clicking on the article in search. John responded.
Vincent Malischewski @VMalischewski
Replying to @JohnMu @am_saswat
Won't a 'great' article be disadvantaged by an old timestamp if another great article has been written more recently?
Users will probably be influenced by the earliest published date snippet in the serps
Why would an article be disadvantaged by a date?
So you should manually change the date, manipulate it, to be more recent? Either update the article or leave it alone?
5. Google updates mobile-first indexing best practices
Google has announced an update to their mobile-first indexing best practices on Twitter.
We made some significant updates to our developers documentation on mobile-first indexing (#⃣1), Whether your site has been moved over already or not, it's worth checking it out 👇https://t.co/yo4mGQZkqh
— Google Webmasters (@googlewmc) January 22, 2020
There are a few changes compared to the previous version of the guidelines. Most of the recommendations are obvious:
The mobile version and the desktop version of your website should have the same content.
Your pages should be crawlable.
Invisible elements such as meta robots and structured data should be the same for desktop and mobile.
If you use structured data on mobile pages, the URLs should point to mobile pages.
Use high quality images and the same img alt texts on mobile and desktop.
Ensure that hreflang implemantation and canonical attributes are correct.
If you have a mobile website, Google will ignore your desktop website. Google's John Mueller confirmed this on Twitter:
No, we will ignore any & all content on the desktop site if we index the mobile version. We will only index the mobile version.
— 🍌 John 🍌 (@JohnMu) January 22, 2020
Optimize your website for mobile
Google's John Mueller keeps telling webmasters and Google that they should use responsive website design to create their mobile websites.
Theoretically, you could have dedicated mobile pages (for example on an m.example.com subdomain). However, John Mueller strongly recommends avoiding dedicated mobile pages because they make things too complicated.
Having one responsive website that works with mobile and desktop is the best option.
6. Google says featured snippet URLs won’t be repeated in the regular results from now on
Google’s Danny Sullivan said on Twitter that URLs that are shown in featured snippets won’t be repeated in the regular results from now on. Until now, websites that owned the featured snippet often appeared twice on the first results page. The change has rolled out globally.
Danny Sullivan ✔ @dannysullivan
Replying to @mark_barrera and 4 others
If a web page listing is elevated into the featured snippet position, we no longer repeat the listing in the search results. This declutters the results & helps users locate relevant information more easily. Featured snippets count as one of the ten web page listings we show.
Is your website listed with a featured snippet?
Is your website listed with a featured snippet on Google’s result pages? Or is your website listed with sitelinks? Can your website be found in the image results? Knowing how your website is ranked on Google will help you to improve your web pages so that you get more conversions.
Google’s different result types
Google (and other search engines) have many different result types on their search result pages. In addition to the regular results (blue link with a short description) there are many different result types.
The Ranking Monitor in SEOprofiler shows you how your website is listed. Just enter the keywords that you want to monitor on the page ‘Monitored keywords’ in the Ranking Monitor. You can choose a country and even a particular location from which you want to check your rankings.
The Ranking Monitor automatically checks the rankings of your web pages for these keywords, and it also checks the result types. The results type is listed is displayed next to the keywords that you monitor:
Image Search Ranking
"When it comes to images the number one thing to consider is how you'd want to be found in image search? What you expect users to search for? And how can your site be useful to them when they find you?"
7. Google says hidden text does not make or break a website
Google’s John Mueller said on Reddit that Google uses many different signals for ranking and that a website won’t outrank your site just because of hidden text.
“A site is not going to outrank your site just because of hidden text. We use many, many signals for ranking. Inversely, just having hidden text on a page won’t get the site banned from Google.
Lots of sites get things wrong, lots of sites have text accidentally hidden (or even purposely hidden until you interact with the UI) — sites aren’t perfect and so our algorithms work to deal with these imperfections in a reasonable way.
Sometimes that means the top ranking site – the one our algorithms currently think is a good match for a user’s query – is one that does a lot of things technically incorrect.”
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Toledo Chamber New Members: December 2020
Happy New Year, Toledo! We've closed the books on 2020 and we are excited to get started on everything to come in 2021. However, we wouldn't be sending December off right without recognizing our incredible new members who joined the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce in December 2020. Let's take a look back at what the month brought for the business community of northwest Ohio.
Toledo Chamber New Members: November 2020
As the last leaves touch the ground and the snow begins to fall, we know it's the start of December. Here at the Chamber, we're looking forward to the start of 2021 and all the new changes and events that come with it. But first, let's celebrate our new members who joined us in November 2020.
Toledo Chamber New Members for October 2020
With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving ahead of us, November has come! We're thrilled to celebrate our newest members who joined the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce in October 2020. By joining the Toledo Chamber, you help to support our mission of advocating for a thriving business environment, leading the charge to attract and retain talent in the region, and connect business with resources and opportunities for growth.
Toledo Chamber’s Clambake 2020 presented by PNC to Support the Fight Against Childhood Hunger
Connecting Kids to Meals' Pizza Fridays. Photo courtesy of Connecting Kids to Meals
By Amanda DePerro, communications manager
Clambake 2020 presented by PNC looks entirely different this year. Unlike years past, we won’t be meeting at Hollywood Casino, we won’t be enjoying a delicious clambake meal together and we won’t be enjoying the warm September weather like we normally would for Clambake. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate, and that doesn’t mean we can’t support local organizations that are putting in the work every day to make the Toledo Region a more positive place to live for everyone, especially for the most underserved members of the community.
New Toledo Chamber Members: September 2020
This may come as a surprise, but September is over, and October has begun. As we continue into fall and look toward the leaves changing, the weather getting cooler and the upcoming holiday season, we, of course, must reflect on the changes and everything that we've done in the last month. That means reflecting on – and celebrating – the new members who joined us in September 2020.
United Way of Greater Toledo Supports Small Businesses through iPledge Program
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses here in the Toledo Region and around the world have been hit hard. However, northwest Ohio organizations have been working hard to support the community. One such organization is the United Way of Greater Toledo and its new iPledge program, focused on spreading the word about local small businesses and driving consumers to their doors – and websites.
Toledo Chamber New Members: August 2020
As the summer winds down and we look toward fall, it's time to recognize our newest members who joined the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce in August 2020. We're thrilled to welcome these new members to our established group of more than 2,300 organizations throughout the Toledo Region.
Celebrating Reopenings with the Business Reboot Ribbon Cutting Blitz
In line with the goal of the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Northwest Ohio Business Reboot Initiative to help businesses throughout the region successfully reopen and retool through the COVID-19 pandemic, the chamber has been celebrating reopenings with ribbon cuttings throughout the region. The effort, called the Business Reboot Ribbon Cutting Blitz, is comprised of five-minute ribbon cuttings and is the perfect way to commemorate your business’ return to work, the office or retooling initiative.
Toledo Chamber New Members: June 2020
July is here, and that means plenty of sunshine, socially distance outdoor fun and blue skies. The Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce has a lot to celebrate, including plenty of business reopenings and Ribbon Cutting Blitz celebrations. But we also want to take the time to celebrate and welcome our newest members. Congratulations and thank you to the new Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce members who joined in June 2020!
The Ability Center Creates Accessibility Fact Sheet to Help Businesses Create Welcoming and Inclusive Space for People with Disabilities
While the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has provided guidelines to help give individuals with disabilities the same opportunities when accessing public accommodations since it was signed into law 30 years ago by President George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990, there is still much work to do to encourage our community – and the world – to take proactive steps to create welcoming and inclusive spaces.
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Seasonic's New Power Supply Lineup for Sept.
By Marcus Yam, Andrea Ferrario - Tom's Hardware Italy 04 June 2011
More power to Seasonic this fall.
Seasonic, a big maker of power supplies, showed at Computex its 80 PLUS certified Platinum offerings. Arriving in September, its new high-end modular solution in the Platinum series will be available in 860 to 1000 watt versions with 92 percent efficiency at 110V. For cooling, Seasonic touts its Hybrid Silent Fan Control that works can work in three ways: fanless, silent and cooling. Both have six PCIe connectors.
For those who don't need the Platinum bling, the company also offers solutions with 80 Plus Gold certification. Two models, between 1250 and 1050 watt, are SLI certified by Nvidia. The 1250 watt model has eight PCIe connectors, while the 1050 watt model has six PCIe connectors. These are also planned for September.
The hush-hush crowd will want to look at two fanless PSUs at 400 and 460 watts.
As for 80 Plus Bronze – Seasonic says that high-quality components have made the bronze level one that is effectively dead.
ChaobSiroc 04 June 2011 21:07
"Seasonic says that high-quality components have made the bronze level one that is effectively dead."
Perhaps you meant to write "dead silent"? Dead PSU's are not good.
UmeNNis 04 June 2011 21:37
No... I think it meant they aren't going to make Bronze anymore....
dread_cthulhu 04 June 2011 22:04
Yes... I was somewhat confused by that statement as well...
ikefu 04 June 2011 22:14
I think it means they are killing off the 80 plus bronze line of PSUs. They have such easy access to good components now that everything they make will exceed Bronze certification.
I have a Seasonic X-750 with two Radeon 6850s in crossfire. Best PSU I have ever worked with hands down. Love the silent fan operation and 100% modular cabling.
mister g 04 June 2011 22:21
As long as they keep on making or upgrade their TFX line I'm good, otherwise I'll have to go to other companies for any upgrades; though I've yet to see one rated as 80 Plus Bronze.
4745454b 04 June 2011 23:29
I slightly disagree with this statement. As I tried pointing out in a thread, I don't view Gold/platinum PSUs worth it yet. You're talking about a 10% increase in efficiency for an extra $100. It will take years for that to pay off. Bronze/silver PSUs seem to be the best bang for buck right now. This of course will change over time and eventually gold will become the norm. But I think it's a bit silly to declare Bronze dead.
bit_user 04 June 2011 23:38
we gonna miss u too, dude.
whysobluepandabear 05 June 2011 02:23
dread_cthulhuYes... I was somewhat confused by that statement as well...How?
Let's break it down shall we?
"As for 80 Plus Bronze – Seasonic says that high-quality components have made the bronze level one that is effectively dead."
Okay, so first off, we see "high-quality components" .....hmm, high quality components. They're specifying the quality level of these parts, going out of their way to say something special. Probably indicating that they're better than your average parts. Why would they go out of their way to specify that, if not to say "We use such amazing parts, that those once HIGH standards, are now to us, peasant level and a joke".
And finally, since they're using "high-quality components", the Bronze level is no longer even going to be produced. You can tell, because they also mention above that they're introducing those fancy 80 + PLATINUM certified models.
So again, where did you possibly get confused in that statement? I hate to be critical, but seriously, there was no where to get lost. They have the Platinum levels, and because of high quality parts, are ditching the Bronze level as even being a standard they participate in.
"We have high quality parts, so we're shipping you Bronze level PSU's that are effectively dead on arrival". Amazing how you somehow got THAT translation.
dstln 05 June 2011 02:53
4745454bI slightly disagree with this statement. As I tried pointing out in a thread, I don't view Gold/platinum PSUs worth it yet. You're talking about a 10% increase in efficiency for an extra $100. It will take years for that to pay off. Bronze/silver PSUs seem to be the best bang for buck right now. This of course will change over time and eventually gold will become the norm. But I think it's a bit silly to declare Bronze dead.
You don't use your power supplies for years?
The wording was confusing. Especially when reading early in the morning :P
If they would have used a well constructed sentence to clearly bring their point across it would read as follows:
"Seasonic says that they have decided to use higher quality parts on all of their PSU's now so their 80 Plus Bronze line will be discontinued."
Obviously lower quality parts are cheaper so they are just choosing to only offer more expensive PSU's with better efficiency certifications.
I have a 400watt gold certified fanless Seasonic PSU on a 0db PC I built for listening to music with my Sennheiser cans. Seasonic is pretty much the best PSU maker as far as I'm concerned.
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DEAD RUDE
Widow reveals she was fat shamed at her husband’s funeral by guests who said she ‘should have lost weight’ for the occasion
Lydia Hawken
Updated: 26 Jun 2019, 22:48
A WIDOW has revealed she was fat-shamed at her husband's funeral by cruel guests who said she should have "lost weight" before criticising her outfit choice.
In a personal essay for Love What Matters, the widow recalled how her husband died in a tragic motorcycle accident earlier this year which left him with severe brain injuries.
The widow claims a guest at her husband's funeral made a fat-shaming comment as the coffin was being lowered into the graveCredit: Getty - Contributor
Devastated by the loss, the woman - known online as Toni Z - says the "silence in my house" was unbearable and comforted herself by looking at old photos of her partner in the days that followed.
When the funeral came around a few weeks later, the widow naturally wore a black dress which is standard protocol for both the family and guests paying their respects.
She said: "There were many people there. Some I knew well, others I didn't know at all."
However as her husband's coffin was being lowered into the grave, Toni overheard a guest she didn't know very well make a snide comment.
The guest said Toni should have lost weight ahead of the funeral and 'worn a cuter dress'Credit: Getty - Contributor
"They're putting her husband in the ground. You'd think she would've lost a few more pounds and worn a cuter dress," the widow claims she overhead them say.
Understandably, Toni was affected by the remarks - especially as her husband's funeral "should have been a safe zone".
Although the widow admits that she's gained over two stone since losing her husband, she said: "Grief hits you in ways you can't understand unless you've experienced it. And I can assure you that the last thing on your radar will be your weight."
I've gained 35 pounds since my husband's passing. And I love all 247 pounds of me.
Toni Z
Luckily, Toni's sister - who also overheard the guest's fat-shaming comments - turned to her and said: "Okay. New plan. Bury her instead and then we go eat 20 burgers."
After the wake had ended, the sisters drove to a nearby In-N-Out burger chain where the widow says she "ate 5 burgers" in her fat-shamer's name.
Rounding up her defiant essay, Toni said: "I've gained 35 pounds since my husband's passing. And I love all 247 pounds [17.5 stone] of me. It's a shame you don't."
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HORROR ON THE MOUNTAIN
Two Brits hospitalised as tourists cheat death after coach overturns and almost plummets down steep ravine in Canary Isles
Police say only the driver's skill saved a disaster today on the picturesque Canary island of La Gomera.
Rita Sobot
Gerard Couzens
TWO British holidaymakers have been injured after a tourist coach with 22 passengers on board overturned in the Canary Islands.
The wounded pair- both from the UK - were rushed to hospital following the drama on the island of La Gomera.
A coach driver has been hailed as a hero after stopping his bus plummeting down a ravine
The coach driver has been hailed as a hero by police after the group narrowly missed death when the brakes failed and they faced plummeting down a ravine.
The tourist bus overturned as the driver struggled to get it under control as it travelled down a narrow mountain road and came to rest just centimetres away from the edge of the ravine and its concrete buffers.
If not for his brave actions, the coach would have plunged down the steep barranco, one of the natural features of La Gomera which is increasingly becoming a holiday favourite with Brits.
Were you involved in the crash or know someone who was? Please get in touch: email mark.hodge@the-sun.co.uk or call +44 (0) 207 782 4398
Most of the terrified passengers escaped with cuts and bruises but one man was seriously injured.
He was identified as 70, but other reports said he was 89, he suffered a head injury and a broken arm.
Another woman, aged 67, hurt her back. Both are believed to be British.
They were taken to the Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe whilst the other bus occupants were ferried to a local health centre.
The accident happened at 10.40am today on the rough CV-13 mountain road in the Arguayoda area of the municipality of Alajeró.
One source said “several people” had been taken to Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Hospital but no-one was available at the island hospital to confirm the exact number and their current condition.
The source said the British man who was the most seriously injured was “bleeding heavily from a head wound” and had possibly suffered a broken arm.
She said: “He was serious but he was talking on the way to hospital.
“His wife was also taken to hospital but she was less serious.”
The bus ended up inches from a cliff after its breaks failed at the top of the mountain
The bus pictured overturned dangerously close to the ravine's edge
The emergency services said there was dense fog at the time and visibility was particularly bad this high up on the island.
There were 22 British tourists on board, together with two tour guides and the driver.
One of the first rescuers on the scene Nicolas Rodriguez said: “If it had gone over the edge of the mountain we’d have been looking at a lot of victims.
“Everyone on board the vehicle could easily have died.”
Rodriguez, deputy mayor of Alajero a ten minute drive from the crash scene, got in his car and sped to the area after hearing about the accident.
He said: “I got there fearing there had been people killed. People were in shock.
Casualties were taken to the Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
“The front and back windows of the coach were smashed and most people had managed to get out themselves even thought the vehicle was on its side but some were still trapped inside.
“Some were crying but most couldn’t say anything because of the shock they were in. It was pretty distressing."
He added: “The coach overturned just before a sharp bend with a drop over the side of the mountain of around 700 feet.
“If it had gone over that abyss we’d have been looking at a lot of victims. Everyone on board that vehicle could have died.
“The driver prevented what could have been a terrible tragedy."
The Mayor of Alajeró, Manuel Ramos Plasencia, said the brakes on the coach failed and it was the driver's experience that prevented it from falling down the ravine.
He said: “The driver said he had problems with the brakes and he pulled off a very intelligent manoeuvre because he managed to make sure the vehicle overturned on the road without going off the side.
“Fortunately there was no loss of life. Two people have been injured, one seriously.”
A spokesman for a local government-run emergency services coordinator said: “The seriously-injured man had a head injury and an upper limb injury.
The 67-year-old woman had a back injury.
“The alert we received was that a bus with tourists on board had overturned on the CV-13 road in the area of Arguayoda.
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“The casualties were taken to Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Hospital after being evaluated and stabilised at the scene.
“Firefighters secured the vehicle and cooperated with other emergency services, including the police and Civil Protection workers.”
An investigation into the cause of the accident, led by Civil Guard officers coordinated by a local court, is now underway.
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Andy C, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mikey, Don Diablo and more added to EDC UK Lineup
The Electric Daisy Carnival will be returning to Milton Keynes Bowl this year, with the first artists having been announced a few weeks ago for the 4 stages that will take to the bowl on Saturday 9th July.
News has just landed that Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Andy C, Alison Wonderland and Don Diablo will also be joining the line up, with each playing on different stages throughout the day.
EDC UK is the British brainchild of the US festival giants that have taken their bright and colourful brand of festival all over the world, with the UK instalment having been taking place for just under 5 years.
The 4 stages at Milton Keynes bowl will play host to four different sounds. You will be able to hear EDM on the Kinetic Field, trance on Cosmic Meadow as EDC teams up with Dreamstate, drum & bass and dubstep at Circuit Grounds courtesy of Bassrush and finally, house and garage in Pepsi Max’s Neon Garden. Each stage boasts a long line of guest DJs and special guests who are due to be announced next week.
Kinetic Field will be where the glow sticks will fly as EDM giants Avicii, Axwell & Ingrosso, Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, Martin Solveig, Oliver Heldens, Robin Schulz and a special act play here. Trance superstars Aly & Fila will play alongside Andy Moor, Ferry Corsten (as Gouryella), Ilan Bluestone, John O’Callaghan, Markus Schulz, Paul Van Dyk, Simon O’Shine and Standerwick.
As thinks get bassy at Circuit Grounds you will be able to heard dubstep all stars Caspa and Rusko playing back to back, not to mention Culture Shock, Friction, Goldie, Noisia, Pendulum, Rene Lavice, Roni Size & Krust’s Full Cycle project, Sigma and another special act, to be announced soon. Finally, Neon Garden will welcome 99 Souls, DJ EZ, Duke Dumont, Jauz, Lost Frequencies, and Philip George.
Photos courtesy of Circle Tallent Agency
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8th Grade Math Olympiad Problems with Solutions PDF
Math Olympiad January 4, 2020 geevarcb
8th Grade Math Olympiad provides an opportunity for middle school students to develop positive attitudes towards analytical thinking and mathematics that can assist in future careers. There are quite a few Math Competition for middle school children’s some of the notables are MATHCOUNTS, Math Kangaroo, MOEMS Math Olympiad, AMC 8, Shoreline Math Olympiad. Some competition are school, chapter, state and national level. Some competition has levels of competitions – school, chapter, state and national. The topics from a typical middle school mathematics curriculum.
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Home Feature Stories Epidemic Prevention for COVID-19 Tzu Chi Provides Food Aid to 500 Families in Guatemala During Covid-19 Pandemic
Tzu Chi Provides Food Aid to 500 Families in Guatemala During Covid-19 Pandemic
Saturday, 06 June 2020 10:25 Tzu Chi Foundation
In Guatemala in central America, the coronavirus pandemic has pushed to the brink many families who were already disadvantaged. Charity organizations cannot enter their villages, and villagers cannot leave to go to work.
Before the outbreak, a Priest Pbro. Luis Felipe Alonso Baeza of Parroquia Inmaculada Concepción de Villa Nueva, Guatemala, conducted a survey by sending out volunteer for home visits. Villa Nueva is the third largest city in the Department of Guatemala; it is 16 kilometers south of the national capital, Guatemala City. The volunteers discovered that nearly 10 percent of people were disadvantaged families in need of assistance. “Among the 1.05 million people, there are about 100,000 who need help,” they reported.
After the coronavirus outbreak, church volunteers often went to villages. Once they saw a house hanging a white flag, in a plea for help. In the house was a mother of three; she was an assistant on a school bus who had lost her job due to the closure of the school.
The epidemic has made life even harder for those already struggling to make ends meet. The Church contacted the Tzu Chi Foundation via Mr. Oscar of “#Juntos502”, a charity organization.
The Tzu Chi volunteers immediately responded to the request by purchasing needed materials. To pack the goods, 14 volunteers from the Church and the Foundation gathered at the home of Tzu Chi volunteer Chang Tzu-ren, a bright and airy space. Mr. Oscar provided face masks to keep everyone safe.
The volunteers prepared carefully each relief package. Besides including rice bran and other necessities, the volunteers put in cards of Master Cheng Yen’s daily reminders and Jing Si Aphorisms -- they hope to bring positive energy to help people through these difficult times.
After the packaging, the goods were shipped by truck with a driver arranged by Mr. Oscar. At the site, Tzu Chi volunteers presented locally made cloth masks to everyone, and wished them good health.
The distribution site was in the area of Guatemala most severely infected by the virus. Because of this, the volunteers were not allowed to enter. Thus, on behalf of the Tzu Chi Foundation, Chang Tzu-ren donated the goods to the Church, for the Father and his fellow volunteers to deliver.
They held the distribution for 502 households. Each family received bags of rice bran, rice, oatmeal, corn flour, milk powder, black beans, and sugar. While the Tzu Chi volunteers were unable to join the distribution, they reminded the local volunteers to use personal protection equipment properly.
Seeing the photos and words recorded by the local volunteers, the Tzu Chi volunteers felt very touched when they saw the smiles on the faces of recipients. Every package was full of love and blessings from Tzu Chi volunteers and everyone who cares around the world.
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" Continue even when it is hard to go on, release even when it is hard to let go, endure even when it is hard to bear; this is how we build our character. "
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Mitigating COVID-19 impacts and getting education systems up and running again: Lessons from Sierra Leone
Posted by Chris Berry and Edward Davis | Apr 22, 2020 | Coronavirus, Learning | 0
This blog was written by Edward Davis, Senior Thematic Lead on teachers and teaching, Global Partnership for Education and Chris Berry, Senior Education Adviser, Department for International Development (DFID). It provides reflexions on some of the lessons from the Sierra Leone Ebola education response that could be relevant for countries facing shutdowns of their education systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was originally published on the Global Partnership for Education website on 8 April 2020.
A few girls who enrolled back in school after they had completed the transition program following the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone. DFID/Chris Berry
As the DFID education advisers in Sierra Leone from when the Ebola crisis hit in 2014 to when Sierra Leone was officially declared Ebola free in 2015, we were involved in helping the government keep learning going, protect vulnerable children when schools were closed, reopen schools safely and make up for learning gains lost.
We reflect here on some of the lessons from the Sierra Leone Ebola education response that could be relevant for countries facing shutdowns of their education systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The immediate crisis response
Although there are lots of parallels, there are also big differences between the Ebola epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ebola mortality rate resulted in heightened fear among the population, and behaviour changed dramatically, which eventually reduced transmission rates.
It appears that changes in behaviour are taking longer with COVID-19. Ebola was not as infectious as the coronavirus and people had to be symptomatic to be infectious. This was relatively easy to determine from temperature checks.
This meant that it was easier to safely open and operate schools when infection rates where under control. It also meant that though hygiene precautions were necessary for the safe operating of schools, social distancing wasn’t.
Without a vaccine for COVID-19 yet, it’s unclear how long social distancing measures will need to stay in place, affecting reopening of schools and the speed at which this can be done while avoiding new clusters of infections and secondary epidemics.
This could lead to a very disruptive stop-go period during recovery, with schools reopening and then closing again – we should plan for this.
It also means that authorities may decide to wait for zero cases plus the two-week incubation period before reopening schools. This may mean long closures in some countries, nationally or locally – again we need to prepare for this.
Therefore, in terms of the secondary education impacts and successful mitigations we need to prioritize learning and evidence and get this documented and disseminated as we could have done a better job at learning from Ebola.
Below are some thoughts on what is useful to know about the immediate crisis response.
From mitigation to recovery and reopening of schools
Produce learning continuity programs broadcast through radio, TV and online, and provide resources such as radios, textbooks, study guides and equipment to the poorest. This can be accompanied through free call-in numbers for asking questions, or through establishing a remote tutoring service using toll-free numbers at a local level.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and teachers: Make sure that all health and safety guidance and standard operating procedures are implemented. Teachers can used to monitoring and address psychosocial wellbeing of children. Special attention needs to be paid to vulnerable groups: children with special educational needs and adolescent girls. Monitoring the psychosocial well being of teachers and responding appropriately is also necessary.
Track learning at different grade levels: Learning was not monitored during the Ebola epidemic. It essential to track progress in key areas like early grade literacy and numeracy and key subjects at secondary to know who is being reached and how well students are learning so that interventions can be adapted accordingly.
Know the poorest will be affected the most by economic shocks. Annual household income in Sierra Leone fell from US$336 to US$131 during the Ebola epidemic and there was an increase in girls getting pregnant. Interventions will be needed to protect the poorest and most vulnerable and enable them to continue learning, such as conditional cash transfers.
Prepare for officials and teachers having other duties or being forced to leave their jobs. Crisis and post-crisis education budgets will be under pressure but for rapid and effective recovery, and education systems must keep their teachers. It is essential to support teachers through the crisis, enable them to take part in continuity of learning and prepare them for recovery and reopening as well as addressing recruitment gaps if these emerge. Salaries were maintained during the Ebola crisis and specially designed training courses prepared for returning teachers.
Helping schools to reopen
Some of the lessons from school reopening after Ebola that might be useful to consider include:
Reopen schools only when it’s safe to do so: Opening schools sends a message that things are returning to normal, but safety of students and teachers is paramount. During Ebola many schools were used as Ebola treatment centers and needed deep cleaning and new supplies of books and equipment. Reopening had to be planned and prepared for with health and wellbeing ensured. This included provision for handwashing stations in schools and psychosocial support for those who had been affected. The decision on when to reopen was data driven, based on the number of days the country had been Ebola free. All schools were opened in April 2015 after the number of Ebola cases fell to just six in the previous week.
Accelerate learning: School closures, even with mitigation measures, will result in slower learning progress. The poorest children are likely to fall further behind their richer peers. When schools reopen, large-scale assessment can identify learning gaps and inform remedial programming and learning opportunities so that all children catch up to grade level rapidly. After Ebola, the Government of Sierra Leone developed and implemented an accelerated curriculum, which was rolled out to teachers in all schools and designed to help students catch up.
Take a multi-sectoral approach to recovery: The impacts of infectious diseases like COVID-19 or Ebola can be felt across economic and social sectors. The approach to recovery should be coherent across sectors to rebuild effectively. Sierra Leone developed a Presidential Recovery Plan to guide investment and effort across livelihoods, social protection, education, and health.
Track progress with real time data: Regular, reliable data is crucial to guide decisions as schools are reopened. Mobile phones had been widely used to track the Ebola epidemic and this technology was used by the government to get monthly updates on progress with school reopening and identify hotspots for support.
Target additional support to the most vulnerable: During Ebola, there was a spike in teenage pregnancy while schools were closed and many children were directly affected by the loss of family members. When schools reopened, pregnant and lactating mothers found it difficult to get back to school. The government set up a transition program in July 2015 and 3,000 girls who had become pregnant during the Ebola epidemic benefited.
Use recovery as an opportunity for reform: A crisis like Ebola or COVID-19 forces policy makers to think differently about delivery and can also help forge political consensus. During the Ebola recovery period, the Sierra Leone government accelerated progress on approval of non-registered schools and conducted a payroll cleaning exercise, which removed ghost teachers from the payroll. Both issues had presented long standing challenges to the system.
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National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day 2014: History and Cool Facts
By Larry Ong
April 1, 2014 Updated: July 18, 2015
April 2 is National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day in the United States.
American soldiers in World War II were said to have invented the peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They did so simply by combining those three items in their rations.
After the soldiers returned home after the war, peanut butter and jelly sales supposedly soared.
Here are some facts about the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and the peanut from the National Peanut Board:
– The average child will eat 1,500 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before he/she graduates high school.
– 10 billion peanut butter and jelly sandwiches can be made from the amount of peanuts consumed by Americans in a year.
– Grand Saline, TX holds the title for the world’s largest peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Weighing in at 1,342 pounds, this PBJ sandwich is the reigning champ since September 7, 2002.
– Americans spend about $800 million a year on peanut butter.
– President Thomas Jefferson and President Jimmy Carter were peanut farmers.
– There’s a peanut on the Moon thanks to Astronaut Alan Shepard.
– Six cities in the U.S. are named Peanut: Peanut, California; Lower Peanut, Pennsylvania; Upper Peanut, Pennsylvania; Peanut, Pennsylvania, Peanut, Tennessee; and Peanut West Virginia.
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Home Articles Style These are the best dressed gentlemen at the Cannes Film Festival
These are the best dressed gentlemen at the Cannes Film Festival
From Taron Egerton’s velvet spin on the classic tuxedo to Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio’s off-duty looks, here are the best styles from the annual event
Words: Jonathan Wells
Every year, the Cannes Film Festival brings out the best dressed men from around the world. We should know, as Gentleman’s Journal annually descends on the Riviera for the event, taking the city by storm for a series of star-studded events.
This year, as always, we took inspiration from the most influential figures in the film industry. This year, directors from Quentin Tarantino to Nicolas Winding Refn have served up some seriously stylish slices of celluloid — and this fashion thankfully extends to the red carpet. So, from flowery prints to formalwear, take a look at this year’s best-dressed stars…
Richard Madden, Taron Egerton and Javier Bardem have formalwear all (black) tied up
With more galas, premieres and awards ceremonies taking place with every passing year, standing out in the monochrome world of black tie is becomingly increasingly difficult. Thank your lucky stars for our stars, then, who took to the red carpet in Cannes with subtle spins on classic looks.
In 2019, it was the Rocketman duo of Taron Egerton and Richard Madden who stole the show, with the Scottish Bodyguard actor wearing a chic white double-breasted Giorgio Armani, and Egerton shrugging on a tastefully-cut velvet tuxedo. Of course, if you’ve got the stature (and the statuettes), classic black tie will never fail to turn heads — as expertly proven by Javier Bardem and his velvet slippers.
Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert Pattinson are kings of off-duty style
All eyes may be on the red carpet at Cannes, but it also pays to take a look at stars’ street style. Whether we’re learning secrets of the trade at the press conferences, or interviewing actors on the Croisette at photocalls, some of our favourite looks are always spotted away from the premieres.
First up comes the indomitable duo of Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio, brought together in Tarantino’s Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. At the film’s photocall, DiCaprio showed mastery of the open collar shirt and sunglasses pairing, while Brad pulled off his accessorising — a flat cap and Breitling Premier Norton Edition — with aplomb. Robert Pattinson similarly stood out; his wardrobe an education in relaxed suiting.
Miles Teller and Richard Madden (again) bloom in Cuban-collared floral prints
Restraint wasn’t a watchword in Cannes this year. Even Bill Murray turned up to his latest film’s photocall wearing a bright pink shirt. And, despite the weather not shining to the extent of many actor’s wardrobes, some particularly showy stars made up for the cloud cover.
Just take Miles Teller, whose Cuban collar and moustache paired perfectly with a yellow floral print for a dose of sunny South American style. Or Richard Madden, who makes his second entry on this list with an all-black ensemble pepped up and popping with a floral print — presumably taking inspiration from his co-star at the Rocketman press conference.
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Lego’s plastic wheelchair guy is a seismic shift in a toy box
There are 150 million children with disabilities worldwide, yet positive representation is almost non-existent. No wonder the new Lego figure has caused such delight
Lego’s wheelchair-using mini-figure at the Nuremberg toy fair. Photograph: Daniel Karmann/AFP/Getty Images
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Sometimes the smallest of things have the capacity to make the biggest of impacts. Last week Lego unveiled its first ever wheelchair-using mini-figure at Nuremberg toy fair, an inch-tall plastic boy sporting a beanie and hoodie who forms part of a Fun in the Park set going on sale in June this year. For a small guy he’s been making big waves, inspiring global press coverage and online jubilation from Lego fans, parents and disability groups.
“But he’s just a little guy,” I hear you say, “a plastic dude out for a wheel in the park with his dog and a bunch of other mini-figures. What’s the big deal?”
Lego unveils first ever minifigure in wheelchair
The message behind Lego’s wheelie boy is so much larger than his teeny-tiny stature. His birth in the toy box marks a seismic shift within children’s industries. There are 150 million children with disabilities worldwide, yet until now they have scarcely ever seen themselves positively reflected in the media and toys they consume.
In her recently published book Disability and Popular Culture, Australian academic Katie Ellis writes: “Toys mirror the values of the society that produce them …” If Lego is mirroring, it’s reflecting a better world. Intentionally or not, it has sent out a powerful message of inclusion.
Lego seems to have been unprepared for the excitement its wheelchair-using boy would cause. When he rolled on to the stands of Nuremberg Toy Fair, Lego wasn’t treating him as anything special – he was just nestled among the crowd. The company hadn’t prepared any photos for journalists and, when approached by the Press Association, could only say that he would reach the shops in June. Yet the figure’s very existence was noteworthy, so unusual that he grabbed the headlines during a week of international toy fairs. (Alongside big-bottomed, flat-footed “normal woman” Barbie – but that’s a whole other story.)
How do you grow a positive self-esteem when the culture around you appears to place no value on your existence?
The delighted response only highlights the size of the void that Lego’s wheelchair boy comes to fill. This beast is ravenous because we’ve never really fed it before.
The toys, TV, films, games, apps and books that entertain and educate our children barely feature children with any kind of impairment or difference. Their lives are not reflected. They’re invisible. How do you grow a positive self-esteem when the culture around you appears to place no value on your existence? It does not celebrate you. On the rare occasions when you are depicted, it’s frequently as a disability stereotype – in a medical setting (toy hospital set), as an evil baddie (Captain Hook) or associated with charity (BBC’s Children in Need). Your hopes, dreams, imaginations and experiences are ignored. You are culturally marginalised. Washed away by the mainstream. As the academic and bio-ethicist Tom Shakespeare – himself a wheelchair user – said, there’s a danger that disabled children will feel “like permanent outsiders in the world”.
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When did you last see disability represented positively in a children’s film, cartoon, or computer game? Have you ever seen a set of emojis that reflect the disabled experience in a celebratory way? Alexandra Strick of Inclusive Minds, a group calling for greater representation of disabled children in publishing, says, “The disturbingly low number of books featuring disabled characters is a perpetual concern. I’m frequently asked for lists of books which feature disabled characters. It’s extremely challenging to find more than a handful.”
Everyone knows there’s something wrong with how we represent disabled people, but it seems no one knows quite how to fix it. We dance delicately around disability, scared to offend or get it wrong, so we don’t do it. This exclusion is causing damage to millions of children, yet the answer is quite simple. Just include it in an incidental, celebratory way. Move on from the baseline negative, which treats disability as somehow lesser, in need of fixing or overcoming, and see it for what it is – benign human variation, part of the spectrum of human life. Let’s hope that one day positive representations of disability are included so seamlessly across children’s industries that they cease to be noteworthy at all.
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Blog by Robert & Matthew Johnston | June 12th, 2014
Barrie great place to invest, ranks 3rd: study
Improved GO train service among keys to growth
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By Laurie Watt
Barrie has the bones to make it one of the province’s best places to invest, the Real Estate Investment Network says.
Released Tuesday, the network’s Too Ontario Towns list ranks Kitchener/Cambridge as tops, followed by Hamilton, then by Barrie. Orillia makes the list at number 11, thanks, in part, to its proximity to Barrie, but also its investment in post-secondary education and downtown revitalization.
“This (report) consolidates all the key economic drivers that underpin the real estate market and is a forward-looking document, identifying markets that will outperform over the next four to five years,” said senior analyst Don Campbell, adding REIN has been doing such studies for 22 years.
It was about 10 years ago when Barrie made its first appearance on the hot real estate list.
“The GO train was coming. Over the next decade, we said, Barrie will grow by leaps and bounds. Barrie just kept hitting singles and doubles and instead of cottage country — it’s a city where people want to live,” Campbell recalled.
He suggested Barrie’s leaders continue to invest in infrastructure — the hard and soft services that make life easier to live — including roads and recreation and restaurants.
Economic development director Hany Kirolos said that’s been a focus for Barrie, both with its downtown revitalization efforts and its focus on business.
“What we continue to do by way of supporting and facilitating the expansion and retention of our current business base fuels not only our quality of life, but also residential and industrial/commercial/institutional real estate investment opportunities,” he said.
Helping move Barrie move up the scale — in desirability to live and invest — and driving up prices is the GO train, an initiative Barrie jumped aboard as preserved and upgraded an old rail line linking to Union Station.
“A few years ago, GO decided to ramp up their commuter train. We said, ‘You’ll see intensification and Gen Y moving in, lowering the average age. You’ll need new restaurants’.”
That’s exactly what’s happened.
With almost 20 per cent of our population younger than 15, REIN forecasts “an above-average number of renters coming on the market” as well as a demand for more high-rise living.
Barrie’s waterfront and its proximity to the ski hills help sell the city to Gen Y, the impact of which Campbell warns against underestimating.
“There is the same number of Gen Ys as baby boomers, 27 per cent. You saw what the baby boomers did to the economy, the housing market and the car market. They’re OK with living in condos. It’s community focused and easy to walk to places.”
The study also highlighted wage gains in the city.
“It seems Barrie weekly earnings are finally catching up to the Ontario average, as the average weekly earnings in December 2013 were 7.2-per-cent higher than the same time the previous year,” the study noted.
With 15 residential developments in various stages of completion, housing construction in the city is forecast to remain on par with 2013 levels, with a value of $102 million. They range from downtown high rises to townhomes on the edge of a wetland.
The resale market is also tight, with the average price rising 6.1 per cent last year over 2012.
REIN noted that south-end prices tend to be higher, because of the more established Barrie South GO station, which helped drive up prices. The Allandale Waterfront GO station, which opened in 2012, is expected to have the same impact on central Barrie.
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Woman who claimed Breastcheck was negligent in her screening loses High Court case
Six months after receiving a normal screening result, the Wexford mother-of-two was diagnosed with breast cancer.
By Sean Murray Friday 29 May 2020, 5:48 PM
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A WOMAN WHO claimed that a cancer screening at a Breastcheck mobile unit was carried out negligently has lost her case at the High Court.
In a lengthy judgement issued today, Ms Justice Niamh Hyland found no negligence when Siobhan Freeney was screened in June 2015 and it was reported as normal.
Furthermore, the HSE acted appropriately in not identifying the mother-of-two for clinical recall following the June screening, according to the judge.
Siobhan Freeney was subsequently diagnosed with breast cancer in December 2015 after she identified symptoms and was referred by her GP for a hospital assessment.
The HSE had denied all claims.
Alleged negligence
The 59-year-old woman from Gorey in Wexford has not worked for some time and had to retire from her job as a special needs assistant last year due to the ongoing effects of her treatment for cancer.
In May 2010, she first felt a lump in her left breast. Following tests it was determined to be benign. She was subsequently referred to the Breastcheck service and received an initial mammogram in May 2011.
She received two routine recalls, in May 2013 and June 2015.
In June 2015, Freeney’s screening was read by two radiologists. Neither felt a clinical recall was necessary. A clinical recall in this context is when a woman reports symptoms that a doctor then feels worthy of further examination or when such symptoms are observed by the radiographer at the time of the screening.
When she later noticed symptoms in November of the same year, she sought medical attention and was diagnosed with breast cancer.
She received chemotherapy and also a mastectomy. The judge noted: “Happily, the treatment was successful and the plantiff is, at present, free of cancer.”
In her case before the High Court, she alleged the June 2015 screening was carried out negligently. She said she should have been clinically recalled and sent for further examination, which would have meant her cancer was diagnosed sooner.
While Siobhan Freeney accepted her treatment would have included a mastectomy in any case, she may have avoided chemotherapy and radiotherapy – and the side effects of these treatments – had she been diagnosed earlier.
In her judgement, Ms Justice Hyland said that – to determine if the plaintiff had been harmed by the alleged negligence – she had to consider whether the cancer was present in June 2015 and if it would have been diagnosed had Freeney been clinically recalled at the time.
Evidence was provided by a number of witnesses, including the radiologists who read the test, the radiographer who completed the test and other experts.
A note made by the radiologist who conducted the screening of Freeney describing her symptoms was made correctly in the judge’s view. As described by the patient, it did not warrant a clinical recall.
In the exchange – according to this note – the patient referred to pain she felt in her right breast and was concerned about a lump in that area.
According to the note, she agreed that this was not a new lump but she had “renewed concern over it because of the pain”.
As she did not raise awareness to the radiographer of a new cyst, the fact that a clinical recall was not recommended fell within their guidelines.
As the radiologists who analysed Freeney’s screening were also made aware of this note, the fact that they did not recommend a clinical recall was within the scope of guidelines on such matters, the judge found.
Furthermore, after hearing evidence on the size of the woman’s tumour and how it had grown, the judge determined that it was a “true interval cancer”.
This is defined in the judgement as one that “showed normal or benign features in the previous screening mammograms”.
The judge said: “I find that the plaintiff’s cancer was a true interval cancer, i.e. it showed normal or benign features in the screening mammogram of June 2015 and therefore reporting the mammogram as normal was not negligent.
Equally, the defendant (HSE) acted appropriately in not identifying the plaintiff for clinical recall following her screening in June 2015.
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New in vitro test results1 show that a mouthwash containing CPC Technology is effective in reducing the viral load of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, by 99.9%2 after 30 seconds of rinsing.
As news breaks of a potentially effective vaccine against Covid-19, new preliminary test results provide further encouraging progress in the search for possible additional measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus3.
Microbac Laboratories, an independent and internationally accredited testing facility working on behalf of Unilever Research Laboratories, has found that rinsing with mouthwash containing CPC Technology for 30 seconds is effective in reducing the viral load of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, by 99.9%2.
CPC Technology is already widely used by the dental industry and is known for its antibacterial and anti-virus benefits. The preliminary lab test results show that, in addition to helping to prevent many oral diseases and problems, it could have an important role as an additional preventative measure to reduce the transmission of coronavirus3, when used as directed on the pack.
Eminent scientists have reviewed the Unilever research data and agree that it is in the public interest to share the results widely.
Building on existing research
The preliminary lab test results on SARS-CoV-2 build on existing Unilever research published on the biology research platform BioRxiv and follow ongoing discussions in the global medical and scientific community around the potential use of mouthwash as an additional measure to reduce the transmission of the virus.
Research continues, including into the duration of the effect, but a previous study4 on a small group of patients infected with Covid-19 suggest that viral load – the amount of virus particles a person is carrying – may be reduced in the mouth for up to six hours by using mouthwashes containing CPC Technology.
These preliminary test results showing the efficacy of CPC Technology against the SARS-CoV-2 virus are the latest in a large range of studies that are evaluating the efficacy of mouthwash technology against a number of viruses. In the tests we have done, only CPC Technology has to date shown consistently positive results.
“While research has previously been published into the effect of mouthwashes against surrogate coronaviruses, this is the first study in a laboratory to demonstrate that mouthwashes containing CPC can be effective against the actual virus responsible for Covid-19, and that they do indeed lower the viral load in recognised tests of mouthwash use,” says Dr Angela Rasmussen, Associate Research Scientist at the Center for Infection and Immunity at the Columbia Mailman School of Public Health in the US.
Dr Rasmussen adds: “Other research on the duration of effect of CPC in a mouthwash on bacteria and coronavirus would suggest that the reduction in infectious viral load is likely to be sustained over time. This effect has also been demonstrated on a small sample of Covid-19 patients.”
An additional preventative measure
The virus that causes Covid-19 spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose, which has been detected before, during and after the acute phase of illness, as well as in asymptomatic cases5. Therefore, reducing the viral load in the mouth could help to reduce transmission. The findings indicate that mouthwash could become an important addition to other protective measures like handwashing, physical distancing and mask wearing.
“Given its long history of safe use, and wide availability across the world, using a mouthwash that contains CPC Technology could offer a simple, effective and safe step for people to take alongside existing Covid-19 protection and prevention measures as recommended by their health authorities,” says Professor Iain Chapple, Head of Research at the Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK.
He adds: “The results are promising and warrant further exploration with in vitro and human clinical studies. These are important to understand the substantivity of the anti-viral effect, in other words how long it lasts for in vivo. People should also continue to take all other existing precautions against the spread of the virus, including physical distancing, hand and surface hygiene, and face coverings.”
Sharing results and raising awareness
While mouthwash containing CPC Technology is not a cure or a proven way to prevent the transmission of coronavirus, the results are promising, and something which the Unilever Oral Care team wanted to share, given the critical stage of the pandemic.
“The results of the study are a promising step on our journey to understanding how mouthwashes could help reduce the spread of coronavirus alongside other preventative measures. Although our research is ongoing, we are sharing the results now so people can consider introducing a CPC-based mouthwash into their daily routine,” confirms Dr Glyn Roberts, Head of Unilever Oral Care R&D.
He adds: “Mouthwash products from other companies containing CPC could also have a positive effect, and we are sharing the findings in the spirit of openness and collaboration. We encourage others to continue research into the role that oral care products may have as an additional preventative measure during the pandemic. We are committed to making CPC-based products available in as many countries as possible in the coming months6.”
1 In vitro test which attempts to simulate viral load in the mouth
2 Results subject to final audit
3 All references to coronavirus refer to ‘SARS-CoV-2’, the virus strain responsible for Covid-19
4 Efficacy of commercial mouth-rinses on SARS-CoV-2 viral load in saliva: randomised control trial in Singapore (non-Unilever research)
5 WHO: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1 and L.L. Fernandes et al., Journal of Dental Research, 1–9 https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0022034520960070
6 Excluding North America
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Lawsuit: Weddings should be exempt from virus orders
by: Barton Deiters
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Is a wedding and reception a religious service that should be exempt from the governor’s executive order limiting gatherings?
That’s the question to be decided in a federal lawsuit filed on behalf of a young Byron Center couple and the Holland venue where the wedding was planned for Friday.
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For a century, the Baker Furniture Warehouse, 217 E. 24th St. in Holland, warehoused the products of the premier furniture manufacturer. Now it is a venue for receptions and parties known as the Baker Group.
PDF: Read the lawsuit here
Now, according to a federal lawsuit, sometimes it’s a de facto church.
Kiley Stuller and David Van Solkema have been planning their wedding since May — they are registered at Bed Bath & Beyond and Target. They planned to have their ceremony and reception at the East 24th Street venue.
But their plans ran afoul of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order limiting indoor gatherings to 10 and outdoor gatherings to 100.
After trying to convince Ottawa County’s health department to allow the ceremony, they received a cease and desist order instead.
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“A wedding is sacred, it doesn’t matter the particular venue of the wedding,” said Robert Muise, who runs the controversial Ann Arbor-based American Freedom Law Center
The lawsuit argues that because the executive order has not been enforced against worship services, both the wedding and the reception should be allowed at the Holland venue.
“Christians believe it is not just the wedding but the wedding feast itself that is very much part of the religious worship. Christ performed his first miracle at the wedding feast of Cana where he changed water into wine for the guests,” Muise said. “Christians believe that where two or more gather in Christ’s name, Christ is present,”
The county sees things differently.
“If at Notre Dame, my alma mater, they opened with a prayer, according to these plaintiffs, they could hold maybe 3,000 viewers in Notre Dame Stadium,” said Ottawa County corporate counsel Doug Van Essen.
Van Essen said the governor has decided not to enforce the executive order against organized worship services but not other events.
“Just because there are religious overtones to funeral and a wedding – which there certainly are – doesn’t mean anyone is exempt, including churches and restaurants, from the limitation,” he said.
Van Essen said there is a difference between a wedding and a restaurant because it is an hours-long event where people interact in much different ways than at a restaurant where groups of two to five people sit together separated from everyone else.
Muise said the wedding is presided over by a minister and is clearly an act of worship.
“What about all these protests that went on with hundreds and hundreds with the governor standing arm-in-arm not social distancing, not wearing masks,” Muise said, adding that his clients repeatedly tried to get permission and the lawsuit was a last resort.
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The lawsuit is against the governor, state Attorney General Dana Nessel and Ottawa County.
The governor’s office declined to comment on pending legislation.
Muise would not make his clients available for an interview.
Muise’s law center has filed dozens of suits on behalf of conservative causes, many of which are thrown out before they make it before a judge or jury.
The Southern Poverty Law Center lists the law firm as a group due to their aggressive advocacy and lawsuits supporting what the center says were anti-Islamic causes.
Muise bristled when he was asked about whether his clients are aware of the center’s status.
“Quite frankly, it’s a rather offensive question from you,” Muse said Tuesday.
He went on to say the Southern Poverty Law Center does not like Christians and wants to silence him. He talked about his Catholicism, his 12 children, his service as a Marine and then left the Zoom conference.
“We’re done, thank you,” he said before signing off.
On Tuesday, Muise filed a preliminary injunction and restraining order asking the court to allow the wedding on Friday.
A hearing for that request is tentatively scheduled for Thursday.
At the event's peak mid-day Sunday, MSP said about 20 to 25 protesters were present. Most people in front of the Capitol were police officers or members of the press. The event remained calm and troopers said no arrests were made.
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The big changes one Dallas non-profit made to help kids stay connected in the pandemic
by: Catenya McHenry
Posted: Sep 21, 2020 / 05:56 AM EDT / Updated: Oct 28, 2020 / 12:28 PM EDT
DALLAS, Texas (KXAN) — Studies from the Centers for Disease Control show how the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected communities of color, showing long-standing systemic health and social inequities have put these groups at greater risk. Education can be a contributing factor – which is why some non-profit organizations like Big Thought in Dallas, Texas, are working to close that gap.
It’s been around for more than 30 years and today serves 150,000 children from kindergarten through 12th grade, many from low-income families or marginalized communities.
As president and CEO, Byron Sanders says it’s his mission to continue Big Thought’s efforts aimed at empowering youth. But when the pandemic hit back in March, Sanders questioned his ability to continue that work.
“I think about that date — March 13. It’s seared in my brain — when we went to shelter in place,” Sanders said. “Immediately, we had to make sure we could stabilize our own ship, our team had what they needed to be able to work remotely.”
Making changes — and quickly
Before the pandemic, Big Thought’s efforts were in-person and interactive, including after-school and summer programs on campuses and other places like the Texas State Fair. They had never halted operations, but in a matter of days, Byron and his team had to completely re-think how they would move forward.
A Big Thought volunteer helps children with an activity before the pandemic changed how programs worked (Courtesy Big Thought)
“We were, quite frankly, redesigning ourselves as we went through this. It’s almost an unrecognizable organization,” Sanders said.
As shelter-in-place orders went into effect across the state, Big Thought sent out what it called a “summer needs survey.” It was a short questionnaire asking for families’ concerns. More than 1,100 responded, noting that safety was their top priority, followed by academic progress and financial stress.
Sixty-five percent of respondents also noted they were essential and healthcare workers who had to be on the front lines, so Big Thought wanted to help those families first by obtaining an emergency license to open a child care facility in Dallas’ medical district.
Bridging the digital divide
Big Thought then turned to its student programs.
“The second thing [families] were concerned about was, they knew they were going to be on deck for a lot of digital and remote learning — those who had devices and connectivity and those who didn’t — and we recognized we’re gonna have to find digital solutions,” Sanders said. “We’re also gonna have to find socially-distanced solutions, and we’re gonna have to have hybrid.”
Access to technology was already a problem for many of the students and only made worse by the pandemic.
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“The digital divide has reared its head as one of those things that separates communities from the haves and the have nots and communities of color largely from concentrated poverty areas are the ones who are most at risk, who are not able to be connected,” Sanders said.
Big Thought leaned on the support of 700 other organizations and corporate sponsors. A $200,000 donation from Boeing and a fund called Neighborhood Resource Initiative made it possible to purchase computers and other technology for families.
Children like eight-year-old Yohan Morgan were thrilled to be able to connect, learn and visit places across the globe he’d never seen in person.
Yohan Morgan, Claudia Morgan and Zaya Morgan (Courtesy Morgan Family)
“I got to learn about financial literary, cybersecurity, doing arts and crafts, going to the Grand Canyon. It was very fun,” Yohan Morgan said. “I’ve never visited the Grand Canyon before online, so it was pretty amazing.”
Big Thought also realized that children would need a break from their screens and would need more social and emotional learning so it collaborated with another partner, Dallas City of Learning, to assemble creative learning kits.
“It was definitely engaging and also sparked creativity,” says Yohan’s mom, Claudia Morgan.
Families like the Morgans received a kit every two weeks which included STEM activities and materials to help students stay engaged and stimulated.
“We’re an organization where we’re all about creative learning and we had to embrace our own creativity and meet the needs of families,” Sanders said.
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The pandemic has brought more than just operational challenges for Big Thought. In addition to lower enrollment, donations can be dependent on the economy, which means money could be an even bigger concern if the pandemic persists. There’s also the question of measuring the success of what they’re doing now. Big Thought is still gathering year to year, 2019-2020 data which they do each year in preparation for their October reports. That information will tell them what adjustments are needed to continue serving their community.
Although enrollment is down in its programs, Big Thought says its job is to continue reaching families, especially those in marginalized communities.
“One of the stories they’re going to tell in reflecting on this time, as we go back and reflect on what happened during coronavirus, will be these stories of inspiration from people who knew that there were families out there that desperately needed us to be there for them and we created brand new models of being able to do that for them,” Sanders said.
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Ghana to Celebrate New Fashion Week Event
By Ricci Shryock
Coccolily fashion label, by Ghanaian designer Naana Tennachie Yankey
At the first-ever Ghana Fashion and Design Week this fall, catwalk spectators can expect to see styles that accentuate the hips and shoulders, said the event’s spokesperson, Ivy Prosper.
“At the moment the popular styles that I have seen have a lot to do with emphasizing the hips and the shoulders - jumpers that emphasize the hips,” said Prosper. “They’ll be gathered on the hip area, or have extra pocket detailing that juts out to make it look like your hips are bigger than they actually are. Here people appreciate a woman’s hips, and the thickness of her hip area is considered to be nice.”
Prosper added that event organizers were inspired to create the event after both the rising successes of fashion weeks in Nigeria and South Africa as well as the fact that “countries within the continent are developing among industries like diamonds, gold, agriculture. Not only that, but the creativity of the people within the continent is also evolving.”
This month’s Italian edition of men’s Vogue, L’Uomo Vogue, published an Africa issue, and Prosper commented on some of the criticisms that arose (such as the choice to picture United Nations Chief Ban ki-Moon the cover, instead of an African): “I think that there’s always going to be negative and positive for anything that’s put out there,” she said. “You’re not going to be able to show everything in one publication, unfortunately, because it is something that is diverse. Within [Ghana] and within this continent, there are so many different ways of fashion being shown.”
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Maoist Rebels' Blockade Affects Food Prices in Nepal
Residents of Nepal say the price of food is rising because of a Maoist rebel blockade that has kept vehicles off all major roads.
People in the capital, Kathmandu, say vegetables cost more because the transport of vital supplies has been disrupted.
Few vehicles are on the roads Wednesday because many drivers fear the rebels. During previous blockades, rebels attacked drivers who ignored the ban.
The blockade and a strike called for April are part of a campaign to topple King Gyanendra's government. The rebels want to replace the Hindu monarchy with a communist state.
The blockade comes amid a split in the Maoist's leadership.
Rebel chief Prachanda announced Tuesday that two senior members, Rabindra Shrestha and Mani Thapa were expelled for "counter-revolutionary" activities.
The pair had accused Prachanda and another leader, Baburam Bhattarai of being soft on the monarchy and avoiding battle.
The government has posted hundreds of soldiers along key mountain highways and offered escorts to vehicles defying the blockade. It has also offered compensation to victims of any attacks, and says it has arranged adequate food and other essential supplies for major cities and towns to prevent shortages during the blockade.
Authorities renewed an amnesty offer to the rebels Monday, promising them cash rewards of up to $14,000 if they surrender and turn in their weapons.
Almost 13,000 people have been killed since the Maoists began their insurgency in 1996.
The rebels have forged a loose alliance with Nepal's main political parties, which were ousted after King Gyanendra dissolved the elected government and seized absolute power in February of last year. The king said he had to act because the government had failed to control the Maoist rebellion.
Some information for this report was provided by AFP, AP and Reuters.
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Japan, China Territorial Tensions Rising Over Unmanned Drones
By Daniel Schearf
FILE - An unidentified plane flies near disputed islands, called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China, in the air over the East China Sea, in this handout photo taken by Japan Air Self-Defence Force and released by Joint Staff of the Defence Ministry
SEOUL - The long-running territorial dispute between China and Japan over a remote group of islands is in the spotlight this week as the two countries conduct massive military exercises. Analysts warn the drills and China’s increased use of drone aircraft in the region raise the risk of an unintended confrontation.
Japan on Friday begins a week of live-fire military drills involving 34,000 troops, navy destroyers, jet fighters and amphibious assault vehicles.
The exercises include operations to defend remote islands from attack and come as Tokyo and Beijing are testing each other in a war of words over the disputed Senkaku islands, known as Diaoyu in China.
Japanese media report Prime Minister Shinzo Abe this month approved a plan to shoot down any foreign drones that refuse to leave Japan's airspace.
Kyodo news agency reports Abe decided on the tough policy in response to China's flying a drone in September near the islands.
Although not yet officially confirmed, Japan has for months been considering the measure to protect the waters surrounding the Japan-administered islands.
China's military spokesman said an attack on its aircraft would be considered an act of war and that it would strike back.
Rory Medcalf, the director of the international security program at Sydney's Lowey Institute, said China's introduction of drones into the dispute, and pledge to defend them, has made the situation more unpredictable.
“So, the Chinese have kind of put Japan into an awkward position. If it lets them pass, or if it lets them fly over disputed, contested airspace then China is further establishing its presence there," he said. "But, if Japan strikes back, then it's really escalating tensions potentially towards conflict.”
Beijing has been aggressively developing its unmanned aerial vehicles and last year unveiled armed attack drones that appeared to be modeled on U.S. versions.
China's Foreign Ministry played down its military's talk of war by implying Japan was hyping the situation in order to build up its defenses.
Japan's neighbors, who suffered from its World War II aggression, are wary of plans by Tokyo to increase the military operations allowed under its pacifist constitution.
But China is the one asserting its power in the region and testing Japan's defense of the islands. Beijing sends weekly, and sometimes daily, patrols of ships and jet fighters near the islands, forcing Japan to respond by scrambling its own jets.
Abe this week said Japan would not tolerate any use of force by China to change the status quo. Beijing responded by calling Japanese politicians “arrogant” and “self-deceiving” over the dispute.
“The real problem isn't really so much the war of words, it is that the jet scrambling and fleets navigating in the disputed area, there could be a miscalculation with serious consequences,” said Jeff Kingston, director of Asian Studies at Japan's Temple University.
China’s official Xinhua news agency this month revealed Chinese nuclear submarines are being sent on regular sea patrols. Chinese destroyers earlier this year for the first time sailed the strait between Russia and Japan, raising eyebrows in Tokyo.
Japan's exercises begin as China finishes up its own military exercises. China's navy earlier this month began weeks of drills in the West Pacific with, for the first time, all three of its navy fleets. Xinhua reports the exercises are aimed at improving combat abilities on the high seas.
Medcalf said the coinciding exercises could also help the two sides release some steam and prevent more threatening posturing. But he said Japan-China hostility is not likely to cool down any time soon.
“Tension is becoming the new normal in relations between China and Japan. And, the best we can probably hope for is that they find informal ways of managing this, informal ways of their navies and their maritime forces really signaling to one another or keeping out of each others way," Medcalf said. "It's possible that over the next, I guess, ten to twenty years they will work this out and perhaps reach some new political understandings. The danger zone will be, I think, in the next few years before they reach these new levels of understanding.”
Medcalf said one positive step would be if the countries establish operational hotlines between their forces to prevent unintentional confrontations from turning into a bigger conflict.
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Separatist Leader Says He Is Taking Power in Ukraine's Luhansk Region
FILE - Igor Plotnitsky speaks to reporters after talks on a cease-fire in Ukraine in Minsk, Belarus, Sept. 5, 2014. Plotnitsky, the Kremlin-installed leader of the Russian-occupied part of Ukraine's Luhansk Oblast, resigned Nov. 24, 2017, "due to he
A senior separatist official of the Ukrainian region of Luhansk says he is taking over power from regional chief Igor Plotnitsky, who said earlier in the week that a coup attempt was trying to force him out of office.
Security Minister Leonid Pasechnik said Friday that he was taking over after Plotnitsky resigned for health reasons. There was no verification of the claim from Plotnitsky.
Both men are part of a pro-Russian rebel group that has ruled Luhansk for several years but has recently been troubled by infighting.
"Today, Igor Venediktovich Plotnitsky resigned for health reasons. Multiple war wounds, the effects of blast injuries, took their toll," Pasechnik said in a video posted on pro-rebel news sites.
Earlier this week, armed men blocked the central streets of the Luhansk region's main city, also called Luhansk. Plotnitsky said it was a coup attempt by supporters of Igor Kornet, the rebel region's interior minister, whom Plotnitsky had recently fired.
Plotnitsky later said he had the situation under control.
Luhansk and the neighboring Donetsk region rebelled against rule from Ukraine's government, based in Kyiv, in 2014 and declared themselves independent.
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Saudis Set to Launch Counterterror Coalition Commanded by Ex-Pakistan General Sharif
By Ayaz Gul
FILE - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks at the opening ceremony of Future Investment Initiative Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2107. Saudi Arabia's crown prince has promised to return the ultraconservative kingdom to a more
ISLAMABAD - A Saudi-led Muslim military coalition, commanded by a celebrated former Pakistan army chief, will be officially launched on Sunday when Riyadh hosts defense ministers of the participating nations at its inaugural meeting.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Defense Minister of Saudi Arabia, will open the meeting of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition or IMCTC, said an official statement issued on the eve of the event.
The statement explains that the “pan-Islamic coalition” of 41 predominantly Sunni Muslim countries will coordinate and multiply their individual efforts in the global fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
“The meeting [in the Saudi capital] marks the official launch of the IMCTC and strengthens the cooperation and integration of member countries in the coalition,” it reads.
While supporters dubbed the Saudi-led coalition the “Muslim NATO,” skeptics, including those in Pakistan, continue to question its objectives and see it as a sectarian-based grouping against rival Shi’ite Iran, Syria and Iraq.
Saudi officials announced formation of the coalition in 2015, headquartered in Riyadh, with a mission to fight terrorism, particularly to counter the threat of Islamic State.
Tehran has opposed the move from the outset, however, and has been lobbying against it, believing it is aimed at increasing Saudi influence in the region.
The coalition’s formation specifically has been the focus of debate in Pakistan after former Pakistani military chief Raheel Sharif was appointed as IMCTC’s first commander.
Former Pakistani military chief Raheel Sharif, see
Former Pakistani military chief Raheel Sharif, seen in this Nov. 21, 2016 file photo, has been appointed as Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition's first commander.
Critics have warned that Islamabad’s participation could upset the country’s minority Shi’ite community and undermine bilateral relations with Iran, which shares a nearly 1,000-kilometer border with Pakistan.
The Pakistani Senate — upper house of parliament — witnessed another heated debate on the issue this week where opposition members urged the government not to give any undertakings in Sunday’s meeting in Riyadh without taking the parliament into confidence.
Senator Farhatullah Babar, in his speech, noted that the coalition encompasses four key areas, including ideology, communications, counter-terrorism financing and military. Those areas, particularly ideology, present potential pitfalls and challenges with possible consequences for Pakistan, local media quoted Babar as saying.
A day after IMCTC's inaugural meeting, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and head of the country’s main spy agency, ISI, among others also plan to visit Riyadh on Monday at the invitation of the Saudi leadership for important consultations, although it is not known exactly what the issues are.
“If the IMCTC turns out to be a Saudi platform to bash geopolitical enemies and advance sectarian narratives, then this country [Pakistan] would best stay away from such a misadventure,” warned the leading English language newspaper, DAWN, in an editorial Saturday.
The newspaper noted with concern the Saudi crown prince’s statement issued Friday in which he dubbed Iran’s supreme leader “the Hitler of the Middle East.”
In its announcement ahead of Sunday’s meeting, the IMCTC quoted its commander, General Sharif, as saying that terrorism is the biggest challenge confronting the Muslim world.
“The IMCTC encompasses an integrated approach to coordinate and unite on the four key domains of ideology, communications, counterterrorism financing, and military, in order to fight all forms of terrorism and extremism and to effectively join other international security and peacekeeping efforts,” Sharif said.
The general retired in November 2016 and is credited with effectively countering terrorist groups operating in Pakistan during his three-year tenure as the chief of the powerful military.
But Shi’ite community leaders and independent critics in Pakistan have criticized the government, as well as Sharif, for accepting the assignment, fearing it would fuel domestic sectarian rivalries.
Pakistan has always walked a tightrope while trying to maintain a balance between its immediate neighbor, Iran, and also Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Kingdom hosts hundreds of thousands of Pakistani expatriates, and is a key source of oil supplies to Islamabad on deferred payments and cash grants to help Pakistan’s traditionally struggling economy.
The Pakistan government, under extreme domestic pressure, had refused to join Saudi-led military operations against Iran-backed Shia Houthi rebels in Yemen in 2015.
The parliament barred then-prime minister Nawaz Sharif from joining the operation, saying Pakistan's involvement in a foreign conflict would exacerbate sectarian tensions at home and upset its friends in the Muslim world.
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Black South Carolina Man Files Lawsuit Against Cops That Forced Him To Stand Outside Naked At Gunpoint
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A Rock Hill man has filed a lawsuit against the city, claiming he was naked and afraid outside at gunpoint while police searched his home in 2019.
The lawsuit was filed Monday in York County court by lawyers for Jethro Devane. The lawsuit names the city of Rock Hill as the defendant.
The suit seeks damages from the city and alleges violations of civil rights, gross negligence, civil assault and battery, emotional distress, and false imprisonment.
Devane said Tuesday in a news conference he was scared for his life when confronted by police at his door after seeing a light outside. Devane said he went to the door naked, then a gun was pointed at him by police.
“I know I was in danger,” Devane said. “He walked up with a gun...it was pointed at me.”
The police department defended the action after it happened in 2019.
The lawsuit
In the lawsuit, Devane and lawyer, Justin Bamberg, state Devane believed Rock Hill Police Department officers would shoot him if he did not comply with orders as officers searched the area for juveniles. The officers did not have a search warrant nor did they ask for permission to search Devane’s home, the lawsuit states.
Bamberg said in a written statement that Devane, 71, was humiliated and subjected to an illegal search.
“The Officers effectively kidnapped Plaintiff against his will when he was forced out of his house at gunpoint under the duress that he would be shot for failing to comply or closing his door and then held him against his will at gunpoint outside of his own home completely naked in public view,” the lawsuit states. “The Officers proceeded to conduct a full search of Plaintiff’s residence while Plaintiff remained held at gun point completely naked and afraid.”
The lawsuit states the police cursed at Devane and did not know his name at the time of the incident.
The incident was captured on police body cameras, according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit said Devane filed a complaint with the police department. The police department found the officers to be discourteous but no other action was taken.
In a written statement from Bamberg’s office, Bamberg and Devane said they want a public apology from the city and Police Chief Chris Watts.
The lawsuit names the officers involved but those officers are not named as defendants.
The city of Rock Hill has 30 days to respond in writing to the lawsuit, under South Carolina law.
Rock Hill police defend their actions
Rock Hill Police Department Lt. Michael Chavis, spokesman for the department, said Tuesday the police department was aware the lawsuit has been filed, but declined comment.
“We do not comment on pending litigation,” Chavis said.
In 2019, the department issued a written statement about the incident, according to Chavis. Police detained Devane and checked the home for Devane’s safety while searching for the suspects, the statement said.
Here is the full statement issued in 2019:
“On June 3rd , 2019, Rock Hill Police Officers responded to a call for service on Douglas Street at 3:55 am, where the complainant reported to dispatch his vehicle had just been broken into by four subjects, possibly juveniles. Our officers began responding to the area and were updated the subjects were walking on Lucky Lane. One of our officers observed the subjects on Lucky Lane as the subjects fled on foot. Our officer gave pursuit on foot and the subjects ran behind 236 Lucky Lane. During this foot pursuit, additional officers were responding to the area to assist in apprehension. These officers arrived in the area going into the backyard of 236 Lucky Lane where the subjects just ran.”
“As the officers continued through the backyard, they came upon 237 Barber Street, which is directly behind 236 Lucky Lane. The officers observed the grass to be uncut, a swimming pool unmaintained, and the door of the residence standing completely open. There were no lights on inside the residence or outside the residence. Officers believed the residence to be unoccupied.
“Our officers focused on the residence due to the circumstances which lead them there. With the reasonable belief the subjects could have run inside the residence, the residence appearing to be abandoned, and in the interest of public safety to make sure no one else was inside being harmed, our officers decided to physically check the residence. While making approach, they encountered Mr. Devane who appeared in the doorway, only being illuminated by the officer’s flashlights. All the lights to residence were still off. Mr. Devane was detained by officers for safety as the residence was still not completely checked. Officers then conducted a protective sweep of the residence. Once officers were able to verify Mr. Devane’s identity and account of his being at the residence they left the scene and continued checking the area for the subjects who broke into the vehicle.”
Chaplin Spencer, a lawyers for the city, said the city released that previous statement. An outside law firm representing the city is handling the case, Spencer said.
Man who filed suit says his life was at risk
In an onlinze Zoom news conference call with the media Tuesday, Devane said he woke up to a nightmare.
The police officer had a gun in his face and Devane said he complied despite being naked and terrified.
“I did what the man said,” Devane said Tuesday. “He’s got the gun, not me. He could have took my life.”
Devane said he was nice and cordial to the officer, whom Devane said both threatened him and laughed at the situation. A second officer, female, could see him in his nude state, Devane said.
“I tried to talk as nice as I could,” Devane said. “There was six of them and one of me.”
Devane said he owns other nearby properties and did not give police authority to search any of his properties.
Bamberg said in the news conference the police conduct was “ridiculous, “ and “disgusting.” Bamberg said the actions took place in a “lower class” neighborhood, but would not have happened in other, more affluent areas of the city.
Bamberg said the police were running around the neighborhood like vigilantes.
“Why do we have to be advocating for human dignity?” Bamberg said.
The police claimed to be looking for teens that night in 2019 but found Devane who clearly was not a teenager, Bamberg said.
“Mr. Devane was not treated with an ounce of decency,” Bamberg said. “Is this how we want policing in our neighborhoods?”
[via Rock Hill Herald]
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Varian Brings Machine Learning to Proton Treatment Planning with Eclipse v16 | Varian
Varian Brings Machine Learning to Proton Treatment Planning with Eclipse v16
PALO ALTO, Calif., March 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --
RapidPlan PT is the first clinical application of machine learning in proton treatment planning
RT Peer Review is designed to streamline and accelerate the radiation therapy peer review process
Eclipse v16 has received CE mark and is 510(k) pending
Driven by its Intelligent Cancer Care approach in developing new solutions that use advanced technologies like machine learning, Varian (NYSE: VAR), today announced the newest release of its treatment planning system, Eclipse™ v16. This new release includes intelligent features such as RapidPlan® PT, the first clinical application of machine learning in proton treatment planning, and RT Peer Review, which is a collaborative workspace designed to streamline and accelerate the peer review process for radiotherapy treatment plans.
Previously only available for photon-based radiotherapy treatment planning, RapidPlan is knowledge-based treatment planning software that enables clinicians to leverage knowledge and data from similar prior treatment plans to quickly develop high-quality personalized plans for patients. This knowledge-based planning software is now available for proton treatment planning with RapidPlan PT. The software also allows dose prediction with machine learning models that can be used as a decision support tool to determine which patients would be appropriate for proton or photon therapy. Varian is the first vendor in the industry to offer machine learning capability in both proton and photon treatment planning.
"With the number of operational proton treatment rooms continuing to increase, there is a need for experienced proton therapy clinicians," said Kolleen Kennedy, chief growth officer, president, Proton Solutions, Varian. "RapidPlan PT helps bridge the learning curve, allowing established centers to share their models and clinical experience. The machine learning in RapidPlan PT has the potential to reduce proton treatment plan optimization from a one to eight hour process, as reported by clinical proton centers, to less than 10 minutes, while also potentially improving plan quality."
In many radiotherapy departments, radiation therapy peer review meetings have been routinely integrated into the clinical QA process for safer healthcare delivery for the patient. Although the relevant patient information is manually retrievable from the clinical database, there is currently no efficient and effective platform to support these peer reviews. The RT Peer Review feature in Eclipse v16 is designed for the oncology community to seamlessly integrate this review process into their normal clinical workflow by automatically presenting the necessary information that is required for peer review.
Eclipse v16 has received the CE mark and is 510(k) pending. For more information on Eclipse v16, visit www.varian.com/eclipse.
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Endangered badger takes up residence at Desert Centre in Osoyoos
Local Journalism Initiative
Oct. 8, 2020 9:30 a.m.
By Dale Boyd, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Times-Chronicle
Visitors to the Desert Centre in Osoyoos are catching a very rare sight as an endangered badger has taken up residence — the first spotted near the centre in 15 years.
On Sept. 11 guests mentioned they had spotted a badger to Leor Oren, manager of the Desert Centre in Osoyoos.
“I assumed they were just making it up or saw something else. So I really drilled them hard and questioned them to see if it was actually a badger and the description they gave was bang on,” Oren said.
The search was on. Two days later, Oren noticed a burrow near the spot of the first sighting. He set up motion detecting wildlife cameras near the burrow which captured a lot of visiting critters, but no badger.
“I didn’t get a photo of the badger. I did get photos of so many other species that use the burrow,” Oren said.
A bobcat, skunks and cottontail rabbits popped by to use the burrow, but still no badger until Oct. 1 when visitors on the walking loop at the Desert Centre captured a photo of it.
“Now we are at 100 per cent confirmed badger sighting and it has been around for three weeks which is amazing, amazing news,” Oren said.
Badgers are endangered, red-listed in B.C., with approximately 300 individuals across the province and only an estimated 30 in the Okanagan area.
“So it’s quite the sighting because there are not a lot of them and because they are nocturnal and during the day they will be hiding in their burrows. So seeing one is quite the rare event,” Oren said.
Oren himself has yet to see the Desert Centre’s newest resident with his own eyes.
“Every time someone else sees it I go and check and it’s gone. So, it shows you that even if it is around it’s still very hard to see,” Oren said.
Badgers play an important role in the ecosystem, building burrows which play host to many other species, as Oren’s wildlife cameras captured.
“Burrowing owls highly depend on badgers to dig their burrows for them. Burrowing owls give birth and have nests inside the burrows of the badger. The burrowing owls do not dig by themselves. So, the burrowing owls depend on the badger, so many other species depend on the badger’s burrows for shelter,” Oren said. “Just having the badger here adds so much biodiversity for the Desert Centre.”
With low numbers of badgers in the province, Oren noted their biggest threat is road mortality. Being nocturnal, short and on the move a lot, the species crosses roads often in the middle of the night.
“In areas where there are high populations of badgers you will see signs of them. So it is very important to drive slower and really pay attention,” Oren said. “The best thing we can do to help badgers is protect grasslands. Grasslands is their favourite habitat. So if British Columbia can provide habitat for badgers, protected habitat, protected grasslands, then we will hopefully see badgers thriving and increasing in numbers again.”
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Visible Evidence
Visible Evidence Virtual Event 2020
Graduate Documentary Programs
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Visible Evidence XX
2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the international documentary studies conference Visible Evidence, which will be held from 15-18 August in Stockholm (Sweden). The program includes panels, screenings, workshops, a special reception at Stockholm City Hall, and a closing night party in celebration of the 20th anniversary.
In 1990, a group of American scholars were provoked by the marginalization of documentary in the scholarly field of film studies. Their initiative for an international conference series resulted in Visible Evidence, first organized in 1993 by Jane Gaines at Duke University. In concert with this initiative appeared a number of influential books, such as Representing Reality (Bill Nichols, 1991), Blurred Boundaries (Bill Nichols, 1994), Theorizing Documentary (Michael Renov, ed., 1993), and Claiming the Real: The Griersonian Documentary and its Legitimations (Brian Winston, 1995). Ever since, these volumes have been followed by related and complementary work in the growing academic field of documentary studies. The annual event of Visible Evidence has infused and keeps on inspiring the cross-disciplinary research on documentary film and media. The conferences have also encouraged and provided an important dialog between scholars and filmmakers, including opportunities for practitioners to screen new films and to present work in progress.
The international importance of Visible Evidence is remarkable, as a traveling conference that moves across the globe, this year to take place in Canberra, Australia (December 19-21, 2012), co-hosted by the Australian National University and the National Film and Sound Archive.
The 2013 edition of Visible Evidence – its 20th anniversary! – will convene August 15-18 in Stockholm, hosted by the Department of Media Studies, Stockholm University, and organized in collaboration with the Royal Library, Filmform The Stockholm Archive of Art Film and Video, and the Swedish Film Institute. In line with the previous conferences, Visible Evidence XX will address the history, theory, and practice of documentary cinema, television, video, audio recording, digital media, photography, and performance.
Proposed panels and presentations may address any aspect of documentary film and documentary screen cultures, or any theoretical or historical approach to documentary. At the same time, demarcating its 20th anniversary, Visible Evidence XX will pay special attention to a set of problems that have been subject to recurrent articulation during these two decades of conferences and related scholarship. These are salient issues that call for further exploration, new theoretical and historical insights in scholarly work, and which reverberate, or are subject to conceptual work, in film and media.
Proposals for panels and presentations to VE XX may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
Experimental Ethnography
Ethnographic film is traditionally described as a cultural practice connected to the social sciences, a branch of anthropology, as well as an aesthetic practice within a category of cultural production, a subgenre of the documentary tradition. While the ethnographic relies heavily on the implied truth claim of photographic and filmic representation, experimental work in film and media resonate with conceptual explorations of sound-image materiality, the visceral impact of rhythm in moving images, or of film images simulating dreams and desires. These are practices that often bring attention to the devices of camera inscription, mediation, or projection through which the represented motifs are bound to transform. Experimental film also in the sense of avant-garde practices engaged in a polemics to provoke material changes to the practices and products of cinema.
Looking back at the previous editions of Visible Evidence, panels, presentations and screenings have often related to “experimental ethnography”. Attention has been paid to the historical intersections of documentary and avant-garde cinema, to the ethical and ideological implications in filming the other. Catherine Russell’s Experimental Ethnography. The Work of Film in the Age of Video (Duke University Press, 1999) stands out as a recurrent reference. In line with Russell’s account of experimental ethnography as “a critical method produced in and through film and video”, we encourage historical and contemporary approaches to these intersections of experimental form and anthropology, while also reassessing related concerns of subjectivity and self-representation, of drama documentary and social representation. For VE XX, we suggest more broadly to acknowledge “experimental ethnography” as a hybrid form in historical and contemporary media practices, foregrounding the productive (or problematic) meeting of seemingly oppositional impulses.
Possible topics may include, but are not limited to:
Postcolonial perspectives on cultural identity and representation in moving images.
Life stories in re-enactment (first person docs, longitudinal docs, drama documentary, animation).
Social representation in video art and film installations.
Cultural representation and social media.
Film as a tool in social research.
Documentary concerns of visual anthropology and social psychology.
Affect, Agency and Social Mobilization
In Recording Reality, Desiring the Real (2011), Elizabeth Cowie defines the documentary as “an embodied storytelling that, while a narrativizing of reality in images and sounds, engages us with the actions and feelings of social actors, like characters in fiction”. Highlighting the importance of emotional engagement with the seen, Cowie proposes a return to the concept of identification in order to understand how, as “a matter of knowledge” “we must identify with facts and recognize their meanings”. Inspired by Cowie and others’ approaches to “documentary desire”, we propose, for Visible Evidence XX, a special attention to the consequences of the interdisciplinary affective turn, or die Wende zur Emotion, for the study of documentary cinema.
While inviting further theorizing of documentary viewing beyond problematic dualisms between rational understanding and emotional response, the affective turn in cinema and media studies also occasions a rethinking of the debates around instrumentalization of affect. It urges to re-examine the legacies of ‘committed documentary’ and, more broadly, the variety of affective rhetoric (from melodrama, to shock, trauma and spectacle) in documentary practices and, conversely, uses of documentary for mobilizing affect. Whereas historical studies of affective mobilization often have focused on state propaganda, we especially encourage investigations of historical and contemporary cases of mobilizing affect for political agency and social activism. These may include the extensive, ubiquitous documentation of ongoing social and political actions, movements and insurrections as well as the uses of documentary practices to articulate contemporary and historical structures of feeling: experiences of injury, hurt and violence, vulnerability and precariousness. This occasions, furthermore, investigations of affective strategies for preventing engagement as identification.
Papers may address but are not limited to the following topics:
Documentary viewing as affective engagement
Aversion to attachment: mobilizing affects in documentary practices (independent, institutional, historical, contemporary)
Documentary in/as activism (e.g. histories of feminist, queer or antiracist activism)
Affective politics of documentary (e.g. histories and practices of ‘committed documentary’, critiques of instrumentalization of emotion)
Melodrama and documentary aesthetics of emotion
Documentary Art; Documenting the Arts
Implied in this theme is the recurrent overlaps in the history of cinema between artists’ and filmmakers’ experimental approaches to camera perception, and the various modes of forging and orchestrating people, places, and past events, which characterize the aesthetics and attractions of documentary narratives in moving images. There are simply, and have never been, any clear division between experimental film and video, and documentary filmmakers’ creative treatment of actuality. We encourage theoretical perspectives and conceptual approaches to innovative form, elaborate soundscapes, montage, or alternative platforms for the display and experience of recorded sound-images.
Live art events are founded on a philosophy and aesthetics that emphasize the ephemeral and singular of the here and now, yet documentation has proven central. Anything from spontaneous informal documentation by the audience, to professional filmmakers hired to document the event, these often scattered and overlooked records are central for the understanding of these art forms as well as for their repeatability, for establishing a canon, and the possibility for writing the history of the live arts. Documentary Art; Documenting the Arts encourages contributions that also may help to fill this blank in the history of documentary cinema.
Another facet of this theme concerns the postwar genre of the “Arts documentary”. In postwar Europe films of contemporary art developed into a creative venue of documentary filmmaking where experimental cinema merged with educational narratives, broadcasting media, and the poetics of the film essay. Critics of the time observed the aesthetic experience of viewing paintings and sculptures animated by means of the camera eye, the moving image, and the cinematic montage. Reviewing Van Gogh (Alain Resnais, 1948), André Bazin famously celebrated Resnais’ exploration of the canvas, “stripping Van Gogh of his yellows.”
In the light of the ongoing discussions of the migration of a documentary sensibility, or mode of address, into new arenas, Documentary Art aligns with documentary images and the appropriation and transformation of film in the art gallery. We would welcome theoretical and case-oriented considerations of installation film and video art, including the ways in which installations and performances engage conceptually with documentary problems of, for example spectatorship, affect, collective memory, or veracity.
Tensions and conflicts articulated in the encounter between art and documentary practices
The filmic and photographic documentation of live art events, such as, performance art, art happenings, dance, street-art activism, or certain site-specific art.
Portraits of individual artists, individual artworks, or the documentation of the creative process. This includes both educational documentaries, works for television and experimental approaches to the art documentary where the documentary form follows, or confronts, the subject matter.
Artworks that engage, or are informed by documentary discourse.
Alternative Archives
The material and philosophical aspects of the moving image as a temporal object, and of cinema as a “technology of memory” (Bernard Stiegler), suggest that in due time every film and media representation turns into a document. This implied archival status of moving images are not less compelling today, although “the record” seems often to be detached from its traditional materiality and physical location. The production and re-production of media memories has always been at the core of documentary theory, and the potential allegory of the film as an archive tends to be even more pronounced in documentary filmmakers’ committed outlook on the present and the past.
Previous Visible Evidence conferences have brought attention to the multiple signification of the archive in the different practices and technologies of documentary; how archive traces are being used to express historical truth claims, to infuse narrative imagination, or even to contest the testimonial functions of archive material in media culture. Presentations and screenings have reminded us of the overlooked archives of recorded sounds and voices, or how animated films and video installations may stress documentary experience beyond the visual. Institutional and ideological perspectives of the archive have been accounted for in case studies on the potential articulation of memory in moving images, of memory work and trauma, or of untold life stories beyond official versions of History.
The suggested conference theme refers to “alternative” in the sense of emancipatory counter-cultures or complementary archive practices, but also in the sense of “subjugated film histories”, a term coined by Patricia Zimmermann in Reel Families. A Social History of Amateur Film (Indiana University Press, 1995). To this may be added that even major national archives, which indeed contain material of considerable cultural and historical significance, are being overlooked or disregarded, destroyed or closed down, protected from public access, or simply devoid of scholarly attention. For example, as elsewhere in Europe, the national history of public television fuses with that of documentary filmmaking and, yet, the importance of a major archive such as that of the Swedish Radio Corporation has only briefly been acknowledged.
Papers may address, but are not limited to, one of the following topics:
Private archives: Amateur film, home movies and Internet cultures of domestic representation and private archives.
Historical and contemporary perspectives on preservation, regulation, and cultural heritage.
The reuse of archival material or “found footage”: strategies of compilation and orchestration.
Broadcasting media and educational film
Explanatory abstractions and the spectacular in science films.
Panel, Workshop, and Paper Guidelines and Deadlines
We especially encourage pre-constituted panels in order to strengthen the thematic coherence of the conference, but you may also choose to send a proposal for an individual paper. These are the options regarding your proposal for VE XX:
You may propose a pre-constituted panel, or be one of the three suggested presenters of a pre-constituted panel.
You may to send in a proposal for an individual paper presentation.
You may propose a workshop (4-5 people) in relation to one of the suggested conference themes.
Panels may consist of 3 speakers with a maximum of 20 minutes speaking time each. All presenters are encouraged to provide a title, an abstract of max 150 words, 3-5 key bibliographical references, name of the presenter and institutional affiliation.
Workshops may consist of 4-5 people, and the idea is to copy the constructive workshop model used at the conference in NY 2011, according to which workshop presenters can present up to thirty minutes collectively of prepared or informal material. However, the emphasis of workshops is on the open, unstructured exchange of ideas between all workshop participants.
Please note that as a participant you may submit only one paper proposal, either to the open call or as a part of a pre-constituted panel. As for rejected panel proposals, individual papers will be considered for the open call and may be accepted as such. Participants in workshops may also propose individual papers or contribute to a pre-constituted panel.
Panel and workshop organizers are asked to submit panel proposals including a panel/workshop title, a short description (up to 100 words) of the panel/workshop and information on all the presenters/papers as listed above.
If you prefer to send a proposal for an individual paper presentation, please make sure to provide a title, an abstract of max 150 words, 3-5 key bibliographical references, name of the presenter and institutional affiliation.
Please submit your proposal before January 31, 2013. We will make sure to have a conference website by the beginning of January, where you may submit your proposal in a submission area by filling in a form. For questions regarding VE XX: Conference assistant Sofia Bull and organizer Malin Wahlberg will receive your e-mails at the following address: vexx2013@ims.su.se.
Best wishes, the Stockholm Conference Committee:
Malin Wahlberg (Department of Media Studies, Section for Cinema Studies/Stockholm University)
Anu Koivunen (Department of Media Studies, Section for Cinema Studies/Stockholm University)
Patrik Sjöberg (Cinema Studies/Karlstad University)
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Dressed in rainbow, Jake finally makes it to graduation day
Jake Angus (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāpuhi and Tainui), graduated with a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) at Te Kohinga Mārama Marae.
It was fitting that, on a day of showers followed by sunshine, Jake Angus brought out the rainbow when they graduated from the University of Waikato on Thursday (10 December).
Jake (Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāpuhi and Tainui), who identifies as takatāpui/gender diverse, walked the stage at Te Kohinga Mārama Marae to graduate with a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), resplendent in a rainbow zebra print suit topped off with their graduation gown and whānau korowai.
Although they studied at the University’s Tauranga campus, Jake opted to have their degree conferred in Hamilton to experience the full tikanga Māori Marae celebration. Jake glowed with pride, and shed a few tears, when Professor Don Klinger presented them with their degree to the sound of their dad’s touching rendition of Auld Lang Syne in Te Reo Māori. For Jake, it had been a long journey to make it to graduation day.
“I’m living proof of the saying ‘if at first you don’t succeed, try again’,” they laugh.
Jake was born in Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) and raised in Kerikeri and returned to Auckland for their high school years. After leaving Rosehill College, Jake enrolled to study at the University of Auckland only to start, swap and stop three programmes of study. Reminiscent of the Goldilocks story, Jake claimed that none were “just right” at the time.
“I felt I was too young for the Bachelor of Social Work. The Bachelor of Arts was better but I changed majors from Sociology and Politics to Education before leaving for health reasons. Then I enrolled in a conjoint Bachelor of Business and Diploma in Interior Design but it wasn’t the right fit either.”
When Jake’s whānau moved to the Bay of Plenty, they soon followed and decided to enrol at Waikato. A love of education and a desire to help people saw them combine the two to study a Bachelor of Teaching (Primary). Their gender and cultural identity also played a part in cementing Jake’s decision to a career path that makes a difference in the lives of rangatahi.
“As a young takatāpui being, growing up I never saw myself reflected in a teacher or someone I could trust,” says Jake.
“I believe the biggest difference I can make, aside from instilling my love of education in the kids I teach, is to show people that we’re all human and it’s OK to be yourself. Plus, having more Māori teachers to help Māori students succeed in education was a huge driving factor for me.”
Jake thrived in the smaller, friendly environment of the Tauranga campus and took every opportunity to weave themselves into the fabric of the place. They put their hand up to volunteer at University events such as Open Day and Teachers Info Evening, became an executive member of the Mana Ake ki Tauranga Moana student club and took on the, newly created, role of board director for the Waikato Students’ Union (WSU) to represent the Tauranga student cohort.
Jake was supported by whānau on graduation day: "I couldn't do life without them," says Jake.
“Since the new campus opened in Tauranga I’ve wanted to see it succeed and take on the mauri (life force) of the different cultures and values of the students within its walls. I campaigned hard to be voted in as the board director for WSU because I wanted our student voice heard in Hamilton,” they say.
Successful placements at Arataki School, Mount Maunganui Intermediate and Ōmokoroa Point School reinforced Jake’s commitment to enter the teaching profession.
“Teaching isn’t easy, but we all knew that when we signed up. Making that difference, even in one child’s day, is why we roll out of bed and head off to school.”
There have been many memorable moments of Jake’s time at Waikato. Being part of a student group that entered, and placed second, in the United Nations Youth Tertiary Case Competition last year, was right up there. Aside from being proud to represent the University in that forum, Jake says the connections made on the whistle-stop trip to Auckland have grown into friendships that will last a life-time.
Jake admits that despite all their positive experiences at university, there have been challenges too. At one point they juggled four part-time jobs alongside full-time study to make ends meet. Being named as one of ten recipients of a Tauranga Campus Returning Student Scholarship, generously donated by the Tauranga Tertiary Campus Charitable Trust (TTCCT), took a huge weight off their shoulders earlier this year. Finding out recently that they have been awarded the prestigious TeachNZ Kupe Māori and Pasifika High Achievers Scholarship was the icing on the cake and Jake looks forward to attending the awards ceremony in Wellington early next year.
Graduation will remain a standout memory for Jake who was supported on the day by mum Victoria, stepdad Derek, sister Karanga, brother Keanu, and dad Gairn. Jake’s former tutor from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, Kalolo Haufano, drove down from Auckland to be part of the long-awaited and much anticipated celebration.
On Wednesday (16 December) Jake will attend graduation again – this time in the audience to cheer on their Class of 2020 teaching cohort at the Tauranga campus. After that, they look forward to spending summer with their whānau before starting their permanent teaching role at Ōmokoroa Point School next year. They will still squeeze in some time to continue honing their Te Reo Māori and Tīkanga skills through Te Wānanga o Aotearoa – there is no rest for the self-confessed “study junkie”.
Jake’s advice to anyone struggling to find the path that’s right for them is to stop, breathe and press reset if necessary.
“Education has kept my mind active and engaged and has been a form of self-care for my mental health, especially in this crazy year! Through education we can learn, grow and develop into the best possible self we can be. Mauri ora!”
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Turkey sandwiches replace roast as Christmas power cut hits
Published: 2:11 PM December 26, 2020 Updated: 3:50 PM December 26, 2020
Families in Shipdham near Swaffham have been left without power. - Credit: UK Power Networks
Families had to make do with turkey sandwiches for Christmas dinner due to frequent power cuts since Christmas eve.
Villagers in Shipdham near Swaffham are currently experiencing their fourth power cut since Christmas Eve, with resident Alison Barley saying that the power first went off on Christmas even before returning briefly in the morning before going off again from 1pm in the afternoon until 5pm in the night.
Ms Barley said the power returned again on Christmas Day for half an hour from 5:30pm before going off again.
She said a generator was then put in by UK Power Networks, however the power had gone off for a fourth time after the generator ran out of petrol.
She added that there had been regular issues in the village due to an underlying cable which required maintenance near the Thomas Bullock school.
She said: "It's been a bit of a rubbish Christmas to be honest. Luck would have it we got the turkey cooked overnight but most of the people round here are electric only so they've had to have turkey sandwiches for their Christmas dinner.
"We've had so many power cuts around here this year it has been ridiculous, we've been one of the lucky ones in that we've got our turkey cooked but there's some people round here who've had nothing, older people who have no heating, no dinner and they live on their own.
"Someone from UK Power Networks rang me this morning, however they said they don't expect the cable itself to be fixed until the new year."
UK Power Networks confirmed that more than three households had been affected and said it had received 29 calls regarding the outage, and hoped to return power to affected households by 5pm.
A statement on UK Power Networks website read: "A fault occurred on a piece of our electrical equipment which controls the power to your home."
A UK Power Networks spokeswoman said: "We would like to apologise for recent problems following a fault on an underground cable yesterday that led to a power cut. Our engineers worked quickly and safely to restore all power supplies.
"Today 46 customers are being supplied by a generator, which needs refuelling by our contractor and is expected to be running by 5pm.
"We would like to apologise for this inconvenience during the festive period. Our staff are working 24/7 to keep the power flowing and deal with any incidents that occur."
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Op-Ed: Keep Your Head High and Quality Higher
Foodography: District Meats, Charlie Palmer's new restaurant, opens in the former Big Game space
Lori Midson
Lori Midson | November 21, 2011 | 2:17pm
District Meats, insists Charlie Palmer, is not a steakhouse. It is, however, a meat-centric fortress of flesh, where, says Palmer, a New York-based chef and restaurateur who's unleashed an empire of restaurants across the country, "people can explore different and unusual cuts of meat -- pork, beef and lamb -- and discover all sorts of new cuts that they might be familiar with."
Palmer, who took over the space that, most recently, belonged to Big Game, and prior to that, Il Fornaio, was in Denver last week getting ready to trot out his new restaurant, which officially opens tonight, and he's betting on liberation -- that Denver foodniks will trust his instinct that off-cuts will appeal to those who have an unwavering affinity to fliet mignon.
"People kind of trust me; they tend to think that if Charlie is doing this, it's got to be good, and I'm really happy about that," says Palmer, who rose to the top of the food chain when he opened his first restaurant, Aureole, in New York in 1988. And committing to off-cuts, notes Palmer, also means that customers don't have to worry quite so much about sticker-shock. "Because we're not doing the usual cuts, we can offer great food at a great price because off-cuts aren't nearly as expensive."
And his menu, executed by Jeff Russell, who most recently worked for Palmer in Washington DC, is modestly priced, with most plates hovering around the $20 range -- except for a Kansas City strip designed for two, paired with creamed kale, that's $62, and a ten-ounce filet mignon, priced at $32, which Palmer says he felt obligated to offer -- at least for now. "Yes, we have a filet on the menu, because people like filets, but that's not what we're about, and while you can certainly order it, you may be missing out on a lot of other cuts" -- cuts like his flat iron, teres major, tri-tip and culotte, the top sirloin cap steak. And his board also pimps sweetbreads, short ribs, duck, terrines and pig trotters.
But Palmer says his new restaurant, which will soon be followed by Wazee Wood Fire Pizza, which will open directly next door to District Meats within the next few months, isn't just about food. "Doing great food is obviously very important to us, but so is the community," stresses Palmer, who particularly wants to reach out to local chefs. "It's important that we embrace the whole community, including industry people, and one of my goals is to have chef mixers every couple of months so that we can all support one another," he says. "A lot of camaraderie evolves from community efforts, and I feel really fortunate that we we've met so many great people in a short amount of time."
Late last week, after Palmer, who employed a construction crew to completely remodel the space (it's beautiful), hosted a VIP party, at which several Denver chefs made an appearance, I was treated to a tasting (more like a feast), the photos of which follow.
Braised brisket- and veal shoulder-stuffed piquillo peppers with arugula, braised leeks and a piquillo pepper puree. Frisee plated with a crisp orb of pig trotters and a poached farm egg. Braised veal shoulder with sweetbreads and trio of leeks: creamed, poached and crisped. Teres major -- an incredibly tender cut of beef that comes from the shoulder of the cow -- with a ragout of shitake, chanterelle and cremini mushrooms. Flat iron steak paired with charred Walla Walla onions. For two: Kansas City strip topped with lardons and pearl onions and sided with creamed kale. Wood mushroom mushroom ragout and Yukon potato puree. Meyer lemon and blueberry trifle with ginger-scented ice cream. Chocolate and hazelnut Napoleon. The beautifully redone dining room at District Meats.
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IBM banks on the blockchain to boost financial services innovation
LedgerConnect's goal is to share services and applications between major financial institutions.
By Charlie Osborne for Between the Lines | July 30, 2018 -- 09:52 GMT (02:52 PDT) | Topic: Innovation
IBM wants to lure banks to blockchain with new financial services platform
IBM and CLS have teamed up with a number of banks to launch a financial services platform underpinned by blockchain technologies.
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On Monday, the tech giant said a proof-of-concept (PoC) design has been created for the platform, dubbed LedgerConnect.
The system is a distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform intended for enterprise financial services companies including banks, buy and sell-side firms, FinTechs and software vendors.
The goal for LedgerConnect is to bring these companies together to deploy, share, and use blockchain-based services hosted on the network in order to make adoption more cost effective for companies, as well as easier to access and to deploy.
Services will include Know Your Customer (KYC) processes, sanctions screening, collateral management, derivatives post-trade processing and reconciliation and market data.
"By hosting these services on a single, enterprise-grade network, organizations can focus on business objectives rather than application development, enabling them to realize operational efficiencies and cost savings across asset classes," IBM says.
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Interest in the scheme appears to be strong. Alongside IBM and New York-based cash settlement firm CLS, nine financial institutions -- including Barclays and Citi -- are participating in the PoC program.
These banks and financial services companies have chosen to adopt services from vendors including Baton Systems, Calypso, Copp Clark, IBM, MPhasis, OpenRisk, and SynSwap through the platform.
DLT, also known as the blockchain and the technology which underpins cryptocurrency trading, may have the potential to improve and augment current financial systems.
As an example, in the case of KYC, it can be difficult for US banks to communicate with each other and verify a customer's identity.
However, if this information is stored on a distributed ledger and is easy to access, the vast amounts of KYC red tape could be reduced to a minimum, speeding up the process and cutting costs.
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However, it is still a relatively new and untried technology in the financial space, with few options available for financial companies to pilot without investing heavily into and without causing disruption to any existing infrastructure.
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Rather than banks separately attempting DLT pilots, IBM hopes a shared chain and platform will entice more financial institutions to explore the potential benefits of distributed ledger technology.
"This allows financial institutions to focus on transforming business processes rather than creating multiple new blockchain applications, networks and services in silos that could lead to increased interoperability costs and complexity," the tech giant added.
LedgerConnect is based on the IBM Blockchain Platform and Hyperledger Fabric and is a network which is privately permissioned in order to maintain high levels of security.
Should the platform prove to be a success based on the current distributed ledger, IBM says it may offer support for other ledger technologies in the future.
The platform will be made widely available to enterprise players assuming the PoC is a success and regulatory approval is granted.
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Chandini Portteus Joins ZOCCAM Board Of Directors
DALLAS, June 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — ZOCCAM, a Dallas-based technology startup, announced the appointment of a new member to its Board of Directors. Chandini Portteus, a corporate and executive strategist and advisor, has a long history of exemplary leadership.
“I am excited to join the ZOCCAM board at a time of great growth and expansion,” Chandini said. “I look forward to furthering the vision of ZOCCAM in its current market, along with introductions and adoption in new verticals.”
Chandini joined the LIVESTRONG Foundation as president and CEO after nearly ten years as Chief Mission Officer at the Susan G. Komen Global Headquarters. During her tenure, Chandini led international fundraising efforts spanning over more than 30 countries and managed corporate donor relationships totaling nearly $3 billion in mission contributions.
“We are pleased to have Chandini Portteus on our team as we continue to employ growth strategies in the national market and explore cross vertical opportunities. Her expertise complement ZOCCAM’s strategic vision of growth and development,” ZOCCAM CEO Ashley Cook said.
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March 31, 2019 4:00am Comment Adam Conway
Xiaomi Mi 9 Review – A contender for the best value flagship smartphone
Chinese consumer electronics company Xiaomi unveiled its latest low-cost flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi Mi 9, late last month. While the latest premium smartphones from Samsung and Huawei push the $1000 mark, Xiaomi’s Mi 9 starts at nearly half that price. On paper, Xiaomi doesn’t seem to be making very many compromises with the Mi 9. It’s one of the first smartphones to launch with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, and the first smartphone to support 20W wireless charging. It has a triple rear camera setup including a 48MP sensor, telephoto lens, and wide-angle lens. It has a fifth-generation optical under-display fingerprint scanner, a gradient back with a holographic effect, and nearly bezel-less design with a tiny notch. High-end specs aren’t enough to give you a decent experience on their own; it’s up to Xiaomi to take full advantage of the Mi 9’s hardware so you don’t notice where they may have cut corners.
There are compromises nearly everywhere, but when you’re getting a flagship smartphone that costs $450 (for the base 6GB of RAM/64GB of storage model), you’re likely to be pretty forgiving of a few compromises here and there. Fortunately for Xiaomi, the compromises they’ve made are easy to overlook. The Xiaomi Mi 9, in my view, is the best full-compromise smartphone on the market. Here’s why.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Specifications - Click to expand
Design Front: Waterdrop notch, 3.6mm chin size
Back: 243 sq. millimeters of sapphire glass covering the triple rear camera lenses
Frame: Stainless steel. No IP rating.
Colors: Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue, or Piano Black; Holographic effect
Dimensions and Weight: 155 x 75 x 7.6mm, 173g
Software MIUI 10.2 based on Android 9 Pie
Display 6.39-inch OLED display (19.5:9), 403ppi, FHD+, 90.7% screen-to-body ratio, Gorilla Glass 6, 103.8% NTSC wide color gamut, 600-nit brightness with High Brightness Mode
Reading Mode 2.0, Sunlight Mode 2.0
System-on-chip Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 with Adreno 640 GPU
RAM and storage 6GB RAM LPDDR4X + 128GB storage UFS 2.1
8GB RAM LPDDR4X + 128GB storage UFS 2.1No microSD card slot
Battery 3,300mAh
Charging Wireless: 20W non-Qi with proprietary charger OR 10W Qi wireless charging
Wired: Rated for 27W wired charging (18W charger provided with the device)
Rear cameras
(Primary) 48MP 1/2-inch Sony IMX586 sensor, wide-angle lens, f/1.75 aperture, 6P lens, 0.8μm pixel size, 12MP shots with 4-in-1 pixel binning at 1.6μm
(Secondary) 12MP telephoto Samsung S5K3M5 lens, f/2.2 aperture, 6P lens, 1.0μm pixel size, 2x optical zoom
(Tertiary) 16MP 117° ultra wide-angle Sony IMX481 lens, f/2.2 aperture, 6P lens, 1.0μm pixel size, 4cm macro support
Laser Autofocus (combination of PDAF and CDAF), Closed-loop Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for improved auto-focusing
Front camera 20MP, all Xiaomi AI beauty functions supported
Biometrics Fifth-generation optical in-display fingerprint scanner
Connectivity Dual nanoSIM 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Multi-function NFC (SN100T chip), Dual-frequency GPS with independent L5 antenna, IR Blaster, USB type-C port, HPUE, 4×4 MIMO
GSM: B2/3/5/8
CDMA: BC0
WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8
TD-SCDMA: B34/39
FDD LTE: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28
TDD LTE: 38/39/40
Audio Linear speaker, audio output amplified by Smart PA, no 3.5mm headphone jack
Wireless charger compatible with Xiaomi’s proprietary 20W non-Qi wireless charging technology.
10,000mAh 10W Qi wireless charging power bank (~$22).
20W wireless car charger (~$25)
About this review: Xiaomi loaned XDA a review unit of the Xiaomi Mi 9. I have used the device since February 28th, 2019. The opinions in this article are my own.
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Design and build quality of the Xiaomi Mi 9
The Xiaomi Mi 9 is stylish, and the triple rear cameras look mildly futuristic as well. There is a camera bump, however, which the included gel silicone case doesn’t quite solve. The Xiaomi Mi 9 has a slender metal body coated entirely in glass with Gorilla Glass 6 on the front. It has a perfect amount of weight in that it doesn’t feel heavy yet still feels premium. The glass design on the back is rather empty, except for the small regulatory information at the bottom with a “Designed by Xiaomi” insignia below it. The rest is pure reflective glass, and it looks great. We received the pretty boring “Piano Black” variant, whereas the other, brighter options like the Violet may have looked nicer. Still, I’m not really complaining. Color is a personal preference, and the rest of the device will be the same otherwise.
Moving on to the display, the 19.5:9 6.39-inch AMOLED display is excellent, bright, and sharp. The viewing angles are nothing to worry about and you’ll have no trouble using this device in direct sunlight. Some may dislike that this display is only 1080p, but I really don’t mind. It looks crisp and is definitely good enough for a flagship smartphone at such a value. The 90.7% screen-to-body ratio really makes for an immersive experience, and with the black edges and AMOLED display, any content with a black background looks like it’s floating off of the screen. The display on the Xiaomi Mi 9 looks crazy good.
The notch has been treated pretty weirdly by Xiaomi. When I first received this device for review, the notch was a U shape. I noticed that after a software update the other day that it now appeared to be a water drop shape. I thought that I may be turning insane, though I Googled photos other reviewers had put up of their Xiaomi Mi 9 and I discovered that yes, Xiaomi had indeed changed the shape of the notch via a software update. There is now a black pixel overlay to change the shape of the notch, which is pretty strange, to be honest. I don’t really care, though I found it odd that they would care enough to change the look of the notch via a software update. That’s without even getting into the fact that the status bar actually extends past the notch, rather than stopping at the end of it like most other notched smartphones.
I apologize for the poor quality photo, but shining a light up close is the best way to show how the notch has changed in shape. You can see the black pixel overlay surrounding the notch, but the display definitely has a U-shaped cutout. It’s worth noting that official renders now show a water drop notch too. The fact that Xiaomi was able to change it without me really noticing is an excellent demonstration of how great AMOLED blacks can be; it’s hardly noticeable at all in general usage. To the right of the notch, there’s an LED notification light, though it can only flash white.
Like previous Xiaomi Mi smartphones, the Xiaomi Mi 9 lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack. There’s a USB-C to 3.5mm headphone jack dongle in the box, though it’s disappointing to see Xiaomi not include a headphone jack as part of the device. Thankfully the dongle works while wirelessly charging, so you can still plug in earphones and charge your phone at the same time. Audio output sounds great and gets nice and loud, powering my Sennheiser Momentum 2.0 headphones just fine. The single-firing speaker at the bottom actually sounds pretty good even if it’s nothing ground-breaking. Call quality is also great, both receiving and sending. The microphone does a fine job of canceling out background noise and making your voice easy to distinguish.
As for haptics, the Xiaomi Mi 9 has the best vibration in a Xiaomi smartphone yet. It’s pretty strong and not all too loud so that you’ll feel it rather than hear it. Navigating with haptic feedback feels nice, though it’s certainly not on the same level as Apple’s vibration motors. Even so, it’s a step in the right direction and better than a lot of smartphones on the market today.
Finally, the Xiaomi Mi 9 features two signal antennae at the bottom: one at the top and one on the left side. Surprisingly, signal strength is actually excellent on this device. For reasons unknown to me, I can’t seem to actually maintain a 4G connection in Dublin most of the time, but I have full bars on H+ everywhere. For me, having a consistent connection is more important than a fluctuating 4G connection. That’s not to say I don’t get 4G on this device—I certainly do, I just don’t get it in large urban areas where it would be expected.
Display of the Xiaomi Mi 9
The display of the Xiaomi Mi 9 is one of the best displays I’ve ever seen. While it’s “only” a 1080p display, that’s really not a problem for me. The 6.39-inch AMOLED has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, the same as the OnePlus 6 or the OnePlus 6T. Thanks to the contrast afforded by OLED technology, dark mode in apps look fantastic. I enjoy using Facebook Messenger’s new dark mode, an app that I spend most of my time on.
If you’re worried about brightness, the Xiaomi Mi 9 gets plenty bright with its up-to-600 nit brightness when it uses High Brightness Mode. That’s fine for sunlight use, and I’ve not found it to be too dim or dark on any occasion. There is also a Sunlight Mode here which increases the contrast when in sunlight, again to make certain UI elements pop out while using it in direct sunlight. It’s a subtle but noticeable difference and can help to make things more visible when outdoors. You can modify these contrast settings yourself or turn it off entirely from your display settings; I’ve left it on as I find that it helps. There’s also a system-wide dark mode, a new feature for Xiaomi’s MIUI, that is seemingly just made for this AMOLED panel. It looks spectacular. My only complaint is that I feel that the auto-brightness defaults to very dim levels of brightness and could do with being increased a bit.
Also making use of that AMOLED panel is an Always on Display mode, a feature that I’ve been using a lot. You can schedule it for certain times of the day, and there’s a lot of customization as to what exactly you want to be displayed. I wish I could have it display more information about the device such as the battery level, but that could be something that’s introduced in the future. It currently shows the time, date, and the icon of any new notifications that have come in since you last unlocked your device. If you’re worried about burn-in, don’t be. The Always on Display shifts around the entire panel of the smartphone, so no one area is lit up for too long.
The Xiaomi Mi 9’s Always on Display is dark enough that the battery drain is minimal, but bright enough that it works great at all hours of the day thanks to adaptive brightness.
Under the display is an optical fingerprint sensor. It’s pretty small but easy to instinctively press after using it for a while, and to put it in perspective, it’s about as fast as the Redmi Note 4’s fingerprint scanner. Optical fingerprint scanners have come a long way since their first iterations last year. I’ve already mentioned the strange situation with the notch, though I will reiterate that I do prefer it as a water drop, even if it is a bit peculiar. It’s not as if it’s taking up any more space that would go to notifications. MIUI doesn’t show notifications in the status bar by default anyway, though you can enable it to show new notifications in the status bar. Once you open the notification shade they disappear, however.
The display’s rounded corners can cut off content in certain applications, but it’s pretty much a non-issue. In my Reddit app of choice, reddit is fun, comments can sometimes have the first character cut-off at the bottom of the display because of the rounded corners. You can generally figure out what each sentence says anyway, but it’s worth noting just in case you think that kind of thing might bother you. I haven’t come across other scenarios where this is particularly noticeable, either.
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MIUI 10 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s fork of Android, and it’s sadly the biggest letdown of this device. I’m not talking about the UI or even the bloatware all that much—I actually like the UI. My problem with MIUI are the bugs and the inconsistent software issues. There are so many small problems here and there that makes this smartphone frustrating to use at times. There are lots of things I like about MIUI, but I’ll get into what I dislike first.
Sometimes opening the recent apps overview will show a different app than what I just had open. This has led me to accidentally closing my music player on multiple occasions, as I attempted to restart the app I was using and closed Spotify instead.
NFC payments just don’t work. The NFC reader in my Xiaomi Mi 9 is fine. I’ve used it to top up my transport card for public transport in Dublin many times, but for some reason, mobile payments just simply don’t work. The payment terminal simply says “card not supported” or some variant of that message and declines the transaction. I’m not the only one with the problem either, so it’s hopefully just a bug that will get fixed in a future update.
GPS is just fine. It’s not good, but it’s not bad either. Despite the fact that the Xiaomi Mi 9 is one of the few devices to support dual-frequency GNSS, I’ve found location services to be rather pitiful in some places on this device.
The camera can occasionally be slow. It’s usually really fast, but a couple of times I’ve opened it and it has taken ten or more seconds for the capture button to actually register that it has been pressed. The viewfinder launches immediately and the shutter button even animates as if it were pressed, but the photo takes forever to be taken. This is, thankfully, pretty rare.
There are advertisements in the pre-installed Xiaomi-made applications. They’re admittedly not a huge problem, but it’s something that I am, understandably, not too fond of. To enable certain features like face unlock or theming, you need to switch your region to Hong Kong or India, and then even more advertisements are shown. It’s ridiculous, especially because the face unlock feature on the Xiaomi Mi 9 is slow. It’s just not worth it. You can avoid the advertisements in most regions simply by staying away from pre-installed Xiaomi applications, which is nice. Most of them can also be disabled pretty easily.
The lock screen has some Chinese dialect scattered throughout it. I can’t really figure out why, but it does. The notification that you get when swiping left opens up the Mi Remote application. It’s not a big deal, though it’d be great to know what’s up with that.
The most annoying “feature” of MIUI is that when a notification comes through, it ducks the audio of whatever media you’re listening to to make sure that you hear the notification. It makes sense and isn’t a problem when your notification sound is on, but the problem stems from the fact that it also does this even when notification sounds are off. The only way to get around this is to turn on do not disturb mode while listening to music, as then it doesn’t duck the audio when a notification comes through.
Not only are there advertisements, but there’s also random Chinese of some dialect scattered across the lock screen as well.
MIUI 10 has a lot of features and a great UI
While some may define a lot of features as bloatware, I personally really like it. The gestures that are enabled by default as part of MIUI 10 are excellent and much better than stock Android Pie’s gestures. They’re intuitive and quick, and they don’t get in the way of anything you may actually want to do on your phone. They’re my favorite gestures out of the ones I’ve used, beating even OnePlus’ implementation. There’s also another really cool gesture that involves the under-display fingerprint scanner. When you hold the fingerprint sensor, you can leave your thumb on the display to access three gestures. I only wish they were programmable so that they could actually be customized. Having to use Xiaomi’s Browser instead of Google Chrome is disappointing.
And if under-display fingerprint gestures aren’t cool enough for you, there’s a button on the left of the device (called the “AI Button”) that can be configured to do quite a lot. By default, holding it down will allow you to talk to the Google Assistant for however long you hold it down for. I kept that enabled, but I also set it so that a double press of the button toggles the torch. Xiaomi loves to use the term “AI” for different features on their devices, but they tend to have some link back to actual AI of some kind. For example, their AI pre-loading for applications does take into account when you launch applications and tries to keep them in memory for you to access them. Their AI camera also tries to identify the scene it’s in and adjust the settings accordingly. An AI button though? I can’t really think of a reason why such a button would necessitate AI. Horrible naming aside, it really is a useful feature and I am an advocate for more programmable buttons on smartphones.
MIUI has a large number of features on top of those, including the Always on Display as mentioned before and display color modes. You can tint the display any color you want on the color wheel, adjusting it from cool and warm. There really is something for everyone here. A fan favorite may be the theme engine with a store. It’s certainly no Substratum replacement, but it’s great for basic system-wide changes and themes. MIUI 10 is everything that stock Android is not. You can even use your Xiaomi Mi 9 for controlling your TV thanks to an IR blaster at the top of the device. Speaking of TV, this is one of the only Xiaomi devices to support Widevine L1 out of the box for HD Netflix streaming.
There’s one feature that I really, really appreciate. I use dual SIM cards as it saves me a lot of money to have a single SIM card as my data SIM and my other SIM for everything else. Sometimes I need to put that data SIM card into my portable hotspot as well. What this means is that if I forgot to disable mobile data on my phone before taking it out, my phone will typically just connect to a mobile network straight away on my SIM for calls and texts, which in turn will cost me money. This is not the case in MIUI, as it disables mobile data when it notices that the SIM card has been swapped out, notifying the user and telling them that the data SIM card has changed. This is great attention to detail and has already saved me money.
A controversial opinion, but I believe that MIUI 10 actually has a fantastic UI. I really, really like it. I find the recent apps overview much better than stock Android’s and the notification shade is a lot nicer to look at. There’s an abundance of actually useful features on top of customization options. MIUI has come a long way from being merely a clone of iOS to creating its own identity and brand. The advertisements are a shame and the software bugs are annoying, but it’s leaps and bounds above what it once was.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Camera and Video
Xiaomi has made a commitment to improving their smartphone cameras since mid-2018. An internal email from the company’s CEO leaked in 2018 showing that they intended to open a camera division that would focus exclusively on improving the camera quality of their smartphones. That dedication to camera performance is starting to bear fruit, as the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 really demonstrates what the company’s smartphone cameras are capable of. The company’s commitment to its smartphone cameras has been cemented following Xiaomi’s partnership with Light, the company behind the Nokia 9 PureView’s penta-camera setup.
As one may expect, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is an incremental improvement over the company’s previous flagship smartphone. It sports a very-capable triple camera setup. The primary camera is the 48MP Sony IMX586 which uses 4-in-1 pixel binning to create 12MP shots, though you can take 48MP photos as well (which I think is very much a gimmick). The secondary camera is a 12MP telephoto Samsung S5K3M5 lens that allows you to take photos at 2x zoom with a minimal quality loss, and the third camera is a 117° ultra wide-angle Sony IMX481 16MP lens. The primary Sony sensor has an f/1.75 aperture while the other two camera sensors are f/2.2. All three sensors can make use of PDAF for quick and accurate autofocus. All of that combines to make for excellent smartphone photography, which is exactly what the Xiaomi Mi 9 offers. It’s not on the level of the Huawei Mate 20, but it’s up there and will certainly give it a run for its money.
Although, there is one major gripe I have with the Xiaomi Mi 9, namely that there is no Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). There is Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) used to steady video taken on the device. OIS matters a lot when taking photos where the shutter time needs to be increased. I have shaky hands which, at times, can be difficult to control. Taking photos with this phone has proven difficult in low-light situations. It’s a shame, as it’s one of the few compromises that reminds me of the cost of this phone when I’m using it.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Camera Application
The Xiaomi Mi 9’s camera application has all the features you’d expect of any decent stock camera app. There’s a manual mode, a portrait mode, an Instagram square shooting mode, a night mode, and a bunch of other features as well. There’s Google Lens integration, AI scene detection, and even a group selfie option. Group selfie is weird; it takes a bunch of photos of a group of people and then uses AI to determine which photo everyone looks their best in. I’ve not really gotten to play around with that particular feature yet, but I don’t understand why you wouldn’t just take multiple photos and choose your favorite one as a group.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 in normal lighting
Click the above image to see an album of uncompressed photos stored on Flickr.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S has been my primary camera for the past few months ever since I got one, and that has since been replaced by the Xiaomi Mi 9. It improves in all of the right places, sans the exclusion of OIS, that I can no longer justify carrying the Mix 2S on me. For a period of time, I had two smartphones on me at any given moment—the OnePlus 6T and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S was a combination I had for a while, as I was reviewing the OnePlus at the time but wanted a decent camera as well. The Xiaomi Mi 9’s camera is fast, it’s great quality, and the ultra-wide lens is excellent. We’ll be getting to that ultra-wide camera later.
What I really like about the Xiaomi Mi 9’s camera is how the post-processing handles skies. They look beautiful and bright, with clouds standing out immensely. It’s an example of how powerful post-processing is in making a great photo. The Xiaomi Mi 9 handles bright light very well in general, with photos coming out punchy and well-saturated, but not too saturated. That can be a hard balance for a device manufacturer to hit.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 in low light
The Xiaomi Mi 9’s performance in low light definitely wavers, but it’s not terrible. Much of the problem with poor photo quality is exacerbated by the lack of OIS, as unsteady hands will instantly ruin photo quality due to the lower shutter speeds required. It’s the same problem with Xiaomi’s night mode as well, which means that photos can end up blurry. It’s annoying because OIS could go a long way for this device’s camera at night. It’s just sad to see what could potentially be a great camera stop at that particular hurdle. Still, you can check out the photos above to make up your own mind. In the normal lighting section, it’s arguable that some of the photos would be considered “low light”, so really, your mileage may vary in this scenario. The Xiaomi Mi 9 can take excellent low-light shots, but other times it fails to create a remotely appealing image. Photos sometimes appear out of focus or grainy.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Ultra-Wide Camera
The Xiaomi Mi 9’s ultra-wide camera sensor has opened my eyes to the world of ultra-wide photography. I like it and I already have found myself using it way more often than I ever used a telephoto lens. It will certainly do the job for large groups of people, landscape shots during the day, and more.
The performance in low-light is a mixed bag, though there will be trade-offs with more specialized lenses. I don’t think those trade-offs remove the need for it entirely, however, as it can make for cool photo effects and has an extremely practical use case. I didn’t see the point in them before, but now I’m a huge fan of them. Xiaomi has done a great job here, and I have no complaints. In well-lit areas, the difference between the wide-angle lens and the primary shooter is barely noticeable.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Video performance
First, and this is across all scenes, I want to complain about the audio recording quality of the Xiaomi Mi 9. The audio itself is recorded alright and sounds okay, but the bitrate is pitiful. At a ridiculously low 96Kbps, it’s crazy that Xiaomi believes that is enough. Meanwhile, video at 1080p 60FPS is encoded at roughly 20MB/s and Xiaomi uses a bitrate of around 42MB/s for 4K 60FPS video. The Samsung Galaxy S10+ shoots 4K 60FPS video at 78Mbps. In contrast to other flagships, the encoding bitrate is just not that good, and the lower audio bitrate is a big issue. I understand we are dealing with phone microphones, but they are certainly capable of more than the audio quality Xiaomi is restricting them to. You can also record in ultra-wide mode and telephoto mode, though you can’t switch between camera lenses without stopping your recording—a missed opportunity, I feel.
I have included the above video as I feel it pretty much embodies everything about the video experience I have gotten from using the Xiaomi Mi 9. The footage was shot in 1080p 60FPS on my way out from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. There was a decent amount of ambient noise as I was walking, and there was a dramatic change in lighting around the middle of the video. You can hear talking, the video is reasonably stable, and the change of scenery was handled perfectly. There’s not a lot to complain about, although you can see a slight shake for every step that I take. It’s definitely less pronounced than if there were no EIS at all.
This next video is lower light but again demonstrates the same qualities as before. It picks up the ambient noise, the EIS works, and the video quality is pretty good. My only complaint here is that the video also appears to be motion blurred, leading to the video looking strange as I swivel the device while recording. Still, it gives you an idea of what to expect from the Xiaomi Mi 9’s camera. It’s not the world’s best smartphone camera, but it’ll do the job for most use cases.
As I’ve done in previous reviews, I took it to a concert to get a feel for the video and audio quality in a much busier than usual environment. The results are more than satisfactory, with the video quality being excellent and the audio (bitrate aside) more than serviceable.
However, the audio bitrate issue is enough to actually turn me off this device for use at concerts. I don’t understand why it’s so low, and to be honest, I can’t see a reason for it. Everything else about the camera? Pretty good, in my opinion.
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, we expected the Xiaomi Mi 9 to be one of the fastest devices on the market. It’s expected, and it’s achieved. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a masterclass in performance, with everyday usage, gaming, and emulation being dealt with without a hitch. I’ve really enjoyed my time with the Xiaomi Mi 9 for its fluidity and speed, which is in no doubt helped by the UFS 2.1 storage. Performance isn’t an issue with the Xiaomi Mi 9, and despite its lower price than competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S10 series, it’s an excellent buy if you want to play your favorite games or use your phone intensively. In the time I have tested the device, I haven’t had it randomly reboot yet either, which is a testament to the stability of the software. I have noticed the improvements that the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 brings over its predecessor during my daily use. We focused a lot on gaming performance through Dolphin Emulator already, so we’re going to focus more on synthetic benchmarks here.
App opening times
You’ll spend most of your time in apps, so fast app opening times are really important. Thankfully, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is one of the fastest devices when it comes to launching apps, largely in thanks to the fast internal storage that we’ll talk more in-depth about later. Xiaomi also likes to use AI to determine which applications you open most often and keep them in memory, so applications always open fast. YouTube did take quite a bit longer to open than on every other device, but the other applications were much improved. We opened each application 150 times one after another to show the effects of any thermal throttling that may appear.
In our testing, we found that the Xiaomi Mi 9 is on par with—or better than—its top competitors in terms of app loading times, certainly no small feat. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is an impressive smartphone, and with UFS 2.1 storage on-board it serves as a testament to how important fast storage really is. Slower storage can hamper a device just as much as reduced processing power, and it’s a pitfall that companies—Xiaomi included—fall victim to when creating budget or mid-range smartphones. Props to Xiaomi for the Mi 9—it offers powerful and sustained performance.
Synthetic benchmarks
Geekbench 4 is our first synthetic benchmark and it demonstrates a huge improvement over the previous generation of devices. Geekbench measures scores on a linear basis—that is, double the points should theoretically mean double the speed. That, obviously, isn’t always the case nor can performance really be measured that way. Even so, that’s the idea and it does somewhat work out here. Even the newly released Snapdragon Samsung Galaxy S10e is beaten out in both single-core and multi-core, despite having the same chipset. The improvements in single-core are negligible, though the increase in performance in multi-core is interesting. An improvement of just over 800 is actually pretty big and may suggest that a difference in software may be the reason for the slightly improved performance. Geekbench focuses entirely on CPU calculations such as encryption, photo processing, and more.
Antutu is up next, and yet again it tops the charts. It beats the Samsung Galaxy S10e again, by nearly 20,000 points. Keep in mind, again, that the Samsung Galaxy S10e that we tested is the Snapdragon variant, so both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. The software is likely the culprit here, be it better optimization in the case of Xiaomi or poorer software on Samsung’s end. Antutu does include GPU performance in its calculations, unlike Geekbench, so it’s interesting to note that Xiaomi yet again beats out Samsung.
3D Mark
Unlike the other tests, 3D Mark’s Sling Shot benchmark is a lot more GPU intensive. This is where we see the Xiaomi Mi 9 finally falter as it gets bested by the Samsung Galaxy S10e. Not by much, however, and if you’re not a mobile gamer then this is the least important benchmark anyway. Interestingly, the Xiaomi Mi 9 comes extremely close to the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 in Vulkan performance. It’s worth noting as well that manufacturers typically have poor support for Vulkan, hence the lower results in all but the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, the only Kirin device we tested.
We conducted our storage speed test with Androbench, which allows you to test sequential read and writes, random read and writes, and SQL operation speeds. The results are impressive, to say the least.
Sequential Read 849.56MB/s 790.74MB/s
Sequential Write 161.58MB/s 190.7MB/s
Random Read 106.81MB/s 141.9MB/s
Random Write 26.55MB/s 144.48MB/s
SQL Insert 2011.85 QPS 2034.12 QPS
SQL Update 3380.96 QPS 4240.24 QPS
SQL Delete 3697.78 QPS 4824.81 QPS
While the storage speed between both devices is neck and neck, SQL operations surely aren’t. The Xiaomi Mi 9 blows it entirely out of the water in SQL operations. Despite being a few hundred dollars less than the S10e, it’s impressive how well the Mi 9 has kept up throughout our performance testing. High-speed storage speed is just as important as processing power, and Xiaomi has clearly taken it very seriously here.
Despite the Xiaomi Mi 9’s battery being only 3,300 mAh in capacity, Qualcomm’s claimed efficiency improvements are noteworthy. This phone lasts much longer than you may think a typical phone with a 3,300 mAh battery may last. I deem my smartphone usage to be heavy, but the Xiaomi Mi 9 handles my day well, with only a slight top-up required in the evenings. Generally speaking, I use my phone heavily for Facebook Messenger and Snapchat, with Reddit, Twitter and other social media sprinkled in between. I spent a lot of time on mobile data while commuting to college, where my signal strength dips between average to low. Once in Dublin, my signal strength is no longer an issue, but the commute can drop it for both of my SIM cards. You can take a look at my screenshots below for battery statistics of a day where I stayed at home. Note, there is only one SIM card as I took it out about 20 minutes before these screenshots were taken.
As you can see, my smartphone usage is fairly heavy, even on a day where I am at home and not out and about. Take a look below for a day where I did go up to Dublin and so I had fairly poor signal strength for a period of time. I unplugged the phone here at 98% at around 1 PM in the day and had it last until the screenshots below. All things considered, I deem that impressive. It was the same usage as before, except a lot more of Spotify. Despite my battery usage saying otherwise, I wasn’t really using YouTube either. Opening up the detailed information shows that for YouTube, I used it for a mere three minutes. It certainly didn’t drain my battery that much, so I can only assume that the reported usage is bugged.
Despite the seemingly small 3,300mAh battery, I have no complaints about this device’s battery life. It lasts quite a long time and charges quickly when it does drain. Thanks to the efficiency of modern chipsets, we’ve reached a time where we can have the luxury of smaller batteries for thinner devices at no trade-off cost. While I understand that consumers may not mind having a larger battery on top of that increased efficiency, if manufacturers are insistent on having thin, light devices, then at least we can improve upon battery life via better hardware. The battery life certainly isn’t as good as the likes of the OnePlus 6T for example, but it’s up there and leaves me satisfied. I was initially worried when I looked at the specification sheet before getting the device for review, but I can now say that battery life is not an issue for me.
The included 18W charger is actually slower than the wireless charging that this smartphone supports, so that’s already pretty strange. Regardless, it’s a fine charger and does the job. You’ll get your phone to 100% in about an hour and a half, about on par with most other flagships that don’t feature any crazy fast charging. It’s a decent charging time and not something you’d really complain about, though it does feel strange that Xiaomi skimped out a bit on the included charging brick. Seeing as this device supports 27W charging, why not include a 27W charger in the box? I understand that it’s probably a cost-cutting measure, but those chargers are pretty difficult to find.
Qualcomm Quick Charge 4
While the Xiaomi Mi 9 does not come with a Qualcomm Quick Charge 4-compliant cable, I happened to have one that came with the Razer Phone 2. They’re hard to track down, so I’m lucky that I did have one. The Quick Charge 4 cable is a 27W charger, and it delivers power incredibly fast. Because of the smaller battery size in the Xiaomi Mi 9, you can charge up to 100% in a little under an hour with it. 1% to 100% is actually faster than OnePlus’ fast charging (formerly known as Dash Charge). If you want your phone to charge quickly, you can’t go wrong by picking up this device and a QuickCharge 4 charger… if you can find one. They’re hard to find, and I had trouble finding any sellers that actually sold one. It’s well worth it, however.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 is at the forefront of the company’s push into fast wireless charging. Supporting an incredibly fast 20W charging standard, that’s actually a little faster than the charger that comes in the box with this device. The Xiaomi wireless charging pad is an accessory that you can purchase separately for roughly $15. It features a quiet fan and a heat sink so that it doesn’t overheat. Certified by Rhine TUV, this is a safe wireless charger that’s also convenient to use. If you’d rather not shell out for one of Xiaomi’s wireless chargers, the Xiaomi Mi 9 also supports 10W wireless Qi charging.
Wireless charging on the Xiaomi Mi 9 is convenient to use thanks to its speed. Typically, wireless chargers are slow and, to me, haven’t really had any benefit. I appreciate that in this case, wireless charging is quick and easy. It also means that I can listen to music on my phone with my wired headphones while also charging it, a feature that devices such as the OnePlus 6T can’t offer unless you’re using Bluetooth for audio. Wireless charging support is a must if you’re going to remove the headphone jack. It may seem like a bit of an odd desire, but it’s one that makes or breaks a phone for me. The wireless charger for the charging speed alone makes it worth the investment.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 once again proves that Xiaomi is a company to be feared by its competitors. With the Xiaomi Mi 9, Xiaomi has proven that flagship phones that cost half the price of typical flagships are worth your consideration. If there ever were a true OnePlus rival, this would be it. It has it all—great performance, high-speed charging, and decent software. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is one of the best devices I’ve used, though that’s not to say it’s the best smartphone out there. There are, obviously, a number of issues, but it’s by and large an amazing device for the price that you pay. The amount that you save also means that you can buy a number of accessories or other products as well. The only major issue I have with the Mi 9 is the camera, and I hope that those issues are fixable via software. There are enough compromises that if you look for them, you’ll find them, but they’re easy to overlook and forget about.
If you’re strapped for cash or would like to save some money on a new flagship smartphone, you certainly can’t go wrong with the Xiaomi Mi 9.
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Bye, DisneyQuest! (Our Last Visit Before It Closed) (Updated December, 2018)
by SharonKurheg July 4, 2018
DECEMBER, 2018 UPDATE: Has it already been more than a year and a half since DisneyQuest shut its doors to make way for the NBA Experience? Apparently so. Here’s our report of our final visit in June 2017, along with a history of the attraction, and some new additional information and media we’ve found since…
Ah, DisneyQuest. You were the collection of interactive video games in Walt Disney World that hadn’t been upgraded in over a decade. They finally closed you on July 2, 2017, with plans to build an NBA-themed restaurant in your place. You were fun while you lasted…for the first few years, anyway.
Opening in June, 1998, DisneyQuest was Disney’s attempt to profit off the popularity of places like Dave & Buster’s. Disney rarely did anything in a small way and DisneyQuest was no exception…most of the games were state-of-the-art (at the time) and the building was huge, at 5 stories tall, and 100,000 square feet. It even had an internet cafe! (back in the late 90s, that was HUGE!) After getting your ticket, you went into an elevator that, way back when, had this short animated feature starring the Genie from Aladdin:
Unfortunately, the video was removed in 2011.
After exiting the elevator, you had a choice of four “zones” to enter (Create, Explore, Replay and Score), and each zone had different attractions (thanks to disney.wikia.com for assistance with the game descriptions):
Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for Buccaneer Gold: Man a pirate ship and destroy other ships, sea monsters, and fortresses to collect gold. One player captains the ship by steering and controlling the throttle, while up to four gunners control the cannons.
Virtual Jungle Cruise: Paddle an inflatable raft (with real paddles) as you make your way down a prehistoric river, avoiding dinosaurs and occasionally getting sprayed with water.
CyberSpace Mountain: Guests design a roller coaster on a design kiosk, then sit in a pitch-and-roll simulator and “ride” it. Guests may also ride pre-built coasters. It is hosted by Bill Nye the Science Guy, who instead refers to himself as “Bill Nye the Coaster Guy”.
Aladdin’s Magic Carpet Ride: Players wear an HMD as they ride a magic carpet through Agrabah, collecting gems to find The Genie, who has been hidden away in the Cave of Wonders.
Animation Academy: Regular sessions throughout the day teach how to draw characters, with lightpens on computer screens. Guests can purchase a printout afterward.
Sid’s Create-a-Toy: A program featuring the evil Sid character from Toy Story that allows one to custom design a toy out of parts of other toys, and then buy it later.
Living Easels: An interactive touch screen program where guests can place various images onto several selectable backgrounds. A full-color printout of a guest’s design may be purchased.
Radio Disney Song Maker: Where you can create your own song, and then buy it later.
Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam: Based on the Disney Afternoon cartoon, players “become” a pinball in a gigantic projected pinball game; by rocking their “duck” back and forth, up to twelve players at a time control their corresponding pinball on the screen, attempting to collect the most points.
Buzz Lightyear’s AstroBlaster: Players board bumper cars and attempt to navigate over foam balls (“asteroids”) on the floor. By doing so, the asteroids will be sucked up into the cabin where players can then load them into a cannon and shoot at the other cars. If hit in the correct spot, one’s car may spin around uncontrollably for ten seconds. Usually there are two players to a car; however, it is possible for one person to pilot and shoot at the same time.
At the time of DisneyQuest’s closing, this floor had a snack bar, lots of table seating and several dozen vintage video games and pinball machines.
Invasion! An ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter: Four players ride inside a rescue vehicle to save astronauts: one player drives, the other three shoot enemy aliens. Based on the extinct-since-2003 Magic Kingdom attraction, ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter (are you starting to notice a pattern?).
Over the course of time, there were several attractions that closed and were replaced or that closed entirely:
The Pirates of the Caribbean game took the place of the Hercules in The Underworld attraction in the year 2000. The attractions were similar, but in Hercules you gathered lightning bolts instead of shoot at pirate ships. It’s assumed the attraction was changed when the popularity of Disney’s 35th animated feature, “Hercules,” from 1997, had waned in popularity and Disney wanted to start focusing on its Johnny Depp/POTC brand.
Treasure of the Incas was an attraction where you would drive a remote controlled truck around an ancient temple and find treasure. The truck had a camera in the drivers side seat and as you controlled it, the truck moved around a miniature temple complex underneath your feet (there was clear plexiglass on the ground). You would watch your truck move from a large CRT monitor and then a friend would yell directions of where to go to find the next treasure – which was also augmented with video once you found it. I remember playing once and beside the plexiglass floor being all scratched up, it was very difficult to hear your game partner talk or even yell directions. I’ve also heard that it was a maintenance nightmare. The game closed in 2007, the floors were covered over, more “jungle” themeing was added and it became home to several Let’s Go Jungle! games.
Daytona U.S.A. was a Sega driving game that had previously been in Innoventions at Epcot. Up to 8 players could compete in a big screen driving game…until it was pulled and replaced with EA Sports/Global VR’s NASCAR Racing.
Ride the Comix was a virtual reality game where guests entered the comic book world and were pitted against villains by using laser swords. It closed in 2014.
Magic Mirror was an attraction where you sat in front of a mirror to have your picture taken. The pic would appear on the screen in front of you and from there you had tools so you could add different eyes, ears, noses, mouths, etc., distort your face entirely, etc. Sounds a whole lot like Snapchat, doesn’t it?!?!?! It closed in 2005 and became extra seating in the Create Zone.
There was a 150′ corkscrew Cave of Wonders Slide that went from the 3rd floor to the 1st floor – it dropped you off under the stairs that were right near Jungle Cruise/POTC. The slide was permanently closed very early on, during its first year of DisneyQuest being open, due to multiple injuries.
The original food vendor was a Cheesecake Factory Express – at the time, it was the only “express” version of the chain. They closed up shop in 2008, after not renewing their 10-year contract (no official reason was given, but since Disney has originally set their eyes on multiple locations which, by 2008, were all dead in the water [see next paragraph], on top of the Orlando Location already not being well maintained, one questions if Cheesecake Factory was disenchanted and/or losing money). It was replaced with “FoodQuest,” a counter-service eatery owned and operated by Disney.
During its early years, the plan was for DisneyQuest to expand and have multiple locations. The Chicago location did come to fruition but closed 2 years later due to low attendance. There was DisneyQuest in Philadelphia that was supposed to open in summer of 2000, and they even poured the concrete foundation – and then stopped building. There were hints of a DisneyQuest that would come to Niagara Falls, but that one never got beyond “hint” stage.
DisneyQuest in Chicago (via Sequoia Restaurant & Entertainment Group)
The DisneyQuest attractions had been state-of-the-art in the late 20th and very early 21st century, but unfortunately, Disney didn’t keep up with the times and didn’t update the attractions, so most of them began to look and feel dated after just a few years. Maintenance on some aspects of the complex also started to be “let go,” with, for example, video game screens or flippers on pinball machines needing repair for inordinate amounts of time (and with no signage to alert guests before they attempted to play). The Ride the Comix vehicles on the 4th and 5th floors were left to languish after they closed and many areas of the complex needed repainting or fixes to signs for weeks or months at a time. But during its heyday, DisneyQuest was THE place to be on Disney’s West Side. Here are some videos and photos Joe and I took during DisneyQuest’s final week of operation:
Virtual Jungle Cruise (full game)
Mighty Ducks Pinball Slam (full game, including pre-game videos)
Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters (full game)
Pre-show queue videos of Invasion! An ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
Full game of Invasion! An ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
Downtown Disney Management did allow DisneyQuest to go out in style. They announced the closure far in advance so those who really wanted to “say goodbye” could. And those who were there on the very last day even got a certificate, which was a nice touch.
via Reddit / u/ItWillBeHisLastOne / https://www.reddit.com/r/WaltDisneyWorld/comments/6ly446/heres_the_commemorative_photo_that_was_handed_out/
The arcade cabinets were sold on an online Cast Member auction and although the area was walled off soon after the closure, you couldn’t help but see the demolition of the building, which kind of sucked.
https://youtu.be/2QzeP1nIAjw
If you ever were lucky enough to visit DisneyQuest in its heyday, you know how cool it had been for its time. It was still fun towards the end, but had definitely seen better days. I prefer to remember it how it was, instead of what it became. How about you?
Hat tip and “thank-you kindly” to Jennifer S. for her assistance in obtaining research material for this post!
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Danielle Pluzsik December 30, 2019 - 9:40 am
I’m a big fan of the Ride the Comix attraction and want to update it when I become an Imagineer. I have concepts for new heroes (you WERE the hero in the original, but in this version, you’re playing as a hero) and new villains in addition to the classics like Mistress Khan, Ms. Skinner, Zebub, and everyone else. Also, only one player gets to use the saber, as the remaining five heroes use other weapons. I wrote all this down in a document and intend to give it to Disney when I get older and become an Imagineer. Hope you see it at a new DisneyQuest then!
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R-Calf Praises USDA for Decision to Abandon NAIS
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February 8, 2010Contact:
Shae Dodson-Chambers, Communications Coordinator
Phone: 406-672-8969; e-mail: sdodson@r-calfusa.com
Group Praises USDA for Decision to Abandon NAIS
Washington, D.C. — In a letter sent Friday to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, R-CALF USA President/Region VI Director Max Thornsberry, a Missouri veterinarian, thanked the United States’ top agriculture official for his “receptiveness to the interests of U.S. cattle farmers and ranchers.” On Friday, Vilsack announced he was revising his agency’s prior policy on animal disease traceability and would begin developing a new approach. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) prior policy was the National Animal Identification System (NAIS), a policy vehemently opposed by R-CALF USA and its numerous state affiliates.
“The Secretary has signaled he is going back to the drawing board to develop a new system that does not infringe upon the rights and privileges of U.S. cattle farmers and ranchers as did NAIS,” Thornsberry said. “This is exactly what we’ve been urging USDA to do for the past five years. Our organization has expended considerable resources trying to put a halt to NAIS, and we’re pleased that our members’ efforts have finally come to fruition.”
Thornsberry said NAIS was conceived and supported by international trade organizations, ear tag manufacturers and multinational meatpackers, and was all about controlling cattle farmers and ranchers and cattle markets, not about controlling and preventing animal diseases.
“Friday’s announcement is a major victory for independent cattle producers, as it marks the first time in a very long time that USDA did not suppress the interests of cattle producers in order to accommodate the self-interests of the dominant meatpackers and their allies,” he said.
R-CALF USA Animal Identification Committee Chair Kenny Fox said that the 8-point plan R-CALF USA submitted last year to USDA as an alternative to NAIS fits within the new framework described by Vilsack on Friday. Fox also serves as president of the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association (SDSGA), one of R-CALF USA’s largest affiliate organizations.
“Our plan called for the control of disease-related animal identification databases to be vested with state and tribal animal health officials, flexibility in the use of preexisting animal identification devices such as brucellosis tags, no federally mandated premises registration and a renewed emphasis in preventing the introduction of diseases at our borders, all of which are consistent with what USDA announced on Friday,” said Fox.
Thornsberry said this victory was made possible by the thousands of U.S. cattle farmers and ranchers who stood steadfast against NAIS despite the millions of dollars that USDA provided to states and many conventional agricultural organizations in an attempt to enroll as many independent cattle producers as possible into the flawed NAIS system.
“I couldn’t be prouder of R-CALF USA and our state affiliates that never waivered an inch against the extreme pressure applied to our industry by USDA under the previous Administration, by the multinational meatpackers and by the conventional industry trade associations with close ties to both the meatpacking industry and ear tag manufacturers,” he emphasized
“The next step will be to actually help USDA develop the details of this new approach to animal disease traceability, and we will remain directly involved to ensure that the interests of our nation’s independent cattle producers continue to be addressed in this process,” Fox concluded.
R-CALF USA (Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund, United Stockgrowers of America) is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle industry. R-CALF USA represents thousands of U.S. cattle producers on trade and marketin! g issues. Members are located across 47 states and are primarily cow/calf operators, cattle backgrounders, and/or feedlot owners. R-CALF USA directors and committee chairs are extremely active unpaid volunteers. R-CALF USA has dozens of affiliate organizations and various main-street businesses are associate members. For more information, visit www.r-calfusa.com or, call 406-252-2516.
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NAIS is one day closer to the regulatory grave
National Association of Farm Animal Welfare
Ag.Ed@nafaw.org
Official APHIS Factsheet to Veterinary Services 2-5-10 Q & A
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/content/printable_version/faq_traceability.pdf
There are 7 pages of government prepared repetitive gobbledy gooking. Within the code verbiage are signs of things to come, and thankfully things to end.
It says nothing about dealing with the only disease that USDA says is costing the US dairy industry a $200,000,000 loss annually — Johne’s. No acknowledgment for a valid test method and a valid vaccination is on the horizon for Johne’s, the only costly cattle disease in the nation.
After today, the states that are prosecuting livestock producers for NAIS non-compliance will be enforcing the beating of a very dead mule. How will states incarcerate Amish who refuse to sign up their premises when the USDA ends premises enrollment??
What will happen to the thousands of government employees who are given grants to enroll premises in NAIS? What will they do for employment; perhaps line up and take turns beating the mule.
Facts remain; the lowest pooper-scooper in a remote dairy barn knows more about costly animal disease and the priority of issues than the marble halls of USDA. Pray that USDA can, possibly — get it, someday.
National Association of Farm Animal Welfare, 2-5-10 Ag.Ed@nafaw.org
Tags: NAIS, NAIS Is a Threat, NAIS Not Needed, NAIS Not Wanted, Oppose NAIS, USDA
Costs for USDA-Recommended Animal ID Package: $9,995
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by John Bunting
$9,995.00? $9,995.00??? NINE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED, NINETY FIVE DOLLARS????? On December 28, 2009, critics of USDA’s goofy plans to mandate radio-frequency identification devices (RFIDs) in all livestock got just the fodder they need to set livestock country afire in protest: the price tag for this absurd government mandate — the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). Forget USDA’s “cost-benefit” analysis claiming that computer-chipped livestock ear tags would cost about $3 to $5 dollars apiece. The cost of those ear tags, even when purchased in minimum lots of 100, is peanuts, compared to the accompanying hardware necessary to use those ear tags.
$9,995.00. That’s the “bundled startup kit” cost offered with a discount of $1,905.36, when compared to the costs of the components in the “startup kit,” if those items were purchased separately.
$9,995.00 out-of-pocket costs so livestock producers may comply with USDA’s intended mandate to require all livestock in the U.S. to be monitored with ear tags containing computer chips? In Missouri, for example, a hotbed of anti-NAIS, the average beef cattle operator has 35 head. In these money-losing times for beef ranchers, how can Uncle Sam demand livestock raisers shell out a minimum of $9,995 for a “startup kit” for this foolishness.
The December 28, 2009 press release said:
“Eriginate™ Corporation announced today the approval of its eTattoo™ tag by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The approval marks the first ultra-high radio frequency identification tag (UHF RFID) and the first non-low frequency tag (LF) to be approved for use with the ‘840’ Animal Identification Number (AIN).”
This private electronic devise is approved by the USDA for use in the controversial National Animal Identification System (NAIS) program. USDA has promoted this program as a winning solution for everyone in animal agriculture.
Many persons in animal agriculture have objected for many reasons, including religious objections.
USDA has posted a cost/benefit analysis available at: http://animalid.aphis.usda.gov/nais/naislibrary/
documents/plans_reports/NAIS_overview_report.pdf
In the overview cost/benefit analysis, USDA explains the “Economic benefits in both the domestic and international marketplace resulting from enhanced traceability may be greater than the cost savings realized during animal disease control and eradication efforts.”
On page 5 of this same document, USDA states, ” Tags and tagging costs vary among cattle producers with 50 head from $3.30 to $5.22 per cow, depending on current identification practices.” Well, that cost/analysis is not exactly correct because the eartags are the only low-cost element in the system. In addition to the tags you need the reader or scanner.
eTattoo™ conveniently has a “starter” kit.
$9,995!!! That “startup kit costs $99.95 per animal!!!
This kit would be the basic requirement for a small family dairy of say 50 milking cows. Replacement tags, and they certainly will be necessary, are a low $395 per hundred.
eTattoo™ claims, “Tags will accommodate handwritten management numbers.” What exactly is missing here? Anyone might think these fancy tags would eliminate the need for “handwritten management numbers.” What will government bureaucrats and their anointed corporate beneficiaries conjure up next?
Get yours while supplies last at: http://www.etattootag.com
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Harmful to small & medium farmers
Is USDA intentionally trying to destroy the nation’s small and medium livestock producers? USDA ultimately intends to mandate electronic livestock identification. Few small/medium livestock producers will be able to afford $10,000 for such technology. The margins in livestock have generally been negative. USDA has misrepresented costs for the NAIS program.
Tags: Cut Funding to NAIS, Destroy Small Farms, Family Farms, fascism, NAIS - About Control, NAIS Is a Threat, NAIS kills competition, NAIS Not Needed, NAIS Not Wanted, Oppose NAIS
Opinion: Out of whack things righted, once in Blue Moon
by Richard Oswald – 1/31/2010
Year in and year out, things here stay pretty much the same. We still have death and taxes. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, and the North Star is always perfectly positioned above the neighbor’s barn.
But on rare occasions the finer aspects of nature (and people) become a bit less predictable.
The year ended in Langdon the same way it did in the rest of North America, with a Blue Moon. (That’s a full moon at both the beginning and the end of the month.)
It was that kind of year from start to finish. We had a late spring, an unusually cool growing season, rainfall that was nearly double the normal amount, an earthquake, and a difficult harvest followed by blizzards throughout December — all stuff that only happens once in a Blue Moon.
Once in a blue moon folks like me get to thinking that some of the out-of-whack things in America might somehow be getting better for our food — and the people who raise it.
The pork checkoff election
A few years back a lot of us were giving high fives when U.S. Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman took the unusual step of allowing pork producers to decide whether or not to keep the pork check-off — a mandatory fee paid into a marketing fund each time a hog is sold.
A majority of pork producers voted to repeal the check-off rather than continue funding the agenda of big pork processing corporations. That’s because packers and their best buddies had camouflaged themselves to look like producers instead of end-users.
Small producers were being sold down the river by big agribusiness.
Hog growers were working under contracts with the packers that were harsh and difficult to enforce. Hog raisers couldn’t find reliable markets, and those who tried to compete on their own with the big packers were giving up and leaving the farm in droves.
The revolt against the pork checkoff was one of those blue moon moments.
Glickman answered the will of the farmer, approved a referendum on the check-off, and when a vast majority of producers voted to end it, he certified the results. The check-off tax was dead.
Unfortunately, Glickman left town with the rest of the Clinton administration before the results of the referendum could be enacted. His Bush administration successor, Anne Veneman, set the election results aside, telling producers their voluntarily-funded checkoff project had now essentially become a mandatory federal tax.
For the most part we don’t get to vote on taxes in America. We only get to vote on the people in Congress who establish them. The pork check-off was different. It was voted in by the people who would pay it, and the same people voted it out (until Sec. Veneman intervened).
Sometimes the government just doesn’t seem to hear us very well. It happens over and over.
For example, U.S. beef producers wanted to certify their own beef as BSE (Mad Cow Disease) free. It seemed a reasonable request, since we were losing business outside the U.S. because other countries feared that they were importing BSE meat. But the big packers didn’t want that label because it would have allowed small producers to gain an advantage in exports, a coveted retail market.
Even though U.S. producers such as Creekstone Farms and Gateway Beef were going to test for BSE in every animal they sold, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said that only the government could test for BSE.
Of course, BSE didn’t come from U.S. beef, but from imports from Canada or Great Britain. The big meat packers didn’t want that to be accepted knowledge because beef imported from Canada and elsewhere can be a cheap source of profit.
Once in a blue moon things change, and “change” was the promise of the Obama campaign in 2008.
Things are definitely looking up, but change is easier to talk about than accomplish. When Mother Nature wants modification to the status quo she lets the chips fall where they may. When man alters things, he too often seeks a consensus of major players: titans of industry, bankers, ranking politicians, and the wealthy. They all want to be in the room together.
Guys like me are generally on the outside looking in, supplying at cost the pure basic commodities big business adulterates for profit.
National animal identification
That brings us to the National Animal Identification System.
The NAIS would require each farm animal to be tagged with a computer chip. Grassroots producers fought against mandatory animal ID throughout most of the Bush years. When President Obama was elected. there was celebration by farm groups because we thought NAIS was finally dead. Or was it?
Producers realized that NAIS ignored the real issues of food safety by putting small family farms at a disadvantage with big agribusiness. Under the NAIS proposal, a farmer with 50 cows and calves on pasture would have to tag all 100 animals.
But a feeder packer with a dozen 10,000 hog confinement buildings only had to report 12 numbers, one for each building. All that information was to be stored in a privately-operated database outside USDA with only “insiders” having access to the records.
NAIS never made sense. Virtually all food safety and pollution problems stem from imperfect processing and imported animals and food products (such as beef scraps from Uruguay), but the government was in effect saying small producers were mostly to blame. After all, NAIS was holding us to higher standards than the real food safety offenders. Animal ID was a way for corporations to shift the blame for their mistakes to farmers who had no control over what happened once their animals left the farm.
Producers geared up to fight NAIS the best they could by attending USDA listening sessions to testify against animal ID. Even when the testimony was overwhelmingly against NAIS, the USDA continued to move ahead with plans for implementation until some in Congress, like Sen. Jon Tester of Montana, were successful in cutting funding to the program.
Tester is a farmer, rancher and livestock owner who is also a U.S. Senator.
If money is the source of all evil, we definitely pulled NAIS up by the roots, persuading the House of Representatives to eliminate funds and the Senate to at least radically curtail them.
Or so we thought. Today, even with funding cut, government and corporate insiders are still talking about NAIS, waiting for their chance to bring it back to life.
I’ve heard that as our nation grows, we must all be willing to give up some of our rights for the good of all. I would agree that’s true when it comes to traffic lights or airport screening.
But food?
Big seed
These days it’s not too unusual for seed companies to sue each other. Lately a single seed company has gotten big enough to control 98 percent of the soybean seed market and 79 percent of corn.
The last time a single entity controlled that much seed was when Adam walked alone in the Garden.
That company, Monsanto, says it needs single-handed control and big profits to enable farmers to feed the hungry. Some farmers reply that all we really need to do our job is freedom of choice to buy seed without fear of economic retribution.
In a rare and uncommon turn of events, the Department of Justice has decided to investigate whether Monsanto’s unusual control of seed markets violates federal antitrust laws.
The last time the U.S. cracked down on this much corporate power was when Teddy Roosevelt played trustbuster 100 years back. That was many moons ago.
It used to be that rulemaking took place in the light of day.
For Americans, sightless regulators blinded by power have been a big problem in agriculture, banking, Wall Street, the futures markets, healthcare, energy… you name it.
But once in awhile, like now, if the problem is big enough, a little light from a Blue Moon is what is needed to start setting things right.
Richard Oswald farms and writes from his home near Langdon, Mo. His column regularly appears at www.dailyyonder.com. Reprinted with permission.
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Food Control is People Control
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Stop National Animal ID
by Grant Hagan
When the Communists took over the Ukraine, the bread basket of Europe,
about 70 years ago, they destroyed or stole all food and animals, starving to death 7 million people. Today Zimbabwe, the bread basket of Africa, has had its farms destroyed and is on the verge of starvation. Is our country next?
Today Communism has become less visible. However, groups with the same
globalist views are nearing completion of their goals. Groups like the socialist Council of Foreign Relations [founded in New York in 1921 with the goal of ending American sovereignty, the membership of which has included several past presidents including Bill Clinton], the Trilateralists [a related group founded in 1973 for the purpose of seizing control of the United States government and consolidating its political, monetary, intellectual, and ecclesiastical powers], Skull and Bones [a highly secret Yale University society whose select members have included some of the most powerful men of the 20th century, including President
George Bush] are having great success creating a world dictatorship. Most of their power has been acquired from purchased government officials.
Congress has, for example, depleted our industrial base by giving the unelected elitists at the United Nations World Trade Organization complete control of our trade decisions.
The coming National Animal Identification System (NAIS) is another prime example of this legislative road to enslavement [Assault on Small Farmers]. When in full force NAIS will assign all animals a land base (farm) and each animal will have a radio frequency identification tag. Every time a cow is sent off its land base to a sale, or a horse is ridden off its land base, government permission will be required. The global positioning in the tag will give Big Brother the ability to spy on you. I’m sure Stalin and Hitler would have been envious of such a system.
Like gun control, food control is people control. In addition to animal control, the elitists, with their patented genetically manipulated seeds, are becoming our
only source of seeds. So, contrary to “It can’t happen here,” It is happening
Grant Hagan lives in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. His letter appeared in the Summer 2006 issue of Rural Heritage.
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Tags: fascism, Food Control, Food Safety, Government collusion, NAIS - About Control, NAIS Not Wanted, Oppose NAIS
Wisconsin Rules Roughshod against Historic Religious Beliefs
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from – National Assn of Farm Animal Welfare – Dec. 31, 2009
A hotly contested court case centered on a farmers’ religious beliefs is now in the hands of a judge. Last week, Clark County District Attorney Darwin Zwieg filed his final brief in a case that jousts the state of Wisconsin against the historic religious convictions of Amish Christians.
On behalf of Miller, the court appointed Bonnie Walksmuth to present his case. Amish Christians normally shun court conflicts and are known for their peaceful humble demeanor. Thousands of immigrants fled Europe to settle in Wisconsin and the US to find safety for their religious freedoms. Now, as the court room was filled with concerned and broken-hearted Amish, an era of freedom was at high risk.
In Wisconsin v. Emanuel Miller Jr., Zwieg alleges the area farmer stands in violation of a new state law requiring all properties where livestock exist be registered with the state. Miller admits as much, but testifies the rule infringes on his religious beliefs. According to testimony during an evidentiary hearing in the matter, those in Miller’s faith fear eternal damnation if they abide by the law, which they feel is a pre-cursor to the biblical ‘Mark of the Beast.’ The issue is not an Amish only conviction, but also shared by Bible believers of many denominations.
Not just a new pestiferous state regulation, but a historic way of life was put on trial in Neillsville, Wisconsin. Miller was charged under complaint for civil forfeiture because he refused to surrender his life holdings into the state’s NAIS property enrollment surveillance system.
The DA says the state has a compelling interest to promote food and animal safety, human health and the economy of the state of Wisconsin. He points to testimony from DATCP employees, who stated mandatory premise ID could improve their ability to respond to an animal disease.
Dr. Paul McGraw, head of the Wisconsin Animal Health Dept. of Ag. was questioned, under oath, by Judge Counsell regarding the necessity of the premise registration system and whether the rule had shown to be a benefit to disease control in Wisconsin to which Dr. McGraw responded, “No”. The judge asked if it had been a benefit in any other state implemented and again, “No”.
In his brief, Zwieg notes a sincerely held religious belief should not give any Wisconsin resident the ability to refuse enforcements and regulations of the new state law. Zwieg crudely compares sincere Christians with corrupt cults of history to make the point that religious beliefs are not of any real consideration to the state of Wisconsin. The DATCP in Wisconsin was aware of the historic Bible beliefs of devout Christians and considered it a minor issue when laws were created to demand property enrollments.
Wisconsin enforces a mandatory NAIS although USDA on a federal level remains quasi voluntary for NAIS enrollment. At 16 recent listening sessions held by USDA Sec. Vilsack, over 90% of attendees opposed any form of government enforced animal ID. Nation wide the proposed NAIS program has been considered the worst idea, with the least proven value in USDA history. Basically, the NAIS, as proposed, is dead as a voluntary national program. The spark of life still exists in Wisconsin.
The state of Wisconsin is fulfilling their agreements with USDA to enforce state mandatory NAIS. The Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Wisconsin Livestock Identification Consortium, and the Wisconsin Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection has received cooperative agreements totaling over 13 million dollars during a period from 2002 through 2009. According to state surveillance records there are 51,373 livestock properties in Wisconsin with 61,507 registered, to date, showing 119.7% in compliance. An estimated 7,320 have refused to surrender properties to the mandatory ruling.
As a result of Judge Counsell’s decision, either the religious folk in Wisconsin will be incarcerated by the hundreds, or they will break down their beliefs and be shattered by the state like a stomped soda can! The other option is for the state of Wisconsin to return the $13,000,000 to USDA. Go figure?
Attorney Walksmuth, representing Miller has already filed her final brief. The case now goes to Clark County Circuit Court Judge Jon Counsell for consideration.
Thanks to Brad Headtel, Marti Oakley and The PPJ Gazette.
Tags: Amish, DATCP, Destroy Small Farms, Family Farms, Farmers Plead with USDA, fascism, Mark of the Beast, NAIS Not Wanted, Wisconsin Animal Health Dept, Wisconsin runs roughshod over Amish
NAIS: Life Support ~~ Dead on Arrival
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No sooner have most people pronounced NAIS dead-on-arrival, than a number of recent events may have breathed life back into the U.S.A.’s National Animal Identification Scheme. A combination of market forces aligned with a simplified tracking technology, and some rare positive news may have reinvigorated USDA’s moribund, voluntary animal traceability initiative.
First the news headlines. Even though the U.S. House of Representatives had voted to cut off funding for the NAIS as part of the Farm Bill, a joint House-Senate conference committee agreed a few weeks ago to continue funding the program to the tune of $5.3 million for fiscal year 2010-2011. This funding is a reduction from the $14.2 million authorized for last year and less than the $14.6 million the Senate approved, but the program will continue. However, a growing number of Congressional members have made it clear they want to see effective leadership from USDA to dispel some of the more egregious NAIS rumors running unchallenged in the countryside (e.g., backyard farmers with only a few chickens for home use or sale to friends will have to tag and track each animal). They also want to expand the number of farms and ranches that have registered with the NAIS premises database from the current anemic 13% to closer to the 90% needed for an effective national system.
The second piece of news for NAIS supporters is that U.S. District Judge Rosemary M. Collyer in Washington, D.C., dismissed a civil suit filed by the Farm-To-Consumer Legal Defense Fund and a group of Michigan cattlemen against the USDA and the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) over the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). The group’s suit, filed last September, sought to enjoin the implementation and enforcement of NAIS. The suit was dismissed primarily because Judge Collyer ruled the program was voluntarily adopted by state departments of agriculture and was not federally mandated. Should NAIS become mandatory, sorry — the judge has already ruled.
Even with a bit of good news, the large opposition anti-NAIS forces continue to rally their troops by claiming that NAIS is overly burdensome, and is unnecessary because existing livestock records, such as brands, ear tags, veterinary logs and auction barn records do a good and economical job of tracking cattle movements. Dr. George Teagarden, the Kansas state veterinarian, agrees that the current record-keeping system can be used “to find the animals in question, but it can be months after the fact.” According to Dr. Teagarden, this time lag isn’t nearly fast enough and he cautions, “A highly contagious animal disease will devastate this country.” He underscores this dire prediction by noting that in Kansas in a single month cattle from all 48 of the Continental U.S. states arrive at least once a month. The speed of commerce is too fast to be handled by the paper-based system.” Dr. Teagarden is also aware that history does not record any such “devastating” disease to affect Kansas since Foot & Mouth was eliminated in the late twenties. His pandemic prophecy is not a fear to the majority of livestock producers in Kansas or the nation, however those hovering inside the beltway still listen.
Apparently, a number of national governments agree with Dr. Teagarden, and recently several have made or are poised to move their systems from voluntary to mandatory. Within the last few months these key countries have made major moves towards mandatory traceability; moves that are likely to impact USA policy and USA producers.
It is important to understand the difference in other countries. Australia and Canada produce 60% more beef than their country consumes and absolutely must protect and increase export sales. Totally different, the US in 2008, according to the NASS, exported $2,876,906,000 in wholesale beef, but imported $4,764,392,000. For 21 years the US has not produced enough beef to feed the nation. The difference in the urgency to export US beef is drastic. If the US exports more beef, they, in turn must import that exact amount more to feed the nation. In that respect, the US is depending on imports and has no surplus for export at all. All beef export from the US is simply a trading process that does not profit producers, but only those directly related in the selling and buying.
Brazil. Brazil, also producing much more than is being consumed, has just announced that by 2011 all livestock producers will be required to participate in a mandatory traceability system. The new system will rely on simpler technology than the current, voluntary SISBOV system which is RFID-based, and every segment of the Brazilian supply chain, from cow-calf operator to slaughter facility including transporters will be required to provide a complete chain of custody records. Real-time electronic record-keeping is not being mandated, but standardized record-keeping whose data can be transmitted via Internet portals to centralized databases will be used. The SISBOV system will continue to exist for those who want to use it, but the expectation among Brazilian officials is that most producers will use the standardized, simplified paper-based system. On a world export basis, the countries with the most compliance costs will be the least competitive.
Korea. South Korea has instituted a traceback system on domestically raised beef, and has indicated that it would require traceback on imported product by 2010.
Japan. The Japanese government has had a domestic animal identification system in place for several years, and on three different occasions the then-minority political party, the Democratic Party of Japan, had unsuccessfully tried to pass legislation that would require the same level of traceability for imports. In August the DPJ successfully became the controlling party for the first time in a long period, and newly appointed Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama has vowed to once again try to revise the Beef Traceability Law. He doesn’t have control of the Upper House of Parliament, but he may be able to persuade his two coalition partners to go along.
How do these foreign government actions impact the U.S. meat industry? The Brazilian action probably has less direct impact on the US than do the Asian actions, because the Brazilian action was aimed at broadening acceptance of Brazilian beef in the EU. There will be some impact, though, because the largest of the Brazilian meat companies, JBS, is also one of the major U.S. meat producers so there will likely be some technology transfer from Brazilian ranches to their U.S. counterpart.
A major key to Brazilian acceptance of a mandatory livestock traceability system by Brazilian legislators was the simplification of the system of initially registering an animal and then tracking its movements from birth to export. The predecessor voluntary system in Brazil known as SISBOV is an RFID-based identification system with real-time electronic data collection and transmittal. While effective, this system is technologically sophisticated and beyond both the economic means and technological understanding of a large percentage of Brazilian producers. Embracing and actively promoting a simplified registration and tracking system by USDA, we believe, will go a long way towards helping reduce opposition to NAIS.
Even with all of these developments, make no mistake — NAIS is still on life support, and it may still die. But when the marketplace speaks and producers begin to learn the US is and has been a net import country, and no export markets are necessary at all, NAIS becomes even closer to true and lasting death!
Tags: Bribes, Destroy Small Farms, Dump NAIS, fascism, NAIS, NAIS - About Control, NAIS Not Needed, NAIS Not Wanted, NAIS Scheme, Oppose NAIS
Politicians Soaked by Ignorance
National Association of Farm Animal Welfare, Dec. 23, 2009 — Ag.Ed@nafaw.org
Around the nation politicians are making laws and enforcements about things they know not of. Such is the case with National Animal Identification, Ohio’s Issue #2 and numerous leverages to increase taxes and clamp down on farm production.
“Every man is a fool when he is doing something he don’t know nothing about.” Will Roger’s quote was never more true than today when the halls of legislation in Washington DC are filled with elected elites that have no understanding of agriculture. To play it safe, if you don’t understand it—leave it alone.
Tags: Dump NAIS, NAIS, NAIS Not Needed, NAIS Not Wanted, Politicians Ignorant, Scrap NAIS, USDA Not Trustworthy
NAIS privacy not black and white issue
As NAIS becomes a less relevant, useless, bad USDA idea, BEEF Magazine, and other smaller circulation media, grope in the dark hunting some simple benefit, or some lack of pain to encourage NAIS implementation. A wheel barrow load of ideas have been falsely exploited wrongly promising virtues of, profitable source verification, export sales expansion, world trade compliance, useful carcass data for breeders, and even (ho ho ho) economy of application. All of these fail to hold water, as this article reveals, the NAIS proposed data is “FOR PRIVATE USDA EYES ONLY.” None of the above promises, virtues, claims or assumptions are of any value to US ranchers, nor ever were. USDA has squeezed the NAIS purpose down to, “nothing more than information from a phone book,” according to USDA’s chief veterinary officer, John Clifford.
Snicker through this December 14, 2006 Iowa Farmer Today article, from their archives, resurrected from the dead, for the December 2009 issue, designed to entice livestock producers to fear not, and try to dance with NAIS one more song. The thrust — bring in enough attorneys and it can be simplified enough to be palatable? What!!!
Darol Dickinson, www.naisSTINKS.com
By Gene Lucht and Jeff DeYoung, Iowa Farmer Today
Thursday, December 14, 2006 8:27 AM CST
Privacy has been a central issue in the debate over whether to make a National Animal Identification System mandatory or voluntary.
“It’s a legitimate concern,” says Doug O’Brien, a staff attorney at the Drake University Agricultural Law Center in Des Moines.
But, O’Brien, who also works at the National Agricultural Law Center at the University of Arkansas, says the issues are not black and white. Instead, they are shades of gray. Many could be addressed in the drafting of legislation that could be written to implement a national system.
“It’s fairly complicated,” O’Brien says of an ID program. “The ground is shifting on this.”
But, in the debate over a mandatory vs. a voluntary plan, privacy has been a driving factor.
John Clifford, USDA’s chief veterinary officer at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), agrees privacy has been a central issue.
“Confidentiality is definitely a concern to the private sector,” Clifford says. “We will have the premises identification database, which is nothing more than information from a phone book.
“Federal law will protect the confidential information from disclosure. We will have access to that data in the event of an occurrence.”
O’Brien says that could be addressed in a mandatory system.
There are really two confidentiality issues, he explains. The first is over whether information about animals and their owners could be gotten from the government through a Freedom of Information request. The federal Freedom of Information Act requests would appear to apply to any information gathered by the government about animals.
But, O’Brien says there are nine exemptions to the act that are stipulated in the law, and several could reasonably apply to this situation. For example, there is an exception for confidential business information. Another protects released information that would make it difficult to run a program. These items have been factors in the federal price-reporting law.
Those concerns could be addressed by writing specific statute language that would prohibit such release of information.
The second concern is the potential for government agencies to share the information gathered for a government program.
Again, that could be handled through specific language in a new ID law or it could be part of language to be included in contracts between farmers and the government, O’Brien says.
There are privacy concerns with private ownership of information in a voluntary program.
Farmers might want to make sure federal code or contracts with those private groups would ban the selling of sharing of that information with private groups that might try to use the information for their private gain.
Tags: Cut Funding to NAIS, Dump NAIS, NAIS Not Needed, NAIS Not Wanted, Oppose NAIS, USDA Not Trustworthy
NAIS Stinks: A look at the opposition
By Lee Pitts
Darol Dickinson
NAIS, the national animal identification system, is a big government boondoggle that can easily be compared to President Obama’s plan to borrow trillions of dollars, much of it from the Chinese, to save a bad economy that was created in the first place by too much borrowing. NAIS will NOT make our food safer, but it will most certainly make thousands of small stockmen disappear. It will require ranchers to spend a great deal of money on equipment, inserting the chips, and reporting any changes, with terrible fines for computer errors, acts of nature, or noncompliance. Yet factory farms are exempt from those same rules.
The USDA is pushing it partly to show they are doing something about the pitiful state of food safety, which they have botched BIG TIME. The original NAIS plan caused such a backlash that in November 2006 the USDA backtracked and said, “We must emphasize that NAIS is a voluntary program at the Federal level, and USDA has no plans to make participation in any component of the program mandatory.”
Just as you’d expect, now the USDA is most definitely making noises that the plan must be made mandatory.
If the NAIS gravy train is derailed, most of the credit can be given to one man: Darol Dickinson. The famous Longhorn breeder and artist has already been named a member of the Digest 25, but his efforts on NAIS on behalf of all cattlemen deserve another laudatory trajectory launched in his honor.
Darol remembers when he came to hate the whole idea behind NAIS. “When I attended my first USDA listening session about NAIS the leader lied to everyone. He said NAIS would happen, we would not have a choice, sign up now.” (Needless to say, Darol did not sign up.)
“He said that hoof and mouth would devastate the US cattle business overnight, then with one phone call to Texas A & M, at Uvalde, Texas, I found cattle with Hoof and Mouth were still good to eat and the disease was only a skin thing. He told me Anthrax could sweep the nation and could kill every cow. I made one phone call and found out for 80 cents anyone can buy an Anthrax vaccine and never have an Anthrax problem.”
Darol recalls, “Then the USDA began to give out ‘cooperative agreements’ to hire people to enroll in NAIS premises. I call these agreements more simply, ‘bribes.’ Bribes is what you give someone to do something they don’t want to do, then they do it, against their better judgment. The basis of NAIS was deception without necessity—paid for by all taxpayers. All of the above made my blood boil.” Darol began to paw in the dirt like a mad bull.
“For the first time in my life I had an opportunity to oppose a vicious federales program that would put my fellow livestock producers under with red tape, enforcements, fines and destroy new business. I, by choosing this battle with USDA could save billions in losses to ranchers and honest farmers. At a cost of my own cattle sales over the last 4 years, I have worked 4 to 18 hours a day opposing NAIS.
Darol is one of the leading, if not THE leading Longhorn breeder in the country, and has been for decades. His efforts on NAIS have horribly reduced his business sales and profits. “Had we not sold an occasional high dollar Texas Longhorn bull,” says Darol, “it would not have been possible to fight this nasty war.”
He continues, “From early 2005, after the first smoke was blown up my hub cap from USDA, I have carefully researched NAIS. One after another promises from USDA promoters are either false, worthless or just plain ignorant. The concept of NAIS is designed by white shirted, clean handed veterinarians in marble hall offices with high salaries and retirements that would impress Oprah. The NAIS designers have not stepped in enough nasty corral stuff to know the basic business of livestock.
“The next mystery is why AQHA, NCBA, Farm Bureau, Beef Magazine and Drover Magazine do not stage a hissy-fit opposing NAIS and what it will do to their membership and subscribers. When I can’t understand common sense things, I assume they have been bought, and it is true. The slimy USDA bureaucrats with thick brief cases have made their rounds and millions have been bought to their own guilt and shame.”
Darol’s first attempt at a web sight opposing NAIS was web site www.naisSucks.com. “The name was chosen due to the puking nasty program it is,” says Darol, who, it can be said, is not what you’d call a politically correct person.
“I am not a fair and balanced person,” says Darol. Some publications refused to reference www.naisSUCKS.com due to the off color connotation so Darol changed the name to accommodate kinder, gentler people. “We changed it to www.naisSTINKS.com and retained the same articles.” Either way, when you read a SUCKS or STINKS article it will not leave you straddling a fence by a writer who couldn’t figure it out.
Says Darol, “One of the great early research articles published, as the negative NAIS data begin to boil over the cow piles, was Back Door Bureaucrats [by this writer]. The USDA has such strong advertising ties with most livestock publications that the editor’s bladders get weak when it comes to printing an opposition NAIS article. Not Lee Pitts. He lets it fly like a Johne’s herd sire. His article, available on ‘Stinks,’ is a classic.
“Each time USDA presented NAIS for some quasi-noble reason, a selling USDA article was written for release to all the media—livestock, rodeo, general news, farming, etc. One of 42 STINKS research writers quickly presented the factual opposition in clear detail. The USDA articles were printed without a blink by every back woods and up town publication. The opposition articles were printed in one of 20 of the same publications.
“STINKS sends out daily NAIS opposition articles to over 2,000 bloggers. Two livestock editors in New Mexico informed STINKS not to send NAIS opposition articles to them. The NCBA, Beef Magazine and many others, once considered honest, also refuse to receive opposition NAIS articles. All of these brilliant articles by careful researchers are on www.naisSTINKS.com.
“STINKS is dedicated to complete information opposing NAIS,” says Darol. “The NAIS founders and promoters would destroy the livestock industry, so why should those of us making a living with livestock treat them with any more respect than fecal material in a wedding punch bowl?
“STINKS has 147 reprintable NAIS opposition articles to date. As a complete service government defense site there are cartoons, printable handouts, flyers, videos and a companion blog. During the recent USDA listening sessions reprints from STINKS were handed out at all locations and STINKS research info was quoted. When the USDA prepared a $430,000 NAIS TOOL KIT for all licensed veterinarians, STINKS immediately offered a zero funded NAIS SURVIVAL TOOL KIT. It prints from the site in book form, with index and 15 articles to inform and protect ranchers from government terrorists. When a manuscript is released by a STINKS researcher it goes immediately to 2,100 media and bloggers. It is then forwarded on to more than two million viewers within 24 hours. Every state veterinarian, state NAIS director and most Senators and Congress members receive it.
“Although STINKS researchers are prepared to document and defend every article, most livestock editors do not print opposition information, nor do they respond with any questions about data,” says Darol. “When the first STINKS emails were generated, there were only a few sites with NAIS opposition. Now 4 years later there are organizations in every state, hundreds of sites with featured NAIS opposition information, Yahoo groups in every state, attorneys that have resigned their jobs to oppose NAIS full time, ranchers who have been forced to become activists, and writers to defend the family businesses. Google records today 377,000 articles for “NAIS opposition.”
The next step for Darol’s web site is to look into what should be viewed as bribery, plain and simple.
“Bureaucrats have received generous ‘gifts’ from industry businesses that plan to profit from a mandatory NAIS,” according to Darol. “In the future, the humble livestock producers will hammer bureaucrats that have had NO oversight, and sucked the pot dry with their blood thirst, draining the livestock industry. Unless Washington can grab themselves by the pants and listen to the 95% of livestock producers who oppose NAIS, there will be pitch forks and cow manure in their town. Cowboys are tired of human burdizzos, gutless editors, and ruthless enforcements planned for the innocent.”
Darol Dickinson has had a remarkable career in the livestock industry. Stopping NAIS would be the crowning achievement, and every rancher in America will owe him one huge THANK YOU.
Tags: Corruption in Government, Cut Funding to NAIS, decentralized food system, Destroy Small Farms, Family Farms, NAIS Is a Threat, NAIS Not Needed, NAIS Not Wanted, Oppose NAIS
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French Flag: Change your profile picture to support Paris Victims
by johnspider09 · November 20, 2015
The world was struck by the sudden terrorist attacks in Paris, France last Friday. In just one night, hundreds of innocent civilians were left lifeless and wounded after armed men fired guns and bombs in seven crowded areas in Paris. As France turned its lights off, mourning, and still trying to recover from the tragic event, the world mourns with them. Indeed, Paris victims are not alone in their fought for justice against the inhumane massive killing.
Governments, charities and citizens from different countries around the globe are hand in hand in showing support to the French government and the victims through a lot of ways. Governments and charities are willing to donate funds and send goods to the needy victims. People, as well, support through prayers and conduct vigils as a way of expressing their call for justice. You might also be one of the billions of individuals, far away from France, who would want to show support whichever way possible. Well, here’s one simple thing you could do to express your support and concern for the Paris victims.
In the social networking site, Facebook, which is used almost by everyone around the globe, you could your profile photo filtered with the colors of the French flag. According to News.Com Below are the instructions on how change your profile photo’s filter:
Log in to your Facebook account.
On your Newsfeed, find someone who’s profile photo is already superimposed with red, white and blue stripes.
Click the “Try It” button on the bottom right portion of your friend’s profile photo.
You can then choose how long you’ll have your profile photo filtered with the French Flag.
Click “Use as Profile Picture”.
Though following these five simple steps, you will be able to show your support to the Paris victims and the French government, together with people of different nationalities around the world, including famous hollywood celebrities such as Ellen Degeneres, Jared Leto, and even the Backstreet Boys. Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas and Ronaldinho Gaucho who are three of the Top Celebrities in Facebook, reported by Fan Page List , also had their profile pictures washed with red, white and blue.
Indeed, Mark Zuckerberg’s idea of using facebook is a medium of such support for the Paris victims. Being the creator of the said social media, Zuckerberg has observed that during cataclysmic times, people from different places has been using Facebook as a way to connect with their friends and relatives, making sure they are safe, reported Express UK.
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Netflix’s Lost in Space Reboot Gets Announcement Trailer
Posted on February 21, 2018 February 21, 2018 by Anitra
Lost in Space is making a return to television this April. Netflix has released this morning an announcement teaser for the sci fi reboot.
A 10 episode first season run will arrive on the streaming service Friday, April 13. Starring Toby Stevens, Molly Parker, Ignacio Serricchio, Taylor Russell, Maxwell Jenkins, Mina Sundwall and Parker Posey with Zack Estrin onboard as Showrunner.
A synopsis was also released about the reboot.
Set 30 years in the future, colonization in space is now a reality, and the Robinson family is among those tested and selected to make a new life for themselves in a better world. But when the new colonists find themselves abruptly torn off course en route to their new home they must forge new alliances and work together to survive in a dangerous alien environment, light-years from their original destination. Stranded along with the Robinsons are two outsiders who find themselves thrown together by circumstance and a mutual knack for deception. The unsettlingly charismatic Dr. Smith (Posey) is a master manipulator with an inscrutable end game. And the roguish, but inadvertently charming Don West (Ignacio Serricchio) is a highly-skilled, blue-collar contractor, who had no intention of joining the colony, let alone crash landing on a lost planet.
The original Lost in Space television series was created by Irwin Allen and ran on CBS from 1965 to 1968 with 83 episodes under it’s belt. In 1998, Lost in Space made it’s way to theaters from New Line Cinema. Starring William Hurt, Gary Oldman, Mimi Rogers, Matt LeBlanc and Heather Graham, earning $136.2 million dollars in the box office with a $80 million dollar budget .
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Dogfish Head and The Flaming Lips Release Beer and Music Collaboration for Record Store Day
March 7, 2018 by Dow Scoggins
MILTON, Delaware — In celebration of Record Store Day, Dogfish Head is bringing independent beer and independent music together as they announce the release of a first-of-its-kind beer and vinyl collaboration with American rock icons, The Flaming Lips. Dropping on RSD (Saturday, April 21), The Flaming Lips will release a limited edition 7” called “The Story of Yum Yum and Dragon,” featuring two original songs inspired by the new Dogfish beer, Dragons & YumYums, a lip smackingly tart pale ale. Composed by Wayne Coyne, frontman for The Flaming Lips, the lyrics pay tribute to the colorful array of off-centered ingredients in the beer.
“Wayne and I, and our Dogfish and Lips co-conspirators, shared a goal of making this collaboration an epic, sensory enveloping experience at the intersection of creative beer paired with creative music,” said Sam Calagione, CEO and founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. “There’ve been tons of iconic collaborations over the years, but we believe this is the first time a band has been so pivotal and deeply involved in the creation of the beer, the ingredients that were chosen, as well as authoring a song made specifically in tribute of the beer.”
The energy of the union inspired Coyne to use ingredients from the beer – dragonfruit and yumberries – as characters in the two songs on the record, “The Story of Yum Yum and Dragon” and “Pouring Beer in Your Ear.” Coyne used the dragonfruit and yumberry elements and transformed them into storyful lyrics in the song like, “Yum Yum and Dragon went out for a drive, but Yum Yum doesn’t have any eyes….Yum Yum and Dragon, they’re happy they’re friends…”
Along with the limited edition 7” release, Dogfish and The Flaming Lips will also unleash 100 translucent records filled with the actual Dragons & YumYums beer just before Record Store Day. The super collectible beer-filled vinyl will be available at special events nationwide leading up to and on April 21. Calagione shares, “As a raging beer geek with a music problem, I’m especially excited to enjoy a pint of Dragons & YumYums while spinning a beer-filled record from the Lips.”
Wayne Coyne of The Flaming Lips had this to say about the collaboration, “Working with Dogfish Head has been a meeting of two, seemingly, opposite product makers. We as, The Flaming Lips (being completely unaware of our branding and marketing potential) and them, Dogfish Head, (being sooo well branded I thought they made dog food, fish sauce, bongs AND beer)… turns out they, the Dogfish Head thought we, The Flaming Lips, were a well branded and marketed entity…they thought we were perhaps a cult, a cartoon, a religion, a candy company and an Art Rock Group…ha…so…Us coming together to make, what might be, the world’s first vinyl record filled with pink colored beer… is somehow… perfect!!”
Hitting retail shelves and taps from late March through August and packing an explosion of fruit in every sip, Dragons & YumYums is an intensely tropical, yet subtlety bitter ale brewed with a combination of dragonfruit, yumberry, passionfruit, pear juice and black carrot juice. Clocking in at 6.5% ABV, this light-bodied pale ale has a balanced sweetness, yet slightly resinous flavor, with piney aromas and a pink, blush-wine hue. The psychedelic influence of the label artwork, designed by Marq Spusta as part of Dogfish Head’s Off-Centered Art Series, was influenced by the legacy of the Flaming Lips and the culinary components in Dragons & YumYums shown through radiating lines, movement of fire, dancing lips, rainbows and bold pink colors.
For more information about Dragons & YumYums, “The Story of Yum Yum and Dragon” and events where the limited-edition beer-filled vinyl can be found visit dogfish.com\rsd.
For more information and The Flaming Lips brand licensing and consumer products, contact Alix Kram,Alix.Kram@wmg.com and Eleni Gregoriou, Eleni.Gregoriou@wmg.com.
The Flaming Lips are on tour now in support of their current Warner Bros. Records album, Oczy Mlody.
The Flaming Lips 2018 Tour Dates:
Mar 03 – Okeechobee, FL – Okeechobee Festival
Mar 05 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre
Mar 06 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
Mar 07 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
Mar 09 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
Mar 10 – Richmond, VA – The National
Mar 11 – Bensalem, PA – XCite Center at Parx Casino
May 06 – Memphis, TN – Beale Street Music Festival
May 31 – Jackson, WY – Jackson Hole Center for the Arts
June 02 – Eugene, OR – McDonald Theatre
June 03 – Seattle, WA – Upstream Music Fest + Summit
June 04 – Bonner, MT – Kettlehouse Amphitheater
June 06 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
June 07 – Ogden, UT – Ogden Amphitheatre
June 08 – Aspen, CO – Belly Up Aspen
June 22 – Saskatoon, SK / CAN – Sasktel Saskatchewan Jazz Fest
June 24 – Winnipeg, MB / CAN – Jazz Winnipeg @ Burton Cummings Theatre
July 20 – Cheshire, England – Bluedot 2018, Jodrell Bank
July 21 – London, England – Kaleidoscope Festival, Alexandra Palace
Nov 09 – Weissenhauser Strand, GER – Rolling Stone Weekender, Ferienpark
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2011 06 13: New Dog, New Tricks
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Mission Name: New Dog, New Tricks
Date of Mission: June 13, 2011
Locale: Division - Training Lab
Birkhoff stumbles upon Alex practicing her computer skills. The two almost get along for a second, before Birkhoff ruins everything.
For a girl so bad with computers, Alex sure does log a lot of time in the lab. Maybe she genuinely wants to improve despite her bad attitude during lessons? It's possible, right? As it is, she's seated at one of the stations in the back, typing away on the keys, presumably on some boring repetitive exercise she's been given. Seemingly alone, she's left the overhead lights off, using just the small lamp on her own individual work station to give her enough illumination to work from.
Birkhoff is never far away when he senses that computers are being used. He quietly makes an entrance through one of the doors, placing himself at the back of the room as he eats a glazed donut that the cooks down in the caf probably didn't make. He's incredibly silent for a long moment, simply watching the recruit. Finally he breaks his silence and moves over to her, standing away from the machinery. God forbid he get donut glaze on it or crumbs near them. "Are you somehow taunting me or are you actually practicing? I hope this is actual practice, because if you screw up again like you did yesterday, things are going to be really bleak looking for you soon."
Alex deftly navigates a few windows before she rotates in her stool to calmly face the new arrival, offering him a smile too sweet to be sincere. "Always looking out for me," she replies with a wry edge to her tone that would almost imply the opposite. "But it's hard to taunt you when I don't know you're here." Which could mean she actually was practicing? The donut is noticed — it's hard not to notice outside food after being cooped up, even if it's only been a month or so — but Alex just regards it a moment before looking back to Birkhoff with a complacent look. "It's just, you know, this stuff's all so hard."
"It isn't hard, Alex." Of course he means 'it's not hard for me'. He finishes off the donut and wipes his hands on his jeans, pulling a seat up beside her. "Look. I can't really give you direct help without making it seem like I'm playing favorites or helping someone when I shouldn't be. If you really want to get better at this, click out of that program and open Dodger.exe." It's the second program that all recruits have had to get past before they could advance. "You missed something important in it and I want to see if you can catch it." Birkhoff pauses before shaking his head. "The technologically inept baffle me."
Alex gives him an almost suspicious look as he seems actually… helpful. But with an eyebrow-arch-eyeroll-combo, she swings herself laboriously back around on her stool to face the keyboard, closing out the program and clicking on Dodger.exe to bring it up as instructed. "Do I at least get extra credit?" she asks, though the excess sarcasm has been dropped for now, replaced by dry joking. She gives him a sidelong look for his last comment. "Yeah, I bet a lot of things do," she mutters under her breath as she looks back to the screen and, with a sigh, begins working her way through the opening steps of the program. Type-type-click-click. She is certainly faster than she was in class, but still not exactly blazing through it.
Birkhoff gets a look on his face like he might pinch Alex when he hears his comment about lots of things baffling him. He pushes his glasses up on his nose and clucks his tongue. "Not after that comment, young lady. But if you can spot the easter egg, I'll consider putting in a good word for you with Percy. He might not listen, but…" He trails off and watches her, his attention focused completely on the screen now. He doesn't nod or shake his head; he just gets eerily quiet as he watches.
"Oh come on. You walked right into that one," Alex implores, unable to suppress her smirk and look appropriately chastened. But as he goes quiet, she realizes she's not exactly furthering her own cause — and also that he seems to be in the zone now. So the teen goes quiet herself, putting her focus back on the screen. She picks up the pace a little too, moving through the early steps with more ease. Maybe some of his lessons really are starting to sink into that thick, stubborn skull of hers.
Birkhoff gives a nod of approval once as a large red shield appears on the screen in front of Alex. "That's the easter egg. The hard part is solving it. Exit the program. You did better this time. I guess you weren't just making a mockery out of my teaching skills after all." He half-smiles at the young woman, not moving to stand up from his seat. "Maybe if you practice more, you can try to solve it. Remember the basics, Alex. You're not nearly as bad at this as Thom was. How long has been here, anyway? Three years?"
Praise from Birkhoff? Alex tries to enjoy the moment and not let her smart mouth ruin things. It is a challenge. "Me? Never," she replies with just a hint of her own smile, when it comes to hurting his teaching rep. A few more clicks, and she's exited the program back to the empty desktop. "Thom? About a year. He's.. He tried to help me," she points out, a little defensive of the older recruit who's been trying so hard to look out for her. "I'm way worse than him."
"Yeah, I know he's tried to help you. You do realize that his kind of help is strictly verbotten, right?" Birkhoff asks Alex with a raised brow. The man may be less than skilled with most social graces, but he's certainly not stupid. Or blind. "You're not way worse than him. A year is a long time for a recruit to… be a recruit. Thom is a special case. I think they must be saving him for something more than I can understand. He's kind of taken it upon himself to be a mentor to some of the recruits. Wonder how the higher-ups feel about that," Birkhoff muses with some amount of amusement.
Alex raises her eyebrows right back at him, staring without blinking or looking away. "I don't know what you're talking about," she replies rather pointedly. "He's just being nice. I wouldn't expect you to understand." She looks back to the computer for a moment, but there's nothing there to hold her interest. "From how I understand it, if they had a problem with him, he'd know it by the bullet in his brain by now," she points out, still a bit touchy and defensive, since poor Thom is the closest thing she has to a friend in the place.
Birkhoff just looks at Alex. There's no sort of emotion written all over his face. It's just… blank. "I'm not here to be nice, Alex. I'm here to train society's drop outs to be something that most of them are not and never can be. I'm here to protect this organization. But I am not here to be nice." Birkhoff quirks a brow at her defensiveness, smirking. "You like him. Don't worry, I won't tell. I'm sure they know anyway. And yes - to answer your question… a bullet in the brain is how Division sees fit to take care of most of their problem recruits. They like Thom for some reason. Lucky for you, hmm?"
"He's a friend," Alex replies in a tone that has a harder edge to it as she sits back on her stool, one foot hooked up around the lower rung. She gives him a long look, almost sullen, but seems to have remembered her place and opts for silent looks of contempt rather than trying to argue her case. It's like yelling into the wind. "I wouldn't expect you to understand that either." Yep, she'll play the loner nerd card. Crossing her arms over her chest, she rests her upper arm against the edge of the desk, propping herself up since the stool lacks a back and gets uncomfortable after awhile. "But good job protecting the organization."
The computer instructor seems to shrug off the younger woman's jabs at him. "Just keep playing the petulant child, Alex. That never works well around here. Either you put your big girl panties on and learn to take it, or you curl up and die. And trust me, it's not as pain-free as that." He stands up and pushes the chair in, looking at Alex for a long moment. "You're going to have to rein in that mouth of yours. It doesn't get you very far around here. Believe me. I know." He starts to make for the door which he came in, looking over his shoulder fleetingly. "I'll see you at the same time as always. Remember what I told you."
Alex tosses off a sarcastic salute, not seeming nearly as worried as she should be by his warnings. "You've got no idea what I can and can't take," she points out simply, rolling her shoulders in a shrug as she watches him stand. His comment about knowing how far a smart mouth will get her does earn a smirk, but hey, she keeps her mouth shut, maybe taking his words to heart. Or not wanting to end up like him. "Can't wait," she replies with an utter lack of excitement in her dull tone.
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A bouquet you could gorge on - Valentine’s Day, February 2017
MEAT BOUQUETS - London, Valentine's Day, 2017
For this years Valentine's Day Bompas & Parr got been inspired by the meaty bouquets once presented to royalty by Victorian super-chef Alexis Soyer in a radical reimagination of romance.
A limited number of just five bouquets were available to buy, each featuring a selection of hung pheasant, and partridge, dressed pleasingly alongside fragrant botanicals - practically all the ingredients for at least one romantic meal.
Each bouquet came with an alcoholic love potion that could be consumed using accompanying carnivorous plants as shot glasses.
The bouquets were inspired by Alexis Soyer, one of Bompas & Parr’s culinary heroes. He was arguably the first celebrity chef, plus a showman and philanthropist. As well as popularising gas cookery (thereby saving chefs from premature death from respiratory problems) Soyer was sent by the British Government to resolve the Irish Potato Famine, wrote books and opened a food based theme park to rival the Great Exhibition. This included ice caves with stuffed snow foxes, mirror chambers, London's first cocktail bar, a medieval banqueting hall to seat 5000 and a grotto which you had to step through a waterfall to enter.Soyer’s stove design created for the British army during the Crimean War was still in service in the Falklands.
His invention of the Bougeut de Gibier, or ‘Sporting Nosegay’, comprised a ten-foot-tall arrangement of laurels and other evergreens, set off with dried and coloured flowers. Upon this was mounted a cornucopia of game including golden plover, wild ducks, grouse, woodcock, partridge, teal, snipe and wild rabbit. One was presented to King and Queen of France who were so pleased with it (or so the modest Soyer reports in his Gastronomic Regenerator) that they intended to have a similar bouquet carved in wood to ornament the grand sideboard of the palaces banqueting hall.
Harry Parr said: “Soyer was one of the greatest culinary innovators known to mankind and god of the hot stove. If a meat bouquet was the weapon of romance from his impressive culinary arsenal, it will certainly be good enough for my wife this year.”
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== Basics of secretarial positions == Secretarial work, in one form or another, has existed since writing has existed; scribes were the first incarnation, followed by clerks. With the commercialization of the typewriter in the late 1800s and their adoption in the 1900s, record-keeping and composition became increasingly integral to modern businesess and organizations. Originally, most outgoing business correspondence was handled by business owners and a hired clerk, and was usually handwritten (Yates 25). This was an incredibly time consuming, laborious process, and made record keeping confusing, as all incoming and outgoing communication was hand copied so it was impractical to keep more than one comprehensive book of correspondence (Yates 38). Speedwriting and stenography along with typing skills sped up the process of bureaucracy and were delegated to women, particularly young women, in the 1900s. The origins of the word secretary are generally agreed to be related to secret-keeping and trust. According to Edward Jones Kilduff, the word secretary "has its origin in common with the word secret, for both are derived from the Latin word secretus, which means private, secret, or pertaining to private or secret matters. Hence came the general definition of secretary as a person who is intrusted with private or secret matters; a confidential officer or attendant; a confidant" (Kilduff 3). == Secretaries as mediums == In a sense, secretarial work is a kind of 'medium' in and of itself. Secretaries receive communications from all types of sources; it is up to the secretary to determine which communications are the most pressing, and which do not deserve attention, and forward the important communications to the boss. Communications between businesses, especially letters, were not usually written by the businesspeople themselves--rather, the businessperson would speak (dictate) what was in the letter while the secretary/stenographer would write in shorthand what her supervisor dictated, and then type the letter on a typewriter with correct 'form,' meaning correcting any grammatical errors, formatting, spelling, detail work, etc. Essentially mail communications would go from a businessman to his secretary to another secretary to the businessman she represented. This was also true of phone calls and visitors: all communications had to pass through the secretary before reaching the intended recipient. Secretaries themselves still exist, but their duties have changed drastically due to email communications, word processing, and various other technologies. Letter dictation in particular is now incredibly rare, perhaps because of the common use of word processing technologies which drastically reduce the time needed to compose documents. Like the demise of the scribe due to increased literacy and printing, the stenographic duties of the secretary have diminished due to computing technologies. However, stenographers (using stenographic typewriters) are still in use in the legal system alongside voice-to-speech technology in case of computer failure. == Stenography in secretarial duties == Stenography, or the practice of transcribing spoken word, was essential to the duties of a secretary, and a fast speed (usually of 100 words per minute), was desirable. "Except in the instances of college graduates, of persons who have received a specialized training in secretarial work, and of those who posess some exceptional qualification (a knowledge of financial matters or the ability to write well, for example), it is very difficult to obtain a position as a real private secretary without first having served an apprenticeship as a stenographer" (Kilduff 358). [[Image:gregg.jpg|thumb|left]] The importance of stenography, and particularly accurate stenography, for the secretary was expressed by George E. Roberts, vice president of National City Bank of New York City, "If my stenographer is not wholly accurate and dependable in transcribing her notes--her share of this mutual work--the effectiveness of my letter suffers. Through carelessness she has made me appear to say things I did not say, she has inclined my reader to the belief that I am ungrammatical, and by her inaccuracies in typing she has caused my letter to make an unfavorable impression. [...] Letter writing is an important function in business, and is becoming of greater importance because of the fact that transactions carried on by means of letters are rapidly increasing in number. The personal contact between a business house and its customers that existed in former years is being supplanted by a contact by letters. And all of this means that we must today make our letters more efficient. To do so we must enlist the coöperation of our stenographers to perform efficiently their share of the work of getting out good letters--letters that are accurate in transcription, correct in spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and pleasing in appearance" (Kilduff 13). This excerpt suggests that secretaries only copied exactly what was written, but frequently part of their duty was to correct wording, phrasing, and grammar, and know all of the correct formats, sort of like what Microsoft Word does with its Paperclip helper. Many different types of speedwriting and [[shorthand]] exist, including the Pitman and Graham styles. College courses on shorthand were a popular choice for young women, and considered to be very practical. An example of this is in Sylvia Plath's novel ''The Bell Jar'', in which the Plath-based protagonist Esther's mother encourages Esther to take shorthand instead of trying to be a poet. Esther rejects this, seeing shorthand as a sure way into a subservient lifestyle. Typically pens were utilized more by secretaries than pencils, because the pen required less muscular exertion, allowed for faster movements, preserved better than pencil marks, and were generally more legible (Gregg 46). Other tools involved in the dictation process include the steno notebook. == The typewriter's role in the growth of the secretary == [[Image:typist.jpg|thumb|right|Female typist, 1926 (Yates 40)]] In 1890, the U.S. Census reported 33,000 people employed as stenographers/typists, and by 1900, there were 134,000 people employed as stenographers, typists, and secretaries. In 1910, that number doubled; and in 1920 doubled again--786,000 secretaries (Yates 43). The typewriter allowed for a massive boom in the amount of women in the workforce: in 1871, only four percent of total commercial (business skills) school was female, and by 1900, that number leaped to 36 percent (Yates 44). Before the typewriter, letters were usually drafted and finalized by the composer of the letter--that is to say, the writer (the one who thought up the source of the material) and the writer (the one who performed the physical act of writing) were one in the same. With the advent of the typewriter, the two acts were separated entirely. According to Yates, the typewriter allowed "increasing subdivision of tasks and specialization of jobs, with the techniques of systematic management to coordinate the various specialized elements" in order to maximize efficiency. The typewriter further reduced the amount of time spent by highly paid executives on letter-writing, instead moving that task to lesser-paid secretarial workers (44). With the popularization of personal computers and word processing, this separation of composing and typing has again merged, as executives can easily write their own letters and internal communication is done increasingly through e-mail. == Secretary as extension of self == What is particularly interesting about the secretary as a medium was the focus on her appearances, or 'poise.' While secretarial handbooks emphasize fast typing and shorthand skills along with organizational skills, each book has lengthly sections on the presentation of a secretary. As is expected, secretaries had dress requirements like we do today in offices, but even more requests on the attributes of secretaries were made. For example, a desired quality among secretaries was a pleasing voice, and to smile. Becker encourages secretaries to be 'phonogeninc' while on the telephone, at least until "television becomes a practical commercial reality" for telecommunications (73). Particular posture was requested--"Draping yourself about furniture, or leaning against files or doors as if they were lampposts is similarly condemned" (Becker 106)--and only pale nailpolish acceptable. One secretary recommends wearing blue frequently, as "[m]en almost universally like blue" (103). Manners were also essential, and women were thought to be much better at mannered speech and behavior than men, and more adept at being 'channels.' Edward Kilduff explains, "In so far as any general statement can be true, male secretaries are more likely not to possess suitable manners than are female secretaries; perhaps because it is man's nature to be more unrestrained and more independent than women, perhaps because men are not so sensitive to the effects of manners as women are and hence do not appreciate their value." Men, essentially, made bad mediums because they are too independent, more productive, and more creative than women. The work a secretary did, particularly letters, were not signed by secretaries but rather bosses, and it was important that they and their work was reflective of their employers. The secretary, ideally, was to be involved, but not necessarily thought of as a 'producer' of content--only visible as an extension rather than authority: "Letters are an expression of an executive's personality. Don't you, as a secretary, quickly spot any flaws that come to your employer's desk? Don't you judge other secretaries and their employers by the kind of letters they mail from their offices?" (Becker 11) The ideal secretary was one who was trustworthy with private data, efficient, reliable, and attractive. She, as one employer describes in ''Secretaries Who Succeed'', served as "an extension of my own brain" (37). This sentiment has been echoed in the present with new technologies such as the iPhone, Blackberries, and laptops--all of which similarly serve as both status symbols, secret-keepers, transmitters of data, and as extensions of one's consciousness. == Letter dictation in pop culture == In ''Monty Python's Flying Circus'' episode 33 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf0FFAFqle8) letter dictation is parodied. Biggles dictates a letter to his secretary, who is confused as to exactly what words to transcribe in this exchange: [[Image:biggles.jpg|thumb|right|Biggles puts on antlers to indicate he is not dictating]] '''Biggles.''' Just put down what I say. '''Secretary.''' Do I put that down? '''Biggles.''' Of course you don't put that down. '''Secretary.''' Well what about that? '''Biggles.''' Look. Don't put that down. Just put down - wait a mo - wait a mo. (puts on his antlers) Now, when I've got these antlers on - when I've got these antlers on I am dictating and when I take them off (takes antlers off) I am not dictating. '''Secretary.''' (types) I am not dictating. '''Biggles.''' What? (puts the antlers on) Read that back. '''Secretary.''' Dear King Haakon, I am not dictating what? '''Biggles.''' No, no, no, you loopy brothel inmate. == References == Becker, Esther R. ''Secretaries Who Succeed''. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1947. Charters, W. W. and Isadore B. Whitley. ''Summary of Report on Analysis of Secretarial Duties and Traits.'' New York: The National Junior Personell Service, Inc., 1924. Doutt, Howard M. ''Secretarial Science''. Chicago: Richard D. Irwin, Inc., 1944. "Episode 33." ''Monty Python's Flying Circus.'' BBC. 30 Nov 1972. Kilduff, Edward Jones. ''The Private Secretary''. New York: D. Appleton-Century Company, 1924. Pitman, Isaac. ''New Standard Dictation Course.'' New York: Pittman & Sons, 1933. Yates, JoAnne. ''Control Through Communication.'' Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1989. [[Category:Dossier]]
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Controlled/living radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate in the presence of 2-bromoethanol as a transfer agent and comparison with cumyl dithiobenzoate as a RAFT agent
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Akmal Hadi, Ma' Radzi
Hairul Nazirah, Abdul Halim
Zulfakar, Mokhtar
Mohamed Zulkali, Mohamed Daud
Living polymerization is a process without transfer and termination chain reaction process. It has been developed almost 50 years ago. There are many types of living radical polymerization and the most versatile method is Reversible Addition Fragmentation chain Transfer (RAFT) polymerization. In this study, the controlled/living radical polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) initiated by 2,2'-azobis(isobutyronitrile) (AIBN) in the presence of 2-bromoethanol under different concentration was studied to compare with this established method. Cumyl dithiobenzoate (CDB) was used as a RAFT agent. From the result, in the presence of large amount of 2-bromoethanol, the radical polymerization of MMA is controlled and it is similar with the polymerization using CDB. Furthermore, low molecular weight and relatively narrow molecular weight distributions were also obtained. A fresh feed of MMA was added to the reaction mixtures to observe the living ness in the polymer, which shows that the polymerization was not terminated and still propagated. Typical 1H NMR spectrum reveals that the polymers are prepared by radical fashion with the sharp signal peak indicates that the polymer was synthesized in the block fashion.
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Review: Obscure (XB, PS2)
Alex Lucard | April 13, 2005 | Archive, Sony PS2, Video Game Reviews, Xbox | No Comments
Developer: Hydravision
Publisher: Dreamcatcher
Genre: Survival Horror
I loves me some sweet sweet horror. But true horror games. Ones that focus on plot in addition to gore and gameplay. The Resident Evil series lacks plot and good controls (Save for 4 and then its only got controls), and focuses purely on Gore. Silent Hill 1-3 had horrible controls, a substandard plot which might as well have been “Baby’s first scary story” and even the visuals were poor. But it gained a cult following.
There’s far better horror games out there that focus on actually weaving you an intricate story. Games like Clock Tower, Eternal Darkness, Echo Night, Hell Night/Dark Messiah, and more. But there’s one thing all these games have in common. They’ve all been stoic adult figures fighting the forces of evil. Only Clock Tower has a teenager in the game, and even then, she acts like a 30 year old, not a 13 year old.
Enter Obscure. A game that is by far the most original entry to the Survival Horror genre in two generations of console gaming. Not only has this game tackled an aspect of this genre only Hollywood has touched in regards to the Teenage Slasher Genre, but it also touches on something no other Survival Horror game has done since the NES’ old Nightmare on Elm Street title: Obscure gives you two player simultaneous gameplay. This is something I have heard countless people ask for and we finally have it.
So now we have a game that lives up to its name with a small print run and little to no attention. Well, we’ve given it a lot of attention what with last month’s Preview and Geli’s Interview with Hydravision, but that’s because Yeager and I have been salivating for this game since the first hint of it finally making it to America (it’s been out in Europe and Australia for quite some time now) and wanted to make sure people were aware that a lot of times, the underground Survival Horror games are vastly superior to the mainstream Capcom and Konami ones.
The question is, did Obscure live up to my expectations?
Let’s Review
1. Story
The game starts off with a very typical Movie montage opening, which lets you know right off the bat Hydravision is trying to make a B-Movie Teen Slasher pic into a video game. You’ve got your indie rock blaring as you see a few guys screwing around playing hoops in the gym when each main character gets a big close up and their name written across the screen. You start playing the game as Kenny, the big dumb jock of the playable characters. He keeps hanging out in the gym after everyone else, and then when he finishes up and heads towards the locker room, his bag is stolen. Kenny takes off in hot pursuit and ends up foolishly following his stolen possessions down a creepy cellar into an underground labyrinth. And you find yourself going “You stupid twat! Shouldn’t your spidey-sense be tingling about now?” Just like you always do with those Friday the 13th or Halloween movies.
I won’t spoil what happens, but I will promise you Obscure give you the best opening of any horror game ever made. Yes, better than Clock Tower 2 (Clock Tower 1 in the US) and Eternal Darkness. If you’re a fan of this genre at all, you owe it to yourself to get this game just for that beginning.
And the game gets better from there. In all you have access to five playable characters, each with their own special skill and distinct personality. The plot never tries to be some pretentious mystery that never quite explains itself because in reality the writers didn’t really know what they were doing and so left massive plot holes and claimed it was on purpose. You know, like SOME Survival Horror games.
What unfolds is a story about a school the five playable students attend and their attempt to unravel it and defeat the monsters lurking within. But the good thing is that these kids aren’t necessarily willing to do so. They’re basically forced to fight the monsters/figure out what is going on to survive. These aren’t heroes, they’re scared teenagers who just wanted to warn other people on campus that there are disgusting monsters running around on campus with a taste for human flesh. And then they’re stuck.
Obscure is very faithful to the film genre it is trying to emulate, and even though I would hesitate to call any of the characters likeable personality wise, they are believable and to me, that’s what is important. We have the Big Dumb Jock, the White Ghetto wanna-be yo yo yo bling bling guy, the A/V nerd, the Dominant Bitchy girl, and the quiet mousey girl. They all fit the genre and it’s hard to imagine any of them being friends in real life, but then Horror Movies jam back ethnic and cultural stereotypes together into a melting pot of death, and we’re judging this story on how faithful it is to the B-Movie genre. And it goes above and beyond.
Finally, there are multiple endings with each one triggered on what level of difficultly you play on and how many of your characters survive to the very end. That’s a very nice way to do things and a lot less annoying than the “Oops, you forget this one item way back when or didn’t hit the shiny red candy like button when you had the chance so this ending is unavailable to you” like a lot of Horror Games do. Now, your ending is based solely on your skill and talent as a gamer and you don’t need a FAQ or Strategy Guide to figure them out.
What we’ve got here is an amazing plot for a B-Movie/Slasher horror type film. And again, this is the mood Hydravision was trying to relay. Is it the greatest story ever told in gaming? Of course not. But it’s a perfect fit for the genre and I thoroughly enjoyed it for that aspect.
Story Rating: 8/10
Usual story from me. I’m going to rave about the backgrounds, set design, and scenery but nit pick about the character models. Kenny is outstanding and you can actually see his musculature, but the others are rather drab and move/look more like automatons than humans. The monsters are bizarre and original, but they never scare me. But then only two games have ever creeped me out: Hell Night and Clock Tower, and if you ever play them, you’ll understand why. Fatal Frame was sublime in his creepiness, but it wasn’t goose bump raising or profanity inducing.
Yeah, if you’re looking to be scared by Obscure’s visuals, you won’t be. But there’s something ominous about a green/gray/black pulsating and oozing door that the graphic artists have made come alive. Or seeing the glass of a vending machine shatter and tinkle to the ground after clubbing it with a baseball bat.
I have to really empathize how amazing and REAL the background world is. The classrooms are spot on. The outside really looks like you’re out walking on a school grounds. And one thing of note that so many games seem to mess up, Obscure does twilight right. This may need a bit of explanation, but this is exactly what I mean. They get dusk spot on. The lighting the mood, the flickering and changing and lighting to a blecky orange-red and go “Hey look. Sun’s going down! Booga booga booga!” Just something I wanted to commend them on, along with all the other lighting/mirroring aspects of the game. Very well done indeed.
Aside from a few character modeling flaws, the game looks amazing and I far prefer it graphically than to anything other than Fatal Frame and eternal Darkness. It just amazes me how far graphics have come from just a generation of gaming ago, and even more surprised this is a budget title.
Graphics Rating: 7/10
3. Sound
The soundtrack to Obscure fits the game perfectly. You’ve got some indy rock which just screams “Teen Horror Film” This is intermingled with some typical “Ok gang, let’s split up and find those monsters” music, which again fits the theme of the game perfectly. It’s odd that the two different sounds that comprise the score blend so well, but horror movies do it all the time, so why not here?
The voice acting is decent, but nothing above and beyond what we’re used to. They all sound like teenagers and they do a pretty good job of fitting their stereotypical character, but then as they same the same things over and over again you will quickly get irritated with them. Especially the characters going “I think there’s a lock I can pick in here” or “There’s nothing of value here.” Man, it gets irritating, if only because it gets repetitive, but it’s not a condemnation of the actors in question.
The sound effects are quite good as well. The grunting of monsters, the sound a door makes as it slowly creeks open, the shattering of glass as a window is struck by a bat to let light in to destroy some foul beasties. It’s all here. And it’s all quite good.
Sound-wise, Hydravision made an excellent game in terms of everything. There’s a good chunk of voice acting in the game thanks to cut scenes and occasionally people will speak the same lines again and again when you give them specific commands, but I still can’t find anything wrong with it or anything worth nitpicking other than I wish there was more random diversity .
Sound Rating: 7/10
4. Control and Gameplay
Could it be? A Surival Horror game with excellent controls? After Alone in the Dark, Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and all their sequels, Survival Horror had become synonymous with “Exceptionally Crappy Gameplay.” Resident Evil 4 was a big step towards improving this aspect, and Obscure takes it a step further.
Actually moving, exploring, maneuvering, and so on is amazingly simple and nigh flawless in Obscure. It’s amazing this control scheme hasn’t been used before and I thank Hydravision repeatedly for giving me a game that doesn’t play like some horrible torture.
Let’s break these down for you. We’ve got the A button which is your standard shoot/use/take button. The B button is clicked if you want to change an item in your inventory and then you use a control stick to cycle through your items. The Y button lets you use your character’s special ability. Kenny runs real fast, Ashley has a special attack for each weapon, Josh lets you know if there’s any secrets or hidden objects in the room, Shannon gives you hints when you are stuck, and Stan picks locks really quickly.
The L trigger activates your Flashlight and the boost for it. The longer you hold the L trigger down, the brighter the flash will be while holding it, but you can’t hold it for too long or you’ll overload it. The Right trigger aims your weapon, and if you find some tape you can actually tape the flash light to your gun to have both out at once and to help you aim. Nice touch that I really found amusing and fun.
Finally the D pad lets you give you computer controlled partner commands, like stay, follow me and so on.
The only thing I find bad is the collision detection. It’s very hard to hit monsters in the game with the non firearms. However, your computer controlled partner doesn’t seem to have this problem. He or she hits things very well. And you might as well give them a gun as soon as possible, as they never seem to miss. It’s like having a professional hitman as your partner. I find the best combo to be playing as Stan and have Ashley as your partner. She’s the best with the gun as it is and when combined with the AI’s nevermiss programming, you’ve got some excellent backup.
Two Player co-op mode is EVEN BETTER than playing the game on your own. When it’s just you, you’re a lot more serious about playing, trying to keep everyone alive, being more cautious, letting the Computer’s character cheeseball the monsters with the gun. But with a friend, the game takes on a whole new style. You’re a little more reckless, you have a lot more fun, and the conversations between the two of you are hilarious: “Run you stupid bastard! I can’t go any farther until you’re over here and the monsters be a comin’!” It is a great deal of fun and totally changes the atmosphere in which you are playing. Great great stuff.
It’s nice to see some really tight controls built into this game and that they add to the fun instead of ruining it. If you like Survival Horror games at all, you’re going to love playing this.
Control and Gameplay Rating: 8/10
5. Replayability
Obscure is a short game. You can beat it in one night if you really want to, but definitely over a weekend. So what’s the point of playing it again? Well there are several reasons. He first is that there are multiple difficultly settings, and each one is noticeably harder then the last.
There’s also the two player mode. No other game in this genre offers you this, so you might as well take advantage of it, and trust me, you will have a ton of fun. Even friends watching you two bicker over who gets the gun or going “God damn it, don’t hit ME with the bat!” is going to be greatly amused.
There’s also tons of unlockables, from new outfits to new weapons, to documentaries and music videos. And remember those multiple endings. The TRUE ending can only be earned in hard mode, so get cracking!
This is one of those rare short games I can honestly see being replayed several times and the enjoyment just doesn’t go away. It’s a fun game that captures the mood of this genre far better than a lot of pretentious over-hyped games on the market with excellent controls and the ability to play with a friend can not be understated.
The question really comes down to whether you want a 40+ hour game you’ll only play once or a 10-15 hour game you will play several times and it will change dramatically each time you play it.
Replayability Rating: 7/10
6. Balance
The game’s difficulty has three levels. Each one seems to be that the monsters can take a little more damage and that there are health drinks and ammo available for you. Overall, I find the game easy, but it is noticeably more difficult on the highest setting.
However you can skew things in your favorite pretty easily by remembering two things: Ashley and Stan. Those are the two characters you are going to want at all times. Ashley is a gun crazy nut job and Stan is a fast lock picker and also is very good with both guns and melee weapons, The other characters are for you in the early goings on of the game, but are worth getting rid of or using as cannon fodder there after. Especially once you’ve beat the game. Then they have no real purpose.
However there are two things working against you too. The first is that it is very hard to hit anything in this game (but not for your computer controlled partner with a gun), and the second is your partner’s weapons and attacks can hurt you. And sometimes that’ll hurt you more than anything else. Annoying when it’s just you playing and the compute lets three slugs into your skull, hilarious when you club your friend down with a bat in the heat of battle.
Overall the game is very easy to learn and the Difficulty has a nice bell curve to it. There’s very few “boss” characters in the game, and that might disappoint some, but at the same time others might enjoy the fact that it makes those battles all the more important.
The game is decently balanced and although it can be a little too easy sometimes, your best friend or partner might be the real problem for you in the game if you don’t pay attention.
Balance Rating: 6/10
Holy crap. Has it really been well over a decade since the last two player Survival Horror game? And the last game in the teen horror aspect of this genre was Illbleed for the Sega Dreamcast I believe, a game I had been salivating over and then hated every second that I had to play it. Man, what a stinker.
Obscure gives us both things horror fans have been lusting after for a long time and they gave it to us in a far better format than they have ever been done before.
With a plot that will remind you of everything from “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” to “The Faculty” to whatever movie you want me to use that has teenagers being hacked up by Things That Should Not Be, you’ll find yourself amused by all the little twists put to the genre.
It’s hard to believe it took so many years for the Survival Horror genre to evolve to this. But I’m very glad it did, and feel a lot of people are going to play this and Resident Evil 4, and end up preferring this on an overall level. If only because it’s so different from what’s come before it.
Originality Rating: 7/10
8. Addictiveness
It’s very hard to put this game down. It seems to fly by and you have fun not only bashing monsters with a baseball bat with nails in it, but you also find yourself really enjoying the visuals and reading the little in jokes. The short length of the game really helps to make it even more addicting because so much happens so quickly, it sucks you in and you just don’t want to put the controller down.
And in multiplayer mode it’s even more fun, because now you can fool around with your best friend and do crazy stuff like let Josh die horribly because you just don’t like him or have some dry cool action wit banter taking place between the two of you. It not only makes the game even more fun, but it convinces you to play it with more friends or to get back together and play the game over and over again with the same friend.
Remember Contra and Double Dragon, where you’d be the tar out of those games several dozen times over and play them again and again not because you didn’t have anything else to play, but because they were that damn fun? That’s Obscure.
Great game to get sucked into.
Addictiveness Rating: 8/10
9. Appeal Factor
This is going to be a game that appeals to a lot of people. In fact, I can’t think of anyone that wouldn’t have fun with this. If you have a short attention span, Obscure is for you! People that like horror games or 3D action will have a lot of fun with this. Even people who generally aren’t into the genre are going to at least enjoy this game as a rental. I am amazingly picky and anal retentive when it comes to any “scary” or “horror” game, and I loved this.
It’s a budget title which means it is affordable and anyone expecting this game to be like MOST budget titles will be pleasantly surprised by how excellent this game is. And word of mouth will certainly help this game as well.
The only down side is going to be the fact there’s a low print run on this game and it seems to be hard to find. It really was one of those games you had to preorder to get or else you’re going to have to beg your local gaming store to get one in for you.
This game is certainly destined to be a sleeper hit/cult favorite as it was overseas and years from now it’ll probably be one of those games you have to snag on Ebay or some other auction site for more than it originally cost. Go find it! NOW!
Appeal Factor: 8/10
Obscure is $19.99, it has double digits in terms of hours of entertainment, there are a ton of unlockables and you can have two humans kicking monster booty at once. And that last bit above all else is what makes the game worth paying attention too. Obscure has set a new precedent for Survival Horror. It’s added a new bar to the ladder which right now it can honestly say it’s at the top of, if only because no one else has done this.
I am really happy to see people take some sort of innovation to this genre, albeit something I feel should have been done on the last generation of consoles. I am very happy with the result and glad to see Hydravision stretched this genre to its current creative limits.
Now if Obscure 2 can be a 4 player game that can be played via Xbox live, it’ll be the best Survival Horror game ever made.
Oh wait. Resident Evil Survivor tried that via the PS2 and it was one of the worst games made for that system. Maybe not.
Still we’ve got a wonderful game here in Obscure, especially for the price and innovation.
Miscellaneous Rating: 10/10
Story: 8/10
Controls & Gameplay: 8/10
Replayability: 7/10
Balance: 6 /10
Originality: 7/10
Addictiveness: 8/10
Miscellaneous: 10/10
Overall Score: 76/100
FINAL SCORE: 7.5 (VERY GOOD!)
Last year, the Suffering destroyed every other Survival Horror game. This year, it appears like there’s actually going to be some competition for that crown between RE4, the upcoming Haunting ground, and Obscure. But Obscure cost more than 50 percent LESS than Resident Evil, and is more innovative and allows for two player simultaneous actions. And those things combine all help Obscure get my vote as the frontrunner.
If you can find this game, I strongly suggest picking it up, if only because you might not get that chance again a month or two from now.
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Alexander Lucard
Alexander Lucard was the Editor-in-Chief of Diehard GameFAN and Director of Operations for the InsidePulse network. He has since retired from writing, but clearly shows up now and again. He has worked in video game journalism since 2002 and was also a paid consultant for Konami and The Pokemon Company. Alex has previously written for Tips N Tricks, Gamespot, White Wolf, TSR, Wizards of the Coast, Eden Studios, 411mania, Not a True Ending and more. His writing could also be found in the monthly periodicals Massive Online Gamer and Pokemon Collector Magazine.
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Friday the 13th: The Game General Discussion
Any idea on when we can be seeing the next bug fix patch?
Harassment Will Not Be Tolerated
By OneSneakyBoi, July 29, 2018 in Friday the 13th: The Game General Discussion
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14 minutes ago, Slasher_Clone said:
Thanks for taking the time regardless, also you may not have considered it so I’ll just throw it out there, you don’t always have to be sharing something directly about the game, you can post lots of different things, I was hoping for something from the con, some of you were at it and the only pictures on the forum of Kane in the Savini and Retro Jason were from us community members.
It was definitely part of the plans for that weekend, but my unexpectedly last minute travel left me unable to get a hold of anyone from the office in time to shift my responsibilities onto them for the weekend.
While I do think you have your work cut out for you if you would like to repair the community at this point it is still possible. The art Wes posted was good, it gave people a reason to come on the forum, could we maybe get some more?
We have plenty of things that we could show, most are directly related to, or are, in game content that can't be released. We would love to show people, but at the same time it seems like a really dickish thing to do. The inadvertent showcasing of unreleased kills in the Slasher Edition trailer caused quite a negative stir, so it's probably best to hold off on sharing things like that and then we can reassess later.
10 minutes ago, Quinn FTW said:
I'm just glad to see you're still around. Rumors of staff reduction and/or people abandoning ship have been making the rounds.
We're still here. We're still working. I know that answer sucks when we're being quiet, and you guys just want some info, but I don't yet have enough to be confident posting what will be fixed, how it will be fixed, or when, especially when there's 4 big ticket items everyone is wanting (Party Fix, Join as Spectator, Dedicated Servers, and local saves).
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The Jesus with no tits who is Toasty
Location: Fenrisian Hell
Thanks dude for saying anything. We were getting a bit frustrated in here. It's sad that you can't Show us but thanks for communicating again.
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Location: depends on which map is chosen
9 minutes ago, ShiftySamurai said:
I can't understand why people hate seeing content that we'll never get. In my opinion, I prefer seeing something new that could have been part of the game than seeing nothing new at all. It would make me happy to see what you guys have more made and how more great the game could have been. It's understandable that you won't show us by that reason, but I just can't understand that reaction of some people.
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15 minutes ago, ShiftySamurai said:
There's 4 big ticket items everyone is wanting (Party Fix, Join as Spectator, Dedicated Servers, and local saves).
The party fix is crucial. People I know aren't even playing anymore because of this.
Dedicated servers has been a "big ticket" want since launch. I don't even play on consoles, but even I know how much people are still dying for this.
Local Saves will be a boon, especially if this game is going to endure the inevitable server shutdowns.
Join as Spectator - I am not as familiar with this. Does this mean join a game in progress as a spectator if the lobby has space? Or that you can watch a match in progress without joining the party/lobby?
It’s only on PC, but there are players that join lobbies before a match, ready up, and basically spawn in dead and in spectator mode and don’t get a chance to play. I think it’s worse than splitting parties, but they are both super annoying for PC players.
Slasher_Clone 1,800
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We have plenty of things that we could show, most are directly related to, or are, in game content that can't be released. We would love to show people, but at the same time it seems like a really dickish thing to do. The inadvertent showcasing of unreleased kills in the Slasher Edition trailer caused quite a negative stir, so it's probably best to hold off on sharing things like that and then we can reassess later.
Context matters in how people react to things, not being pushy about it but look how the pictures were received by most of us, the contrast between the two should give you an idea of how it can be done and not be received as wholly negative.
One more question, so will you be putting up anything from the con this week, don’t mean to make work for you but it would help us change the conversation for a couple of days?
edit - hell this open dialog has already done good.
I think not being able to have a Party is much more annoying.
OneSneakyBoi 15
2 hours ago, ShiftySamurai said:
Not just yet, but the team is working on a few high priority issues that I'm waiting to be able to talk about.
sweet, thanks for responding man
UrOnMyLaptop 10
I read Shft posts and think maybe game has lots of issue? I see Slash edition on Amazon and look up on YouTube. Game look great but Shfts post seem very bug
29 minutes ago, The Wolf with that Toast said:
I can see that, but (just from my personal perspective) I would rather be able to play, even if I get kicked from my friend's group and be able to play than to be put into spectator mode.
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1 hour ago, ShiftySamurai said:
We have plenty of things that we could show, most are directly related to, or are, in game content that can't be released. We would love to show people, but at the same time it seems like a really dickish thing to do.
It's comments like this that, even if not meaning to, keep me hopeful for the SUPER-DUPER UNLIKELY possibility of continued content in the future (obviously knowing the whole deal with the lawsuit, Wes' premature comment (how I see it) on no future content, and the dwindling confidence by the players). It's a 99% pessimistic view (or reality) in my mind, holding the life support "plug" of that remaining 1%, but anything could happen, that's why I haven't written off the game or devs juuuust yet. Less playing and forum visiting until worthwhile improvements are made, but not complete dismissal.
I can see that, but (just from my personal perspective) I would rather be able to play, even if I get kicked from my friend's group and be able to play than to be put into spectator mode.
Yeah , I understand you.
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The inadvertent showcasing of unreleased kills in the Slasher Edition trailer caused quite a negative stir, so it's probably best to hold off on sharing things like that and then we can reassess later.
Fair point, but the issue from the slasher edition leak had more to do with the statement of "no new content" being directly contradicted by something that came outside an official announcement. In hindsight, it's easy to understand how the mixup occurred, but a fairly substantial disclaimer in front of a spoiler thread for the unreleased content (sometime after USE is released) would probably go a long way.
I agree with the cautious approach to spoiling unreleased content, but just having an inkling of when we may expect it is going preferable to the obfuscated answer above, which mirrors the communication when questions related to dedicated servers arise. I'm not trying to be snide or inflammatory, it's just the way that I'm perceiving it.
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Hey @ShiftySamurai are we not doing known issues posts anymore on the forum ....it may help resolve some frustration when we know you know about the issues we are talking about on the forums.
also I know you mentioned the big 4 ticket items everyone wants and I hope to hear good things soon.
but there have been great ideas posted on the forums that don’t require new content and would add a new refreshing polish to the game.
combat adjustments....
allowing Jason and Counselors to block out of combat stance.
Allowing Jasons to hear their specific chase themes as they are much better than the chase theme he currently hears especially in offline mode.
the interaction lock that happens when repairing objectives or striking Jason.
audio and lighting issues throughout all maps....
this is just a small list that we all want looked at or think will improve the game.
......thanks for the communication.
Frumpy The Clown 59
I disagree. If you get killed and just have to watch can be annoying, but at least you are still in your group in the lobby. Spectator issue is not NEARLY as bad as not being about to join a lobby as a group. Spectator bug takes far less time to get around compared to grouping, leaving to regroup because someone didn't get in, but then having to leave again and repeat... unless other random people join the lobby and take up your friend's slot. You are just wrong. Grouping issues should take priority over Spectator bug.
1 hour ago, Frumpy The Clown said:
I disagree. If you get killed and just have to watch can be annoying, but at least you are still in your group in the lobby. Spectator issue is not NEARLY as bad as not being about to join a lobby as a group. Spectator bug takes far less time to get around compared to grouping, leaving to regroup because someone didn't get in, but then having to leave again and repeat... unless other random people join the lobby and take up your friend's slot. You are just wrong. Grouping issues should take priority over Spectator bug.
Dude , he is just having a different opinion , lol. Nobody said if this or that is getting prioritized...but you brought up good Points.
Yayson 30
Not sure if I'm right about this, but I think that the reason the devs won't be releasing more content to the game, even if the lawsuit gets solved, is that they propably won't continue to pay for the franchise, and thus aren't allowed to do more f13 related stuff. This is just me thinking loud, and may be completely wrong.
Dolemite 899
That a shame people are reacting like that. I personally loved seeing the art Wes posted, and would love to see more of the unreleased content in one form or another.
3 hours ago, Frumpy The Clown said:
You are just wrong. Grouping issues should take priority over Spectator bug.
I listed it as my opinion. We don’t set priorities based solely on my opinion.
1 hour ago, Dolemite said:
It’s definitely a possibility, but if it happens it won’t be in the near future.
Fair Play 4,274
Camp Therapist / Moral Compass
It's better to be able to play period, even if it isn't under the ideal circumstances.
6 hours ago, RustInPeace said:
Less playing and forum visiting until worthwhile improvements are made, but not complete dismissal.
Taking a break from the forums for a bit does allow one to de-stress.
It would be nice to see some more of the art, when your team has the time to do so. No rush.
And that is a good thing. Opinions can be wrong too. But we differ on opinions. That is fine.
On a side note, THIS, you talking with us is what we need. Just popping in to say hi and respond more often is what this community needs. I understand that you can't post any official updates unless you have the FACTS but just say hi and even an obligator "they're still hard at work" goes a long way FORWARD instead of just crickets
34 minutes ago, Frumpy The Clown said:
Yeah , it felt really good to hear something again.
Alien_Number_Six 1,436
15 hours ago, ShiftySamurai said:
DasMurich 365
What in the actual.....
Waiting eternally on an actual bug fix that doesn't break the game in some other fashion....
Have not been able to hear players on their mics for months now and tried everything I've come across to no avail....
Still waiting on the next patch and today, having changed absolutely nothing, I can hear players on their mics.
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President Abdullah Yameen, ever since he came to power in November 2013, has been responsible for pushing the country towards political instability and religious extremism. He has been indulging in activities geared at undermining state institutions with aim to consolidate his grip over the country. This Endeavour has led him to crush political opposition using not only strong-arm tactics but also manipulating independent state institutions, particularly Judiciary, Election Commission and Police. His recent attempt to thwart No Confidence Motion against the Speaker of the Parliament has caused profound political uncertainty derailing the Parliamentary political process. Nearly a dozen of Members of Parliament are on the verge of being disqualified. If it really happens, Parliament, the supreme democratic institution of the country, would witness a situation that would disgrace its dignity for personal gain to retain power. President Yameen never resorted to seek Supreme Court’s ruling on disqualification of MPs when opposition parties’ MPs were crossing the floor to join PPM. But the reverse movement from PPM to join the ranks of the United Opposition due to PPM MPs feeling suffocated made Yameen alarmed and he used the Judiciary to get himself equipped with the verdict to shoot down the No Confidence Motion.
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For a even though now, we've been playing offline games with L, such as cards, boards and dice. It's been a excellent expertise for us and, even though it's not the quick objective, it's strengthening her brain energy in the approach. The game doesn't even have a point. You just click the next webpage continue playing till you break your preceding higher score. It goes on forever. Some individuals report scores of 150,000 or more (a typical game for a newbie goes to 500 or so).Smokey Says Only You Can Avert Forest Fires An excellent resource to boost a Fire Safety unit, all games on this web site are instrumental in teaching a fire-safety lesson. This internet site is a very good resource for younger elementary students. Make your clues appear various to every thing else in a residence. For instance, all the clues for this DIY escape game get printed onto photos so it is mega obvious.In the instance under, there is a one and a zero missing in the decrease column. If the 1 is filled in in the left blue cell and the zero in the appropriate blue cell, a row equivalent to the second row is obtained. This is not permitted. Consequently a zero ought to be filled in in the left blue cell and a one particular in the appropriate blue cell.A few months ago I had a discussion on Twitter with Thomas Grip, the brains behind Amnesia: The Dark Descent , the Penumbra series, and now SOMA , about overused components in horror games. Notion 43: Let players re-produce a cipher key from some recognized information and apply the key to an encrypted code. There are two so-referred to as "unsolved" puzzles, utilizing all 56 tiles. Use the weight of one of the pieces as a passcode or mixture. just click the next webpage leave the combined puzzle on some digital kitchen scales subsequent to the lock. Players will get the notion.Hiding anything in a quite tough location since players will inspect the strange object in detail. 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These pieces are the foundation of the puzzle you'll be constructing.The Tantrix Discovery is extremely considerably like Tantrix Xtreme It is a set of ten tiles with which you can do many loop puzzles. They are precisely the tiles numbered 1 to ten in the comprehensive set (as it is sold now, i.e. the new numbering scheme). Commence with the tiles numbered 1-three, which are yellow numbers, and make a single yellow loop. Then add tile number four, which is a red quantity, and try to make a red loop. Continue on in the same way, every time adding the subsequent tile and attempting to make a loop of the colour which that number has.By contrast, a lot of iPhone puzzlers, like Alcazar or 0h h1 , speedily introduce the sum total of their puzzle-solving strategies, and then are much the same thereafter, level right after level. They provide an acceptable and repeatable diversion throughout a commute, perhaps, but they never provide a sustained trajectory of learning. They are still great puzzles but not great puzzle games - a distinction which suggests the latter has some sort of sustained but self-enclosed journey. But just click the next webpage even a excellent puzzle game like The Talos Principle , whose puzzles do escalate to an intense level of difficulty, doesn't necessarily introduce new ideas with the speed essential to generate an engaging sense of pace. I identified that some of the mechanics have been outstaying their welcome throughout periods when numerous puzzles in sequence felt like reconfigurations of the same conundrum, without having expanding or advancing my understanding.A couple of months ago I had a discussion on Twitter with Thomas Grip, the brains behind Amnesia: The Dark Descent , the Penumbra series, and now SOMA , about overused elements in horror games. Sometimes the answer to the puzzle might be in front of you. If you enter a dark space then you may just need to turn on the lights. Overthinking it might ruin your enjoyment. Liquids are seldom utilised in escape room puzzles. Notion 92: Scatter white powder (salt, sugar, baking soda, flour) on a surface and make it critical that players locate out what it is.Crossword puzzles are a classic portion of numerous daily newspapers. The truth is, each and every of these Escape the Room" escape games is distinct. As lengthy as you go in equipped with the right capabilities — difficulty-solving, deductive reasoning, logic, communication, resourcefulness — and the right mindset (it aids to go without a hangover too), then there's no explanation you should not be capable to make your personal escape take place.
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Save Irom Sharmila
Irom Sharmila: disappointed not to meet community groups
IMPHAL, January 11: Irom Chanu Sharmila was today produced before the 1st Class Judicial Magistrate of Imphal East and further remanded to 15 days of judicial custody around 11.30 at Lamphelpat today.
Speaking to the (IFP) reporter after coming out from the court room, Sharmila said that being a part of of a democratic country, it is very unfortunate that she was not allowed to have an audience with J&K MLA, Engineer Hashid of Langate constituency, Kupawara on 9th December by the state government. She expressed her disappointment that the MLA was not given the clearance to meet her since he had come to the state to meet her by road all the way from Jammu and Kashmir. She added, ” My agitation against AFSPA in a non violent approach. But while all prisoners are allowed to meet visitors for a specific time period, she was not allowed by the state government to have any meetings. ”
She also said that she is not fasting to die but for the repeal of AFSPA saying that it was unfair that she has been kept in judicial custody on the charges of attempted to committing suicide under the case FIR o 95(3)2012 PRT police station under section 309 Indian Panel Code. She further added that the charge of contempt of court by the Patiala Court is not correct as she was not sent by the state government when she was asked to appear in the Delhi Patiala Court regarding a case on October 17 saying there is lack of fund for the state government to send her to Delhi.
“I would like to appeal to the Trust made in the support of my struggle against the repeal of AFSPA act to organize its campaigns in a better way and try bringing every community living together in the state to fight against the draconian law,” said Sharmila while adding that she feels disappointed that whenever she is released form judicial custody, she does not get to meet representatives of the various communities that live in the state. She further said that she would be released in the last week of march from the judicial custody after finishing her one year term.
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Glenn F. Watt1
M, b. 9 November 1908, d. 9 July 1995
Glenn F. Watt was born on 9 November 1908 at Lexington, McLean Co., IL.1 He was the son of Charles J. Watt and Rachael Evaline Windle.1 Occupation: Mail carrier in 1930 at Lexington, McLean Co., IL. Glenn F. Watt married Thelma Dubson, daughter of Sherman Kearney Dubson and Minnie Lanier, in 1932. Glenn F. Watt died on 9 July 1995 at Bloomington, McLean Co., IL, at age 86. He was buried in July 1995 at Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, Piatt Co., IL, Findagrave #188966433.
Child of Glenn F. Watt and Thelma Dubson
Jerry S. Watt+ b. 29 May 1934, d. 12 Apr 2002
[S1799] 1910 Federal Census, McLean County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 305; FHL #1374318.
Homer Frederick Watt
M, b. 24 June 1915, d. 13 July 1957
Homer Frederick Watt was born on 24 June 1915 at Lonewolf, Jewell Co., KS.1 He was the son of Frederick Stephen Watt and Jennie Mary Snider.1 Homer Frederick Watt married Thelma Lorrane DeVault, daughter of Walter Nelson DeVault and Nellie May Blackwell, on 31 December 1945 at Hood River Co., OR. Homer Frederick Watt and Thelma Lorrane DeVault were divorced. Homer Frederick Watt died on 13 July 1957 at Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 42 OBITUARY - The Oregonian, July 17, 1957, page 11
WATT ---- July 13. Homer F. , late of Hood River, Or.: husband of Ada; father of Gwendolyn; son of Mrs. Jennie Veetz, Hillsboro; also 2 brothers and 1 sister. Friends are invited to attend funeral services Thursday 1 pm, in the Conservatory Chapel of A. J. ROSE & SON, SE 6th and Alder.
He was buried in July 1957 at Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, Findagrave #3943010.
Child of Homer Frederick Watt and Thelma Lorrane DeVault
Loretta Jean Watt+ b. 4 Dec 1946, d. 24 Oct 1998
[S4371] 1920 Federal Census, Jewell County, Kansas. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 535; FHL #1820535.
Ida Rachel Watt
F, b. 19 August 1877
Ida Rachel Watt was born on 19 August 1877 at Guide Rock, Webster Co., NE. She was the daughter of Samuel J. Watt and Lydia Byrd.
Jerry S. Watt
Jerry S. Watt was born on 29 May 1934 at Normal, McLean Co., IL. He was the son of Glenn F. Watt and Thelma Dubson. Jerry S. Watt died on 12 April 2002 at Lexington, McLean Co., IL, at age 67. He was buried in April 2002 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Merna, McLean Co., IL, Findagrave #15302145.
Jessie F. Watt1
F, b. April 1863
Jessie F. Watt was born in April 1863 at Indiana.1 She married Pedigrew Farrington on 11 April 1888 at Marion Co., IN.
Child of Jessie F. Watt and Pedigrew Farrington
Mary E. Farrington+1 b. 24 Aug 1895
[S1797] 1900 Federal Census, Boone County, Indiana. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 360; FHL #1240360.
John H. Watt1
M, b. January 1837
John H. Watt was born in January 1837 at Ireland.1 He married Nancy J. (?) circa 1864.1
Child of John H. Watt and Nancy J. (?)
Charles J. Watt+1 b. 2 Oct 1868, d. 23 Aug 1955
[S494] 1900 Federal Census, McLean County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Rolls 321 - 323; FHL #1240321 - 23.
Loretta Jean Watt
F, b. 4 December 1946, d. 24 October 1998
Loretta Jean Watt was born on 4 December 1946 at Oregon. She was the daughter of Homer Frederick Watt and Thelma Lorrane DeVault. Loretta Jean Watt married Clifford Farris Colbert, son of Charles Roy Colbert and Elma Hazel Farris, on 30 June 1973 at Virginia City, Storey Co., NV. Loretta Jean Watt died on 24 October 1998 at Clark Co., NV, at age 51.
Child of Loretta Jean Watt and Clifford Farris Colbert
Clifford James Colbert b. 1964, d. 1964
Samuel J. Watt
M, b. 22 October 1836, d. 13 November 1886
Samuel J. Watt was born on 22 October 1836 at Perrysville, Vermilion Co., IN. He married Lydia Byrd, daughter of Fielding Robinson Stark Byrd and Rachel Bonebrake, before July 1875. Samuel J. Watt died on 13 November 1886 at Guide Rock, Webster Co., NE, at age 50.
Children of Samuel J. Watt and Lydia Byrd
Charles W. Watt b. 8 Jul 1875, d. 13 Nov 1943
Ida Rachel Watt b. 19 Aug 1877
Blanche H. Watters1
Blanche H. Watters was born circa 1882 at Iowa Both parents born Iowa.1 She married Howard S. Clemmer, son of John Henry Clemmer and Sybilla Schwenk, circa 1903.1
Child of Blanche H. Watters and Howard S. Clemmer
Frances E. Clemmer1 b. c 1906
[S600] 1910 Federal Census, Spokane County, Washington. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Film 1670; FHL #1375683.
James Clinton Watters
M, b. 26 February 1924, d. 20 July 1996
James Clinton Watters was born on 26 February 1924 at Greene Co., IA. He was the son of Thomas David Watters and Flossie A. Gliem. James Clinton Watters married Lois Pauline McCollom, daughter of Bruce William McCollom and Ethel Gladys McCormick. James Clinton Watters died on 20 July 1996 at Westminster, Adams Co., CO, at age 72. He was buried in July 1996 at Olinger Highland Mortuary and Cemetery, Thornton, Adams Co., CO, Findagrave #42884262.
Marion Leora Watters
F, b. 23 March 1899, d. 2 January 1983
Marion Leora Watters was born on 23 March 1899 at Knox Co., OH.1 She married Charles Guy Kehrwecker on 3 January 1915 at Cardington, Morrow Co., OH. Marion Leora Watters died on 2 January 1983 at Fostoria, Seneca Co., OH, at age 83. She was buried in 1983 at Fountain Cemetery, Fostoria, Hancock Co., OH, Find A Grave Memorial# 50386557.
Child of Marion Leora Watters and Charles Guy Kehrwecker
Esther Kehrwecker+ b. c 1920
[S178] 1900 Federal Census, Knox County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1291; FHL #1241291.
Pluma Dell Watters1
F, b. February 1875, d. 16 December 1943
Pluma Dell Watters was born in February 1875 at Ohio.1 She married Solomon E. Gates on 4 December 1892 at Wood Co., WV. Pluma Dell Watters died on 16 December 1943 at Wood Co., WV, at age 68.
Child of Pluma Dell Watters and Solomon E. Gates
Edna Aurella Gates+1 b. 30 Nov 1905, d. Oct 1975
[S3161] 1910 Federal Census, Wood County, West Virginia. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T624, Roll 1697; FHL #1375710.
Sarah Elizabeth Watters
F, b. 25 December 1873, d. 19 April 1960
Sarah Elizabeth Watters was born on 25 December 1873 at Wheeling, Ohio Co., WV. She married George Plummer Beard on 20 August 1892 at Brooke Co., WV. Sarah Elizabeth Watters died on 19 April 1960 at Washington, Washington Co., PA, at age 86.
Child of Sarah Elizabeth Watters and George Plummer Beard
Bernice Belle Beard b. 2 Oct 1909, d. Sep 1980
Thomas David Watters
M, b. 28 May 1893, d. 22 September 1980
Thomas David Watters was born on 28 May 1893 at Grimes, Polk Co., IA. He married Flossie A. Gliem in 1919. Thomas David Watters died on 22 September 1980 at Jefferson, Greene Co., IA, at age 87. He was buried in September 1980 at Jefferson Cemetery, Jefferson, Greene Co., IA, Findagrave #120243403.
Child of Thomas David Watters and Flossie A. Gliem
James Clinton Watters b. 26 Feb 1924, d. 20 Jul 1996
Eliza Jane Watterson1
F, b. April 1813, d. after 1900
Eliza Jane Watterson was born in April 1813 at Pennsylvania.1 She married Jacob Thomas on 20 December 1832 at Fairfield Co., OH. Eliza Jane Watterson died after 1900 at Perry Co., OH.1
Child of Eliza Jane Watterson and Jacob Thomas
Isabella Thomas+1 b. 23 May 1853, d. 1929
[S329] 1900 Federal Census, Perry County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Roll 1313; FHL #1241313.
Alice Wattling
F, b. 3 March 1902, d. 31 January 1940
Alice Wattling was born on 3 March 1902. She was the daughter of James Wattling and Penelope Nellie Windle. Alice Wattling died on 31 January 1940 at age 37. She was buried in February 1940 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.
Arthur Wattling
M, b. 6 January 1894
Arthur Wattling was born on 6 January 1894 at Illinois.1 He was the son of James Wattling and Penelope Nellie Windle. Arthur Wattling married Marguerite Evelyn Payne, daughter of Stephen Matthew Payne and Lou P. Defraites, on 28 June 1916, no children. Occupation: Fireman on steam locomotive in January 1920 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL. Arthur Wattling lived in April 1930 at Chicago, Cook Co., IL. He lived in April 1940 at 219 Ashland Avenue, Michigan City, La Porte Co., IN.
[S1018] 1900 Federal Census, Sangamon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T623, Rolls 342 - 344; FHL #1240342 - 44.
Bessie Ruth Wattling
F, b. 6 July 1907, d. 1982
Bessie Ruth Wattling was born on 6 July 1907. She was the daughter of James Wattling and Penelope Nellie Windle. Bessie Ruth Wattling died in 1982. She was buried in 1982 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.
Edward Alan Wattling
M, b. 14 July 1899, d. April 1983
Edward Alan Wattling was born on 14 July 1899 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.1 He was the son of James Wattling and Penelope Nellie Windle. Edward Alan Wattling married Helen Kane, daughter of John Kane and Jennie T. Butler. Edward Alan Wattling lived in April 1940 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.2 He died in April 1983 at Broward Co., FL, at age 83 dates per SSDI, last residence Hollywood.
Children of Edward Alan Wattling and Helen Kane
Edward Alan Wattling+ b. 4 Mar 1924, d. 12 Aug 1989
Robert Wattling2 b. 13 Jan 1929, d. 12 Jan 1991
[S2541] 1940 Federal Census, Sangamon County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T627, Roll 886.
M, b. 4 March 1924, d. 12 August 1989
Edward Alan Wattling was born on 4 March 1924 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.1 He was the son of Edward Alan Wattling and Helen Kane. Edward Alan Wattling married Marian Lois Barrer, daughter of Arthur Barrer and Christine E. Kreppert. Edward Alan Wattling died on 12 August 1989 at Manatee Co., FL, at age 65 dates per SSDI, last residence Sarasota.
Ernest Wattling1
M, b. June 1891
Ernest Wattling was born in June 1891 at Illinois.1 He was the son of James Wattling and Penelope Nellie Windle.1
James Wattling
M, b. January 1857, d. 12 September 1928
James Wattling was born in January 1857 at England per 1900 census. Headstone says 1856.1 He married Penelope Nellie Windle, daughter of Anthony Windell and Mary Taylor, on 16 April 1890. James Wattling died on 12 September 1928 at Sangamon Co., IL, at age 71. He was buried in September 1928 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.
Children of James Wattling and Penelope Nellie Windle
Ernest Wattling1 b. Jun 1891
Arthur Wattling b. 6 Jan 1894
Susannah Wattling b. 18 Nov 1895, d. Jan 1969
Mary Elizabeth Wattling b. 12 Oct 1898, d. 26 Oct 1898
Edward Alan Wattling+ b. 14 Jul 1899, d. Apr 1983
Alice Wattling b. 3 Mar 1902, d. 31 Jan 1940
Nellie Wattling+ b. 20 Mar 1905, d. 1974
Bessie Ruth Wattling b. 6 Jul 1907, d. 1982
Mary Elizabeth Wattling
F, b. 12 October 1898, d. 26 October 1898
Mary Elizabeth Wattling was born on 12 October 1898. She was the daughter of James Wattling and Penelope Nellie Windle. Mary Elizabeth Wattling died on 26 October 1898.
Nellie Wattling
F, b. 20 March 1905, d. 1974
Nellie Wattling was born on 20 March 1905. She was the daughter of James Wattling and Penelope Nellie Windle. Nellie Wattling married William Duda on 2 December 1922. Nellie Wattling died in 1974. She was buried in 1974 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.
Children of Nellie Wattling and William Duda
William Ernest Duda b. 20 Dec 1923
Jeanette Elaine Duda b. 5 Oct 1926
Robert Wattling1
M, b. 13 January 1929, d. 12 January 1991
Robert Wattling was born on 13 January 1929 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.1 He was the son of Edward Alan Wattling and Helen Kane.1 Robert Wattling lived in 1960 at 1739 Adams Street, Hollywood, Broward Co., FL, Robert Wattling Insurance Agency. He died on 12 January 1991 at Broward Co., FL, at age 61.
Susannah Wattling
F, b. 18 November 1895, d. January 1969
Susannah Wattling was born on 18 November 1895 at Illinois.1 She was the daughter of James Wattling and Penelope Nellie Windle. Susannah Wattling married Lewis Franklin Cass on 31 August 1918. Susannah Wattling died in January 1969 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, at age 73 dates per SSDI, she is listed with her maiden name. She was buried in January 1969 at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL.
Agnes H. Watts
F, b. 13 June 1907, d. 1 January 1995
Agnes H. Watts was born on 13 June 1907 at New York. She married Myron Jacob Fulrath, son of Jacob Dixon Fulrath and Lulu Marian Hibbard, circa 1929. Agnes H. Watts died on 1 January 1995 at Orem, Utah Co., UT, at age 87.
Child of Agnes H. Watts and Myron Jacob Fulrath
Janet Karen Fulrath b. 5 Feb 1935, d. 28 Aug 2010
David R. Watts
M, b. 10 May 1855, d. 25 June 1926
David R. Watts was born on 10 May 1855 at Ohio. He married Ada Jane Wilson on 10 September 1883 at Madison Co., OH. David R. Watts died on 25 June 1926 at Greene Co., OH, at age 71. He was buried in June 1926 at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #24482580.
Child of David R. Watts and Ada Jane Wilson
Ethel May Watts+ b. 1887, d. 1926
Ethel May Watts
Ethel May Watts was born in 1887 at Ohio. She was the daughter of David R. Watts and Ada Jane Wilson. Ethel May Watts married John Lewis Stewart, son of Isaac Stewart and Lavinia Catherine Paxson, on 15 January 1908 at Clark Co., OH. Ethel May Watts died in 1926. She was buried in 1926 at Byron Cemetery, Fairborn, Greene Co., OH, Findagrave #113283997.
Child of Ethel May Watts and John Lewis Stewart
Treva Blanche Stewart+1 b. 23 Jun 1910, d. 13 Sep 1994
[S235] 1920 Federal Census, Greene County, Ohio. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Rolls1386-7; FHL #1821386-7.
Fred Leslie Watts1
M, b. February 1869, d. 1954
Fred Leslie Watts was born in February 1869 at Illinois.1 He was the son of William Watts and Ann Amelia Ankney.2 Fred Leslie Watts married Frances Fern Felker, daughter of Willoughby McCardle Felker and Alice Butterbaugh, on 13 February 1894 at Ogle Co., IL.1 Fred Leslie Watts died in 1954. He was buried in 1954 at Oakwood Cemetery, Mt. Morris, Ogle Co., IL, Find A Grave Memorial# 149270847.
Child of Fred Leslie Watts and Frances Fern Felker
Jeanette Watts3 b. 22 Mar 1907, d. May 1972
[S518] 1900 Federal Census, Ogle County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series 623, Rolls 332-333; FHL #1240332-3.
[S140] 1880 Federal Census, Ogle County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T9, Roll 239; FHL #1254239.
[S3431] 1920 Federal Census, Ogle County, Illinois. Microfilm Image, NARA Series T625, Roll 398.
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announced 8/7/2019 via BNC Analysis
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synopsis: Quality Bicycle Products has agreed to acquire Barnett Bicycle Institute from the National Bicycle Dealers Association. John Barnett founded BBI in 1986; it was acquired by the NBDA in 2016. Barnett Bicycle Institute is a school that offers classes in bicycle mechanics and materials for bicycle repair shops.
buyer: Quality Bicycle Products
Serving more than 5,000 independent bike dealers, Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) is widely regarded as the best wholesale distributor to the cycling industry. QBP is in the business of bikes — from developing a diverse portfolio of their own brands to distributing the top names in the industry. "
target parent: National Bicycle Dealers Association
target: Barnett Bicycle Institute
Barnett Bicycle Institute is a school that offers classes in bicycle mechanics and materials for bicycle repair shops. Their specialties are suspension service, wheel building, and wheel truing techniques.
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National Bicycle Dealers Association, will acquire Barnett Bicycle Institute
synopsis: The National Bicycle Dealers Association has agreed to buy the Barnett Bicycle Institute, a 30-year-old professional mechanics school. Barnett specializes in suspension service, wheel building, and wheel truing techniques.
buyer: National Bicycle Dealers Association
The National Bicycle Dealers Association is a non-profit association promoting the interests of every specialty bicycle retailer in the United States. "
closed 5/3/2007 via Company Press Release
The Riverside Company, acquired International Junior Golf Academy
synopsis: Recently acquired by The Riverside Company, the International Junior Golf Academy found the green, landing renowned golf coach Hank Haney as its Director of Instruction.
buyer: The Riverside Company
The Riverside Company is the largest global private equity firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market and is one of the industry's most experienced leveraged buyout investors. Riverside specializes in investing in companies with enterprise values of less than $150 million. "
target: International Junior Golf Academy
International Junior Golf Academy trains junior golfers for success in tournament golf and beyond. We are the only academy in the world that combines training, academics and competition.
closed 6/10/2020 via Company Press Release
BOND Mobility, acquired e-motionlabs
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synopsis: BOND Mobility has acquired e-motionlabs, a micromobility technology company that operates a fleet of e-bikes in Belgium, Germany, France and Netherlands under the brand KINGO. The company also focuses on vehicle (IOT) connectivity technology addressing the needs of e-bike OEMs and micromobility fleet operators.
buyer: BOND Mobility
BOND Mobility is a premium e-bike sharing operator, founded in Switzerland. BOND Mobility operates e-bikes that deliver speed and range comparable to cars and transit while offering an active, low-carbon mobility option to urban communities. "
target: e-motionlabs
e-motionlabs was founded in 2015, building and operating a fleet of e-bikes in Belgium, Germany, France and Netherlands under the brand KINGO. From 2018, the company focuses on vehicle (IOT) connectivity technology addressing the needs of e-bike OEMs and micromobility fleet operators.
announced 2/9/2017 via BusinessWire
8D Technologies will be merged with Motivate,
synopsis: Motivate, global leader in bike share operations, is merging with industry-leading bike share technological solutions provider 8D Technologies, the companies announced. By marrying Motivate’s operational & urban transportation experience with 8D’s hardware & software, the enhanced company will be able to deliver best-in-class bike share systems.
buyer: Motivate
Motivate is a global leader in bike share. A full-service bike share operator and technology innovator, Motivate works to re-envision how people experience and move around cities. otivate operates over 50% of the bike share fleet in North America, including five of the ten largest systems in the US."
target: 8D Technologies
8D Technologies is a world leader in the development of the most advanced, intelligent wireless, Machine-to-Machine (M2M), multi-function point of sale (POS) solutions. 8D’s unique green urban transportation management and payment solutions include the award-winning city parking system, 8D APMS™.
closed 4/25/2019 via BNC Analysis
BSN Sports, acquired T&T Sportsman’s Shop
synopsis: BSN Sports, a direct marketer and distributor of sporting goods to the school and league markets, has acquired T&T Sportsman’s Shop, a company that provides online direct marketing and distribution of sports apparel and equipment in the United States.
buyer parent: Charlesbank Capital Partners LLC
buyer: BSN Sports
Dallas-based BSN Sports is the leading marketer, manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods apparel and equipment. BSN Sports markets and distributes its products to over 100,000 institutional and team sports customers in colleges and universities, middle/high schools, and recreational programs."
target: T&T Sportsman’s Shop
T&T Sportsman’s Shop has been serving team Sports customers in the Low Country area of South Carolina for more than 70 years. They provide online direct marketing and distribution of sports apparel and equipment in the United States.
closed 4/27/2020 via GlobeNewswire
Proxy, acquired Motiv Inc.
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synopsis: Proxy, creator of digital identities for the physical world, announced that it has acquired Motiv, maker of the world’s most popular smart ring, to bring digital identity signals to wearables for the first time and revolutionize the way people use technology to interact with the world around them.
buyer: Proxy
Founded in 2016, Proxy's mission is to digitize people's identity and make it universally accessible, secure and private. Their first product is a simple way to access an office or building with just a phone, without even so much as pulling it out of your pocket. "
target: Motiv Inc.
Founded in 2013, Motiv is a breakthrough wearable technology company focused on designing products that fit seamlessly into people's lives and keep them living better. Motiv offers fitness & health tracking and online identity security features.
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Google, acquired Fitbit Inc.
synopsis: Fitbit, Inc. has been acquired by Google LLC. Fitbit helps people lead healthier, more active lives by empowering them with data, inspiration and guidance to reach their goals. Fitbit designs products and experiences that track everyday health and fitness.
buyer: Google (GOOGL:$171,704.00)
Google is a multinational corporation that is specialized in internet-related services, products, and platforms like Search, Maps, Gmail, Android, Google Play, Chrome and YouTube. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. "
target: Fitbit Inc. (FIT:$1,550.22)
Fitbit helps people lead healthier, more active lives by empowering them with data, inspiration and guidance to reach their goals. As the leader in the Connected Health & Fitness category, Fitbit designs products and experiences that track everyday health and fitness.
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HeroX Launches Resource Hub to Accelerate Crowdsourced Solutions for COVID-19
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HeroX, the leading crowdsourcing platform that solves global problems, today announced the launch of a resource hub to pool all COVID-related challenges, from an array of crowdsourcing platforms, into one accessible place. COVID-19 Central is designed as a pathway to connect innovators with opportunities to develop life-saving technologies during this pandemic.
HeroX's global platform has solved complex problems for a cross-section of organizations including NASA, Novartis, and Boeing. This hub will allow millions of motivated individuals to make a difference, shifting the view from 'observer' to 'participant' in the fight against COVID-19. HeroX's vast network is poised to make an immediate impact with solutions aimed at halting the pandemic and saving lives.
"An encouraging substory of the COVID-19 outbreak has been the unprecedented cooperation of the scientific community, private sector, and individuals," said Christian Cotichini, CEO, HeroX. "People want to help, and HeroX is providing them with a platform that matches their skillset with a complementary project. If we work together we can accelerate solutions to COVID-19 and its impact on our society."
Projects that can be found on the resource hub, include: MIT's Beat the Pandemic Hackathon, the State of New York's Tech SWAT Team and the Code Life Ventilator challenge.
"We are calling on everyone, everywhere to participate," said Cotichini. "The HeroX platform is in a unique position to leverage the collective intelligence of a wide network of individuals with COVID-19 focused challenges. By bringing together resources, on one easy-to-access platform, our hope is that challenges can be solved efficiently and quickly, to help mitigate these difficult times."
To access the resource hub, visit herox.com/covid19
Learn more at www.herox.com
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There are practically an endless number of bars in the City that Never Sleeps. Simply take a short stroll through New York City and you're sure to walk by quite a few different options. However, we all know that all bars are not created equal. Plus, when you're in beautiful New York City, why not visit a bar that will offer impressive views of the city or some of its most treasured landmarks.
Whether you're a native New Yorker or planning your first trip to the city, the list below will help you choose the right bar for a fun night out where you can also enjoy some breathtaking views.
Bar Overviews
How to Choose the Best Bar
1. The Sky Room
Few places in the city will reward you with a view as magnificent as what you'll enjoy when you visit the Sky Room. The Sky Room is located on the 33rd and 34th floors of the Times Square Fairfield Inn & Suites by Sheraton. It offers spectacular 360-degree views of the Hudson River and Manhattan.
There are five different spaces in The Sky Room, each with their own unique offerings. These five spaces include the North Terrace, the South Terrace, the Times Square Lounge, the Cube Balcony, and the Candlelight Lounge. From the private cabanas in the South Terrace to the panoramic glass walls and retractable glass roof in the North Terrace to the intimacy offered int the Candlelight Lounge, The Sky Room has pretty much everything you'd look for in a bar for just about any occasion.
The view isn't the only amazing thing about this bar, either. The Sky Room offers daily Happy Hour food and drink specials, including $8 margaritas on Fridays until 10 PM. They have a full bar stocked with premium vodkas, rums, tequilas, whiskeys, and more.
The Sky Room also offers a pretty extensive selection of cocktails. A few of their signature drinks include:
Love Your Selfie made with Absolut Mandarin & Vanilla, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, orange juice, and cranberry juice.
Sky Flower made with Ketel One Orange Blossom & Peach, Green Tea, Acacia Honey Water, and lemon.
Evening Buzz made with Makers Mark, Triple Sec, Bitters, Orange Slice, and Red Wine Float.
As you drink, enjoy one of the small plates, pizzas, cheese boards, or charcuterie boards offered by the Sky Bar. You can also choose something sweet, such as strawberry shortcake or blueberry oatmeal crumble, from their dessert menu. They also offer tasty dessert drinks including Avion Espresso and Grand Marnier.
There are five different spaces, perfect for just about any gathering or outing.
You can enjoy 360-degree views of the Hudson River and downtown Manhattan.
The bar is conveniently located in Times Square.
Dining and drinking at this bar is not cheap.
Visit - 'The Sky Room'
2. The Press Lounge
The Press Lounge is another bar that will not disappoint when it comes to the views you'll enjoy. The bar is located on the rooftop of the Ink48 Hotel on 11th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen. Visiting in the evening will afford you some of the best views of the city's impressive skyscrapers all lit up.
The Press Lounge's drink menu is pretty impressive. They offer both bottles and glasses of red and white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Sauvignon. You can also choose from three different champagne offerings, including Prosecco and Cava Rose Castellroig, by the glass.
On tap beers as well as a selection of bottles and cans are also available. Some of the on-tap offerings include Pilsner and IPA. Bells, Madonna, Stella Artois, and Pacifico are some of the bottles and cans that you can choose from.
If you're in the mood for a mixed drink, you'll definitely want to check out the cocktail menu. It includes some interesting concoctions including the two featured cocktails, Think Pink and Emilio. Think Pink is made with Absolute Citron, lime, Combier, plum syrup, and pomegranate and Emilio is crafted using jalapeño infused tequila, lime, fig leaf syrup and Combier Orange.
The Press Lounge also offers some small plates if you want to share a bite with the members of your group. Some of the selections you can choose from include steak tartare, marinated olives, roasted corn nuts, farmstead cheese & charcuterie, and vesuvio cheesecake.
This is a rooftop bar that offers nice views of the city's skyline.
The Press Lounge's drink menu offers lots of different options.
There are also a variety of small plates you can share with the members of your group.
Make sure to pay attention to the dress code before visiting the Press Lounge.
Visit - 'The Press Lounge'
3. Gallow Green (Chelsea – Manhattan's West Side)
Gallow Green is located in the McKittrick Hotel, which is purported to have been a competitor to the world-famous Waldorf Astoria and Plaza hotels, but that closed in 1939. The reality is less glamorous, but does show the creative side of the venue's owners.
The McKittrick unfortunately never got a chance to be the glamorous hotel it had the potential to be; it was shuttered just two days after the start of World War II. However, now the space has been given life again. Through a collaboration between EMURSIVE and PUNCHDRUNK, the former hotel now hosts SLEEP NO MORE.
Audience members visiting this bar are able to move through this unique film noir experience as they enjoy some entertainment during their night out. In addition to enjoying the film noir, Gallow Green also hosts a variety of other musical guests and comedians. You can even book a private event at the bar for a truly memorable experience.
The bar menu features red, white, and rosé wines, five beer offerings and three champagne selections. There are also six specialty cocktails including The Old McKittrick, named after the original hotel. This drink is made with Chichicapa Mezcal, Cachaca, OFTD Rum, PX & Fino Sherry, and Mole Bitters.
Romantic ambiance abounds on the rooftop terrace with lush plants and warm wooden furniture.
Located above the McKittrick Hotel, which hosts the Sleep No More, an interactive, film-noir style play.
Delicious brunch fare served on Saturdays and Sundays.
Eclectic drink menu is not as extensive as other bars on our list.
Visit - 'Gallow Green'
4. Top of the Strand (Midtown Manhattan)
Premier Traveler Magazine rated Top of the Strand as one of the best rooftop bars in the world. Located in midtown Manhattan, this bar resides in the Marriott Vacation Club Pulse hotel on the 21st floor.
Lydia Marks designed and decorated the interior of the Top of the Strand to create a totally unique and visually stunning experience. Lydia is perhaps best known as the set decorator for the Sex in the City television series and movies. Amazingly, she was able to create a cozy and intimate oasis only four blocks from the hustle and bustle of the Empire State Building.
The retractable glass roof and the extensive greenery help give the bar the feel of a Florida sunroom during the warmer spring and summer months. If you need to quench your thirst while enjoying the refined ambiance, then look no further than Top of the Strand's vast beverage list.
The bar menu includes seasonal cocktails, beers and a comprehensive collection of wines. These wines include red, rosé, white and sparkling varieties.
Perhaps the most famous drinks on the menu are the Sous Vide, or under vacuum, cocktails. The bartenders use a unique French cooking approach that is referred to as low temperature long time to masterfully infuse flavors into the cocktails.
This method delivers precise and consistent flavors without bitterness or the need to taste test the cocktail after preparation. One example from the Sous Vide list is the Gin-Gin Royale, which includes Oxley London Dry Gin that has been expertly infused with mint and lemon flavors. The cocktail is finished with Brut champagne to add a bubbly, refined flavor.
Signature Sous Vide cocktail menu.
Retractable glass roof creates a romantic atmosphere while enjoying 360-degree city views.
Four blocks from the iconic Empire State Building.
Smaller than many other rooftop bars in the city.
Visit - 'Top of the Strand'
5. Harriet's Rooftop & Lounge (Brooklyn)
Harriet's Rooftop & Lounge is in 1 Hotel's Brooklyn Bridge location. The Lounge occupies the hotel's 10th floor and rooftop. This bar has panoramic views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan.
It is also possible to see Ellis Island from the comfort of the rooftop terrace. Imagine being able to think about how many people came to this country, perhaps even some of your relatives, through that island. Much like them, you can soak in the grandeur and majesty of the Statue of Liberty while enjoying sustainably sourced food and exotic cocktails.
Conde Nast Traveler named Harriet's to its 2021 Gold List of the best restaurants in the world. Beyond the spectacular views, this venue also offers Asian inspired dishes such as Lobster Bao, noodle salad, Szechuan Chicken Karaage, Sashimi and other exotic tastes.
The craft cocktails are equally unique and take their inspiration from the Asian-fusion menu. Carroll Gardens is a whiskey-based cocktail that includes Suntory Toki whiskey with hints of chamomile, Japanese Yuzu bitters and honey.
Another popular drink includes the Sesame Sour, which includes Absolut's ELYX vodka infused with Sesame flavors, curacao, aquafaba, and calamansi. The lounge also has an extensive collection of scotches, cognacs, brandies, and other liquors by the bottle.
Exceptional views of the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and the island of Manhattan.
2,800 square feet on the 10th floor and rooftop of 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, which is ideal for events, parties or unwinding after a day at the office.
Large plunge pool on the rooftop is perfect for cooling off on warm summer days.
Pool area is reserved for hotel guests.
Visit - 'Harriet's Rooftop & Lounge'
6. Vetro Restaurant & Lounge (Jamaica Bay, the Bronx)
Vetro Restaurant & Lounge, formerly known as Russo's on the Bay, first opened in 1987. This restaurant has fantastic views of Jamaica Bay and even has its own dock and marina. The Russo family has over 50 years of experience in providing fine cuisine along with excellent ambiance.
While you can also drive there, if you own a boat, then you can sail right into the bay and grab some fine Italian cuisine along with an extensive collection of wines. The restaurant's Wine Cellar boasts more than 415 bottles of wine from around the globe.
Vetro's menu includes Italian staples like Antipasti and Russo's signature risotto bites. Calamari fritti and lemon fried shrimp harken to the restaurant's waterfront locale.
When it's time for an entrée, shrimp ripieni with lobster, spinach and bechamel sauce is a popular choice. Pair the seafood with a nice Chardonnay from Sonoma, CA to complete the experience.
What trip to an Italian restaurant could be complete without some fresh prosciutto? The restaurant's veal Sorrentino includes a medley of prosciutto, eggplant and mozzarella topped off with a marsala demi-glaze. Imagine having a glass of fine Italian Pinot Noir or other red wine to go with your meat.
When it's time to unwind after your meal or after work, head over to Vetro's Blue Lounge for some live music and signature cocktails. This lounge has live music from 8 to 11 pm on Fridays.
Signature cocktails include:
Smokey New Fashioned made from Bulleit bourbon, orange and simple syrup that are all smoked with real oak.
Coco Loco which contains Ciroc's coconut-flavored vodka, pineapple and garnishes.
Watermelon Lime Chiller crafted with Don Julio tequila, fresh watermelon, lime juice and syrup.
The Blue Lounge also has an extensive list of cognacs, notable scotches, bourbons, whiskeys, port wines and cordials. What Italian dinner would be complete without a cold shot of Limoncello or Orangecello?
Wine cellar includes more than 400 unique worldwide wines.
Blue Lounge includes live music to enjoy with your craft cocktails or other beverage of choice.
Connected to a marina so you can grab drinks and some fine Italian food on your boat.
Rooftop Lounge and Murano Room are only available for catering events.
Visit - 'Vetro Restaurant & Lounge'
Before heading out to just any bar, there are a few key considerations you should make. Taking just a few moments to compare some of your top choices will help you make a good decision to enjoy a fun night out! Plus, the good news is that if there is more than one bar you'd like to visit, you can always plan another night out in the near future.
Location/Distance
One thing you may want to think about is where each bar is located and how long it will take you to get there and return back home or to your hotel. If you pick a bar that is too far away, or one on a route that will be backed up with a lot of traffic, it could cut down on the amount of time you'll be able to hang out at the bar.
Accessible by Public Transportation
New York has a lot of public transportation options, so it is likely that a bar on your list will be accessible by public transportation. If you are planning to drink and would like to take the subway instead of driving or paying higher prices for a cab or ride-share, this may be important to you. If you'll be driving/driven by a designated driver or calling an Uber or a cab, it probably won't matter to you if the bar can be accessed via public transportation.
Drink Selection
It's pretty disappointing when you have a fun evening planned and the bar's menu is lacking. If there is a particular beer, wine, or mixed drink that you're interested in, check the menu before selecting a bar. Also consider the drink preferences of the group or individual you'll be going with. For example, you may primarily be a beer drinker, but someone else in your group may be more interested in a bar with an extensive mixed drink menu.
Atmosphere is so important. Finding a bar that you feel comfortable in and where you can relax and have a good time is important. If you're going out for drinks with a date, you may be more interested in finding a bar with a more intimate atmosphere. Whereas, if you're going out with a group of friends to catch a game or unwind after work, a livelier bar is probably what you're looking for.
If we had to pick one bar as our top choice, it would be the Sky Room. This bar is just so unique and offers truly unsurpassable views of the city. Located conveniently in Times Square, you'll be front and center for all the action when you visit it.
The Sky Room offers five different spaces to offer the right atmosphere for intimate dates as well as a night out with the girls or the guys. Additionally, it has an impressive drink menu and lots of delectable food options.
We think you'll have a night to remember when you visit the Sky Room; plan your visit today!
New York City is a wonderful place to live or visit. Taking some time to enjoy one of the bars featured above is a decision you will not regret. They all offer exceptional views, amazing drinks, and a unique atmosphere.
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By Dan Scifo
From the Point Contributing Writer
PITTSBURGH — A season-ending injury to superstar center Evgeni Malkin might turn out to be in a blessing in disguise for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
The Penguins were against the salary cap ceiling when the season began, but Malkin’s $8.7-million cap hit no longer counts against the team after the center, who had surgery on his right knee, was placed on the long-term injury list earlier this month.
The newfound cap space allowed Penguins’ general manager Ray Shero the opportunity to improve the team — both long and short term — by acquiring promising forward James Neal and young, puck-moving defensemen Matt Niskanen from the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenseman Alex Goligoski.
“This might have been a year where we haven’t done anything, but the injuries, especially the long-term one to (Malkin) gave us an opportunity to do a deal like this,” Shero said. “Timing-wise, and cap-wise it probably wasn’t a possibility before these guys were injured.”
The deal involved three players under the age of 25, with Goligoski being the oldest.
Neal, 23, is in his third season and ranked third on the Stars with 21 goals and fifth with 39 points.
Niskanen, 24, is in his fourth season.
Goligoski, 25, was set to enter the final season of his current contract, and would’ve counted $1.83 million against the salary cap. He led Penguins’ defensemen with nine goals and was second with 31
points.
Both Neal and Niskanen are signed through next season with Neal counting $2.87 million against the salary cap and Niskanen $1.5 million.
“That’s one of the reasons why we did the deal,” Shero said.
Shero said Neal and Niskanen should be in Pittsburgh for practice today and will be ready to play when the Penguins host San Jose Wednesday.
Shero hinted he might not be finished before Monday’s trade deadline.
“Cap-wise we’re still in descent shape,” Shero said. “We have some room to continue to look at some pieces that might help, but we’ll see what happens Monday.”
Shero said he is not looking to trade the team’s first-round pick, but he is still open to improving the team before Monday’s deadline. He said he realizes the Penguins currently have salary cap relief, but that will tighten when Malkin returns next year.
“Keeping in mind the cap situation, I think you’re just looking for players, and seeing if there’s a fit,” Shero said. “I think a lot of it goes to what we might have to give up in the end. There’s a long
way to go and we’ll let the dust settle a bit.”
This deal also might give the Penguins a highly-coveted scoring winger to play with superstar center Sidney Crosby, who has been out since early January with a concussion. Shero didn’t have any updated information on whether or not Crosby will return, but said he would’ve completed the deal regardless.
“I would’ve done this deal in the summer,” Shero said. “It’s a hockey deal that makes sense in the short term and long term.”
Neal established career highs offensively last season with 27 goals and 55 points in 78 games. In 214 games, the 2005 second-round pick has 72 goals and 131 points.
“He’s a forward we really liked and near the top of our list of any young power forward in the league,” Shero said. “This is really the first young winger we’ve gone out and got. Being that he’s just 23, this is a trade we’ve been looking for and we hope it will be a good fit in the long run.
“To be able to add him is a really good addition for us.”
Neal has scored 20 goals or more in all three seasons and Shero expects more from the forward he categorized as a young up-and-coming winger who has his best days ahead of him.
“James has shown some real good things in his career as a young guy,” Shero said. “He’s only 23 and he’s an unfinished product, but we hope he can go from a 28-goal scorer to something really special.
“He’s going to find that consistency and take it to another level over the next few years. Hopefully this is the place he can do it.”
Shero had his eye on the current season along with the future when he acquired Neal and Niskanen. The move was tough for the Penguins‘ general manager, who wasn’t interested in dealing Goligoski — a key contributor to a solid defensive core. But it was the right one in Shero‘s eyes.
“A lot of teams have called about Alex in the last couple months and I’ve made it clear that I was not looking to trade him,” Shero said.
“If I were ever going to move Alex it would have to be for the right forward and I think we found that.”
Getting Niskanen was also a critical piece to the deal.
“It’s hard to get defensemen during this time of year,” Shero said. “He’s a young guy that can play for us right now and help out.”
Niskanen has six assists in 45 games this season, but his best work came during the 2008-09 campaign when he led all Stars’ defensemen with six goals and 35 points. He’s struggled, since then, but Shero believes he can turn it around in Pittsburgh.
“I think change might be good for him,” Shero said. “Hopefully he can get back to where he was early in his career and help us out.”
Shero said the rapid development of Kris Letang, coupled with the presence of Brooks Orpik in the lineup along with offseason acquisitions of Zbynek Michalek and Paul Martin played a part in the deal.
“It’s difficult to give up Alex, but there aren’t many of these young power guys in the game and Neal is one of the better ones,” Shero said. “He has room to grow, and that’s why, when you get a guy like Neal, the chance might not be there again.”
***In addition to his work here at FTP, Dan Scifo is also the Assistant Sports Editor for the Latrobe Bulletin.
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Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Brian Metzer has been covering the Pittsburgh Penguins and National Hockey League since 2004. He is the host of Penguins Live Weekly, a show that airs Saturday mornings on 105.9 the X and iHeart Radio. He serves as the Pittsburgh Penguins correspondent for NHL Network Radio on SiriusXM, and is the NHL and Penguins correspondent for the Beaver County Times. Metzer is also a contributing writer for NHL.com and is the primary contributor for this site www.fromthepoint.com.
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By Future Tech Staff December 16, 2019
SWIFT has announced the opening of its global Know Your Customer (KYC) registry to SWIFT-connected corporate groups, enabling them to manage and share KYC data with their banking partners across the globe. The go-live for corporates follows a successful testing period with 18 leading corporate groups including Saudi Chevron Phillips Company, BMW, Spotify and Unilever which was supported by 16 global banks representing 7,000 corporate to bank relationships on SWIFT.
KYC continues to be one of the biggest challenges in the compliance space, both for financial institutions and corporates. Over 90% of treasurers report that responding to KYC requests is more challenging today than it was five years ago. In addition, over 50% reduced the number of banks they work with to avoid lengthy KYC processes, negatively impacting banking relationships.
Corporate groups work with multiple banking partners across the globe, many of which are in different regulatory jurisdictions. This means that corporate treasurers have to provide KYC data in multiple formats, often through bilateral exchanges, in order to meet the regulatory requirements of each partner, which is costly, time-consuming and inefficient.
Banking partners, on the other hand, have to reach out to their corporate customers for information and search for data across multiple sources which is often incomplete or out of date. In many cases, they are forced to repeatedly follow up with existing customers as part of regular KYC reviews which is cumbersome and can place strain on relationships.
Established in 2014, SWIFT’s KYC Registry simplifies the process by providing access to a secure platform for banks, and now corporates, to share KYC data with banking partners. Corporate groups benefit from the ability to structure their KYC data in accordance with a standardised baseline, agreed by banks and corporates across the globe and have their data checked by SWIFT for completeness.
They will also be able to comply with data privacy rules by remaining in control of their data, deciding which banks have access to their KYC data and having the ability to update their records in real-time.
Bart Claeys, Head of KYC and Reference Data at SWIFT said: “Our global KYC registry is already delivering huge benefits to the 5,000 banks and financial institutions which are currently using it, and we are excited to extend these benefits to SWIFT’s community of corporate groups. It will speed up corporate payments, while providing the assurance of being fully compliant with KYC requirements. Collaborating with banks and corporates has provided detailed insights into the current barriers to effective KYC due diligence and, through our global platform, we will continue this work to provide solutions that simplify the KYC process for all participants involved.”
Onur Ozan, Head of the Middle East, Turkey & North Africa, SWIFT, says: “Extending the KYC Registry to corporates in the region simplifies what is normally a complex, burdensome and time-consuming compliance requirement for companies and their banking partners. The regulatory landscape around fraud and anti-money laundering is fast evolving and highly demanding in the Middle East and has a great impact on how companies and banks conduct business. SWIFT’s KYC for Corporates will offer regional clients a seamless process to exchange standardised KYC data over a flexible and secure shared platform.”
Shayan Rafi, Acting Treasurer for Saudi Chevron Phillips Company said: “It’s very positive to see SWIFT continue to invest resources into solving the KYC problem for corporate treasurers. We have enjoyed exchanging ideas with banks and corporates and providing insights from our perspective over the past year to help shape this solution, and look forward to reaping the benefits of SWIFT’s KYC Registry for years to come.”
Kristina Möller, Treasury Director at Spotify AB said: “KYC is a time-consuming process for us, and it is great that SWIFT has started this initiative which has led to good discussions with other corporates. We are also happy to see that the banking community is supporting this initiative and that we are all working towards the same goal – targeting to reduce the administrative burden of KYC. This is especially interesting for us as we continue to grow and enter complex markets, where KYC can be overwhelming.”
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Infogrid raises $15.5m to make any building smart, reducing costs while benefiting the environment
Infogrid, the AI technology company that automates facilities management and makes any building smart, has raised $15.5m Series A funding led by Northzone. Infogrid will use the funding to accelerate expansion – particularly across the US.
The funding will be used to accelerate Infogrid’s breathtaking growth that has already revolutionized facilities management for the world’s largest FM providers, many S&P 500 and FTSE 100 companies, including global banks, supermarkets, restaurant chains, and the NHS. Crucially, the funding will help Infogrid achieve its mission to address the world’s climate crisis by enabling businesses to reduce the environmental and social cost of their buildings while simultaneously benefitting their bottom line and asset values.
Infogrid’s breakthrough platform delivers on the promise of the Internet of Things (IoT), making smart buildings simple, affordable, and scalable. It combines the best real-time IoT sensors available on the market with proprietary AI analysis to translate data into meaningful insight. The output is then used to revolutionize the way we understand and operate buildings.
Managers can make decisions to improve their ESG score and drive energy efficiency, providing major advances to reduce the CO2 output of buildings, which account for 39% of global emissions. For example, for a leading global bank, Infogrid’s system eliminates three metric tons of carbon emissions and thousands of liters of water wastage per building, annually – as well as reducing the time it takes to undertake compliance checks by 81%.
Infogrid has also been essential in enabling organizations to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 has increased demand for organizations to remotely manage their buildings, gain insights into the volume and movement of people in spaces, and use data to ensure clean and safe environments to comply with social distancing requirements for employees returning to work.
Infogrid can measure everything from the number of people in a room, to air quality and virus risk indicators for the improved wellbeing of employees and customers, to even helping reduce the risk of legionnaires disease in water pipes by automating compliance checks.
Speaking on the funding and Infogrid’s business aims William Cowell de Gruchy, Founder and CEO said “Until now, the lack of viable and scalable technology has meant that facilities management is one of the last industries to be enhanced by digitization, despite covering the world’s largest asset class. Infogrid’s end-to-end smart building system finally arms organizations with insight to take control and take action. This new era of insight and automation will bring about a positive impact on the efficiencies of businesses, the wellbeing of employees, and the environmental footprint of buildings.
Jeppe Zink, Partner at Northzone said:
“Infogrid’s real genius lies in their device-agnostic, AI-driven approach to making IoT products truly scalable through lowering costs and complexity, which isn’t something we’ve ever seen elsewhere. Coupled with a skilled founding team, we believe Infogrid will become the defining company of its category.”
Company Name: Infogrid
Contact Person: Ben Wheeler
Website: https://www.infogrid.io/
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