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__label__wiki	0.803133	0.803133	Saab Receives Order for Deployable Health to Australia Markets - Australia Saab has signed a contract with the Australian Department of Defence to deliver deployable health modules for the Australian Government’s Deployable Health Capability Program, Joint Project 2060. The order value is 337 MAUD (2,150 MSEK) for the years 2020-2027, including 5 years of support. Saab has partnered with Aspen Medical, Philips Healthcare Australia & NZ, Broadspectrum and Marshall Land Systems to deliver more than 550 deployable medical modules. "Saab is a strategic and long-term partner for Australian Defence and as a result of this contract, we will relocate our global deployable health care centre of excellence from Sweden to Australia," says Andy Keough, Managing Director at Saab Australia. Saab delivers health modules which includes a surgical theatre, mobile computed tomography (CT) scanner, x-ray and ultrasound equipment along with trauma, intensive care and ward units and can be ready for national or international deployment within 24hours. The program will ultimately see a purpose-built warehouse located in South East Queensland to meet the storage, training and maintenance requirements. Saab Press Centre, Johan Öberg, Media Relations Manager +46 (0)734 180 018, presscentre@saabgroup.com www.saabgroup.com www.saabgroup.com/YouTube Follow us on twitter: @saab Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions within military defence and civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents around the world. Through innovative, collaborative and pragmatic thinking, Saab develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers’ changing needs. SA tech innovator supplies world-first mobile x-ray technology to Saab Australia Saab Australia (Saab) has awarded technology innovator and South Australian SME, Micro-X, a $1.3m contract for the supply of mobile x-ray technology into the nation’s Deployable Health Capability. Saab Australia and Global Defence Solutions partner to deliver deployable infrastructure capability Saab Australia (Saab) has selected New South Wales SME Global Defence Solutions (GDS) as the preferred soft shelter supplier for JP2060 Phase 3, Australia’s Deployable Health Capability (DHC) program. Saab Australia boosts Navy’s anti-submarine warfare capability Saab Australia has signed contracts worth up to $20 million to provide the Royal Australian Navy with the latest generation anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training system – the AUV62-AT – and five years’ in-service support.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2132
__label__wiki	0.725929	0.725929	Dog stolen in Vernon to be reunited with owner 3-year-old Boo Boo stolen from 25th Avenue home now with RCMP in Alberta Caitlin Clow Dec. 2, 2019 12:23 p.m. Boo Boo was stolen from a home in Vernon on Saturday, leaving owner Tamara Daley in shock and disbelief. But, thanks to social media, Daley and her dog, Boo Boo, will be reunited in no time. “He is like my child,” owner Daley said about the three-year-old Bully dog. “Who just steals a dog?” she asked. Around 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Daley’s stepfather put the dog outside of the home on 25th Street in Vernon momentarily, while he grabbed a jacket and a leash. But within five minutes, the dog was snatched off the lead line and taken away by a person wearing a grey sweater and black vest. Daley took to Facebook and shared video footage captured from security cameras around the home. “He is very attached to my father in-law who is battling cancer, so this is very devastating,” Daley wrote, alongside a photograph of the sleeping dog. That post was shared more than 11,000 times. The town was on the lookout for Boo Boo. Daley received reports of sightings in the Village Green Hotel and Daley said a Facebook contact reached out to offer the services of his scent-sniffing dog. Daley said the dog “responded on a room” in the hotel, indicating Boo Boo was there. “They went from the Village Green to Blue River and he was sold there in a diner,” Daley said. Blue River is about four hours north of Vernon. The dog was sold in Tony’s Grill, but staff thought something was fishy and turned to the web to investigate. They found Daley’s post and immediately called her to alert her of the dog’s location. The woman who sold the dog, Daley was told, informed the buyer the dog was rescued from the BC SPCA. But the fact Boo Boo isn’t neutered was a red flag, prompting the search online. Boo Boo is now with the RCMP in the detachment in Grande Cache, Alta., more than eight hours away from home. The diner also reported the make, model and licence plate number of the vehicle associated with the sale to the RCMP, Daley said. “Without social media, he probably wouldn’t be coming home,” Daley said. This isn’t the first time people have shown interested in the young pup, Daley explained. “We’ve had people come up to us and offer an outrageous amount of money for him, but of course we said ‘no,’” she said. “But I never thought he’d get stolen.” She said she will have a much tighter leash on Boo Boo from now on. READ MORE: UPDATE: Woman dies in crash near Vernon READ MORE: UPDATE: Worker suffers foot injury at Westside film shoot @caitleerach Caitlin.clow@vernonmorningstar.com Legal reckoning: New sexual abuse lawsuits could cost Catholic church more than $4B VIDEO: Thompson man tells emotional story of crash that left him paralyzed	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2134
__label__cc	0.712996	0.287004	Rooks Heath School Strive to be your best Our Vision, Mission, Values Privacy Notice Students Careers Fair Google Garage Workshop Messages From Key Speakers Remote Learning and Contingency Plan Assessment - Tracking - Reports Curriculum Maps - Year 7 Curriculum Maps - Year 10 Most Able Students Choice: Out of School Hours Learning/Activities Learning Development (SEND) Library - Learning Resources Safer Schools Student Support Hub Welcome from the Head of Sixth Form Applying to the Sixth Form Bridging Work Newsletters - Rooks Heath Life Newsletters - Voices Newsletters - Safeguarding Parent Quick-links Student Quick-Links Tithe Academy Department Structure: Head of STEM: Mrs S Subra - Assistant Headteacher, STEM with Careers Science, Design and Technology, Mathematics, Computing It is commonly advocated that one of the goals of the educational system is to teach future workers how to function in a highly technical, ever changing environment. So-called 21st century skills, like problem-solving ability, communication skills and critical and creative thinking are considered to be essential for successful participants in our society. In line with this movement, STEM education emerged within the scientific disciplines. The STEM acronym stands for the disciplines Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It is nowadays recognised and widely used as an over-arching discipline that connects the various content topics and incorporates the above-mentioned 21st century skills. While educationalists consider STEM to be a better means for preparing students for the future society than the classical separate disciplines, policy makers and captains of industry use STEM as a vehicle to promote scientifically-oriented careers from an early age on (Caprille, Palmén, Sanz, & Dente, 2015) (Committee on STEM education, 2011). STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths and uses the creativity involved in arts subjects to produce young people who can innovate in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. Many of the jobs that students will work in do not exist today. It doesn’t matter if a young person wants to grow up to be a scientist, a mathematician, a designer, or a business leader, every future job will require creative, innovative and motivated thinkers that need to solve problems and communicate ideas. Rapid technological changes are transforming the world in which we live and STEAM aims to develop students’ innate creativity and problem-solving skills in real world contexts. STEM activities at Rooks Heath We recognise these important attributes and strive to provide various opportunities throughout the academic year to inspire students and allow them to recognise the intersection between these different subjects. From World Engineering Week to Women in Aviation (flying pink paper planes), we aim to provide our students with a range of experiences. After-school STEM Club for select students of Year 8 to experiment with various cross-curricular problem-solving activities. The students enter their projects with a chance of achieving the Crest Award. Examples include girls of Year 8 achieving the award for creating bath bombs. Interform Pi Challenge in Year 7 to mark Pi Day; one of the students in March 2020 remembered Pi to a staggering 192 decimal places. STEM Week in June when STEM themed lessons are taught across all subject areas. Students of all Year Groups were shown STEM themed films in the Hall, including Hidden Figures and The Man Who Knew Infinity. Robotics Club in Computing was set up in March 2020 by Ms Heath and Further Mathematics students for students of Year 9 in order to give them a hands-on experience of coding and designing robots. A whole range of trips organised by various departments to enthuse and encourage students and give them an insight into STEM related careers, which in turn helps students make informed decisions about their futures. Some of the different events that have taken place over the previous years include: Trip for Year 11s to Oxford University Computer Science Department STEM ambassadors in assemblies for Year 9 and Year 11 Engineering week Lunchtime stand to highlight Apprenticeship week and Science week Tutor time videos on STEM careers Displays to highlight importance of STEM Careers carousel day for Year 11s with a talk on the careers of the future, specifically STEM Jobs of the future assembly by the careers advisor with a strong link to Artificial Intelligence and Digital for Year 10 STEM links in Careers sections in the library STEM event for Year 7 and Year 8 – Maths STEM event for Year 8 Engineering (RAF) Visit to Johnson and Johnson Visit to National Physical Lab Visit to BECHTEL (Women in Engineering) Workshops for Years 7 and 8 in the skills needed for the job markets of the future Displays for outside Food room to highlight catering Application for the army to run KS3 STEM events in the Summer term Science week display in the main school hall Year 9 STEM trip to Middlesex University with the DT department Some useful websites: STEAM Courses and Careers - Explore the Possibilities Family Activities to do at home. will.i.am inspires future STEAM minds Eastcote Lane, South Harrow Harrow, HA2 9AH contactus@rooksheath.harrow.sch.uk © 2021 Rooks Heath School \| School Website Design by e4education Rooks Heath School is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2135
__label__cc	0.551534	0.448466	Discount Direct Cremations and Memorial Services Grieving Alone By last name: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Gerald Maiullo Sr. East Boston Maiullo, Gerald J. Sr. of East Boston passed away on January 14, 2021. Devoted father of Danielle Maiullo, Lorri Maiullo, and Gerald "Jerry" Jr., all of East Boston. Dear brother of Carmella Tiso, Mary Lascola and the late Carmine and Lucielle. Cherished grandfather of Ariana, Rebekka, Michael, and Alana. Family and friends will honor Gerald's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street East Boston MA 02128, on Monday January 18th from... Maiullo, Gerald J. Sr. of East Boston passed away on January 14, 2021. Devoted father of Danielle Maiullo, Lorri Maiullo, and Gerald "Jerry" Jr., all of East Boston. Dear brother... Jose Perez Chelsea Jose A. Perez, of Chelsea, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Family and friends will honor Jose's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home. 971 Saratoga Street East Boston MA 02128, on Sunday January 17th from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. All services will be held in accordance with Phase-2 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts phased reopening plan due to COVID-19. Capacity will be limited. Face coverings are required to be worn and social... Jose A. Perez, of Chelsea, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Family and friends will honor Jose's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home. 971 Saratoga... Kathleen Saviano Winthrop Saviano, Kathleen M. of Winthrop formerly of East Boston passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2021. Loving daughter of Lola and the late Louis Saviano. Devoted mother of Jacqueline Fustamante and husband Renzo of NH, and Lola Saviano of Winthrop. Former wife of the late John Maclellan. Dear sister of Mark Saviano of East Boston, Louis Saviano of NH, and the late Victor Saviano. Cherished companion of Nino LaRosa. Adored grandmother of Renzo and Layla. Also survived by many loving... Saviano, Kathleen M. of Winthrop formerly of East Boston passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2021. Loving daughter of Lola and the late Louis Saviano. Devoted mother of Jacqueline Fustamante... Abraham "Branchy" Rodriguez Feliciano Jr. Chelsea Abraham "Branchy" Rodriguez Feliciano Jr., of Chelsea passed away unexpectedly on December 28th. Loving son of Abraham Rodriguez Sr. and Miguelina Feliciano. Dear brother of Maritza, Adrian "Andy", Jacqueline "Jackie", Yolanda, Ariana, Eva, William and Alexis. Loving companion of Millie Perez and her son, Bubbie. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor Abraham's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family... Abraham "Branchy" Rodriguez Feliciano Jr., of Chelsea passed away unexpectedly on December 28th. Loving son of Abraham Rodriguez Sr. and Miguelina Feliciano. Dear brother of... Adalberto Flores Adalberto Flores of Billerica passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 10th at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Linda Cornejo. Devoted father of Yesenia Flores, Carlos Alvarez, Albert Flores and Andy Flores. Dear brother of Carlos, Carmen, Lilian, Daisey and Anabel. Adored grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Family and Friends will honor Adalberto's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St., East Boston on Wednesday... Adalberto Flores of Billerica passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 10th at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Linda Cornejo. Devoted father of Yesenia Flores, Carlos Alvarez,... Theresa Camarro East Boston, formerly Italy Camarro, Theresa Rose (Distasio), of East Boston, formally of Avellino, Italy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 8, 2021. Beloved wife for over fifty-nine years to Geraldo Camarro. Devoted mother of Stephen B. and wife Pamela of North Reading and Michael A. of Danvers. Dear sister of Michael Distasio of Quincy, Annette Baccari of Newton, and the late Victoria Sarno and Eugene... Camarro, Theresa Rose (Distasio), of East Boston, formally of Avellino, Italy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 8,... Rafael Henriquez Sr. Revere Henriquez, Rafael A. Sr. of Revere formerly of El Salvador passed away peacefully on January 7,2021. Devoted husband of Ramana Henandez. Loving father of Ricauter Urdaneta, Rafael Henriquez Jr., Felipe Henriquez, Yohanes Tefferi. Dear brother of Marina, Jose, Gloria, Reina, Carmen, Maria, Tito, Patricia, Felipe, Daniela and is predeceased by a sister and brother. Family and friends will honor Rafael's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971... Henriquez, Rafael A. Sr. of Revere formerly of El Salvador passed away peacefully on January 7,2021. Devoted husband of Ramana Henandez. Loving father of Ricauter Urdaneta, Rafael Henriquez... Diane Donovan Revere Diane Sandra Donovan, of Revere formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31st. Beloved wife of the late Albert Donovan. Devoted mother of Albert Donovan and his wife Kristine of CO, Stephen Donovan and his fiance Yari Escobar of Revere and Brittney Amaro and her husband Bryan of Lynn. Dear sister of Crystal Capone and the late Anthony Straccia, Theresa Kaprelian, Alfred Capone and Paul Capone. Adored grandmother of Albert Jr., Shea, Reece and Raegan. Family and... Diane Sandra Donovan, of Revere formerly of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31st. Beloved wife of the late Albert Donovan. Devoted mother of Albert Donovan and his wife... Luis Cadavid Valencia East Boston Luis Fernando Cadavid Valencia, of East Boston, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 3, 2020. Cherished son of Ana delia Valencia and the late Joaquin Cadavid. Beloved husband of Alba Mery Yepes Vasquez. Devoted father of Juan Jose and Ana Maria. Dear brother of Ruth Cadavid Valencia. Family and friends will honor Luis's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston, on Thursday, January 7th, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00... Luis Fernando Cadavid Valencia, of East Boston, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 3, 2020. Cherished son of Ana delia Valencia and the late Joaquin Cadavid. Beloved husband of Alba... Dolores Ruiz Chelsea Dolores Ruiz, of Chelsea, passed away after a brief illness on December 23rd at the age 84. Beloved mother of Jose Benitez Ruiz, Janet Benitez and Maria Benitez. Adored grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cherished aunt of Gloria Ruiz and many other nieces and nephews. Family and Friends will honor Dolores' life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St., East Boston on Monday January 4th from 8:30AM to 10:30AM. Services... Dolores Ruiz, of Chelsea, passed away after a brief illness on December 23rd at the age 84. Beloved mother of Jose Benitez Ruiz, Janet Benitez and Maria Benitez. Adored... Jeremiah "Jerry" Manfra Saugus Manfra, Jeremiah J. "Jerry", RET. SGT. DET. BPD, in Florida, of Saugus, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2020. Beloved husband of Barbara (Laura) Manfra, for over forty-one years. Loving son of the late Joseph and Anna (Bossi) Manfra. Dear brother of Joseph Manfra and wife Gerry, and the late Joanne (Manfra) Previte. Cherished uncle of Kristen and husband Keith Cote, Jeffery Manfra and wife Lisa, Steven Previte, and the late Jarrod and Jason Previte. Brother-in-law of... Manfra, Jeremiah J. "Jerry", RET. SGT. DET. BPD, in Florida, of Saugus, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2020. Beloved husband of Barbara (Laura) Manfra, for over forty-one... Norma Compagnone East Boston Compagnone (Pesaturo), Norma E. of East Boston passed away on December 28th. Beloved wife of the late Gino Compagnone. Devoted mother of Francis and wife Judith of Peabody, and Jeanne Haynes of Woburn. Dear sister of the late Armando Pesaturo, Edio Pesaturo, Emma Vergados, Delphine Markis and Salvatore Pesaturo. Loving grandmother of Gino, Jodi, Gina, Stephen, and Nicholas. Cherished great-grandmother of Domenic, Gianni, Ali, Stephen, and Douglas. Also survived by many loving... Compagnone (Pesaturo), Norma E. of East Boston passed away on December 28th. Beloved wife of the late Gino Compagnone. Devoted mother of Francis and wife Judith of Peabody, and Jeanne... Joseph “Butch” Fama Everett Fama, Joseph D. "Butch" of Everett formerly, of Chelsea and West End of Boston, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Marie (Magazzo) Fama. Devoted father of Diane Giovannucci and husband Joseph, Maria Ciampa and husband Nicholas. Dear brother of Leo and John Fama. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Amanda and Briana. Also survived by his many loving nieces and nephews. Family... Fama, Joseph D. "Butch" of Everett formerly, of Chelsea and West End of Boston, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Marie... Maria Aviles Campos Chelsea Maria Aviles Campos, of Chelsea, passed away on December 22nd at the age of 76. Loving companion of Salvador Giron. Beloved mother of Hilda Marina Miralda, Aleyda del Carmen Miralda, Miguel Aviles, Daisy Aviles, Jose Alfredo Medrano, Rene Medrano, Dina Miralda and Miriam Medrano Maria became ill in late November and slipped into a coma due to complication from COVID-19. Her companion Salvador came across resources from Gladys Vega and La... Maria Aviles Campos, of Chelsea, passed away on December 22nd at the age of 76. Loving companion of Salvador Giron. Beloved mother of Hilda Marina Miralda, Aleyda del Carmen Miralda, Miguel... Domingo Ramos Winthrop Domingo Ramos, of Winthrop, formerly El Salvador, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Beloved father of Mario Ricardo Orrego, Will Francisco Orrego, Marta Alicia Rodriguz, America Elisa Fuentes Ramos, Domingo Antonio Ramos Fuentes, Francisco Jose Ramos Fuentes, Maria, Evelin Fuentes Ramos, and Ana Arely Fuentes Ramos. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Family and friends will honor Domingo's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga... Domingo Ramos, of Winthrop, formerly El Salvador, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Beloved father of Mario Ricardo Orrego, Will Francisco Orrego, Marta Alicia Rodriguz, America... Carmine Ciampa Lynnfield Ciampa, Carmine J., of Lynnfield, formerly East Boston, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at eighty-four years of age. Beloved husband of sixty years to Joanna (Mei) Ciampa. Devoted father of James Ciampa and wife Maryann of New Jersey and Janet DiCesare of Peabody. Dear brother of the late John, Theresa, Fred, Ralph, Gracie, Caroline, Joseph, and Jimmy. Cherished grandfather of Carmine and Tonianna DiCesare. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and... Ciampa, Carmine J., of Lynnfield, formerly East Boston, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at eighty-four years of age. Beloved husband of sixty years to Joanna (Mei) Ciampa. Devoted... Guillermo Reyes Lynn Guillermo Reyes, of Lynn, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Family and friends will honor Guillermo's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston, on Saturday, December 26th, from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. All services will be held in accordance with Phase-2 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts phased reopening plan due to COVID-19. Face coverings are required to be worn and social distancing... Guillermo Reyes, of Lynn, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Family and friends will honor Guillermo's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street,... Giuseppa Giangregorio East Boston Giangregorio, Giuseppa (Perriello) of East Boston passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 26, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni Giangregorio. Loving mother of Anthony Giangregorio and his wife Lynnette of Saugus and Angelo Giangregorio and his wife Rita of Revere. Dear sister of John, Nicola, Vincent, Sam and Albino Perriello and Angela Iebba. Cherished nonni of Nicholas, Giovanna and Angela. All services will be held privately. Please omit flowers. Giangregorio, Giuseppa (Perriello) of East Boston passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 26, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Giovanni Giangregorio. Loving mother of... Michael Armata Manhattan Michael C. Armata, of Manhattan formerly of East Boston, passed away suddenly on December 14th at the age of 32. Beloved son of Michael and Andrea (Lewis) Armata of East Boston. Dear brother of Nicole Armata and Nick Surrette of East Boston and Matthew Armata and fiance Kristine of Chelsea. Cherished grandson of the late Anne and John Armata and William and Alberta Lewis. Adored nephew of Joanne Sandow and the late Joan Lewis and John "Jay" Armata. Devoted uncle of Chris,... Michael C. Armata, of Manhattan formerly of East Boston, passed away suddenly on December 14th at the age of 32. Beloved son of Michael and Andrea (Lewis) Armata of East Boston. Dear brother of... Grace Parco East Boston Parco, Grace (Locinto), of East Boston, passed away peacefully at the Advocate Healthcare of East Boston (Don Orione Home) on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 93 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Antonio Parco. Devoted mother of Jennie Holland and husband, Ronald, of Sturbridge and Pasquale Parisi of Holliston. Cherished grandmother of Jacqueline Solari and husband, Jeffrey, and the late Kimberly Holland. Treasured great-grandmother of Grace, Jonathan, Promise, and... Parco, Grace (Locinto), of East Boston, passed away peacefully at the Advocate Healthcare of East Boston (Don Orione Home) on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 93 years of age. Beloved wife of the... Maria Pineda Pineda, Maria L. of East Boston passed away on December 11, 2020. Loving daughter of Matilde Mancia and Rosa Pineda. Devoted mother of Santos, Jose Raul, Angela, Manuel and Miguel Martinez. Family and friends will honor Maria's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street Boston MA 02128, on Wednesday December 16th from 4:00PM to 8:00PM. and on December 17th a funeral mass will be held in celebration of Maria's life at Holy... Pineda, Maria L. of East Boston passed away on December 11, 2020. Loving daughter of Matilde Mancia and Rosa Pineda. Devoted mother of Santos, Jose Raul, Angela, Manuel and... John MacDonald Winthrop John A. MacDonald of Winthrop, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 4th at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Madeline (Shand) MacDonald. Devoted father of Frank Forsyth, John MacDonald, Madeline Forsyth and the late Gina Forsyth and James MacDonald. Dear brother of Emilia Ambroult and her husband Charlie, Duncan MacDonald and his wife Debbie, Virginia Hitaffer, Graham MacDonald and Tammy MacDonald. Adored grandfather of Philip, Joseph, Haylee,... John A. MacDonald of Winthrop, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, December 4th at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Madeline (Shand) MacDonald. Devoted father of... Michael Nazzaro Revere Nazzaro, Michael A. of Revere formerly of East Boston passed away on December 1, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (Cheffro). Loving father of Josephine Nazzaro of Saugus, Christopher Nazzaro of Blackstone and Erica Powers of Ohio. Dear brother of Doreen Nazzaro of Revere. Late-former employee of Massimino's Restaurant in Boston's North End. Family and friends will honor Michael's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street... Nazzaro, Michael A. of Revere formerly of East Boston passed away on December 1, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (Cheffro). Loving father of Josephine Nazzaro of Saugus, Christopher... Jorge Carpio Pleitez Revere Jorge Carpio Pleitez, of Revere, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Family and friends will honor Jorge's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street Boston MA 02128, on Saturday December 12th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. All services will be held in accordance with Phase-3 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts phased reopening plan due to COVID-19. Face coverings are required to be worn and social distancing measures are encouraged. Jorge Carpio Pleitez, of Revere, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Family and friends will honor Jorge's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street... Mark Babin East Boston Mark W. Babin of East Boston, passed away after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family on Thursday December 3rd. Former husband of Theresa (Merlino) Babin. Loving father of Marc, Christopher and Jacqueline Babin. Dear brother of Lucretia Deeran, Beverly Colglazier, Brian Babin and Philip Babin. Cherished grandfather of Arianna DiSciscio. Family and friends will honor Mark's life by gathering for a memorial service in celebration of his life on Saturday December 12th from... Mark W. Babin of East Boston, passed away after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family on Thursday December 3rd. Former husband of Theresa (Merlino) Babin. Loving father of Marc,... Alexis Yanes Majano East Boston Alexis A. Yanes Majano, of East Boston, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Family and friends will honor Alexis' life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston, on Wednesday, December 9th from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Committal services will be private. All services will be held in accordance with Phase-3 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts phased reopening plan due to COVID-19. Face coverings are... Alexis A. Yanes Majano, of East Boston, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Family and friends will honor Alexis' life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home,... Wilfredo Figueroa Lynn Figueroa, Wilfredo, of Lynn, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Loving husband of Wanda Rosa. Devoted father of Diana, Jose, and Wanda Figueroa. Family and friend's will honor Wilfredo's life by gathering at Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston, on Saturday, December 5th, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Services will conclude on Tuesday, December 8th, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn. Please meet directly at the cemetery gate off... Figueroa, Wilfredo, of Lynn, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Loving husband of Wanda Rosa. Devoted father of Diana, Jose, and Wanda Figueroa. Family and friend's will honor... Remberto Rodriguez Chelsea Remberto Rodriguez of Chelsea, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 2, 2020. Devoted husband of Silvia Lisette Melendez de Rodriguez and her son, Alejandro. Beloved son of Gabriel and Angela Rodriguez. Dear brother of Jaime, Edith, Lidubina, Gabriel, Berardo, Elsa, Ana Elizabeth, Francisco, Maria Celia, Carlos, Cristina, Jose Luis, Renato, and Joel. Also survived by his loving nephew and nieces. Family and friends will honor Remberto's life by gathering at the Ruggiero... Remberto Rodriguez of Chelsea, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 2, 2020. Devoted husband of Silvia Lisette Melendez de Rodriguez and her son, Alejandro. Beloved son of Gabriel and... Benjamin Torres Hernandez Everett Benjamin Torres Hernandez, of Everett, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Loving son of the late Marsiana Hernandez and Tomas Torres Cruz. Devoted husband of Hermelinda Martinez Villega De Torres. Beloved father of Jessica, Gerson, Jeffrey, and Jayro Torres. Cherished grandfather of Katherine Sandoval Torres, Esmeralda Torres, Pamela Torres, Adeily Sandoval Torres, Geraldine Torres, Oliver Torres, Jennellie Torres, Yasiel Torres, Jayden Torres, and Steven... Benjamin Torres Hernandez, of Everett, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Loving son of the late Marsiana Hernandez and Tomas Torres Cruz. Devoted husband of Hermelinda Martinez... Joshua Mercier Malden Mercier, Joshua J., of Malden, formerly of Peabody, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Beloved son on James Mercier and the late Lena Flamingo. Cherished brother of Chad Lee Mercier and wife Jessica of Peabody. Also survived by his loving nephew and nieces. Family and friends will honor Joshua's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home 971 Saratoga St., East Boston, MA on Sunday December 6th from Noon to 2:00PM Mercier, Joshua J., of Malden, formerly of Peabody, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Beloved son on James Mercier and the late Lena Flamingo. Cherished brother of Chad... Vilma Calderon Chelsea Calderon, Vilma M. of Chelsea passed away on November 25 2020. Loving daughter of Margoth Calderon. Devoted mother of Juan Alberto Calderon, Neftaly Alexander Calderon, Mateo Ramos Calderon, and Elmer Calderon. Family and friends will honor Vilma's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street Boston MA 02128, on Saturday December 5th from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. In lieu of flowers to help with the funeral expenses and Vilma's... Calderon, Vilma M. of Chelsea passed away on November 25 2020. Loving daughter of Margoth Calderon. Devoted mother of Juan Alberto Calderon, Neftaly Alexander Calderon, Mateo Ramos... Rose Mambuca East Boston Rose Mambuca (D'Amore) of East Boston passed away due to complications of COVID-19 in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Mambuca. Devoted mother of Janice Lyons and her husband John of East Boston, Judith Raye and her husband Ronald of Upton and the late James Mambuca and his surviving wife Marilyn of Malden. Cherished grandmother of Janine, Ronald, Kenneth, Julie, John and the late Anthony. Adored great-grandmother of Janelle, Jennifer, Alyssa, Ethan, Tyler,... Rose Mambuca (D'Amore) of East Boston passed away due to complications of COVID-19 in her 103rd year. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Mambuca. Devoted mother of Janice Lyons and her husband... Philip Marino East Boston Marino, Philip A., of East Boston, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. Dear brother of the late Joseph, Peter, and Nicolena Marino. Loving longtime boyfriend of Helen Kennedy and her family, Peggy Kennedy. Cherished uncle of Jean Nowicki, James Robinson, Dennis Marino, and Steven Marino. Family and friends will honor Philip's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston, on Thursday, December 3rd, from 3:00 P.M. to... Marino, Philip A., of East Boston, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020. Dear brother of the late Joseph, Peter, and Nicolena Marino. Loving longtime boyfriend of Helen Kennedy and her... Santos Alvarado East Boston Santos Alvarado of East Boston, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Family and friends will honor Santos's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston, on Wednesday, December 2nd, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. All services will be held in accordance with Phase-3 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts phased reopening plan due to COVID-19. Face coverings are required to be worn and social distancing measures are... Santos Alvarado of East Boston, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020. Family and friends will honor Santos's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street,... Ernest D'Ambrosio New Hampshire, formerly of East Boston D'Ambrosio, Ernest N. of Derry, New Hampshire formerly of East Boston passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2020. Loving husband of the late Mary (Corrao) D'Ambrosio. Devoted father of Marc and wife Jean of Beachmont, Kenneth and wife Darlene of Derry, NH, David and wife Michele of Revere and Jaimey of Saugus. Dear brother of Phyllis Kentrolis of NC, and John D'Ambrosio of FL. Cherished grandfather of Marc Jr., Jack, Kenneth Jr., David Jr., Dante and Emily. Adored... D'Ambrosio, Ernest N. of Derry, New Hampshire formerly of East Boston passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2020. Loving husband of the late Mary (Corrao) D'Ambrosio. Devoted father... Thomas Donovan Winthrop Donovan, Thomas J. of Winthrop passed away on November 18, 2020. Devoted husband of Mary P. Donovan (Cohan). Loving father of Ian Donovan, Christine Noel, Kara Kelley and Erin Kehoe. Cherished grandfather of Mark, Emily, Julia, Nora, Spencer, Kylie and Dannika. Thomas loved dogs. He was also past member of the VFW and the Vice Commander of the Orient Heights Yacht Club. Thomas is also a veteran of the United States Navy. Family and friends will honor... Donovan, Thomas J. of Winthrop passed away on November 18, 2020. Devoted husband of Mary P. Donovan (Cohan). Loving father of Ian Donovan, Christine Noel, Kara Kelley and Erin Kehoe. Cherished... Jean Lazzari Revere Lazzari, Jean M. (Garvey), of Revere, formerly East Boston, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Lazzari. Devoted mother of Salvatore Lazzari and companion June, William Lazzari and wife Patty, Brenda Holgersen, and Peter Lazzari. Cherished grandmother of Kristen, Kenny and partner Danny, Kevin, Michael, and Makenzie. Treasured great-grandmother of Hannah. Also survived by her loving canine companion, Peanut. In accordance with the Lazzari... Lazzari, Jean M. (Garvey), of Revere, formerly East Boston, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Lazzari. Devoted mother of Salvatore Lazzari and... Robert Almeida East Boston Robert A. Almeida, of East Boston, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. Loving son of the late Alipio "Libby" and Josephine (Marotta) Almeida. Dear borhter of Ann Marie Capozzi and Elaine Almeida, both of East Boston. Funeral services will be private. Robert is a former employee of the City of Boston. Robert A. Almeida, of East Boston, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020. Loving son of the late Alipio "Libby" and Josephine (Marotta) Almeida. Dear borhter of Ann Marie Capozzi... Charles Northrop Winthrop Charles Northrop, of Winthrop, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday November 11th at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Northrop. Loving father of the late Charles “Buddy” Northrop and Debra Northrop Clough. Dear brother of the late Clifford Gardner and Earl Northrop. Cherished grandfather of Charles “Buddy” Felt and the late Julie and Andrew Clough. Adored great-grandfather of Maddison and Charles “CJ” Felt. Family and... Charles Northrop, of Winthrop, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday November 11th at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Northrop. Loving father of the late Charles... Domenic LoRusso Revere formerly of the North End Domenic A. LoRusso of Revere formerly of the North End, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday November 21st. Beloved son of Salvatore "Sammy" LoRusso of the North End of Boston and the late Hazel "Dottie" (Campbell) LoRusso. Dear brother of Celia Plagenza and her husband Joseph of East Boston, Karen Cavallo and her husband Carmen of Revere, Suzanne Hemsthapat and her husband Mac of Thailand, Thomas LoRusso and his wife Janice of Brockton, Phyllis LoRusso of... Domenic A. LoRusso of Revere formerly of the North End, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday November 21st. Beloved son of Salvatore "Sammy" LoRusso of the North End of Boston... Charles DiPerri Jr. East Boston DiPerri, Charles J. Jr., of East Boston, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday morning, November 14, 2020 at the age of 76. Beloved husband of over fifty-eight years to Angela (Chianca) DiPerri. Devoted father of Cheryl DiPerri of Winthrop, Deanna Cutlip and husband Richie of Everett, and Lori Lockhead and husband Kevin of East Boston. Dear brother of the late Sandra Lewis Roberto, the late Paula Desimone and surviving husband Anthony... DiPerri, Charles J. Jr., of East Boston, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday morning, November 14, 2020 at the age of 76. Beloved husband... Theresa Lacorte Chelsea Lacorte, Theresa P., of Chelsea, formerly East Boston, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Michael S. Everett. Devoted mother of Stacy Lacorte and husband Kenneth Matthias of Lynn. Dear sister of Nancy Natarelli and husband John of Medford, John Lacorte of Chelsea, Michael Lacorte of Peabody, and the late Vincent and Patrick Lacorte. Cherished grandmother of Felicia Lacorte. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends will... Lacorte, Theresa P., of Chelsea, formerly East Boston, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 9, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Michael S. Everett. Devoted mother of Stacy Lacorte and... Kristin Rine Winthrop Rine, Kristin K. (Vandall) of Winthrop passed away on November 17, 2020. Beloved wife of Peter Francis. Loving mother of Cassidy Rine of Chelmsford, Camryn Rine of Lowell and Peyton Vivianna Francis of Winthrop. Cherished daughter of George G. Vandall of Milford and Carolyn (DeMeo) Vandall of Chelmsford. Dear sister of Jeffery Vandall of Holden. Service dates are pending, please check back for more details. Rine, Kristin K. (Vandall) of Winthrop passed away on November 17, 2020. Beloved wife of Peter Francis. Loving mother of Cassidy Rine of Chelmsford, Camryn Rine of Lowell and Peyton... John "Bubba" DiGirolamo East Boston John "Bubba" A. DiGirolamo, of East Boston, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 17th at the age of 63. Loving long-time fiance of Mary Bagarella. Devoted father of Rene, Ashley and Christopher Bagarella. Dear brother of Maria Day and her husband Richard and Joseph DiGirolamo. Adored grandfather of Kailee Bright, Salvatore LaBella, Avianna Raposo and Leah Bagarella. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Due to the ongoing COVID-19... John "Bubba" A. DiGirolamo, of East Boston, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 17th at the age of 63. Loving long-time fiance of Mary... Andrea Jimenez Viera Malden Jimenez Viera, Andrea of Malden passed away on November 7, 2020. Devoted mother of Blanca Jimenez, Maria Jimenez and husband Rene Granados, Oscar Jimenez and wife Lucia, Leticia Jimenez de Fuentes and husband Freddy and the late Marcos Jimenez. Loving grandmother of 24 grandchildren. Cherished great-grandmother of 36 great-grandchildren. Adored great-great grandmother of 1 great-great grandchild. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and... Jimenez Viera, Andrea of Malden passed away on November 7, 2020. Devoted mother of Blanca Jimenez, Maria Jimenez and husband Rene Granados, Oscar Jimenez and wife Lucia, Leticia Jimenez de... Catherine Giardullo East Boston Giardullo, Catherine (Maglio), of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Agatha and Aniello Maglio. Beloved wife of the late Gennaro Giardullo. Devoted mother of Frank “Duke” Giardullo and wife Karen and the late Gerard Giardullo. Dear sister of the late Louis Maglio, Phyllis Breault, and Elena Errobino. Cherished grandmother of Craig Giardullo and wife Kelly, Brian Giardullo, and Kurt Giardullo. Treasured... Giardullo, Catherine (Maglio), of East Boston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Agatha and Aniello Maglio. Beloved wife of the late Gennaro... Manuel Garcia Navarro Wakefield Garcia Navarro, Manuel, of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Beloved husband of Martha Reynaud de Garcia. Devoted father of Martha Leticia and husband, Alberto Miranda; Manuel and wife, Akiko; Maria del Rosario and husband, Alfredo Camacho; Bertha Beatriz and husband, Arturo Munguia; Alberto and wife, Shigemi Ono; Guillermo and wife, Elia Arely; and Ramon and wife, Lilia Gonzalez. Dear brother of Miguel, Consuelo, Maria, Jesus, and... Garcia Navarro, Manuel, of Wakefield, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020. Beloved husband of Martha Reynaud de Garcia. Devoted father of Martha Leticia and husband, Alberto... Henderson Butler Roxbury Butler, Henderson of Roxbury passed away on November 5, 2020. Dear brother of Gwendolyn Yeshilian and husband Michael of Saugus, Jacqueline Smith of NY, Wayne Butler and wife Angie of CA, Audrey E. Williams and husband Hermen of GA, Laverne Robinson and husband Jerome of VA and Cynthia Luna of MD. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends will honor Henderson's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street East Boston 02128, on... Butler, Henderson of Roxbury passed away on November 5, 2020. Dear brother of Gwendolyn Yeshilian and husband Michael of Saugus, Jacqueline Smith of NY, Wayne Butler and wife Angie of CA, Audrey... Alfred Amendola Sr. Winthrop Amendola, Alfred "Freddy Sunbeam" Sr., of Winthrop, formerly Newton, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. Beloved son of the late John and Josephine (Gatti) Amendola. Devoted father of Alfred Jr. of Malden. Dear brother of Anthony of California and the late Nancy Earle, Florence Helton, and John and Joseph Amendola. Former husband of Linda Levy. Treasured grandfather of Felicia and Christina Amendola. Cherished great-grandfather of Domenic and Cameron. Also... Amendola, Alfred "Freddy Sunbeam" Sr., of Winthrop, formerly Newton, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. Beloved son of the late John and Josephine (Gatti) Amendola. Devoted... Cruz Tema Guzman East Boston Tema Guzman, Cruz H., of East Boston, formerly Guatemala, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. Family and friends will honor Cruz's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga Street, (Orient Heights) East Boston, on Saturday, November 7th, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. All services will be held in accordance with Phase-3 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts phased reopening plan due to COVID-19. Face coverings are required to be worn and social distancing... Tema Guzman, Cruz H., of East Boston, formerly Guatemala, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2020. Family and friends will honor Cruz's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home,... \| 971 Saratoga Street \| East Boston, MA 02128	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2138
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Leaders of Translators Association of China visit RWS’s Beijing office Acquisition of SDL by RWS enhances capabilities in Language Services and Technology RWS joins United Nations Global Compact initiative How Slack Chose and Implemented a Translation Management System Implementing a Successful MTPE Program [Webinar] GB address for service for intellectual property rights from 1 January 2021 Webinar: Foreign Patent Filing Best Practices for Single Filers and Boutique Firms LAIPLA Washington in the West Virtual Event Innovation & Intellectual Property Forum Texas Bar Advanced Intellectual Property Law Virtual Seminar RWS Resources RWS IP Services RWS Life Sciences RWS Moravia Investment Proposition Documentation and Announcements Unsolicited Calls Securities Information PDMR Shareholding, Exercise of Options and Issue of Shares RWS Final Results 2020 TR-1: Standard Form for Notification of Major Holdings (09 Nov 2020) Insights › Share to Facebook Facebook Share to Twitter Twitter Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn 17 Jan 2012 \| RWS Moravia Blog \| Article 57, Pharmacovigilance for EU-registered Medicinal Products and Why It Matters Once in a while, there is a small change which has a large impact. The new pharmacovigilance legislation from the European Medicines Agency (EMA), typically known as “the pharmaceutical package”, is one example. This new pharmacovigilance legislation now lays down provisions, in Article 57(2) of Regulation (EC) No 726/2004, for implementation of electronic submission of medicinal product information in the EU. Marketing Authorization Holders (MAHs) are now required to electronically submit to the EMA information on all medicinal products for human use authorized or registered in the Union using the new electronic exchange format XEVPRM (eXtended EudraVigilance Product Report Message), defined by the agency in 2011. The deadline for this initial phase has been set to July 2, 2012, giving companies a short timeline in which to implement this first phase. The deadlines as defined by this legislation cannot be extended. Following that, marketing authorization holders will be responsible for maintaining this information once submitted. Also, medicinal product information for new or varied, suspended or revoked marketing authorizations after this date will need to be submitted electronically to the EMA immediately and no later than 15 calendar days from the date of authorization, variation, suspension or revocation. As with other submissions to the EMA for medicinal products, there is a language element to this, depending on the type of authorization procedure used. For products authorized via the Mutual Recognition Procedure (MRP), Decentralized Procedure (DCP) or the purely nationally authorized products (NAP), information needs to be provided in the national languages of the country of authorization. This applies to the product, product substance (this to also include translation in English), Printed Product Information (PPI) and Printed Substance Information (PSI) (where used). Structured Substance Information (SSI) remains in English. Amongst other things, MAHs will now need to submit adverse drug reaction reports (ADR) only into Eudravigilance. At the moment, such reports are submitted to the individual national competent authorities. It is not too long since the EMA jettisoned its PIM (Product Information Management) project, which had the similar objective – increasing the efficiency of managing and exchanging information (in this case, product information such as SmPCs, labelling or package leaflet) through the structuring of the information and its electronic exchange. This time round, rather than piloting the system as was the case with PIM, there is a clear regulatory guideline and deadline of July 2nd, 2012. Time, tide and the EMA wait for no man. {{cta(‘1a665564-4c54-4b91-ba3f-1e4cdc7a3224’)}} Going Global with Gamification How Artificial Intelligence Will Thrive in the Post-COVID-19 World Working at RWS © RWS 2021 Yes, I agree No, take me to settings	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2142
__label__wiki	0.537087	0.537087	Home » News » Off-Grid Solar Industry now a USD 1.75 Billion Annual Market: Report Off-Grid Solar Industry now a USD 1.75 Billion Annual Market: Report By Ayush Verma/ Updated On Mon, Feb 24th, 2020 The off-grid solar industry has grown into a USD 1.75 billion annual market, providing lighting and other energy to 420 million users, a new report has shown The off-grid solar industry has grown into a USD 1.75 billion annual market, providing lighting and other energy services to 420 million users and remains on a solid growth curve, a new World Bank Group and GOGLA report has shown. The ‘2020 Off-Grid Solar Market Trends’ report finds that the industry has made tremendous strides in the past decade. Since 2017, revenues from the off-grid solar industry continue to rapidly grow, increasing by 30 percent annually. To date, more than 180 million off-grid solar units have been sold worldwide and the sector saw USD 1.5 billion in investments since 2012. With 840 million people still lacking access to electricity, the growth of the off-grid solar industry is critical to meeting the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG7) for universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy by 2030. “The off-grid solar industry is instrumental for achieving universal electricity access,” said Riccardo Puliti, Global Director, Energy and Extractive Industries and Regional Director, Infrastructure, Africa, at the World Bank. “We are scaling up our support to client countries by helping them leverage this potential through innovative and financially sustainable solutions,” he added. According to the report, the sector would need an additional boost of up to USD 11 billion in financing. More specifically, the sector would need to grow at an accelerated rate of 13 percent, with up to USD 7.7 billion in external investment to companies and up to USD 3.4 billion of public funding to bridge the affordability gap. “Only by crowding in commercial finance at scale can we reach the target of achieving universal access by 2030,” said Paulo de Bolle, senior director, Global Financial Institutions Group for IFC. “We are eager to work with our local bank partners in the more mature off-grid markets where commercial debt can drive the next stage of market growth.” Trends demonstrate that companies are moving into new geographies and underserved markets as established markets become more saturated. These companies are also shifting towards larger, higher-margin solar home system sales in response to growing consumer demand for appliances and back-up systems. “This report is another confirmation of the significant impact off-grid solar has already achieved, and the massive opportunity that remains going forward,” said Koen Peters, executive director of GOGLA. “The Market Trends Report shares details on where we stand, and where we should be heading next.” The report summary of the biennial flagship report, which is published by the World Bank Group’s Lighting Global Program and the Global Off-Grid Lighting Association (GOGLA), in Nairobi recently at the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum and Expo. Tags: GOGLA, IFC, Market, off grid, off-grid solar market, Solar, World Bank "Want to be featured here or have news to share? Write to info[at]saurenergy.com Ayush Verma Ayush is a staff writer at saurenergy.com and writes on renewable energy with a special focus on solar and wind. Prior to this, as an engineering graduate trying to find his niche in the energy journalism segment, he worked as a correspondent for iamrenew.com. Bengal Finally Opens Up Net Metering For Homes, With 5 KW Limit West Bengal, a perennial laggard on the renewable energy front, and a huge defender of… Total Expands Sustainable Energy Alliance With Adani, Takes 20% Stake in AGEL Total has acquired a 20 percent minority interest in Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), the… EESL, NIIF JV ‘Intellismart’ to Develop Digital Platform for Distribution Sector IntelliSmart, a JV of EESL & NIIF has committed to developing a digital platform for… Recent IN Talks Jal Shakti Ministry selected JanaJal WOW for it’s Jal Jeevan Mission \| Interview with the CEO Bhoomika Singh, talking to Dr. Parag Agarwal, CEO and Founder of the innovative water… “BIS Certification Should Be a Must For All Government Tenders”, Brijesh Prajapati Brijesh Prajapati, Managing Director, SofarSolar, a leading inverter firm from China, is gung ho about… “The Solar Adoption Experience For Consumers Has Been Poor” One of the strongest reasons for encouraging solar rooftop, besides the obvious benefits, is the…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2144
__label__cc	0.535989	0.464011	Help applying for benefits Going into hospital may affect benefit payments If you have to go into a NHS hospital as an inpatient, it can affect your benefits. It is best to inform the office dealing with your benefits of the day you will be admitted and discharged. There are different rules depending on which benefit you receive. The following benefits are affected: Attendance Allowance (AA): paid for the first 28 days of a hospital stay Personal Independence Payment (PIP): paid for the first 28 days of a hospital stay Disability Living Allowance - adults (DLA): paid for the first 28 days of a hospital stay Your Carer's Allowance will stop if the person you are caring for stops being paid any of these benefits because of a hospital stay. Once you are discharged these benefits can be restarted. If you have a Motability Car, it cannot be recovered for at least 28 days after your disability benefit has stopped. Disability Living Allowance - child (DLA) will stop after 12 weeks Child Benefit will stop after 12 weeks if your child goes into hospital, it can continue in certain circumstances. If you go into hospital your child benefit will not be affected Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) can continued to be paid for up to 13 weeks, after this time you can claim Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Housing Benefit can be affected by stays in hospital as the amount you are entitled to may change due to other benefits being stopped Tax Credits are not normally affected by a stay in hospital, however, if your employment ends you would no longer be entitled to Working Tax Credit Universal Credit can continue to be paid, however, if it is a joint claim and your partner is in hospital for more than 6 months, you would need to claim as a single person Income-related Employment Support Allowance (ESA) can continue to be paid while in hospital Income Support can continue to be paid while in hospital Pension Credit can continue to be paid while in hospital Help with funeral costs for a family member If you are on a low income and are responsible for the funeral of the deceased, you may qualify for a funeral support payment. This replaces the UK government’s funeral expense payment and is available to people in Scotland who are on certain benefits or tax credits. You can find out more information, including how to apply on the government website. You can also phone Social Security Scotland on 0800 182 222. If you have any further queries, contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau. Financial Support and Inclusion Team Address: Galashiels Area Office Paton Street TD1 3AS Contact the Financial Support and Inclusion Team Benefit appeals Benefit sanctions Debt and money advice Help with benefits for people affected by cancer How can the Financial Support and Inclusion Team help? Other money you may be entitled to What benefits are available?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2148
__label__wiki	0.53833	0.53833	J. Netter Citations11,909 Highly Influential Citations872 A. Poulsen 52 Publications, 6,667 Citations M. Weisbach A. Shleifer 283 Publications, 122,136 Citations W. Megginson From State to Market: A Survey of Empirical Studies on Privatization W. Megginson, J. Netter Business, Economics This study surveys the literature examining the privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) We review the history of privatization, the theoretical and empirical evidence on the relative… Expand What do returns to acquiring firms tell us? Evidence from firms that make many acquisitions K. Fuller, J. Netter, M. Stegemoller We study shareholder returns for firms that acquired five or more public, private, and/or subsidiary targets within a short time period. Since the same bidder chooses different types of targets and… Expand The Determinants of Board Structure James S. Linck, J. Netter, Tina C. Yang Using a comprehensive sample of nearly 7,000 firms from 1990 to 2004, this paper examines corporate board structure, its trends, and its determinants. We study how board structure has evolved over… Expand Endogeneity and the Dynamics of Internal Corporate Governance M. B. Wintoki, James S. Linck, J. Netter We use a well-developed dynamic panel generalized method of moments (GMM) estimator to alleviate endogeneity concerns in two aspects of corporate governance research: the effect of board structure on… Expand Share issue privatizations as financial means to political and economic ends S. Jones, W. Megginson, R. Nash, J. Netter This paper analyzes the use and terms of "share-issue privatizations (SIPs)" during the period 1961-1994. We present a theory of SIPs implying their terms are designed to build the political support… Expand The Effects and Unintended Consequences of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act on the Supply and Demand for Directors Using eight thousand public companies, we study the impact of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) of 2002 and other contemporary reforms on directors and boards, guided by their impact on the supply and… Expand View on SSRN Implications of Data Screens on Merger and Acquisition Analysis: A Large Sample Study of Mergers and Acquisitions from 1992-2009 J. Netter, M. Stegemoller, M. B. Wintoki We analyze a comprehensive set of mergers and acquisitions from SDC data from 1992 through 2009. We do not impose common restrictions such as excluding private bidders, small targets, or deals… Expand The Market for Corporate Control: The Empirical Evidence Since 1980 G. Jarrell, James A. Brickley, J. Netter C orporate takeovers have been very big business in the 1980s. The Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) of the Securities and Exchange Commission estimates that shareholders of target firms in… Expand The Voluntary Restructuring of Large Firms in Response to Performance Decline K. John, L. Lang, J. Netter Much of the research on corporate restructuring has examined the causes and aftermath of extreme changes in corporate governance such as takeovers and bankruptcy. In contrast, we study restructurings… Expand Determinants of contractual relations between shareholders and bondholders: investment opportunities and restrictive covenants R. Nash, J. Netter, A. Poulsen Abstract We evaluate the costs and benefits of restrictive covenants in bonds issued in 1989 and 1996. Our results indicate that firms with growth opportunities are more likely to seek to preserve… Expand	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2154
__label__cc	0.584447	0.415553	Fisher-Paulson: Celebrating a birthday with cakes but no candles Kevin Fisher-Paulson July 28, 2020 Updated: July 28, 2020 11:49 a.m. Aunt Dee's cake celebrating Kevin Fisher-Paulson's birthday may look like Betty Crocker had a bad day, but it�turned out to be moist and kind of fun. Photo: Courtesy of Kevin Fisher-Paulson July 20 was the anniversary of my 39th birthday. Brother Not-X looked up the date on some calendar website and informed me that I was not listed, and therefore not famous. This was the birthday for Gregor Mendel, Carlos Santana, Sir Edmund Hillary and Diana Rigg. I’ve accomplished nothing in the fields of genetics, Latin American jazz, mountain climbing or avenging, so I better get working. Fame’s not one of my ambitions, although it does tickle Zane’s fancy. Last Sunday, we returned from Cliff’s Variety by way of Dolores Street. The car next to us honked. I assumed I’d committed a wrong-of-way, but the couple smiled and asked: “Is this the Kipcap? Is that Zane?” Zane loved this because not only would it get his name mentioned in the column (thus earning five bucks), but it also allowed him celebrity status. Me, I’m unknown except perhaps for Aunt Dee and Uncle Howard, who live in Concord. But they’re famous to us, and we’re infamous to them. There’s no blood relation but Aunt Dee’s sister served in the Air Force with Brian’s father. In 1991, Brian and I moved to California on a dare, knowing no one who lived west of the Mississippi. Aunt Dee invited us to Thanksgiving dinner and announced that we were family. If the Fisher-Paulsons have a matriarch, it is Aunt Dee. Last weekend, she invited us for a socially distanced barbecue so the boys could swim in the pool. While Brian and I sat under the plum tree, Uncle Howard taught Zane how to grill steaks, and Aunt Dee served up five-layer dip and corn on the cob. After dinner, she announced, “I intended on a beautiful white birthday cake with chocolate frosting and coconut. But after I took it out of the oven, some of the batter hadn’t cooked, so I scooped that out and tried to cover the gaps with icing, but ... well ... you’ll see.” She retrieved it from the kitchen, and sure enough this was Betty Crocker on a bad day. She had also forgotten candles, so there was a mozzarella stick planted in the middle. I tried to blow out the mozzarella, but really, you can’t blow out the cheese, you can only cut it. The cake turned out to be moist and kind of fun: kitchen magic. The next day, Zane and Aidan surprised me with an M&M cake. The day after that, Aunt Amanda surprised me with a gnome cake. So really, my weekend was perfect, except for the lack of a candle. There are things I cannot talk about in this column. I have already given the boys enough to talk about in therapy. But I can talk about candles. It’s a Catholic thing. My Protestant friends don’t get it, and my atheist friends think I’m quaint but deluded. By Kevin Fisher-Paulson Tired of internet scrolling? Take a walk through San Francisco When the purchase is virtual but the steep bill is real A lesson in letting go at a vacation in isolation Hitting the road can help you appreciate the real thing at home There’s a candle in the window of the little blue bungalow in the outer, outer, outer, outer Excelsior. We’ve kept a flame burning on the porch since July 14, 2018. There are full moons, stars and comets in the violet night over the San Bruno Mountains, but this taper lights the way home. And even though I buy it at Lucky Candles at Geneva and Mission, I don’t think it’s enchanted. It’s kitchen magic; it works not by sorcery but by intent. We strike a match. The porch glows brighter. We think of family. It’s also a Jewish thing. Burton Kranzel followed my column and was my candle whisperer. He’d write: “I woke up at 2:10 am to one of those middle of the night instant awake moments, and knew I was supposed to light my lantern for the Fisher-Paulsons. I visualized you all together.” He passed away last year, so he never saw that we’d gotten back together, at least for the most part. But he believed in us and taught us to believe in ourselves. This year it does not matter what was blown out. It matters only what we intend. Kevin Fisher-Paulson’s column appears Wednesdays in Datebook. Email: datebook@sfchronicle.com Kevin Fisher-Paulson Kevin Fisher-Paulson is the author of "How We Keep Spinning" and "A Song for Lost Angels.” Fisher-Paulson lives with his husband, Brian, their two sons, and pack of rescue dogs in the mysterious outer, outer, outer, outer Excelsior. When he’s not writing, he serves as commander of the honor guard for the San Francisco Sheriff's Department. Family tradition arrives with higher stakes in 2021 Test your knowledge with the answers to the annual Fisher-Paulson quiz Auld acquaintance may be forgot, but the annual quiz isn’t: 20 questions for 2020	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2160
__label__cc	0.538558	0.461442	Our View: Oswego, Yorkville make 'shared services' a reality August 17, 2016 at 11:30 am CDT Last summer the city of Yorkville and villages of Oswego and Montgomery adopted resolutions recognizing “the value of coordination” of public services among the three municipalities. The resolutions were the byproduct of a study examining how the three neighboring municipalities might be able to share their services, bidding processes, personnel and equipment to save taxpayers some money. Representatives of the three municipalities worked for a year under the direction of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning to prepare what was called the Lower Fox River Partnering Shared Services Study. All too often over the years we’ve seen well-intentioned municipal officials pay consultants to draft detailed studies on all manner of issues, only to see those same studies languish on shelves or online due to either disinterest on the part of elected officials or turnover of municipal staffs and elected officials or both. Fortunately, that doesn’t appear to be happening with the shared services study. As we reported last week, the Yorkville City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the village of Oswego which will allow Oswego to use Yorkville’s Vactor (vacuum) truck “to assist cleaning catch basins in the village for two days.” In exchange, Bart Olson, Yorkville’s administrator, said in a memo to the council that Yorkville will “identify a project at a later date... potentially leaf pickup in the fall” that Oswego can assist the city with. The Oswego Village Board approved the agreement Aug. 2. We’ve long believed that area municipalities could share equipment and other resources – as long as it does not compromise the delivery of services to their respective residents. In many instances, one municipality may have some equipment – like a vacuum truck – sitting unused in its garage that a neighboring town might be able to use. Until recently, however, municipalities have been slow to embrace the concept of sharing resources. But given the financial pressures being faced by all units of local government and the taxpayers they serve, it makes total sense for government officials to look for ways they can work together to save money. We’re pleased to see Yorkville and Oswego adopt the agreement for the vacuum truck and look forward to seeing more similar agreements between the two municipalities and Montgomery. Taxpayers should be pleased because it’s a sign that officials in Yorkville and Oswego were indeed serious about looking for ways to save them money when they embarked on completing the shared services study nearly two years ago. Our View: We should all do our part to keep schools open, in-person Our View: Veterans Affairs personnel changes appropriate, but not surprising Our View: Democrats need to act now to end Madigan’s reign Our View: Respect elections, serve out your term By Shaw Media Local News Network Editorial Board January 13, 2021 at 7:00 am CST Our View: Democracy must, and will, prevail Our View: Time for Democrats to strip Madigan of his power Our View: As promised, Gov. JB Pritzker is making state budget cuts Our View: The list of those to thank this Thanksgiving will never be complete Our view: Manufacturer's interest a positive sign for Kendall Caterpillar plant	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2162
__label__cc	0.646388	0.353612	Academic Transfer Pathway Joint Admissions BACHELOR OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES Students who have majored in a career and technology / vocational / technical program at a community college, college, junior college or an accredited technical school and decide to seek a baccalaureate degree at SHSU may review the requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences degree. To be eligible for the BAAS degree program a student must have completed and received an AAS degree in a technical area and at least 36 hours of coursework must be in the technical area. Approved AAS degree programs include (but are not limited to): Accounting, Agricultural Mechanization, Automotive Technology, Biotechnology, Child Development & Family Studies, Computer Graphic Arts Technology, Computer Information Technology, Cosmetology, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, Early Childhood Development, Emergency Medical Services Professions, Engineering Technology, General Business Administration, Geographical Information Systems, Health Information Technology, Human Services, HVAC & R Technology, Interactive Media, Interior Design Technology, Interpreter Training Technology, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Paralegal Studies, Physical Therapist Assistant, Professional Office Technology, Respiratory Care, Veterinary Technology, Welding Technology. Degree: BAAS Major: AAS Minor: (Individualized) 01. Component Area I (Communication) b. Remaining requirements in area: 01 ENGL 1301 02. Component Area II (Mathematics) 01 Select 3 hours - MATH 1332 OR MATH 2312 OR MATH 2413 OR MATH 1316 OR MATH 1324 OR [MATH 1350 AND 1351 both are required] 03. Component Area III (Natural Sciences) 01 Select 8 hours - Two courses with labs are required. BIOL 1308/1108, BIOL 1311/1111, BIOL 1313/1113 , BIOL 23062106 CHEM1305/1105, CHEM 1307/1107, CHEM 1311/1111, CHEM1312/ 1112 GEOL 1304/1104, GEOL 1301/LAB, GEOL 1303/1103 PHYS 1311/1111, PHYS 1305/1105, PHYS 1307/1107 , PHY 138/118, PHY 139/119 04. Component Area IV 01 Select 3 hours form courses: AGRI 2399, ARTS 1301, ARTS1311, ARTS 1316, ARTS 130, MUSI 1301, MUSI 2364, MUSI 1306, THEA 1330, THEA 1364, THEA 1366, THEA 2330, THEA 2336, DNC 131, DANC 1301 02 Select 3 hours from courses: ENGL 2331, ENG 267, ENGL 2342, PHIL 2361, PHIL 2306 BESL 2301, FRN 263, FRN 264, GER 263, GER 264 SPN 263, SPN 264, SOCI 2319 05. Component Area V 01 HIST 1301 03 POLS 2301 AGRI 2360, ECON 2300, ECON 2302, ECON 2301, GEOG 1321, SOC 261, SOIC 1306, PHL 261, PSY 131, PSY 289 06. Component Area VI 01 KINE 2115 02 Select 1 course from: CS 133, CS 138, CS 143 or any higher-level CS course LS 130, GBA 180 07. DEGREE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 08. MAJOR FOUNDATION 09. MAJOR This is the AAS degree : Most AAS degrees are acceptable Contact the BAAS Program Coordinator for clarification. 36 – 48 HOURS WILL BE TRANSFERRED IN-BLOCK COURSE WORK OBTAINED IN EARNING AN ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE The AAS must have at least 36 hours of "Technical" coursework! 10. MAJOR ELECTIVES 6 hours of Internship Experience. Contact the BAAS Program Coordinator for clarification. If an internship experience was required for AAS Degree this may be waived 11. MINOR A minor of at least 18 hours is required. BAAS students must select a minor. The most popular minors are those in Psychology, Agricultural Mechanics, Agricultural Business, Industrial Technology, Horticulture, Management Information Systems, General Business Administration, Marketing, Management and Computer Sciences. Many others are available. The advanced classes taken in the minor also count as advanced classes to reach the 42 hours of required advanced courses. 12. ELECTIVES Electives are selected as needed to meet the university requirement of at least 42 hours of advanced electives and to reach 128 hours total. These electives are individualized to meet student needs and should be pre-approved by the advisor. Students must also complete 42 advanced hours and 128 hours total. Other requirements may also be involved - SEE ADVISOR Follow these steps to enter the program. Contact Dr. Ullrich for advisement. Submit ALL transcripts to Undergraduate Admissions. [The transcript must show the title of the AAS degree program completed.] When the letter of acceptance is received contact Dr. Ullrich for advisement and to file a degree plan. For more information contact BAAS Program Coordinator: Dr. Doug Ullrich at 936.294.1215 or 936.294.1188 or agr_dru@shsu.edu Students may transfer to SHSU at any time as long as they meet SHSU's admission requirements. Students close to completing the requirements for the associate degree are encouraged to consider the potential advantages of completing the associate degree. One way to accomplish this is to transfer courses taken at SHSU back to the community college to complete degree requirements. Properly selected courses may be used to satisfy degree requirements at both institutions simultaneously. The applicant is encouraged to speak to an academic advisor familiar with the programs of all institutions involved to maximize the amount of transferable credit. Sample Transfer Hour Calculation: All transfer credit hours for the BAAS are determined by a BAAS transfer guidance counselor at SHSU. Please use the following as a guide. Assume a student has completed the BAAS consisting of 60 hours with 50 hours in the technical specialty and 10 hours in general core courses. SHSU will transfer the 36-48 hours of technical courses, i.e., the major at SHSU. The remaining 10 hours in the general core will also transfer for a total of 46-58 hours towards the BAAS. If desired, a student may complete an additional 20 hours (66-46 = 20) of core courses at the community college for a total transfer of a maximum of 66 academic credits to SHSU towards the BAAS degree. SHSU transfers a maximum of 66 hours in course work, excluding Kinesiology, towards degree programs from junior colleges, community colleges, and technical colleges. © 2019 Sam Houston State University. All rights reserved. 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__label__wiki	0.645452	0.645452	Warriors surpass Bulls with 73rd win of season The 73 best plays of the Warriors’ 73-win season The best plays, treys, dunks and highlights from the Golden State Warriors’ 73-win season. Chris Chavez and Jeremy Woo Get breaking news and SI’s biggest stories instantly. Download the new Sports Illustrated app (iOS or Android) and personalize your experience by following your favorite teams and SI writers. The Warriors did it. 73 wins, a new single–season record. Now it's time to appreciate what Stephen Curry, Steve Kerr and the rest of the defending NBA champions have accomplished. The debate over the Warriors' place in NBA history can't fully commence until the end of the postseason, but in the meantime we decided to rank Golden State's 73 best plays of the 2015–16 season. It wasn't easy to narrow down the list to just 73 plays, and it was even more difficult to rank. But we did it anyway. Let the ranking begin. 73. Steph Curry can’t contain his excitement 72. It’s hard to pick just one Curry three 71. They all count the same, anyway 70. Even from that deep 69, 68, 67 Sometimes they come in bunches 66. Are the Niners looking for a center? 65. Andrew Bogut is available... 64. It’s an art, really 63. Immaculate ball movement 62. Festus for the rest of us 61. No Festus for Iman Shumpert 60. Steph with the dish to Varejao 59. One-on-four, no problem 58. Off one leg, no worries 57. Get out of the way 56. Or don’t get out of the way 55. He doesn’t only shoot threes 54. Why does this look so easy 53. Someone should have guarded him 52. Absurd 51. Stop leaving them open 50. Get back on defense [youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTKDPE39X9M&nohtml5=False] 49. Get back on defense, Pt. 2 48. Everything’s a trilogy these days 47. What are the odds this was on purpose? 46. Apologies to Patty Mills 45. Three months later, same deal 44. Feat. President No. 43 43. A half-court alley-oop 42. All in the plan. 41. We’re going to put a bunch of no-look Curry passes in a row 40. Cont. 38. Cont. 36. The last one, promise 35. Harrison Barnes loses Kevin Martin 34. You’re a wizard, Harrison 33. This was nasty 32. Draymond, coast to coast 31. What... 30. How did he bank this? 29. How did he bank this, Pt. 2 28. Really? 27. Iguodala shakes Westbrook 26. Touchdown! 25. Running out of ways to write “cool play, guys” 24. Speights! 23. Mo’ Speights 22. Steph breaks his own three-point record 21. This was deep 20. This was also deep 19. And then Curry hit his 400th three 18. Draymond’s putback saves the day 17. Why is this normal now? 16. Call bank next time, man 15. Why KD should go to the Warriors 14. He won’t have to do this again 13. At least he tried 12. Kawhi couldn’t stop him, either 11. Speights, for six 10. The Bogut dance 9. Steph disappears...and reappears 8. What are you doing, Garrett Temple? 7. When you know it’s good 6. Curry’s go-ahead over Whiteside 5. Barnes beats the Sixers [youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJI0JaoLqvE] 4. Don’t try this at home 3. The Draymond shot 2. Accidents happen 1. The shot	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2168
__label__wiki	0.518501	0.518501	Terms & Conditions for Lavitta Prize Draw In order to enter the prize draw, entrants must enter a valid email address and by doing so are agreeing to receive regular email communications from Silversurfers and Lavitta. By entering the Prize Draw you agree for Lavitta Ltd believes may interest you. If you would prefer not to receive these offers you will be given the opportunity to unsubscribe on every email that Lavitta sends to you or please write to Lavitta Ltd, Pennine Business Park, 14A Longbow close, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 1GQ. Should entrants no longer wish to receive emails from Silversurfers, they may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. Silversurfers do not sell or share your data with any other company. However for the prize winners only, we may pass your details on to our service providers and agents for the purposes of sending you the prize on our behalf. Prize consists of £100 of Lavitta points to be added to a customer account set up for the winner. These points can only be redeemed at www.Lavitta.co.uk The closing date is Sunday, 15th November 2015 at 11.59pm (UK time). Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and be a resident of the UK to enter this competition. The prize draw is not open to employees associated with Lavitta or Silversurfers, and their Associated companies or their families. This prize is non-transferrable and must be taken by the prize winner. There are no cash alternatives or alternative prizes available. The winner will be randomly selected from all valid entries and will be formally notified (by email) within 7 days of the closing date. Confirmation will need to be received from the winners within 7 days of email contact or a new winner will be picked. Winners full postal address, email and phone number will be required for delivery. Silversurfers and Lavitta decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Prize winners may be required to take part in or co-operate with publicity via social media. Use of false name or addresses, for example, a name by which the entrant is not usually known, will disqualify them from receiving any prize. Entrants may only enter this competition once. These rules are governed by English law. The promoter of the competition is: Lavitta Ltd, Pennine Business Park, 14A Longbow close, Bradley, Huddersfield, HD2 1GQ.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2171
__label__cc	0.686276	0.313724	A Road Back from Schizophrenia By Arnhild Lauveng 1st Edition Trade Paperback For ten years, Arnhild Lauveng suffered as a schizophrenic, going in and out of the hospital for months or even a year at a time. A Road Back from Schizophrenia gives extraordinary insight into the logic (and life) of a schizophrenic. Lauveng illuminates her loss of identity, her sense of being controlled from the outside, and her relationship to the voices she heard and her sometimes terrifying hallucinations. Painful recollections of moments of humiliation inflicted by thoughtless medical professionals are juxtaposed with Lauveng’s own understanding of how such patients are outwardly irrational and often violent. She paints a surreal world—sometimes full of terror and sometimes of beauty—in which “the Captain” rules her by the rod and the school’s corridors are filled with wolves. When she was diagnosed with the mental illness, it was emphasized that this was a congenital disease, and that she would have to live with it for the rest of her life. Today, however, she calls herself a “former schizophrenic,” has stopped taking medication for the illness, and currently works as a clinical psychologist. Lauveng, though sometimes critical of mental health care, ultimately attributes her slow journey back to health to the dedicated medical staff who took the time to talk to her and who saw her as a person simply diagnosed with an illness—not the illness incarnate. A powerful memoir for sufferers, their families, and the professionals who care for them. Arnhild Lauveng Publisher: Skyhorse (November 1, 2012) Book Cover Image (jpg): A Road Back from Schizophrenia	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2172
__label__cc	0.56048	0.43952	Your browser doesn't have javascript enabled. This website requires javascript, and some functionality may be limited. Centre for Intelligent Electricity Distribution CINELDI by numbers Board, Management and Organisation Login internal page Researcher training and Education Annual report CINELDI 2019 CINELDI CINELDI is one of the Centres for Environmental-Friendly Energy Research in Norway. CINELDI enables a cost-efficient realisation of the future flexible and robust electricity distribution system by developing new concepts, technologies and solutions. By providing new visionary smart grid-solutions and testing them in laboratory and real-life environments, the knowledge and experience gained helps grid companies, the system operator, manufacturers and ICT companies to develop and integrate new technologies and work processes, stimulating innovations. These innovations will in turn contribute to a more sustainable energy system by increasing influx of renewables, electrification of transport and more efficient energy use. To achieve this, the digitalisation of the distribution system is needed. Long-term research is needed in order to digitalise the electricity grid and make the necessary transformation of the grid for the future. This will pave the ground for increased distributed generation from renewable resources, electrification of transport, and more efficient energy use. CINELDI presentation By acting as a national hub for long-term research and innovation within intelligent electricity distribution, CINELDI brings together many innovative stakeholders for the development and implementation of new technologies, work processes and solutions to develop the electricity grid of the future. CINELDI is equipped to tackle the challenge with its unique combination of academic resources, computer modelling and simulation facilities, the Norwegian Smart Grid Laboratory infrastructure, and pilots and demos integrating the involvement from industry partners. One of the main goals of transforming today’s ageing and passive electricity grid into a flexible, intelligent and robust grid for the future, is to lay the foundation for reaching the energy and climate goals related to increasing distributed generation from renewable energy sources, electrification of transport and Providing electricity with a high security of supply, which is also affordable, while at the same time ensuring the environmental goals, is often termed the energy trilemma, as these three goals are partly contradicting. To reach its main goal, CINELDI therefore seeks to balance the three goals related to the electricity distribution grid as explained in the following: Economy: CINELDI shall enable a socio-economic, cost-efficient realisation of the future flexible and robust electricity distribution grid and reduce the total distribution system costs compared to the ”business as usual”- solutions by reducing operational (OPEX) and investment costs (CAPEX). Environment: CINELDI will pave the ground for increased distributed generation from renewable energy sources, electrification of transport and efficient use of electric power and energy. Security of electricity supply: CINELDI will ensure the security of electricity supply, comprising the energy availability, power capacity, reliability of supply and voltage quality, as well as the cyber security, safety and privacy – as important parts of developing the electricity grid of the future. The Norwegian SmartGrid laboratory is a unique and important resource for the research in CINELDI as well as living labs at the grid companies where pilot projects will be running. FME CINELDI - The scheme of the Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME) seeks to develop expertise and promote innovation through focus on long-term research in selected areas of environment-friendly energy. There are today 10 centres within renewable energy, energy efficiency, social sciences and CO2-management. The research activity is carried out in close cooperation between prominent research communities and users. The centres will operate for eight years (2016 – 2024). About the centres Contact person: Kjølle, Gerd Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share to Twitter Send as e-mail	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2176
__label__cc	0.678955	0.321045	Home » Projects » Maxtor Corporation Maxtor Corporation Multiple projects with this satisfied client, which was purchased by Maxtor and finally by Seagate in 2007. Wastewater Treatment System Upgrade In 2003 MMC Technology took over the HMT old building in Fremont, California. This facility had an EPOC treatment system that was mothballed in 1999. EPOC Water was sold to Kinetico Engineered Systems since then and was only offering parts for the old EPOC clients. SRI was hired to upgrade the treatment system control panel and PLC programming. This project was delivered on time and within budget. Wastewater Treatment System In 2005 MMC Technology planed to expand its plating and polishing operation from San Jose facility to the adjacent building in Fremont, utilizing some of the equipment they had recovered from HMT-Eugene operation. Since SRI’s design team was the original designer of the HMT-Eugene system, MMC requested the general contractor to work with SRI in developing this plan. The design package was delivered for construction in 36 days. MMC Technology in San Jose generates large amount of spent Electroless Ni chemicals and polishing wastewater, which require expensive chemicals to treat. SRI was hired to develop a low cost treatment system and pilot some of the technologies offer by other manufacturers. SRI developed a treatment process for the Electroless Ni that cut its treatment cost by over 95%. US Filter and Catalyx Fluid Solutions offered Ion Exchange Technology for removal of Ni from the polishing wastewater. San Jose & Fremont, Ca. Facility – PBR Certification. The Wright-Polanco-Lempert Hazardous Waste Treatment Permit Reform Act of 1992 (Assembly Bill 1772), which went into effect on January 1, 1993, made important changes to State law governing the treatment and storage of hazardous wastes. Assembly Bill 1772 (AB1722) established a five-tiered program for authorizing treatment and/or storage at many businesses that require State authorization to treat or store hazardous waste, but do not require a hazardous waste facility permit under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The “Permit by Rule” (PBR) tier for non-RCRA regulated, onsite treatment facilities subject to the requirements set forth in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Division 4.5, Chapter 45 (22 CCR §67450), which requires a Registered Professional Engineer to certify all treatment tanks in a Fixed Treatment Unit. Construction of Complete Wastewater Treatment Systems In 1996, a complete Wastewater Treatment Systems, which included 7 pump stations, 240 gallons per minute (GPM) metal removal/clarifier, three 1000 gallons batch treater complete with three filter presses treating concentrated Electroless nickel and 1100 GPM acid waste neutralization (AWN)/pH adjustment systems was constructed by SRI principals. This project was awarded as “Meeting the Challenge of Difficult Job” at the builder magazine by CGA. This project was completed within budget and schedule.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2180
__label__wiki	0.90785	0.90785	Crowdfunding page for family of A303 crash victim almost at target in just three days The Erlestoke prison staff ‘family’ have rallied around the grieving family Elise Britten Kizito Ssewanyana worked at HMP Erlestoke (Image: Amesbury Police) A crowdfunding page set up for the family of Kizito Ssewanyana, who died in a crash on the A303 this week, is already almost at target. The 34-year-old, from Amesbury, a former soldier with the British Army, was driving a grey Citroen when he crashed into a parked lorry on Wednesday, May 8. Kizito worked as a prison officer at HMP Erlestoke. In the wake of the tragedy, colleagues set up a crowdfunding page to support his family. Within just three days it has almost reached its £2,500 target, sitting at 94 percent from 118 contributions. From an account labelled 'Erlestoke family,' the fundraising appeal pays tribute to Kizito, who they say would "light up any room." Kizito was also a former soldier with the British Army (Image: Amesbury Police) It reads: “On Wednesday 8th May our dear friend Kizzy was involved in a fatal collision on his way to work where he was a serving officer at HMP Erlestoke. “There aren’t enough words to describe how incredible this man was – the kindest, happiest and most genuine soul we’ve ever known. “Your personality and smile would light up any room. Working alongside you has been an absolute joy, pleasure and honour. You were an exceptional man our ‘bredda‘. “We will forever be grateful to have known you and been able to call you not just a friend but one of the family. It continues with a plea for financial contributions for the grieving family. “The Erlestoke Family are reaching out and raising funds for Kizzy’s family during this devastating time. All funds raised will go to his wife and children. “A true hero. We will see you on the other side Kizito.” Center Parcs cuts prices Why you're seeing so many aircraft More cruise ships arrive Brutal reviews of landmarks The day after the fatal accident, between the Countess and Longbarrow roundabouts, near Amesbury, Kizito’s family released a heartbreaking tribute. "We have lost a father, husband, brother, son and a friend with a beautiful soul, passionate and extremely promising with so much more to do,” they said. “Kizito died in a road collision on Wednesday 8 May 2019 leaving behind his loving wife and two children. “Friends and family knew Kizito as the kindest Dad and the best husband ever. He always thought of others before himself. He served his country above himself. His death has left a massive hole in our lives and we will miss him forever. “He joined the British Army and served with diligence in the Royal Fusiliers Regiment. At the time of his death, Kizito was serving as a Prison Officer with Her Majesty’s Prisons Service Erlestoke.” “We would like to thank the emergency services who rushed to the scene of the accident and attended Kizito. They did their best to save his life,” they said. “Our thanks also go to everyone in the community who kindly supported us yesterday and continue to do so at this difficult time." Kizito Ssewanyana in his prison uniform (Image: Amesbury Police) Colleagues, friends and strangers have been donating money to support the family since, also leaving tributes to the much-loved officer. Several messages described Kizito as a ‘true gentleman’ while a number explained how he always put a smile on their faces. “A true gentleman with a lovely smile, you were always willing to help people out. Cannot believe you are gone, you have left a massive hole in our hearts,” Hilary Ellingworth wrote. While Shana Jordan said: “You really were a beautiful soul Kizzy. Your smile would light up a room. “You made everyone happy even on their darkest days. You made an impact on everyone you met and you'll never be forgotten.” While some addressed the family, others spoke to Kizito directly. Si Bate said: “Kizzy you were a true find for HMP and can never be replaced, may you sort them all out up there ready for the reunion. “You will always be yamelt to me... RIP you absolute legend. Miss you mate.” If you wish to contribute, you can find the Just Giving page here. Police are hunting sex offender with tattooed neck and piercing Biker dies in crash on A39 near Somerset border Alternatively, follow us on Twitter - @BathLive and @SomersetLive	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2181
__label__cc	0.737842	0.262158	Avitech, Grass, NVision, EVS and Sony play key role in new Belgian Outside Broadcast van Outside Broadcast, one of Belgium’s leading OB van production facilities, has chosen Avitech Multi-viewers for the monitoring of multiple HD and SD video and audio signals. Outside Broadcast’s new HD Unit 14 OB van will be used at sporting events, the summer Olympics, concerts, and much more. High-end SD/HD equipment includes Avitech’s multi-viewers driving Neovo X-W19 displays, Sony cameras, a Thomson Kayak HD 450 production switcher, an Nvision 3Gb matrix router, EVS slo-mo servers, and a Lawo MC266 audio console. Avitech’s MCC-8004 series of multi-viewers are located at the heart of Outside Broadcast’s OB production van and are used at Slo-Mo and Producer desks, in Camera Control and Audio areas. They are configured for displaying four or eight sources per monitor. Each Avitech MCC-8004U Multiviewer module handles up to four auto-detect HD-SDI, SD-SDI/composite video inputs, and provides output resolution up to 1920 x 1200. Cascading modules allow the display of the desired number of sources per monitor. F Other features include: accepting HD-SDI, SD-SDI and analog video sources with auto-detect capability, embedded audio monitoring, parallel and serial tally, exceptionally low power consumption, as well as on-screen alarm indicators for video and audio status, all while maintaining the correct aspect ratio whether it be 4:3 or 16:9. “After reviewing the available competitive Multiviewer technology on the market we decided to move forward with Avitech’s solution,” comments Andr Verbesselt, Head of Engineering for Outside Broadcast. “The Avitech modules provide a modular, “no single point of failure” design, which is incredibly important during the production of live events. Verbesselt says the ability to automatically detect and accept any type of input signal is fantastic. “The wide choice of supported output resolutions makes it simple to choose a display and the price-to-performance ratio of the Avitech equipment convinced us, as well as the ease of integration into our existing infrastructure,” he says.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2187
__label__cc	0.504924	0.495076	TVUPack Transmits Over 450 Hours of Live Programming During First Week of Olympics Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 10:38 am TVU Networks’ TVUPack cellular uplink solutions have been deployed by a number of leading broadcasters and news agencies around the world to deliver live footage of the stories surrounding the London Olympic Games back to their home nations. More than 20 major media outlets from around the globe have used TVUPack to broadcast over 450 hours of live footage from the London Games. A number of major broadcasters from every region of the globe including YTN, SBS and Yeonhap (Korea), Beijing TV, Shenzhen TV, (China), Star TV (India), SBS (Australia), and TVBS (Taiwan) have chosen to deploy TVUPack as an integral part of their broadcast strategy for the London games. Many of these broadcasters are leveraging TVU’s Global Rental Program to ensure that they have the necessary equipment and support to successfully broadcast from the Olympics. In addition, TVU has supplied 3G and 4G data cards with dedicated QoS to ensure that broadcasters can transmit professional quality HD footage. TVUPack’s resilient HD transmission capabilities, superior picture quality, and ease of use make the solution a perfect fit for newsgathering organizations looking to expand their live coverage capabilities. “Many of the largest broadcasters in the world rely on TVUPack to broadcast live footage of important events, and the London Olympics is just another example of TVU’s global footprint with broadcasters. TVUPack enables top broadcasters to bring live broadcast-quality HD video from anywhere back to their studio hassle free and cost-effectively,” said Paul Shen, CEO TVU Networks. “TVU has developed a large portfolio of communication, video compression, error correction and network field technologies. Combined with TVUPack’s sophisticated automation and innovative industrial design, this in turn enables our customers to deliver a resilient, broadcast HD quality picture, even in challenging network conditions that result from the strain of added traffic on the network.” Already in use by hundreds of leading broadcast organizations around the world, TVUPack gives broadcasters satellite and microwave TV truck functionality in a lightweight backpack. TVUPack is the original one button operation backpack, is simple to use and provides broadcasters with low-latency, HD-quality signal that enables them to broadcast live at any time and from any location. TVUPack has been used to deliver professional-quality live HD footage of a number of important events including the London Olympics, U.S. presidential election primaries, the World Cup, April’s Friends of Syria conference, and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s recent tour of the Middle East and North Africa. TVUPack is powered by TVU’s proprietary Inverse StatMux technology, which dynamically segments a live video signal and transmits the segments through multiple independent 3G/4G/WiFi/WiMax connections, and the industry’s first TVU variable bit-rate (VBR) technology, which dynamically adjusts the compression ratio according to the total available bandwidth. TVUPack also incorporates Qualcomm RaptorQ advanced forward error correction and an enhanced H.264 encoder. As a result, TVUPack is able to deliver unmatched stability, resiliency and picture quality – even in the most challenging network environments. TVUPack will be on display at IBC 2012 for broadcasters looking to expand their live ENG capabilities. Sustainability in Sports Production: Sky Sports Pledges to Make All Host Broadcasts Albert-CertifiedGrass Valley Makes Move Towards Cloud/Software-Defined Future	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2188
__label__wiki	0.62032	0.62032	Archived Information E-Meetings Emergency Transportation information Past Headlines Archived Videos / Slideshows Choosing a Name for the New Elementary School Starting November 9, a survey to Name the New Elementary School will be posted on the Snoqualmie Valley School District website at www.svsd410.org. (Hard copy nomination forms will be available at all schools and the District Office, for those without internet access.) Anyone can submit a nomination. And, people can submit as many name suggestions as they would like, pertaining to the nomination criteria. Nomination criteria for naming the new school: Nominated names will be known to and significant to the people in the District. Names submitted will not conflict with the names of the other schools in the District and area. The use of names of any person should be avoided. Timeline for the naming process: November 9-December 6 — Open nominations are welcomed from families, staff, and the community. Submissions will be received via an online survey, plus hard copy forms will be available at each school. December 6 — Nominations will be shared with the School Board. Each of the five directors and two student representatives will be asked to select three names from the community nominations. December 10-January 6 — Up to 21 possible school names will be posted for additional public input. January 14-25 — The Board will consider community comments to narrow the list further, up to seven possible options. January 28 — The School Board plans to announce a final decision on the new name for Elementary School #6. For more information regarding construction progress regarding Elementary School #6, click here.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2189
__label__cc	0.562118	0.437882	GAME OF THE WEEK: Prep volleyball Platteville (166, 50 SWC) at Richland Center (245, 41 SWC) Platteville will travel to Richland Center tonight for the McDonald's SWNews4U.com Game of the Week. Sophomore Izzy Carroll and the Hillmen defeated the Hornets in four sets at PHS on Aug. 28 GAME OF THE WEEK (Sept. 21–27) PREP VOLLEYBALL: This week’s area matchups Platteville (16–6, 5–0 SWC) at Richland Center (24–5, 4–1 SWC), Thursday, Sept. 21, 7:15 p.m. Coach Danielle Duerst and her Platteville Hillmen can take all the drama out of this year’s SWC race with a victory over defending conference champion Richland Center tonight. Duerst’s Hillmen have already upended Laura Selgeby’s Hornets twice this year, first to open league play on Aug. 31, then again in the championship match of the Richland Center Invitational two days later. A win for Platteville would give the Hillmen a near insurmountable two-game lead with just four conference dates remaining. But Richland Center, which swept third-place River Valley Tuesday night to stay within striking distance can grab a share of the conference lead with a win tonight. Reigning SWC co-Player of the Year senior middle hitter Madison Rizer (254 kills, 234 digs, 54 blocks, 26 aces, .395 hitting percentage) leads the Hornets in nearly every statistically category. Junior Roslynn Johnson has 141 kills, 230 digs and 42 aces in a supporting role. Senior Skye Digman is Platteville’s clear go-to-player with 267 kills in 705 attacks (nearly 300 more than sophomore Izzy Carroll who is second in the team with 112 kills in 437 attempts. Digman also leads Platteville with 59 blocks, 17 aces and a .241 hitting percentage, and is third on the team with 223 digs. Senior setter Britney Baker has 453 assists, 172 digs, 38 kills and nine aces in 22 matches. Darlington (9–5–1, 5–1 SWAL) at Cuba City (16–2, 5–0 SWAL), Tureday, Sept. 26, 7:15 p.m. Junior Brinley Wood and the SWAL-leading Cubans will host senior Kennedy Rankin and the second-place Redbirds in a key SWAL match Tuesday night. PREP FOOTBALL: Prairie du Chien (5–0, 1–0 SWC) at Platteville (5–0, 1–0 SWC), Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. Undefeated Prairie du Chien travels to Platteville in the premier area game of the week. The Blackhawks are coming off a 41–8 victory over Dodgeville in last week’s conference opener, while Platteville blanked Richland Center 48–0. The Hillmen have outscored their first five opponents 219–66. Senior Ethan Bernhardt (81-of-118, 1,233 yards, 17 TDs, 1 Int) leads the conference in passing and senior Donovan Blevins (26 rec., 607 yards, 11 TDs) is currently fourth in the state in receiving yards. Others Week 6 area games (all games, Friday, 7 p.m. unless noted) River Valley (2–3, 0–1, SWC) at Dodgeville (3–2, 0–1 SWC) Richland Center (0–5, 0–1 SWC) at Lancaster (4–1, 1–0 SWC) Boscobel (0–5, 0–2 SWAL) at Cuba City (3–2, 3–0 SWAL) Southwestern (2–3, 0–2 SWAL) at Fennimore (4–1, 2–1 SWAL) Mineral Point (4–1, 2–0 SWAL) at Iowa–Grant (4–1, 2–1 SWAL) Six Rivers Conference Shullsburg (1–4, 1–3 SRC) at Potosi/Cassville (4–1, 4–1 SRC) Benton/Scales Mound (2–3, 2–2 SRC) at Black Hawk (5–0, 3–0 SRC) Belmont (1–4, 1–3 SRC) at Pecatonica/Argyle (3–2, 2–2 SRC), Saturday, 2 p.m. Darlington (0–5) at Cambridge (4–1) Higland (1–4) at Cashton (1–4) Cochrane–Fountain City (3–2) at River Ridge (3–2) PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Fennimore Golden Eagle Relays Invitational, Saturday, 8:15 a.m The Eagles will host the 34th annual Fennimore Golden Eagle Relays Invitational beginning with the girls’ JV race at 8:15 a.m. The Eagle Relays is unique meet where the top five times (not places) will be added together to determine team placements. Runners will also be split up based on their team order to race only against runners in the same position, rather than the entire field starting all at the same time. The boys’ seventh runner race will begin at 9:20 a.m., followed by the girls’ seventh runner race at 9:30 a.m. The boys’ first runner race will start at 11:50 a.m. while the girls first runner race will begin at noon. Participating teams include: Albany, Boscobel, Brookwood, Cashton, Cassville, Hillsboro, Lake Mills, Lancaster, Lodi, New Glarus, River Ridge, Riverdale, Tri-State Home, Viroqua, Wauzeka-Steuben, West Salem, Wisconsin Heights and the host Golden Eagles.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2190
__label__wiki	0.867785	0.867785	11 Of The Most Beloved Condiments From Around The World Spreads and sauces make our meals complete, so take a gander at what everyone else in the world is frantically pouring over, dipping into, and scooping out of bottles and jars. J. Fergus - January 8, 2016/11 Of The Most Beloved Condiments From Around The World Whether you’re the kind of person who squirts ketchup all over their fries or prefers dipping them in mayo or aioli, chances are you’re probably a connoisseur of condiments. 1. Mayonnaise // The United States Nothing says 'Merika like mayonnaise. Photo: @richtea1sugar / Instagram For many years, ketchup (which is Asian in origin) was the king condiment in the U.S. Over the past couple of years, however, Americans have declared mayo the new sheriff in town. Whether due to a surge in deviled egg popularity or homemade sandwiches, mayonnaise spread throughout the country at an unusually high rate, beginning in 2013. The eggy sauce has its roots in France or Spain, depending on who you ask, but no one can find more uses for it than a Yankee. 2. Salsa // Mexico & South America Ingredients so good on their own, but best when chopped up and combined in a bowl. Photo: @foodshouldtastegood / Instagram As early as 3000 BC, the Aztecs mixed chilis with tomatillos. Over the millennia that followed, the recipes got only slightly more complicated, and the Conquistadors eventually named this mixture “salsa.” The precursor to many modern hot sauces in the Americas, salsa’s versatility in heat and consistency has given it a wide appeal. 3. Brown Sauce // The United Kingdom & Ireland Smile, you’ve been brown sauced. Photo: @vicky.mcclure / Instagram The popular brand may be HP, but brown sauce by any other name would be as delicious to serve with some fish and chips. Brown sauces can be sweet or tart but generally resemble American steak sauces. With a variety of uses in many savory dishes, it’s no wonder you’ll likely find a bottle in any British home. 4. Banana Sauce // The Philippines Wait a second, that’s not banana colored! Photo: @i_want_to_ride_my_brycycle / Instagram When the United States began influencing the Philippines in the mid-20th century, ketchup caught on quickly throughout the nation. During World War II, tomato ketchup was a rare sight. Since tomatoes were scarce across the islands, banana sauce a.k.a. banana ketchup was invented. Often dyed red to mimic the look of traditional ketchup, banana sauce’s sweetness easily sets it apart from tomato ketchup while still sharing many of its uses. 5. Vegemite // Australia It tastes as good as it looks… which is a bit like tar. Photo: @clerkenwellboyec1 / Instagram The Brits initially had the stranglehold on this…substance in a less salty spread called Marmite. In 1923, however, Cyril Callister recreated the recipe from scratch, with more sodium and B vitamins. The sticky breakfast condiment made from brewer’s yeast cemented itself as uniquely Australian when it became a part of army rations during World War II. In 2015, Aussies started using Vegemite to create alcohol, prompting calls for the government to limit its sale. For some, a law probably isn’t necessary. 6. Harissa // Tunisia & North Africa It’s everything you want from a condiment in a tube. Photo: @kolulu / Instagram When the Spanish brought chili peppers into 16th century Tunisia, they couldn’t have possibly known they were becoming a part of condiment history. Though the taste evolves as you move through North Africa, this chili paste always has an undeniable kick and consistency. With flavor you want to take home to your mother, harissa is a staple at any meal. 7. Wasabi // Japan Part condiment, part nasal decongestant, part playdough. Photo: @thatgirl5472 / Instagram Dating back to the 10th century, the wasabi plant has spiced up Japanese cuisine. The plant, part of a family that includes horseradish and mustard, requires cold, freshwater with a balance of minerals to thrive, making its production very rare. Wasabi’s growing popularity beyond Japan brought about many alternative condiments made primarily of horseradish and green food dye. Authentic wasabi spoils within 15 minutes of preparation, leading to the tradition of serving it beneath sushi, to preserve its flavor. 8. Ajvar // Serbia Appropriate as a topping or a spread! Photo: @veganbymalou / Instagram This so-called “Serbian Salsa” is served throughout the Balkan nations as a relish or a side dish. Though, like the nations it’s made in, ajvar’s name changes every so often, the red pepper paste is always dependable. Spread on a hot meat dish or as a cold appetizer, ajvar will prove to your taste buds that it can wear many hats. 9. Chutney // India All hail its delicious taste! Photo: @verenacooksvegan / Instagram For thousands of years, chutney has been an irreplaceable relish that sweetens or spices, depending on the recipe. Ancient holy men, Brahmins, discovered the preservative powers of spices and began to mix them with various fruits and vegetables. The British would eventually carry sweet chutneys to the U.K. as well as its African and Caribbean territories, but Indian chutneys remain complex in taste and texture. 10. Sriracha // Thailand The level of obsession surrounding this product is truly inspiring. Photo: @gunnzostore / Instagram The origins of this most favorite of hot sauces may stir up some controversy considering sriracha’s prominence in Vietnamese cuisine, particularly its use in pho, as well as the most popular version (also known as “rooster sauce” ) being produced by Vietnamese-American David Tran of Huy Fong Foods, but sriracha is indeed Thai. Made of chili pepper paste, distilled vinegar, garlic, salt, and sugar, sriracha is named after the town of its origin, Si Racha, Thailand. 11. Hoisin Sauce // China Check out that tangy glaze! Photo: @yukikempees / Instagram Not to be confused with Thailand’s sriracha, hoisin sauce lends a tangy glaze to any dish. Essentially a Chinese (specifically Cantonese) barbecue sauce, this condiment lies at the intersection of brown sauce and hot sauce. Peking ducks would feel underdressed without their healthy coat of hoisin sauce.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2196
__label__cc	0.587286	0.412714	The Creation Brainstorming Magazine Bringing the World into the New Millennium Dr. Edward American Industry American Industry is a melting pot of ideas, innovations and action put to these to motives. Ideas acted upon early in their conception have a great deal of hope towards becoming a reality. Even if at first they are drawings and descriptions, the two components of a patent; they are actions. Once an idea becomes or has, a prototype, it is time to tool up for manufacturing. This is where I would like to introduce an alternative, Micro Manufacturing. This is not manufacturing in a tiny house, however it could be done. When I was working in Detroit in the 70’s, they had job shops all over town. These shops had punch presses and other machines that made parts for the different auto manufacturers. Some at the Lovell Plant, for instance, made the shock absorber parts for the new plastic bumpers. Some smaller machines made seat riser parts for trucks. When I lived in a small town in Georgia a clothing manufacturer there, cut the fabric, and would send some of the work to people he had working out of home sewing the pieces together on industry blind stitch, and other special machines. They were qualified and had worked with him at his plant. He said he paid them piece work and he saved on different extras it takes to have employees in his building. They could also not have to put their children in daycare and with transportation savings as well, they both prospered from it. For instance you could airbrush T-Shirts with an original painting, have screens made, set up a five station color press and print the shirts, mass production in your basement. Having the screens made is expensive and also contracting out the shirts being printed is costly as well. What if you knew a few people who could use some side work but would prefer to do it from home. One who could make the screens, and another print and box the shirts, you can even contract someone like Harold to make certain size and type shirts for you. Now you have increased your profits considerably and also blessed other people with home industry work and a lot of the work of your shoulders. My friend that worked with me at NCR, Tim, told me of people who were buying stamping machines and plastic extruders running them in shops and garages. I worked for a gentleman who started a multi-million dollar industrial repair service in a spare bedroom. I have built a tiny shop treehouse in my backyard to do the narrating of my show and projects from rather than spending money on a warehouse studio! Grassroots production so I can prove to all that you can turn your home into a productive invironment rather than a liability! Micro-Manufacturing is the way to go in this season of transition and change. 306 Poinciana Ave. , Port Orange Florida United States 32127 © 2020 The Creation Brainstorming Magazine. All Rights Reserved. Aviation, aircraft, satellites, space, airshows, schools of aviation, important facts, history	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2197
__label__wiki	0.613599	0.613599	Home » e-books » Borders launches e-bookstore Borders launches e-bookstore Anil Singh Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Announcements , e-books Borders Group Inc has launched its e-bookstore. The e-book store from Border comes nine months after Barnes & Noble Inc debuted its Nook e-reader and three months after Apple Inc introduced its popular iPad tablet computer. Borders urgently needs to win a piece of the e-books business: sales at its namesake superstores open at least a year and on its website fell 11.4 percent during the first quarter, the latest decline in a long streak. Borders, the No. 2 U.S. bookstore chain by sales after, had data and e-mail addresses for the 38 million customers in its loyalty program and has about 700 stores across US. The position of Borders on the number of books it and its competition stacks is as follows: Borders e-bookstore will offer 1.5 million titles, including free books. Amazon offers 620,000 books as well as 1.8 million free, out-of-copyright titles, and Barnes & Noble offers 1 million titles. The position of Borders on the basis of market share: Barnes & Noble told last week that it has already won 20 percent of the U.S. e-books market since launching the Nook, exceeding its share of physical books sales. By Borders’ President estmates, Borders has about 15 percent of the U.S. physical book market and hopes to get a similar share of e-book sales. Currently, about 5 percent of Borders sales ( including physical books ordered online) go through its website, representing about $100 million this year. Device-wise scenario: Borders has chosen not to creat its own reader. Rather it will be offering its e-books on wide range of devices. In addition to the applications recently launched for Apple's iPhone and iPad, Borders on Wednesday introduced applications for Research In Motion's Blackberry smartphones and phones with Google's Android software to allow the downloading of books on a wider array of devices. Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com have relied on their own e-readers to spur e-books sales. -------- Posted by Anil Singh at Wednesday, July 07, 2010 Labels: Announcements , e-books How to open a Hindi PDF file in Adobe Acrobat Reader Only Paid version works \| Link Checker WordPress Plugin How to follow a website which doesn’t provide a feed The Best Gear VR games apps experiences 25 Highest Paid Executives in India and the Annual Salaries they take home How to install cuelinks on Blogger Blog \| A Quick Solution How to make your Google bookmarks public Kochi India based mobile game in iPhone top 10 List 15 year old uses Facebook to alert police of man attacking his mom Email AttachmentInnovations in Online Gaming Inspired by Mobile Devices.doc Subscribe Tech24Hours via email Tech24Hours on Facebook Tech24Hours Want To provide us Updates -- Contact Us Copyright © 2002-2020 Tech 24 Hours	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2199
__label__wiki	0.722477	0.722477	Optus claims Australian 5G speed record Optus claims to have set a new Australian 5G speed record with a download speed of over 2.5 Gbps using a Samsung Galaxy S20 5G device on the first of its new high-speed 5G sites that will be deployed in Sydney and Melbourne. The demonstration at a site in Sydney, conducted in conjunction with Ericsson and Samsung, involved using mid-band spectrum and 5G carrier aggregation to achieve blazing fast 5G speeds. Optus plans to deploy a further 150 high-speed 5G sites on its existing infrastructure in select areas of the two cities by November. “The speeds we have achieved today are a real taste of what we are capable of delivering to Optus 5G Mobile customers in the coming months as we progressively roll out 5G ultra-high-speed sites in Sydney and Melbourne,” Optus Managing Director Networks Lambo Kanagaratnam said. Meanwhile, Optus plans to add an additional 100 MHz of 3500 MHz spectrum on its 5G home internet service in select areas of Sydney and Melbourne over the next few months, representing an increase in bandwidth of around 60%. This will result in faster average speeds for customers within the footprint. Optus said its 5G home internet service is delivering average speeds of 214 Mbps, with some users experiencing speeds of over 300 MHz. Image credit: ©stock.adobe.com/au/Denys Rudyi	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2200
__label__wiki	0.844478	0.844478	Share Price: 378.50 GBX Purpose, Values & Culture Stakeholders & Partnerships St. Modwen Industrial & Logistics St. Modwen Homes Strategic Land & Regeneration Delivering responsibly Biodiversity & Sustainable Environments Net Carbon Reduction Education & Future Skills Responsible Operating Practices & Partnerships Regulatory News & Alerts St. Modwen Homes signs £18.5m affordable housing partnership Mon 15 June 2020 St. Modwen Homes, the dedicated housebuilding arm of developer St. Modwen, has signed an agreement worth £18.5 million with Registered Provider, Sage Housing, to deliver affordable homes at its Heathy Wood development in the Crawley village of Copthorne, West Sussex. Delivered over the next three years, St. Modwen Homes will build 91 new family homes at the site which will be taken to market and operated by Sage under affordable rent and shared ownership initiatives. The agreement is the latest example of St. Modwen working with an alternative operator or provider to deliver much-needed UK homes across multiple tenures. For Sage, the deal forms part of its wider investment strategy, which has seen it commit to delivering 20,000 new homes across the country by 2022. In May, the provider announced that it had agreed deals on £116 million worth of affordable homes despite the Coronavirus pandemic. Dave Smith, Managing Director of St. Modwen Homes, said: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Sage to Heathy Wood. This deal is not just about us delivering on our affordable housing obligations, but to make sure that we are working with the right partners to improve access to housing. We want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to live in a St. Modwen home and we are doing so by collaborating with providers that share our values; Sage is young, ambitious, customer-focused and committed to providing housing at a time when stock is in short supply.” Rod Cahill, Interim Chief Executive Officer at Sage, said: “We’re delighted to partner with St. Modwen Homes on the delivery of these much-needed homes in West Sussex. During this difficult period, Sage has continued to invest as we are determined to play a role in reviving the construction industry and providing the affordable homes that the UK desperately needs.” Find out more about St. Modwen Homes at www.stmodwenhomes.co.uk St. Modwen Homes helps spread Christmas cheer in Burslem Weston-super-Mare Foodbank receives festive donation from St. Modwen Homes Mon 7 December 2020 St. Modwen Homes to launch new Worcester development Tue 1 December 2020 St. Modwen info@stmodwen.co.uk © 2021. St. Modwen Properties PLC. All Rights Reserved. Registered Address: St. Modwen Properties PLC , Park Point, 17 High Street, Longbridge, Birmingham, B31 2UQ Company Registration: England & Wales 349201 Site by Class Creative \| Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement \| St. Modwen Industrial & Logistics Profile Title We use cookies on our site to analyse traffic and provide social media and video content. Click accept to consent to this use of cookies. To change your consent choices click ‘Cookie settings’ below or use the tab at the bottom right of the screen. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. View our full Privacy Policy, here. These are non-essential cookies that support the performance of the website and improve the user’s experience. Analytics cookies help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on usage (for example, which pages are most frequently visited).	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2207
__label__cc	0.730223	0.269777	The EAEU’s Chemicals Management Framework 2:00 pmGMT Accra Tue 2:00 pm Tue 3:30 pm Kolkata Tue 7:30 pm Tue 9:00 pm Addis Ababa Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm Kuala Lumpur Tue 10:00 pm Tue 11:30 pm Adelaide * Wed 12:30 am Wed 2:00 am Kuwait City Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm Algiers Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Kyiv Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Almaty Tue 8:00 pm Tue 9:30 pm La Paz Tue 10:00 am Tue 11:30 am Amman Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Lagos Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Amsterdam Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Lahore Tue 7:00 pm Tue 8:30 pm Anadyr Wed 2:00 am Wed 3:30 am Las Vegas Tue 6:00 am Tue 7:30 am Anchorage Tue 5:00 am Tue 6:30 am Lima Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Ankara Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm Lisbon Tue 2:00 pm Tue 3:30 pm Antananarivo Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm London Tue 2:00 pm Tue 3:30 pm Asuncion * Tue 11:00 am Tue 12:30 pm Los Angeles Tue 6:00 am Tue 7:30 am Athens Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Madrid Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Atlanta Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Managua Tue 8:00 am Tue 9:30 am Auckland * Wed 3:00 am Wed 4:30 am Manila Tue 10:00 pm Tue 11:30 pm Baghdad Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm Melbourne * Wed 1:00 am Wed 2:30 am Bangalore Tue 7:30 pm Tue 9:00 pm Mexico City Tue 8:00 am Tue 9:30 am Bangkok Tue 9:00 pm Tue 10:30 pm Miami Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Barcelona Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Minneapolis Tue 8:00 am Tue 9:30 am Beijing Tue 10:00 pm Tue 11:30 pm Minsk Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm Beirut Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Montevideo Tue 11:00 am Tue 12:30 pm Belgrade Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Montréal Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Berlin Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Moscow Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm Bogota Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Mumbai Tue 7:30 pm Tue 9:00 pm Boston Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Nairobi Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm Brasilia Tue 11:00 am Tue 12:30 pm Nassau Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Brisbane Wed 12:00 midnight Wed 1:30 am New Delhi Tue 7:30 pm Tue 9:00 pm Brussels Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm New Orleans Tue 8:00 am Tue 9:30 am Bucharest Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm New York Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Budapest Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Oslo Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Buenos Aires Tue 11:00 am Tue 12:30 pm Ottawa Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Cairo Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Paris Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Calgary Tue 7:00 am Tue 8:30 am Perth Tue 10:00 pm Tue 11:30 pm Canberra * Wed 1:00 am Wed 2:30 am Philadelphia Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Cape Town Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Phoenix Tue 7:00 am Tue 8:30 am Caracas Tue 10:00 am Tue 11:30 am Prague Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Casablanca * Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Reykjavik Tue 2:00 pm Tue 3:30 pm Chicago Tue 8:00 am Tue 9:30 am Rio de Janeiro Tue 11:00 am Tue 12:30 pm Copenhagen Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Riyadh Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm Dallas Tue 8:00 am Tue 9:30 am Rome Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Dar es Salaam Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm Salt Lake City Tue 7:00 am Tue 8:30 am Darwin Tue 11:30 pm Wed 1:00 am San Francisco Tue 6:00 am Tue 7:30 am Denver Tue 7:00 am Tue 8:30 am San Juan Tue 10:00 am Tue 11:30 am Detroit Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am San Salvador Tue 8:00 am Tue 9:30 am Dhaka Tue 8:00 pm Tue 9:30 pm Santiago * Tue 11:00 am Tue 12:30 pm Doha Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm Santo Domingo Tue 10:00 am Tue 11:30 am Dubai Tue 6:00 pm Tue 7:30 pm São Paulo Tue 11:00 am Tue 12:30 pm Dublin Tue 2:00 pm Tue 3:30 pm Seattle Tue 6:00 am Tue 7:30 am Edmonton Tue 7:00 am Tue 8:30 am Seoul Tue 11:00 pm Wed 12:30 am Frankfurt Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Shanghai Tue 10:00 pm Tue 11:30 pm Guatemala City Tue 8:00 am Tue 9:30 am Singapore Tue 10:00 pm Tue 11:30 pm Halifax Tue 10:00 am Tue 11:30 am Sofia Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Hanoi Tue 9:00 pm Tue 10:30 pm St. John's Tue 10:30 am Tue 12:00 noon Harare Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Stockholm Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Havana Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Suva Wed 2:00 am Wed 3:30 am Helsinki Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Sydney * Wed 1:00 am Wed 2:30 am Hong Kong Tue 10:00 pm Tue 11:30 pm Taipei Tue 10:00 pm Tue 11:30 pm Honolulu Tue 4:00 am Tue 5:30 am Tallinn Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Houston Tue 8:00 am Tue 9:30 am Tashkent Tue 7:00 pm Tue 8:30 pm Indianapolis Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Tegucigalpa Tue 8:00 am Tue 9:30 am Islamabad Tue 7:00 pm Tue 8:30 pm Tehran Tue 5:30 pm Tue 7:00 pm Istanbul Tue 5:00 pm Tue 6:30 pm Tokyo Tue 11:00 pm Wed 12:30 am Jakarta Tue 9:00 pm Tue 10:30 pm Toronto Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Jerusalem Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Vancouver Tue 6:00 am Tue 7:30 am Johannesburg Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Vienna Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Kabul Tue 6:30 pm Tue 8:00 pm Warsaw Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Karachi Tue 7:00 pm Tue 8:30 pm Washington DC Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Kathmandu Tue 7:45 pm Tue 9:15 pm Winnipeg Tue 8:00 am Tue 9:30 am Khartoum Tue 4:00 pm Tue 5:30 pm Yangon Tue 8:30 pm Tue 10:00 pm Kingston Tue 9:00 am Tue 10:30 am Zagreb Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Kinshasa Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Zürich Tue 3:00 pm Tue 4:30 pm Kiritimati Wed 4:00 am Wed 5:30 am Tue = Tuesday, February 9, 2021 (134 places). 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__label__wiki	0.508277	0.508277	Dyeing Printing & Finishing Fiber World Government/Trade Knitting / Apparel — Sponsored by OEKO-TEX® New Plant & Equipment Nonwovens / Technical Textiles American Textiles: We Make Amazing™ Quality Fabric Of The Month Executive Opinion Supplier Notes The Rupp Report Washington Outlook ITMA FloorTek IFAI Expo Shanghaitex INDEX™ Techtextil North America/Texprocess Americas Techtextil/Texprocess ITMA Asia + CITME IDEA® Textile World THE WOODLANDS, Texas — May 22, 2017 — Huntsman Corporation and Clariant today announced that their Boards of Directors unanimously approved a definitive agreement to combine in a merger of equals through an all-stock transaction. The merged company will be named HuntsmanClariant. On a pro forma 2016 basis , the combination of both companies will create a leading global specialty chemical company with sales of approximately $13.2 billion, an adjusted EBITDA of $2.3 billion and a combined enterprise value of approximately $20 billion at announcement. The combined entity will benefit from each other’s strengths. It will have a significantly improved growth profile in highly attractive end markets and geographies. HuntsmanClariant will leverage shared knowledge in sustainability and boast a much stronger joint innovation platform. This will enable the development of new products in order to deliver superior returns and drive shareholder value. “This is the perfect deal at the right time. Clariant and Huntsman are joining forces to gain much broader global reach, create more sustained innovation power and achieve new growth opportunities,” said Hariolf Kottmann, CEO of Clariant. “This is in the best interest of all of our stakeholders. Peter Huntsman and I share the same strategic vision and I look forward to working with him.” Peter R. Huntsman, President and CEO of Huntsman, commented: “I could not be more enthusiastic about this merger and look forward to working closely with Hariolf Kottmann, a man I have admired and trusted for the past decade. We also look forward to a close association with his immensely talented colleagues around the world. Together, we will create a global leader in specialty chemicals with a combined balance sheet providing substantial financial strength and flexibility.” All-stock merger of equals transaction; Clariant shareholders: 52%, Huntsman shareholders: 48%; Huntsman shareholders receive 1.2196 shares in HuntsmanClariant for each Huntsman share (each existing Clariant share will remain outstanding as a share in HuntsmanClariant); Board of Directors with equal representation from Clariant and Huntsman; Global Headquarters in Pratteln, Switzerland, Operational Headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas; and Dual stock exchange direct listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. The new company will accelerate value creation for shareholders through a more robust combination of technology, products and talent. The combined company expects to realize more than $3.5 billion of value creation from approximately $400 million in annual cost synergies. The full synergy run-rate will be achieved within two years of closing. These synergies will be realized by reducing operational costs and improving procurement. The targeted synergies represent roughly 3 percent of total combined 2016 revenue with one-time costs up to $500 million. There will also be additional cash-tax savings. The combined company, incorporated in Switzerland, will be governed by a Board of Directors with equal representation from Clariant and Huntsman and will follow Swiss Corporate Governance standards. Hariolf Kottmann, current Clariant CEO, shall become Chairman of the Board of HuntsmanClariant. Peter Huntsman, current Huntsman President and CEO, will become CEO of HuntsmanClariant. Jon Huntsman, founder and Chairman of Huntsman, shall become Chairman Emeritus and board member of HuntsmanClariant. The merger enjoys strong commitment from both Clariant and Huntsman family shareholders. The company will be listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. HuntsmanClariant will use IFRS, and beginning in Q1 2018 will report in USD and will start filing 10Qs and 10Ks consistent with SEC requirements. The transaction is targeted to close by year end 2017, subject to Clariant and Huntsman shareholder approvals, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Clariant and Huntsman are confident that the required regulatory approvals can be obtained in a timely manner. This presentation contains financial measures that are not in accordance with generally accepted accountin g principles in the U.S. (“GAAP”). For reconciliation of Huntsman’s non-GAAP measures please refer the related presentation posted on our website, www.huntsman.com. Citi and UBS AG are serving as Clariant’s financial advisors for the transaction, with Homburger and Cleary Gottlieb Steen and Hamilton serving as its legal advisors. BofA, Merrill Lynch and Moelis & Company LLC are serving as Huntsman’s financial advisors for the transaction, with Kirkland & Ellis, Bär & Karrer and Vinson & Elkins acting as its legal advisors. Source: Huntsman Corp. Jim Borneman Correct Craft To Open Supreme Boats Manufacturing Facility In Valdosta, Create 90 Jobs Governor Northam Announces Flooring Manufacturer Mohawk Industries To Expand Operation In Carroll County, Virginia Groundbreaking COVID-19 Air Disinfection Is Here As APJeT Achieves Complete ‘Kill’ Of Surrogate Human... View Issue » Hemp Black: Unique Technologies Derived From A Unique Input Hemp: A Reintroduction To One Of The Original Textile Inputs A Comparison Of Natural And Man-Made Yarns In Common Knit Footwear... Virtual Elementary Nonwovens Training Course AAPN Fireside Chat: Industry Insights From a Former Fortune 50 CEO Innovation Forum © Copyright 2017 Textile Industries Media Group, LLC.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2222
__label__wiki	0.652651	0.652651	Pokemon Go GPS Spoofing Is Serious Cheating Problem By Sam Rutherford 22 July 2016 By using a technique known as GPS spoofing, unsavory players are gaining an unfair advantage over new players in such countries as Japan, which have recently been added in Pokemon GO. After release in Australia, the U.S., Canada and most of Europe, Pokemon Go is finally available in its home country of Japan. But according to reports, right from the get go, Pokemon gyms in the land of the rising sun were immediately conquered by Chinese players using hacks to fool Pokemon Go’s GPS tracking. Cheating in Pokemon Go makes Pikachu sad. The technique is called GPS spoofing, and it allows players to trick the game into thinking they are somewhere they actually aren’t, which in a game that revolves around physically traveling to specific locations, is an offense of the highest order. MORE: The Fastest Way to Level Up (Without Cheating) in Pokémon Go A screenshot from a user from Chinese blogging site Weibo showing a CP 2417 Dragonite at Yasukuni Shrine in Japan. Note the directional arrows in the bottom left for controlling the players location using GPS spoofing. Furthermore, many of the spoofed Pokemon stationed in these gyms are significantly stronger than anything new players can get. Some Chinese hackers are even taking shots at Japan by claiming gyms at historic landmarks such as Yasukuni Shrine with Pokemon featuring nicknames than translate into phrases like “Long Live China.” GPS spoofing isn’t limited to just the East. A quick glance at the Pokemon GO channel on Twitch shows a number of streamers walking around and catching Pokemon without ever getting up from their desks. In the past, Pokemon Go developer Niantic Labs has banned players of Ingress -- one if its previous augmented reality games -- for GPS spoofing, but it remains unclear how the developers plan to deal with this hack now that it’s taking place on a much larger scale. However, if you do see someone on Twitch who is obviously spoofing, you can report them to Twitch, who should take down the channel for violating Pokemon Go's terms of service. Or, get involved and learn how to spoof your location for Pokémon GO – if you can't beat 'em... Lead image credit goes to Kiro-Tiger on Deviant Art. Pokémon Go Guide: 15 Tips to Be the Very Best Pokémon Selfies: How to Snap 'Em All Pokémon Go Glossary: 15 Terms You Should Know maxwellmelon 22 July 2016 18:09 Theres cheating in almost every game. how is pokemon go any different. ChaosOrder86 24 July 2016 01:02 i understand gps spoofing is a bad thing, but i see how it can be useful as well. like for people who are physically unable to move around etc. Johanne_1 01 August 2016 10:42 people who are physically unable to move around... i don't think they represent the majority of cheaters ;) and at this moment, you have to allow GPS Spoofing for all cause a "normal" player is unable to find a dragonite or a Gyarados so easily. What's more, game loses all interest to my mind if you cheat that way.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2226
__label__cc	0.731662	0.268338	Home Mobile Gaming News The Final Frontier Gets a Little Pixel-y in Star Trek Trexels II The Final Frontier Gets a Little Pixel-y in Star Trek Trexels II It’s time to journey back to the Trexelian Expanse, so prepare your jump drives and get ready, because things are about to get a little more pixel-y! Star Trek Trexels II is the sequel to 2013’s Star Trek Trexels, a simulator RPG where you took on the role of commander of a new space team. The sequel contains the same structured gameplay you know and love, but the pixel art has been prettied up to an astounding degree! As was the case in the original game, you will be tasked with constructing the various stations a good spaceship needs. Each station on your ship need to be worked by one of your crew members, so make sure to consider each member’s strengths and weaknesses. You will build your crew with iconic Star Trek characters such as the legendary Picard and Spock, and of course all of your favorite ships are here as well. As your crew and fleet grows, you will be able to create the ultimate Star Trek dream team. Returning from the first game are shore leave battles. As your landing party faces unknown threats, you will face them head on in real-time tactical combat, similar to games like XCOM. If you’re a strategy game enthusiast, you’ll fit right in! And when you’re feeling tough enough, you can take on the world in PvP ship battles. Think you’ve got the best ship in the Star Trek universe? Prove it by challenging players in turn-based duels that will challenge all aspects of your commanding abilities! Star Trek Trexels II is available now on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store. Make it so! Previous articleGolfing Around Cheats: Tips & Strategy Guide Next articleLooney Tunes: World of Mayhem Cheats: Tips, Tricks & Strategy Guide Neon Genesis Evangelion x Honkai Impact 3rd Asuka Trailer Showcases Blazing... Exos Heroes’ upcoming Season 3 update will feature new characters and... Angry Birds Journey Is Now Available On iOS, Android In Select... Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Update 1.20 Is Now Live Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl Remake Are Rumored To Be In...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2230
__label__cc	0.633312	0.366688	Family Means Nobody Left Behind or Forgotten Columns, The Other 6 Daniel Munchul Kim I am an ice cream fan. If you open the freezer in my kitchen, you will surely see a bucket of ice cream, if nothing else. I relish ice cream. It would surely be torture not to have a bite of it. That torture became a reality for me because of my daughter Christy. After birth Christy suffered from severe, itchy rashes. I cannot count the sleepless nights my wife and I trudged back and forth from our room to Christy’s room. The topical creams her pediatrician kept prescribing didn’t help much. Finally an allergy test revealed the culprit: eggs and milk. Now that we knew the cause, the rest was simple—or so we thought. My wife didn’t give Christy food that contained eggs or milk. We carefully monitored what Christy ate at school, parties, church, and so forth. Our meals reflected the care we took. While the rest of us ate noodles with egg toppings, Christy had plain noodles. Thankfully Christy’s symptoms disappeared, and sleep came to the Kim household. But we noticed that Christy, a tomboyish girl with a lot to talk about, started to withdraw. We eventually learned that Christy felt left out and alone wherever she went, even at home, because she ate differently. So my wife raised another banner of abstinence. From now on, no one in the family would eat any products containing milk or eggs in front of Christy. What absolute torture for all of us! Yet I couldn’t bear to think of Christy being hurt and left out for my satisfaction. Christy’s allergies made me think of exclusiveness. It seems easier to exclude than to include. It’s easier to act according to my comfort without regard for another’s situation or feelings. Inclusiveness requires discomfort and patience. In the church of Corinth, a mis-understanding broke out between the so-called strong Christians (mostly Jewish believers who were fluent in the law and gospel) and weak Christians (mostly Hellenistic believers who were recent converts from idol worship) over food sacrificed to idols. The “weaker” group had qualms about eating such food, while the “stronger” group enjoyed it without guilt. The stronger group’s freedom in eating such food tested the faith of the weaker group (1 Cor. 8-10). The apostle Paul’s interpretation in this circumstance teaches us a deep lesson. Paul first says that it’s all right for the stronger group to eat such food. All things come from God. However, if your freedom causes a brother or sister to falter and stumble, then it’s better not to eat it. Paul’s point is simple: knowledge puffs up, but love and understanding build up a community. The hospital where I served as a chaplain had a special tradition. Whenever a baby was born, “Brahms’ Lullaby” played over the sound system. The music made people smile. But then I learned just how hurtful it was for some. I cannot forget the look of total despair and sadness a mother gave me with her 28-weeks-old miscarried twin girls in her arms. “What about their room? I had their room ready with matching cribs and toys,” she said tearfully. Then the playing of “Brahms’ Lullaby” caused me to squirm uncomfortably. At that moment the intended celebratory music alienated the mother and her family. I couldn’t find the words to pray. Our Lord Jesus downright hated exclusiveness. Yet his examples of love and acceptance didn’t become real in my life until Christy’s allergies came into the picture. Because of Christy’s allergies I am learning how precious it is to walk the less-traveled path. That path might be uncomfortable, but it leads to good changes. I can see Christy’s tomboyish spirit returning. Our family is working to instill in one another that, at all cost, no one is to be excluded. We are learning how this extends to our faith community as well. Daniel Munchul Kim is a senior pastor of East Bay Korean Christian Reformed Church in El Cerrito, CA. How Do I Talk to Family Members Who Have Left the Church? Speaking of What Calvin Seminary Means to Them We Are Not Forgotten Growing in Place Means New Gym for Illinois Church Alberta Youth Conference Explores What It Means to Be Reformed	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2232
__label__cc	0.694578	0.305422	Fellows of the British Academy Professor Judith Still FBA Elected 2018 Fellow type UK Fellow Year elected https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/clas/departments/modern-languages/people/judith.still Current post Professor of French and Critical Theory, University of Nottingham Related Fellows Professor Ingrid De Smet FBA Renaissance and Early Modern intellectual culture, especially in France and the Low Countries; sixteenth and early-seventeenth century French literature; Neo-Latin Studies; the Republic of Letters; the Classical tradition Professor Peter France FBA Professor Jim Reed FBA German, Dutch and Scandanavian Languages and Literatures	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2233
__label__wiki	0.553891	0.553891	The Magic of the mandala 13 Healing Properties of Clay Our Clays Bentonite or Montmorillonite? Clay Science Origins of Clay Geophagy - Eating Earth Clay for Pets Diatomaceous Earth for Pets Green Clay For Horses Zeolite clay For Horses A Complete Guide To Facial Clay How to make a clay mask How to make clay water How to make a poultice How to make a salt scrub Ultimate face mask Links & Articles comments / testimonials Most likely our planet originally was a mass of molten material. When this material cooled, a thin film solidified on the surface just as a film forms on the surface of milk after boiling. As our planet was cooling but still fluid, heavy materials such as metals sank towards the center of the planet, so that the other materials that were left on the surface were of a fairly uniform composition. They cooled and hardened, forming what is now called igneous rocks and minerals. Here are some interesting facts about the earth itself: - The core of our earth, which is about 3.500 km thick, is made of liquid iron and nickel; - Around this core is a viscous layer made of nickel and magnesium, called the mantle. It is approximately 2.800 km thick; - On top of this mantle is the planet's surface, a very thin layer called the "skin", only 10 to 70 km thick. This surface area is called the rind or bark. It is solid, and consists of three layers: 1 - The deepest layer, called the basaltic layer, is composed mostly of magnesium and silicon, and forms the bottom of our oceans; 2 - On top of the basaltic layer is a layer of granite, called the continental crust. It is composed of at least 75% silicon and aluminium. These two oxides are the main elements found in clay; 3 - Above these two layers lies the sediment surface area. According to geologists (Millot, 1983; Galàn, 2006) there are three main geological processes at the origin of clay. These are: * inheritance : (local or moved) Clay forms from silicate rocks in the deep and is or is not moved to the surface by tectonic movement. Silicate rocks are granite's, gneiss, mica schist, shale, lava, feldspar and mica; * transformation : (second generation clay) Clay is transformed from the original inheritance clay by evolving and adapting to a new environment through a process called aggradation or degradation; * neoformation : clays form a new from dispersed elements such as ions, combining at the bottom of a lake for example. In addition to the above three mechanisms, other processes called diagenesis and metamorphism can change the clay further Bernal first suggested the role of clay minerals in the origin of life because of the ordered arrangement of the clay mineral particles, the large adsorption capacity, shielding against ultraviolet radiation, ability to concentrate organic chemicals and ability to serve as polymerization templates. Clay minerals were proposed as possible genetic material. This appealing hypothesis was not yet supported by experimental data. Many experiments were run to correlate biological one-handedness to clay mineral chemistry but convincing data were not obtained. However, clay minerals act as very efficient catalysts in the polymerization of amino acids and nucleotides, thus supporting the possible existence of an RNA world preceding a cellular world. RNA adsorbed to clay minerals can be encapsulated within vesicles. Once formed, such vesicles could grow by incorporating fatty acidsand divide, thus mediating vesicle replication through cycles of growth and division. The data obtained so far suggest that clay minerals played an active role in the abiotic origin of life. Millot G (1964). Géologie des argiles, Masson, Paris. Galàn E (2006). In Handbook of clay science, chapter 14, Elsevier ed. Caillère S, Hénin S, Rautureau M (1982). Minéralogie des argiles, 2e édition, 2 tomes, Masson , Paris. jade-allegre.com sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B978008098258800016X GEOLOGICAL ORIGINS OF CLAY Clay is produced by the erosion of the rock composing the earth's crust. This erosion is universal, permanent and continuous. Every day more clay forms than man could extract for all its industrial uses. Originally the Earth was a mass of matter in fusion. The heaviest materials, like metals, sunk in the deeper layers. This process formed surface layers of nearly uniform chemical composition. The Earth then cooled down, and the upper layer solidified forming a crust, surrounding a boiling interior mass. The vertical thrust of the rock, compressed and lifted during the cooling process, created the first mountains. The rock formed by the cooling of this matter in fusion is called igneous rock. Average composition of the igneous rock: Silica 59.0 % Alumina 15.3 % Iron oxide 7.0 % Calcium oxide 5.0 % Sodium oxide 3.8 % Magnesium oxide 3.5 % Potassium oxide 3.1 % Titanium oxide 1.0 % Water 1.0 % Various 1.1 % The earth's crust is essentially composed of a very small number of oxides. Silica and alumina account for 75 % and these two oxides are also the principal elements composing clay. During the cooling of the Earth various minerals were formed. Variations in the composition of the matter in fusion and various conditions of cooling created a great variety of minerals. Of the hundreds of identified minerals, the majority are relatively rare and only five of them make up more than 90 % of the earth's crust. Feldspar is by far the most common mineral. Approximate percentages of the minerals forming the earth's crust: Feldspars 59.5 % Iron-magnesium group 16.8 % Quartz 12 % Biotite 3.8 % Titanium and composites 1.5 % Approximately two billion years ago began the process of geological transformation affecting igneous rocks; the gaseous atmosphere and the earth's crust reacted with each other. The moisture contained in the atmosphere, which was initially vapoured, condensed into torrential rain which fell during millions of years. This rain was the most significant factor of the geological transformations. Water gradually washed out of the rock all the soluble matter that it contained and transported it to the sea, filling the oceans. The presence of salt in the oceans demonstrates the capacity of rainwater to dissolve minerals. In addition to its chemical action like a solvent, water also has a mechanical movement. The abrasive effect of precipitations, freezing and thawing, as well as the crushing of the rock by torrents, streams and rivers disintegrated the rock by splitting it in increasingly smaller particles. Bed of common clay in Mistook, QC The Clay Cure Co. 14, Elmhirst drive TQ9 5UX Totnes Tel: +44(0)7971522429 Email: theclaycure(at)gmail.com info(at)theclaycure.co.uk Monday to Friday: 9:30am - 5pm subscribe ? About \| Return Policy \| Payment and Delivery Information \| Privacy Policy \| Cookie Policy \| Sitemap © 2020 by The Clay Cure ® All Rights Reserved / Copy and Duplication Forbidden without author authorisation disclaimer: The Clay Cure will not take responsibility for the products not being correctlyused. All information is given freely and is not in any way intended to replace or negate medication or guidance from a registered healthcare practitioner. If you are pregnant, please contact aregistered healthcare practitioner before use. 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__label__wiki	0.717073	0.717073	4 Shocking Reasons You’re Tired Disease & Illness By The Doctors Staff on 5:00 AM PST, November 26, 2012 Feeling tired and worn down? The Doctors reveal the top four reasons you may feel fatigued -- and none of them are lack of sleep! • Boost your energy with certain scents! Urinary tract infection: UTIs are the second most common bodily infection and while symptoms range from urgency to pelvic pain, they sometimes can just cause fatigue. OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson explains UTIs and ways to prevent them. Low testosterone: The male fertility hormone plays an important role in energy levels, memory, mood and muscle mass vs. fat mass. Find out how to tell if you’re running low on testosterone and how to maintain a healthy level. \| Learn how to perform a testicular self-exam. Phlegm buildup: Phlegm is meant to line the throat; however, it can accumulate and block the passage of oxygen from the nose to the lungs while sleeping. Ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Andrew Ordon explains why this happens and how to prevent it. Dehydration: Studies show that even mild dehydration can alter a person’s mood, energy levels and mental functions. Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears demonstrates what happens to your body when it’s dehydrated. Chin Up! Seleina, 57, says she’s hated the loose skin around her chin for years, and it’s grown progressively worse. She says looking at herself in the mirror makes her unhappy, and often pulls her loose skin back to simulate a face-lift. Though she’d consulted several doctors over the years about getting a face-lift, she was hesitant about going under the knife. When babies start to teethe, they can become extremely fussy due to the pain. Dr. Sears shares tips for soothing a teething baby. Finally, Seleina found a viable solution when she discovered Lazerlift, a laser procedure that doesn’t require anesthesia, fillers or sutures. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Roger Bassin performed the procedure on Seleina and explains how it works. “It’s a knifeless face-lift procedure,” Dr. Bassin says. “The patient is awake and doesn’t have to have someone else drive them home. No sutures, no scarring. With the laser energy, we get the heat in there, which causes a tightening effect.” Nail guns are responsible for an estimated 37,000 emergency room visits each year. The Doctors explain what to do should you ever suffer a puncture wound like a nail in the foot. E.R. physician Dr. Travis Stork says never to remove an impaled object unless it’s obstructing the airway, as the foreign object could have hit a major artery. Be sure to seek medical attention as soon as possible. If you step on a nail, but it isn’t stuck in the foot, allow the wound to bleed freely for five minutes to clean itself out, then apply direct pressure to the wound. Clean with cool water and soap for about five minutes, then dress and consult your doctor about whether or not you require a tetanus shot. • Hematomas, or broken blood vessels under the finger or toenails, can be painful and unsightly. Learn about treatments for hematomas. Note: Do not try these treatments at home and be sure to consult your physician before moving forward with any type of procedure. More than 36 million Americans wear contact lenses, but if not worn correctly they may cause more harm than good. Micah has been wearing contacts for years and recently developed an unexpected problem – because of his high prescription, Micah would sleep in his contacts in case an emergency should arise in the middle of the night; however, wearing the contacts caused his eyes to dry out and his corneas to thin. Ophtalmologist Dr. Kerry Assil explains that since Micah’s prescription is beyond the limits of Lasik, he is a candidate for Verisyse, a procedure that adds a third lens to the eye as a permanent solution. “This procedure is good for people who think of themselves as wearing coke bottle glasses,” Dr. Assil says. Learn more about Verisyse. Could it work for you? “It’s amazing, it’s life-changing,” Micah reports. For more information about the products mentioned on this show, please go to Related Resources Sign Up for the Newsletter\| Show Page \|Talk about the Show \| Join The Doctors Social Network Allergies \| Anti-Aging \| Cosmetic Surgery \| Fitness & Weight Loss Parenting \| Pregnancy \| Recipes \| Safety \| Sex OAD 11/26/12 Are You Drinking Enough Water? Dry January's Surprising Benefits Daily Self-Care Tips Made Easy Celebrity Chef Devin Alexander's Path to Motherhood	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2237
__label__wiki	0.713118	0.713118	GM trials reveal mixed impact on wildlife Thu 16 Oct 2003 10.59 EDT Two of three types of GM crops tested in farm scale trials are worse for wildlife than conventional crops, according to the long-awaited results of government trials published today. The field scale evaluations (FSE) of GM crops, the largest of their type ever carried out, found that GM beet and spring oilseed rape reduced the numbers of some birds and insects as the trial fields hosted fewer weeds and weed seeds that support wildlife. The head of the research team, Dr Les Firbank, said that the results of the oilseed rape and beet trials showed a trend towards "harmful" impact on wildlife. Referring to the spring rape trials, he said: "If the trends we have seen continue, then we could see long-term declines of these weeds that are important food sources for birds." However, the results from trials of GM maize showed the exact opposite. Growing herbicide-tolerant GM maize was better for many groups of wildlife than conventional maize. There were more weeds in and around the herbicide-tolerant GM maize crops, more butterflies and bees around at certain times of the year and more weed seeds. Scientists unveiling FSE results at the Science Centre in London said some insects such as bees in beet crops and butterflies in beet and spring rape were recorded more often in and around the conventional crops because there were more weeds to provide food and cover. However, the results showed that some groups of soil insects were found in greater numbers in herbicide-tolerant GM beet and spring rape crops. The results could provide support for anti-GM campaigners, already bolstered by the results of a government-backed public debate on GM released last month. Of the 37,000 people responding to questionnaires on GM, 54% said they never wanted to see GM crops grown in the UK. Yesterday the world's largest GM company, Monsanto, pulled out of the European cereal business after failing to introduce GM hybrid wheat to a sceptical Europe. The controversial FSE study launched three years ago by the then environment minister, Michael Meacher, has been criticised by environmental groups. Soon after the trials were launched protesters destroyed some fields of GM crops complaining that the danger of cross-pollination with ordinary crops would ruin the livelihoods of organic farmers. Opponents also fear GM crop technology could lead to the emergence of new herbicide-resistant weeds, which could cause havoc in the countryside. The researchers today stressed that the differences they found are not a result of the way in which the crops have been genetically modified. They arose because the GM crops gave farmers taking part in the trial new options for weed control. They used different herbicides and applied them differently. The results from the scientific steering committee will now be sent to the government's statutory advisers on GM crops, the Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment (ACRE), who will then advise ministers on their conclusions. Dr Firbank said: "The results are clearly important to the debate about the possible commercialisation of GM crops. But they also give us new insights that will help us conserve biodiversity within productive farming systems." There was criticism from Greenpeace, where executive director Stephen Tindale said: "These trials were a political fudge that did not begin to address the possible catastrophic effects that GM could bring about. But even within their limited scope, they clearly show that the alleged benefits of GM do not exist. "For years the GM corporations have been claiming that their crops would reduce weed killer use and benefit wildlife. Now we know how wrong they were, Tony Blair should close the door on GM for good." The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds called for the government to ban the growth of GM beet and oilseed rape following the trials. Dr David Gibbons, head of conservation science at the RSPB and a member of the steering committee overseeing the trials, said: "The FSE results are unexpectedly dramatic. There will be far less food for farmland birds if GM beet and spring oilseed rape are grown commercially. Agricultural intensification has already caused declines of these birds and these two crops will undoubtedly worsen their plight." Dr Gibbons explained that the birds likely to be affected by GM rape and beet were seed eaters such as skylarks, the corn bunting and the yellowhammer. He said the study did not measure specific bird populations. Results for a fourth crop in the trials - winter-sown oilseed rape - were expected to be published some time in mid-2004, the scientists said.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2242
__label__wiki	0.666188	0.666188	COVID-19: Govt asked to reassess decision to reopen more schools Jakarta / Tue, August 11, 2020 / 11:40 am People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Bambang Soesatyo leads a meeting to discuss budget reallocation for COVID-19 pandemic handling with the MPR budgetary division at the House of Representatives complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on April 16. (Antara/Didik Setiawan) People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Bambang Soesatyo has urged the Education and Culture Ministry to reassess its decision to allow the reopening of schools in regions still deemed vulnerable to COVID-19 transmission. He called on the government to prioritize the health and safety of students and teachers, saying that the ministry should have consulted with the national COVID-19 recovery committee and epidemiologists before allowing in-person learning to resume in “yellow zones”. “I urge the government, in this case the Education and Culture Ministry, to thoroughly reassess its policy, and to take into account the feedback from the national COVID-19 recovery committee so as to prevent new COVID-19 [infection] clusters,” Bambang said in a written statement on Monday, as quoted by kompas.com. In-person learning, he said, should serve as a last resort only if remote learning proved to be unfeasible. He went on to say that yellow zones, or moderate-risk areas, could potentially turn into areas with higher transmission risks, namely orange or red zones, without strict adherence to existing health protocols. The ministry has previously issued a joint ministerial decree (SKB) along with the Religious Affairs Ministry, the Health Ministry and the Home Ministry that allows the reopening of schools in regions designated as green and yellow zones. Read also: Decision to reopen more schools draws ire from teachers Education and Culture Minister Nadiem Makariem said on Friday that school reopening in green and yellow zones must be done in compliance with the procedures established by the local COVID-19 task force in the respective regions. “In-person learning in green and yellow zones is permitted as long as the local COVID-19 task force gives its approval,” Nadiem said. “Schools may not resume in-person learning if there’s no approval from the local administration or parents.” He noted a number of online learning hindrances that had made the process less than optimal for students, teachers and parents alike, such as lackluster access to decent internet connection and increased psychological pressure due to isolation. The Federation of Indonesian Teachers Associations (FSGI) criticized the new policy, saying that the change risked creating new infection clusters at schools. The group has received reports of at least 180 teachers and students from across the nation who have tested positive for the virus. Official data shows 57 percent of Indonesian students currently live in red and orange zones, while the remaining 43 percent are in green and yellow zones across 276 cities and regencies. (rfa)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2243
__label__wiki	0.644106	0.644106	Money & Power Men's Dept. Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. On the Upper East Side, William Poll is Where the Billionaires Go for Their Basics The beloved specialty-food shop was a favorite of Joan Crawford, Diana Vreeland, and Jacqueline Onassis. By David Netto © BRUCE DAVIDSON/MAGNUM PHOTOS Among the remarks at the time of Pat Buckley’s 2007 death was one from William Norwich, who wrote that “she belonged to a group of prominent women reared to know food, know how to run a house, know how to garden, know how to decorate.” I found the observation striking, a rather singular thing to say first about a stylish person, and I have since often wondered what it means “to know food.” Classical food, defiant of trends, is vanishing as fast as places you can get a cheese soufflé for lunch. If you want the answer (and if an invitation from one of the few hostesses left in New York who could tell you isn’t in the cards), you have to go to William Poll. The specialty foods store at 1051 Lexington Avenue, founded in 1921 and run for decades in its present location by Mrs. Christine Poll, is today going strong in the care of her sons James and Stanley. What it stands for is another matter: New York lately is not doing a good job of holding on to its culinary treasures. William Poll may be the last bastion of what has been branded “comfort food” that can be found in its original form. Losses elsewhere are mounting (Gino’s, Swifty’s). The survivors cluster mainly in Midtown, among them Le Veau d’Or and Call Cuisine. There is the crown jewel, La Grenouille. But this sort of “classical” food, defiant of trends, is vanishing as fast as places you can get a cheese soufflé for lunch. A memo regarding Mrs. Vreeland’s preferred lunch: tea sandwiches from William Poll. COURTESY COSTUME INSTITUTE AT THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART/ FROM THE BOOK DIANA VREELAND: IMMODERATE STYLE, BY RICHARD MARTIN AND HAROLD KODA (memo); BERNARD GOTFRYD/GETTY IMAGE (Vreeland) Unless you know where to look. James and Stanley Poll not only make cheese soufflés but ship them, as a kit, ready to go into the oven for half an hour and eat after a nice rise. The shop has a counter but is really an open kitchen, out of which come the trademark dips (18 of them at the moment; watercress is the classic). People can go to their fancy restaurants, but they come to us for a home-cooked meal. There are also beef bourguignon, smoked salmon, lasagna, soups, and four types of quiche. All of them can be shipped anywhere (“I think we’re the only place that ships soups in glass jars,” Stanley says), and gift baskets are a big part of the business. My favorite item over the decades has been the Poll Special, a sandwich invented in 1964 by James and Stanley’s father that consists of the thinnest imaginable layers of ham, turkey, and Swiss cheese, topped with coleslaw and Russian dressing. “He studied food, and he paid careful attention to the reactions and opinions of our customers,” Stanley says. “It’s a sandwich, and it’s a meal.” When it comes to their clientele today, the Polls are tight-lipped. They don’t, however, mind talking about the past: Joan Crawford ordered chicken salad for every Pepsi Co. board meeting. Diana Vreeland had to have her tea sandwiches. Lauren Bacall loved everything. And each Christmas Jacqueline Onassis ordered walnuts of a special variety that has since been obliterated by a blight. Stanley Poll knows “shiny” names get the story across, but here’s his real point: “Three generations of one family shop here.” William Poll’s famous sandwiches and watercress dip. DON PENNY/STUDIO D Among the most elegant things a client ever said to me was, “I don’t want a chef; I want a cook.” I knew exactly what she meant, and this person was a loyal customer of William Poll. In California. There are many such people in James and Stanley’s life, and despite the unchanging appearance of William Poll, “young” Park Avenue finds its way to a shop that has outlasted establishments once synonymous with epicurean quality of life. “Let’s put it this way,” Stanley says. “People can go to their fancy restaurants, but they come to us for a home-cooked meal.” What are you waiting for? This story appears in the December 2017/January 2018 issue of Town & Country. Subscribe Today David Netto Contributing Editor David Netto is a writer and interior designer. Anderson Cooper Chatted With Ina Garten The Best Valentine's Day Chocolates The Best Boxed Chocolates New York City Restaurants for Christmas Take Out The Best Gourmet Food Gifts 16 New York Foods to Order Online Some People Stock Up on Beans. Others, Caviar. 20 NYC Restaurants To Order for Thanksgiving Where to Order a Turkey for Thanksgiving 12 Restaurants That Prove the Upper East Side is Cool Again How to Spend the Perfect Day on the Upper East Side Here's How the Upper East Side Celebrates Halloween Are the Obamas Moving to the Upper East Side? How to Spend a Perfect Day on the Upper East Side Here's How the Upper East Side Celebrates Hallowee A Part of Hearst Digital Media Town & Country participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2247
__label__wiki	0.916719	0.916719	MIAMI: Global Satellite debuts Iridium tracker MIAMI - Smaller than a box of matches, Global Satellite USA's GSatMicro is the world's smallest self-contained Iridium tracker, says Global Satellite marketing manager Sharon Phillips. Debuting today at the Miami International Boat Show, GPS-based GSatMicro uses Iridium Communications’ 66 satellites to report the movement and location of boats, aircraft, containers, ships, trucks, even a soldier or intelligence operative — whatever or whoever is carrying the tracker. And because it relays the information via Iridium satellites, GSatMicro’s coverage is truly worldwide — “pole-to-pole global,” Phillips says. GSatMicro can track a boat in the Arctic, the Antarctic, the Pacific Ocean, Lake Tanganyika, “anywhere in the world,” she says. Sized at 1.65 inches by 2 inches by 1.3 inches, including battery, modem and antenna, GSatMicro can be affixed anywhere on a boat where the device’s high-gain ceramic antenna has a clear line of sight to a satellite. The unit is powered by dual rechargeable lithium polymer batteries that operate for months on a charge, Phillips says. It is self-contained — no outside cables. Web-based software GSatTrack manages the data GSatMicro sends from the boat. GSatTrack e-mails or text-messages the information to a computer or cell phone. GSatTrack also can be used to program the tracker to send an alert and start tracking the boat when it moves out of a defined perimeter or send other types of information gathered by on-board sensors — boat speed, direction, fuel consumption, alerts from motion detectors. Phillips says GSatMicro has two-way data communication and 256-bit data encryption capabilities. “The signal is secure,” she says. Global Satellite, of Fort Lauderdale, is exhibiting at the Miami Beach Convention Center’s electronics section, booth No. 1633. iridiumGlobal Satellite USAGlobal Satellite	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2248
__label__wiki	0.675505	0.675505	CTA OPERATES #19 EXPRESS BUSES TO UNITED CENTER FOR CROSBY, STILLS, NASH AND YOUNG CONCERT SUNDAY The CTA will operate its #19 United Center Express buses to the United Center for the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young concert Sunday February 17 at 8:00 p.m Beginning two hours before the concert and continuing until 8:15 p.m., fully accessible #19 United Center Express buses will operate every 12 minutes, starting southbound on Michigan at Chicago Avenue. After the concert, #19 buses will make return trips east through the Loop on Washington, and north on Michigan to Chicago. Outbound #19 buses stop on Michigan at Chicago, Illinois and Randolph before turning west on Madison. Stops are then made at Wabash, State and Wells for riders transferring from 'L'-subway trains, and at Clinton for Metra riders from the Ogilvie Transportation Center and Union Station. From Clinton, #19 buses run express to the United Center. After the concert, #19 buses will await riders on the north side of the United Center eastbound on Madison near Gate 3. Return trips are via Madison, Green and Washington to Michigan, where buses make all stops north to Chicago. For details about all CTA service, call 836-7000 (all local area codes).	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2249
__label__cc	0.643427	0.356573	Home / news / Welcome to New York, Elon $TSLA Welcome to New York, Elon $TSLA April 05, 2019 news The Tesla CEO’s fight with the Securities and Exchange Commission came to a head yesterday in a downtown Manhattan federal court. We’re totally not bitter he didn’t stop by our office for an exclusive. Totally. Lawyers debated whether Musk was in contempt of court for an inaccurate February tweet about Tesla’s vehicle production. The SEC alleged it violateda $40 million settlement from a previous lawsuit about those “funding secured” tweets. But ladies and gentlemen of the jury... The verdict wasn’t so harsh. Judge Alison Nathan ordered the SEC and Musk to compromise on a new agreement and get back to her in two weeks. Then, she reached deep into her metaphor jar: “It’s not a game, I don’t care if you are a small potato or a big fish.” “My call to action is for everyone to take a deep breath, put your reasonableness pants on and work this out.” That might be hard for Musk, who has a habit of mooning the SEC. Since their first run-in last year, Musk has called it the “Shortseller Enrichment Commission,” told 60 Minutes he has no respect for the regulators, and tweeted, “Something is broken with SEC oversight.” Overall, it’s been a rough week The night before Musk’s hearing, Tesla reported a record decline in deliveries during Q1, down about 31% from the quarter before. As Bloomberg’s Liam Denning writes, those offputting numbers (with deliveries of the growth-driving Model 3 down by about 20% from the previous quarter) may explain Tesla’s...unpredictable few months. It cut vehicle prices three times, announced two job cuts, and teetered on the cost/benefit analysis of physical storefronts. Bottom line: The deliveries whiff was enough to sink Tesla junk bonds by the most in seven months and Tesla stock by more than 8%. Not even the judge's slam poetry could mask more pressing questions about the business. Rebecca Sharks April 5, 2019 at 4:31 PM Yeah, I heard Tesla reported a record decline in deliveries during Q1, down about 31% from the quarter before. I may not know how they are taking it but if it was my company, the court hearing would not even go well with us to start with. Dammy April 5, 2019 at 4:54 PM I also agree, those offputting numbers may explain Tesla’s unpredictable few months. It's not news that it cut vehicle prices three times, announced two job cuts, and teetered on the cost/benefit analysis of physical storefronts. Oh, come on, that is a lot for just one company in a short time! Lady Grasha April 5, 2019 at 6:41 PM Really? The deliveries whiff was enough to sink Tesla stock by more than 8%? That must be huge for them. It's not easy running a business as this and it can be hard when such a thing happens. Barclay April 6, 2019 at 12:10 PM True. Not even the judge's slam poetry could mask more pressing questions about the business. It has come a long way and suffering some hits may be normal but I think it can go well with time.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2250
__label__wiki	0.612078	0.612078	Travel Daily Media Advertising during COVID-19 pandemic: Yay or nay? Kristin Mariano May 18, 2020 Now that many countries are easing their restrictions and are preparing to adapt to the “new normal,” should companies start advertising again? Travel Daily Media NOW LIVE on World Travel Nation platform Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020 Travel Daily Media, the well-known news service in the global travel and tourism industry, has now started its World Travel Nation (WTN) RSS news feed. Travel Daily has active 200,000… AWTE goes global with Travel Daily Media Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2016 The Association of Women Travel Executives (AWTE) has entered into an exclusive partnership with Travel Daily Media, as it bids to expand globally. Following the announcement of the… Travel Daily – Born in the USA! Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2016 Travel Daily Media Group will be officially “Born in the USA” on November 15, with the launch of its latest regional publication, Travel Daily USA. This new addition to Travel… Thirsty Thursday expands across Asia Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2015 Travel Daily's travel industry networking event, Thirsty Thursday, is expanding across Asia, with three editions taking place this month and a new long-term agreement for Thirsty… Travel Daily brings Thirsty Thursday to three Asian cities Mark Elliott May 21, 2014 Travel Daily Media is excited to announce that it will host three Thirsty Thursday events in Asia this month. On Thursday 22 May, the world famous travel industry networking event… Online Travel Academy launches for Middle East agents Mark Elliott May 9, 2014 Travel Daily Media has launched a brand new e-learning platform in partnership with Equator Learning. Aiming to become a one-stop-shop for travel agents in the Middle East, the new… Online Travel Academy launches for Indian agents Travel Daily Media has launched a brand new e-learning platform in partnership with Equator Learning. Aiming to become a one-stop-shop for travel agents in India, the new site,… Online Travel Academy launches for Asian agents Travel Daily Media has launched a brand new e-learning platform in partnership with Equator Learning. Aiming to become a one-stop-shop for travel agents in the Asia Pacific region,… Share your thoughts on Travel Daily UK Here at Travel Daily UK we value the feedback from our readers and supporters. If you are currently sipping on a coffee or stumbled across this page while browsing the latest travel… Travel Daily China launches today! Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013 Travel Daily Media Group is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new daily e-magazine to serve the world's fastest-growing travel market - China. Launching today, on the auspicious… Travel Daily to host McEwan’s 50 years in travel Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2013 Travel Daily Media is delighted to be hosting a celebration to mark John McEwan’s 50 years in the travel industry. The event will be held on 9 October at the Charing Cross Hotel with… Travel Daily China launches in world’s fastest-growing travel market Travel Daily Media Group and Travel World China are launching a brand new e-magazine to serve the world’s fastest-growing travel market – China. Launching on the auspicious date of 8… Travel Daily Media unveils new website Mark Elliott May 27, 2013 17 Travel Daily Media Group has unveiled a brand new website, with a sharper look and improved functionality. The new website will continue to offer the latest travel industry news from… Hong Kong Sevens provides major tourism boost The annual Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament is a key visitor draw for the city, leading to a surge in long-haul tourist arrivals, a new study has shown. A report by Amadeus, created…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2252
__label__wiki	0.921358	0.921358	Home Destinations France to be Added in the Quarantine List DDestinations France to be Added in the Quarantine List The pandemic has put the world in the new normal. Fortunately or unfortunately the new normal requires a constant check and balance. France has been hit hard by the pandemic and once again the cases are on the rise. The authorities in the UK will discuss this issue. If the people returning from France should be subject to a 14 day quarantine period. France had reopened business and tourism both, but recently France has witnessed a spike in the cases. In the last week alone France reported 10,800 new cases for COVID-19. The debate will now take place to determine if France will be put on the red list. They will be considering making amendments to the list at a meeting chaired by Cabinet Minister Michael Gove. However, the final decision will come after a week as the government is still monitoring the situation to be a better judge. The British love to plan holidays in France. Last year 9.27 million Britons holidayed in France, making it the most popular destination after Spain. Increase in Positive Cases France is now seeing 2,000 new cases each day. As compared to 1,000 three weeks ago, French Prime Minister Jean Castex told a press briefing on Tuesday. “About 25 new clusters are identified every day compared to five three weeks ago,” he added. France’s 14-day average of 29.4 cases per 100,000 compares with 17.1 in the UK. These figures are according to data compiled by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). More than 2,500 new coronavirus cases were registered in France in 24 hours in the sharpest increase since May. Government data showed on Wednesday, as officials said indicators were “clearly worsening”. Of 600,000 tests over the past week, more than 11,600 were positive, the health ministry’s DGS public health division said. With August traditionally a month when many French people take weeks of summer holiday, “it’s imperative that we keep up our efforts to avoid the epidemic picking up again, individually and collectively, everywhere and at all times”, the DGS said. France has been one of the most suffering nations in Europe. Almost 30,400 people have died of coronavirus in France since the epidemic began, the third-heaviest toll in Europe after Britain and Italy. A week still remains for the decision to mark France on the red list. However, travel in the post-COVID-19 era needs to be on an essential basis only. Covid-19 traveling Venice Enhances its Beauty with No Tourists The lockdown has been a blessing in disguise for the people of Venice. Since the travel bans have… Greece Bans Serbian Visitors Greece has decided not to allow Serbian tourists visit Greece from July 6 until July 15. The decision… Spain Might Have Travel Corridors With UK Spain has announced that it plans to establish safe travel corridors. Even though coronavirus cases are increasing daily… The Bahamas Preparing to Reopen for Tourism The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation announces its phase one opening. In its first phase, all the… Ireland Putting Quarantine Restrictions Ireland is planning to strengthen its 14 days quarantine measures at airports on people coming from abroad. The… No Quarantine for France and Spain on Arrivals to England The Department for Transport (DfT) says that they are lifting the quarantine policy for travelers coming to England…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2253
__label__wiki	0.512768	0.512768	Issue no. 150 Spring 1999 “[The zoologist George Schaller and I] had walked away from civilization through mythic mountains and ancient villages in clear October light—but what a pity to say that to each other!” The Art of Fiction No. 5 (Interviewer) Issue no. 5 Spring 1954 On when he writes: “I like to stay up late at night and get drunk and sleep late. The afternoon is the only time I have left. ” Bone by Bone Old Man William Brown at Half Way Creek, he liked the way I went about my business. He liked my style and saw some future for me so he took a down payment on a wornout schooner. Lost Man's River We took the sailing skiff. There was no wind. In the light of the moon, I rowed Papa upriver on the incoming tide and on past Possum Key to the eastern bays. from Killing Mr. Watson Sea birds are aloft again, a tattered few. The bone white terns look dirtied in the somber light and they fly stiffly, feeling out an element they no longer trust. Unable to locate the storm lost minnows, they wander the thick waters with sad muted cries, hunting signs and sea marks that might return them to the order of the world. from Far Tortuga Issue no. 60 Winter 1974 In the gray light, a yacht, decrepit. Her varnished cabin sides are patchy and her white hull is stained with rust; her after deck, under a torn flapping canopy, is littered with cartons and refuse. A few Assunta Speaks (Translator) Issue no. 6 Summer 1954 Assunta speaks: One day my father threw me out of his house. And he threw me out even though, at that time, our family life had achieved a certain harmony; we had forsworn love of one another in favor of a new era of politeness and reserve. A Replacement Toward the end of the war, a certain Headquarters retreated across the Rhine, leaving behind one officer and a garrison of local conscripts. The officer had asked to be left, yet could give no reason; it was said that he was ill, and there was no time to investigate the matter. The Craft of Fiction in Far Tortuga Q: James Dickey feels that Far Tortuga is a turning point in the evolution of the novel, that you are “creating our new vision.” Would you say something about this book’s development? Thomas Guinzburg Issue no. 195 Winter 2010 When Tom Guinzburg became president of The Viking Press in 1961, its editors and other staff were, of course, people his father had hired. But Tom rapidly put his own personal stamp on Viking. No books were signed up that he didn’t personally approve, no advances against earnings offered that he didn’t authorize, no publicity plans and marketing arrangements plotted without his knowledge. And he made the often humdrum procedures quite dashing, being dashing himself. In early spring of 1952, one William Styron, sallow, dark-haired, in his mid-twenties, bearing a scrawled note of introduction, turned up on the landing of the top-floor cold-water walk-up at 14 rue Perceval in Montparnasse that was to serve as the first home of a new and as yet unnamed literary review.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2255
__label__wiki	0.888631	0.888631	The ASTER/Sea Viper missile family, ASTER 15 and ASTER 30, is an advanced anti-air missile used by the Royal Navy, France and Germany. The Sea Viper missile, or ASTER, is described by MBDA as; The Aster missile family comprises Aster 15 for short to medium range and Aster 30 for short to long range. There is extensive commonality between the two variants with both missiles featuring the same terminal dart. Aster’s terminal dart is a lightweight, highly manoeuvring and agile missile equipped with a high-performance active RF seeker. Thanks to the unique combination of aerodynamic control and direct thrust vector control called “PIF-PAF”, the missile is capable of high manoeuvres. Together, these features give Aster an unmatched hit-to-kill capability. ASTER is part of the Sea Viper system, a system previously called the Principal Anti-Air Missile System (PAAMS). It is currently in service with the UK in the Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyers. Sea Viper (ASTER) History Like ASRAAM, the Sea Viper missile system has a long, tortuous and complex back story, essentially, it is a replacement for Sea Dart and the Type 42 Destroyer following a recognition of changing threat environments and the need for improved capabilities, reinforced by the Falklands Conflict in 1982. [tabs] [tab title=”Sea Dart Drill Rounds”] [/tab] [tab title=”Sea Dart Video”] [/tab] [/tabs] The NATO Frigate Replacement for 90’s (NFR-90), a multi-national programme that included France, Germany, Italy, the UK, the United States and Canada. NFR-90 had the perfectly laudable objective of creating a common ship design that could drive standardisation across the alliance partners, reduce costs and collectively, increase combat strength. The mission need document was created in 1979 and the outline staff requirement the year after. Pre-feasibility studies ran until 1982. The project team recognised that the ships would be built locally and that nation would choose different systems such as anti-ship missiles but by standardising on the basic design and major components, up t0 25% savings could be realised. The project progressed through a number of milestones until the final study concluded in 1985 with a series of different design variants. The Baseline (or Atlantic) design was to be a ship of 3,500 tonnes displacement constructed using modular techniques to accommodate different national requirements built in a quantity of 59, the UK planned to take 12. In parallel with NFR-90, the various partner nations were also involved in one way or another with the anti-aircraft missile issue. The USA came forward with a proposal for the-the NATO Anti-Air Warfare System (NAAWS) in 1987, initially called the Naval Defence Initiative. This proposed a multinational development to include five of the NFR-90 nations; the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, UK and the USA. The remaining two NFR-90 nations, France and Italy, were having none of this and instead, proposed the Family of Air Missiles (FAMS). FAMS was a derivative of the already in development Aerospatial ASTER missile and Thompson-CSF Arabel phased array radar that was intended to protect the new French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. France and Italy signed a Letter of Intent in 1987 that agreed to develop the Aster missile system, Aster 15 for the Navy and Aster 30 for the Army. The UK decided to keep its feet in both camps, the FAMS camp by now including Spain, as well as the UK (BAE and Marconi Defence Systems), Italy and France. UK participation in NAAWS included BAE and Ferranti. In parallel to NAAWS and FAMS were two studies looking at ground-based air defence, the Medium Surface to Air Missile (MSAM). In October 1987, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the UK began a one year MSAM study. Independently of the UK’s involvement in MSAM, the government let a 15-month study contract to BAE to investigate options to replace Bloodhound, the UK’s MSAM. Options were being left open! In 1988, despite this source of potential conflict, the UK joined the NFR-90 project definition stage but Germany had already decided to build the Type 123 Brandenburg class in 1987, thus reducing their NFR-90 requirement. By 1989, with interest waning and costs increasing, the UK, France and Italy, withdrew. A year later, Spain also withdrew. And that was the end of NFR-90. An exchange in the House of Commons in January 1990 confirmed the cost of the UK’s participation in NFR-90; Mr. Lofthouse: What was the Government’s initial expenditure on NATO frigate replacement, and why did they withdraw from the project? Does he think that, whatever the costs were, it was a complete waste of taxpayers’ money? Bearing that in mind, does he have plans to ensure that initial expenditure on future projects is kept to a minimum? Mr. Neubert: There has been no waste of taxpayers’ money. Our participation in the NFR90 project cost £4.5 million, and the value of that work will be reflected in the work that we do on the type 42 successor, which we plan to have in service at the turn of the century or thereabouts. Back to air defence missiles. In 1989, the UK was left with a choice. NAAWS or FAMS. It chose FAMS. It was reported that NAAWS was the most capable but more expensive and that a proposed bid for Ferranti by a merged BAE/Thomson would be contingent on the UK selecting FAMS. The UK variant of FAMS would be called the Local Area Missile System (LAMS). So, the LAMS variant of FAMS would meet the Royal Navy’s Support Defence Missile System (SDMS) requirement. Are you keeping up? SDMS was by then intended to equip a new AAW Frigate (not a destroyer) to replace Type 42/Sea Dart, called Future Frigate. The decision to select FAMS for the Royal Navy was formerly announced in December 1990. In 1990, France and Italy formerly entered into a joint development and manufacture contract for the Aster system after signing contracts with the EuroSAM consortium. EuroSAM comprised Thomson-CSF and Selenia and was to start the SSAF programme that would develop the short range Aster 15 and medium range booster equipped Aster 30, together with radar, fore control and launching systems (land and naval). France would use the Arabel radar and Italy, EMPAR. The two systems would be called Sol-Air Moyenne Portee Terrain (SAMP/T), with Aster 15, and Sol-Air Moyenne Portee Naval (SAMP/N) with Aster 30. At this point, FAMS contained four missiles, with different ranges and configurations; SAAM – Surface Anti-Air Missile (SAAM) with a range of 8km plus range SAMP/N – Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MRSAM), 25km plus range SAMP/T – Land launched Medium Range Surface to Air Missile (MSAM), 40km plus range LAMS – UK version, Local Area Missile System, 10km plus range Project Horizon, or the Common New Generation Frigate, was initiated after the NATO Frigate of the 90’s collapsed. The UK, Italy and France signed the Tri-Partite agreement in early 1992 with the intention of creating a common air defence ship that would meet the needs of all three participants. The simple intention was to achieve some economy of scale by using common systems and enhance European defence credentials. The common systems would be the Aster missile, a vertical launch silo, a central combat management systems and multi-function radar, collectively called the Principal Anti-Air Modular System (PAAMS). Under PAAMS, LAMS and SAMP/N were merged. PAAMS would be delivered by EUROPAAMS, a joint venture established by EUROSAM comprising Thomson-CSF, Aerospatiale Matra, Alenia Marconi Systems and UKAMS, a subsidiary of Matra BAe Dynamics. Differing requirements and tensions arising soon emerged but many of these were resolved by the selection of two Multi-Function Radars (MFR), the BAE SAMPSON for the UK and Franco-Italian EMPAR. The UK always wanted a path to ballistic missile defence for PAAMS and thought EMPAR did not have sufficient growth potential to meet this future requirement. The SAMPSON radar system was derived from a technology demonstration programme called Multi-Function Electronically Scanned Adaptive Radar (MESAR) developed by the Defence Research Establishment and Siemens Plessey. (read more about MESA 1 and 2 here) The first firing of ASTER 30 took place in December 1994. By 1996 good progress was being made with PAAMS but the ship design itself continued to be problematical, in service slippage and cost increases seemed to plague the project on a regular basis, with the UK’s Type 42’s becoming increasingly obsolete, this was a serious concern to the MoD. The UK’s workshare was much lower than its intended purchases suggested, another concern. On top of this, the inability of the partners to agree on a prime contractor structure meant withdrawal was inevitable. By early April 1998, another five successful tests had been conducted. The lack of a suitable supersonic target meant that no tests were able to be completed against a representative of the Raduga 3M-80 (SS-N-22 Sunburn) missile but simulations provided some assurance that the system could deal with such supersonic targets. Early concepts were also being developed for a two-stage booster to extend the anti-ballistic missile capabilities of the Aster missile. The MoD had awarded a study contract to BAE for Theatre Ballistic Missile Defence (TBMD) in 1996. On April 26th, 1999, the UK withdrew from Project Horizon, confirming many months of speculation. Instead of the tri-nation collaboration the UK would go it alone with the Type 45 Destroyer. The UK withdrew from the platform component but continued with PAAMS. Commenting on the decision, the Secretary of State for Defence, George Robertson, said; International procurement must follow the same logic as national procurement, defence can only afford projects which are delivered cost-effectively and on time. A memo to the select committee from British Aerospace Defence Systems in July 1999 described their view of the issues; The Company is broadly in agreement with the points made by Sir Robert Walmsley in his evidence on CNGF and would like to make some additional comments covering the specification, the need for software and systems integration facilities, the requirement for the alignment of national procurement processes, workshare and difficulties caused by conflicting national interests. AN OVERLY-COMPLEX SPECIFICATION The Horizon Technical Statement of Requirement (TSR) was effectively a “super-set” of all the individual national requirements. This inevitably led to an overly-complex solution and associated high development cost. An example of this is the Command Support System (CSS). For France and the UK, a perfectly adequate solution would have been to take the existing national systems (AIDCOMER and GCSS respectively) and fit them as Government Furnished Equipment. However, there was no indigenous Italian solution and they therefore wished to use the Horizon programme as an opportunity to develop a capability which would have given them joint ownership of a new system while paying only one third of the development cost. SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION FACILITIES The original plan was for the Combat Management System (CMS) software integration to be carried out in Italy and for Combat System Integration to be carried out in France. The UK, under such a scenario would have been unable to maintain a facility for integration of the UK national variant of the combat system and would therefore have been dependent in the future upon French industry to provide the means of evaluating systems upgrades and changes in configuration throughout the life of the ships. Such a strategy may not have been in the long term interests of the UK and the soundness or otherwise of this approach would benefit from further examination in future collaborative programmes. ALIGNMENT OF NATIONAL PROCUREMENT PROCESSES Although currently undergoing some change, both French and Italian Government defence procurement methodologies were closer to the pre-Levene era of UK procurement rather than current UK practices either pre or post the introduction of the Smart Procurement Initiative. As a result, the attempt to run a competition on the basis of a level playing field was probably unrealistic. The French and Italian industrial organisations involved in Horizon had different approaches to competition and were not faced with a “winner takes all” situation in an environment where a national workshare deal was inevitable. The enforcement of a best value for money UK-style equipment selection decision was always going to be difficult in such a situation. THE PROBLEM OF FIXED WORKSHARE Where political, economic or industrial factors dictate a pre-agreed workshare between members of a consortium, there is inevitably a potential for increased risk. This results from the ownership of a particular element for the overall scope of supply by a single member, regardless of whether that member has the best capability to deliver the eventual solution. LACK OF CLARITY ABOUT DCN’S ROLE In the Horizon procurement, the position of the Direction des Constructionnes Navales—part of the French Ministry of Defence, meant that it was overall customer (working with the Delegation General pour L’Armament), a shareholder in the prime contractor organisation (the International Joint Venture Company) and a subcontractor bidding for equipment supply with its HEPICS system in the combat management area. This, combined with the French Government’s support for its national champion impacted significantly on the prospects for a level playing field competition. In conclusion, a clear lesson from Horizon is that for collaborative programmes to succeed, there is need not only for harmonisation of requirements, programmes and budgets, but for the reconciliation of national procurement policies, industrial organisations and cultural issues. The United Kingdom based its approach on well proven procurement practices, aimed at ensuring value for money, while the other partners had additional agendas relating to the support of national champions or the acquisition of a national technology capability paid for in part by the other partners in the project. There were also crossover concerns, the UK’s involvement in the MRAV programme was also causing problems in the same time period. Tests and development continued on PAAMS with a series of successful intercepts, including against supersonic targets and those involving scenarios such as friendly aircraft being pursued by enemy aircraft and complex EM environments. [tabs] [tab title=”First ASTER Firings”] [/tab] [tab title=”FAMS Concept”] EUROSAM received a €3 billion contract in 2003 for the production of 18 SAMP/T ground-based systems (12 for France and 6 for Italy) and 1,400 ASTER 15 and 30 missiles for the UK, France and Italy. A 2003 National Audit Office Report on Type 45 provided some details on the UK’s involvement with Horizon. The original approved cost for twelve vessels was circa £6 Billion, as history showed, we still paid circa £6 Billion, but got 6 vessels instead of 12. In 2004 the UK joined the Maritime Theatre Missile Defence Forum (MTMD) consisting of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom, and the United States. In 2009, two test firings of an Aster missile from the Longbow trials barge failed at very high G manoeuvres. This set the deployment programme back whilst the issues were resolved. The PAAMS systems were renamed Sea Viper in January 2009. From MBDA; Over the last month, firings have been carried out from the Italian Orizzonte frigate “Andrea Doria”, the French Horizon frigate “Forbin” and the UK trials barge “Longbow” at two different ranges in the Mediterranean. The trials were conducted over a range of scenarios of steadily increasing complexity, culminating in a final trial featuring a salvo firing against a sea skimming target performing a high-g terminal manoeuvre. All the trials were fully successful with both the PAAMS ship equipment and Aster missiles operating as expected in each case. This draws to a close the complex and high intensity investigation launched within MBDA after problems encountered in two firing trials last year. It was reported that the failures were due to a manufacturing process change precipitating an unexpected failure mode. In 2010, HMS Dauntless became the first Royal Navy vessel to fire an Aster missile Captain Richard Powell, Commanding Officer of HMS Dauntless, said: This firing is the culmination of a series of trials of Sea Viper as the ship moves towards acceptance into the Royal Navy. Both my ship’s company and the equipment manufacturers have done a sterling job in preparing for and conducting the test. We are delighted with the success of this firing which is particularly important for the UK as the Sea Viper system will also work in support of land and air forces. Richard Smart, Head of Team Complex Weapons at the MOD, said: Sea Viper is one of the most advanced weapons systems in the world. Its ability to engage multiple targets gives the Royal Navy unparalleled protection from air attack which, together with the ship’s speed and agility, makes the Type 45 a truly formidable fighting force. The first firing from HMS Dauntless is a fantastic achievement that has successfully built on the weapon system’s extensive qualification programme. At Naval Command Headquarters, news of the successful first firing at sea from a Royal Navy warship was received warmly by the Chief of Staff (Capability), Major General Garry Robison. He said: This is an essential milestone in the development of Type 45 capability and is the culmination of much successful co-operation between MOD and industry. 2011 also saw the first ASTER test firing against a theatre ballistic missile (TBM) target, an Israeli Black Sparrow, fired from an F-15. The Black Sparrow is designed to simulate a SCUD-B ballistic missile. By 2012, other Tye 45’s had conducted their test firings and MBDA had produced their thousandth ASTER missile. A successful test had also been conducted against a supersonic sea skimming target, the ATK GQM-163A Coyote, flying at 5m and Mach 2.5. [tabs] [tab title=”Coyote Image 1″] [/tab] [tab title=”Coyote Image 2″] The Longbow trials barge was recycled in Turkey in 2012. In 2013, HMS Daring demonstrated the ability of Sea Viper to detect and track two medium-range ballistic missile targets at the US Reagan Test Site in the Marshall Islands. This was the culmination of a research stream that had started around 2000 and the MESAR research programme., leading into the £10 million Type 45 Science and Technology Programme (TSAT) The 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review stated; We will continue to commit significant funds to the NATO Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) network, as well as supporting research and development initiatives and multinational engagement through the UK’s Missile Defence Centre. We will also investigate further the potential of the Type 45 Destroyers to operate in a BMD role. The At Sea Demonstration 2015 (ASD15) was a multinational exercise in which members of the Maritime Theatre Missile Defence (MTMD) Forum conducted a number of operationally realistic tests of maritime ballistic missile defence. ASD15 was a serious and impressive demonstration of capability and clearly set the roadmap for further development of the Sea Viper as a ballistic missile defence system working in conjunction with allies, funding permitting. [tabs] [tab title=”QinetiQ ASD 15 Video 1″] [/tab] [tab title=”QinetiQ ASD 15 Video 2″] [/tab] [tab title=”USS Ross SM-3″] [/tab] [tab title=”US Naval Forces Europe”] [/tab] [tab title=”Royal Navy”] In early 2016, the French DGA launched an upgrade programme that included the Block 1 NT (New Technology) missile. The French Ministry of Defence has launched the Aster Block 1 NT (New Technology) program aimed at modernizing the surface-to-air missile platform/terrain (SAMP/T) ground-based air defence system as well as its associated Aster missile. The French Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) announced the contract to the EUROSAM consortium, which includes MBDA and Thales, on December 23, 2015. This contract provides for the development of a new version of the Aster 30 Block 1 missile, referred to as Aster B1 NT, with first deliveries to the French Air Force expected in 2023. It also covers the modernization of the current SAMP/T system to provide enhanced capabilities, particularly against ballistic missiles. This evolution will enable SAMP/T to further enhance its contribution towards NATO’s anti-ballistic missile defence programme. France’s Aster programme is led by the DGA, with the support of OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Coopération en matière d’Armement), the European intergovernmental organization for joint armament cooperation. Italy is expected to join France in the Aster B1 NT program in the next few months. Italy’s ground-based air defence units are similarly equipped with the SAMP/T system. For quite some time, the UK, Italy and France have cooperated on ground and naval air defence systems based on the Aster missile. This cooperation was reaffirmed by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by the three nations on December 11, 2015. This upgrade, which includes a new Ka band seeker frpm Thales and various software improvements, will allow the Aster missile to engage short-range ballistic missiles (1,000km range) and some flight segments of medium-range ballistic missiles. First deliveries are planned to commence in 2023. The agreement was formally signed between France and Italy at Eurosatory, on the 15th of June 2016. Today marks a very important date for European defence cooperation and for MBDA in particular. The Aster missile programme is Europe’s most ambitious tactical missile programme. The two countries, which have carried out this programme for many years, have just laid out a robust route map that will see the Aster programme well into the next decade, which will help to sustain industrial know how for many years to come and which is key to ensuring French and Italian sovereignty. Aster is in fact much more than a missile. It is a whole family of air defence and anti-missile systems which has been adopted by 11 armed forces around the world. Aster represents the leading edge of worldwide military capability and as such serves to consolidate the European missile industry The UK is considering Block 1NT for Type 45. Sea Viper (ASTER) Capabilities The Principal Anti-Air Missile System (PAAMS) is called Sea Viper in UK service and comprises a number of components. Technically, the UK has the PAAMS(S) with the S denoting Sampson, or Sea Viper, depending on what sources one reads. SYLVER Vertical Launch System ASTER Missiles Long Range Search Radar Fire Control System based on the SAMPSON Multi-Function Radar SLYVER (SYstème de Lancement VERtical) is a comparable vertical launch system to the US Mk41, designed by DCNS. There are four variants, each of a different depth and configuration. Sylver A35, for antimissiles and air-defence Sylver A43, for self-defence missiles Sylver A50, for tactical missiles Sylver A70, for deep-strike missiles Type 45 Destroyers use the A50 configuration, six of, for a total of 48 cells. [tabs] [tab title=”SLYVER Image 1″] [/tab] [tab title=”SLYVER Image 2″] [/tab] [tab title=”SYLVER Video”] [/tab] [tab title=”Reloading at the Ammunition Jetty”] The upper plate, missile hatches and the centre line pressure-controlled uptake hatch form a watertight, RATTAM (Response to ATTack on AMmunition) proof assembly There are two variants of the ASTER missile in service with the UK, ASTER 15 and ASTER 30 Block 0. The ASTER 15 missile weighs 310kg and is 4.2m long, the ASTER 30 missile weighs 450kg and is 4.9m long. Both are of a two-stage design with a booster that falls away mid-flight and an identical main missile body. ASTER 30 has a larger booster than ASTER 15, reflective of their range and role. ASTER 15 is generally reported to have a range and altitude of 1.7km to 40 plus km and 13km respectively, and a maximum speed of Mach 3.5. ASTER 30 is generally reported to have a range and altitude of 3km to 120 plus km and 20km respectively, and a maximum speed of Mach 3.5. The blast fragmentation warhead is initiated by a Thales dual contact/proximity fuze and guidance is provided by a combination of off-board direction and onboard active RF seeker. The missile is characterised by extreme manoeuvrability, up to 60g, derived direct thrust vector approach called PIF/PAF (Pilotage enforce/Pilotage aerodynamique fort, inertial steering by force/aerodynamic steering by force) and large control surfaces. Within the ASTER 30 family, there are a number of sub-variants; ASTER 30 Block 0; In service with the Royal Navy and others. ASTER 30 Block 1; Part of the Italian/French SAMP/T land-based air defence system with dual capability against ballistic and conventional missiles. This version has updated seeker software not found in Block 0 and proven as part of previous SAMP/T development activities. ASTER 30 Block 1NT (new Technology); Currently in development for France and Italy, utilising a new seeker and other improvements to provide enhanced capabilities against tactical ballistic missiles and some capabilities against medium-range ballistic missiles. ASTER 30 Block 1NT is fully compatible with existing SYLVER A50 VLS cells. It is anticipated to enter service with France in 2022. ASTER 30 Block 2; yet to be developed but reportedly capable of addressing 3,000km range ballistic missiles [tabs] [tab title=”ASTER 15″] [/tab] [tab title=”ASTER 30″] [/tab] [tab title=”Assembly”] The rocket motor is manufactured by Avio The Type 1046 radar is a derivative of the Thales Netherlands SMART-L radar, also known as the S1850M. The role of the S1850M is to identify threats at long range and in large volumes, passing the data into the Sea Viper Combat Management System (CMS). BAE describe it as; S1850M is a long range radar for wide area search. With fully automatic detection and track initiation, it can track up to 1,000 air targets at a range of around 400 kilometres. The S1850M provides 3-dimensional track/plot data of the tactical threat and own forces within the operational environment. The S1850M will also be fitted to the QE Class aircraft carriers. The S1850M is the large black radar on the aft mast in the image above. SAMPSON is derived from the earlier Multi-Function Electronically Scanned Adaptive Radar (MESAR) programme and is an advanced multi-function S-Band radar providing both search, precision tracking and fire control, central to the PAAMS/Sea Viper System. Designed to operate in a heavy clutter and ECM environment it is also designed to be highly robust and resilient. Each of the two arrays have two thousand radiation elements and the distinctive antenna housing rotates at 30rpm to provide high throughput 360 degree coverage. [tabs] [tab title=”SAMPSON”] [/tab] [tab title=”Sea Viper Type 45″] [/tab] [tab title=”Type 45″] [/tab] [tab title=”Console”] The radar is placed as high as possible to extend the distance to the horizon for detection of sea skimming missiles. The combat management system integrates the information from both SAMPSON and the S1850. Tests have shown the system capable of simultaneously tracking a high number of targets including aircraft, ballistic missiles and conventional missiles. SAMPSON, together with the combat management system and other components make Sea Viper extremely effective. Although true performance rightly remains classified, anecdotally, it is said to be world beating. The Road to Ballistic Missile Defence The path to ballistic missile defence capability depends on what kind of ballistic missile we are talking about. Although 2015 SDSR made a number of supportive statements on ballistic missile defence there is no specific requirement yet. That said, the Royal Navy has been involved in a number of research and collaborative programmes over the years, building up a solid body of experience on which to expand the already hugely impressive Sea Viper system into. One of the recent emergent threats is the Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile (ASBM), the Chinese DF-21 for example. The first phase of the roadmap to ballistic missile defence would be to address the anti-ship ballistic missile, a threat to deployed naval shipping. The Block 1 ASTER 30 missile, currently in service with the land based SAMP/T system is capable of defeating short-range ballistic missiles. The difference between Block 1 and Block 0 missiles, the same Block 0 missiles in service with the Royal Navy, is a software upgrade. MBDA have stated that this Block 0 to Block 1 upgrade could be completed at the Munition Maintenance Facility at Gosport. The required software enhancements for the combat management system have already been demonstrated in 2013 as part of the Type 45 Science and Technology Demonstration (TSAT). MBDA completed a Project Definition and Risk Reduction study in 2015 for an Initial Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Defence Capability. So it would seem that this first rung, enhancing the Type 45’s area air defence capability to include anti-ship ballistic missiles would be, and I use the word carefully, relatively straightforward and low risk. The next step, against medium-range ballistic missiles, would require the UK to purchase the Block 1NT Aster 30 missile. The step after that is the proposed Block 2 missile, and possibly, an A70 SLYVER VLS. And no mention of supersonic cricket balls! Martlet (Lightweight Multirole Missile) ASRAAM Starstreak HVM Common Anti-Air Modular Missile (CAMM) Sea Viper/ASTER Exactor (SPIKE NLOS) Next Generation Light Anti-Armour Weapon (NLAW) Peter Elliott What we don’t know of course is how Aster Block 2 would stack up against SM-6. The advantage of SM6 is that is already exists. Presumably it could even be integrated into a SYLVER 70 launcher (although not by the looks of it SYLVER 50). On current trends we would be likely to go for the European missile but the SM-6 could always be taken up as a UOR if Aster Block 2 isn’t ready. HMArmedForcesReview Has Aster 30 been tested against IRBMs The Other Chris • Sylver A70, for deep-strike missiles and Moscow-antagonising ATBM/AICBM’s… ;) @TD I think it is DF-26 not DF-21 which is the threat. HMA, it’s both. Both DF-21 and DF-26 are said to be anti-ship capable. “How” anti-ship capable is open to question, after all, even a 81mm mortar is “anti-ship capable” if it lands right! Ah which is better DF-21 or DF-26 I tend to think the anti ship ballistic missile threat is overstated. Are Chinese ISR capabilities really that good they can locate a high value surface unit and keep it locked till the missile arrives? Recent searches for wreckage of downed airliners have shown how hard it is find and locate things in the vastness of the ocean and hose aren’t ships full of world beating ECM that are actively trying to hide from you. Hitting outlines in the gobi desert is one thing, hitting a ship moving at top speed, manoeuvring and using all available countermeasures is very different. However, I tend to think the main problem with using a ballistic missile is more strategic. I really can’t see any confrontation with China not involving the US and it being a very high stakes fight. Would China really risk firing a ballistic missile at a US warship/carrier? US satellites would immediately detect the launch and how would the president be able to work out they weren’t nuclear armed and even heading for the mainland or somewhere else in the few minutes reaction time. Particularly when it’s likely the only real chance of success is a saturation attack, the pressure of it being an attempted decapitation attack while not unlikely would make it very hard for him/her to not immediately respond. Hopefully SSNs, b2 and future b3 bombers and other assets will have dealt with every launcher offering any sort of threat long before it ever got to that point but I still don’t think throwing ballistic missiles en mass at US warships/bases is ever gonna be a smart or likely strategy in anything other than a WW3 scenario. Perhaps some of the better informed posters will be able to tell me I’m totally wrong here but the whole concept seems a little over cooked to my limited knowledge. @Cky7, As I understand it (may be wrong) DF-21/26 are not ballistic but have a cruise missile/semi ballistic flight path. As to whether that may still be mistaken for a ICBM launch, the US supposedly knows the location of all weapons on earth using the NRO/Geo spatial stuff. So mistaking it for a ICBM would be unlikely. Even if it is, there’s lots of man-in the-loop before the NCA would fire back a larger ICBM/SLBM El Sid @Cky7 You’re assuming that the US has operational satellites at this point in a war, also that they are able to talk to ground stations without interference…. Even if the DF-21/26 is ballistic, what chances are there that the US/West would mistake them for real ICBMs? HMAFR, I think that all the acknowledged nuclear powers have a no-first-use policy. That fundamental policy however leaves a lot of room for individual states’ nuclear rules of engagement. The two extremes for launching a retaliatory strike while adhering to “no-first-use” would be, release on launch detection, release on impact. For it to matter whether the US might mistake the launch of Chinese medium range ballistic missiles for a launch of nuclear armed intercontinental ballistic missiles against the United States, the US would need to have nuclear ROE that called for a retaliatory strike upon launch detection. It is very unlikely that the US would need to employ such extreme ROE. China is thousands of miles away from the USA, so the American deterrent system has time to reach a relatively assured conclusion that it is under attack, and can still release missiles before a preemptive Chinese nuclear strike could degrade America’s nuclear deterrent to any extent. The rationale for nuclear ROE calling for release on launch detection would be the scenario where one party could quickly and substantially degrade another party’s ability to launch a counter strike. For example, India, being next-door to Pakistan and possessing sufficient nuclear weapons, could launch an effective first strike against Pakistan. Considering that the Indians have previously stated that they have the resilience to absorb a Pakistani first strike, retaliate, and still effectively ‘win’ a nuclear war, the Pakistanis might well have hair-trigger nuclear ROE to maintain some level of credible deterrent effect. In the event of China using medium range DF-21 missiles against its near-neighbours, including US bases and facilities in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, etc, the US can afford a wait-and-see policy before going nuclear. Wait-and-see would not preclude the use of missile defence batteries in the region, and would not put the USA’s deterrent at risk. A little while ago, the US explored the idea of using Minuteman missile stages, launched from its monitored nuclear ICBM fields, to launch conventional hypersonic weapons – part of the American Prompt Global Strike concept. This is the type of thing that could lead to miscalculation, particularly with North Korea in the sights. China would be aware of intercontinental weapons being used, and might theoretically launch a nuclear counter strike against a conventional US barrage on North Korea, in expectation of the US weapons being targeted on China. Couple of other points. China has a lot of mobile ballistic missiles, including ICBMs, that cannot be as effectively monitored as Russian and American silos (the US and Soviet fixed sites were at least partly intended to ensure minimal ambiguity in regards to intent – confusion removed by the need for full release from known sites). Also, China has dual-use nuclear/conventional weapons like DF-21, whereas previous US/Soviet treaties consider such medium-range ballistic missiles to be nuclear by default (which is why the limiting range for ATACMS is 300km). US and Russian launchers are additionally counted towards numerical limits on nuclear weapons if even a single launcher of that type is used to deploy nuclear warheads – there is no similar treaty restriction for the Chinese. @cky I won’t treat the inability to dig up the remains of MH370 as an inability to detect a surface fleet, the problem with looking for MH370 is 2-fold. One, it’s underwater. Deep underwater. This means that surface surveillance systems are not going to be useful. Two, things underwater are usually detected by their activity, e.g propeller noise, reactor noise etc. A “dead” plane that has little to no activity is very, very hard to detect since it does not have the characteristics of what people look for. Re the DF-21/26, I don’t think they’ll have a problem hitting. After all, they can always MIRV the warhead and simply hit the entire kilbox. @HMA The DF-21 (Northwind-21) is the older version, the DF-26 is the newer one but as to which is “better”? I’d say strategy/tactics wise, both are about the same. Sure, the newer one might have more range but other than that, I don’t think there is much of a difference. Could be wrong though, don’t have a good look in the insides of Chinese Strategic Rocket Forces. A short video which presents the Franco-Italian Aster 30 in service with the French army. Daveyb There has been lots of press on the T45s Aster 15/30 combination with PAAMS in that it is a World beating Area defence system that can track over 2000 targets etc. But can it cope with the new hypersonic missile threat? A threat example being the Zircon/Brahmos2 family, which on a good day can travel at Mach 6+ i.e. 1701.5 to 2041.7 metres per second. The Sampson radar sits on a mast 40 m above sea level which will give it a range of 22.6 km (22600 m) to the horizon. The PAAMs will have (22600/1701 =) 13.29 seconds to deal with the problem if the Zircon is travelling at its lower speed. The radar has very good detection capabilities against stealthy targets, so should easily detect the incoming Zircon or swarm. The Aster 15 has according to Wiki a speed of M3.5 (1191 m/s) and Aster 30 M4.5 (1531 m/s). Therefore in a tail chase scenario the 15/30s will not be able to intercept. However, the most likely scenario is that the ship will be operating as a picket ship and therefore the zircon will be approaching the frontal aspect. Can the missiles tracking algorithms cope with type of closure speed? If the T45 is tasked with guarding a carrier then hopefully a Crowsnest equiped Merlin will have Network capability to either control or direct the PAAMs system so therefore should have a better reaction time. However the problem comes when the ship is operating on its own, say transiting around the coast of Yemen. Could it cope – thoughts? Rocket Banana Daveyb, If a missile like that flies 4m above the waves the radar range – multiply visible by sqrt(4/3) – is actually about 35km which gives us a little more time. Call it 17.5 seconds with a 2000m/s closing contact. SAMPSON will “see” the missile every second and the AESA will linger on the contact for around 60% of the time. Aster30’s booster takes too long to burn out (3-4 seconds) and will put the missile too high to be of real value here, so we’d launch Aster15, which will fly an intercept course rather than directly to the incoming missile. We’d obviously launch a few Aster15s (four) to make sure the threat is defeated :-) For a single missile intercept the T45 can be up to 17km away from the asset it is protecting and still intercept a Mach6+ missile. Either that or sink the launch vessel before it targets us :-)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2259
__label__wiki	0.606302	0.606302	Getting To Know VOD Metadata 2.0 By Leslie Ellis ⋅ Published: January 8, 2007 In the video world, metadata is information applied to a movie, show or clip to describe what’s being stored: who’s in it, what it’s about, how long it is, when it needs to be removed from a video-on-demand (VOD) server, for instance. The metadata used by cable operators grew out of a specification issued by CableLabs in 2002. The curse of technical specifications is, though, their tendency to engender additions. That brings us to “VOD metadata 2.0,” a specification released by CableLabs in 2006. Most of the goodness in the VOD metadata 2.0 spec happens way in the background — far from consumers, their couches, their TVs and their remotes. If you ask a technical person to state the No. 1 most important thing about metadata 2.0, they’ll probably explain how it eliminates the need to “double-pitch” a video asset (meaning a title and its accoutrements) if something changes. In today’s VOD world, when you want to change anything about a title that’s already on a server, your only option is to ask for a resend of the whole thing. That wastes bandwidth. The new spec fixes that. More title volume, less bandwidth used. If you pose the same question to a VOD operations person, they’ll waste no time in telling you what a pain it is, pre 2.0, to correct metadata that comes in botched. Stuff like a listing where the title is repeated as the description, or the description is so long, it falls off the screen. To correct just the botched metadata, without having to resend the entire show, is quite the hallelujah for systems people. (And yes, content owners, it does mean you’ll be asked to resend your metadata if it comes in goofy.) The third item of note about metadata 2.0 is the grace it imparts to packaging. Right now, if you’ve received and stored a title, it probably has specific rules attached to it about how long it can stay active and how to price it. With 2.0, you could take that same title and bundle it into a double-feature, or a weekend special. You could switch out promos or advertisements, offer a 99-cent special, or do whatever you want (assuming you have permission) — again, without having to go through the process of requesting a re-pitch. Plus, 2.0 improves search features, adds substantial multilingual support, and lets you use multiple display formats. That comes in handy if, for instance, a title can be played out in HD, SD and a super-compressed mode, as may be needed by a handheld player. The next step is for the supplier community to build 2.0 metadata features into actual applications, and for the content community to start marking its wares for 2.0. It’ll happen in the background, but it’ll happen. By By Leslie Ellis Getting To Know You, Getting To Know All About You Executive Insight: 3 Things You Need To Know About HDMI 2.1 Everything Retailers Always Wanted To Know About Extended Service Plans (But Didn’t Know To Ask) VIDEO: What You Need To Know About The Coronavirus For ISE 2020 Need To Know: Cybersecurity Apple Becomes The First U.S. Company To Hit A $2 Trillion Market Cap Need To Know Blockchain Apple Just Hit With Record-Breaking $1.2 Billion Antitrust Fine T-Mobile Launches Nationwide 5G Network: What You Need To Know – Tom’s Guide Report CE Devices With Certified HDMI 2.1 Unlikely This Year, HDMI Forum Says	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2266
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__label__wiki	0.567566	0.567566	Gap posts surprise rise in comparable sales as Old Navy, Athleta boost online demand FILE PHOTO: A Gap Inc. retail store is shown in La Jolla, California, U.S., May 17, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake (Reuters) – Apparel retailer Gap Inc (GPS.N) reported a surprise 13% rise in quarterly comparable sales on Thursday, as consumers stuck at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic bought more of its Old Navy and Athleta clothing online. People working or studying from home have been stocking up on comfortable “stay at home” clothes including fleece and activewear, boosting demand for the company’s budget-friendly Old Navy brand, athleisure label Athleta as well as Gap clothing. Same-store sales rose 13%, compared with analysts’ forecast of a 20.97% fall, according to IBES data from Refinitiv. The San Francisco-based retailer said it nearly doubled its e-commerce business for the quarter ended Aug. 1, with about 50% online penetration, and added about 3.5 million new customers. “We won in the value space with Old Navy, and we won in the premium space of Athleta,” Chief Executive Officer Sonia Syngal told analysts, adding that the company sold about $130 million worth of masks alone. While the company expects demand for the two brands to fuel sales, it plans to close over 225 unprofitable Gap and Banana Republic stores globally as a part of its restructuring plan. The back-to-school season, one of the busiest periods for the company, could extend longer and Gap is ready with the “right assortment” for kids whether they are learning at home or in a classroom, Syngal said. Gap reported second-quarter net loss of $62 million, or 17 cents per share, compared to a profit of $168 million, or 44 cents per share, a year earlier. Net sales fell about 18% to $3.28 billion, but were above expectations of $2.91 billion. Reporting by Nivedita Balu in Bengaluru; Editing by Vinay Dwivedi Tags: Athleta, Boost, comparable, Demand, Gap, Navy, online, Posts, Rise, Sales, Surprise Different Sources of Business Finance \| Small Business Advertising giant WPP starts dishing out dividends again as boss says the worst of the pandemic impact is over	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2268
__label__wiki	0.92227	0.92227	Al Roker Files Complaint Claiming N.Y.C. Taxi Ignored Him in Favor of White Customer The Today show host says he was passed by because he is black. By Richard Lawson By Josiah Kamau/Getty Images. Al Roker, the powerful but genial wizard who controls America’s weather, has filed a discrimination complaint with the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission after he says a Manhattan yellow cab passed him by to pick up a white passenger a block away. The Today show host tweeted about the incident on Saturday: https://twitter.com/alroker/status/668239668337614849 Roker tweeted further, giving the frustrating story an even more personal context, saying that he had to explain what happened to his teenage son: That black people have a hard time hailing cabs in New York City is such a long-standing urban issue that it’s become something of a go-to joke to explain discrimination and white privilege. It was recently tweaked in Chris Rock’s 2014 film Top Five, in which Rock’s character tries to prove a point by attempting, and, he assumes, failing, to hail a cab, but instead one stops right after he puts his hand up. That joke served as a satire of the supposed “post-racial” state of Obama’s America—which clearly, in the real world, is not post-racial at all. The Taxi and Limousine Commission’s Web site says that the next step in the complaint process is a prosecutor investigating Roker’s case, which could lead to a hearing of some kind, if the accused does not plead guilty. So there’s no telling where this will all end up. But no matter how far Roker’s complaint makes it through this Byzantine system, a TV personality as visible and widely liked as Roker—who has had a prominent place on America’s television screens, five mornings a week, for nearly 20 years—speaking out about this kind of thing certainly will add another valuable voice to the chorus of people across the country, in cities like Ferguson and Baltimore, on college campuses like Yale and Mizzou, currently protesting institutional racism. And credit to Mr. Roker for going through official channels and treating a bad experience constructively, whereas a lesser person possessed of his powers may have held his or her great staff up to the sky and whipped up a storm or a flood or something to punish us all. We know he can do it, he reminds us of this chilling fact every day when he tells us what weather he has in store for us, and yet, owed to his otherworldly beneficence, Al Roker has spared us. He’s a better man than many, that’s for certain. Richard Lawson is Vanity Fair’s chief critic.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2272
__label__cc	0.747214	0.252786	Vape Starter Kits Pod System Vapes Salt Nic Juice Vaping Insider / Reviews / Augvape Druga Narada Review Augvape Druga Narada Review Five-Star Rating System I love the looks of the Druga Narada. I like the colors that it comes in. I like the smallness, the compactness of it, the packability of it, I love it all. I think it’s a good looking little piece of kit. In the looks category, we’re going to give it a solid, 4 stars. – 3.5 The Druga Narada is going to score a good score in this category as well. I like the coils, I love them. In fact, I think they’re pretty flavorful for what they are. The RBA base is a separate purchase. So it’s going to lose about a half a star here, it’s going to come in at 3.5 stars. The Druga Narada is also going to lose a little bit because of the range of the airflow. The range of the airflow isn’t the greatest. I wish it had a wider range, I wish it was a little bit more precise. It’s a little on the sloppy side. You get anywhere from a tight DL to a loose mouth-to-lung. I would have liked to have seen that extended on both ends of the spectrum. God knows the device was big enough to do that. We’re going to give this a 3-star rating in the airflow department. I’ve been seeing the Druga Narada, as of the recording of this video, anywhere from $16-30. If you get it on the lower end of the spectrum, it’s actually a pretty good value for the build quality that you’re getting. The vape quality is not bad either if it’s an under 20 buck chuck. When we start getting closer to the $30 range, I got to get a little iffy on it. All that being said, if you can get it on the lower end of the spectrum, I think it’s a better than average value. We’re going to give it 3 stars in this category. – 3.375 So we’re going to take all these stars, we’re going to add them up and we’re going to come up with a total star count of 13.5. We’re going to take these 13.5 stars, we’re going to divide them by four and we’re going to get an average score of 3.375 stars which is just shy of full point above average. And the reason this thing’s scored so high is because of the build quality. The build quality on this is actually really nice. I just wish it had some more bells and whistles. I wish I could do more things with it. I wish it had a low, high, and medium setting right. Just certain little things would have made this a much better kit. Let’s go over the pros for the Augvape Druga Narada Big, Clear Juice Window: The Augvape Druga Narada has a big, clear juice window. I love it. Pro. Good Flavor: I get good flavor off the Augvape Druga Narada. Nice, fully saturated flavor. Definitely enjoying this coil. Cloud production is not bad for what it is either. I’m just digging the flavor I get off of this thing. Nice, Hefty Feel: The Augvape Druga Narada has a nice hefty feel to it. I like that, it’s a pro. 510 Drip Tip Compatible: You can bring all your other drip tips for the Augvape Druga Narada. It’s a pro. Very Compact: The build quality on the Augvape Druga Narada is very compact. I know I said it’s hefty already. But I think that’s not saying enough. Not only does it have a nice hefty feel to it, but the build quality is really nice. Everything is solid, the panel solid, it just feels like a nice piece in your hand. I like the way it feels in your hand. I just wanted to get back on that and let you know that this thing’s got some pretty nice build quality for what it is. Type-C Charging: The Augvape Druga Narada has the Type-C charging lanyard cable. I love it. It’s all a pro. Smooth Airflow: The Augvape Druga Narada has smooth airflow. It just sounds smooth. It’s a nice airflow design. I like it. I just wish the control of it was a little bit more wider-ranging, a little bit more precise. Panels: The panels on the Augvape Druga Narada are solid, they don’t move. Easy To Fill: The Druga Augvape Narada is easy to fill. Fire Button: The Augvape Druga Narada has a nice big fire button, considering the size of the mod. Great Battery Life: The Augvape Druga Narada has great battery life. Charges Fast: The Augvape Druga Narada charges fast. Let’s go over the cons for the Augvape Druga Narada. No Adjustable Power: Not even a low, medium or high. I would have liked to have seen something like that. Basically, you just put your coil in the Augvape Druga Narada and whatever the battery gives you is what you get. I wish there was some type of adjustability. Airflow Range: I do wish the airflow range on the Augvape Druga Narada was a little wider. I don’t like the range at all. The range goes from a tight DL hit to a loose mouth-to-lung hit. I wish it had a little bit more space on both sides. That’s all I’m saying. But that’s it, no real deal-breakers. Nothing really crazy here. What’s up, Insiders? DeucesJack at Vaping Insider. Today, I got another pod/AIO kit to review for you. We’re talking about the Augvape Druga Narada. From Top To Bottom Check out that woody-looking Augvape Druga Narada. Kind of neat, right? Little bit of Beach Boys woody wagon action going on there. Nice. There’s your little window there for your pod. Type-C charging, I like that. Check out that fire button, nice and raised. Kind of neat. Nice and clicky. I like the gunmetal look. Real, real nice. The wood actually looks pretty decent too. It looks really nice. Nothing wrong with it. A little bit of venting on the bottom. Got a little fingernail tab there. Pop that bad boy off. And now you can see the inside of it. You can see 1, 2, 3 magnets. When you put the door on, nice and tight, no movement. A little bit of movement side to side, no movement up and down. Over here on top, we got drip tip. Looks like a 510 drip tip. Nice. So what you do if you want to use the lanyard is you take this little loop, you shove it through this little hole, you loop it together, and then you wrap this rubber thing around the mod. And I guess you could wear it around your neck. This thing seems too heavy for me to wear around my neck and I don’t like shit around my neck, anyway. The coil that comes pre-installed on the Augvape Druga Narada is a mesh coil, 0.6ohms. It’s a BBC coil. I don’t know for the life of me why they make that print so small. This shit is really starting to piss me off. These companies got to start making this print bigger because I can’t see this. The second coil you get is a stainless steel 316 coil and it’s 0.5ohm. We’re going to go with the mesh coil first. So in order to put the coil in, it’s a plug and play style coil. You pop it in, just like that. You want to make sure these two tabs are facing this way. Make sure it’s in there nice and solid. Now here’s something interesting for the Augvape Druga Narada. See this little gold piece here? See this little lever right here? Kind of got to get your fingernail in there, and that’s your airflow. You can adjust it. You can close it down or you can open it up. We’re going to leave it wide open for now. Here is your fill port right here kind of got to get some girly nails. Get in there. pop it open. Nice, clear tank. I do like that. Also included in the Augvape Druga Narada box, you get a spare coil. You get your pod system right here that we’ll go over in a little bit more detail. You get a Type-C charging cable here that also doubles as a neck lanyard. You pull it out, just like so. Like that. And you can see, you got your Type-C charging cable right there. I actually like these charging cables. They’re nice and solid. They’re nice and heavy-duty. You could also see the lanyard doubles as a tape measure. That’s kind of weird. I never saw that before. Juice Test The juice we’re going to be using today is Johnny’s Juice, vanilla cream doughnut. I don’t have much left because this is one of my favorite juices, but we’re going to take the bottle, we’re going to give it a nice squeeze, fill that pot up. And there we go, all nice and filled up with some vanilla custard goodness. We’ll take a little plug. And we’re going to pop it back in there. I got to admit, man. I’m a little disappointed in the rubbery plug here. Not only do you not get a spare, but it’s kind of cheap feeling. It’s very, very thin. I wish it was more substantial. And I wish you got two tanks in the kit. In order to install the tank part, you just take it and you just pop it in there, just like so. Once you’re done with that, you take your little woody panel, pop it on there. Five clicks and it’s on. You saw the light blink, no adjustments, no power adjustments, no nothing like that. Just let it soak up that juice and hit it, baby. Let’s move on to the specs for the Augvape Druga Narada. Juice Capacity: 2.8ml Charging: Type-C (can charge up to 80% in 25 minutes at 2.4amps) Coils: 2 included in kit (1×0.50ohms in stainless steel + 1×0.60ohms mesh coil) RBA Deck: purchased separately Colors: Black, Black Carbon Fiber, Red, Black Leather Don’t forget, Insiders. Head on over to our Facebook group by clicking here. It’s a great group of people over there. Very civil and newbie-friendly. I would love to see you there. We also started a new Reddit subforum that I’d like to see you join as well. And that’s it, Insider. That’s all I got for you guys today. We’re going to see you guys on the next one. You keep living that vape life. We’re out of here. Deuces. Big, Clear Juice Window Good Flavor Nice, Hefty Feel 510 Drip Tip Compatible Very Compact Nice Build Quality Type-C Charging Smooth Airflow Easy To Fill Fire Button Charges Fast No Adjustable Power Airflow Range Augvape Narada Pro Artery Pal 18650 Smok Pozz x Innokin Podin Voopoo Navi Smok RPM80 Pro Deucesjack DeucesJack is head of reviews at Vaping Insider and has become known as one of the best reviewers in the industry. He pulls no punches and always gives an honest and unbiased opinion on the products he reviews. Since the launch of our youtube channel in 2018 he has put out a review video every single day. Augvape Druga Narada A very compact vape that's easy to fill with a nice, hefty feel. The RBA Section Set Disclosure: We earn a commission if you make a purchase through referral links in this review. This helps to cover the expenses for running ongoing performance tests. Vaping FAQs Disclaimer: Vaping Insider is reader supported. 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__label__wiki	0.690273	0.690273	Birmingham (UK/England) Sighted on Saturday 02. May 2009 Reported on Sunday 03. May 2009 Shape: Sphere \| Duration: 6mins U.F.O seen over Birmingham U.K. 2nd May 2009At 22:35 on 2nd May 2009, I was out side in my garden having a cigarette,i looked up into the sky i saw a sphere shaped object,which I would describe as a ball a of fire.I called to my wife and son who came and watched,we then went to the front of our house,because the object had passed over,we continued to watch the object for about 6 mins before it disappeared out of sight in the distance.The object appeared to be traveling in a straight line,in a east to southeasterly direction across Birmingham England. NN7 2BU ENGLAND 2020-11-16 Orb 15 s Birmingham, England (United Kingdom) 2020-06-01 Diamond 00:10:00 Derbyshire, also seen in Peterboroug, England (United Kingdom) 2020-05-30 Fireball 01:00:00 Leicester, England (United Kingdom) 2020-05-20 Blimp 00:30:00 Stoke-on-Trent, England (United Kingdom) 2020-05-04 Triangle 00:02:00 Belper, England (United Kingdom) 2020-05-01 Circle 00:00:00 Birmingham, England (United Kingdom) 2020-04-21 Triangle 00:00:10 Cheltenham, England (United Kingdom) 2020-04-21 Triangle 00:00:05 West Bromwich, England (United Kingdom) 2020-04-19 Star-like 00:03:00 Leicester, England (United Kingdom) 2020-04-18 Star-like 20:00:00 Macclesfield , England (United Kingdom) 2020-04-07 Diamond 00:02:00 Leicester, England (United Kingdom) 2020-04-06 Sphere 00:00:00 Wilnecote, England (United Kingdom) 2020-04-06 Unknown 00:02:00 Rushden, England (United Kingdom) 2020-04-04 Star-like 00:05:00 Birmingham, England (United Kingdom) 2020-04-03 Other 00:00:15 Crewe, England (United Kingdom) 2020-03-27 Star-like 00:05:00 Tewkesbury , England (United Kingdom) 2020-03-26 Circle 00:00:35 Leicester , England (United Kingdom) 2020-03-25 Circle 01:00:00 Watchfield, England (United Kingdom) 2020-03-25 Star-like 00:03:00 Presteigne , Wales (United Kingdom) 2020-03-24 Circle 01:00:00 Oswestry, England (United Kingdom) 2020-03-18 Triangle 00:01:00 Gloucestershire , England (United Kingdom) 2020-03-16 Other 00:02:00 Wrexham, Wales (United Kingdom) 2020-03-12 Circle 17:00:00 Farnsfield, England (United Kingdom) 2020-03-12 Star-like 00:15:00 Derbyshire, England (United Kingdom) 2020-02-16 Circle 00:00:20 Kettering, England (United Kingdom) 2020-02-13 Cigar 00:05:00 West Bromwich, England (United Kingdom) 2020-02-10 Oval 00:00:02 Leamington spa, England (United Kingdom) 2020-02-09 Star-like 00:15:00 The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, England (United Kingdom) 2020-02-01 Circle 00:03:00 Tibshelf, England (United Kingdom) 2020-01-29 Star-like 00:05:00 Kirkby in Ashfield, England (United Kingdom) 2020-01-20 Boomerang 00:00:30 Hucknall uk 2020-01-09 3 separate white lights in line 3 mins Lichfield, UK 2019-12-29 Like a star 7-8 minutes Upton, Northampton, Nn4, uk 2019-12-29 40 dots in line 10 mins Stoke on trent, England (United Kingdom) 2019-12-20 Sphere 00:05:00 Telford, England (United Kingdom) 2019-12-03 Sphere 00:23:00 Telford, England (United Kingdom) 2019-12-03 Circle 00:10:05 Church Stretton, England (United Kingdom) 2019-12-03 N, A 00:15:00 Stratford-upon-Avon, England (United Kingdom) 2019-12-03 Circle 00:10:00 Leistershire, England (United Kingdom) 2019-12-02 Circle 00:05:00 Wilmcote, England (United Kingdom) 2019-11-29 Circle 00:05:00 Bicester. Oxfordshire, England (United Kingdom) 2019-11-19 Square, Rectangular 00:10:00 Winsford, England (United Kingdom) 2019-11-05 Triangle 00:00:10 Nottingham, England (United Kingdom) 2019-10-05 Triangle 00:01:00 Gloucestershire , England (United Kingdom) 2019-09-20 Triangle 00:05:00 Prestbury, England (United Kingdom) 2019-09-20 Square, Rectangular 00:10:00 Leegomery, England (United Kingdom) 2019-09-17 Star-like 00:00:10 Presteigne, Wales (United Kingdom) 2019-09-14 Star-like 00:17:00 Creswell, England (United Kingdom) 2019-08-31 Star-like 00:01:01 Wolverhampton, England (United Kingdom) 2019-08-13 Unknown 00:02:00 Rothwell, England (United Kingdom) 2019-08-08 Unknown 00:00:57 Hinckley to Earl Shilton, England (United Kingdom) 2019-05-14 Triangle 00:03:00 Milton Keynes, England (United Kingdom) 2019-05-12 Oval 00:10:00 Rugeley, Staffordshire 2019-04-21 Lights 5-10 minutes Birmingham, England (United Kingdom) 2019-04-21 Cylinder 00:00:06 Stockton in England 2019-04-12 disk shaped metallic silver 9 30 to 9 45 Stourport-on-Severn, England (United Kingdom) 2019-04-10 Circle 00:02:00 West Midlands , England (United Kingdom) 2019-03-25 Circle 00:00:00 Ilkeston , England (United Kingdom) 2019-03-13 Oval 00:00:03 Cookley, England (United Kingdom) 2019-03-03 Square, Rectangular 00:00:00 Bedworth, England (United Kingdom) 2019-02-09 Star-like 00:00:30 Cheadle, England (United Kingdom) 2019-02-01 Unknown Birmingham, England (United Kingdom) 2019-01-27 Circle 00:15:00 Droitwich, worcestershire, England (United Kingdom) 2018-12-30 Circle 00:00:03 Shrewsbury, England (United Kingdom) 2018-12-28 Chevron 00:00:30 Nottingham , England (United Kingdom) 2018-12-20 Circle 00:05:00 Shrewsbury, England (United Kingdom) 2018-11-18 Sphere 00:01:00 Wellingborough, England (United Kingdom) 2018-11-13 N, A 01:00:00 Barwell, England (United Kingdom) 2018-11-05 Unknown 00:03:00 Daventry, England (United Kingdom) 2018-11-02 Other 00:20:00 Barlborough, England (United Kingdom) 2018-11-01 Sphere 00:02:00 Nottingham, England (United Kingdom) 2018-10-24 Other 00:40:00 Mercaston, England (United Kingdom) 2018-10-19 Sphere 00:05:00 Nottingham, England (United Kingdom) 2018-10-11 Square, Rectangular 00:00:03 Halesowen, England (United Kingdom) 2018-09-12 Triangle 00:45:00 Monmouth, Wales (United Kingdom) 2018-09-08 Disc 00:00:03 Tewkesbury, England (United Kingdom) 2018-08-29 N, A 00:00:40 Coventry, England (United Kingdom) 2018-08-07 Diamond 00:05:00 Wrexham, Wales (United Kingdom) 2018-07-20 Sphere 00:02:00 Chapel-en-le-frith, England (United Kingdom) 2018-07-14 Teardrop 00:02:00 Birmingham, England (United Kingdom) 2018-07-10 Blimp 00:25:00 Wrexham, Wales (United Kingdom) 2018-07-03 Star-like 00:03:00 Sheffield, England (United Kingdom) 2018-07-02 Circle 00:02:10 Northampton , England (United Kingdom) 2018-06-26 Sphere 00:02:00 England (United Kingdom) 2018-06-25 Disc 00:05:00 Stonehouse, England (United Kingdom) 2018-04-19 Triangle 00:00:30 Bromsgrove, England (United Kingdom) 2018-04-10 Unknown 00:10:00 Leicester , England (United Kingdom) 2018-03-25 Cylinder 00:05:03 Leicester, England (United Kingdom) 2018-03-25 Circle 00:02:00 Droitwich (Great Britain) 2018-02-28 N, A 00:02:00 Macclesfield, England (United Kingdom) 2018-02-09 Triangle 00:10:00 Hereford (Great Britain) 2018-02-01 Circle 00:01:00 Droitwich Spa, England (United Kingdom) 2018-01-24 Triangle 00:00:40	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2279
__label__wiki	0.504731	0.504731	Persistent elevation of liver function enzymes within the reference range is associated with increased cardiovascular risk in young adults: the Bogalusa Heart Study. Metabolism. 2007 Jun; 56(6):792-8.M Elevations in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), markers of liver dysfunction and nonalcoholic fatty liver, are considered as part of the metabolic syndrome and related diseases. However, information is limited regarding the persistence (tracking) in levels of these enzymes over time and their influence on cardiovascular (CV) risk in young adults. The study sample consisted of white and black subjects (N = 489, 40% male, 73% white; baseline age, 18-32 years) followed over a period of 12 years as part of the Bogalusa Heart Study, with repeat measurements of CV risk factor variables and liver enzymes. Both at baseline and follow-up, males vs females had higher ALT (P < .01 to .0001) and GGT (P < .0001); blacks vs whites had higher GGT (P < .0001). With respect to persistence in enzyme levels over time, of those individuals who had ALT and GGT at the top quintile specific for age, race, and sex at baseline, about 50% of them continued to remain so with high values after 12 years. Individuals with levels persistently in the highest quintile vs those in the lowest quintile showed higher (P < .0001) body mass index, waist circumference, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, glucose, insulin, insulin resistance index, and systolic and diastolic blood pressures; lower (P < .0001) high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; and higher (P < .05 to .001) prevalence of obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome as defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III, positive parental history of type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. In addition, based on a multivariate analysis using 2 separate models for ALT and GGT, baseline levels of both enzymes were independent predictors of follow-up; insulin resistance index and baseline GGT were also predictive of follow-up systolic blood pressure. Elevations in liver enzymes ALT and GGT, within "reference" range, persist over time and relate to clinically relevant adverse CV risk profile in young adults. Patel DA Tulane Center for Cardiovascular Health, Tulane University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA. Srinivasan SR Xu JH Chen W Berenson GS AdultAlanine TransaminaseCardiovascular DiseasesCross-Sectional StudiesFatty LiverFemaleHumansInsulin ResistanceLiver DiseasesMaleReference ValuesRisk Factorsgamma-Glutamyltransferase Clinical Trial Links Bogalusa Heart Study Patel, Dharmendrakumar A., et al. "Persistent Elevation of Liver Function Enzymes Within the Reference Range Is Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Risk in Young Adults: the Bogalusa Heart Study." Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental, vol. 56, no. 6, 2007, pp. 792-8. Patel DA, Srinivasan SR, Xu JH, et al. Persistent elevation of liver function enzymes within the reference range is associated with increased cardiovascular risk in young adults: the Bogalusa Heart Study. Metabolism. 2007;56(6):792-8. Patel, D. A., Srinivasan, S. R., Xu, J. H., Chen, W., & Berenson, G. S. (2007). Persistent elevation of liver function enzymes within the reference range is associated with increased cardiovascular risk in young adults: the Bogalusa Heart Study. Metabolism: Clinical and Experimental, 56(6), 792-8. Patel DA, et al. Persistent Elevation of Liver Function Enzymes Within the Reference Range Is Associated With Increased Cardiovascular Risk in Young Adults: the Bogalusa Heart Study. Metabolism. 2007;56(6):792-8. PubMed PMID: 17512312. TY - JOUR T1 - Persistent elevation of liver function enzymes within the reference range is associated with increased cardiovascular risk in young adults: the Bogalusa Heart Study. AU - Patel,Dharmendrakumar A, AU - Srinivasan,Sathanur R, AU - Xu,Ji-Hua, AU - Chen,Wei, AU - Berenson,Gerald S, PY - 2006/11/01/received PY - 2007/01/19/accepted PY - 2007/5/22/pubmed PY - 2007/7/21/medline PY - 2007/5/22/entrez SP - 792 EP - 8 JF - Metabolism: clinical and experimental JO - Metabolism VL - 56 IS - 6 N2 - Elevations in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT), markers of liver dysfunction and nonalcoholic fatty liver, are considered as part of the metabolic syndrome and related diseases. However, information is limited regarding the persistence (tracking) in levels of these enzymes over time and their influence on cardiovascular (CV) risk in young adults. The study sample consisted of white and black subjects (N = 489, 40% male, 73% white; baseline age, 18-32 years) followed over a period of 12 years as part of the Bogalusa Heart Study, with repeat measurements of CV risk factor variables and liver enzymes. Both at baseline and follow-up, males vs females had higher ALT (P < .01 to .0001) and GGT (P < .0001); blacks vs whites had higher GGT (P < .0001). With respect to persistence in enzyme levels over time, of those individuals who had ALT and GGT at the top quintile specific for age, race, and sex at baseline, about 50% of them continued to remain so with high values after 12 years. Individuals with levels persistently in the highest quintile vs those in the lowest quintile showed higher (P < .0001) body mass index, waist circumference, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, glucose, insulin, insulin resistance index, and systolic and diastolic blood pressures; lower (P < .0001) high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; and higher (P < .05 to .001) prevalence of obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome as defined by the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III, positive parental history of type 2 diabetes, and coronary heart disease. In addition, based on a multivariate analysis using 2 separate models for ALT and GGT, baseline levels of both enzymes were independent predictors of follow-up; insulin resistance index and baseline GGT were also predictive of follow-up systolic blood pressure. 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__label__wiki	0.904426	0.904426	Desert Dispatch LV Leader Hesperia Star Best of Desert Bootleg barbershops and hair salons thrive as coronavirus stay at home orders persist in some states Josh Peter / USA TODAY Carmelle Harris saw the man standing at the open front door of her house. “Are you here for the haircut?’’ she asked. He was, and so Harris, wearing an N95 face mask, handed sanitary wipes to the man, and led him to the makeshift barber's chairin the living room. Soft music played in the background as a breeze kicked up and wind chimes jingled. The smell of citrus-scented candles and incense co-mingled as the customer, John Batinovich of Hollywood, settled into the barber's chair. “You’ve got a great set up here,’’ he said. It’s also illegal — and during the coronavirus pandemic, the hair industry is drawing legal scrutiny across the country. In Texas, Shelley Luther was arrested after she defied an order to close her salon during the COVID-19 outbreak. She spent two days in jail and was fined $7,000. In Michigan, Karl Manke's professional and business licenses were suspended after he refused to close his barbershop. Manke, 77, was charged with two criminal misdemeanors for defying the governor’s stay-at-home orders. In California, the state has threatened disciplinary action against open salons and said it is investigating 651 related complaints. The city of Los Angeles has filed criminal complaints against four hair salons and one barbershop — along with 55 other businesses — that were open in violation of the city’s Safer at Home orders, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer said last week. Also last week, the Ulster County Department of Health and Mental Health in New York announced that a barber had tested positive for COVID-19 after cutting hair after the state put shutdown orders in place. The number of hairstylists setting up shop at home or coloring and cutting hair at customers’ homes is on the rise as stay-at-home orders in states like California have stretched beyond eight weeks, more than a dozen hair stylists and industry experts told USA TODAY. Financial pressure is cited as the chief reason hairstylists like Harris of Compton, California have put their cosmetology licenses at risk. Two weeks ago, Harris decided she had little choice. “Do I take a chance and get turned into a criminal because I decided to work and pay my bills on time?’’ said Harris, 38. “Or do I just sit and watch my bills pile up, so when the economy does open up I’m thousands and thousands of dollars in debt?’’ There is no legal ambiguity in the state. "California law requires that all services be performed in a licensed establishment,’’ Cheri Gyuro, public information officer for the California Department of Consumer Affairs, told USA TODAY. Similar laws are in effect in every other state, said Steve Sleeper, executive director of the Professional Beauty Association. But the hairstylists and barbers are fighting to regain legal work opportunities during the pandemic. Last week , The Center for American Liberty filed a federal lawsuit against California Gov. Gavin Newsom on behalf of the Professional Beauty Federation of California. It was an attempt to get hair salons reopened statewide. 5,000 miles away, stylists are worried In Connecticut, Salon owner Odete DaSilva said she is among thousands of hairstylists and salon owners urging Gov. Ned Lamont to push back the May 20 date when salons and barbershops will be allowed to reopen. She said they fear the risks of getting infected with COVID-19 are too high to go back to work and allowing them to do so would end their ability to collect unemployment benefits. “It’s such a divisive issue, right?’’ said Steve Sleeper, executive director of the Professional Beauty Association. “Our members are the same way that the rest of the country plays out. Half are thinking, ‘Hey, it’s too soon, let’s wait and make things safe.’ And the other half is, ‘Let’s go-go-go-go.’ “ The sense of urgency led one Southern California hairdresser to create in her garage a makeshift salon, complete with a hood dryer and a shampoo bowl. She spoke on the condition of anonymity because she said her cosmetology license could be revoked but allowed USA TODAY to take photos. Upon arrival, the hairdresser said, her clients have been instructed to text her rather ring the doorbell to keep her two dogs from barking and eliminate unnecessary noise that might draw attention from neighbors. The choice to defy or abide by state orders that govern the hair industry has become part of pandemic politics. After Luther was released from a Dallas jail, Texas senator Ted Cruz got a haircut at her Salon à la Mode. Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced he would pay Luther’s $7,000 fine, although the salon owner now has ample money to handle it. She received more than $500,000 from a GoFundMe campaign that was started a day before she reopened her salon, and recently Luther started a nonprofit called “Courage to Stand.’’ On May 14, Luther told USA TODAY she was driving from to Michigan to offer support for Manke, the barber who is facing jail time after refusing to close his barbershop in Owosso, a town of about 15,000. “My attorneys have been in touch with his attorneys,’’ said Luther, 46. “Even if it’s just showing my face, I need to go out there and support this man. “Right now, I want to speak with actions and make sure everybody in the United States realizes that we’re getting our rights and freedoms taken away, and we need to take them back immediately.’’ Manke did not reply to interview requests. 'Everything is super clean' In an interview at the small stucco house where she lives with two roommates, Harris did not speak about politics. But she spoke intently about health and safety, saying she recently completed two online courses and received COVID-19 certification from Barbicide, a company that sells products designed to clean and disinfect salons. One of Harris’s roommates was helping her disinfect between customers. “Everything is super clean,’’ Harris said of her makeshift salon. But it’s unlikely the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be impressed based on warning it issued May 1 by social media. “The Board urges licensees to follow the stay at home orders,’’ the post read. “If businesses continue to put public health and safety at risk by not following the guidance provided, and if circumstances warrant it, the Board may pursue disciplinary action against their license. This will not be taken lightly.’’ But last week, at the Sassoon Salon in Beverly Hills, the front door was open and a hairstylist was cutting a man’s hair. Neither were wearing a face mask. Susie Mutch, the global marketing director for Sassoon, did not respond to a request for comment. In Brookhaven, Mississippi, Dedra Edwards said she's worried for hairstylists and barbers going back to work after her brother Eugene, a longtime barber, died of COVID-19 in April at the age of 46. Dedra Edwards said her family thinks 46-year-old Eugene Edwards was infected with COVID-19 during a hair show in Jackson, Mississippi on March 15. Eugene Edwards was not wearing a face mask because the hair show was held before the state-at-home order was imposed, according to Dedra Edwards. She said safety should be paramount as salons and barbershops reopen. “I know they’re using masks,’’ Dedra Edwards said. “But you don’t know the client you’re working with, and you can carry COVID-19 and not have any symptoms.’’ Safety was part of the motivation when the Center for American Liberty filed the lawsuit on behalf of the PBFC, said attorney Fred Jones, counsel for the group representing the beauty and barbering industry. “Tell me, what’s safer,” Jones said, “having (hairstylists and barbers) go from one kitchen to the next kitchen? Or having all of those ladies and men come into the controlled environment of the salon, where they maintain cross-contamination controls?'' After entering Harris’s home, Batinovich explained that he'd seen her on Craigslist, where a slew of hairstylists are advertising their services. The demand is high, several hairstylists told USA TODAY, and Harris said she averages between five and 10 customers per day. She is charging $20 a haircut and making about as much as she does when she’s working at a Floyd’s 99 Barbershop. Working with an electric razor, small comb and scissors, Harris needed about 20 minutes to complete Batinovich's haircut. “You look good,’’ she said. Batinovich smiled. “I feel good,’’ he said. vvdailypress.com ~ 13891 Park Ave, Victorville, CA, 92392 ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Cookie Policy ~ Do Not Sell My Personal Information ~ Privacy Policy ~ Terms Of Service ~ Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2283
__label__wiki	0.709078	0.709078	Business Secrets Podcast Episode 35: Facebook Ads [smart_track_player url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/businesssecrets/Business_Secrets_Podcast_Episode_35_mixdown.mp3″ title=”Business Secrets Podcast Episode 35: Facebook Ads” artist=”Robert Kanaat” permalink=”http://businesssecrets.libsyn.com/business-secrets-with-robert-kanaat-facebook-ads” ] This is a transcript from the Business Secrets Podcast With Robert Kanaat. Click here to view and subscribe on iTunes. Hello and welcome to another episode of Business Secrets. My name is Robert Kanaat – founder of wanderlustworker.com, the premier online destination for all things inspirational and transformational. I hope that you guys are having a great week, month, day etc wherever you are listening to this. I greatly appreciate you tuning in. Today I wanted to speak to you about something that could potentially really impact your business. It’s about Facebook ads, or any type of paid ads. But Facebook ads are so great, even after the scandal. They are literally the best way to target your audience. One thing I wanted to share with you guys is really – the big thing I want to share with you guys is really a Facebook ad strategy. I know some of the biggest Facebook ad marketers literally out there. I know this one guy who’s running, who’s managing nine million dollars a month in ad spend. I know another guy who’s managing seven figures a month in ad spend. These individuals are just really inspiring. They’ve really kind of cracked the proverbial code, so to speak. Two really, really cool guys that I met. One was Nicholas Kusmich, I met at the Warroom Mastermind. That’s Roland Frasier’s Mastermind with Ryan Deiss and Perry Belcher. Warroom Mastermind, by the way is great. If you join a Mastermind, this is like one of those masterminds that you should definitely join. Nicholas Kusmich gave me a really great overview of Facebook Ads. I interviewed him for an Entrepreneur Magazine article, and I think it was called like, “How to Make Money with Facebook Ads,” or something like that. So if you’re interested, like go look it up under R.L. Adams. Also recently, I was speaking to another guy. His name is Bryan Bowman. I met him at the Inner Circle For Life Mastermind, which is Russell Brunson’s mastermind. This guy like literally, he is one of the most giving, kind individuals. He just wants to give value. I’m seriously blown away as far as like meeting certain entrepreneurs who like really inspire me. Because for example at Russell Brunson’s Mastermind, I feel like I met the most giving people. The most giving kindhearted people. I was thinking about this. I think that it’s kind of like a trickle down effect, because Russell himself is so giving and kind. He attracts those same kinds of entrepreneurs. I was talking to Bryan, and one thing that Bryan was saying – he kept just sharing and sharing and sharing, and it just like really got my attention. I was thinking like, “Wow this guy like just really wants to give to other people. He just really wants to help people solve the problem, whatever that they’re having – and find a path forward. Because literally at the end of the day, most things boil down to the ads you’re running. It’s about the marketing. If you don’t have marketing, then you don’t have sales. If you don’t have sales, you don’t have a business. The way to find customers is through marketing. A lot of people don’t understand marketing. They’re afraid of it. They cower and run and hide from it. They think that it costs a lot of money to market, and at the end of the day it really doesn’t. But Bryan, I knew that I could reach out to Bryan. Because Bryan was just like – Bryan was just like so giving. The cool thing was, he was available right away to talk to me. We had an in-depth conversation. I know that I told you guys earlier that I was helping a friend build a funnel, supplement funnel. This friend owns a really big sports nutrition, all natural, pharmaceutical grade sports nutrition company. The best, like the biggest one in the UK basically. I’m helping him with a supplement funnel. The crazy thing to me is like, they’ve grown such a big business and they’re doing almost no marketing. But that also shows you the power of having a great product. That’s definitely a slower way to grow your business. His story spans back two decades. But they’ve been written up in all sorts of magazines, stuff like that. But basically they’re not doing much paid marketing at all. This supplement funnel, I was talking to Bryan Bowman. I told him like, “Hey man, I’m going to structure some Facebook ads for this. What would your approach be? Because I know at the Inner Circle you said you do 256 variations of a Facebook ads.” That blew me away. 256 variations of an ad. I said, “Hey man, you are the expert in this area. Can you kind of give me a low down on how this works? Tell me exactly what you’re doing, how you’re doing this, how you’re structuring this. Because I want to structure some Facebook ads.” He said, “First of all, are you doing pixeling, are you pixeling the customers?” I said, “Yes.” Cool thing is – if you don’t know about this, Facebook has a pixel. This pixel, you can drop on a website. When you drop that pixel on a website, Facebook can track all the people, and you can create audiences around them. For example, everybody who visited your home page. Or everybody who visited a product page, or everybody who added a product to the shopping cart but didn’t buy it. Or everybody who bought it, if you want to exclude people who bought. You can create audiences around this. The great thing is – this guy, this friend of mine has a big company. They get a lot of traffic to their site, and so we pixeled that site. We are able to generate a lot of audiences. This is the way that Bryan described to me, and this is what I’m going to be implementing. This might be interesting for you if you are involved in Facebook ads, to go out there and implement. This guy is one of the best, so this information is definitely – like treat it like gold. He tells me that he runs 16 different audiences, four images and four copy angles. But Facebook basically has this dynamic creative. Where it’ll take everything that you dropped into the different ad sets, and it will make the creative around it. 16 audiences, four images, four copy angles. You’re coming up with, basically there are 16 ad sets. So you’re coming up with different ad sets, but Facebook is putting together the creative through dynamic creative. It does dynamic creative through – after you save the ad as a draft, you can come back in and turn on dynamic creative. I didn’t know dynamic creative even existed. Even discovering this was like, that was like gold to me. This is the way that he puts it. He says, “You create eight different audiences based around things like they visited the website, they added a product to the cart, or they visited a product page – and then look alike’s for all of those. Then you do eight different audiences for interests.” Let’s say a specific person is interested in body building, or they’re interested in a certain page or whatever it might be. You also use an email list – for example, to create an audience. So there are 16 different audiences that you’re going to use. Eight of those are audiences from actual website visits and look alike’s, and eight of those are audiences from interests. For each of those, you have four images and four copy angles. By the copy angles – and obviously you want to exclude people who purchased. You can actually create a custom audience using the pixel if you are firing off the purchase event. If you don’t understand any of this, find somebody who does understand because this is very powerful. You exclude people who purchased by putting those people into an audience. For example, I did like everybody who– I created an audience for everybody who purchased in the last 30 days. By doing that, I can exclude them later on when I’m doing my targeting. When you create the images, you should try different types of images. We’re talking about lifestyle images, product images. Whatever it might be, whatever you’re trying to sell. Think about different image angles. But don’t try to get all polished and be like super, super professional. But when it comes to ads though, another great thing is to do 30 to 60 second videos. Not just for the fact that you’re doing the video. Because for example, when you’re targeting interests on Facebook, somebody who is interested in say dogs might want – might have one day liked the dog page, but that doesn’t mean they have a recent interest. When you create a 30 to 60 second video, an education video I’m talking about. Like a thing someone would want to show their friends, because it adds value. For example, like “Three essential building blocks to muscle growth.” These kinds of things, you can target the people who watched 25 to 50% of the video as a re-targeting audience. Or like 75% as a look alike audience. These are crazy, advanced things that you could be doing. But it’s a matter of putting that video together. It’s education and a soft plug at the end, and that’s it. He gave me the example of a client in a dog niche. They have like three million video views. They just created a video on why they loved a certain dog breed. That was it, and why it was the best breed of all. There was a soft plug for the brand at the end. But it was just like an educational, sweet video. It went viral, it had three million views. Your video doesn’t have to go viral. The point is, you want to re-target the people that watched the most of it. This is definitely a unique approach, I’d say to Facebook ads. I found this really, really interesting. I found this information highly educational. I was like, “Man, I got to implement that. I’ve just got to figure out a way.” When it comes to the copy angles, he talks about doing short form and long form. The short form could be anything that’s short and truncated, but to the point. Really kind of well written, that entices people to dig further. One thing is, “The truth about.” He gave me an example. It’s like, “The truth about,” dot, dot, dot. “Here’s the truth about muscle growth. Here’s the truth about, real truth about success. He’s real truth about growing and scaling your business. Here’s the real truth about Facebook ads.” Blah, blah, blah – whatever. “The truth about,” is really good. It usually focuses on this one thing, this one thing that you learned that changed the game for you. “Normally you hear, X, Y and Z. But it has nothing to do with that. But when I found this one little piece – it’s just one little piece, the entire game changed for me.” That’s truth about it. The other one is like a man on a mission. Somebody who went on a mission who wanted to figure something out, and just felt like something was off. He went on this journey of discovery to find it. He figured it out and implemented it, and it changed everything. There are different copy angles that you can use. You just have to test, right? The cool thing is, Facebook allows you to do the dynamic creative. You can add all these into the ad set, and Facebook is just combining them as a dynamic creative. He recommends 16 different ad sets at $5 a day. You really test and see which one is performing the best. You do that for four days, before you start dialling in the one that you feel is going to be the winner. The ad set that’s going to be the winner. I just thought this was such awesome information. You could literally go out there and pay a consultant tens of thousands of dollars for this same information. But I’m basically relaying it back to you. This is a guy who is running millions of dollars in ad spend, and he’s just super cool. Hopefully you got a lot of value out of that. I’m all out of time. Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe on iTunes. Please comment, let me know what you think. Go to wanderlustworker.com and go to the contact tab and send me an email. Give me your thoughts. I greatly appreciate those. Until next time, I will speak to you guys soon. business secrets podcastfacebook ads "Take The FREE Self-Discipline Quiz" Discover How Much Self-Discipline You Have... Take The Quiz Now! I Will Never Spam You! 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__label__wiki	0.584431	0.584431	7 ways to add another dimension to stargazing in Britain The twinkling array of star-themed things to see and do in Britain will blow your mind. Britain’s legacy in the realm of astronomy is unrivalled, from ancient sites of astronomy and the world’s oldest astronomical society to cutting-edge observatories and heart-achingly beautiful stargazing spots. 1. Touch a meteorite at the home of time The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London is the granddaddy of all things astronomical. It’s a Heritage Site of Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy (as well as being part of a Unesco World Heritage site) and for good reason! Built in 1675, it was a working observatory until the 1950s, world-renowned for its accuracy and influence. That’s why the Universal Day officially starts at Greenwich Mean Time. Nowadays you can ogle 18th- and 19th-century instruments used at the Observatory, get hands-on with a 4.5 billion-year-old meteorite, and straddle the marker that represents the home of the world’s time zones at the Prime Meridian. 2. Align with the stars at Stonehenge As well as being the most architecturally sophisticated prehistoric stone circle in the world, Stonehenge is an icon of ancient astronomy. Like the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, it’s a Heritage Site of Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy, and that’s because these ancient stones are precisely aligned along the midwinter sunset-midsummer sunrise solstitial axis (that’s approximately south-west to north-east for you and me). Hence Stonehenge’s legendary midsummer solstice gatherings, which have probably been taking place here in some form or another for millennia. 3. Learn from the professionals at the Royal Astronomical Society A post shared by Royal Astronomical Society (@royalastrosoc) on Aug 15, 2018 at 8:49am PDT The world’s oldest astronomical society was formed in 1820, gained its royal charter from William IV in 1831 and is still going strong in the 21st century. It moved into the impressive Burlington House on London’s Piccadilly in 1874 and has stayed there ever since. Burlington House is the venue for the Royal Astronomical Society’s free and rightly popular series of lunchtime and evening lectures. Arrive early to guarantee admission and listen to some of the world’s leading scientists wax lyrical on topics such as hunting for meteorites in Antarctica and what the future holds for moon exploration. 4. Stargaze from the grounds of a ruined priory in a Dark Sky Reserve Wales’ entire Brecon Beacons National Park is a Dark Sky Reserve, but head to one of these spots for some stargazing with a twist: set up camp at Llanthony Priory and stargaze in the shadows of the ruins of a 13th-century abbey and the awesome Black Mountains that the park is renowned for. On a still night, go to Usk Reservoir to see the stars reflected in the water. If camping’s not your thing, stay at Stargazers Retreat, complete with its own mini observatory and telescope. 5. Stargaze with a dark sky ranger A post shared by A M (@creativecapturesuk) on Jul 17, 2017 at 12:26am PDT Scotland’s Galloway Forest Park is almost as dark as a photographer’s dark room. You can see more than 7,000 stars and the Milky Way arching across the sky. The nearby Selkirk Arms Hotel runs Stargazing Weekends with professional astronomers, too. 6. Join a constellation of astronomers at Europe’s biggest star party A post shared by Kelling Heath Holiday Park (@kelling_heath) on Aug 16, 2018 at 2:35am PDT Twice a year hundreds of astronomers descend on north Norfolk’s Kelling Heath Holiday Park for a weekend dedicated to stargazing. Their autumn equinox sky camp gathering is thought to be the biggest in Europe. This lot are serious about their dark skies, so there are strict rules about lights in the camping field – red-light torches only and no digital screens please. Kelling Heath has woodland lodges and luxury holiday homes, but dedicated stargazers will book a pitch in the Red Field – the furthest spot from any lights. 7. Explore a working centre of astronomy A post shared by Jodrell Bank Observatory (@jodrellbank) on Mar 3, 2018 at 2:30am PST Manchester’s Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is a working centre of astronomy, science and engineering, so you can listen to the sound of the Big Bang or explore our solar system using a clockwork orrery. You can also see the enormous white bowl of the Lovell Telescope (one of the world’s most powerful radio telescopes) while modern astrophysics research goes on in the background. There are all kinds of events, talks and workshops too, from Q&A sessions with resident experts to beginners’ courses in astrophotography. 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__label__wiki	0.722198	0.722198	Bayer-Monsanto Merger Plan Draws US Senate Scrutiny Bayer-Monsanto WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate is taking a closer look Tuesday at a proposed $66 billion merger of American seed and weed-killer company Monsanto and German medicine and farm chemical maker Bayer. The deal would combine two of the six U.S. and European companies that dominate the agrochemical market and would create a global agricultural and chemical giant with a broad array of products. The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, Republican Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa, has said he's concerned that the consolidation could hurt American farmers who are already worried about rising costs. After months of negotiations, last week Monsanto Co., of St. Louis, Missouri, accepted an offer from Bayer AG, of Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer would pay $57 billion to Monsanto shareholders and assume $9 billion in Monsanto debt. The Senate panel is scheduled to ask questions of those two companies and others at a Tuesday hearing on consolidation and competition in the U.S. seed and agrochemical industry. In a statement prepared for the hearing, Grassley noted low crop prices and higher seed prices, saying farmers are under "tremendous pressure'' as the agriculture economy has slowed in the last couple of years. Grassley said antitrust regulators should closely watch consolidation of the agricultural biotech industry and coordinate oversight between agencies. He said the Federal Trade Commission is currently reviewing another merger between Syngenta AG and the China National Chemical Corp and the Justice Department is looking at the merger of Dow Chemical and DuPont. "To me, it looks like this consolidation wave has become a tsunami,'' Grassley said in the prepared remarks. Set to testify are Jim Blome, president and CEO of Bayer CropScience North America, and Robb Fraley, executive vice president and chief technology officer of Monsanto. Officials from Syngenta, Dow AgroSciences and DuPont will also be there. Higher yields? Bayer and Monsanto officials have said the merger could help farmers produce higher yields and meet a rising global food demand. Food could be made more affordable and the companies' combined expertise could help farmers limit chemical use and environmental impact, they said. "It's going to take a lot of innovation to ensure that everybody can be fed,'' and the merged company will be able to speed up product improvements to help, Liam Condon of Bayer Crop Science said last week. Bayer and Monsanto both own a variety of well-known products. Bayer sells crop protection chemicals used to kill weeds, insects and plant fungal diseases and also makes popular pharmaceutical products such as Bayer aspirin, Claritin allergy medicine and Alka Seltzer. Bayer also owns Dr. Scholl's foot products and Coppertone sunscreen. Monsanto sells seeds for fruits, vegetables, corn, soybeans, cotton and other crops, plus heavily advertised Roundup weed killer. The company is a leading producer of genetically modified seeds engineered to resist drought and herbicides, among other things. Activists who oppose those so-called genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have created a grassroots effort to vilify the company, even holding marches on city streets to protest Monsanto by name. Bayer and Monsanto executives so far have not said if the Monsanto name will change. They say the combined company's seeds and North American business will still have a headquarters at Monsanto's St. Louis base. Washington State to Increase Testing Pot for Pesticides More than two years after Washington state launched legal marijuana sales, it's planning to test pot for banned pesticides more regularly. The state's Liquor and Cannabis Board said Thursday it's paying the Washington Department of Agriculture more than $1 million to buy new equipment and hire two full-time workers to conduct the tests. The increased screening is expected to begin early next year and will examine marijuana where regulators have… US Complains About China Farm Trade Practices Washington is accusing Beijing of unfairly tinkering with the prices of corn, wheat, and rice in ways that hurt U.S. exports and farmers. President Barack Obama says Beijing's subsidies distort prices, lead to over-production by Chinese farmers, and "disadvantage" American farmers who export the same crops around the world. U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Tuesday said China's use of "market… By Jim Randle Washington is accusing Beijing of unfairly tinkering with the price of corn, wheat, and rice in ways that hurt U.S. exports and farmers. Tuesday, President Obama said his administration filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization and will push hard to give U.S. farmers a fair chance to sell their goods on global markets. As VOA's Jim Randle reports, hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars are at stake. Study: Protection of Amazon's Biodiversity Could Fuel 'Fourth Industrial Revolution' The Amazon rainforest holds the biological keys to kick-start a "fourth industrial revolution" if its biodiversity is protected, said a study published on Friday. New digital technologies such a 3-D printing and quantum computing create the potential for the Amazon's unique plants to drive major advances in medicine and engineering, said the study by Brazilian scientists. "Leveraging the Amazon's vast biomimetic and biodiversity assets, we…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2289
__label__wiki	0.571084	0.571084	View by department : -- Select Department -- Counseling & Human Development Educational Leadership Teaching & Curriculum Center for Disability and Education Center for Learning in the Digital Age Center for Professional Development & Education Reform Center for Urban Education Success Academic Support Services Admissions Office Communications Deans Office Warner Advancement Finance Information Technology Student Services Mary Jane Curry Teaching & Curriculum LeChase Hall 474 mjcurry@warner.rochester.edu Website: UR Research Page PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison (Curriculum and Instruction) MA, University of Massachusetts - Boston (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) BA, Cornell University (English) Joining the Warner School faculty in 2003, Mary Jane Curry teaches courses in language education, literacy, and academic writing and publishing. Her doctoral seminars have focused on critical literacy, language and literacy across cultures, and language, literacy, and globalization. Curry’s research explores various facets of academic discourse as a barrier or form of cultural capital for users of English as an additional language and other types of “non-traditional” learners. Since 2001, she has conducted funded research on the experiences of scholars and graduate students writing for journal publication. First, she examined the English academic writing and publishing of southern and central European scholars, and more recently, she has been studying the experiences of engineers, particularly women, in publishing research. In a second strand of research undertaken while a research fellow at the Open University Centre for Language and Communications at Milton Keynes, U.K., Curry explored the academic literacy experiences of non-traditional U.K. students taking distance access courses taught over the telephone, work that connected to her dissertation research on immigrant community college students in an academic writing course. Curry is the co-author of A Scholar’s Guide to Getting Published in English: Critical Choices and Practical Strategies (Multilingual Matters, 2013), Academic Writing in a Global Context: The Politics and Practices of Publishing in English (Routledge, 2010) and Teaching Academic Writing: A Toolkit for Higher Education (Routledge, 2002). She is co-editor of Language, Literacy, and Learning in STEM Education: Research Methods and Perspectives from Applied Linguistics (John Benjamins, 2014); Global Academic Publishing: Policies, Perspectives, and Pedagogies (Multilingual Matters, 2018); and Educating Refugee-background Students: Critical Issues and Dynamic Contexts (Multilingual Matters, 2018). She has written articles, reviews, and book chapters on teaching English as a second language, the experiences of immigrant students learning English writing at the community college, and her current research on academic publishing. Curry is the founding director of the Warner School’s Writing Support Services, which offers students free individual consultations, ongoing workshops, and occasional writing retreats. Publications Available on the Web: Recognizing and Misrecognizing Academic Literacy in Higher Education (October 2020 AERA Bourdieu SIG Newsletter) Educating Refugee-Background Students – Introduction Global Academic Publishing – Chapter 1 The Dutch PhD Coach Book Review: A Scholar's Guide to Getting Published in English Action Research for Preparing Reflective Language Teachers Academic Writing in a Global Context: The Politics and Practices of Publishing in English (Routledge, 2010) - Chapter 1 Teaching Academic Writing: A Toolkit for Higher Education (Routledge, 2002) Chapter 1 “Approaches to Teaching Writing" Chapter 2 “Issues in Academic Writing in Higher Education" Publishing Engineering Writing: Access and Participation in Professional Practices 11/20/2020Mary Jane Curry Contributes Reflective Essay on Bourdieu’s Influence on Her Research in AERA SIG Newsletter 7/13/2020Mary Jane Curry Contributes Post on the DoctoralWriting SIG Blog 5/27/2020Global Academic Publishing: An Online Conversation with Mary Jane Curry and Theresa Lillis 3/18/2020Curry Essay on the Inequities of the Growing Dominance of English in Publishing Featured by The Wiley Network (A Reprint of Inside Higher Ed Essay) 4/04/2019Warner School Takes Part in the 2019 AERA Annual Meeting in Toronto 4/04/2019Mary Jane Curry on Multilingual Scholars on Research in Action Podcast 7/10/2018Curry Essay on the Inequities of the Growing Dominance of English in Publishing Featured in Brazilian Journal Roseta (A Reprint of Inside Higher Ed Essay) 6/05/2018Multilingual Matters Blog Post Features Curry’s New Book on Refugee-Background Students 5/18/2018Warner Professor Co-Edits Book on Education of Refugee-Background Students 4/27/2018Chronicle of Higher Education Spotlights Mary Jane Curry's Book on Global Academic Publishing 3/14/2018Wednesday Lunch Hour - Peer Reviewing Manuscripts for Journals: Editor's Perspective 3/13/2018Mary Jane Curry Writes About the Inequities of the Growing Dominance of English in Publishing on Inside Higher Ed 1/29/2018Doctoral Writing SIG Blog Features Advice on Organizing a Writing Camp from Mary Jane Curry and Jayne Lammers 11/29/2017New Book Examines the Struggle for Linguistic Equity in Global Academic Publishing 7/06/2017New Global Academy Jobs Blog Coauthored by Mary Jane Curry 4/20/2016Wednesday Lunch Hour - A Faculty Fulbright Fellowship: Living, Working and Researching in Chile 1/13/2016Mary Jane Curry Quoted in BBC News Story on the Rise of English in Higher Ed & Research 9/24/2015Mary Jane Curry Blogs About Her New Book Series on Knowledge Production 3/23/2015Curry to Co-Edit New Book Series on Knowledge Production 3/20/2015Mary Jane Curry on Academic Publishing on Doctoral Writing SIG Blog 7/30/2014Professor Mary Jane Curry Co-edits, Professor Jeffrey Choppin Contributes to New Book Exploring the Role of Applied Linguistics in STEM Education 12/11/2013Wednesday Lunch Talk — Getting Published (in English): Choices and Strategies 11/25/2013Warner Professor Publishes Guide to Getting Published in English 9/18/2013Wednesday Lunch Talk - Transitions: Collaboratively Developing a Curriculum on Future Educational Choices for English Learners 5/06/2013Curry on Fulbright Grant in Campus Times 4/22/2013Warner School Professor Named Fulbright Scholar in Chile 3/26/2013Film Event - Childhood in Translation 2/25/2013Curry on Online Textbooks in Democrat and Chronicle 2/20/2013Warner to Show Childhood in Translation Documentary as Part of Immigrant Series 2/15/2013Curry Participates in Guardian Higher Education Live Chat on English in Higher Education 1/24/2013Free Film Showing, Discussion for 9500 Liberty Documents the Immigration Policy Debate 9/11/2012Film Showing, Discussion for Nickel City Smiler Uncovers the Struggles Refugees Face 8/15/2012Mary Jane Curry on the Benefits of Bilingual Programs in El Mensajero Católico 6/05/2012Project CELLS Featured on ConXion 5/22/2012U.S. Department of Education Awards $1.95 Million to Warner School of Education: Grant Will Help Improve Classroom Instruction for English Learners 5/21/2012Mary Jane Curry Quoted in RBJ on Project CELLS 1/12/2011Free Movie Screening, Expert Panel for Schooling the World Aims to Draw Attention to the Effects of Western Education on Indigenous Cultures 12/19/2010 Democrat and Chronicle Author Spotlight on Mary Jane Curry 9/15/2010Publishing Productivity in STEM Fields: Exploring Why Women Publish Less than Men 7/01/2010New Book Explores the Consequences of English as the Dominant Language in Global Academic Journal Publishing 11/30/2009Curry Comments on Early Foreign Language Programs in Democrat and Chronicle 7/01/2009Two Warner Faculty Earn Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor 4/06/2007Curry Quoted in Science Magazine on the Challenges Scholars Encounter with Publishing in English 2/25/2007Skalny Center Luncheon Talk by Mary Jane Curry 9/01/2004Warner Institutes New Student Support Initiatives 8/01/2003Warner Welcomes New Faculty, Staff, and Students ED513 Academic Writing for Educators ED409 Language and Literacy in Education ED582 Critical Literacy ED515 Writing for Journal Publication ED515A The Social Practices of Academic Journal Publishing ED515B Writing an Academic Journal Article ED515C Responding to Feedback and Revising a Journal Manuscript	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2290
__label__wiki	0.836502	0.836502	Waste & Recycling Expo Annexair to build with biocomposites by Waste & Recycling Staff SAINT-GERMAIN-DE-GRANTHAM, QC – Annexair will receive a repayable contribution of $3 million from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). Annexair manufactures energy-efficient ventilation units and the financial assistance will help it create ventilation unit casings from biocomposites. Replacing the traditional steel casings will lead to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enable the recovery of 30 to 60 million plastic bottles annually. The new biocomposite casings will enable the business to get a head start on its competitors by offering an environmentally friendly product that is twice as durable as traditional products. “We are the first in the world to make such a major shift in the HVAC industry,” said Annexair president François Lemieux. “And above all, we are proud to help reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) through our ecological production, new reinvented factory and new biocomposite product.” This funding will also help the business integrate its manufacturing operations into a new ultra-modern 300,000-square-foot factory. Government of Canada support will focus more specifically on the acquisition and installation of digital equipment, enabling the creation of many jobs and attracting the next generation of high-tech workers. Founded in 1998, Annexair specializes in manufacturing and designing high-quality energy-efficient air handling systems. With 281 employees and $60M in sales this year, Annexair exports 99 percent of its products to the United States. Insurer doing away with plastic cards Lavazza and TerraCycle recycle over 156 million pods The electric circle - EV battery recycling Ontario says waste services are essential Industrial and Hazardous Waste: A Classification Overview Opportunities for Textile Recycling Incineration in Canada Waste-to-Energy in Canada Hydrogen from garbage? © Copyright 2021 Newcom	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2291
__label__wiki	0.591883	0.591883	Instagram Changing from 3 to 4 Grid? Home / Blog / Instagram Changing from 3 to 4 Grid? Reports have emerged that Instagram is considering changing the current 3 grid system to a 4 grid system. Whilst many could not care less about this news, it has been met with outrage by many Instagram users who use the three grid system as a way to express their art and creativity. Many individuals, fashion houses and creatives use the format to create larger images when viewed from the grid. What has Instagram got to say? Instagram states that this change is a positive one and will improve the experience on Instagram for its users. Whilst the images will appear smaller when viewed in the grid, it will allow users to view more with less scrolling. Part of the reasoning behind the proposed move is due to the devices now used to view Instagram posts when compared to when Instagram was launched back in 2010. At that point the most popular phone was the iPhone 4 which had a 3.5 inch screen, now the more popular phones such as the Galaxy S8 with a 5.8 inch display have larger screens. Changing the format to better suit these new devices does makes sense. But I Prefer the 3 grid system! Instagram has yet to confirm whether this change will be rolled out to all. However, if you are one of those who have a particular set of images using the three grid system then you could make use of the archive tool to remove images that would ‘destroy’ the order of your images. Currently many social bloggers are not recommending that you delete the images as there is a chance that Instagram could reverse their decision –it would certainly not be the first time social platforms have done this. Would this move make Instagram unpopular? It’s unlikely. After all, Instagram currently has around 700 million active monthly users, it would take a lot to make that many people abandon the platform. The Importance of being adaptable If your business uses social channels such as Instagram, then you should make sure that your social strategies can be adapted to suit the changing environment of the online world. Whether Instagram makes this change or not, having the ability to make adjustments where needed will ensure that your business continues to make the most out of Instagram and what it has to offer. Should you need any assistance with your social media accounts, whether that is Instagram Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn, then simply get in touch with Digital Nachos today. Published: 25th Sep 2017	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2292
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__label__wiki	0.918769	0.918769	writebetter@writingproject.co.uk In-House Workshops Open Workshops Writing Audits Individual Consultation Sanjida O’Connell Launch of Bone By Bone by Sanjida Kay, Waterstones, The Galleries, Bristol. ©Barbara Evripidou2016; m: 07879443963; barbara@firstavenuephotography.com Dr Sanjida O’Connell is a novelist and non-fiction writer. She runs workshops for entrepreneurs that focus particularly on writing for social media, helping clients gain confidence, express themselves effectively to their customers, and promote themselves and their work. She has a science background and has worked as a documentary director and a science writer for newspapers and magazines, and enjoys the challenge of turning difficult ideas into easy-to-read prose. She is an RLF fellow at the University of Bristol and also works with the charity, First Story, which aims to change young disadvantaged people’s lives through writing. Her books include the thrillers Bone By Bone and The Stolen Child, and she has been shortlisted for several awards. Terms & Conditions \| Privacy Policy \| Cookies Policy Copyright © 2021 Writing Project \| Website by Fidgety Lizard	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2305
__label__wiki	0.883994	0.883994	U.S. Army Delays New Recruits' Basic Training Due To Coronavirus Published April 6, 2020 at 4:19 PM EDT Recent Army basic combat training graduates have their temperatures taken as they arrive at Fort Lee, Va., on March 31, after being transported using sterilized buses from Fort Jackson, S.C. The Army says it will delay basic training due to COVID-19. The U.S. Army will not bring a new class of recruits into basic combat training due to disruptions and safety concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic, as an order to delay the process for at least two weeks took effect on Monday. Recruits who have already begun their early training will keep working under recently introduced screening and safety guidelines, the Army says. "The decision to pause the shipment of trainees to BCT for two weeks will allow leaders to focus on setting conditions so movement can be conducted in a safer manner in the future," said Gen. Paul E. Funk II, commander of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Funk said that trainees who are already in the pipeline of Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training – the second, career-centric portion of the service's initial training process – have been undergoing "social-distanced-enabled training" and other measures to cut down on the risk of spreading the deadly coronavirus. The Army has also cut down on the amount of movement of its soldiers and trainees. There are 7 days in a week and we use all 7! Great job @2_39IN and 3-60IN on training and educating our Soldiers in the social distance environment 👍🏾 #StopTheSpread #lead @CSM_Gan @USACIMT @TradocDCG pic.twitter.com/YHTEP1piU7 — Fort Jackson Commanding General (@fortjacksoncg) April 4, 2020 As it announced the delay of basic training on Monday, the Army stated, "This tactical pause will allow commands to ensure appropriate safety measures are in place and are operating effectively at training installations." Last week, the Army said recruits and trainees who are experiencing financial hardship because of delays to their basic training could apply for help from a new program that can "provide the pay of an active-duty private to eligible Future Soldiers who have had their basic training dates rescheduled based on the risk level of the virus in their area." The U.S. Army has four basic training locations: Fort Jackson, near Columbia, S.C.; Fort Leonard Wood, near St. Robert, Mo.; Fort Sill, near Lawton, Okla.; and Fort Benning, near Columbus, Ga.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2307
__label__wiki	0.86296	0.86296	Indian Prime Minister Lays Cornerstone For Controversial Hindu Temple By Lauren Frayer Published August 5, 2020 at 5:50 AM EDT RACHEL MARTIN, HOST: India's prime minister made a rare pandemic-era trip out of the capital today. He went to a northern Indian town called Ayodhya. It's where Hindu extremists tore down a 16th-century mosque nearly 30 years ago. Now Hindus are building their own temple on that very spot, and the prime minister laid the cornerstone. NPR's India correspondent Lauren Frayer has reported from Ayodhya in the past and is following the news there today and joins us now. Hi, Lauren. LAUREN FRAYER, BYLINE: Hi. Good morning. MARTIN: Good morning. So can you just put what happened today in the context of this place and its history? FRAYER: Yeah, so Ayodhya's old quarter is this beautiful warren of multicolored alleyways housing small temples, and Hindu faithful believe one of their gods, Ram, was born there. But, actually, it's one of the most sensitive places in all of India for Hindu-Muslim tensions, and that's because there used to be this huge triple-domed mosque right in the middle of town. It was built in the 16th century. But in 1992, Hindu extremists tore it down. Riots spread across India, and thousands of mostly Muslims were killed. Hindu nationalists have long wanted to build a temple on those ruins, and today, they started doing it. Here's what it sounds like in Ayodhya today. UNIDENTIFIED PRIEST: (Chanting in non-English language). FRAYER: Those are Hindu priests chanting prayers as the prime minister, Narendra Modi, wearing a surgical mask, inaugurated construction of this temple, saying Hindus have waited centuries for this. MARTIN: I mean, you note he's wearing a mask, and we are in the middle of a global pandemic, right? Why did Modi prioritize this right now? FRAYER: We certainly are. Well, Modi is a Hindu nationalist, and this was actually one of his big campaign promises. Many members of his base have been waiting, you know, nearly 30 years for this, especially devotees of the Hindu god Lord Ram, or Rama as he's sometimes called. Suhag Shukla is the executive director of the Hindu American Foundation. She's been watching all of this from Philadelphia. SUHAG SHUKLA: Lord Rama plays so centrally to Hindu beliefs and practices, so there are millions of Hindus who will celebrating as a day of closure and maybe the start of healing. FRAYER: Part of the reason this is a long time coming is that the actual land under the mosque's ruins had been tied up in a legal battle. Late last year, India's Supreme Court gave Hindus control over that land, and that's what allowed the construction to go ahead today. But, certainly, not everybody sees this as closure and healing. MARTIN: Presumably, you're talking about the families of the Muslims who were killed there. I mean, how are they reacting to this? FRAYER: That's right. Well - and also secularists. I mean, India's constitution defines the country as a secular republic. There are people who think, you know, the prime minister shouldn't be involved in religious matters. But India has really changed under Narendra Modi. Hindu priests hold prestigious jobs in his government - and also Muslims, as you mentioned. One prominent Muslim group called today's events unjust and oppressive. India has 200 million Muslims. Rana Ayyub is one of them. She was 9 years old when the Babri mosque was destroyed and riots spread across India. She had to go into hiding. RANA AYYUB: The word Ayodhya means fear, intimidation, taking our agency away from us, of making us somebody who did not have equal rights over our own country. FRAYER: And so today is also painful for Muslims because it's the anniversary of a crackdown in Kashmir, India's only Muslim-majority state. It's been one year since India revoked Kashmir's autonomy, flooded the streets with troops and cut off the Internet there. MARTIN: NPR's India correspondent Lauren Frayer with this story. Thanks for bringing it to us, Lauren. FRAYER: You're welcome. (SOUNDBITE OF KIASMOS' "DRAGGED") Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. Lauren Frayer Lauren Frayer covers India for NPR News. In June 2018, she opened a new NPR bureau in India's biggest city, its financial center, and the heart of Bollywood—Mumbai. See stories by Lauren Frayer	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2308
__label__cc	0.664673	0.335327	Foldable smartphones to total 30 million units by 2023: Gartner Mobiles News By Xite - April 9, 2019 In the short term, Gartner analysts expect manufacturers to provide more form factor experimentation with foldable phones, as they aim to understand optimal usability patterns and user preferences. As a number of OEM’s unveiled foldable smartphones during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Gartner estimates that foldable smartphones will account for five per cent of the high-end phones by 2023, amounting to 30 million units. ‘We expect that users will use a foldable phone as they do their regular smartphone, picking it up hundreds of times a day, unfolding it sporadically and typing on its plastic screen, which may scratch quickly depending on the way it folds,’ said Roberta Cozza, Research Director, Gartner. However, during the next five years, the foldable phones will remain a niche product owing to the several manufacturing challenges. In addition to the bendable screen, the price is a barrier which is expected to decline with time. Currently, priced at approx. $2,000, foldable phones present too many trade-offs, even for many early technology adopters. The market research firm further believes that global shipments of devices consisting of PCs, tablets and mobile phones are on pace to reach 2.21 billion units in 2019, exhibiting flat growth year over year. The PC market is expected to continue its downward trend, while the mobile phone market is set to return to growth in 2020. For the eighth consecutive year, the PC market is at a standstill. The PC shipments will total 258 million units in 2019, a 0.6 per cent decline from 2018. Traditional PCs are set to decline thee per cent in 2019 to total 189 million units. Consumers are increasingly retiring their PCs but not replacing them, with shipments down by another 2.5 million units in 2019. For businesses, the Windows 10 migration continues into the next phase. Gartner analysts predict that Windows 10 will represent 75 per cent of the professional PC market by 2021. The shipments of mobile phones are estimated to reach 1.8 billion units in 2019, a decline of 0.5 per cent year over year. Consumers now have reached a threshold and are not ready to upgrade unless new smartphones provide significant new utility, efficiency or experiences. Gartner expects that the high-end mobile phone market will continue to show a decline in mature markets during 2019. In 2020, the mobile phone market is forecast to return to growth, with increase of 1.2 percent in shipments from 2019. ‘Nevertheless, vendors need to realise that consumers are extending the lifetime of their phones. Gartner expects the average high-end phone lifetime to increase from 2.6 years to 2.8 years through 2023,’ added Cozza. Next Article: Samsung Galaxy A32 5G is the company's most affordable 5G smartphone	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2309
__label__wiki	0.966478	0.966478	Freida Pinto To Star In & EP ‘Spy Princess’ Limited Series About Noor Inayat Khan From Olivia Hetreed & Red Room Films Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski Slumdog Millionaire star Freida Pinto is set to star in and executive produce Spy Princess, a limited series based on Shrabani Basu’s Spy Princess: The Life of Noor Inayat Khan, the definitive biography of Noor’s life, from writer Olivia Hetreed (Girl With a Pearl Earring) and Red Room Films. Hetreed will pen the adaptation based on the book, and Basu will serve as a consultant on the series. More from Deadline Freida Pinto To Star In & Produce 'The Henna Artist' TV Series In Works From Miramax TV & Michael Edelstein Constance Wu & Sam Heughan Join Freida Pinto, Sope Dirisu In Period Rom-Com 'Mr Malcolm's List' - Cannes Tribeca Sci-Fi Romancer 'Only' With Freida Pinto & Leslie Odom Jr To Hit Theaters In Vertical Deal Noor was the first female wireless operator sent into occupied France in 1943 – a role with a life expectancy of just six weeks. “She was a fierce and amazing woman, the most unlikely heroine of World War 2,” Pinto said. “Sending women to the front line is controversial even now. Then it was unthinkable. Sending a Sufi mystic, who won’t use a gun, daughter of a long-haired Indian Guru who preaches love and peace – ridiculous! But Noor thrives, not in spite of her differences, but because of them. Her struggle to reconcile her values with the desire to find her own path and with her complex sense of duty, is something I am so excited to explore and to recreate.” Red Room Films’ founder, Claire Ingham, pursued the story after discovering a photograph of Noor in uniform. He will executive produce alongside Hetreed and her Sympathetic Ink partner, Andy Paterson. Anand Tucker, who worked with the Sympathetic team on the Oscar and BAFTA-nominated films Girl With A Pearl Earring and Hilary and Jackie, will direct. “Olivia has crafted Noor’s story into something very powerful, thrilling and extremely relevant” says Pinto. “Noor is unlike all the other female superheroes, warriors and badass women I see in film and TV, who train so hard and are so great with all the physical stuff, almost leaving us mere mortals to believe that courage means being good at everything. Noor has a quiet strength that she’s not entirely aware of. Alone in Paris, she lives and loves more intensely in a few months than most of us do in a lifetime, helping establish the ‘Secret Armies’ of the Resistance who will rise up on D-Day, astonishing the men who said she should never have been sent to the front line.” Hetreed co-wrote the screenplay for the Oscar-nominated Girl With a Pearl Earring. Her other writing credits include the features Wuthering Heights and historical drama Finding Altamira. “At a time when conflicts about race, identity and patriotism have a new and frightening energy, Noor’s character and her nail-biting story of hair’s-breadth escapes and life and death choices, offer us the picture of a heroine who defies every prejudice and stereotype,” said Hetreed. Added Tucker, “Olivia has created a spy thriller, a love story and a search for identity, the true story of a remarkable and complex woman doing the most dangerous job imaginable. Our series challenges ideas of heroism and the portrayal of Asian women on screen – often victims, sometimes terrorists – never the hero – and we are all thrilled to collaborate with Freida to bring Noor’s incredible story to life.” Pinto also is producing and set to star in The Henna Artist, based on Alka Joshi’s bestselling debut novel which is in series development at Miramax TV. She is repped by CAA, Principal Entertainment LA and Cohen & Gardner. Best of Deadline U.S. Covid-19 Update: Virus Killed Nearly 4,000 Americans On Wednesday As Fauci Warns, "Things Will Get Worse" Coronavirus: Movies That Have Halted Or Delayed Production Amid Outbreak Hong Kong Filmart Postponed Due To Coronavirus Fears; Event Moves Two Weeks Before Toronto Sign up for Deadline's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2310
__label__wiki	0.974252	0.974252	Titan's Air Jordans Are a History Lesson in Filipino Sneaker Culture Riley Jones Image via Complex Original It's generally accepted that the roots of American sneaker culture date back to 1985's Air Jordan 1. 8,000 miles away in the Philippines, a much different history is being written. Basketball has always been beloved by the country—it's said to be the nation's most popular sport, and the Philippine Basketball Association is one of the oldest professional leagues in the world. But Filipino fascination with the game didn't spawn the same fandom over performance footwear in the '90s that it did in the US. And during the 2000s, there was no "Pigeon" Dunk riot in Manila like the one in NYC. In fact, there were barely any line-ups for sneakers at all. That started to change with the Air Jordan 23, specifically the ultra-limited "Titanium" style. Released in January 2008, the debut colorway of Michael Jordan's 23rd signature sneaker blended white and silver with light blue. The shoe was individually numbered through 1,058 pairs and made available only at the top 23 Jordan Brand accounts worldwide. Despite not yet having the fervent sneaker thirst we had in the States, a Nike store in the Philippines was one of the lucky bunch to make the cut. The "Titanium" Air Jordan 23 grabbed the attention of an already bubbling Filipino sneaker community, turning the phenomenon from underground to near-mainstream overnight. The 2008 Air Jordan 23 "Titanium" The team at Titan, a Manila-based basketball concept retailer founded in 2010 that also functions as a barbershop and publishing agency, remembers this moment well. Titan brand connections director Nikko Ramos pegs the “Titanium” Air Jordan 23 release as a "watershed moment" for the culture in the Philippines. "[The release] merged these small, niche sneaker communities that were on forums and online groups or smaller meet-ups before, and kind of really brought that piece of culture into the mainstream," says Ramos. "We feel that's a big moment where everybody really saw what that culture was like and got into that culture. It was two years before Titan was founded, but a lot of our founders were either there on that day or actually had a hand in working that launch and putting it together. I like to believe that played a super significant part in them really saying, ‘There's room for a brand and a store that's going to cater to this community.’" In celebration of Titan's 10th anniversary, the store's first-ever collaboration with Jordan Brand pays homage to that defining moment in Filipino sneaker culture. Made up of two shoes, the aforementioned Air Jordan 23 ($250) and the most recent performance game shoe, the Air Jordan 35 ($200), Titan's project bridges the gap between the area's first major sneaker moment and today's most advanced Air Jordan. The collaboration released today in the Philippines exclusively through Titan, and will launch globally on December 29. The North American release takes place on January 23. Image via Titan Both shoes use similar color schemes, with the Air Jordan 23 taking loose inspiration from the model's original "Black Stealth" colorway. Notable for being the first Jordan model to use Nike's eco-friendly Considered construction, the Air Jordan 23 was left mostly unchanged, keeping its premium leather paneling, elaborate embroidery, thumbprint details, and more. New additions include a repeating pattern of Titan's lightning bolt stitched throughout the upper in place of the model's usual designs, co-branded metal tongue badges, and the store's signature black, white, red, and gold colors. During the design process, the Titan team discovered why the Air Jordan 23 hasn't been reissued much over the years. "Getting into the process of actually trying to create a new 23, I guess that's when we found out how rare it is," Ramos says. "That the reason why it's so rare, is because whether it's the molds or how it's made, the intricate detailing that has to go into an upper for a 23. That's when we realized there's a reason they don't mass produce these anymore. There's a reason they didn't mass produce it too much to begin with. It's not the easiest sneaker to make, and it shows.” Described as the flashier "YouTube highlight reel" of the pack, the Air Jordan 23 includes a subtle Easter egg callback to its original design inspiration. On the medial side of the shoe, you'll find the Nike style code 318376-001, which is what was used in 2008 for the "Black Stealth" Jordan 23. This obscure detail is the sort of thing that most consumers might overlook, but it speaks to how much thought Titan put into the design process. The Air Jordan 35 follows a similar theme. This modernized execution of Titan's vision dials the details back a bit, allowing the model's tech and design to stand out, while the colors are a throwback to late '90s, early 2000s athletic color blocking. "We wanted to really give a tribute to the game shoe, and do a game shoe right, in the sense that we didn't want to overcomplicate it, and we really wanted this to be about performance," Ramos says. "And hopefully once everybody's able to go back to the courts and play again, this is what they'll go to. Hopefully they'll wear them out." Titan's lightning bolt pattern is debossed onto the black heel of the Air Jordan 35, while the mostly white upper is contrasted by crimson Flightwire strands. Like the 23, the Jordan 35 includes a reference to one of its design inspirations, with another hidden style code on the medial heel. This time, it's DA2371-100, which is the number for the Fragment x Air Jordan 35. Although 2008’s “Titanium” Air Jordan 23 elevated the Philippines’ interest in sneaker culture, things had been trending in that direction for a few years. 2006 saw the release of the Philippines-themed Nike Air Force 1 Insideout. After the "Titanium," 2009’s Hyperdunk was another example of the country’s connection to basketball. More recently, Titan has collaborated with Nike Basketball on the “Agimat” LeBron 16 Low and the LeBron 17 Low in 2019 and 2020, respectively. And weeks ago, Jordan Brand marked the opening of its first Manila store with a premium pair of Air Jordan 4s limited to 150 pairs. Titan is hoping its new Air Jordan collaboration will inspire the next Filipino brand to flourish. “I know it's kind of maybe not common practice, but we're seeding this to retailers,” Ramos said. “Guys who work at various retailers here in the Philippines. I guess conventionalism would tell you that we're kind of competitors in that way, but we like to see this as kind of a big moment for Philippines brands. We may be first through the door, but want to keep it open for another brand to come in.” Titan Confirms Release Date for Air Jordan 23 Collaboration The Titan x Air Jordan 35 Begins Releasing Next Week Titan's LeBron 17 Low Collab Drops Next Month More Complex The Complex SHOP: Designer Clothing and Brands Complex Podcast Network Sole Collector Mobile App - Your app for the Sneaker World Sneaker of the Year: The Best Since ’85 Book - Now available for pre-order! Follow Complex on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, TikTok	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2313
__label__wiki	0.686176	0.686176	This new module keeps Philips Hue bulbs connected even when the wall switch gets flipped Greg Kumparak Philips Hue bulbs are pretty great, but they have a mortal enemy: the humble light switch. If you've got a Hue bulb tied to a standard light switch, flipping that switch means the Hue bulb loses power completely... along with any fancy tricks like controlling the bulb through your phone or a voice assistant. A few solutions for this exist, but mostly involve swapping out the switch in question for something with a bit more smarts. This morning Signify (the company previously known as Philips Lighting) announced an official solution that works with your existing switches, albeit with a caveat or two. Called the "wall switch module," it's expected to ship later this year — spring if you're in Europe, or summer if you're in North America. Once wired up, it turns your existing light switch into something more like a Hue controller, allowing it to toggle between different light presets rather than simply cutting power. At $40 each (or $70 for a two-pack), it's... not cheap. Add in the fact that it's powered by a battery (presumably to remove the need for a neutral wire and simplify installation) with an estimated lifespan of ~five years, this probably isn't something you want to implement house-wide. But for a single light switch or two, it seems like a decent solution. The company also announced a few new Hue accessories, in case you're looking to expand your collection: A revised version of its portable dimmer switch, which will ship in February and cost $25. The separate on/off buttons are becoming a single toggle, and a "Hue" button is being added to let you trigger a specific lighting scene. A new light bar, the Philips Hue Amarant, which is meant to live outside and be mounted on the ground or an overhang. It'll ship in March in North America, and cost $170 each (though you'll also need an outdoor Hue power supply box, which will add $60-$70 to the price if you don't have one already.) Philips Hue’s new Play gradient lightstrip promises a big upgrade for home entertainment spaces The 8 Best Indoor Grow Lights to Help Your Plants Survive Winter Helping your houseplants survive winter can feel like an exercise in futility. The days are short, sunshine is sparse and before long, you may notice your... Le Creuset Just Dropped a Brand New Colorway and You Can Get It on Sale A blend of two colors, Agave is a first for the cookware company.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2314
__label__wiki	0.582574	0.582574	Pandora Expects to Post Organic Growth in Q4 Mimosa Spencer PARIS — Pandora said it expects to post organic sales growth over the fourth quarter, in the range of 3 to 4 percent, signaling improved business at the end of the year. In a preliminary results released Monday, the Copenhagen-based jeweler added that annual organic sales will likely be down around 11 percent, exceeding the guidance for a decline of between 14 and 17 percent, as indicated during the third quarter of last year. The Year of Ox Capsules Collections Pandora, which has a sprawling store network in shopping malls around the world, has been hit hard by coronavirus store closures. Around 10 percent of its stores were temporarily shut over the fourth quarter — the key holiday spending period — while today the proportion has swelled to 25 percent. Rising cases of COVID-19 have clouded the outlook for the year, the company said, noting it creates “elevated uncertainty” about the financial performance for 2021. The jewelry maker also said it expects a margin on earnings before interest and taxes of around 20 percent, outpacing its previous guidance for 17.5 to 19 percent. Sell-out growth over the fourth quarter is expected to be around 1 percent. As consumers spend less on travel these days, there has a been a shift toward splashing out on gifts and discretionary goods, Pandora said, noting this resulted in a “nonrecurring positive impact” that helped offset store closures. Pandora has been focusing on new product pillars while collaborations with “Harry Potter,” “Star Wars” and Millie Bobby Brown have helped bolster the jeweler’s popularity. Full year results will be released on Feb. 4. Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Signet Jewelers’ Holiday E-commerce Sales Soar, Updates Guidance The jeweler is now expecting fourth-quarter sales to be between $2.10 billion and $2.12 billion. Retail Sales Declines Continued in December December retail and food service sales fell a seasonally adjusted 0.7 percent from November — a sharper decline than the 0.1 percent drop economists projected. But that official reading from the Census Bureau showed some improvement from November, when sales declined by 1.4 percent. There was also year-over-year improvement, with December sales up 2.9 percent […] Nordstrom’s Holiday Sales Declined 22 Percent CEO Erik Nordstrom said the double-digit drop was in line with expectations. Retail Sales Decline for Third Straight Month — But Clothing and Accessories Stores See Uptick Retail sales in December fell 0.7% to $540.9 billion. These Are the Top Home Organizers for Hire in the Country Find out if they're based in your state! Primark Stung by COVID-19 Closures, and No E-commerce Strategy The mass-market fashion giant said 76 percent of its worldwide retail selling space remains shut, and if closures persist into late February, sales losses could mount to 1.05 billion pounds. Target’s Explosive Holiday Sales Growth Was Driven By Curbside Pickup & These Same-Day Services Its total comps advanced 17.2% for the months of November and December.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2315
__label__wiki	0.730596	0.730596	Get your sweatpants ready, virtual CES 2021 is about to begin! Billy Steele ·Senior News Editor The Engadget CES 2021 virtual stage Instead of braving the hordes in endless trade show halls, questionable restrooms and very poor food decisions, we’ve swapped our badges for comfy clothes and solitude for CES 2021. The first ever virtual edition of the show doesn’t officially start until next week, but companies are already making announcements at a rapid pace. We’re poised to cover all the news remotely as it hits — from the latest TVs to wearables and more. We’re also replacing our usual stage show with a fully virtual experience. Each day of CES, we’ll offer a collection of press conference reactions, interviews and more live from our virtual venue. You’ll be able to watch everything on the Engadget homepage, starting Monday, January 11th at 7:30AM ET. And of course, we’re in charge of the official Best of CES Awards once again this year. Submissions are open, and after a painstaking selection process, we’ll announce the winners before the end of the 2021 virtual festivities. As always, our readers will have their say, so be sure to cast your vote when the time comes. Find out who will take home top honors in over a dozen categories on Wednesday, January 13th at 4:30PM ET. For now, follow all of the pre-show news right here! KAHF-Designated Hospitals Ensure Safe Korea With Thorough K-Quarantine and Advanced Medical System KAHF-Designated Hospitals protect rights for international patients and offer excellent medical services through K-Quarantine. Lipidor and Cannassure enter exclusive licensing agreement regarding topical medical cannabis products based on Lipidor's AKVANO® technology Lipidor AB (Nasdaq First North:LIPI) today announced that the Company has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Cannassure Therapeutics Ltd. (TASE:CSURE), an Israeli company specializing in the development and manufacture of innovative medicinal cannabis products. Under the agreement, Cannassure has the exclusive right to use Lipidor's proprietary drug delivery technology AKVANO® in medicinal cannabis products for the treatment of selected indications such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, pain and lesions. Lipidor receives a royalty of 15-17.5% on future product sales. When a predetermined accumulated sales volume is achieved, Lipidor will receive an additional milestone payment in the form of 1% of the share capital value of Cannassure, up to a maximum of EUR 350,000. Lipidor's projection is that this milestone compensation will be paid within a two-year period. AKVA group ASA: Update cyber-attack As communicated January 10, AKVA group (“AKVA” or “the company”), has been subject to a severe cyber-attack where several key systems were shut down. AKVA’s technical team, with support from external expertise, has detected the root cause of the system shut-down and will gradually restore the IT systems. Further information about the incident and the remedies deployed will not be made available as the police is still investigating the incident. AKVA has in a short time made significant efforts to review IT security and ensure a secure operating environment for the group's IT systems. The company and its subsidiaries will be operative while restarting the IT systems, but manual operations will still be required for a period. It is too early to assess the financial impact of the cyber-attack, but the company will incur significant non-recurring costs during Q1 2021 related to the cyber-attack and mitigating measures. Further details will be reported in connection with the presentation of the Q4 results on February 19, 2021. Dated: 18 January 2021AKVA group ASA Web: www.akvagroup.com CONTACTS: Knut Nesse Chief Executive OfficerPhone:+47 51 77 85 00Mobile:+47 91 37 62 20E-mail:knesse@akvagroup.com This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act The scene was familiar on the PGA Tour, except that it typically involves the winner. The Sony Open wasn't even over and Chris Kirk had reason to celebrate. Kirk's pitch was perfect, leading to a birdie that gave him a share of the lead after his fourth consecutive round of 65. Radiofrequency Ablation Devices Market Revenue Worth $11,080.3 Million by 2030: P&S Intelligence With advancements in the healthcare industry, the preference for minimally invasive surgeries (MIS) is increasing. This factor is projected to drive the global radiofrequency ablation devices market at a healthy 12.6% CAGR between 2020 and 2030. At this rate, the revenue generated by market players will rise from $3,173.5 million in 2019 to $11,080.3 million in 2030, according to P&S Intelligence. Comviva, the global leader in mobility solutions, today introduced its next-gen Digital Services Delivery Platform (DSDP). The platform will empower Communication Services Providers (CSPs) with business agility to offer new digital experiences and embrace new growth opportunities. Hans van’t Hoff appointed new Chief Operations Officer Malmö - ZetaDisplay AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: ZETA) announces that Hans van 't Hoff has been appointed Chief Operations Officer for ZetaDisplay. He replaces Manu Mesimäki who has decided to leave the Group End January 2021. “After setting up a group wide structure for operations during the past year it is now time to take the next step by focusing on scalability, operational excellence and profitability”, says CEO Per Mandorf. Hans van’t Hoff will report to Per Mandorf and be part of the Group Management of ZetaDisplay. Hans van’t Hoff, 58, is a Dutch National and joined ZetaDisplay in connection with the acquisition of Gauddi BV late 2019. He has a long and successful track record within service and operations management and is based in the Netherlands. Malmö 18 January 2021 For questions, please contact: Per Mandorf, President & CEO Phone +46 704-25 82 34 Email per.mandorf@zetadisplay.com Jacob Stjernfält, CFO Telefon +46 76-8754177 E-mail jacob.stjernfalt@zetadisplay.com Daniel Oelker, CCO Phone +46 708-45 80 54 E-mail daniel.oelker@zetadisplay.com About ZetaDisplay ZetaDisplay acts at the heart of digital transformations in physical environments. We contribute to nudging peoples’ behaviour at the point-of-decision in retail environments, public spaces and workplace environments. Our solutions are known as Digital Signage that we develop and offer as SaaS-solutions. We are a European leader and intend to drive the further consolidation of the market organically and through acquisitions. ZetaDisplay has its head office in Malmö. The company generates revenues of MSEK 436 and employs 160 staff at nine offices in six European countries. In total, the company handles 50,000 installations on 50 markets. The share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm [ZETA]. More information at www.zetadisplay.com Attachment 20210118 ZD appoints Hans van t Hoff as new COO	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2316
__label__wiki	0.935873	0.935873	Watch Brain Brain is a medical drama television series released in South Korea. The show tells the story of Lee Kang-hoon, a celebrated neurosurgeon passionate about being the best in his field. His ultimate goal is to become the hospital's director. Over the course of his everyday life as a doctor, Lee Kang-hoon battles with his colleagues for a higher position at the hospital and pursues a workplace romance. Brain was written by Yoon Kyung-ah and directed by Yoo Hyung-ki and Song Hyun-wook. The series stars Jo Dong-hyuk, Shin Ha-kyun, Jeong Jin-yeong and Choi Jung-won. Brain stars Lee Kang-hoon, played by Shin Ha-kyun, who is an egotistical 30-something neurosurgeon working in a large hospital. Lee Kang-hoon is a valedictorian graduate of Korea's top medical school. His father passed away when he was young. Because he comes from an underprivileged, uneducated family, he made it his dream to become a success. He knew he wanted to be a doctor from an early age, and ultimately decided to pursue neurosurgery as a way to work his way up to the top position in the hospital. He develops a romantic interest in Yoon Ji-hye. Seo Joon-suk, played by Jo Dong-hyuk, comes from a privileged family. Lee Kang-hoon sees him as his greatest competition for the position of director. Kim Sang-chul, played by Jeong Jin-yeong, is a middle-aged thoughtful and compassionate neurosurgeon and the hospital chief, who advises Yoon Ji-hye, a doctor played by Choi Jung-won. Seo Joon-suk wishes to pursue a relationship with Yoon Ji-hye, but she is already involved with Kang-hoon. Kang-hoon is stunned to discover that Kim Sang-chul was responsible for the death of his father. Brain won four awards at the KBS Drama Awards in 2011 and was nominated for two awards at the Baeksang Arts Awards in 2012. The show airs on KBS2 in South Korea. It is preceded by Poseidon and followed by Dream High Season 2. The first season ran from November 2011 through January 2012 over the course of 20 episodes. The show earned generally positive reviews. Brain is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (20 episodes). The series first aired on November 14, 2011. Where do I stream Brain online? Brain is available for streaming on ViKi, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Brain on demand at Viki online. Monday, Tuesday, 9:55 PM et/pt on ViKi Cast: Maurice LaMarche, Rob Paulsen, Mark Hamill, Ben Stein Watch Unlimited Browse Amazon Prime! Browse the latest Amazon Prime from with Yidio! Click here to try for free! Do you have Prime Video? Watch Full Episodes of Brain Episode 20 (01:12:2... Brain Full Episode Guide All Sources Free Sources Custom Select the sources you want displayed in the episode guide. 10 Viki Episodes VIKI SUBSCRIBERS Season 1 10 full episodes Episode 20 - Episode 20 After the surgery, Lee Kang Hoon thinks that Kim Sang Chul is regaining his eye sight however soon realizes that Kim Sang Chul had been fooling him... Lee Kang Hoon starts the surgery on Kim Sang Chul and because of Kim Sang Chul's request, they start a wake up surgery even though it is very dangerous. Lee Kang Hoon is banned from visiting Song Min Woo after the surgery and he finds this very frustrating. Lee Kang Hoon gets to operate on Song Min Woo in place of Kim Sang Chul and Kim Sang Chul is very uncomfortable with this. Lee Kang Hoon came back to Chun Ha University Hospital as an assistant professor and he talks about his great ambition and dreams during his first conference. Lee Kang Hoon takes the president of Hwa Song group to Tae Yang hospital to operate on him himself even when Kim Sang Chul told him to stop. As Lee Kang Hoon is spending a very sad day due to his mother's death, there is one package delivered to him from Dr. Kim Shin Woo... Su Im loses consciousness and Lee Kang Hoon insist on starting a surgery to Kim Sang Chul. Sun Im is getting worse by the day but because Kim Sang Chul is unable to gather enough research fee, the research doesn't show much progress and Lee Kang Hoon gets more anxious by the time. Lee Kang Hoon pleads to Kim Sang Chul to save his mother even when he holds such a great grunt against him. Lee Kang Hoon and Kim Sang Chul confronts each other with different memories about the past... Episode 9 - Episode 9 Lee Kang Hoon fails to become the new assistant professor of Hye Sung University Hospital and to make things worse, Soon Im, his mother falls down and comes into the emergency room. Ji Hye preps for a very hard surgery while Lee Kang Hoon is away in Hye Sung University Hospital operating on a patient there in place of Dr. An Dong Suk who fell down. Yoon Ji Hye tells Lee Kang Hoon about how she feels toward him and they even kiss each other yet Lee Kang Hoon is still very cold and rational, just the way he was. After being scolded by professor Kim Sang Chul, he decides to apply for an assistant professor in Hye Sung University Hospital Neuro department, which is a rival hospital of Chun Ha University Hospital. Lee Kang Hoon goes through a very hard time since he failed to become the new assistant professor and now has a money lender threatening him. After the surgery, there is a hearing about what had happened in the surgery room. Suh Joon Suk, who is Lee Kang Hoon's rival gets accepted to Stanford Medical University but hides this from everybody since he is afraid to be apart from Yoon Ji Hye whom he loves. Kim Sang Chul and Lee Gang Hoon confront each other for what happened on the critical patient and Kim Sang Chul punishes Lee Kang Hoon by forbidding him of surgery for a week. Lee Kang Hoon from Chun Ha University hospital is a very talented neuro surgeon who was therefore was able to gain the trust of Go Jae Hak, the director of the department. Brain News New Episodes On Tonight 8pm on CBS 10pm on Showtime 8pm on Starz 8pm on Bravo If You Like Brain, Then Try... Shtisel Bandish Bandits Pasion De Gavilanes The King's Avatar Jewel In The Palace Girl From Nowhere Also on ViKi Heaven's Garden K-Pop Extreme Survival Immortal Classic © 2021 Yidio LLC	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2320
__label__wiki	0.828435	0.828435	Transphobia at Pride in London Ruth Hunt, Chief Executive News Blog Communities Culture, media & sport This year's Pride in London saw the streets yet again filled with revellers to watch 30,000 people walk through London for LGBT equality. That sight wouldn’t be possible without Pride’s amazing, hard-working volunteers. But the event was marred by a transphobic group at the front of the march and the decisions Pride in London’s leadership team made about this ‘protest’. Pride should have been where trans people were free. What was a celebration for many became a distressing experience for those in our communities who are facing hatred and hostility every day. From the media, in the streets and online. Pride should have been where trans people were free. It became the opposite. That a transphobic group who are actively working against the community were able to walk the length of the route, that they faced no obstruction and were able to distribute leaflets filled with myths and lies, is hard to believe. Two years ago Stonewall board and leadership team wrote to Pride in London to express concern about the power imbalance between Pride in London and UK Black Pride. We were concerned that Pride in London weren’t using their power and privilege to support people who face marginalisation both in and outside our community. Facing up to your privilege isn’t easy. But it’s essential because ignoring it can lead you to make assumptions and decisions that put people in danger. Yesterday was a demonstration of that in action, with a transphobic group able to protest unhindered in the interests of the ‘safety of everyone’. Not everyone was safe - trans people were left feeling exposed and alienated by their own community. They had a duty to condemn the hatred directed at trans people. Pride in London had a duty to act and protect trans people yesterday. They didn’t. They had a duty to condemn the hatred directed at trans people. They didn’t. For the third year, Stonewall repeats its offer to support Pride in London in their journey. Stonewall has needed help with this and we’ve invested in both our trans and black, Asian and minority ethnic work. We’ve a long way to go. We know we’ve made mistakes in the past. We are addressing them. We’d like to support Pride in London to do the same. As a cis lesbian I also want to condemn in the strongest terms the actions of the people yesterday who claim to represent me. These people have deserted the fight for LGBT equality, they have no place at Pride. Be an active, fierce ally. I applaud the cis lesbians and all those who have also spoken of their disgust at yesterday’s action. Please continue to Come Out For Trans Equality. Be an active, fierce ally. Show up and we will win this fight. Together we are stronger.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2323
__label__cc	0.511227	0.488773	What's On In Durham Things to do in Durham Boating & Cruising Guest Houses and B&Bs Self Catering Accommodations Beauty Health & Wellness Dentist & Teeth Whitening Durham News & Events “What’s on in Durham” is the ‘go to’ website, packed with information for residents and visitors, to make your time in Durham an enjoyable. Great ideas on what to do and see, the best places to eat and stay, attractions, events, news and more… Home Durham News New App Showcases Seaham The app will be developed as part of the Seaham Townscape Heritage Project, a £1.6m scheme – supported by funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund – aimed at enhancing Seaham’s historic town centre. The app will allow users to explore the heritage of the town in an engaging and interactive way by offering different trails to follow around the town. It will tell the story of buildings and sites of interest in Seaham and their role in the development of the town and also provide the opportunity to promote activities and events taking place in the Town. The project team are now working alongside local residents and representatives from local history organisation to develop the app content. The app will be free for both Android and Apple devices and will be launched later this year. Cllr Kevin Shaw said “Encouraging an understanding and appreciation for Seaham’s built heritage, right from a young age, is one of the key aims of the Townscape Heritage Project — these are hugely important factors in the long-term success of conservation of our townscapes. “Our hope is that local people and visitors will embrace the app and make use of it to access stories and information about our unique town.” For more information visit https://www.durham.gov.uk/seahamtownscape Durham Magazine Topics:North East News Durham Council Installs Charging Points Across County To Ease Life For EV Owners Durham County Council to Represent the UK to Climate Change Conference North East Estate Agency Going For Gold John Hewitt Appointed Interim Chief Executive of Durham County Council Be the first to comment on "New App Showcases Seaham" Fun Arts Program For The Elderly To Continue Enriching Lives in 2021 A successful community arts programme that offers fun and friendship to older people is being expanded this year and has received national recognition for its efforts. Artful Age provides opportunities for older people in East Durham to make friends and grow their appreciation of the arts, from singing and dancing, to creating their own art […] The post Fun Arts Program For The Elderly To Continue Enriching Lives in 2021 appeared first on Durham Magazine – Durham Deserves Good News. Durham Magazine… County Durham deaths: Police warn of dangerous heroin POLICE have warned that a particularly dangerous batch of heroin may be in circulation following the deaths of two people this week. The Northern Echo \| Durham … MP Richard Holden Continues His Campaign To Ban Virginity Testing Richard Holden, Member of Parliament for North West Durham, has today continued his campaign to see virginity testing banned in the UK as he joined BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour to talk about the issue on the national stage in the run-up to his Bill returning to the House of Commons. Crucially, today, Richard’s Bill […] The post MP Richard Holden Continues His Campaign To Ban Virginity Testing appeared first on Durham Magazine – Durham Deserves Good News. Durham Magazine… Cannabis was cultivated to provide grower with pain relief A MAN who grew cannabis plants for personal pain relief walked free from court. The Northern Echo \| Durham … Watch as P&O’s Azura arrives into the Port of Tyne A HUGE cruise ship has arrived into the North-East – and it’s almost three times the size the Titanic was. The Northern Echo \| Durham … Copyright © 2020 * What's On in Durham.com * All Rights Reserved *** View our Privacy Policy Disclosure and Terms of Use and Disclaimer	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2327
__label__cc	0.56964	0.43036	The Cog Railway's unpermitted road Thread: The Cog Railway's unpermitted road chrismagness We're looking for photos of the Cog's excavator this past summer and fall. You can remain publicly anonymous, email at [email protected]. More information will be available on the news section of our website (protectmountwashington.org) within the next few days. http://nhpr.org/post/group-cog-railw...legal#stream/0 The Coos County Commission will consider the Cog's unpermitted snowcat road during its 12/13 meeting at 9 a.m. at the Coos County Nursing Home in Berlin. https://www.protectmountwashington.o...-snowcat-road/ The meeting is public. peakbagger northern whites I hope I am in town so I can attend. HighlandsHiker Thanks for your work on this, Chris. A few years ago the whole family traveled-up from NC, hiked up Tuckerman's, spent the night at Lakes of the Clouds, and topped-out on Mt. Washington - fantastic experience, and a fond family memory. While there we watched the cog train go up and down the mountain, that scene alone was jarring and incongruent in the setting, I can't imagine what it looks like now with an additional scarred-out swath of naked earth due to an unpermitted road. Good luck and keep us updated on your efforts! Old Grouse Wilton CT The Cog jarring? Good thing you weren't there decades ago when there were two hotels at the top - Summit House and Tip Top House. "It goes to show you never can tell." - Charles Edward Anderson Berry egilbe Lewiston and Biddeford, Maine There wasn't crowds of tourists up there. Those that were honestly came by their ascent by horse or walking. That cog railway is jarring, but so is that eyesore of an auto road. For the record, the tip top house is still there. "For the record, the tip top house is still there." True, but not operating as a hotel. My uncle mentioned taking the "stage coach" (his words) to the summit in his youth. That would have been almost 100 years ago now. There are a lot of things good and bad on the mountain that have changed in the past and will change in the future. The summits raw sewer system reportedly used to drain down into Alpine Garden and down Raymond Cataract. Even when there was a more modern wastewater disposal system, it would get overwhelmed and would dump raw sewerage into Great Gulf area. Even the new system has issues dealing with the early season loads and overall surge capacity. The summit used to generate all its own power with fairly dirty Diesel fuel fired generators until the generators burned to the ground it got replaced with the power line up the cog. Lake of the Clouds has had an overloaded waste water treatment system for years, there has been a long running FS project to deal with it but it just stays on the books as neither party appears to want to deal with it. The cog used to burn anthracite coal to operate, it now runs a blend of 80% diesel and 20% biodiesel. The cog used to use the track right of way as a dump to discard old creosoted railroad ties and other debris, they have cleaned it up somewhat but there is still plenty of degradation in the alpine zone mostly spilled coal and plenty of clinker. The summit is entirely in unincorporated Coos County townships there has been little or no oversight on either the autoroad or the Cog until very recently. The state of NH does what it wants on the summit as its not subject to local regulations and recent actions over on Cannon Mtn has shown that the state would rather go after witnesses to environmental degradation than actually follow rules that private industry has to deal with. The FS has also been lax in enforcing rules at commercial ski slopes located on FS lands as evidenced by the nearby Wildcat erosion issues caused by expansion of their snow guns. The state built the electrical trench up the side of the mountain on private land. They really made no attempt at restoring it beyond filling in the trench. It runs through land that has been heavenly impacted by long term COG operations. Both the Cog and autoroad have significantly increased daily usage to the summit with the Cog recording the most year to year increases. The state owned summit facilities have not been substantially upgraded since the new summit building went in over 40 years ago. Both commercial operations are directly dependent on the state facilities at the summit. Its bursting at the seams and I expect one day soon there could be limits placed on the two commercial operations. I think most would agree that the goal should be to try mitigate past issues that degraded the summit and try not to allow future issues to arise to further degrade it. Coos County has stepped up and put in place planning and zoning to control uncontrolled development where they can on the summit realizing that the state can and will ignore the regulations for their improvements. The upgrading of the power line into a private road suitable for future commercial snowcat operations appears to be controlled by the new county regulations and that is what the hearing is about. The issue with any planning and zoning effort is picking the point where they kick in. This is also a prelude to the much higher impact proposed Cog Hotel which is also subject to the new zoning regulations (which effectively bans it unless variances and exceptions are obtained). nsherry61 Norwell, MA Originally Posted by HighlandsHiker . . . While there we watched the cog train go up and down the mountain, that scene alone was jarring and incongruent in the setting, I can't imagine what it looks like now with an additional scarred-out swath of naked earth due to an unpermitted road. . . Hmm. Let's see. Mount Washington has a big commercial visitor's center and parking lot at the top along with all the weather and radio towers/structures. The road along the Cog Railway tracks is kinda needed for maintenance and significantly less visible than the tracks themselves. And, you hiked up the mountain so you could stay in a hut that frankly is an eyesore in itself right up high off the saddle between Washington and Monroe. . . and you're suggesting the Cog Railway is "jarring and incongruent in the setting"? For goodness sake, there is so much more jarring and ugly stuff on Washington than the Cog Railway. Heck, I would suggest the Cog Railway is the essence of the commercial nature of Mount Washington. It fits in perfectly with "the setting". If you want wild and natural, pull you head out and go someplace else more appropriate and don't spend the night in an ugly alpine hut! I'm not lost. I'm exploring. Randolph, NH That's why I like Mt Adams. Just 490 feet shorter then Washington with none of the distractions and hoards of tourists. My neighbor put in the new power line and sewer pipes along the Cog. He said half the job was just cleaning up the 100 years of junk tossed to the side of the rails so he could dig the trench. Follow slogoen on Instagram. Originally Posted by nsherry61 glad i am not the only one to see the irony in that statement. They’ll get a permit, maybe, maybe pay a small fine to cover administrative cost...just meh. But hey, it’s good to have a cause, for that I commend you. An after-the-fact permit is doubtful. A new maintenance road after 150 years? Sounds more like a cover up spin to me. Peakbagger alluded to zoning ordinances. And that's it folks, this a matter of legality and whether or not zoning ordinances have been violated. The Coos County Planning Board will consider the Cog's unpermitted snowcat road this Wednesday, the meeting is public: http://www.cooscountynh.us/sites/coo..._28_agenda.pdf The Planning Board is seeking further information, including intended road use from the Cog. We've posted a time-lapse video of a portion of the unpermitted road construction toward the summit on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ProtectMountWashington/ For historical background, soon after the current owner and his partner (recently bought out by the majority owner) purchased the Cog, one of their first efforts was to announce that they would be running ski trains up the cog in late winter. This was around 1987 (plus or minus a year)They got to the point where they were selling tickets and advertising heavily. There was an outcry from the public and the USFS. The Cog's current owner was quite defiant similar to his current approach to oversite. The USFS objected as one of the management tools used to limit use of the Tuckermans Ravine bowl for skiing is to limit access to those who hike up. Access from the cog or the autoroad to the ravine avoids a lot of effort but prevents a skier from viewing the conditions from the base of the ravine as the cog or autoroad approach would come in from the lip about the headwall. This was in the pre commercial internet era so it was in the press for awhile and then the Cog canceled the attempt. In addition to the Tuckermans ravine access issue, there was also comments that the EPA might impose limits on the cogs use of anthracite coal to fire the engines. The Cog was in pretty poor shape when they bought it from the prior owners and I expect they ended up focusing on fixing the many long term issues. Things were quiet for several years until a group of investors including the Cog owners bought the Mt Washington Hotel at the second foreclosure sale in a few years. This was in the savings and loan financial crisis era. The ski area had been separated from the hotel complex at one point but within a few years the hotel owners got control of the ski area. Up until this point access to the Cog was seasonal. The roads in this area are seasonal state roads, not designed or intended for winter use. The Cog road was not plowed making winter public access limited to a long 5 mile walk up the base road. The Cog had somehow gotten permission to plow access for their use behind a locked gate via the Mt Clinton Road and the upper cog road but the public was normally excluded from using it. As soon as the Cog owners who now were also owners of the ski area and the hotel complex had purchased the ski area, they started a campaign to get the state DOT to plow the road to the Cog. The state objected as the roads base is inadequate for winter use and winter use would vastly increase the deterioration of the road. The lower section was also a winter snowmachine route. The Cog did not get their way and announced that they would be running snowcats up the road to the cog to support downhill skiing "on the cog right of way" It was partially a scam as the Cog right of way is only 100 feet wide and several skiers I knew regarded it as just a back door way of making a buck selling access to several ravines on the west side of the mountain. A combination of poor snow years and lack of interest soon closed this operation down. The economy and the real estate market was booming again and the hotel and ski area were sold reportedly for a significant profit by the investors including the Cog owners who bought them cheap. The profits were spread over several new businesses and the start of upgrade to the cog from the custom built coal fired cogs to the diesel cogs in use now. Contrary to their green advertising that the new cogs burn "biodiesel" they actually burn an 80%diesel/20%biodiesel blend. Nevertheless a significant clean up compared to the coal they were using. Despite the claim it was done for the environmental benefits the reality is they can run far more diesel cogs up and down the mountain in the day and they have indicated that they have plans to further increase volume by putting in a second track at some point. The Cog didnt give up getting the base road to the Cog plowed ostensibly to support the diesel upgrade. The cogs owners others businesses built around the region bought them political friends and eventually over state DOT objections, the snowmachine route was relocated and the road is now plowed. I havent confirmed it but believe that state is now plowing the road rather than the cog. Along the way the USFS did build a parking lot down the road form the Cog to replace paid non snow season parking for hikers at the Cog. I expect it was a reasonable trade off, the state plows 5 miles of road (not so easy in that location) in return for the cog plowing a hiker lot at the end of the road. Up until this year has the USFS lot was not plowed so the increasing number of winter hikers and backcountry skiers were parking at the cog. Once the push back started on the cog hotel, the Cog announced the previously free parking is now $10 a car and soon thereafter the USFS started plowing the hiker lot. Coos county is not blame free on the cog developments. Up until recent years county oversight of planning zoning and inspection were hit or miss in the county. Most businesses and private landowners just did what they wanted with little or no county oversight. Even the planning board admits that past attempts to protect specially designated areas including the Mt Washington summit via special designation has been ineffective and most like enforceable. Luckily for the public's interest the proposed "megaprojet" at the Balsam's complex forces the county to get serious about planning and zoning. The new regulations, are enforceable and there is at least an attempt to enforce them. The Cog owners and even some members or the planning board still have not realized that these changes apply to activities at the cog. Last edited by peakbagger; 03-03-2018 at 18:24. Thanks for that beautifully written chronological account, very helpful. BlackCloud Is it raining yet? Interesting back story. A 20% biodiesel mix is considered green by current EPA standards. Originally Posted by peakbagger Things were quiet for several years until a group of investors including the Cog owners bought the Mt Washington Hotel at the second foreclosure sale in a few years. This was in the savings and loan financial crisis era. The ski area had been separated from the hotel complex at one point but within a few years the hotel owners got control of the ski area. Up until this point access to the Cog was seasonal. ... Bold mine What is this 'ski area' you mention several times? Brenton Woods or something else?	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2329
__label__wiki	0.844271	0.844271	Wilco > News > Valley Agronomics > Wilco CEO & President, Doug Hoffman, Named 2013 Agriculturist of the Year. Wilco CEO & President, Doug Hoffman, Named 2013 Agriculturist of the Year. The saying goes that actions speak louder than words, and that’s something that couldn’t be truer of Wilco CEO Doug Hoffman. Hoffman is someone who always makes time for others, listens actively and lends his support in whatever way he can. As a CEO he’s certainly not your typical agriculturalist, yet Oregon’s agriculture industry is indebted to Hoffman for what he does bring to the table. An unwavering support for Oregon agriculture that knows no bounds. His character and principles, his support of members, employees and Oregon agriculture groups, and his universal vision of agriculture make him a prominent figure in Oregon’s agriculture industry. On November 22, Hoffman will be honored by the Agri-Business Council of Oregon as the 2013 Agriculturist of the Year. The award is a testament to the dedication and unending commitment to Oregon agriculture exhibited in all of his actions. For Hoffman, dedication and commitment are lessons strengthened by a background rooted in leadership and agriculture. “I grew up in South Dakota. I was one of nine children, we had 100 head of cows and calves and what not, a bunch of hogs, it was a bunch of hard work, and it taught me if you want things in life, you have to work for it,” says Hoffman. Although his roots remained in agriculture, Hoffman eventually left the farm to pursue other aspirations. He attended the University of South Dakota, receiving a business and accounting degree, married his wife Jan, with whom he now has three kids, and started with Cenex, a management training program in Wilmot, S.D. After a year, he entered into his first management position as a general manager for local coop Farmers Union Oil. The coop was financially broke, and over seven years Hoffman managed two locations, enacting a huge turnaround. His next 11 years were spent managing Consumers Coop, in Weezer, Idaho, before stepping into his current role. The role of Wilco CEO greatly benefits from Hoffman, a person who consistently places the needs of others above himself. “He cares about people and he wants families to succeed, whether it’s farming families or people who work under him. He has a deep concern for people and their well-being,” says friend and former Wilco employee Tim Aman. These same traits make Hoffman someone who’s regarded as a trusted friend and advisor by employees, Wilco members and all of Oregon agriculture. He was one of the first people Wilco member Molly McCargar thought of when she formed an advisory committee for her farm, and now he joins in on quarterly meetings to discuss farm issues. “We chat about everything and anything that happens and goes on. He has become a mentor, to a degree, for me,” says McCargar. As a trusted friend and advisor, Hoffman is also sought after by several agricultural groups. He serves on the Agricultural Cooperative Council of Oregon and many cooperative boards ask him for advice and have him come speak. Hoffman also gives his time to numerous boards and volunteer associations, such as Oregon FFA Foundation and Oregonians for Food and Shelter. Wilco employees look up to Hoffman, and his dedication and commitment to supporting Oregon agriculture has become a large part of Wilco’s company culture. Known for giving back to the community, Wilco lends its support to FFA, the fair, events and through Wilco stores. For Hoffman, this philosophy of giving back has quickly expanded to an international level. “Instead of having a very narrow view, he has a broad view of agriculture and how it’s universal,” says Aman. In 2003, while visiting a person from church in Mozambique, Hoffman realized he needed to take what he calls a “boots on the ground” approach and work with the African people around agriculture. He began working in Kenya with Empowering Lives International, a year-long program teaching adults about farming and its different techniques. In sharing agricultural successes abroad, Hoffman empowers participants to improve their communities and inspires many. “He thinks bigger than himself, he thinks outside to the world and that’s what I think is inspiring about him,” says McCargar, “It helps motivate and encourage me, and others, to think outside of their own world.” Yet, none of these accomplishments are things he takes credit for, including this award. “I’m truly humbled by the recognition because I never thought I’d done that much truthfully,” says Hoffman. Instead he prefers to let his actions speak for themselves, saving the credit for those who’ve believed in him every step of the way. “I always say, and my dad always told me this, let your actions speak for you and don’t do anything for personal acclaim,” says Hoffman, “I’m honored that individuals see traits in me that they think are important.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2332
__label__wiki	0.586638	0.586638	Windows Phone 7.8 mockup on the HTC TITAN II Windows Phone 7.8 is an upcoming (and perhaps final) OS upgrade to the Windows Phone 7.x platform. Windows Phone 7.x is based off of the CE kernel while Windows Phone 8 allowed Microsoft to transition over to the much more robust NT kernel. Because of this, current Windows Phone 7.x users (Nokia Lumia 710, 800 900, HTC Titan II, Radar, etc.) cannot upgrade to Windows Phone 8. Announced back in June 2012 at the Windows Phone Summit, the 7.8 upgrade was said to come after the release of Windows Phone 8 later that fall. Indeed, Microsoft has now confirmed that it is due to hit carriers and devices sometime in “early 2013”. Features have not been officially confirmed in the update except for the inclusion of the new Start screen experience i.e. three Tile sizes: small, normal and the doublewide. In addition, re-branding of Zune to Xbox Music and the new Xbox Games icons have been changed, plus the Bing lockscreen wallpaper feature. Other smaller changes are expected in the final release build, pegged at 7.10.8858. Currently it is unknown which phones will get the update nor which carriers will support it, but Nokia and HTC are expected to fully embrace the rollout. Windows Phone 7.8 Tour Windows Phone 7.8 Updater Tool (unofficial) Manually installing Windows Phone 7.8 Forcing the Windows Phone 7.8 update	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2333
__label__wiki	0.57989	0.57989	LSU star cornerback Derek Stingley out vs Mississippi State Posted: Sep 26, 2020 / 12:29 PM CDT / Updated: Sep 26, 2020 / 11:35 AM CDT BATON ROUGE, La. (AP)LSU All-American cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who entered this season as one of the top stars in college football, has been ruled out of the No. 6 Tigers’ opener Saturday against Mississippi State because of an illness. LSU spokesman Michael Bonnette said Stingley’s illness is not COVID-19 and the sophomore is expected to rejoin football activities after medical treatment and evaluation by doctors. LSU said Stingley became ”acutely ill” on Friday night and was hospitalized overnight, but did not immediately provide details on Stingley’s symptoms or diagnosis, a common policy because of laws protecting students’ medical privacy. Stingley, who also returns punts, started all 15 games for LSU’s 2019 national championship squad as a freshman and led the Southeastern Conference with six interceptions, which ranked fifth nationally. Stingley’s 21 passes defended also led the SEC and ranked second nationally. Green Bay Nation: Special teams struggles and why Ford Field is so tricky for the Packers Green Bay Nation / 1 month ago	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2334
__label__cc	0.712565	0.287435	Acquisitions and Dispositions Construction/Development Adversarial Proceedings in Bankruptcy Government Investigations & Criminal Defense David Weiner A seasoned closer with a pragmatism forged from 30+ years of transactions, David Weiner’s experience spans a wide range of commercial transactions from office, residential and hotel properties in Manhattan to trophy office properties in cities like Chicago, Philadelphia, Winston-Salem, NC, Columbia, SC, and San Francisco, revitalized communities like Asbury Park, and retail and shopping center properties throughout the East. David very capably handles his clients’ corporate and leasing needs accompanying these deals, completing ground, office and retail leases, collectively well in excess of 1 million square feet. Institutional and private lenders have reached across the closing table to work with him. As sensitive to real estate cycles as his clients, he has gained significant litigation experience over the years; a valuable negotiating and drafting asset. David’s range of practice serves his clients’ varied interests; while his dedication and demeanor have inspired them and colleagues to rely on his judgment and integrity. Member, Order of the Barristers Real Estate Department dweiner@wmllp.com Albany Law School, Union University, J.D., cum laude State University of New York at Albany, B.S., cum laude Northern District of New Jersey Privacy Policy Advertising Disclaimer Legal Notice © 2018 Wachtel Missry LLP. All rights reserved. This website contains Attorney Advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Evan Weintraub William B. Wachtel	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2338
__label__wiki	0.667665	0.667665	Florida animal enforcement officer saves dog trapped on island known to have alligators Photo from the Lake County Sheriff's Office LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - A courageous animal enforcement officer saved a dog trapped on an island that is known to be surrounded by gators, carrying it on her shoulders back to safety, a Florida sheriff's office said. The Lake County Sheriff's Office said that on January 8th, animal enforcement officer Amy Riccio responded to Bassville Park regarding a call that a dog was trapped on an island, clinging to a log, in a swampy marsh area known to have a lot of alligators. They said that neighbors were concerned that the alligators would get to the dogs before the animal enforcement officers (AEO) could arrive. "AEO Riccio immediately began formulating a plan to save the dog and, without hesitation, entered the thick brush of the swamp and used 2x4 boards to build a makeshift bridge to get to the island where the dog was located," deputies said. MORE NEWS: House speeding to impeach Trump for 'insurrection' following deadly Capitol riot Officer Riccio reportedly gained the dog's trust quickly and then carried it on her shoulders, across the unstable bridge, safely being rescued. The dog was taken to the Lake County Animal Shelter until its owner can be located, the Sheriff's Office said.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2339
__label__wiki	0.857513	0.857513	Lake County changing how COVID-19 vaccine is distributed Lake County changing how vaccine is distributed More counties are rolling out coronavirus vaccines. Lake County on Wednesday announced they will be distributing on a first-come, first-served basis after running into problems with their appointment system. TAVARES, Fla. - Lake County was initially requiring appointments for people 65-plus to get the vaccine but that plan has changed. "The worst problem was getting an appointment," said 82-year-old Tony Dix, who received the Moderna vaccine Wednesday. He said it took around 150 calls to finally get an appointment. "We’re getting so many calls and we have more staff than we staff for hurricanes to give you some kind of perspective. Probably, the most staff we’ve ever had and they’re still overloaded," said Lake County Commissioner Sean Parks. Two locations opened for vaccinations Wednesday – in Leesburg and Clermont. After just one day of operating, health officials said they are going to change how they’re running these sites. RELATED: County-by-county: COVID-19 vaccine distribution for those 65 and older in Central Florida While initially they were requiring appointments made over the phone, they say it will be more efficient to take people first come, first served. "The way that we’ve been doing it all summer long with the tests. Even when we had a high testing demand – we went to this model and it worked because we can put the most out per morning. We don’t under schedule," said Aaron Kissler with the Florida Department of Health in Lake County. Kissler said they will honor appointments that have already been made but when they get the next batch of vaccines -- which may be at the end of this week -- they will move to the new model. He said that on Thursday and Friday, employees will just be working with people who have made appointments .Lake County vaccinated more than 1,200 people Wednesday after receiving 3,000 doses. CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS COVERAGE Tune in to FOX 35 Orlando for the latest coronavirus news.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2340
__label__cc	0.612678	0.387322	An amazing performance by Eddie Redmayne where he showcases once more the diversity of his acting talents by playing the first recorded transgender woman in modern history. His ability to completely transform into the characters that he plays from drama to fantasy, make him a remarkable artist in an environment where people tend to be typecast and forgotten. In my view this is a true love story, of a love so great that was able to evolve with the individuals as they grew into their true selves. This is a tale of a love that transcends genders, relationship labels and it lasted a lifetime despite the constant pain and disappointment. I don’t know many stories this strong. Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander play the couple inspired by Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener. The movie centers around how their marriage and work evolve as they navigate the journey of Einar Wegener’s (born in Denmark 1882-1931) transition into a woman. Einar seemed to be a very special man, sensitive, shy, and reserved. Him and Alicia even seemed happy for a while until Einar begins to experience strange cramps and changes in his libido. It is unclear in the movie, if Alicia picked up on certain subtleties about his personality and gently encouraged him to come out, or if the insistence in posing as a woman for Alicia’s paintings awoke a desire that was already there. The movie cuts short on their struggles and journey as it shows a really quick progression from man, into confusion, exploration of his attraction to men and finally making the decision of gender reassignment. However, they were married for more than 25 years, many of which Einar and Alicia were simply roommates married to each other coping however they could with depression and financial struggles. It is hard to understand how isolated Alicia must have felt, unable to talk to anyone about what was going on due to prejudice. None the less, she stood by Lili’s side, encouraging her to find her true self and supported her until the end. How would you react if your spouse told you today that he/she feels like the opposite gender? Would you stand by their side and support them? I think many people would simply walk away. Lili seems so confused and consumed by guilt that she could barely paint or even function as a human being. This of course put a lot more pressure on Alicia who somehow found the strength to keep it all together without abandoning her life companion. I was so moved by the unconditional love shown in this movie that it made me question the notion of romantic love that we are fed. Compared to the level of acceptance and support shown by Alicia, romantic love (as we know it) seems more of a toxic excuse to express attachment and neediness; Where the object of adoration is conditional to meeting certain requirements and delivering specific goods in the relationship. I am curious to know how you see their relationship and what impacted you the most about this movie. COVID, COVID-19, Drama, Entertainment, LGBT, LGBTQ, Lockdown, Love, Movies, Quarantine	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2347
__label__wiki	0.664423	0.664423	Pottery Day Mari Hashimoto’s Enjoying Vessels with sweets Fumi Kimura’s Utsuwa Talk Pottery Information Production Areas in Japan Seto Ware Tokoname Ware Kutani Ware Shigaraki Ware Yokkaichi-Banko Ware Kyoto Ware Arita Ware Hasami Ware Other Production areas Mashiko ware (Tochigi Pref.) A major producer of folk pottery Mashiko ware came into being thanks to Keisaburo Otsuka, who was born near Kasama during the late Edo period (1603-1868). Otsuka learned his craft at Kunogama kiln in Kasama, before setting up a kiln where he produced kitchenware such as storage pots, mortars, and earthenware teapots. This was the birth of Mashiko ware. With Tokyo so close by, the demand for general merchandise produced in Mashiko at first skyrocketed. Later, however, the widespread popularization of metal goods during the second half of the Meiji period (1868-1912) caused Mashiko’s business to decline. It was Shoji Hamada, one of the founders of Japan’s mingei folk-art movement, who came to Mashiko’s rescue. Hamada argued for a re-evaluation of handmade daily life goods for use by common folk, goods which tended to be looked down upon as being low quality. In fact, Mashiko ware is so indebted to Hamada’s philosophy that it could just as easily be called Hamada ware. In such a way, Mashiko emerged as the home of folk pottery. Kasama ware (Ibaraki Pref.) A multiplicity of individual styles all in the one place Kasama stands on par with Mashiko in terms of ceramics centers in the Kanto region and has enjoyed a reputation as a production area for storage pots and mortars since the Edo period (1603-1868). Kasama ware is often compared to Mashiko ware for its warm quality, which comes from being handmade. Indeed, the roots of Mashiko ware are found in Kasama. While Kasama was a major producer of storage pots until the early Showa period (1926–1989), with the blossoming of the mingei folk-art movement that took root in Mashiko, Kasama also started to produce pottery in the genre of handicraft. In such a sense, Kasama was not pedantic about tradition, and thus came to attract ceramicists from all over the country who were in search of freedom. This may explain Kasama ware’s distinctive characteristic of having a wide variety of individual styles that feature originality or design innovation. Tamba–Tachikui ware (Hyogo Pref.) The appealing depth of natural glazes Tamba–Tachikui ware is distinctive for its unruly and rustic appearance. These days, Tamba–tachikui produces not only wares featuring hai-kaburi, where the ash from firewood falls onto the pieces to create a natural glaze that can result in various colors and unexpected patterns, but also many shiro-Tanba (white glazed Tamba ware) and painted items also. Originally, everyday goods such as pots, storage pots, mortars, and liquor bottles, all finished in a natural glaze, comprised the bulk of Tamba–Tachikui production. Gradually, this shifted to tea bowls produced according to the taste of tea master Kobori Masakazu, which are finished in ash or akadobeyu glaze (lit. red-clay glaze). The soil used to produce these wares is a red clay that is rich in iron, sourced in the area around Tachikui. However, with the appearance of shiro-Tamba ware, which is covered in white glaze, Tamba–Tachikui ware is now much more diverse and makes use of techniques such as itchin (slip trailing), kushime (combed slip decoration), shinogi (hand carving), and suminagashi[ (marbling print). Pieces produced using haritsuke-mon, a decorative technique that is typically found in ko-Tamba (old Tamba ware) are also full of character. Bizen ware (Okayama Pref.) Japan’s oldest form of yakishime pottery As befits a pottery town, the Bizenyaki Traditional Industries Hall is located in the same building as Imbe Station on the JR Ako Line in Bizen. Visitors are immediately invited into the world of Bizen ware as they exit the platform. The facility is complete with a tourist information center, a resource center that introduces various local potters, and areas exhibiting and selling Bizen ware, which is Japan’s oldest type of yakishime (high-fired, unglazed) stoneware. The Industries Hall is the perfect spot to read up a little before looking around town or to review before heading home. Bizen has a large number of famous potteries and artists, some of which provide opportunities for study tours or pottery-making. As each of Bizen’s potteries both exhibits and sells its own wares, visitors can enjoy shopping as they tour from place to place. A regular sightseeing bus service is also available, facilitating visits to historic sites and potteries around Bizen and the surrounding areas. This is an enjoyable day trip even for visitors who are not great pottery fans. Hagi ware (Yamaguchi Pref.) The lingering traces of Korai chawan (Korean teacups) Often called the Little Kyoto of the San’in region, Hagi is a picturesque city on the Sea of Japan. Even now, the atmospheric streets of the city still retain pronounced reminders of its days as a thriving castle town under the Mori clan. The city’s atmospheric scenes of samurai residences, together with whitewashed and earthen walls give it a subdued appearance. Hagi was also the hometown of three notable figures in Japanese history who were highly active from the last decades of the Edo period (1603–1868) through the start of the Meji period (1868–1912): Yoshida Shoin, Takasugi Shinsaku, and Itō Hirobumi. Historic sites related to these men can be found all over the city. Tobe ware (Ehime Pref.) Porcelain with all the rustic charm of pottery Tobe ware was developed during the reign of the Ozu clan through repeated trial and error, although it did no have a high-quality glaze. Now it is Shikoku’s premier pottery style. Tobe ware has a characteristically thick, stout, and somewhat chunky look—the result of the abundant supplies of pottery stone in the local area. Thanks to this, Tobe potters were able to concentrate on their production without having to worry about access to raw materials. Another characteristic of Tobe ware is its warm underglaze that is painted onto the white porcelain base in deep blue cobalt oxide. The warmth of this hand-painted style gained great attention during the folk crafts boom of the 1960s, with Tobe ware later coming to be designated a traditional handicraft of Japan. Koishiwara ware (Fukuoka Pref.) Renowned folk pottery from Kyushu While it appears that pottery was already being made in Koishiwara to offer to Hikosan Jingu Shrine, the origins of Koishiwara ware are considered to date back to 1682, when the third-generation head of the Kuroda Domain, Kuroda Mitsuyuki, invited a potter from Imari and established the first kiln in the Chikuho area of present-day Fukuoka Prefecture. In the old days, it was common to spend half one’s time farming and half producing pottery. Koishiwara’s nine kilns had a hereditary system, with the second and third sons of the family working as potters, firing large items such as pots and storage pots in two jointly-used climbing kilns. Koishiwara switched production to tableware when Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada of Japan’s mingei folk-art movement visited the area and praised Koishiwara ware’s unpretentious functional beauty. Koishiwara ware uses a range of special techniques: tobikanna (“chattering,” or creating regular marks to form a pattern), hakeme (brush marking), kushigaki (combed lines), yubikaki (finger marking), and nagashigake and uchigake, two different techniques for applying glazes or decorative slips. Koishiwara ware has been designated a traditional handicraft of Japan, and has received high acclaim in international exhibitions. Agano ware (Fukuoka Pref.) Wabi* tea bowls deeply influenced by Karatsu ware The home of Agano ware is Akaike, Tagawa County, which is right about the center of Fukuoka Prefecture. Agano ware focussed on the development of tea bowls. Kin Sonkai was a Korean potter who accompanied the feudal lord Kato Kiyomasa back to Japan from the Korean peninsula and set up business in Karatsu. The name Agano ware comes from Sonkai’s Japanese name: Agano Kizo Takakuni. Some time later, Hosokawa Tadaoki, lord of the Kokura Domain, invited Sonkai to the Kokura castle area to produce vessels for the tea ceremony. These pieces were especially magnificent, even for works produced in Kyushu. Influenced by Kobori Enshu and other great tea masters of the period, Hosokawa Tadaoki focussed his attention on the development of tea bowls in the taste of Enshu, in particular. When compared to other kinds of ceramics produced in Kyushu, these pieces are thin and light to hold. Expanding out from tea bowls, Agano also came to produce tea ceremony utensils and ornamental items and became one of Enshu’s seven favored kilns. * From the expression wabi-sabi, and here meaning a simple and quiet sensibility. Tsuboya ware (Okinawa Pref.) Ryukyu pottery in vivid tropical colors Tsuboya ware is an emblematic Okinawan ceramics style. With a history of some 300 years, it is charcterized by a tropical, cheerful color palette and is symbolized by Okinawa’s shiisaa (lion-dog decorations that ward off evil). Tsuboya ware’s origins are said to be in the latter half of the 17th century, when the Ryukyu royal government directed the Kingdom’s Shuri, Chihana, and Wakuta kilns to consolidate in the one area—Tsuboya. Joyachi (glazed Tsuboya ware, pronounced “joyaki” in standard Japanese), which is now the main style of Tsuboya ware, arrived in Okinawa from Korea and China via the Satsuma Domain. It interacted intimately with Okinawa’s lifestyle and environment to form a unique kind of Okinawan pottery. Tsuboya ware uses many characteristic glazes such as Ryukyu celadon, zaffer, kokuyu (black glaze), ameyu (amber glaze), and hakuyu (transparent glaze over white clay). Uniquely Okinawan is the use of hakuyu-moto (source of hakuyu) which is produced from coral limestone and rice husk.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2351
__label__cc	0.745795	0.254205	yomimiyo One woman's take on living and travelling in Mexico, and the spaces in between Prose+Poetry Art+Culture Meet the Artist Merida Meet the Artist: Joseph Kurhajec by Alison Wattie This interview was conducted in January 2015 “Sculptor Joseph Kurhajec is a wild and generous artist, working intuitively to give form to those dark, primitive and mysterious forces within myth, legend, self, dream and belief.” – Art Critic Edward Bryant Step into Joseph Kurhajec’s studio and you fall down the rabbit hole. It is a world where imagination knows no bounds, where wonder and delight meet with horror and death. On one shelf a mystical Mayan snake suckles at the breast of a fertility goddess. On another, a series of carved ceramic skulls patiently wait for the hands of the sculptor to give them life. Jospeh Kurhajec©Agnes Pataux What is it you hope people experience when they see your work? When I’m working, I always feel I’m on the verge of a great discovery. Art is research and although I work on intuition, my work is informed by years of study and travel, and absorbing all that I see in art and nature. In the 60s I saw an exhibition of Congo fetishes at the Art Institute of Chicago that changed my own work dramatically. I’m always trying to make something that has a soul, that speaks to people, that has power, and I hope others experience this when they look at my work. ©Joseph Kurhajec You have studios in Merida, New York and Paris. Is the work you create in each studio different? Being a sculptor is in my DNA and I work with the materials that speak to me. In New York I sculpt more in ceramics and metal, in Mexico I carve in the beautiful indigenous stone, which is one of the reasons I came here. In France I do more etchings. Each culture gives me something—the cathedrals in France, the Mayan art in Mexico and in upstate New York, I go fishing. Actually, I go fishing whenever I can—it’s another passion. How did you end up in NYC as a young artist? I got my Masters Degree at the University of Wisconsin then moved to NYC in 1960 because that’s where everything was happening. So, NYC in the 60s—you must have hung out with some pretty infamous characters! All of them—Warhol, Oldenburg, Lichtenstein, Rosenquist. It was a very open scene, a hotbed of creativity and guys like Leo Castelli and Ivan Carp were instrumental in the emergence of it all. I was doing tribal art which no one was doing. I showed my work to Alan Stone who became the biggest collector of tribal art in the world. Alan was showing Gorky, de Kooning, Klein, Cornell, and I was with him for 30 years. During my time in NYC, I also had a show at the Guggenheim and two exhibitions at the Whitney Museum. You had all this success in New York but moved to Rome—was it for love? She was an artist, she looked like a famous Italian actress, and she was a Countess…what can I say (smiles). I lived in Italy for 10 years and still go back to visit. One of my 3 sons lives in Rome and my ex-wife has an exhibition opening this spring that I hope to attend. What drew you to Merida? When I finished my Masters, I came here for two months in 1961 to study the Mayan culture. Almost 50 years later, my love for pre-Columbian art, the Aztecs, the Mayans and a dear friend, all lured me back. Do you have a favorite artist? Francis Bacon—I think he’s a powerhouse! Anselm Kiefer, another powerhouse! Picasso, Miró, Léger! I love ‘em all. What would you say to a young artist just starting out? I’m 76 years old and most of my friends are dead and gone. It feels strange, but it makes me want to work even harder. I feel lucky to be alive so I don’t waste time. And that’s what I would say to any artist. “Don’t waste time, just make art. Follow your passions, trust your intuition, don’t be afraid.” The Dalai Lama once said, “Never give up, no matter what is going on around you, never give up.” I think that’s pretty good advice. Visit Joseph and over 25 other artists on the Merida Artist Studio Tour on February 20, 2016. Tagsart in Merida • Artist Studio Tour • artists in Merida • Joseph Kurhajec • living in mexico • Merida • merida artists • Merida English Library • Mexico • sculptor • Yucatan About Alison Wattie In October 2012, I drove 6,800 kms with my artist husband, Ric Kokotovich (www.rickokotovich.com), and my dog Iggy, to spend 6 months in our adopted city of Merida. Leaving the fast paced world of Calgary behind, I packed my books, art and entrepreneurial spirit, and set off to explore what lay beyond the borders that had become my life. In October 2013 we hit the road south again, hoping to find out what ‘living the dream’ really means. This is my adventure. alisonwattie.wordpress.com 12 comments on “Meet the Artist: Joseph Kurhajec” Boosie Don’t waste time, make art, follow your passions! A fisher sculpture, what a powerhouse guy! Skype open off/on today Ali! Alison Wattie Joseph Kurhajec is an amazing man, and artist, and we are so happy to have him on the tour! Lola Scarpitta An amazing force of art beloved by all of us in my family! A great snap of a real powerhouse of imagination and brilliance. ‘A force of art’ is exactly what he is Lola! I have only known him for the 1 1/2 years I’ve been in Merida and we already have two of his pieces on our walls. My husband Ric Kokotovich is an artist and he and Joseph have become great friends…we miss Joseph when he leaves! Thank you so much for the comment; Joseph has a show here Jan 31 and it too, shall be a force of art. Besos! Please tell him hello and give him a great big bacio for me!!!!! Oh! I’m the daughter of the artist Salvatore Scarpitta, our families have been friends for years! Lola, I have just looked at your fathers work! I’m not much of a car person but I love love his other bodies of work, particularly the pieces done in the late 1980s. I can’t imagine what growing up in that hotbed of creativity must have been like for you, and so – you are an artist yourself! Papa was with Leo Castelli and had many periods of change in his work. Of course I love them all! I’m now moving into abstract work from a very literal realistic 30 years of work so cross fingers! I was very much a part of papa’s work from his wrapped to his sleds…I was there watching him. A big influence was the wrapped pieces because I knew he started that with the idea of using my swathing clothing when I was a newborn in Rome. Joe is also a big part of my memory growing up as well and his amazing imagination in his body of work captured not only papa but all my family especially my stepfather, graphic artist Stanislaw Zagorski and Mamma Clotilde! We all love him and his work! We all have really grown up together including Prima Rosa (a marvelous artist) and his two amazing sons. All told, a great body of life all around!!! Peter Bosley Hi Joe great to see you are still creating wonderful pieces.I still remember the ” there’s an egg in there” one August day in Sperlonga 1975.As well as the fantastic package you gave Robin Elliott and I. Love peace and sandy feet Peter Hi Peter, Joe doesn’t yet have email (I’m working on him lol) but I will pass along your message. Cheers Marjorie Kurhajec Bialk How proud I am to have Joseph as by brother, my friend, and my role model. He has always been an inspiration to me, even as a child. When we were growing up in the country in Wisconsin, we had many opportunities to grow, to be creative, and to be challenged by our environment and family members. This truly helped us to be strong, to be courageous and even daring….we are risk-takers and adventurous that’s for certain. This was all tempered by a faith and trust in the Almighty! We knew where our strength came from, we knew who to thank for our talents, and we knew how important it is to give, to serve, to be a vital part of our society…work hard, never give up, be nice, and don’t forget to smell the flowers. What wonderful words Marjorie – I love hearing from his friends and family. It only reinforces what a special man Joseph is. 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World Book and Copyright Day Center for the Study of Innovative Freedom Digital Productions Ed Felten Gaming with Free Software Google Patent Search Intellectual Footprint Moving to Freedom Patently Silly Recording Industry vs. The People Research on Innovation The Open Knowledge Foundation Trolltracker rufuspollock.org Copyright Notice: We don't think much of copyright, so you can do what you want with the content on this blog. Of course we are hungry for publicity, so we would be pleased if you avoided plagiarism and gave us credit for what we have written. We encourage you not to impose copyright restrictions on your "derivative" works, but we won't try to stop you. For the legally or statist minded, you can consider yourself subject to a Creative Commons Attribution License. Hitler Is Suddenly Making A Lot Of Sense.... Update: This is also worth taking a look at - http://ideas.4brad.com/studio-does-content-id-takedown-my-hitler-video-about-takedowns [Posted at 04/21/2010 05:56 PM by Justin Levine on Fair Use comments(9)] Meta: site problem. The following page: http://www.againstmonopoly.org/index.php?perm=593056000000002845 will not fully load. The page is truncated right after the words "Submit Comment"; the comment submission form itself is the part that's missing as a result. That seems to be the only page affected out of several that I tested. Reloading the page does not resolve the problem. The server cuts off the last part of the page's HTML code consistently every time it serves that page. Please identify and correct this problem ASAP, since I'd like to make a comment to that article. [Comment at 04/22/2010 02:38 PM by Zachary Frederickson] We have Star Trek conventions. From the number of videos and responses, it looks like we could have a convention based on these videos! The best video gets a version of the iron cross? A new commercial artistic opportunity! [Comment at 04/22/2010 04:31 PM by Steve R.] Well, Justin, since I cannot comment on the other article, I have to comment on this one. You confuse DMCA and copyright law. Yes, the DMCA has the word "copyright" in it, but it is actually quite separate from copyright. In fact, the DMCA "cheated" with respect to copyright by almost completely (and probably unconstitutionally) avoiding copyright. In effect, the DMCA assumes the file against which a complaint is lodged is guilty until proven innocent. The DMCA also says to an ISP, IF the offending filed, video, etc., is found to be a copyright violation (wait - wasn't the DMCA supposed to be ABOUT copyright? NO, the DMCA is almost completely independent of copyright laws - it is more like legalized blackmail), then you could be sucked in as well. By removing the accused file, you get safe harbor. Is there a parallel in other laws? Yes. If you become knowledgeable of a crime and fail to report the crime, you may be charged as an accessory. So, if you become aware that someone committed a murder, you may be charged as an accessory to the crime of murder. Does the ability to charge a person with murder have a SINGLE THING TO DO WITH LAWS AGAINST MURDER? No. They are separate laws. I will point out, again, and as has been pointed out elsewhere, the DMCA has NOT been constitutionally tested before the Supreme Court. I believe that the provisions of the DMCA, since they in fact contravert constitutional protections, will be ruled unconstitutional in view of the constitution and COPYRIGHT LAW (HAH!), if it ever gets tested before the Supreme Court. Simple example: If someone creates an opinion video of a company, and the video uses various items generated by the company that fall under copyright law, the company can lodge a complaint and have the opinion video pulled down. Yet, under the constitution AND copyright law, such a video is protected under first amendment rights. In fact, if such an expression appears nearly anywhere else, in a magazine, newspaper or even on television, the courts have ruled over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over (just keep on going...) that such expressions are constitutionally protected as well as being allowable by copyright laws. The DMCA is an aberration that gets around this by threatening ISP's IF there is ever a successful application of COPYRIGHT law. So go back and tell people to compare posts all you want. Parody remains parody. Fair use remains fair use. Just because they are taken down has virtually nothing to do with copyright law and constitutional protections, and if the laws that permit such takedowns are ever tested and the attorneys for the defendants are halfway decent, the DMCA is likely to be taken down. [Comment at 04/23/2010 06:08 AM by Anonymous] Justin: By the way, Nobody Nowhere's analysis of the four factors seems pretty much spot on to me. Note that he is applying COPYRIGHT law...let me say that slowly here for you...C-O-P-Y-R-I-G-H-T law...not the DMCA. Sure, you can twist an ISP's arm all day long with the DMCA, which pretty much avoids copyright law, but when it comes to actually taking an issue over a specific item to court, the complainer will lose if the video is protected under the first amendment or C-O-P-Y-R-I-G-H-T law. The real problem here is two fold... (1) Thus far no one has wanted to be the poster child for taking the DMCA all the way to the Supreme Court. (2) I doubt there is a plaintiff who really wants to take the DMCA all the way to the Supreme Court, because if they did, and they lose, as they most likely will (hahahahahaha...under the first amendment and C-O-P-Y-R-I-G-H-T law), then the DMCA will immediately be dead. But, what entity that benefits from the DMCA would be willing to take the DMCA all the way to the Supreme Court with the near certain likelihood that the first amendment and C-O-P-Y-R-I-G-H-T law would put a stake through its heart? If the Hitler video issue were ever litigated in court, most (not all, but most) of the Hitler videos would likely be found to be in violation (depending on the specific context). Other commenters on the web agree and point out that fair use / parody analysis is never as simple as you make it out to be. http://volokh.com/2010/04/21/anything-you-can-do-i-can-do-meta/#comment-807478 http://reason.com/blog/2010/04/21/first-they-came-for-hitler#comment_1669195 As the above comments indicate, this has sparked a war of words between those who have studied copyright law for a long while and know how it practically operates in reality, versus those who understandably wish to label things fair use/parody to suit their personal policy preferences (which I obviously share). Again, the four fair use factors are elastic enough that doing a "self-analysis" doesn't prove anything. You need to point to case law which demonstrates how the parody defense is actually applied by the courts. When you read up more on that, I think you will be surprised and disappointed on how hollow a defense it often is and how little protections it often affords. How do you conclude that the DMCA would be struck down by the Supreme Court? Simply parroting the phrase "first amendment" isn't going to help as past cases have shown us in the copyright context. First Amendment law only implicates government action with regards to censorship. I don't see how that is implicated here since the takedown notices are all done through private actors. If you are so confident, then there is nothing to be worried about with the DMCA since a case will eventually find its way to the Supreme Court and be struck down. The reason people are up in arms over it is because they know full well that it will likely be upheld - which is naturally an outrage. Please keep a civil tone, identify yourself for now on with a specific moniker that distinguishes you from other "Anonymous" commenters, and argue from reason (preferably with cited legal sources) or I will have no hesitation in simply deleting your comments and closing off the thread. [Comment at 04/23/2010 11:56 AM by Justin Levine] Justin: is the condescending tone of your post here really necessary? On the matter of fair use: the proportion of the work is one of the four factors and clearly in favor here -- typically about three minutes out of 156, or one part in 52, the same proportions as one card to an entire deck. How it affects the market for the work is another factor, and I don't see any of the three-minute parody videos being a substitute for the entire movie. Short, repurposed clips generally will meet both of those fair-use factors. Published, factual works (and this is clearly published and based on a true story) have more fair-use leeway when copying from them than do unpublished and/or fictional works. That's three. The remaining factor is character of the use. Parody is protected speech, but when it's not parody of the copyrighted work itself or the copyright holder's beliefs this factor is weakened. There's a strong case for the ones on the topic of the takedowns themselves being fair use, then, since they are using the excerpt from the copyrighted work to criticize the copyright holder, which makes all four factors favor a finding of fair use in those instances. The fair use case is weaker for the rest of them, but I'd call it still fairly strong with three of the four factors clearly favoring a finding of fair use. I don't know why you seem to think the fair use cases for these videos would be weak with three of the factors aligned in their favor and only one of them iffy. It feels like you're betting that a particular pair of coin tosses will come up double-heads, when the rational assessment is that the odds against you are 75%. First Amendment law only implicates government action with regards to censorship. I don't see how that is implicated here since the takedown notices are all done through private actors. The takedown notices only have the power they do because of government. Without the DMCA's notice-and-takedown requirement, there'd be no liability on service providers that ignored a DMCA takedown. Much censorship could be avoided simply by changing the DMCA to notice-and-notice. That makes the DMCA an integral part of the censorship, and thus the legislature and the courts complicit in it, and that in turn appears to be a First Amendment violation given how frequently a takedown is executed for protected speech rather than a genuine infringement. Did I just read that right? Did you really a) accuse someone else of being uncivil in tone when the tone of your own post seems quite similar to that of theirs, b) tell someone not to comment anonymously on a blog that expressly permits anonymous commenting, and then c) threaten to actually censor people? Irony alert. Although I have rarely commented, I have read this blog for years, and now I find myself questioning whether I should continue to do so. If certain opinions will now be deleted, and anonymous commenting, and commenting on particular posts, barred, then I shall be shaking my head in sadness and disappointment, deleting my bookmark, and chalking this one up as another blog that jumped the shark. In particular if I ever find any evidence (such as via web.archive.org or Google cache, or my own eyewitnessing) that comments have been deleted here that were neither spam nor clearly off-topic, then I will quit this site, particularly as this site has a steady trickle of spams and other off-topic comments that have generally been allowed to stand (and even one or two flamewars that devolved into little but namecalling and "I know you are but what am I" style ripostes). Thus any deletion of on-topic comments would be proof positive that the site's deletion policy has less to do with the comment's on-topic-ness than it does to do with the personal feelings/opinions of the sysop. (That blatantly pro-monopoly comments have also been allowed to stand consistently over the years would make it clear that it was, in fact, even more arbitrary than that, perhaps only when the sysop had a particular, personal beef with the comment or the commenter!) I hope that your threats of censorship were either a badly-delivered joke (badly-delivered in not being obviously non-serious) or else a temporary aberration in the heat of the moment that you won't follow through on, and perhaps even will apologize for. Because it sure looks like the main "crime" of the commenter you threatened was not incivility (much worse has been allowed to remain on this site) nor anonymity (expressly allowed by the site's configuration for donkey's years) but the mere fact of disagreeing with you. [Comment at 04/23/2010 01:38 PM by Harry Ziering] I like you. Even better, I like your enumeration of the four factors test. They also seem to support the points I have attempted to make. Merely running about with a "copyright sucks" banner, while interesting, seems to fall short of making relevant points. However, Mr. Levine wants case law, I got case law... Hustler Magazine v. Falwell Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc. (Supreme Court says parody is a defense to copyright infringement - a shock - who knew?) Leibovitz v. Paramount Pictures Corp. Mattel v. Walking Mountain Productions Suntrust v. Houghton Mifflin (oooo...parody of Gone with the Wind - PRO-TECTED!) Columbia Pictures Corp. v. National Broadcasting Co., 137 F. Supp. 348 (S.D. Cal. 1955) Elsmere Music, Inc. v National Broadcasting Co. ("I Love Sodom" was deemed a parody of "I Love New York") Fisher v. Dees ("When Sonny Sniffs Glue" is acceptable parody of "When Sunny Gets Blue") ...oops, ran out of time to find more case law. However, there is a bunch. About the only time parody is not protected is when there is near copying of the source material, though even that may be protected in certain cases. [Comment at 04/23/2010 02:49 PM by Anonymous] Harry - The response for threats of deletion came from the tone on a separate post on the Star Wars Uncut issue which started getting increasingly nasty. Not the comment on this one. When you read his original comments in the other thread and follow his own original tone and line of thinking, then yes - the resulting tone from me is entirely justified. I'm sorry that the anonymous person has apparently taken it all personally and felt bad that I pointed out that he knows less about how copyright law operates outside of theoretical discussions than his comments suggested, but oh well. It has devolved into a case where he feels the need to "win" and get the last word in at all costs. Again, oh well. All of the case law cited here were instances of the parodies directly targeting the original works. That is not the case in many of the Hitler videos, and certainly not the case in the completed work of Star Wars Uncut which started the flame war between me an the anonymous poster. Obviously I am not arguing that a parody defense never exists in the law. I am merely stating that it is unlikely to succeed in many of the Hitler videos and and even less so with Star Wars Uncut (which uses the entire work). Anyone can read the 4 part fair use factors and then do their own self-analysis to justify their positions. None of that has any relevance as to how the courts actually apply it. If I try to utilize my law degree to explain to other people how the law actually operates in this area, I am suddenly accused of being condescending or arguing from authority. Oh well. If you wish to personally believe that these works would be protected in court, its no sweat off my back. I and most other attorneys who work in copyright areas know otherwise, but again, you can feel free to continue to think of how foolish and naive we all are. I would again ask you to read other commenters at other sites on this issue and ask yourself if you feel that they are equally as wrong and misinformed as you apparently believe I am. In relation to the StarWars Uncut issue which started this debate, I would ask you to analyse how the Dr. Suess V. Penguin Books case would not apply. If you are unwilling to do that - oh well. No sweat off my back. [Comment at 04/23/2010 07:50 PM by Justin Levine] The response for threats of deletion came from the tone on a separate post on the Star Wars Uncut issue which started getting increasingly nasty. Not the comment on this one. When you read his original comments in the other thread and follow his own original tone and line of thinking, then yes - the resulting tone from me is entirely justified. Seemed you were slinging mud at each other, to me. Moreover, I don't think it's the same anonymous poster there and here. The one calls himself "Nobody Nowhere" apparently after the site's default email and the other leaves it as "Anonymous". A quick search shows other similar posts by "Nobody Nowhere" but not by "Anonymous". It has devolved into a case where he feels the need to "win" and get the last word in at all costs. Again, oh well. That's an interesting thing for you to say, because it doesn't seem to me that he is the one disabling commenting to certain threads and threatening to delete posts, i.e. using or threatening to use admin privileges to get the last word. If I try to utilize my law degree to explain to other people how the law actually operates in this area, I am suddenly accused of being condescending It's the tone/subtext of your posts that gets them labeled as "condescending", not the declarative content. Now: can you name any case in any US court where three of the four fair use factors strongly favored a finding of fair use, and a fair use defense was used by the defendant, but the court found the use to be infringing instead? I'd like to see a citation of the form Jones v. Smith for, preferably, multiple such cases. Better yet, statistics on what proportion of cases with three fair use factors in favor lead to a finding of infringement, as a percentage of all cases that go all the way to a judgment. (There may still be a bias there, if cases that get settled were more likely to be won by one side or the other on average. I don't see an easy way to correct for that bias, given that settlement terms tend to be confidential so it's hard to judge from publicly available data who can be said to have "won" in those cases. Even if we could, that reflects how the lawyers for both sides thought the court would eventually rule, which may not be the same as how it actually would have had it gone to a judgment.) Your Humanity: Prove you are human by retyping the anti-spam code. For example if the code is unodosthreefour, type 1234 in the textbox below. 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__label__cc	0.672874	0.327126	Ready For The Quarter-Finals? Well that was an eventful & interesting group stage & round of 16. England goes out in the pre-quarters, losing a controversial match 1-4 to Germany. The Asian challengers South Korea and Japan also bow out losing to Uruguay & Paraguay respectively. The US faced the lone African team left and lost; Ghana is the cinderella team of this World Cup. So here are the quarter-final lineups and the two matches setup in the middle look very appetizing – Netherlands vs Brazil and Germany vs Argentina. Everyone says that it’s the Argentines tournament to lose, they having been the most impressive side so far. For established nations they have Brazil, Germany & Holland in the offing but don’t count out the South American teams of Uruguay and Paraguay just yet. And can Ghana spring more surprises and proceed to the final and possible win the finals? Who will triumph in the end? They Also Do Make Music! Here’s what some rockers have been upto. Motley Crue singer Vince Neil has been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving and was being held in a Las Vegas jail, police said Monday. The 49 year old rocker was expected to appear in court on Monday. The arrest comes just a week after Neil released his latest album — “Tattoos and Tequila” — featuring cover versions of classic rock songs. Singer Glenn Danzig is facing a lawsuit for allegedly “recklessly” crashing into another car in January. The Misfits rocker reportedly drove into the rear end of another vehicle, which was driven by Guy Wilson, who claims he has endured “pain and suffering” and “emotional distress” since the alleged incident. Ozzy Osbourne has revealed he parted ways with longtime guitarist Zakk Wylde because it was becoming more and more difficult to be sober around someone who drank so heavily. Rocker Bret Michaels has revealed he is in talks with American Idol bosses about possibly replacing Simon Cowell as a judge on the show. The Poison star made his first live appearance after his recent brain hemorrhage and mild stroke on the talent show’s finale and rumours have been rife ever since that he’s the man to take over Cowell’s chair. And now he admits he’s planning to meet with producers to discuss the idea. King Of Nuns Your Band Name is: The King of Nuns Time to rock! Blogthings: Learn Something Surprising About Yourself Categories: Cool Stuff, Net Stuff 6 Year Old On US No Fly List Could someone explain this to me please? How is that a 6 year old Indian-American girl on the US government’s terror watch list? Dr. Santhosh Thomas is at a loss to understand as to how his 6 year old child, Alyssa Thomas, came to be on that list. The doctor was informed of this when is family were embarking on a recent trip from Cleveland to Minneapolis. When he asked the ticket agent as to how come, the only reply he got was “Well, she’s on the list!” They were allowed to fly that day but were informed to contact the US Dept. of Homeland Securities to clear up this matter. A flabbergasted Dr. Thomas states that the worst his young child could have done is to threaten her sister during a bout of sibling quarrels that most kids go through, but was that enough to have Homeland Securities get involved as to put her on a watch list? The family then received a letter from the government addressed to little Alyssa telling her that nothing has changed in her file and that she is still on the list. How stupid can a governmental agency get? What possible harm can she do? The kid has been traveling on planes since she was 2 months old. What did she do? Poop a few many times while in the air? June 28, 2010 December 6, 2011 Roshan3 Comments I first heard about this movie when I saw a interview of the main stars on The Hour with George Stroumbolopolous. And I heard them talking about the Rush angle to this movie. That was more than enough to peak my interest in this movie. Plus I really like the two lead actors – Paul Rudd and Jason Segel. Rashida Jones, daughter of Quincy Jones, also stars as Rudd’s fiance and Jamie Pressely, Jane Curtin & Jon Favereau also lend a supporting hand in this movie. Peter Klaven (Rudd) just got engaged to his girlfriend of 8 months, Zooey Rice but he is embarrassed by the fact that he has a lack of male friends, especially compared with the close intimate relationships that Zooey has with her group of female friends. Overhearing her friends discussing this oddity, Peter goes on a series of “man dates” with men hoping to get a real friend in time for his wedding. However, he always seems to be ending up in awful situations. Feeling rejected, Peter is about to give up, when during an open house at Lou Ferrigno’s mansion, he meets Sydney Fife (Jason Segel) . The two hit it off very well, despite having different personalities. Later, Peter calls Sydney, and they go out for drinks. Pretty soon they are spending a lot of time together, including jamming on bass & guitar in Sydney’s garage turned ‘man cave’. They also bond over a mutual love for the rock band Rush – the two of them singing Tom Sawyer in the garage is a highlight of the film! Peter then asks Sydney to be his best man at his wedding and invites him to a dinner with family & friends – where Sydney makes a totally inappropriate toast! Things get a little testy when Sydney borrows $8000 from Peter and puts billboards all over Los Angeles to advertise Peter’s real estate skills. And then Sydney fights with Ferrigno which seems to jeopardize the sale. They break off their friendship for a while. However, it seems that Sydney’s silly billboards have worked in getting more business for Peter including Ferrigno, who is impressed with the sales technique. Zooey who has second thoughts about their friendship, relents when she sees that Peter is upset on the day of their wedding and she invites Sydney to come. The two friends are reunited and the wedding takes place. Total dude movie; watch it and you’ll love it. 8 outta 10! We’re Only Immortal For A Limited Time June 28, 2010 October 3, 2017 RoshanLeave a comment The year is 1992 a few months before I turned 16. I had completed high school and enjoying 3 months of summer vacation before pre-degree in a college. Not knowing how to spend my time, I joined Datapro for a 2 month course on Computer Basics. I enjoyed my time there and made a couple of friends. One of those afternoons on the way back home I stopped at this music store / gift shop. I saw the cover of a tape of a band that I had never heard of before. I liked the cover – a young boy kicking a skeleton and the background was a wall made entirely of dominoes. So I bought the album, called Roll The Bones and put it on as soon as I reached home; this song Dreamline came on and boom – I was introduced to the world of Rush! Updated: October 3, 2017 1-2-3 In 2010 NHL Draft I am about 30 hours or so late but here are the 1st, 2nd & 3rd picks from the 2010 NHL entry draft held on Friday night held in Los Angeles. The Edmonton Oilers, who will be in the midst of rebuilding after a couple of terrible seasons and finishing last in the league standings this past season, selected Taylor Hall (in the middle) first overall. The announcement ended weeks of speculation as to who would the Oilers pick – Hall or Tyler Seguin. There seemed to be very little to choose between the two youngsters but Seguin was ranked higher that Hall. The 18-year old Hall enjoyed a spectacular year, scoring 40 goals and adding 66 assists in 57 regular season games with the Spitfires. He was also a key component of Windsor’s back-to-back Memorial Cup titles as he was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive year. He also found time in his busy schedule to help Canada capture the silver medal at the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship. The Boston Bruins gladly picked Seguin at # 2 (on the right wearing a Bruins jersey) a pretty solid consolation prize as they were able to select the Plymouth Whalers playmaker second overall after receiving the pick as part of a package from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Phil Kessel. After consumating a trade earlier in the night with the Vancouver Canucks that saw the Florida Panthers shift Keith Ballard to the West Coast, new Panthers’ GM Dale Tallon remained busy as he announced the selection of Kingston Frontenacs defenceman Erik Gudbranson (on the left) with the third overall pick. A behemoth on the blueline, Gudbranson is a stay at home defenceman who should be able to inject some size and strength into the Cats’ defence corps. Categories: Hockey Caramel Latte Macchiato June 27, 2010 December 6, 2011 Roshan1 Comment Caramel Latte Macchiato originally uploaded in Flickr by kenliu Categories: Coffee, Photos My Long Saturday Well, I’m back from work and what a day it was. Loooong! All because of the harthal and work blockade that happened today in protest o the sudden rise in fuel prices. So I had to depend on the company provided transport as I do not have my on vehicle and since all buses & autos were off the roads. So I went to sleep at 1:30 am after watching some tv and woke up at the unholy hour of 3:00 am! I tossed in my bed as my eyes refused to open and were shut tightly. A few minutes passed and I willed myself to get outta bed and head to the loo. A quick washing of the face & teeth brushed I headed for the kitchen and made myself a big cup of strong coffee. After downing that I attended the call of nature and then checked with the transport department at the office to check the time that the cab would come to pick me up. I then too a bath and got dressed for at 4:45 am a Toyota Qualis was headed my way. As I waited for the cab in the juntion next to my building, I was joined by 6 to 8 “thorappans” or huge rats the size of small dogs! Scared that they would bite my leg I moved closer to the main road. There were a boy & girl from the call center associate crowd of our company in the cab along with the driver and we went to Vaduthala and Elamakkara to pick up 3 more people. We reached the office by 5:30 am and I went straight to work and finished a report before it was time for breakfast at 7:30 am. Went back to work and finished another report by 11 am and a third just before lunch time. I also took some rest in a room by removing my shoes and putting my feet up and getting in some shut eye. By 3 am I told my team to gather in the conference room so we could go over the latest products and process updates for the remaining 3 hours. A little after 6pm I got into a cab and went to a colony near HMT junction and then onto Vytilla before the cab dropped me off at Kacheripady at around 7:30 pm. I walked over to Varkey’s and bought a whole chicken and bread and my dad cooked it while I watched an episode of Castle and then settled for a nice dinner. So how was your day? Categories: Cochin, Kerala, Personal Another Harthal Day Looms Large Well that’s a wet evening behind me now. It’s raining quite a lot these past few days and the best part of it is that it keeps the temperature low and the air cool. You can bundle yourself in sheets or wrap yourself in a thick blanket and stay snug and safe in your sleep. But you can’t do much in the heat except sweat and feel totally uncomfortable. I’ve had a bad dad and I’m not ready to talk about it at the moment. Maybe during Sunday or after I’ve had sometime to wrap my head around it. I’ll get back to it soon. But I can’t open up about it until I get over it in my mind. But it’s got me all messed up in my mind. Oh and tomorrow is a harthal! Another fucking day that the political parties are gonna make us miserable and ruin any chance of us normal folk to have a hassle free work day. The reason for the harthal is that the sudden sharp increase in the price of petrol & diesel and hence these motherfucking politicians need to make it even worse for the public and block trains, buses, cars and stop people from opening shops, stores and offices. The political party members usually don’t bother private vehicles too much but a lot of people are scared to take their cars out. Bikes seem to go about as usual but most offices close down….except for the 24 hour BPO companies like the one yours truly works for! Yes, slap my ass and call me Judy! So, I’ll bid you goodnite as I have to get up really early at 3 am and get ready for a company cab that will come to pick me up around 4:30 am. I’ll probably reach the office by 5:15 am and leave the office around 6pm! Yeah, just like last time. Categories: Kerala, Ramblings So Innocent Eyes Open Wide This is a live extended version of Through Her Eyes by Dream Theatre off their 1999 album Metropolis 2: Scenes From A Memory. Listen to some truly inspired guitar work by John Petrucci. A World Cup 2010 Update – 3 What an interesting World Cup it has been so far Uruguay and Mexico finish 1st & 2nd place in their group A after 3 matches. Hosts South Africa unfortunately fail to cross the group stage and finish in 3rd place with 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss. What about France? 1998 champs and 2006 finalists, the French were abysmal and were chucked out of the Cup, with 1 draw and 2 defeats. Atleast they scored a goal unlike in 2002! Argentina had too much talent & class in group B and finished with 3 wins, but South Korea trumps over both Greece and my fav African team Nigeria to finish 2nd in the group. One surprise in group C; it’s the USA who top the group with 5 points – two draws and a win. England finally hemmed and hawed and after two draws they finally got a win against Slovenia that gave them 5 points and finished second to go through to the next stage. Group D saw Germany defeated by Serbia but still 6 points from wins in the other 2 games were enough to see them top the group. Surprisingly Ghana, who will be the lone African side in the round of 16, finished 2nd in the group over Australia & Serbia. Group E sees the Netherlands win all 3 matches without much fuss and top the group. Japan trumped over Denmark last night and finish second. Cameroon finished last in E. Group F and how them mighty have fallen. Defending champions Italy finish last in the group with 2 draws and a loss to Slovakia. Paraguay finish top in the group followed by Slovakia. Even New Zealand had more points than Italy! There’s still 2 more groups to finish the 3d matches but so much has happened that I just had to post this. Raindrop Falling On My Head The rains sure poured down on Cochin city today. Funny enough it was quite hot and sunny this afternoon when I went to the mess next to the office for lunch. And it wasn’t raining at 6 pm when a few of us went up to the rooftop cafeteria for coffee. Who knew that within the next 90 minutes it would pour down in biblical fashion. I mean it was a torrential downpour and the roads were flooded. The road that leads from my office to the main road is on an upward slope and walking on it in this kinda weather is an adventure. Water uptil your ankles and swishing around as you walk. My socks and shoes were quite wet as I reached the bus stand. I got down and went to this small hotel in Kacheripady that I sometimes get dinner from. Although owned by Malayalees the cooks and some of the waiters aren’t from here. I think they are from the North East part of India and maybe because of that, they don’t use as much oil or masala in the food. I like this as the food is cheaper compared to most places & quite tasty but doesn’t give you that bloated / stuffed feeling. I ordered the chicken fried rice and some chicken 65. I was however disappointed with the chicken as it wasn’t upto their usual standard in taste. I threw most of it away and ate the rice which was quite good. Then it was chatting away on the lappy and then a video call with my good friend / colleague Smitha. Who I haven’t met in real life till date but she’s a good friend nevertheless. Now it’s sleep time and I think I’m gonna have a long dreamless sleep. Categories: Cochin, Personal Tamil Bashing Ok this incident happened a while ago but left me wondering for many minutes even after I had come home. I was taking the bus ride back home from work and it would have been about 7:20 in the evening. I was sitting in the last row of the bus and there were two Tamilian men sitting near me. The bus was a bit crowded (not unusual for that time) and I could barely see the protagonist of this event, even though he was standing less than two feet away from me, leaning against the pole near the door. The Tamilians, who were obviously low-wage earning manual workers, were chatting very loudly just like their kind normally do. I have always taken this for a fact of life, labourers can’t talk at normal decibel levels, but they work hard for a living, so just shut your ears and ignore them. The loud chatting seemed to spark an interest in our pole-leaning fellow. He looked at them with contempt and asked them “Are you from Tamil Nadu? Where in Tamil Nadu?” and then went on to use swear words at them. They even included the words “Motherfuckers, sons of whores, illegitimate offspring” etc. I was wondering why on earth the idiot was abusing them. It seems that, as he would explain to anyone who was paying attention, that he has always had bad experiences with the people of the state. He said that he has suffered many days over there while working in Madras (Chennai) or while searching for a job there. He spent days unable to get proper food or even water to drink and the people were abusive to him. He also faced issues when he came back to Kerala and worked for a small firm, whose work meant that he had to often go to cities & towns in Tamil Nadu. He also said that one of his relatives was applying for a visa to Baharain on the promise of a job by a friend who was settled there. The embassy in in Chennai and they refused him a visa, cause his passport was “Kerala passport”, which means that a sort of racism cost him a trip to a better life. He asked them “Does anyone bother you here? You live peaceful lives here in return for the work you do.” The abuser continued on, until the two labourers alighted from the bus and turned to several people asking them “Are you Tamilian?” Later one the guy, obviously drunk, apologized with a smile and said he was under pressure and was just letting off steam when he hear the Tamilians. No doubt he faced some tough times while he was in Tamil Nadu and his relative was denied a visa for no reason other than the fact that he was a Malayalee, but can we agree with the guy? He must have had a rough time but there are several Malayalees who are living it up in Chennai & Coimbatore. But hatred towards the entire Tamil population because of that? On the other hand, a man can only relate to something according to the relation he has with that particular thing. I was left wondering : Okay, I can’t stand their movies or their stupid meaningless songs with non-sensical lyrics that seem to be everywhere these days. I will never understand why they continue to vote for corrupt Jayalalitha or have such fascination with talentless actors. But still I can’t agree with hating our Tamil cousins. After all, remember this joke: “Why are Tamilians called the horniest people on the planet”? Answer: Because they greet everyone with “Wanna cum” (Vannakam)!!! LOL Categories: India, Kerala A Typical Work Day In Idea The last few days I’ve been thinking about the 2 years that I spent working in the main office for Idea Mobile Communications, located in Ravipuram. I worked there from Jan 2004 till Jan 2006, after which I was moved to their new call center in Thoppumpady. I joined Idea, then known as Escotel, as a call center associates and got promoted to Supervisor in November of that same year and then in April I got promoted as a Call Center Mentor. These were some fun times right uptill the end and I truly enjoyed working there..well with the exception of the shitty management. Still, I am truly nostalgic about my days there. From my old blog here’s what a typical work day would be like for me: Monday – Saturdays – I did my usual stuff – strolled in at 3pm said the usual greetings, sat my cell down on the side of the mousepad and plugged in the charger (what with me browsing WAP on my cell the battery is always low), reading the days company e-mails & replies of ones that I sent the previous night until the coffee lady comes in with my brew. The coffee & tea that the canteen staff at the company prefer is what I have labbled “pregnant woman’s coffee/tea” – because it coffee powder, sugar & a cupfull of milk – no water to dilute it. Yuck! I usually have black coffee at home or if I want to add milk it will only be a quarter of the cup. This coffee is ridiculus, but being late afternoon I need something to keep me awake and it’s a slow burn while it goes down my throat. By then an hour would have passed and I would start the audits, recordings, opening/creating/editting of numerous MS Excel sheets (I so hate Excel – it might just be the greatest office tool but I hate seeing a worksheet) and reviewing the preformances of the 30 call centre agents under my mentorship. Then it would be understanding of the issues of the day and speaking to my collegues in the office. By 6, the majority of the staff would start to leave and I would be deep in my work. By 7 I would go to strech my legs and another, much smaller cup of machine coffee and more work till about 8:15 or so when it is dinner time. By 9pm would be the start of my floor support section of the day, so I head down to the third floor to where the call centre is, relieve my collegue so that he/she can head on home. Then it’s on the call floor till 12 when I finish up all the pending e-mails & files and shut down the terminal. The company taxi would be waiting for me to take me home and in 20 minutes I would be at the gate, bracing myself as Shawny Jr. recognises that it is me coming home. The affectionate puppy that she is, she comes running as soon as it is established that it is my sorry ass sneaking in at the gate and proceeds to bang into me. She leaps and lunges and a few times has been at the recieving end of my rebukes. I then give her some patting and brushing of her coat and then get into the house with dog slobber all over my hands. A quick wash and a change of clothes and I plonk my self onto the mattress with the remote in my hand. It would be 12:30 or 12:45 am by then and until I feel my eyes feeling heavier I’d watch some tv series or music videos. Then it’s off to never, neverland. I had kinda given up hope on Manoj Shyamalan’s movies getting the same kinda acclaim as Sixth Sense and Signs did. I liked The Village a lot more than most people did and have yet to watch Lady In The Water & Unbreakable. This movie is similar to the kind of movie that you would expect Shyamalan to make. Although I am surprised by the casting – Zooey Deschanel is not the kind of actress I would have expected in this role and neither was John Leguizamo in his small supporting role. I don’t like Mark Wahlberg but I guess he did ok in this role. The Happening is about an unexplainable natural disaster that occurs on the East Coast of the US. It starts off in Central Park, New York when people suddenly start to commit suicide in the most accessible manner possible for no apparent reason. Stabbing themselves in the neck by a pen, walking off construction sites, policemen shooting themselves with their own guns etc. Initially believed to be a bioterrorist attack using an airborne neurotoxin, the epidemic quickly spreads across the northeastern United States, slowly moving from large population centers to smaller and smaller areas. The disease is spread through the air and the onset is depicted by the wind picking up. Wahlberg plays Elliot, a high school teacher, who tries to escape the epidemic with his wife Alma (Deschanel), his friend Jullian (Luguizamo) and Jullian’s young daughter Jess. Jullian dies when he goes back to search for his wife and is infected along with others that he is traveling with. Elliot & Alma take Jess with them as they try to make their way to smaller and more open areas with less people as they get the idea that this infections occurs where there are more people. They are joined by a group of people who soon split into smaller groups as the wind picks up and they start to get infected. Towards the end, Elliot is left with just Alma & Jess and they take refuge in an old isolated farm house occupied by a paranoid oddball woman, who is unaware of the disaster as she keeps to herself and has shunned technology and interaction with other humans. Soon, however she too is infected and she kills herself by banging her head onto the windows of her house. Elliot, Jess & Alma hide out in different parts of her house until they feel that death is inevitable and they come out to embrace in the field. The wind picks up and the trio wait for the onset of the epidemic…but nothing happens! As predicted by scientists in the beginning the outbreak abates as quickly as it has started lasting only a couple of days. 3 months later things are normal for Alma & Elliot who have adopted Jess and are also expecting their first child. The Northeast is almost back to normal, save for the deaths and some destruction of property. However, a scientist is shown talking on tv that this was probably just the signs of a bigger wave of the epidemic, saying that humans have been a threat to the planet and nature is fighting back. We are then shown the same epidemic strike in France as the movie ends. 7 outta 10 for me. I like it but they could have done better! A Stitch In Time Saves Mine I’ve been lucky that I’ve never had to be hospitalized for days on end. Infact the most time I’ve spent is 2 days in a row when I was 21 years ago, back in 1997. That’s it! I’ve not had much to be taken to the hospital in my life. When I was about 4 years old, I fell down the stairs of building and hit my head. There was some bleeding and I needed to have stitches done. I vaguely remember the incident (it was a head injury after all, lol) but I do remember my dad consoling me while I cried due to the pain. That is one of my earliest memories as well. Well funny thing is when I was about 12 or 13, in school I needed to get stitches done on the exact same spot! We had a free period and the guys & I were out on the playground trying to setup a football match on the ground. Since we didn’t have proper goal posts we would get sticks of bamboo and wedge them between bricks and place them on the ground. There were plenty of bricks lying around as there was construction going on in sections of the school property. So some of my buddies went to get the bricks. Unfortunately one fella tossed a couple of bricks without thinking and then yelled for us to watch out. I wasn’t paying attention and by the time I became aware of what was happening, the brick was almost on top of me! I tried to duck but the broken end of the brick hit me on the exact same spot where I had my stitches done at the age of 4 and it opened up a wound. Bleeding I was taken to the hospital and my older cousin met me there while I had stitches done….once again! What are the chances? Since then, I’ve had to stay for a couple of days in the hospital when I was 21 years old……for a circumcision! Yeah, go ahead and do the LOL! It was bloody painful and I had lots o stitches. Not to mention being out of commission and resting up at home for 30 days. That’s a whole blog post on it’s on. And oh yes, a few years after that I stepped on a splinter and a thin piece pierced my right foot and got lodged into the flesh. I went to the hospital and they cut out a little of the flesh and stitched it up. Nothing to it – I was outta there in an hour. The Case Of The Missing Chicken A big part of almost every kid’s life are the cartoons that he/she watches. I was no exception and was glued to the tv when they showed cartoons (Muthaharika in Arabic if I remember) every morning and evening on Kuwaiti television. This was ofcourse before the cable tv channels showed up but they had a good selection of cartoons to show us kids. One of the most memorable ones was the Muppet Babies cartoons. And this is my favourite episode which I can’t seem to forget. I loved this episode. Gonzo’s stuffed baby chicken Camilla goes missing. The best part is when Fozzie bear does a “confession” to taking the bear and running way – he only imagines it. Then Gonzo shares with the others as to how he feels – he sings the song ‘Camilla’ dressed like Elvis. Truly magical!! Finally it seems that he just misplaced the baby chicken. Things are back to normal. Categories: Humour, Video Clip Tickling The Ivories	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2372
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__label__wiki	0.70757	0.70757	Eco/Invest/Demography, Life, Regulation : Life insures have to mandatorily launch standard term life product from Jan 21:IRDAI Health, Life, Non-Life, Pandemic : Policyholders can now opt for renewal, migration and portability of their standard Covid covers:IRDAI Non-Life, Risk Management : Sitharaman may announce the merger of 3 PSU gen insurers in Budget 2020 Eco/Invest/Demography : Financial services to add 47,800 new jobs in April-September FY20 Indian carriers to induct over 900 planes in coming years Wealth Management : Investors rush to mutual funds; asset base grows over Rs 6 lakh crore Reinsurance : GIC Re receives “In principle” approval for Lloyd's Syndicate, will start business by Apr 18 IRDAI Panel suggests competitive returns for life insurance customers Health : Private bill in RS proposes health to be made a fundamental right Government to bear MDR charges on digital transactions up to Rs 2,000 Fun Insurance Are you taking a seprate Covid-19 Insurance Policy? DHFL resolution: Lenders approve Piramal''s $ 5 billion bid Metropolis Healthcare to acquire Hitech Diagnostic Centre in a cash, stock deal 2,24,301 beneficiaries given COVID-19 vaccine so far; 447 cases of adverse effect reported: Govt Vaccination: ''Wait and watch'' approach, CoWin app snags blamed for 53 pc turnout in Delhi on Day 1 Abu Dhabi plans three-pronged alliance to export hydrogen for fuel EPFO settles 56.79 lakh COVID-19 advance claims, releases over Rs 14,000 cr till Dec India records 15,144 fresh COVID-19 cases Pfizer vaccine worries Norway as 29 elderly people die after taking shot Gold imports dip 47 pc in Apr-Oct to USD 9.28 bn India is the largest importer of gold, which mainly caters to demand of jewellery industry. In volume terms, the country imports 800-900 tonne of gold annually. Gems and jewellery exports declined by about 49.5 per cent to USD 11.61 billion in April-October 2020. Nov 15, 2020 Data >> Eco/Invest/Demography, Wealth Management Source: Agencies Gold imports, which have a bearing on the current account deficit, declined 47.42 per cent to USD 9.28 billion during April-October due to fall in demand in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to data from the Commerce Ministry. Imports of the yellow metal stood at USD 17.64 billion in the corresponding period of 2019-20. The imports, however, recorded a growth of about 36 per cent in October. Silver imports during the period too dipped 64.65 per cent to USD 742 million. The decline in gold and silver imports has helped in narrowing the country's trade deficit, difference between imports and exports, to USD 32.16 billion during April-October 2020-21 as against USD 100.67 billion in the year-ago period. India is the largest importer of gold, which mainly caters to demand of jewellery industry. In volume terms, the country imports 800-900 tonne of gold annually. Gems and jewellery exports declined by about 49.5 per cent to USD 11.61 billion in April-October 2020. AICTE to partner with Cyberpeace to train 5 lakh students and faculty on cybersecurity AICTE has joined hands with Cyberpeace to train 5 lakh students and faculty on cybersecurity and with Pupilfirst for the CoronaSafe internship programme. According to a press release, the cybersecurity training programme designed to educate 5 lakh students and faculty was unveiled by AICTE Chairman Anil D Sahasrabudhe. AU Bank ties up with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance AU Small Finance Bank (AU Bank), today, announced a partnership with ICICI Prudential Life Insurance to offer need and goal-based life insurance solutions. Through this corporate agency arrangement, over 18 lakh customers of AU Bank can buy products of ICICI Prudential Life. Max Life enhances contactless services for customers Max Life Insurance Company has introduced a range of digital initiatives that are completely contactless and paperless, across most of its channels including the company’s branch offices. The company has overhauled majority of the physical servicing touchpoints to digital and enabled more options of self-serve on its website. SBI Gen celebrates “Kisaan Diwas”, creates `Insurance Awareness in the hinterland On Kisan Diwas, SBI General Insurance organized an Insurance Awareness drive for farmers thereby enabling financial inclusion. The workshops were conducted across 50 villages from the states of Rajasthan, Gujrat, Tamil Nadu, Odisha and others across the country. This drive aimed at educating the farmers about importance of several crop insurance and non-crop insurance solutions, thereby helping them to be prepared for natural catastrophes. Fincare Small Finance Bank partners with Go Digit Insurance Fincare Small Finance Bank, announced its association with Go Digit Insurance. With this partnership, Fincare SFB will now be able to cater to the critical financial protection need of customers and make insurance services accessible to its target customer segments. The byte-sized products, specially designed for digital banking customers, will offer high value insurance products with a hassle-free on-boarding process. Jérôme Guilbert to join SCOR as Group Chief Communications Officer Jérôme Guilbert is joining SCOR as Group Chief Communications Officer. He will take up his post on January 4, 2021. Based in Paris, he will be responsible for all facets of the Group’s internal and external communications. Denis Kessler, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of SCOR, comments: “His experience and expertise will be invaluable assets in terms of further developing an ambitious brand strategy, particularly by accelerating SCOR’s production of original content on the changing risk universe and sharing it as widely as possible with all our stakeholders." Mohit B joins PNB Met Life as new Business Head PNB Met Life has appointed Mohit Bahuguna as its new Business Head - Group Business and Partnership Distribution. Mohit will be responsible for leading and developing PNB MetLife’s group insurance business as well as expanding and deepening its distribution network by developing and onboarding new partners. Mohit joins PNB MetLife from Bharti AXA Life Insurance and has over two decades of experience in the sector SBI General's strategic partnership with Mahindra Insurance Brokers SBI General Insurance today announced a strategic partnership with Mahindra Insurance Brokers Ltd. (MIBL) through its Sajhedaari programme, to increase insurance penetration in tier 2 & 3 cities. PC Kandpal, MD & CEO, SBI General Insurance said, “The most pressing requirement at this moment for us is to ensure that the ‘missing middle’ is tapped and insured. ICICI Prudential Life and RBL Bank enteres into a bancassurance partnership RBL Bank and ICICI Prudential Life Insurance have entered into a bancassurance partnership to offer an array of life insurance products to the Bank’s customers. This alliance will enable over 8.7 million customers of RBL Bank to access and seamlessly purchase customer-centric protection and long-term savings products of the Company and provide financial security to themselves and their families. HDFC Life launches HDFC Life Click2Wealth ULIP digital campaign - HDFC Life, one of India’s leading life insurance companies, launched a new digital campaign that focuses on the role of Unit Linked Insurance Plans (ULIPs) as part of a prudent financial plan. The campaign debunks the commonly held myths surrounding the ULIP category and highlights the unique features of HDFC Click2Wealth plan that make it an attractive customer proposition to achieve diverse life goals. Through the central message of '#SirfSafeNahiSmartBhiBano', the brand aims to change the way consumers look at ULIPs. Max Life Insurance launches of ‘Max Life Critical Illness and Disability Rider’ Max Life Insurance Company today announced the launch of ‘Max Life Critical Illness and Disability Rider’ and with it, the launch of ‘Max Fit’, a comprehensive wellness programme. ‘Max Life Critical Illness and Disability Rider’ offers customers protection from upto 64 critical illnesses, and has a cover under which one can protect themselves or their loved ones. Prashant Tripathy, Managing Director & CEO, Max Life said, “With the launch of Max Life Critical Illness and Disability Rider, we aim to offer customers protection from any untoward circumstances, while rewarding them for taking care of their personal wellbeing..” HDFC Ergo partners NSDL Payments Bank HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, and NSDL Payments Bank,a subsidiary of National Securities Depository (NSDL), have announced their partnership to offer a whole range of general insurance products to the bank’s customers. Ashutosh Singh, CEO, NSDL Payments Bank said,“as more than 75 per cent of our base is below the age of 30, we are excited to introduce them to right asset allocation strategies from an early age. Towards that end our partnership with HFDC ERGO assumes a lot of significance.'' Tata AIG General offers extended warranty on home appliances for Flipkart customers Tata AIG General insurance and Flipkart announced their strategic partnership for group policy arrangement to offer ‘SmartCare’, an extended warranty product available for Flipkart customers across their small home appliances range .Consumers can avail an extended warranty of one year, in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty for new small home appliances in four different categories like Juicer Mixer Grinder, Induction Cooktop, Electric Cooker and Vacuum Cleaners at a much affordable price. Customers can claim the extended warranty by either choosing a cashless repair or via reimbursement mode. They can contact the customer centre with the claim via a call, SMS or email within 7 days of malfunction. LIC Raises Stake to 5.27% in IRB Infrastructure Developers As per data available on BSE, Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)has raised stake in IRB Infrastructure Developers Ltd. (IRB) from 3.81% in quarter ended June 2020, to 5.27% in quarter ended September 2020.BSE and NSE listed IRB is India’s leading and largest highway infrastructure developers, with an asset base of over Rs. 45,000 crs. Flipkart, Bajaj Allianz launch cyber insurance to cover online financial frauds Flipkart and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company have come together to offer 'Digital Suraksha Group Insurance' for customers who want to cover themselves against financial losses caused as a result of cyber-attacks, cyber frauds, or other such malicious activities across various online platforms. This insurance compensates for direct financial loss (up to the sum insured) due to unauthorised digital financial transactions as a result of identity theft arising out of cyber-attacks, phishing/spoofing and SIM-jacking, a joint statement said. "Customers can opt for a one-year cover at premiums as low as Rs 183 for a cover of Rs 50,000," the statement added. YES BANK to sell HDFC Life's products HDFC Life, and YES BANK have entered into a Corporate Agency (CA) arrangement. This CA arrangement will enable customers of YES BANK to avail HDFC Life’s wide range of life insurance products which include solutions for protection, savings and investment, retirement and critical illness. Bharti AXA Life Insurance a unit linked individual insurance plan Bharti AXA Life Insurance, announced the launch of Bharti AXA Life Wealth Pro, a unit linked individual insurance plan, offering triple benefits of regular savings, enhanced protection and market-linked returns. ‘We are confident that our new ULIP shall allow customers to focus on their life and long-term wealth creation goals with strategic investment options to maximize savings for their future,’’ said Parag Raja, MD and CEO , Bharti AXA Life Insurance. SBI Gen & ICICI General tie-up with YES BANK Both, SBI General Insurance and ICICI Lombard General Insurance, have entered into a bancassurance tie-ups with YES BANK. The partnership will provide the bank’s diverse customer base access to the insurer’s portfolio and make insurance more accessible to their customers across India. ICICI Prudential Life's corporate agency agreement with NSDL Payments Bank ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has entered into a corporate agency agreement with NSDL Payments Bank, a subsidiary of NSDL, to sell its wide-ranging products. Ashutosh Singh, CEO, NSDL Payments Bank said "70% of our customer base is under the age of 30 and we will help them to shape the right attitude towards insurance and investment.'' Ayushmann Khurrana is Bajaj Allianz Life's brand ambassador Bajaj Allianz Life, announced the appointment of actor Ayushmann Khurrana, as its brand ambassador to promote its products and digital services across offline and online mediums. Ayushmann will feature in the life insurer’s next campaign “Smart Living” that encompasses its Term Plan – Smart Protect Goal and the new digital service – Smart Assist. Khurrana, said, “I am delighted to partner with Bajaj Allianz Life in its journey towards enabling life goals of India. Bharti AXA Life'bancassurance partnership with SBM Bank India Bharti AXA Life Insurance today announced its bancassurance partnership with SBM Bank India, for distribution of life insurance products through latter’s network. Under this agreement, Bharti AXA Life Insurance will offer its comprehensive suite of life insurance products, including protection, health, savings and investment plans, to the customers of SBM Private Wealth, the retail banking arm of SBM Bank Parag Raja, MD and CEO, Bharti AXA Life Insurance, said, ‘‘This alliance will further boost our bancassurance channel as a key distribution and growth opportunity.'' Bajaj Allianz General offers premium instalment option on “Health Guard”. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance today announced its health product “Health Guard”. which is available on both individual and family floater basis will now have the premium instalment option on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual basis as per the customer’s requirements. TapanSinghel, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz General Insurancesaid, “Providing the option to pay premiums through instalments for our comprehensive health insurance product - Health Guard, makes the health insurance cover more affordable.” Digit partners with Credit R to cover used 2-wheelers CredR, am omnichannel consumer brand for buying and selling used two-wheelers.has joined hands with Digit Insurance,to offer relevant and affordable personal accident group insurance cover to second hand vehicle owners. This insurance will be made available to all customers who purchased a used two-wheeler from CredR. SasidharNandigam, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) - CredR said, “Our customer profile largely consists of working professionals who stand to benefit from such insurance cover.” Jasleen Kohli, Chief Distribution Officer,Digit Insurance,said,“ right now the market for second-hand vehicles is growing at a huge pace where more people are interested in buying second-hand vehicles.'' V. Suryanarayanan appointed as MD of Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd. today, has announced the retirement of S. S. Gopalarathnam as the managing director and appointment of V. Suryanarayanan, currently president and COO, as the MD of Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Co. Ltd., effective 1st July 2020. Gopalarathnam retires after a long and distinguished career spanning an incredible 41 years. BMS builds Asia operations with senior appointment BMS Group, the independent specialist (re)insurance broker, today announces the appointment of Sandra Lee as the head of BMS’s operations in Asia, subject to regulatory approvals. Sandra, who is currently based in Hong Kong, will join BMS upon completion of current contractual obligations. Sandra has been heading Aon’s transactions liability team in Asia since 2012. Nick Cook, CEO at BMS Group, said: “Asia is a crucial market and this appointment marks the beginning of a broader expansion plan in the region. She will help develop the Group’s global M&A broking business and work closely with our new Private Equity, M&A and Tax division in London as it continues to grow.” WHO reports record daily increase in coronavirus cases The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 183,020 in a 24-hour period. The biggest increase was from North and South America with over 116,000 new cases, according to a daily report here Total global cases are over 8.7 million with more than 461,000 deaths, according to the WHO. The previous record for new cases was 181,232 on June 18. AIA Singapore employees to receive $1,000 WFH allowance AIA Singapore today announced that all employees will receive S$1,000 as part of the company's focus on its people, to help its staff who are working remotely from home during the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic, to ensure that they can get the equipment they need to further enhance their home office setup. The lump sum is available to all permanent and contract staff and will be paid out to more than 1,000 employees. In addition, this move will help its staff cushion any financial impact that their family could be facing and ride through this challenging time. Tata AIA Life offer Aadhaar based, offline e-KYC service Tata AIA Life Insurance has tied up with East Consultancy Services to offer Aadhaar based, offline e-KYC service for seamless customer on-boarding during online application process for its life insurance solutions. This will make Tata AIA Life’s end-to-end digital sales system, which enables remote purchase of its life insurance solutions, more efficient and is also in line with the measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. Yusuf Pachmariwala, Executive Vice President & Head of Operations, With the smart use of advanced technologies, we ensure speed, agility and security in our transactions. Aditya Birla Sun Life launches Child’s Future Assured Plan Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance (ABSLI), has launched a one-of-its-kind insurance plan called ABSLI Child’s Future Assured Plan.It aims at assured returns combined with protection, to financially secure a child’s future milestones. This child plan offers guaranteed returnsand is a non-linked non-participating life insurance plan. Kamlesh Rao, MD & CEO, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance said, “During such unprecedented times, protection for your child’s dreams and goals becomes a matter of utmost importance, hence the need for creating a tailored solution, which provides guaranteed returns for addressing your child’s future needs. Moody’s assigns first-time A3 rating to Peak Re, outlook stable Peak Reinsurance Company Limited (“Peak Re”), a Hong Kong-based global reinsurer, has received from Moody's Investors Service an A3 insurance financial strength rating (IFSR); and the rating outlook is stable. Moody’s rationale for Peak Re's A3 IFSR is a reflection of the company’s good franchise in the Asian reinsurance market, solid capitalization, expanding product and geographic diversification and product mix with low reserving risks. Peak Re’s CEO Franz Josef Hahn says, “ I appreciate the strong support by all of our stakeholders as from the humble beginning as a start-up company eight years ago.” State Bank of India will sell 2.1 percent equity stake in its life insurance subsidiary- SBI Life Insurance Company -- through an offer for sale in the next two trading sessions. SBI proposes to sell up to 2.1 crore equity shares (representing 2.1 percent of the total issued and paid-up equity share capital of SBI Life) on June 12 and June 15," the private life insurance company said in a BSE filing. The offer for sale issue will be opened for non-retail investors on June 12, while on June 15, retail as well as non-retail investors can participate in the issue. SBI held 57.6 percent equity stake in the company, while promoter BNP Paribas Cardif held 5.20 percent stake as of March. Aon's Michael Gallagher joins as Chairman of John Foord Analytics Singapore based John Foord announced that Michael Gallagher, former CEO of Aon Singapore, has joined the firm as Chairman, John Foord Analytics. John Foord Analytics provides cloud-based data solutions, primarily in the insurance sector, for clients seeking accurate replacement costs and values for fixed assets across the globe. Michael said, “The evolution of John Foord Analytics to deliver speedier, data driven analysis of asset values for insurance purposes is why I am excited to work with John Foord on this leading-edge change.” Equifax Launches a New Microfinance Risk Score Equifax India today announced the launch of a new MFI Risk Score, which is the only credit score in the industry that will enable MFI lenders to evaluate the creditworthiness of borrowers in a more holistic manner. “Microfinance has an important role in enabling access to credit to the needy in the financial inclusion program” said KM Nanaiah, Managing Director, Equifax Credit Information services Ltd. and Country Leader, Equifax India and MEA. Sharad Mathur appointed as MD & CEO OF Universal Sompo General Insurance Sharad Mathur has been appointed as MD & CEO of Universal Sompo General Insurance Company Limited w.e.f. 2nd June 2020. With over 23 years of experience, Sharad was head – distribution in SBI General Insurance till July 2019. "India is a rapidly-growing market for our business in Asia. Sharad's understanding of Indian market and general insurance business, combined with his expertise in sustainable business expansion and digital technologies, will be a huge asset for Universal Sompo," said Daniel Neo, Regional Chief Executive Officer of Sompo Holdings (Asia) Pte. Ltd. " Under Sharad's leadership, company aims to develop a capability to deliver more innovative products, re-engineered distribution architecture and significant improvements in productivity," said Padmaja Chunduru, MD & CEO, Indian Bank. Max Life launches Max Life Group Saral Suraksha Plan Max Life Insurance launched of ‘Max Life Group Saral Suraksha Plan (Micro Insurance Product)’, a non-linked non participating group pure risk premium life insurance product that offers supreme flexibility of policy term and payment options. The plan offers one of a kind, flexible policy term for as low as 1 month up to a period of 120 months. The product is designed to provide financial protection to both members and borrowers of micro-finance institutions, cooperatives, small finance banks, and other affinity groups against the uncertainties of life. Aalok Bhan, Director and Chief Marketing Officer, Max Life said, “Group micro insurance products are ideal for members and borrowers of groups that wish to avail an insurance plan but may not have an optimum credit record to avail individual cover.'' Aviva India joins Red Cross Society to serve Covid-19 affected people With the COVID-19 crisis severely impacting communities across the nation. Aviva Life Insurance join hands with the Indian Red Cross Society, to reach out and assisting affected people to combat this disease across 15 states in India. The support to the India Red Cross Society forms part of the £10m pounds committed by the Aviva Group and the Aviva Foundation* so that the global Red Cross movement can ensure those made most vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak can get the right support at the right time. Trevor Bull, MD & CEO, Aviva India said, “We are putting in our best efforts to support our employees and communities around us, so that together we shall all overcome these difficult times soon.” Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life appoints Deven Sangoi as Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance today announced the appointment of Deven Sangoi as their new Chief Investment Officer with effect from 1st June 2020. Prior to joining Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance, Sangoi was associated with Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance since August 2009 and was spearheading investment management of Equity assets and Alternate Investment Fund equity portfolio. Sangoi is a graduate in Electronic Engineering from Mumbai University and holds a post graduate degree in Finance from Newport University. Reliance General Insurance receives ISO 31000 Assurance for risk management Reliance General Insurance today announced the success of achieving the ISO 31000 Assurance by Global Certification body DNVGI. The assurance exhibits an international standard that provides principles and guidelines for Enterprise Risk Management. Rakesh Jain, ED & CEO, Reliance General Insurance said, “The standard helps integrate the risk-based decision-making in the organisational culture thereby adding tremendous value to the brand’s maturity and value proposition. Additionally, it also promises a sense of security to all our customers, whether retail, corporate or Government entities.'' India's May gold imports fall 99% from a year ago to 1.4 tonnes India’s gold imports in May plunged 99% from a year earlier as international air travel was banned and jewellery shops were closed amid a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, a government source said on Tuesday. The world’s second-biggest consumer of the precious metal imported around 1.4 tonnes of gold in May, down from 133.6 tonnes a year ago, said the source, who declined to be identified because they are not authorised to speak to the media. Bajaj Life declares bonus for its policy holders Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, has declared Bonus in its participating plans including payment of Cash Bonus* as on 31 March 2020. The Company has declared Reversionary, Cash and Terminal bonus for FY2019-2020, which is expected to benefit 12 lakhs policyholders. Tarun Chugh, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance said, “Last year was a productive year, and we are now sharing the outcomes of the year, as bonus with our 12 lakhs policyholders. This additional financial support through Cash Bonus, ” The bonus rates announced by Bajaj Allianz Life applies to all 19 of its participating plans. All in force policies will be entitled to the Reversionary Bonus, Terminal Bonus and Cash Bonus as applicable. The Cash and Terminal bonus will also be payable to paid-up policies. Nicholas Actuarial Solutions receive QAS accreditation from IFoA Kuala Lumpur based Nicholas Actuarial Solutions has received the Quality Assurance Scheme (QAS) accreditation from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA). Nicholas Yeo, the Founder & Actuary of Nicholas Actuarial Solutions said, “The QAS provides us with a sound quality framework which is critical to the rapid growth of our business. We are confident that the QAS accreditation will further serve as an impetus for our continued business expansion.” The QAS recognises the importance of the working environment in enabling actuaries to fulfil their professional responsibilities. The objectives of the QAS are to promote quality assurance at an organisational level; to promote confidence in the work of actuaries; and to provide an important mechanism to identify issues affecting the quality of actuarial work. Govt postpones interview for selecting OIC CMD The government has postponed the interview, scheduled on May 11, of five candidates to select a new CMD for the Oriental Insurance Company by the Banks Board Bureau (BBB). The new date hasn’t been decided as yet. The general mangers who have been shortlisted by the ministry of finance(MoF)are-SN Rajeswari,New India Assurance(NIA) Dinesh Waghela(OIC), Sobha Reddy, National Insurance Company(NIC),Deepak Godbole,GIC Re, Madhulika Bhaskar,GIC Re. AV Girija Kumar,CMD,OIC,is retiring this month end after reaching 60. Global Carona cases cross 4 million,2,76,894 deaths More than 4.02 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 276,894 have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019. HDFC Life launches Voice Assistant for On-The-Go Policy Servicing HDFC Life has launched Alexa-based smart service voice assistant- Elsa- for its existing policyholders. Through this offering, HDFC Life aims to continue supporting policyholders during the lockdown. In its first rollout, Elsa can successfully answer than 200+ queries. Parvez Mulla, Chief Operating Officer, HDFC Life, said: Through Elsa, as well as other AI service bots, we aim to offer intelligent and personalised query processing for our policyholders. We are making resilient AI offerings which will add value to customer experience.” SBI Gen launches Arogya Sanjeevani Health Insurance Policy Recently, SBI General Insurance launched the standard health insurance policy – Arogya Sanjeevani Health Insurance Policy SBI General Insurance. The policy provides hospitalisation cover anywhere in India with sums insured ranging from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 5 lakhs. Pushan Mahapatra, MD & CEO, SBI General Insurance said, “With the trusted brand name of SBI and our unrivalled distribution reach, we are well positioned to market this product successfully in tier 2 and 3 locations as well as rural areas. We have ensured that this product is available through all our distribution channels.” Bajaj Allianz Life charts out Covid-19 strategies In response to the unprecedented times, and the crisis that may further increase due to COVID-19, Bajaj Allianz Life, among other things, has retrained its 70k+ insurance consultants to use virtual tools for connecting with customers and servicing them digitally. it has ensured that it will retain all its 10k+ employees, making sure that the Company’s employees have the protection and support they need during these challenging times. It is also investing towards retraining them to be prepared for the new way of business, post the crisis. Training modules are designed to enable employees also manage their work and home life, while the lockdown pursues. Tarun Chugh, MD & CEO, Bajaj Allianz Life, said, “These are unusual times, and as a responsible corporate citizen it is our primary goal to ensure our employees, as well as all our stakeholders, have our support.'' Peak Re completes Lutece acquisition Peak Reinsurance Company Limited, a Hong Kong-based global reinsurer, today announced that it has completed the 100% acquisition of the capital of Lutece Holdings Ltd.(renamed as Peak Capital Holdings Ltd.) and its subsidiary Lutece Investment Management Ltd. (renamed as Peak Capital Ltd. (“Peak Capital”). The Bermuda-based ILS investment specialist is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Peak Re. “This is a team of top-tier professionals with strong ILS and structuring expertise, combined with in-depth insights into the Asian markets,” says Peak Re CEO Franz Josef Hahn. Neil Karia appointed as CFO of Aviva Life Insurance Aviva Life Insurance has appointed Neil Karia as its Chief Financial Officer. Prior to his appointment, Neil was a senior vice president of Mergers & Acquisition,reporting to the Chief Strategy & M&A Officer at Aviva plc. Max Life partners with PAYBACK Max Life Insurance announced its corporate agency partnership with Payback, the country’s largest multi-brand loyalty program.Under the said partnership, Payback will act as a corporate agent for Max Life andoffer life insurance policies to prospectsthrough itsdigital platforms (website, mobile app). HDFC Life ties-up with Paytm HDFC Life, announced its tie-up with Paytm. This partnership will enable Paytm customers to purchase innovative life insurance products offered by HDFC Life, via the mobile commerce platform. Bajaj Allianz Life Smart Protect Goal Bajaj Allianz Life Smart Protect Goal,a pure term plan by Bajaj Allianz Life, covers 55 critical illnesses,Option of life cover up to the age of 99 years,Option of Return of Premium. An individual can buy Rs 1 crore insurance cover @ Rs 13/day This is for the first time in India, a term plan is designed to provide a child education extra cover to take care of the education expenses of the child, if something were to happen to the parent (Life Assured) before the child turns 25 year of age. A.M. Best affirms financial strength rating of Peak Re A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-“ of Hong Kong based Peak Re and its Zurich-based subsidiary, Peak Reinsurance AG (“Peak Re AG”). The outlook of the credit ratings of both companies is stable.The A.M. Best ratings reflect Peak Re’s very strong balance sheet, as well as its operating performance, business profile and enterprise risk management. HDFC Life goes live with BBPS & Quick Register HDFC Life, today, announced two new service offerings (a) payment integration with Bharat Bill Payment System and (b) auto payment registration facility - Quick Registe.Parvez Mulla, Chief Operating Officer, HDFC Life, said “We will continue to strengthen our leadership position and fulfill the trust imposed on us.” Budget likely on February 1 Union Budget in India for 2020-21 may be presented on February 1 and the Economic Survey is likely to be on January 31, finance ministry sources said. This will be the first time after 2015-16 when the Budget will be presented on Saturday. IRDAI approves Max India’s exit plans from Max Bupa Health Insurance The IRDAI has approved the divestment of entire shareholding of Max India in its subsidiary Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited to Fettle Tone LLP ( an affiliate of True North Fund VI LLP). In a regulatory filing on December 3, Max India said the parties to the arrangement are in the process of completing certain conditions precedents to the aforesaid divestment and expect to complete the transaction in few weeks. On February 26, 2019, Max India had informed the stock exchange regarding the proposal for divestment of entire shareholding of the company in Max Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited, which was equivalent to 51 percent of Max Bupa's total issued and paid-up equity share capital, to True North Fund VI LLP. Acko raises $16 million capital from Ascent Capital Bengaluru based and Amazon-backed Indian general insurance comoany ,Acko has received a fresh fund injection of US$16 million from venture capital firm Ascent Capital. However, the company has refused the comment on the development. Since established in 2016, Acko has raised funds over US$100 million. HDFC Life ties-up with Google HDFC Life has announced a tie-up with Google to restructure HDFC Life’s campaigns thereby making them run better with automation. Through this collaboration, HDFC Life, along with its agency partner, iProspect, has been able to leverage machine learning built into Google Ads to target potential customers with relevant ads through fewer Search Marketing campaigns and targeting groups (i.e. ad groups). Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance completes investment in Canopius Canopius Group Limited has announced the completion of Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance’s strategic investment in the business. The investment will support Canopius’s growth arising from the recent acquisition of AmTrust at Lloyd’s and merger with its own Lloyd’s interests. In addition to the investment, Canopius and SFMI will actively explore business collaboration opportunities in specialty insurance and reinsurance, particularly in the United States and Asia-Pacific region. Canara HSBC OBC Life Insurance & IndianMoneyInsurance.com tie up to sell Life Insurance Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance has partnered with IndianMoneyInsurance.com operated by Suvision Insurance Broker Private Limited to sell life insurance plans. IndianMoneyInsurance digital platform will host the life insurance products offered by Canara HSBC Oriental Bank of Commerce Life Insurance. Shanai Ghosh appointed as CEO of Edelweiss General Insurance Shanai Ghosh was today appointed as the Executive Director (ED) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Edelweiss General Insurance (EGI). Ghosh has been ED and CEO-Designate since May 2019 and the appointment has been formally confirmed, post board and regulatory approvals. Edelweiss General Insurance, an one and a half year company, is now open to having a joint venture partner for the business, said Ghosh. ArgoGlobal appoints Noel Praveen for its Dubai operations ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced the appointment of Noel Praveen, senior underwriter casualty and professional lines – Dubai, effective immediately. Praveen will report to Samir Hemsi, chief underwriting officer MENA region at ArgoGlobal in Dubai. Future Generali India Insurance insures events in Gujarat Future Generali India Insurance received around 90 percent of their total event-related insurance proposals from Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara. The company insured one of the biggest Navratri Festival in Baroda, Gujarat called the “United Way of Baroda” this year. Dr. Shreeraj Deshpande, COO, Future Generali India Insurance said, “Over the last two years, we have seen the growth of 20% in events related insurance covers.” The event organisers are also guarding themselves against monetary liabilities arising out of event cancellation or non-appearance of celebrities at the functions. The company’s data indicates that event organisers are primarily guarding venues and equipment. ICICI Pru-Airtel Payments Bank tie up ICICI Prudential Life Insurance has signed a corporate agency agreement with Airtel Payments Bank to provide bank's customers easy access to life insurance and savings plans, enabling them to provide financial security to their families and build long term savings. Airtel Payments Bank partners with HDFC ERGO, launches Mosquito Disease Protection Policy Airtel Payments Bank, and HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, under the corporate agency tie-up launched an innovative Mosquito Diseases Protection Policy (MDPP). Mosquito Disease Protection Policy offers cover against seven common mosquito-borne diseases - Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis, Kala-azar, Lymphatic Filariasis (Elephantiasis) and Zika virus. The product, which is a part of the ‘Wallet Insurance Portfolio’ of HDFC ERGO, will be offered to the remittance customers of Airtel Payments Bank at a nominal cost of Rs 99 per annum. Tata AIA records 61.9% growth in Individual Weighted New Business Premium in Apr-Jul period Tata AIA Life Insurance Company, in terms of Individual Weighted New Business Premium, (IWNBP), has achieved the highest year-on-year growth of 61.9%% for the period Apr’19-Jul’19, against the the industry's growth of 15.1%. The company's IWNBP stood at Rs 648 cr as on July 31, 2019 as compared to Rs 400 cr as on July 31, 2018. TAIA Life has written IWNBP of Rs 2,232 Cr for FY 2018-19. For the same period, the 13th month persistency of the company was at 83.3%. Tata AIA Life Insurance has also achieved the highest individual claim settlement ratio at 99.07% for FY 2018-19. Aviva Life appoints Ali Onder Lulu as chief distribution officer Aviva Life Insurance has appointed Ali Onder Lulu as chief distribution officer of the company Lulu will oversee the company’s multiple customer touch points through its varied distribution challenges both for individual and corporate customers. Trevor Bull, Managing Director & CEO, Aviva India said “We will benefit from the new perspectives he can bring as well as his overall deep knowledge and expertise as we look to increase further the value we provide to all our stakeholders. IRDA cautions on fake website The insurance regulator IRDAI said it has been brought to its notice that a website using domain name- www.irdaionline.org is selling insurance to the general public. This domain name is not authorized by the IRDAI and IRDAI’s authorized website is having domain name www.irdaonline.org and this website is hosting Centralized Agency Portal. The IRDAI will take action against any entity that tries to sell insurance without having proper registration, said IRDAI . Max Life Insurance digitizes recruitment of agent-advisors Max Life Insurance launched M-Rec, a mobile based app to simplify agent recruitment and facilitate faster agent prospecting and onboarding. Designed to empower agency leaders and leverage digital ecosystem, the app will eliminate all physical documentation, wherever applicable and reduce manual efforts involved in the process of agent recruitment. Further simplifying the lives of prospective agents, Agent application forms will now be filled online, allowing agency leaders, access to applications at all times on their fingertips via mobile, desktop and tablets. LIC's Ganesh takes over as member(Life) IRDAI K Ganesh, executive director, Life Insurance Corporation has joined the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India as Whole-Time Member (Life) on 31st July 2019. He will be the member, IRDAI, for three years or till he reaches the age of 62.The position had fallen vacant after N Sathe had retired from the post in April end. New long term motor policies can't be sold on renewals:IRDAI The insurance regulator IRDAI has clarified that that long term motor product, that were launched at the direction of Supreme Court of India, has to be offered only to new private cars and new two-wheelers. These products can’t be offered for renewal of existing policies or for old vehicles, said. T. L. Alamelu,Member (Non-life) IRDAI. However, Long Term Two Wheeler Insurance Policy being issued for three-years as permitted since 4th August, 2014 may continue to be offered for renewal. Markel International appoints Christian Stobbs as Asia chief Markel International, the specialist insurer, has made senior appointments in Asia. Christian Stobbs has been appointed as managing director of Markel International in Asia, and Colin Fordham has been appointed as director for Asia. Previously Asia strategy director, Christian will take on the role of managing director from Matt Cannock.In his new role, he will lead Markel’s Asia team – managing the daily operations of offices in various locations in Asia including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Mumbai. Bajaj Allianz General launched its revised My Home – All Risk policy With this revision in the product, the company gives customer an option to buy a policy for a period as low as 1 day to a long term period of up to 5 years. It has also extended the coverage to organizations or firms who are owners of the property that is being used for residential purposes by employees, partners or other invitees. The company will pay the claim in case of theft and burglary even if the property remains unoccupied, which was earlier an exclusion under the policy. Airtel Payments Bank-Bharti AXA Life partnership to offer term insurance Airtel Payments Bank has partnered with Bharti AXA Life Insurance to offer the Bharti AXA Life POS Saral Jeevan Bima Yojana cover for either 3 lakh or 5 lakh at affordable premiums Any individual between the ages of 18 and 55 can enrol for this product without the need to undergo a medical examination. FGII reports 50 % rise in net profit to Rs 118 crore in 2018-19 Future Generali India Insurance (FGII),has reported a rise of 50 per cent in net profit to Rs 118 crore in 2018-19. The company’s gross written premium (GWP) rose from Rs 650 crore to Rs 2,601 crore in FY18-19. FGII serviced more than 18 lakh policies in FY18 -19. Edelweiss Tokio Life launches Health Shield In light of the rising healthcare costs and incidences of critical illnesses, Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance brings an innovative Heart and Cancer insurance solution called Health Shield,with one-of-a-kind feature – Term Trigger benefit. The product provides cover for all types of Cancers and 17 cardiac conditions. Depending on their needs, a customer can opt for a cover only for Cancer or only Heart or both the ailments. DHFL Pramerica Life's move towards digital transformation DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance has teamed up with MongoDB ATLAS, which is the next-generation database used by the world's most sophisticated organizations, to accelerate its digital transformation ambitions. Anoop Pabby, CEO and MD, DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance said, “This allows us to deploy, manage, and optimize the performance of our database with reliability and speed.” Markel appoints Sinha as head of PACE at Singapore Markel International, the specialist insurer, has appointed Rajesh Sinha as head of personal accident, contingency and entertainment (PACE) in Asia. Rajesh has 20 years’ experience as a regional underwriter with AIG and subsequently as Regional Director for A&H with Fairfax Asia. Based in Singapore, Rajesh will be responsible for driving the development of new product concepts across different product lines, as well as further developing a profitable and sustainable PACE portfolio across Asia. Bajaj Allianz Life recruits agents through ``mobile app'' Bajaj Allianz Life’s i-RECRUIT app has helped the company to reduce the agent code creation time down by 50 per cent. The company has now been processing applications in just 14 days through i-RECRUIT, from an average of 30 days in the manual login processes earlier. Manish Sangal, chief distribution officer – retail, Bajaj Allianz Life, said, “This simple to use app, designed for the Agency channel, has helped us make our insurance consultants recruitment process quick, seamless and paperless.'' PNB MetLife appoints Bansal as its Chief Distribution Officer PNB MetLife has appointed Sameer Bansal as their new Chief Distribution Officer. Sameer was earlier head - Bancassurance for PNB MetLife. He has been with PNB MetLife since 2007 and has played a pivotal role in forging the partnership with Punjab National Bank and other banca partners and delivering on the business strategy for the same. HDFC ERGO Launches Cover for Vector Borne Diseases HDFC ERGO General Insurance on Monday launched ‘Mosquito Disease Protection Policy’. This new policy will cover an individual against common mosquito-borne diseases like Dengue Fever, Malaria, Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis, Kala-azar, Lymphatic Filariasis and Zika Virus. According to the report published by National Health Profile 2018, there has been an alarming rise in dengue cases in India, an increase of 300% between 2009 to 2017. The policy will pay the beneficiary the sum insured in case of the policyholder's death due to the disease. SBI General appoints Joshi as Chief Business Officer SBI General (SBIG) has appointed Amar Joshi as a Chief Business Officer of the company. He will head all channels, distribution and association sales functions such as Strategic Alliances, Brand & Marketing, Renewal, Direct and Digital, Sales and Support and Sale Training. With over 25 years,,previously, he has worked with ICICI Prudential life, Aditya Birla Sunlife Insurance and Aditya Birla Health Insurance. Airtel partners HDFC Life for prepaid bundle After Bharti Axa Life Insurance, Airtel has launched a prepaid bundle that will come with in-built life insurance cover (term plan) from HDFC Life Insurance. Airtel’s new Rs 249 prepaid bundle will come with Rs 4 lakhs life cover from HDFC Life along with 2GB data, Unlimited Calls to any network and 100 SMS/day. The recharge is valid for 28 days and and policy cover till recharge is active. Standard Life sells 1.78% in HDFC Life Insurance Standard Life,, the foreign partner in HDFC Life, has successfully divested 1.78 per cent of its stake in the local partner through offer for sale (OFS) route to raise Rs 1,400 crore. With a floor price for the OFS was Rs 390 apeice,– a discount of 5 per cent from the market prices, both qualified institutional investors (QIBs) and retail investor quotas sawi full subscriptions.. Post the OFS, the stake of Standard Life in the private insurer is likely to come down from 24.66 per cent to 22.88 per cent, Ratan Tata invests in Ola Electric Mobility Ratan Tata invests in Ola Electric Mobility as part of its series A funding Ride hailing major Ola Monday said Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has invested in its EV business - Ola Electric Mobility (OEM). This investment, which is part of OEM's series A round of funding, is in Tata's personal capacity, Ola said in a statement.Details of the funding were not disclosed. HDFC ERGO General launches virtual motor claim settlements HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company, India’s third-largest non-life insurance provider in the private sector, announced the launch of #DIYMotorClaims service, a part of the company’s ‘Jaldi Claim’ services. This new service will enable customers to file their motor claims virtually for minor damages to their cars/two-wheelers by simply sharing photographs of their vehicles using HDFC ERGO’s Insurance Portfolio Organiser (IPO) Mobile App. HDFC Life's 1,400-cr OFS oversubscribed The Rs 1,400-crore offer for sale (OFS) in HDFC Life Insurance Company saw thrice the demand compared to the shares on offer.Most of the bids came at Rs 406, higher than the base price of Rs 390 set for the OFS. The 36-million share offering garnered bids for 111.5 million shares from institutional investors, shows data by the stock exchanges. Another 3.6 million shares for retail investors — those investing up to Rs 200,000 — will be auctioned on Monday. Chola Insurance Academy signs MoU with the Amity University - Mumbai. Chola Insurance Academy signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Amity University - Mumbai. The signatories for this academic tie-up commented: This tie-up will give Chola Insurance Academy the flexibility of offering the programmes at various Amity campuses pan India besides Mumbai. Chola Insurance Academy has a partnership with Manipal Global Education (MaGE), Bengaluru and has recently tied-up with the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar to cater to the talent requirements in the eastern region.Apr 30 Now “Buy Two-wheeler Insurance on Whatsapp” Wishfin has forayed into insurance through Wishfin Insurance (Web Aggregator Private Limited) and its site www.wishpolicy.com. First time in India, through “Buy Two-wheeler Insurance on Whatsapp” customers can buy two-wheeler insurance on Whatsapp, by simply giving a missed call to 85 27 844 822 and chatting on Whatsapp. Wishpolicy.com has partnered with Bharti-AXA General Insurance to launch this unique product to buy two wheeler insurance on whatsapp Rs 20 digital cover launched by Aegon Life & MobiKwik In a bid to enable financial inclusion and ease of buying for the Indian masses, Aegon Life Insurance, and MobiKwik, have joined hands to launch a Rs. 20 smart digital insurance product. One can purchase this plan by paying as little as Rs. 20 in premium for a sum assured of Rs. 2 lakhs which includes term insurance and accidental disability. ``Bajaj Allianz Total Health Secure Goal'' launched Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, and Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance, together launched their first combi product ‘Bajaj Allianz Total Health Secure Goal’. This insurance plan is designed to take care of customers’ health and life goals, through one comprehensive insurance policy. Thus, removing hassles of maintaining two separate policies. This combi plan offers customers an additional 5% discount on the total premium payable and provides flexibility of availing service or communication on the product from either of the companies. Airtel Payments Bank ties up with Bharti AXA General for 2-wheeler insurance Airtel Payments Bank announced the launch of an attractive two wheeler insurance productin association with Bharti AXA General Insurance. The insurance is currently available on MyAirtel app and at over 40,000 Airtel Payments Bank - banking points, with presence even in rural India, Customerswithout an Airtel Payments Bank account may also avail this policy. Apr 17 ' Cholamandalam MS General Insurance receives ISO certificate Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company has been certified with ISO 31000:2018 by TUV India for applying a risk management system inline with the standard. ISO 31000:2018 is an international risk management standard. The standard provides guidelines, principles, framework, and a process for managing risk. S S Gopalarathnam, Managing Director of Chola MS said, “This will further strengthen our efforts towards building a robust organization .” Jonathan Pipe appointed as CEO of Anviti Insurance Brokers Anviti Insurance Brokers Private Limited, promoted by N R Narayana Murthy's Catamaran Ventures, has appointment of Jonathan Pipe as its new chief executive Officer, effective immediately. Pipe has 15 years of experience working with Aon in London, Hong Kong, and most recently, leading Aon’s speciality business in Indonesia. Pipe said, “We will build upon the current foundations of Anviti in partnering with current and future clients to support and develop their risk management strategy through changing times.” ArgoGlobal appoints Donegan as head Europe, ME and Asia ops ArgoGlobal, the Lloyd’s insurer and member of Argo Group, today announced the appointment of Helen Donegan as head of operations – Europe, Middle East and Asia, effective April 1. Donegan will report to Dominic Kirby, managing director, ArgoGlobal. Ed appoints Abhishek to focus Credit, Political Risks and Surety Solutions Ed, the global reinsurance, wholesale and specialty broker, on Monday announced the appointment of Abhishek Chhajer as head of credit, political risks and surety solutions, Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, He takes up his role on 1st April. He will report to Stephen Britten CEO of Asia Pacific and will be based in Singapore. IFFCO Tokio's forges partnership with ESAF Small Finance Bank IFFCO Tokio General Insurance Company,has entered into a strategic partnership with Kerala-based ESAF Small Finance Bank (ESAF SFB), a Scheduled Bank. The partnership will enable several customers of ESAF SFB to enjoy the benefits of the organized financial protection products for their assets and health. New insurance aggregator platform launched Serial entrepreneurs Mallesh Reddy and Vijay Krishnamurthy, announced the launch of their new venture, Insuremile, an insurance aggregator platform. Insuremile has already partnered with 24 leading insurance companies and has on offer more than 200 products across general and life insurance. The company is targeting a cumulative premium of Rs 800 crores from over one million policies in the next five years. Max Life partners with Royal Challengers Bangalore Max Life Insurance on Tuesday announced its partnership with Royal Challengers Bangalore for the upcoming T20 season. As a part of the partnership, Max Life Insurance will be the official life insurance partner of the Bengaluru team for T20 League. Prashant Tripathy, Managing Director & CEO, Max Life Insurance said,``As life insurance partners of the team, we hope to increase awareness around protection with the youth and drive the message to build a more protected nation.The recent India Protection Quotient survey conducted by with Kantar IMRB across India has revealed that only 17% of youth own term insurance, which is one of the cheapest forms of life insurance.” Rahul Bajaj resigns as Bajaj Finserv Chairman Bajaj Finserv on Wednesday said its Chairman and Non-Executive Director Rahul Bajaj has resigned and will take over as the Chairman Emeritus from May. "The board of directors has appointed Nanoo Pamnani as Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the company in place of Rahul Bajaj, with effect from May 17, 2019," it said. The company has also approved reappointment of independent directors D J Balaji Rao, Nanoo Pamnani and Gita Piramal for a second term of five years. India bans flying of flying Boeing 737 MAX India has joined the UK, Germany and France on Tuesday in ban on flying the Boeing 737 MAX, one of which operated by Ethiopian Airlines crashed Sunday killing all 157 people on board. China, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Australia and Brazil had announced bans on Monday, a day after the crash, taking the total number of countries restricting flights by this aircraft type to 16. “(Industry regulator) DGCA has taken the decision to ground the Boeing 737-MAX planes immediately. These planes will be grounded (until) appropriate modifications and safety measures are undertaken to ensure their safe operations. As always, passenger safety remains our top priority. We continue to consult closely with regulators around the world, airlines, and aircraft manufacturers to ensure passenger safety,” the aviation ministry tweeted late evening. Grounding of 12 such aircraft operated by the local carriers could disrupt the operations and increase domestic fares that are already high due to flight cancellations by Jet Airways and IndiGo. UBI signs bancassurance deal with HDFC Life Insurance United Bank of India, having presence in rural and semi-urban areas with over 2,000 branches and offices, has signed a bancassurance deal with HDFC Life Insurance Company, which was chosen out of 18 private Life insurers. Through this partnership United Bank of India’s customers will be able to take advantage of HDFC Life’s expertise in life Insurance products, distribution and customer service. VibhaPadalkar, managing director & CEO, HDFC Life said,“ We are delighted that we emerged as the preferred partner for United Bank of India, our third PSU Bank tie up this year.’’ Lockton's new APAC appointment Lockton has hired Philip Corrigan to the role of Regional Chief Operations Officer as it looks to expand its business and expertise across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. In his new role as Regional COO of Lockton in Asia, Corrigan will work alongside teams in the region to assist in the growth of Lockton Asia’s geographic footprint. The insurance brokerage will continue to build its presence in China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. Furthermore, Lockton will continue to invest in specialty which will assist all the operations as well as its associated companies, Sime Darby Lockton – Malaysia and Lockton – Philippines. Bharti AXA General launches service for fast vehicle claim settlement Private insurer Bharti AXA General Insurance on Monday said it has introduced a technology-led service that allows customers and partner garages to raise instant vehicle claims and get quicker claim settlement. The company is aiming to process 20-25 per cent of its total vehicle insurance claims in the first year through the service, Smart eSurvey, which is a live streaming solution for processing motor insurance claims, Bharti AXA General Insurance said in a statement. Willis Re appoints David Gregori as Head of Agriculture for Asia Pacific Willis Re, today a Tata AIG General deploys digital quote management solution Tata AIG General Insurance Company has deployed its innovative digital quote management solution ‘QMS’ for its field force to offer real-time quotes and instant, over-the-counter, full-fledged package policies in ‘zero’ waiting time to its clientele of small and medium enterprises. Since its deployment almost 8 months back, the real-time quoting tool has until now successfully on-boarded 13,500+ users, generated 2.1 lakh+ quotes and issued approx.1.5 lakh policies, overall. Sushant Sarin, Executive Vice President & Head - Commercial Lines & Reinsurance, Tata AIG General Insurance said, “With more than 80 per cent of cases currently managed through this platform, we have considerably enhanced our operational efficiencies, productivity and manpower savings by cutting down manual interventions and backend operations towards policy issuance processes.'' Miller Singapore expands P/C capabilities with experienced hire Property broker Amanda Lee has joined Miller in Singapore to further strengthen its Specialty business offering in Asia. Amanda will be working closely with the broking teams in Singapore and London to support growth plans with existing and prospective new clients. Her core focus will be in the property and casualty sector across South East Asia and Taiwan. POP announces Strategic Partnership with Rakuten POP Insurance Holdings (“POP”), a specialist insurance group, headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and its subsidiary Fusion Specialty M&A MGA (“Fusion M&A”),have launched a strategic partnership (“the Partnership”) with Rakuten General Insurance Co. Ltd (“Rakuten”), focused on Mergers and Acquisitions transactions in Japan, and supporting Rakuten’s growth across APAC. Future Generali India Life opens 14 new offices Future Generali India Life Insurance has added 14 new offices while revamping its 3 existing offices, It recruited close to 215 employees and 2376 distributors in the current year and is hopeful to further increase these numbers in the next two years. Through its initiative ‘Project Vistar’, the company intends to grow the existing network of branches from 103 to a total of 117 which would contribute about 10% of the company’s overall business. The growth in agency channel’s new business has increased by 260 per cent while the department has also strengthened its workforce by 140 per cent in 2 years. New Media Services Pvt Ltd Office No.-7, 1st Floor, Mehta Building, 26, Calicut Street, aip@vsnl.com asiainsurancepost@gmail.com Haute cuisine: Thai hospital rolls out cannabis-laced menu Over 3.9 million people facilitated via Vande Bharat Mission: Hardeep Puri Covid-19 impact: Gold imports down 57% to $6.8 bn in first half of FY21 Microsoft to let employees work from home permanently: Report UK begins major trial for new inhaler-based Covid-19 treatment Mental health issues can hurt immunity: Depression, stress may make Covid vaccines ineffective Explainer: What's behind varying efficacy data for Sinovac's coronavirus vaccine? 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__label__cc	0.589894	0.410106	You can perform searches by entering one or more pieces of information about an account. For example, if you know the owner's name, you can simply enter it into the Last Name First Name field. If you know the situs address, you may also enter it. The more information you enter, the more focused the search results will be. REMEMBER to click the Clear Search button before starting a new search. Account Number: If you know the Account Number just simple enter it in the format shown above the Account Number field i.e. R14005. Parcel Number: If you know the Parcel Number you can enter it here, with no dashes (-) i.e. 399305211076. Normal vs. Advanced Search: ?Normal? searches will search for a name in the order you entered it. You will need to enter Last Name first. For example, if you enter: Franklin Benjamin Normal, the system will return the owner(s) named Franklin Benjamin but not Franklin Roosevelt. ?Advanced? searches work more like an Internet search engine. The order of the words doesn?t matter. For example, if you enter: Franklin Benjamin Advanced, the system will return owner(s) named Benjamin Franklin and Franklin Roosevelt and Benjamin Moore. Owner's Name: You can enter the Owners Name (last name, first name) in this field. If the Owner Name you are looking for is Harvey Smith you should enter it as Smith Harvey or just enter Smith and choose from the list. With Owner Name you have the option of a Normal Search or Advanced Search. Business Name: You can enter a Business Name in this field i.e. Home Depot. With Business Name you have the option of Normal Search or Advanced Search. Situs Address: If you know the physical address of the property you may enter it here i.e. 16365 6420. The Street Name HAS to be entered to use this search. If you choose not to enter a city or zip code the search will return results for ALL matches. You can refine you search by entering the city or zip code. Legal Description: If you enter the name of a Subdivision, as you type a list will appear for you to select a Subdivision from. When using subdivision searches, you can search on just the Subdivision, the Subdivision and Block or the Subdivision, Block and Lot. Ranges of Lots can be specified by using a colon i.e. 12:30 would be lots 12 through 30. Tract Legal: You have to enter the Section, Township and Range i.e. 32, 49 and 9. Wild Card: The * character is a wild card character. It can be used in both Normal and Advanced Searches. It can be substituted for any other character or characters. For example, if you enter: FrankBen Normal, the system will return accounts belonging to Benjamin Franklin and Bennie Frankenstein. This can be useful if you are unsure about spelling. Advanced Search Operators: Performing Advanced searches with no operators will return accounts containing any of the words you entered. By using certain modifiers, or Operators, you can focus your search. The + operator tells the system that this word must appear in the account. For example, if you enter: Franklin+Benjamin Advanced, the system will return the names belonging to Benjamin Franklin but not Franklin Roosevelt. The ? operator tells the system that this word must NOT appear in the account. For example, if you enter: Franklin-Benjamin Advanced, the system will return the names belonging to Franklin Roosevelt but not Benjamin Franklin. Sales Search The user needs to click on the Sales Search option in the upper right hand corner to use the following searches. Subdivision Search: You can search over multiple Subdivisions or just one. You simply need to type the name of the Subdivision into the Subdivision field and put a * at the end. The * is a wild card as described above. This search gives the user sale information, book & page or reception number, legal description. The user can access the account from here by simply clicking on the account number. The user can combine the Basic Search with the Advanced Search or use them separately. Sale Date Search: You can enter a Sale Date range to search sales within a specified range i.e. 01/01/06 to 05/01/06. Enter slashes between month, day and year. If you click on the calendar icon ( ) next to the Sale Date fields you can simply click on a date within a specific month and the date will automatically populate the fields. You could also add a Sales Price range or combine the Advanced Search option, like Subdivision or Section, Township and Range. Sales Price Search You can enter a Sale Price range to search sales within a specified range i.e. 100000 to 150000. Do not enter $, decimals or commas, enter Sales Price as whole numbers. You could also add a Sale Date range or combine with the Advanced Search option, like Subdivision or Section, Township and Range. Copyright (c) 2003 - 2016, Tyler Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2379
__label__wiki	0.804777	0.804777	Tag Archives: ANDREW SCHEER Now That Canada Is Rationing Masks, Trudeau Faces Backlash for Donating Medical Supplies to China Posted on March 28, 2020 by CFIRC [The problem with Minorityitis — putting the interests of privileged minorities before those of your own people — is that you eventually reveal your suicidal bad judgment. Despite kidnapping our citizens and trying to damage us economically, Red China still has many friends in high places in the Liberal hierarchy. The Chinese CAUSE of this virus got medical supplies Canadians now desperately need. Hence our slogan: CANADA FIRST!] Tobias Hoonhout © Mike Segar/Reuters Boxes of N95 protective masks for use by medical field personnel in New Rochelle, New York, March 17, 2020. Canada’s Official Opposition Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer took aim at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau for shipping tons of medical supplies to China in February, calling the move “outrageous” with current concerns that Canada is running short on supplies amid its own fight against coronavirus.“Drs. across the country are facing urgent shortages of critical supplies. PM must explain why he sent 50,118 face shields, 1,101 masks, 1,820 goggles, 36,425 medical coveralls, 200,000 nitrile gloves and 3,000 aprons from Canada’s own gov’t reserves overseas in Feb,” Scheer tweeted.Canada’s Foreign Affairs department announced on February 9 that “Canada has deployed approximately 16 tonnes of personal protective equipment, such as clothing, face shields, masks, goggles and gloves” overseas to China, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. The move came after the World Health Organization warned the international community that “further international exportation of cases may appear in any country” and that “severe coronavirus-related disruptions” would occur as a result. “It was absolutely certain in early February that we would need this equipment,” Amir Attaran, a professor at University of Ottawa’s school of epidemiology and public health and its faculty of law, told The Globe and Mail. “This decision went beyond altruism into high negligence and incompetence because Canada did not, and does not, have surplus equipment to spare.” A spokesman for Foreign Affairs explained to the paper that the decision was made “when the spread of COVID-19 was primarily limited to China,” and that Canada had since “welcomed donations from Chinese companies” to boost its own stockpiles. 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Terrorist attacks, natural disasters, economic shocks and the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak are events that fuel conspiracy theories, says Edwin Hodge, a sociologist at the University of Victoria who studies far-right extremism. “Believing that it just… Inside the largest U.S. bailout The Washington Post News Discussing deportation issue with U.S.: Freeland Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada is seeking assurances from the United States that it won’t deport asylum-seekers turned back by Canada at its borders through temporary pandemic containment measures. As part of the temporary agreement to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus across the shared border, Canada agreed last week to return asylum-seekers attempting to enter the country outside of official border points —a stark… How can Johnson run U.K. while suffering from COVID-19? CNN World News Budget watchdog urges Ottawa to trim spending after COVID-19 retreats National Post Canada News Trump ‘uninformed’ about N.Y.’s ventilators: Cuomo Small businesses applaud Ottawa’s pledge to cover 75% of payroll Calgary Herald Canada News Wuhan partly reopens after coronavirus lockdown Watchdog warns against Air Canada’s proposed deal to buy Transat MONTREAL — Air Canada’s proposed acquisition of Transat AT Inc., which owns Air Transat, likely will hinder competition and result in less choice for Canadian travellers, the Competition Bureau says. In a report delivered to Transport Minister Marc Garneau, the watchdog said Friday that eliminating the rivalry between the two Montreal-based carriers would result in higher prices, fewer services and ultimately less travel by Canadians on a range… ‘White-collar quarantine’ over virus spotlights class divide For about $80,000, an individual can purchase a six-month plan with Private Health Management, which helps people with serious medical issues navigate the health care system. Such a plan proved to be a literal lifesaver as the coronavirus pandemic descended. The firm has helped clients arrange tests in Los Angeles for the coronavirus and obtained oxygen concentrators for high-risk patients. “We know the top lab people and the doctors and nurses… Ottawa too slow in dealing with economic impact of virus \| Opinion Indian man who refused to self-isolate sends 40,000 in quarantine Business Insider World News Injured Humboldt Bronco player launches lawsuit against drivers Joseph Lowery, civil rights icon and MLK aide, dies at 98 NBC News News Indigenous leaders ‘disappointed’ with federal response on… As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Calgary zone, some Indigenous communities in the area continue to ramp up measures to protect their members, and say nothing is off the table in an effort to keep the virus out. “Our number one priority is protecting the health of nation members,” Tyler White, CEO of Siksika Health, said. “We took some early steps to respond not only by getting our structure organized but also in identifying essential… Macron says France is there for Italy, Europe must not be ‘selfish’ Alberta confirms 56 new COVID-19 cases Edmonton Journal Canada News Brazil’s ‘anti-science’ coronavirus response sparks alarm A lung specialist explains how COVID-19 can wreak havoc on the body Asian Americans fear for their safety as coronavirus fuels racism Tony Du is a first-generation Chinese American epidemiologist living in Maryland who has closely followed COVID-19 and its path of destruction since its very beginning in Wuhan. Now that it’s hitting the U.S. hard, he’s doing what he can to help out locally. A couple of weekends ago, he spent some of his down time training to join the Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps, a community, volunteer group that bolsters the U.S. public health… cbc.ca World News Funerals during coronavirus pandemic happen in parking lots, by livestream HuffPost Canada Fears of domestic violence rise as millions confined With families across Europe confined to their homes to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, fears are rising of a surge in domestic violence. On top of the stress caused by confinement, fears around job security and financial difficulties are also increasing the likelihood of conflicts. AFP World News Controversial malaria drug tested as a therapy for COVID-19 at… Global News Canada News Iran urges U.S. to free Iranian prisoners amid pandemic Al Jazeera World News Sask. man waiting 3 weeks for EI to kick in Erdogan urges voluntary quarantine as Turkey’s virus deaths rise Bloomberg World News Nunavut: Socially distanced, it’s one of the last places without… POLITICO Canada News U.S. teen who died of COVID-19 denied treatment because he… Gizmodo World News Military on notice to provide logistic support, help vulnerable amid… Ottawa Citizen Canada News The only countries not reporting coronavirus cases Newsweek World News T.O. police officer, TTC employee, 4 people in shelter system test… A TTC Wheel-Trans operator, a Toronto police officer, and four people in the city’s shelter system are among the latest Toronto residents to test positive for COVID-19, it was announced on Friday. The TTC said the operator — its third TTC employee to test positive — has a travel history and was last at work on March 12. The employee began showing symptoms on March 17, the TTC said in a statement Friday, adding that this means he did not work in… Trump seeks to force GM to make ventilators DETROIT — President Donald Trump issued an order Friday that seeks to force General Motors to produce ventilators for coronavirus patients under the Defence Production Act. Trump said negotiations with General Motors had been productive, “but our fight against the virus is too urgent to allow the give-and-take of the contracting process to continue to run its normal course.” Trump, who had previously been reluctant to use the act to force… The Canadian Press News The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:08 p.m. ET on March 27, 2020: There are 4,757 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 2,021 confirmed (including 18 deaths, 1 resolved) _ Ontario: 993 confirmed (including 18 deaths, 8 resolved) _ British Columbia: 792 confirmed (including 16 deaths, 275 resolved) _ Alberta: 542 confirmed (including 2 deaths, 33 resolved) _ Saskatchewan: 104 confirmed… Trump warns governors to be ‘appreciative’ WASHINGTON (AP) — After days of pleading from the nation’s governors, President Donald Trump took steps Friday to expand the federal government’s role in helping produce critically needed supplies to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Yet the president rejected any criticism for the federal government’s response to a ballooning public health crisis that a month ago he predicted would be over by now. “We have done a hell of a job,” Trump told… She’s 95. He’s 102. Their love still shines through the window of B.C. care… Vancouver Sun Canada News How panic-buying exposed a problem with our modern world \|… The Atlantic World News Cdn cruise passenger dies from COVID-19 in Brazil Trump signs $2 trillion coronavirus bill into law Canada’s latest COVID-19 developments Trump and allies strike markedly different tone on China over pandemic CBS News World News Category: Uncategorized \| Tags: ANDREW SCHEER, Justin Trudeau, Sinophiles One Victory Against the Encroaching Totalitarianism Throne, Altar, Liberty The Canadian Red Ensign Gerry T. Neal If anyone was under the impression that my harsh, negative, assessment of our civil leadership’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in my last essay was overblown, they need only look at the dirty trick the Liberals tried to pull this week. Parliament, which adjourned on March 13th until Hitler’s birthday – draw your own conclusions, was temporarily called back on Tuesday to vote on an emergency spending bill. The problem was not the $82 billion that the government was seeking permission to spend. The problem was that the bill, as originally drafted, included several provisions that would give them the power to increase spending and taxation without submitting the increases to Parliament for a vote. Perhaps they thought that the panic that the media – which in Canada is almost monolithically the mouthpiece of the Liberal Party – has generated would be sufficient for them to get away with this. Or possibly they thought that all of their efforts over decades to get Canadians to devalue the traditions and institutions we inherited from Britain and to forget the history and significance of those traditions and institutions had finally paid off, and that we would be willing to let them overturn the Magna Carta and the very foundation of Parliamentary government and our Common Law liberties. Mercifully, it appears they were wrong. Tuesday morning it was reported that Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition were doing their job and firmly standing up for our traditional, constitutional, limits on government powers and that in the face of this staunch defence, the Liberals had backed down from their proposed power grab. Which is grounds for hope in this troubling times. The spirit of liberty has not yet been entirely crushed within us. Later in the day, it was clarified that the tax powers were all that the Liberals had removed from the bill and that they were still pushing for the spending and borrowing powers. The Tories dug in in their opposition to these as well. The parties entered into negotiations but the day ended without the House being called upon to vote. This Wednesday morning – the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary – it was announced that the Liberals had dropped all the provisions for extended powers from the bill, which as an emergency spending bill has just passed the House, and will undoubtedly clear the Senate and receive Royal assent within a day or two. I have been very critical of Andrew Scheer’s past performance as Opposition Leader and his bumbling in the last election but now, when it counts the most, it looks like he has come through for Canadians. Andrew Cohen, writing for the Ottawa Citizen, has praised the Prime Minister’s performance in this crisis saying “This has been his finest hour.” I beg to disagree. This – not the Kokanee Grope, not the costume party in India, not the Blackface/Brownface Scandal, not the SNC Lavalin Affair – has been Justin Trudeau, revealed at his worst – an opportunistic, tyrant, who has tried to take advantage of a global health crisis to attack the foundations of our constitution and expand his own powers. This is Andrew Scheer’s finest hour, not Justin Trudeau’s. I am under no illusions that the majority of my countrymen see it my way rather than Cohen’s. Canadians have been far too apathetic for far too long towards the riches of our inheritance in the Common Law and the Westminster System of Parliament. It is almost one hundred years since the famous incident when Lord Byng, Governor General of Canada, exercised the reserve powers of the Crown and refused Liberal Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King’s request for a dissolution of Parliament. King, who had been allowed to form a government despite not having won the plurality in the House, wanted the dissolution to save his own bacon because he faced an imminent censure in Parliament over a corruption scandal. Lord Byng’s refusal was an entirely appropriate use of the Crown’s powers to protect Parliament’s right to hold the government accountable, as such champions of our constitution as John Farthing and Eugene Forsey demonstrated in their books on the subject. In the next Dominion election, however, the Canadian electorate bought King’s execrable lies about the matter hook, line, and sinker and awarded him a majority government. That the government’s first thoughts with regards to dealing with this crisis were that they need to expand their powers beyond what the constitution allows them is itself sufficient evidence that they do not deserve to be trusted with such powers. The approach they have been taking to the COVID-19 pandemic is further grounds not to trust them. Remember that this is a virus which in over eighty percent of the cases we know about has produced no symptoms to moderate symptoms. The actual percentage of those who have contracted the virus of whom this is true is probably closer to 99.99%. Most people who are asymptomatic would not have been tested unless they were in a situation where they were known to have been exposed to the virus. Thus, an approach to containing the disease which focuses on protecting those most vulnerable to experience it at its worst rather than protecting us all by shutting everything down and forcing us all into isolation makes the most sense. Countries that have aggressively pursued such an approach have succeeded in containing the spread of the disease without going into extreme shut down mode. Ironically, the countries which Mr. Cohen lists in the second paragraph of his column have all followed this approach, unlike Italy and the United States whose mishandling of the crisis he decries, despite the fact that they are following the same kind of approach, albeit with varying degrees of severity, as our own government. The model which Mr. Trudeau is following is that of advising – and probably eventually compelling – all Canadians to stay at home, away from the threat of contagion, and also from the sun and fresh air which are man’s most important natural allies in the fight against disease. This involves shutting down all “non-essential” businesses and promising that the government will take care of the huge segment of the workforce which now founds itself unemployed. Since government is not a wealth generating institution – despite sometimes having delusions to the contrary – this means that the burden it is taking upon itself must fall upon the only part of the private economy that remains open – the “essential” businesses that provide food and other necessities, putting a strain on these which will, if this lasts for any lengthy period of time, cause them to fail. This would result in far more deaths than the collapse of the medical system that Mr. Trudeau is trying to avoid by the long-term strategy of slowing the spread of the virus and pushing its peak into the future ever would. The modern economy is the way in which we have avoided the Malthusian consequences of our population size. Anybody who is not an idiot knows this. “Lives are more important than the economy” is a lie concealed behind a moral truism. Destroy the economy, and you destroy the lives that it sustains. The Holodomor of almost ninety years ago is an historical example of how a regime used that principle to destroy lives deliberately with malice aforethought. If the Trudeau Liberals accomplish the same it will be primarily through stupidity. Nor is shrinking the economy to the point where it cannot possibly feed our population and so causing the deaths of masses by starvation the only way in which the model the Trudeau government is pursuing could produce disastrous results. As unemployment skyrockets, suicide rates are likely to rise as well. Furthermore, if “extreme social distancing” is kept in place for as long as the Liberals are saying is necessary – months rather than weeks – there will be a general breakdown in psychological and emotional health. Human beings are social creatures. They are not meant to live apart from each other. Force them to live contrary to their nature for a lengthy period of time and they will start to go bonkers. This too would contribute to a rise in suicide rates as well as other dangerous and destructive behaviour. Furthermore, just as an extended shut down will rapidly burn up accumulated material capital, so an extensive period of “extreme social distancing” will burn up social capital – the trust between members of a community and society that enables them to function in a civilized way and cooperate for their own common good. The only kind of government that would want to destroy that is a totalitarian government that hates and persecutes all social interaction that is not under its direct planning and control, which demands the total undivided allegiance of its citizens, and which fears any and all rivals for its peoples’ loyalty, trust, and affection. Those who would rather not live under that kind of a government, who still value our constitution in which Queen-in-Parliament and not Prime Minister-in-Council is sovereign, and our Common Law rights and freedoms won a victory today. Let us practice eternal vigilance and pray that it is not short-lived. Category: Uncategorized \| Tags: ANDREW SCHEER, COVID-19, Eugene Forsey, Holodomor, John Farthing, Justin Trudeau, Lord Byng, Magna Carta, social capital, Thomas Robert Malthus, totalitarianism, Westminster System, William Lyon Mackenzie King Behind the Smiling Mask of Andrew Scheer’s Conservative Party You might recall seeing a photo months ago (above) of Andrew Scheer standing with— reportedly—some of the most dangerous Islamic leaders in the country. Of course, many of Scheer’s apologists would dismiss the embarrassing photo op by saying that he was simply unaware of the sordid connections of the people posing next to him. But this video indicates that Mr. Scheer was not only aware of who these people are, but he has maintained close personal contact with them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOfyR-nmmEE http://www.riseoftheislamist.com/ After seeing this photo and viewing the video, one is moved to ask some serious questions. Questions like: Is this what a leader of a so called “Conservative” Party looks like? Is this what a “Conservative” Party stands for? In my estimation, a “conservative” should want to conserve our Western, European and Christian heritage—not the culture of Islam, a totalitarian blend of religion and politics, an ideology whose holy text prescribes “hijra”, conquest by immigration. https://www.cspii.org/blog/immigration-islamic-doctrine-and-history Islamophobia? A phobia is an irrational fear. Let’s not fool ourselves. A fear of this ideology is entirely rational, as 1400 years of history attests. It should be pointed out, however, that there is a difference between attacking an ideology and maligning all of its adherents. Most adherents are ordinary law-abiding folk who, like all citizens, deserve full protection from harm or discrimination under the law. But while individuals deserve protection, ideas and ideologies don’t. Belief systems are fair game. It took a long time for Western democracies to dispatch laws against blasphemy, but it seems that politicians and the lobbies they pander to are intent on resurrecting them. Ironically they are quick to warn us of the spectre of violent “white nationalist” extremism while simultaneously courting the votes of the apostles of violent extremism in mosques. As an indefatigable researcher noted several months ago, the “Conservative” Party has approved three current federal candidates with ties to Islamic extremism (and a sitting Conservative Senator as well). “The party has been well advised of the background of these individuals and yet, to date, have not taken action to remove them. The recent report of Andrew Scheer’s alignment with radical Imams is of growing concern.” https://drive.google.com/open?id=1kGOTvZxaKiYVAOpLhWXxC07x0HBA0AJ4 She further notes that “A Conservative Candidate, Ghada Melek, is a Coptic Christian currently being unfairly targeted by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) who are calling on Melek to drop out of the race “following reports about her past social media posts,” which the NCCM deems to be “Islamophobic.” https://www.nccm.ca/nccm-calls-for-conservative-candidate-ghada-meleks-resignation/ The story by Christine Williams can be found here: https://www.jihadwatch.org/2019/08/canada-under-siege-islamic-supremacist-onslaught-against-christian-federal-conservative-candidate After reading this account one is moved to ask “What position will Andrew Scheer take?” Now that is the $64,000 question, isn’t it? The federal election is fast approaching and many longstanding Conservative members have been fearful of splitting the vote since Maxime Bernier decided to step away from the party a year ago, a decision that most pundits described as foolhardy and suicidal. But as we bear witness to the shameless pandering, opportunism and corruption unfolding among the top echelons of the Conservative, Mr. Bernier’s decision to form a party is looking more and more like a courageous demonstration of integrity and principle. Bernier’s conspicuous disregard for political correctness and clear articulation of what many ordinary Canadians believe has attracted supporters from across the political spectrum, but many traditional Conservative voters hesitate to make the leap because they hear the voice of the Conservative Party establishment whispering in their ears : “A vote for Bernier is a vote for Trudeau”, or in the case of my own constituency, “A vote for the Peoples’ Party of Canada is a vote for the despicable NDP incumbent, Rachel Blainey.” The time-worn rationalization for strategic voting simply put is that we must not “split the vote” because dethroning (fill in the blank) is paramount. We must pinch our noses and choose the lesser of the evils. The problem with this conventional view is two-fold. One is that when all is said and done, there is little to choose between the major parties. Upon closer examination, the Conservative Party looks like a Liberal Party that happens to believe in balanced budgets. But life is not just about numbers. It is, among other things, about the maintenance of our sovereignty, ethno-cultural heritage, family structure and most importantly, the freedom to speak our minds, including the right to criticize any religion. In an authentic democracy, there can be no right “not to be offended.” Secondly, we must consider the broader moral question. If we always choose the lesser of evils we will be guaranteeing the perpetual reign of evil. At some point, we must be prepared to say “None of the above”. But it seems that whenever we consider voting for our principles, we are told that “this is not the time… our most urgent mission is to rid the country of Trudeau, and once that mission is accomplished, then we can do the fine tuning.” But history suggests that the time for fine tuning never comes, because there is always a new devil on the scene that we must unite against. We must bite the bullet. We must risk the re-election of Boy Wonder in order to establish a beach head for a party of principle that can keep building its base so that it can be in a position to form a government four years from now. We must be patient. Growing a fledgling party takes time, and in less than a year, Maxime Bernier has made enormous strides—as have the passionately patriotic people who have made his cause their cause. Bernier leads, but he also listens. Bernier launched the People’s Party of Canada, but the PPC is not a “top down” party, but a “bottom up” organization where members feel like participants rather simple foot soldiers. It’s populism in action. Meanwhile, we will continue to work tirelessly in our endeavour to do the homework and keep Canadians informed. In return, our only request is that once apprised of the facts, each of us must find the courage to share them with all the people in our respective social networks. Our workmates, our neighbours, our friends and especially the members of our own families. Surely that is the least we can do. Knowledge is Power. You have it. Now share it! Additional information about Maxime Bernier https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVwo0yp01y https://twitter.com/maximebernier/status/1124003082780782594 https://www.peoplespartyofcanada.ca/canadian_identity_ending_official_multiculturalism_and_preserving_canadian_values_and_culture Category: Uncategorized \| Tags: ANDREW SCHEER, Conservative Party of Canada, Ghada Malek, Islamophobia, MAXIME BERNIER, People's Party of Canada, Tim Murray The Conservative Leadership Race Posted on April 3, 2017 by CFIRC As one whose lifelong Toryism is a matter of principle and conviction rather than partisan allegiance the present contest for the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada has been of only tertiary interest, if that, to me. The party has compromised, sold-out, and otherwise betrayed the principles and ideals to which its name alludes time and time again. Unfortunately, while the Conservatives cannot be trusted to live up to their own principles you can always count on the Grits to live down to our worst expectations of them as they do everything in their power to impose the latest version of their ever-changing insane ideology upon our country while feathering their nests, enhancing their power, and displaying the utmost arrogance and contempt for ordinary Canadians. The Liberal Party of Canada began its sordid existence as the party advocating selling out the heritage of honour and loyalty upon which our country was built for filthy American lucre and has spent a century and a half trying to undo Confederation, strip us of our traditions and legacy, rob us of our rights and freedoms and turn Canada into a pathetic, third-world, police state that hides the sheer nastiness of its politically correct oppressiveness behind a thin outward veneer of toxic niceness. Now, under the leadership of an intolerably arrogant, empty-headed and black-hearted coxcomb, the Grits have placed an onerous debt burden upon the backs of future generations of Canadians for centuries to come with their present extravagance, taken a gigantic first step towards the subjection of Christians, Jews, and all other non-Muslim Canadians to dhimmitude by passing, against widespread objection, a motion condemning Islamophobia, while seeking to shove the most recent gender insanity down all of our throats and, in complete disregard for the safety, well-being, and wishes of Canadians, thrown out the welcome mat to all those who pose enough of a security risk to be rejected as immigrants and asylum-seekers by our southern neighbour. Therefore, while it is too much to hope that the Conservatives, returned to power, would actually put Tory principles into practice in their governance, such a return is to be wished if for no other reason than to rid the country of the disastrous misrule of the vile and loathsome gang of miscreants presently holding office. For a number of reasons – several decades worth of neglect in the teaching of Canadian civics in our schools and our having been swamped by Yankee pop culture in the same period being the chief two – the Canadian electorate treats our general elections as if they were the equivalent of American presidential contests and votes according to who the party leader is. Who the leader is, therefore, matters and so this race demands our attention. Sadly, the quantity of the candidates seeking the leadership is far more impressive than the quality. Indeed, it is much easier to decide which candidates ought not to be allowed anywhere near the leadership than to pick one who stands out as deserving to win. Foremost among these is Kevin O’Leary. The Dragon’s Den star has been compared to American President Donald Trump but the comparison is cosmetic and superficial and has nothing to do with policy matters. O’Leary is a free trader and an immigration enthusiast, as well as being the most socially liberal candidate to ever seek the Tory leadership. He is most like Donald Trump in his personality – in his policies he is much closer to Justin Trudeau. It is hard to imagine a worse combination in a prospective Conservative leader. The other Irishman, Erin O’Toole is also disqualified in my books. A Kisaragi Colour, the founder of the blog The Maple Monarchists, has surveyed the leadership candidates on their views of Canada’s constitutional monarchy. All who replied, either personally or through their staff, indicated their support of the institution to some degree or another, except O’Toole and Lisa Raitt, both of whom declined to indicate their position. This is a disqualifier. Royalism is a sine qua non of Canadian conservatism and someone who refuses to commit publicly to support of the monarchy has no business even running as a Conservative candidate much less for the leadership. If the leadership were to be decided on that sole issue alone, Andrew Scheer would clearly be the best candidate as he indicated the most enthusiastic support for the royal institution by far of all the candidates in his response. There are other issues to be considered, however, and here things become complicated because different candidates stand out as being the strongest on different sets of issues. Take “social conservatism” for example. This commonly denotes the sort of moral and social positions that evangelical and fundamentalist Protestants, traditionalist Catholic and Orthodox, and other religious conservatives would support. This would include being pro-life, i.e., opposed to abortion and euthanasia, a supporter of traditional one man/one woman marriage, and an opponent of the alphabet soup gang agenda, of feminism, and often of the legalization of recreational drugs such as marijuana. For a couple of decades the conventional wisdom has been that no party running on a socially conservative platform stood a chance of winning because Canadians are fiscally conservative but socially liberal. In fact the opposite is the case. Opposition to moral and social breakdown will always be more popular than tightening the purse strings and anybody with an ounce of sense knows that. The conventional wisdom exists to browbeat the major parties into not putting it to the test by running a socially conservative campaign. On social conservatism, the strongest of the candidates would be Brad Trost, MP for Saskatoon-University. Trost is an evangelical Christian, who has been outspoken on socially conservative issues throughout his political career, and who has opposed the shift towards social liberalism taken by the party under the interim leadership of Rona Ambrose. On culture and immigration there is no good candidate. A good candidate would be one who takes the position that immigration, legal and illegal, should not be allowed to change the character of the country, that our government and not the immigrants themselves will select who is allowed in and that it will place the needs of our country first in doing so rather than those of the prospective immigrants, that we will not admit large numbers of either immigrants or refugees in periods of high unemployment and economic recession, that illegal immigration will not be tolerated and will result in the permanent disqualification of the queue-jumper for even legal immigration, and that our refugee admission policies need to be reformed to recognize the reality that the vast majority of asylum seekers are frauds. A good candidate would denounce the toxic cultural atmosphere of ethnomasochism and oikophobia that liberalism spent much of the last fifty years creating. No candidate dares to take this position, of course. The closest thing to it is Kellie Leitch, who is not close at all but who merely wants prospective immigrants to be screened for values that conflict with Canadian values, by which she means the values of the multicultural, feminist, progressive, liberal, left that has been denouncing her as a bigot for wanting newcomers to hold to their values. On this, as with social conservatism, a platform much further to the right that provided Canadians with a real alternative to liberalism for a change would garner much more support than the conventional wisdom would acknowledge. On fiscal and economic policy if any of the candidates stands out it is probably Maxime Bernier. Ideally, the next Conservative leader would be strong on all of these issues, but such a person does not appear to be present among the current candidates. Practically, the next leader will also have to be someone around whom the party can unite and who can generate enough popular support to oust the Liberals. Although this quality is harder to gauge, here too there is no name jumping off of the candidates list as the obvious choice. Perhaps the best we can hope for is that whoever the Conservatives choose as their leader will win by default simply because everyone will finally be sick to death of Justin Trudeau. POSTED BY GERRY T. NEAL AT 7:25 AM LABELS: ANDREW SCHEER, BRAD TROST, CONSERVATIVE PARTY, DONALD TRUMP, ERIN O’TOOLE, IMMIGRATION, JUSTIN TRUDEAU, KELLIE LEITCH,KEVIN O’LEARY, LIBERAL PARTY, LISA RAITT, MAXIME BERNIER, ROYALISM,SOCIAL CONSERVATISM Category: Uncategorized \| Tags: ANDREW SCHEER, BRAD TROST, CONSERVATIVE PARTY, Donald Trump, ERIN O'TOOLE, IMMIGRATION, Justin Trudeau, Kellie Leitch, KEVIN O'LEARY, LIBERAL PARTY, LISA RAITT, MAXIME BERNIER, ROYALISM, SOCIAL CONSERVATISM	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2391
__label__cc	0.642599	0.357401	Bronwyn Boltwood, Circa 2010 Visit My New Site! I’m Moving! May 27, 2017 May 27, 2017 \| Wyn I’m moving to a new site, wynged.com! This one remains open until I finish copying everything over. I’m going to enjoy the lower maintenance, and of course the shorter name! Take a look at the new look: Vyckie’s Place July 28, 2010 August 27, 2010 \| Wyn Full version coming soon! In the meantime, here’s a teaser from my print portfolio: Rebranding Proposal for Caliber May 7, 2010 May 14, 2010 \| Wyn This was our last project for graphic design, and was due after our studio project, so truthfully most of the work was done in one day, although the logo ideas had been brewing for most of a week. I was one of perhaps three people in the class of twentysomething who did NOT present initials or logotypes. This is what happens when the professor gives a due date after the studio due date: everyone is half-dead already and feels lucky to have come up with anything to hand in at all. I had noticed that the owner Claudie St-Arnaud liked playful designs from the inspiration file she sent us, and so I created visual puns, used bright colours, and chose more rounded, friendly sans-serif fonts. There are indeed gun/bullet references: a very typographical bullet from a C and an asterisk, and another logo that clips a section of a woodcut-style illustration of a revolver until it looks almost abstract. The best way to see the work is to go see the slideshow (opens in new window) at my Flickr account. Anand Kabra Fusion Couture For our retail studio, we were given a 4600 sq. ft. leasehold (mall or streetfront as appropriate), and asked to find a cutting-edge international fashion designer and create a boutique for them. This was a special challenge for me, because I have never been interested in fashion because most haute couture is so unwearable on my frame. I looked at designers from Korea and India especially, and settled on Anand Kabra as my designer of choice. The boutique’s design was to reflect the future direction of our designer’s three most prominent design elements. In my programming, I analyzed Kabra’s past work, the characteristics and demographics of my King’s Road site in Chelsea, London UK, and the needs of the store. See the programming report (PDF 9mb). Infographics — Class Profile April 12, 2010 May 13, 2010 \| Wyn For Project Management 1, we needed to survey the class and create infographics for favourite activity, languages spoken, and favourite colour. Having read some Edward Tufte, I thought this was good fun, aside from the surveying part, so I made a deal with a classmate that I’d do some proofreading, and she would survey people. Here are the results: March 5, 2010 May 15, 2010 \| Wyn This project is the culmination of a semester spent learning 3D Studio Max, the most complicated and option-infested program I have ever used, and that’s saying something. We learned basic modelling, some of the available modifiers, lighting, and texturing. Our teacher was, by his own admission, relatively new to 3D Studio Max, so I taught myself quite a lot beyond the lecture material, using the help files and internet tutorials. The project set: Download the model (3DS Max file, 14mb). Standard Banquette Details This set of CAD drawings details a very standard design of banquette. See the set on Flickr. Download the CAD drawing. The Tesla Step inside the Tesla, and step sideways in time to visit a world where steam technology is common, but so are clockwork cybernetics and aetheric transference of matter not only to other continents but other universes. Dance under the light of a forty-foot high array of plasma lamps and drink absinthe or phlogiston cocktails. Step into a steampunk world where history, technology, fantasy, adventure, and mad science mingle. The Tesla is the fruit of my hospitality studio project, where I was asked to program, plan, and develop a five-star themed venue with restaurant, nightclub, and exhibition space, in a major city anywhere in the world but North America. The concept had to be cutting-edge, integrate modern technology throughout, and cause guests to be educated as well as entertained by their visit. And so, given license to do anything I wanted, no matter how wild so long as it was commercially plausible, I decided that I wanted to do something steampunk. I’m a life-long science fiction and fantasy fan, and even more so for alternate history, especially with fantastical elements. Steampunk hits every one of those buttons and then some, because I also love Victorian tools and Art Nouveau, and steampunk covers them too. If I was going to design a club, it was going to be one that I wanted to attend. Example Specification February 23, 2010 May 14, 2010 \| Wyn A 3-part specification section for ceramic tile. View the specification (PDF). The Tesla – Bar Details Much like the stair details for the Tesla, the bar details again do not quite correspond to the final plans, since the detailing professor had requirements different from our design professor. Again, the look and feel of the bar are as intended, especially the elaborate front and canopy patterns of gears. The gear and text patterns were created in Illustrator, and oh, was it ever miserable work. Illustrator and AutoCAD dislike trading files back and forth. In the end I triumphed and had a very nicely steampunk-and-Art-Nouveau bar. me@bronwynboltwood.com Projects by Field Projects by Skill 2D computer rendering 3D computer rendering CAD drafting graphic design hand sketching & rendering model-making other art photography presentation problem-solving programming web design writing	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2394
__label__wiki	0.788026	0.788026	Financial Times Wall Street Journal Economist News Period From To Daily Paywall About Issues Featured Rated Sections News: 60885 Funds: $437 Pays: $524 World United States United Kingdom Europe Americas Africa Asia Russia Middle-East India Australia Politics Markets Business Finance Real Estate Taxes & Law Energy Technology Health & Food Media Art Results for news from the Wall Street Journal about Hause-Estate-Realty Page 6 of 275 news found. PREVIUS - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 NY Real Estate Commercial Charity Seeks $47.5 Million for Building New York Foundling, a large foster and child-care agency that dates back 145 years, paid about $3 million for a Greenwich village building in 2002. It hopes to sell it for $47.5 million. 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__label__cc	0.535955	0.464045	Tag: Nancy Pelosi Alberta politics talk with Ryan Jespersen on 630 CHED No Comments on Alberta politics talk with Ryan Jespersen on 630 CHED I was thrilled to spend an hour with Ryan Jespersen on 630CHED today to talk about American and Alberta politics. We covered a lot of ground, including the political theatre between United States President Donald Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the State of the Union address, the federal Conservative Party leadership race and whether a Draft Kenney campaign will start anytime soon, political party fundraising returns from 2019, Rachel Notley’s decision to lead the NDP into Alberta’s 2023 election, and whether the Canadian Energy Centre is worth it’s $30 million annual budget (spoiler: it’s not). Thanks again to Ryan for having me on the show! Tags 630CHED, Alberta Election 2023, Alberta NDP, Canadian Energy Centre, Conservative Party of Canada Leadership Race 2020, Donald Trump, Jason Kenney, Justin Trudeau, Nancy Pelosi, Rachel Notley, Ryan Jespersen, Sarah Hoffman, Shannon Phillips, Tom Olsen, United Conservative Party, War Room alberta politics notes 9/11/2010 10 Comments on alberta politics notes 9/11/2010 – Residents of Sherwood Park are rightfully angry to discover that their long-promised hospital is not actually a hospital. Councillor Jason Gariepy had his computer access and blackberry service cut off after he sent an email criticizing a Strathcona County media release. The release quoted Strathcona County Mayor Cathy Olesen praising the County’s two PC MLAs Minister Iris Evans and Dave Quest. Councillor Linda Osinchuk, who is challenging Mayor Olesen, is less pleased. – In a 2004 interview with the Edmonton Journal, Minister Evans listed bringing “a 24-hour emergency medical care facility to Sherwood Park” as the first of her top three priorities. Since that time, she has served as Minister of Health and Minister of Finance. – Alberta Health Services has re-announced the opening of 132 beds in Calgary this week. The beds were originally announced on June 25, 2010. – Premier Ed Stelmach joined Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall, Quebec Premier Jean Charest, and federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice for dinner with US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi this week. The Pembina Institute‘s Marlo Reynolds met with Speaker Pelosi the next day. – It is official. The Fall Sitting of the Alberta Legislature will begin on October 25. – Canadian Rockies Public School Trustee Esmé Comfort has written an excellent letter in the Rocky Mountain Outlook about why school trustee work is important for community. The Public School Boards Association of Alberta has also published an excellent letter about the importance of trusteeship and the democratic process. – NDP MLA Rachel Notley believes that public school fees would be less if the government stopped funding private schools. – The Wildrose Alliance has released their Education policy. – An MLA committee conference call caught some comments by Calgary-Buffalo Liberal MLA and Mayoral candidate Kent Hehr about fellow Mayoral candidate Barb Higgins. – Earlier this week, Mr. Higgins’ campaign manager Donn Lovett shoved Naheed Nenshi supporter Stephen Carter at a campaign event. Mr. Lovett apologized after word of the altercation spread on Twitter. – Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel launched his website, Twitter, and Facebook campaign. – Rod Love is now lobbying on License Plate Branding. – Elections Alberta is currently recruiting Returning Officers and Elections Clerks in seven constituencies for the next provincial election. Read more in the Alberta Politics Notes archive. Tags Barb Higgins, Brad Wall, Cathy Olesen, Dave Quest, Donn Lovett, Ed Stelmach, Esmé Comfort, Iris Evans, Jason Gariepy, Jean Charest, Kent Hehr, Linda Osinchuk, Marlo Reynolds, Naheed Nenshi, Nancy Pelosi, Rachel Notley, Rod Love, Stephen Carter 6 Comments on alberta politics notes 9/03/2010 – Dr. David Schindler‘s oilsands toxins report stirred the pot this week and United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is coming to Canada to talk oilsands. – Remember the Gap boycott of the oilsands? It turns out it was all made up. – The Calgary Herald has called for Speaker Ken Kowalski‘s resignation over politically-motivated attempts to censor the Wildrose Alliance. – The Legislative Assembly is set to reconvene this fall. The official calendar has the sitting scheduled for October 25, but I have heard talk of the Assembly reconvening as early as the second or third week of September. – The ongoing saga of the financially insolvent Health Resource Centre continues. David Climenhaga has written some excellent blog posts on this topic. The Calgary Chapter of the Friends of Medicare are organizing a rally at HRC on September 10 at 10am. – Edmonton-Centre Liberal MLA Laurie Blakeman has released a new video encouraging Albertans to get involved in the discussion about land use and conservation in the Athabasca region. – Ernie Isley is seeking a third-term as Mayor of Bonnyville. Mr. Isley was first elected Mayor in 2004 and previously served as a provincial Cabinet Minister and PC MLA for Bonnyville from 1979 until 1993 when he was unseated by Liberal Leo Vasseur. – Vulcan County Councillor Ian Donovan is seeking the Wildrose nomination in Little Bow to run against long-time PC MLA Barry McFarland. Mr. McFarland was first elected in a 1992 by-election. – Melissa Blake is standing for re-election as Mayor of Wood Buffalo. – The Social Credit Party has lost their website. – Former Premier’s Office staffer and current Assistant to the Energy Minister David Heyman is working on Calgary-Buffalo Liberal MLA Kent Hehr‘s bid for Mayor of Calgary. Former Liberal strategist Donn Lovett is in candidate Barb Higgins‘ camp. Mr. Hehr’s 2008 campaign manager Chima Nkemdirim is the campaign director for Naheed Nenshi‘s Mayoral campaign (Mr. Nkemdirim is also the President of the new Alberta Party). – The Alberta Party recently hired former Greater Edmonton Alliance lead organizer Michael Walters as their Provincial Organizer and released a video as part of their announcement: Tags Barb Higgins, Barry McFarland, Chima Nkemdirim, David Climenhaga, David Heyman, David Schindler, Donn Lovett, Ernie Isley, Ian Donovan, Ken Kowalski, Kent Hehr, Laurie Blakeman, Leo Vasseur, Michael Walters, Naheed Nenshi, Nancy Pelosi	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2399
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__label__cc	0.523442	0.476558	Counter Terrorism (merged thread) Thread: Counter Terrorism (merged thread) Now a little dated having been published in 2007, 'The Lessons of Policing in Iraq', from the Oxford Journal Of Policing, still at least it is here: http://policing.oxfordjournals.org/c...t/full/1/1/102 Taken from a special issue on Policing and Terrorism: http://policing.oxfordjournals.org/content/vol1/issue1/ I have only skimmed two articles and enjoyed William Bratton's short piece. Terrorism is rare: Beyond Security Theater A thoughtful short article from an outsider on the responses to terrorism:http://www.schneier.com/essay-292.html The opening paragraph: Terrorism is rare, far rarer than many people think. It's rare because very few people want to commit acts of terrorism, and executing a terrorist plot is much harder than television makes it appear. The best defences against terrorism are largely invisible: investigation, intelligence, and emergency response. But even these are less effective at keeping us safe than our social and political policies, both at home and abroad. However, our elected leaders don't think this way: they are far more likely to implement security theater against movie-plot threats. Scattered later on: it's not the target and tactics of the last attack that are important, but the next attack....the security measures that work are largely invisible.....Certainly intelligence and investigation successes have made it harder, but mostly it's because terrorist attacks are actually hard. It's hard to find willing recruits, to co-ordinate plans, and to execute those plans -- and it's easy to make mistakes. Each time I travel by air and find at UK airports barriers to stop cars getting close to the terminal I just shake my head - what a waste. Yes, it is theatre and an attempt to show the public the state is doing something. Originally Posted by davidbfpo Well said, David. Patraeus had it right, "sometimes the more you try to protect yourself, the less secure you are." I shake my head at all the money we've thrown into different bureaucracies since 9/11. I rather like this one (from the No.1 posted article). They do not include expansive new police or spying laws. Our police don't need any new laws to deal with terrorism; rather, they need apolitical funding. These security measures don't make good television, and they don't help, come re-election time. But they work, addressing the reality of security instead of the feeling. Thank You, Sir Last edited by slapout9; 11-13-2009 at 05:25 PM. Reason: Add quote marks Lessons of the Counter Terrorism Campaign The original article's title was: Lessons of the Counterterror Campaign in the Digital Age (Opinion):http://security.blogs.cnn.com/2012/0...l-age-opinion/ The author being: Philip Mudd served as the FBI’s deputy director for national security and, prior to that, spent most of his career at the CIA. He held various positions and was eventually named the deputy director of the CIA’s Counterterrorist Center. Mudd is now a senior research fellow at the New America Foundation. His opinion is markedly upbeat: The lessons of how U.S. military, intelligence and law enforcement developed tactics during this long campaign, though, likely will be more enduring. Like international terror groups, emerging threats - organized crime, drug cartels, human trafficking groups, and child pornography rings - have common characteristics. All are led by a central cadre (a leadership network) of criminals who communicate, travel, and manage finances. Increasingly, each of these elements that make up organized networks is trackable through the digital trails that we all leave behind during everyday life, from bank transactions to e-mail and other messaging traffic on the Internet. I would argue that organized crime and drug cartels have been around for a very long time. They both show remarkable resilience to modern methods, notably in the so called, failing 'drug war'. Let alone the billions in 'dirty money' floating around despite all the "spin". Human trafficking groups and child pornography rings maybe somewhat newer. I assume 'trafficking' is not the same as illegal migration; the later is evidently nowhere near state control. Even starker IMO when Mudd writes: Adversaries cannot beat the digital supremacy of America’s national security agencies, if that supremacy supports interdiction... That is not supremacy, that is a capability that may give an operational edge. Mudd ends with: we should consider it as a template for how to look at this new age of global, networked, non-state actors and how similar they are to the adversary that we so effectively crippled after 9/11, using intelligence fusion to devastating effect. The wars of the past should be consigned to the past; the lessons of those wars remain relevant. Well that really opens up a lot of the debate SWC has had over the years, including asking how effective is this, let alone the political, moral and cost aspects. Lessons with free book! From SWJ 'A Review: Ten Years Later: Insights on al-Qaida’s Past and Future through Captured Records', which contains these lessons: Dr. Mark Stout of John Hopkins University, discusses the evolution of intelligence assessments of al-Qaida to 2011, and perhaps the most insightful aspects of his remarks are is the identification of hysteria that detracts from the real business of counter-terrorism, which is the blaming of Islam itself and 1.5 billion adherents, thereby allowing al-Qaida to hide within Islam, and not recognize that al-Qaida ideology and actions have been harmful to Muslims and non-Muslims alike....While Islam is relevant in threat analysis, Stout discusses how intelligence analysts fought back these ideas needing a more refined and realistic definition of the threat in a real world in which Muslims play an integral part in assisting in countering al-Qaida. On that aspect of campaigning, document exploitation which gets little coverage: Ms. Jessica Huckabey of the Institute for Defense Analysis...she eloquently warns that captured documents are a time capsule and should be contrasted with current events, more importantly Huckabey reminds us that AQ evolves based on failures and pressures. I am sure others will find stimulation in the variety of articles within. SWJ article link:http://smallwarsjournal.com/jrnl/art...ptured-records The free book, 218 pgs:http://issuu.com/johnshopkinsaap/doc...ode=doublePage Twelve Rules for Preventing and Countering Terrorism Alex P. Schmid is the author in Perspectives on Terrorism of this one page rulebook: 1. Try to address the underlying conflict issues exploited by the terrorists and work towards a peaceful solution while not making substantive concessions to the terrorists themselves; 2. Prevent radical individuals and groups from becoming terrorist extremists by confronting them with a mix of 'carrot and stick' –tactics and search for effective counter-motivation measures; 3. Stimulate and encourage defection and conversion of free and imprisoned terrorists and find ways to reduce the support of aggrieved constituencies for terrorist organizations; 4. Deny terrorists access to arms, explosives, false identification documents, safe communication, safe travel and sanctuaries; disrupt and incapacitate their preparations and operations through infiltration, communication intercept, espionage and by limiting their criminal - and other fund-raising capabilities; 5. Reduce low-risk/high-gain opportunities for terrorists to strike by enhancing communications, energy and transportation-security, by hardening critical infrastructures and potential sites where mass casualties could occur and apply principles of situational crime prevention to the prevention of terrorism; 6. Keep in mind that terrorists seek publicity and exploit the media and the Internet to propagate their cause, glorify their attacks, win recruits, solicit donations, gather intelligence, disseminate terrorist know-how and communicate with their target audiences. Try to devise communication strategies to counter them in each of these areas. 7. Prepare for crisis- and consequence-management for both 'regular' and ‘catastrophic' acts of terrorism in coordinated simulation exercises and educate first responders and the public on how to cope with terrorism. 8. Establish an Early Detection and Early Warning intelligence system against terrorism and other violent crimes on the interface between organized crime and political conflict; 9. Strengthen coordination of efforts against terrorism both within and between states; enhance international police and intelligence cooperation, and offer technical assistance to those countries lacking the know-how and means to upgrade their counter-terrorism instruments. 10. Show solidarity with, and offer support to, victims of terrorism at home and abroad. 11. Maintain the moral high-ground in the struggle with terrorists by defending and strengthening the rule of law, good governance, democracy and social justice and by matching your deeds with your words; 12. Last but not least: counter the ideologies, indoctrination and propaganda of secular and non-secular terrorists and try to get the upper hand in the war of ideas – the battle for the hearts and minds of those terrorists claim to speak and fight for. Link:http://www.terrorismanalysts.com/pt/...-terrorism/411 A timely addition by CWOT Clint Watts aka CWOT (SWC Member) has authored 'Radicalization in the U.S. Beyond al Qaeda: Treating the Disease of the Disconnection', published by FPRI and is a timely addition to this thread: Completed in December 2011, the report explores the efficacy and future threat of al Qaeda’s ideology in radicalizing Americans but concludes with a broader call for examining the variety of domestic ideologies inspiring violence in the United States. Watts discusses potential trends in future U.S. radicalization and outlines several recommendations for preparing the U.S. to detect and interdict violence from a host of extremist ideologies, of which al Qaeda represents only one. Caveats aside Clint offers five steps for countering homegrown (US) extremism: A more appropriate blend of effort and resources for countering homegrown extremism might follow a spectrum of key tasks: 1- Identify and remove extremist content from U.S. and partner nation servers through established legal processes and cooperation with the private sector. 2- Detect online extremist radicalization through electronic surveillance and rapidly share this information with law enforcement and homeland security officials to initiate physical engagement with advocates of extremism. 3- Expand community engagement across all communities for additional detection capability and further means of extremist interdiction. 4- Directly and physically engage those being radicalized. Law enforcement and their local community partners should physically preempt those demonstrating extremist sympathies. This engagement could use a combination of intermediaries to include family, community leaders, law enforcement, social workers, and reformed extremists who are particularly effective in deescalating extremists moving down the path of radicalization. 5- Monitor and interdict those committed to extremism through informants, surveillance and preemptive law enforcement. For some radicalized in the U.S., there is no de-escalating their intent to commit violence. Law enforcement at all levels should continue their proactive policing when direct intervention with extremists is infeasible or insufficient to deter.A timely addition by CWOT Link:http://selectedwisdom.com/?p=722 Link to FPRI report:http://www.fpri.org/pubs/2012/201208...calization.pdf Last edited by davidbfpo; 08-13-2012 at 09:38 PM. Germany has corrupted its far right wing (aka Neonazis) to the degree of ridiculousness. All their organisations appear to be compromised by informants well into the top of the hierarchies. A recent project to support those who want to leave the far right subculture already appears to take a toll on their numbers. Other than that, civil society does a lot to remind everyone that the far right is a bunch of loudmouths, and a minority at every occasion. Every far right demonstration is being countered by a larger anti-fascist demonstration usually including dedicated Antifa groups, churches, labour unions, Asta (university student organisations), local mainsteam politicians, greens, leftists and the likes. Fuchs, I often wonder where the balance is between the actions of the state and non-state participants in CT and counter-radicalisation (CVE in the USA and PE now in the UK, it was PVE). In my reading and listening at conferences, with Spanish and Ulster voices in mind especially; what was the impact of the massive public protests against ETA - after kidnapping and murders? Nearer to home in Northern Ireland we had the 'Women for Peace' and a short-lived cross-communal protest about violence, way-back in 1976. It was to take a long time for the 'men of violence' to find their operating space was diminishing; a mixture of exhaustion and compromise led to peace with the Good Friday Agreement. No surprise then that Alex Schmid's last two points resonate with me: Last edited by davidbfpo; 08-14-2012 at 07:22 AM. Point 12 is ill-aimed. there's no need to engage millions since the support base for terrorists is usually only in the range of thousands. they're the ones who aren't resolute enough to not give up, who didn't go too far to return to civil society and who are indispensable for the morale and actions of the terrorists. The RAF in Germany crumbled when its supporter base got disillusioned. There's an interesting parallel with Mao's teachings about guerilla logistics (unless I mixed something up in my memory). SWJ Blog Defining Terrorism: A Strategic Imperative B. Mobley "How Terrorist Groups Elude Detection" Search "Mobley" gave 0 replies and I 'd like to suggest his book. Terrorism and Counterintelligence: How Terrorist Groups Elude Detection Blake W. Mobley August, 2012. Protecting information, identifying undercover agents, and operating clandestinely—efforts known as counterintelligence—are the primary objectives of terrorist groups evading detection by intelligence and law enforcement officials. Some strategies work well, some fail, and those tasked with tracking these groups are deeply invested in the difference. Discussing the challenges terrorist groups face as they multiply and plot international attacks, while at the same time providing a framework for decoding the strengths and weaknesses of their counterintelligence, Blake W. Mobley provides an indispensable text for the intelligence, military, homeland security, and law enforcement fields. He outlines concrete steps for improving the monitoring, disruption, and elimination of terrorist cells, primarily by exploiting their mistakes in counterintelligence. A key component of Mobley’s approach is to identify and keep close watch on areas that often exhibit weakness. While some counterintelligence pathologies occur more frequently among certain terrorist groups, destructive bureaucratic tendencies, such as mistrust and paranoia, pervade all organizations. Through detailed case studies, Mobley shows how to recognize and capitalize on these shortcomings within a group’s organizational structure, popular support, and controlled territory, and he describes the tradeoffs terrorist leaders make to maintain cohesion and power. He ultimately shows that no group can achieve perfect secrecy while functioning effectively and that every adaptation or new advantage supposedly attained by these groups also produces new vulnerabilities. http://cup.columbia.edu/book/978-0-2...erintelligence http://books.google.ee/books?id=Tloq...Dw&redir_esc=y Dr. Mobley's CV Dr. Mobley is the co-founder of Threat Pattern, LLC, a firm that collects and analyzes “big data” and intelligence from over 100 million online sources to support intelligence, counterintelligence, due diligence, public relations, and security operations for corporate and government clients. He previously worked at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as a counterintelligence analyst, serving tours in the Middle East and Langley, VA. At the CIA he served as a targeter, supporting clandestine operations and producing analytic reports for senior U.S. policymakers, including two Presidents and their cabinets, the National Security Council, and senior intelligence and military officials. After the CIA, he worked at the RAND Corporation as a political scientist, where he studied open source intelligence strategies and the counterintelligence methods and vulnerabilities of governments, corporations, organized crime groups, illicit trafficking groups, and large street gangs. Dr. Mobley continues to provide training and analytic support to the U.S. Army Special Forces and various police department gang units. He previously worked with the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University and the Center for Tactical Counter Terrorism on projects for the New York City Police Department. He is the author of Terrorism and Counterintelligence: How Terrorist Groups Elude Detection (Columbia University Press, 2012), which develops and tests a methodology for assessing the counterintelligence strengths and weaknesses of violent, clandestine groups. Dr. Mobley received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Georgetown University, M.P.P. from Harvard University, and B.A. in Psychology from Stanford University. http://www.sdasis.org/keynote-speake...lake-w-mobley/ Last edited by davidbfpo; 02-17-2013 at 12:13 PM. Reason: Cited text in quotes Kaur, Good catch. Oddly the book has only one review on Amazon.com:http://www.amazon.com/Terrorism-Coun...owViewpoints=1 Last edited by davidbfpo; 06-29-2016 at 03:06 PM. Reason: 8575v. Was a stand alone thread. Is the War on Terrorism Over? Long Live Unconventional Warfare Top five myths about terrorism An intriguing, short analysis using the START Global Terrorism Database (GTD): First, the tremendous impact of 9/11 encourages us to think about terrorism as being mostly about dissatisfied individuals from one country attacking innocent civilians from another country. Based on the data in the GTD we found that more than 90% of the 17,000 attacks carried out by 52 foreign terrorist groups were actually domestic attacks. Second...it is easy to lose sight of the fact that a large number of terrorist attacks involve fairly rational political disputes over territory. Third...we find that more than half of all terrorist attacks since 1970 involved no fatalities. Fourth...the vast majority of terrorist attacks rely on unsophisticated, readily accessible weapons. And finally, the advance planning, originality and destructiveness of 9/11 contributed to the notion that terrorist groups are infallible. Link:http://forumblog.org/2013/07/top-fiv...out-terrorism/ A Frightening Thought: When Terrorism 'Works' Not a great shock here I would venture, but this academic article makes interesting reading - even if ISIS comes to dominate:http://nationalinterest.org/feature/...sm-works-13279 Do Terrorists Win? Rebels' Use of Terrorism and Civil War Outcomes Thanks to a "lurker" for the pointer to this open access article in a journal I rarely see, 'International Organisation' by Virginia Page Fortna:http://journals.cambridge.org/action...000089#cjotab_ The Abstract states: How effective is terrorism? This question has generated lively scholarly debate and is of obvious importance to policy-makers. However, most existing studies of terrorism are not well equipped to answer this question because they lack an appropriate comparison. This article compares the outcomes of civil wars to assess whether rebel groups that use terrorism fare better than those who eschew this tactic. I evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of terrorism relative to other tactics used in civil war. Because terrorism is not a tactic employed at random, I first briefly explore empirically which groups use terrorism. Controlling for factors that may affect both the use of terrorism and war outcomes, I find that although civil wars involving terrorism last longer than other wars, terrorist rebel groups are generally less likely to achieve their larger political objectives than are nonterrorist groups. Terrorism may be less ineffective against democracies, but even in this context, terrorists do not win So, if terrorism does not work, why do certain groups practice it? There has been criticism that little has been learnt about terrorism from those who study it. This a thread refers (there maybe others):http://council.smallwarsjournal.com/...ad.php?t=18024 Max Abrahams, an Asst. Professor @ NE University, has been interviewed and his responses include this thread's subject. Here is a taster: Q: So, if terrorism does not work, why do certain groups practice it? A:In a recent study in International Organization, Phil Potter and I propose and test a new theory that can accurately predict why certain groups use terrorism, while others do not. It turns out that only some groups tend to engage in terrorism by attacking civilians – groups suffering from leadership deficits in which lower level members are calling the shots. Leadership deficits promote terrorism by empowering lower level members of the organization, who have stronger incentives to harm civilians. Link:http://www.e-ir.info/2015/07/12/inte...IfGUHl.twitter The article cited is available free on:https://www.academia.edu/5365151/Exp...h_Phil_Potter_ Our ignorance is magnifying the terror threat An excellent overview by Jason Burke, a journalist and author with The Guardian:http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...mistakes-9-11? The full title: There is no silver bullet': Isis, al-Qaida and the myths of terrorism (Sub-title)The west’s response to 9/11 was the catastrophic ‘war on terror’. Have we learned from our mistakes with al-Qaida, or is history repeating itself with Isis? He ends with: To be afraid of terrorism is normal; to be concerned is natural. But it is better to be so in measure and in reason, not in panicked ignorance, and thus win one immediate and important victory. The author does not provide what to do now. Quick Navigation Global Issues & Threats Top France, incl. terrorism & counter-terrorism (catch all) By AdamG in forum Europe Terrorism in Russia (merged thread) By bismark17 in forum Europe Gaza, Israel & Rockets (merged thread) By AdamG in forum Middle East Is one man's terrorist really another man's freedom fighter? By McArthur in forum Adversary / Threat After the Bin Laden op, what is the impact? Not on terrorism. Merged thread By Ray in forum Global Issues & Threats al-qaida, colombia, counter terrorism, counter-terrorism, counterterrorism, drugs, gwot, history, ideology, information operations, intelligence, iraq, isis, northern ireland, policing, politics, strategy, syria, terrorism, terrorists	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2405
__label__wiki	0.680304	0.680304	Home » International, News » Story Filipina student invents air conditioner with no refrigerant With air as the cooling medium there will be zero global warming potential and no environmental or health threats, says 19-year-old inventor on AirDisc’s patented design Hannah Jo Uy \| Follow @ccmenews \| Aug 13, 2018 \| 9:53 am Bicol, Philippines, 13 August 2018: Maria Yzabell “MY” Angel Palma, a 19-year-old incoming college freshman from the Philippines, has received a wave of international recognition and awards for her invention, AirDisc – an air conditioner that can operate without a refrigerant. Maria Palma with the AirDisc Describing the basic principle behind AirDisc, Palma explained when air molecules are compressed, they generate heat. “AirDisc offers a disc-shaped centrifugal compressor that use air molecules, with their attendant moistures, as the refrigerant,” she said. “All air molecules from a given room, after direct heat removal, are then fully discharged back into the room. It uses a low-power rating electric motor that allows users to benefit from low energy consumption.” Palma stressed that with air as the cooling medium, there will be zero global warming potential and no environmental or health threats. “Residential, commercial, and industrial establishments as well as the air conditioning industry will benefit hugely from the aforementioned features,” she said. Palma confirmed that a patent application has been filed under the United States Patent & Trademarks Office and they will be taking the Patent Cooperation Treaty route, where 152 countries that signed the treaty will recognise the patent of the technology. Based in Bicol, Philippines, Palma developed the technology initially as part of a Grade 10 school project, which she further tweaked with the aid of her father, Bernardo Palma, a mechanical engineer by profession.“When AirDisc is launched, assembly-type mass production will be implemented. This will benefit a lot of people, especially the labourers and other stakeholders,” she said. AirDisc Thus far, Palma has received the Leading Innovator Award from IIPNF (Malaysia), International Leadership Award from Eurobusiness, Haller (Poland), International Leadership Award from China Association of Invention (China), Leadership Excellence Award from MyRIS (Malaysia), Leading Student Award from NRCT (Thailand), Leading Innovator Award from INNOPA (Indonesia), International Leadership Award from WIIPA (Taiwan), Best Innovation Award from WIIPA (Taiwan), Special Citation for Best Invention from MyRIS (Malaysia) and International Best Young Inventor from FIR (Romania). Read the full interview in the September 2018 issue of Climate Control Middle East… Hannah Jo Uy is Assistant Editor at Climate Control Middle East magazine. She may be contacted at hannah@cpi-industry.com Related tags: air conditioning, air cooling, AirDisc, patent, zero refrigerant Feedback for this story	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2423
__label__cc	0.508645	0.491355	Jump to menu \| Jump to content \| Jump to sitemap Ruskin Collection Artists/Makers/Collectors Reproducing Museums Sheffield's Images The World Cultures collection is relatively small at less than 2000 objects. It forms part of the Archaeology collection which also includes Egyptology. The collection was founded by the Sheffield Literary and Philosophical Society and was transferred to Sheffield’s first public museum at Weston Park in 1875. It is a ‘closed’ collection which means no objects will be added to it. It comprises objects mainly made from natural materials like wood, plant fibre, textile and hide and dates from the early 1900s to 2000s. They are non-European objects collected from: Africa: West, Central and Southern Africa Asia: Borneo, China, India, Japan and Indonesia the Americas: Sub-arctic, North America (Woodlands and Plains material), Northwest Coast and South America Oceania (group of islands in the Pacific Ocean): Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Australia, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and Tahiti These objects reflect links between the local people and rest of the world. It shows European trade, customs, ideas, beliefs, craftsmanship and interventions. Objects range from personal accessories to warrior shields. They were mainly collected by missionaries. Others were bought at auctions, exchanges with other museums and donations from the public. There is also a significant Americas collection donated by the Earl of Wharncliffe to the museum in 1901 (collected by his grandfather 2nd Baron of Wharncliffe) which includes an Native American warrior shirt and Joseph Elliot knife. This knife was made in Sheffield by Joseph Elliot which got sold to the Sioux people who made its hide sheath. It was brought back to Sheffield by 2nd Baron of Wharncliffe. As part of the Precious Cargo project, this collection has been researched and documented since April 2010 with the aim of providing physical and intellectual access to the public. It tells the story of how these objects people treasured came to Sheffield, their journey and relevance in today’s life. In addition, a group of young people working as co-curators has been learning about and working with this collection in the past year. They have chosen objects to be displayed in the Treasures Gallery at Weston Park Museum in March 2012 as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad programme. Show Objects switch views: Name of Object Date Made/Found amulet, ivory J1936.147 World Cultures about 19th-early 20th Century 129141 bag WC117 World Cultures 1950-1980 142460 bag, kete, harakeke WC155 World Cultures 1875-1920 90144 bangle J8.8.79.3 World Cultures before 1879 220881 barkcloth WC121 World Cultures before 1900 90279 basket J1935.176 World Cultures About late 19th/early 20th centuries 85552 boomerang J120 World Cultures 1830-1875 88809 bowl J1932.17 World Cultures 1850-1899 92550 cap mask, head dress J1911.56 World Cultures before 1911 78760 Millennium Gallery Graves Gallery Weston Park Bishops' House Projects & outreach Museums Sheffield on: @2012 Museums Sheffield Website by Rckt Trying something new can be a little bit scary, but what a great feeling when you make the connection. We're trying new things all the time and we want you to try them too, so come with us and we'll help connect you with art, nature, history, ideas - and each other. Jump in. Discover something new.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2428
__label__wiki	0.696671	0.696671	Jan 13 2021 admin News Arab, Idleb, Islamin, news, Syrian, usa, war Airbnb to cancel & block ALL BOOKINGS in Washington DC for week of Biden’s inauguration Rental giant Airbnb has said it will cancel and block all reservations for the Washington DC metro area during the week of Joe Biden’s inauguration as the next US president, following the attack on the Capitol building last week. Customers will be refunded if their reservations are canceled, and hosts will be reimbursed by Airbnb, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Bookings through Airbnb-owned HotelTonight will also be canceled. A spokesperson said Airbnb had taken its decision in line with the warnings from local, federal and state officials for people not to travel to Washington around the inauguration, including from the mayor of the District of Columbia and the governors of Virginia and Maryland. Also on rt.com US military chiefs condemn Capitol riot as ‘sedition’ & urge troops to ‘stay ready’ ahead of inauguration in rare political letter “We are aware of reports emerging yesterday afternoon regarding armed militias and known hate groups that are attempting to travel and disrupt the Inauguration,” they added. Airbnb said it had identified “numerous” people belonging to hate groups and individuals involved in the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, who it previously said it would ban from its platform. The FBI has reportedly warned that armed protests are planned for Washington and all of the 50 US state capitals ahead of Biden’s inauguration on January 20. The National Guard has been authorized to send as many as 15,000 troops to Washington DC, while tourists are to be banned from the Washington Monument until January 24, according to sources cited by Reuters.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2433
__label__wiki	0.734233	0.734233	Home/Rheinmetall Submits LAND 400 Bid Featuring The BOXER 8×8, Lance Turret and Northrop Grumman C4ISR Architecture Rheinmetall Submits LAND 400 Bid Featuring The BOXER 8×8, Lance Turret and Northrop Grumman C4ISR Architecture September 8, 2015 Uncategorized Leave a comment Rheinmetall has lodged a bid in response to the Commonwealth of Australia’s LAND 400 Phase 2 – Mounted Combat Reconnaissance Capability request for tender. Under the tender, the Commonwealth is offered the latest version of the BOXER 8X8, the in-service LANCE turret and Northrop Grumman Corporation’s command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) architecture. The battle proven BOXER 8×8 – a joint development of Rheinmetall and KMW – provides a unique mix of mobility, capacity and survivability that allows the vehicle to operate effectively across the full spectrum of combat operations, while the vehicles inherent adaptability allows it to evolve as requirements and threats change. If selected for LAND 400 the BOXER Cavalry Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) will provide the Australian Army a combat proven, low risk capability that can be rapidly transitioned into service and easily supported through life. The Rheinmetall LANCE turret is a mature system that is in-service with a NATO country. LANCE generates a range of scalable, precise, effects to effectively deal with threats on the current and future battlefield. Rheinmetall is committed to the creation of an enduring Australian capability beyond the minimum LAND 400 Australian Industry Capability (AIC) requirements, and has successfully completed a comprehensive supplier engagement activity with more than three hundred Australian Companies. Through this process Rheinmetall has selected Supacat to be the first Australian company to be part of the BOXER CRV team. Supacat in Australia will draw on its experience in developing and certifying vehicles with the Australian Department of Defence to support the Rheinmetall LAND 400 team. Andrew Fletcher, Managing Director of Rheinmetall Defence Australia, said “Delivering the best possible protection to Australian armed forces – in line with the demanding protection specifications – is a non-negotiable objective for our LAND 400 team.” “Rheinmetall’s combat proven BOXER 8×8 CRV delivers the highest levels of protection required under LAND 400 and is a formidable MOTS platform when combined with the in-service LANCE Turret.” “Our LAND 400 industry engagement activities have been well received and our European executives have identified a number of Australian suppliers who we are currently in negotiations with to enter our global supply chain for LAND 400 and other international programs. We look forward to working with Australian industry to provide the best capability for the Australian Defence Force on the LAND 400 program.” Ian Irving, Chief Executive of Northrop Grumman Australia, welcomed the alliance with Rheinmetall. “Northrop Grumman will leverage its extensive experience to offer a fifth-generation C4ISR solution that will significantly reduce crew workload, improve situational awareness and enable interoperability across the Australian Defence Force and with coalition forces. Our solution will provide an enduring platform ready for enhancements with future sensors and communications systems. Together, Northrop Grumman and Rheinmetall will also extend an impressive and lasting package of work for Australian industry,” Mr Irving said. Michael Halloran, Managing Director of Supacat in Australia said “We are delighted to be working with Rheinmetall Defence and offering a local perspective on testing, qualifying and modifying vehicles for the Australian users. Previous Italy s F-35A Lightning II Flies Inaugural European Flight Next Amsterdam Fire Dept. Contracts Damen for New Fireboat	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2434
__label__cc	0.697061	0.302939	Ion-Mobility Mass Spectrometry and Applications Roma Tauler Federico Marini Program Highlights: Structural Mass Spectrometry Analysis Basics of Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry Ion-Mobility Mass Spectrometry for Small Molecule Analysis Structural Characterization of Supramolecular Complexes and Assemblies using Ion-Mobility Mass Spectrometry Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry Analysis for Native Biomolecule Characterization Monitoring Noncovalent Complexes and Interactions using Ion-Mobility Mass Spectrometry Collision Cross Section Calculation Data Evaluation and Reporting Strategies for Ion-Mobility Mass Spectrometry Measurements High and ultrahigh resolution Mass Spectrometry The challenge of complex mixtures analysis The concept of hyperfine isotopic structure Isotopic analysis without degrading the molecule to simple gas Quantitative analysis in bottom-up proteomic by neutron encoding Kendric and Van Krevelen diagram Petroleomic Metabolomic analysis by direct infusion MS: acquisition and data treatment Comparison between LC/MS approach and direct infusion MS: pros and cons Two dimensional (2D) MS Evolution of the isotopic distribution with the mass of the parent structure Top-down proteomic characterization of posttranslational modifications How to get access to an ultrahigh resolution MS: the EU_FT-ICR_MS network (an EU Horizon 2020 funded Research Infrastructure, grant agreement 731077) In the ion mobility-mass spectrometry part of the course, the fundamentals of ion mobility-mass spectrometry and its applications will be given in detail. The structural analysis of small molecules such as drugs or metabolites, as well as the applications of analyzing the conformational features of macromolecules such as proteins, lipids, polymers and synthetic supramolecular complex structures using ion mobility-mass spectrometry will be discussed. The usefulness of ion mobility-mass spectrometry technique will be explained by what kind of structural data and information can be obtained about the nature of interactions between different species in the gas phase. Recommendations for the evaluation and presentation of data obtained from ion mobility-mass spectrometry analyzes will be discussed. The high and ultrahigh resolution mass resolution will focused on the new opportunities afforded to the analytical scientist by these resolutions, which are now routinely accessible on Fourier Transform Mass Spectrometers (Orbitrap®, FT-ICR or MRMS®). The course will start by introducing the concept of hyperfine isotopic structure and the tools for exploiting the mass spectra containing thousands of peaks the Kendrick and Van Krevelen. These concepts will be illustrated by a journey through applications in different fields (isotopic analysis, petroleomic, metabolomic, top and bottom-up proteomic). Finally a way to get access to ultra high resolution through the EU_FT-ICR_MS network (an EU Horizon 2020 funded Research Infrastructure, grant agreement 731077) will be presented. This course is intended for researchers from different disciplines who are still working or having future study plans on the structural characterization of molecules and their interactions.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0073.json.gz/line2438

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