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GeometryElementary Geometry for College StudentsWhich symbol(s) correctly expresses the order in which the points A , B and X lie on the given line, A - X - B or A - B - X ?
Which symbol(s) correctly expresses the order in which the points A , B and X lie on the given line, A - X - B or A - B - X ?
1.1 Sets, Statements, And Reasoning1.2 Informal Geometry And Measurement1.3 Early Definitions And Postulates1.4 Angles And Their Relationships1.5 Introduction To Geometric Proof1.6 Relationships: Perpendicular Lines1.7 The Formal Proof Of A Theorem1.CR Review Exercises1.CT Test
Chapter 1.2, Problem 10E
Chapter 1.2,
Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 1 and 2, which sentences are...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 1 and 2, which sentences are...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 3 and 4, give the negation of each...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 3 and 4, give the negation of each...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 5 to 10, classify each statement as...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 5 to 10, classify each statement as...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 5 to 10, classify each statement as...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 5 to 10, classify each statement as...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 5 to 10, classify each statement as...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 5 to 10, classify each statement as...
Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 11 to 18, state the hypothesis and...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 11 to 18, state the hypothesis and...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 11 to 18, state the hypothesis and...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 11 to 18, state the hypothesis and...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 11 to 18, state the hypothesis and...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 11 to 18, state the hypothesis and...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 11 to 18, state the hypothesis and...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 11 to 18, state the hypothesis and...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 19 to 24, classify each statement as...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 19 to 24, classify each statement as...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 19 to 24, classify each statement as...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 19 to 24, classify each statement as...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 19 to 24, classify each statement as...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 19 to 24, classify each statement as...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 25 to 32, name the type of reasoning...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 25 to 32, name the type of reasoning...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 25 to 32, name the type of reasoning...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 25 to 32, name the type of reasoning...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 25 to 32, name the type of reasoning...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 25 to 32, name the type of reasoning...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 25 to 32, name the type of reasoning...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 25 to 32, name the type of reasoning...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 33 to 36, use intuition to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 33 to 36, use intuition to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 33 to 36, use intuition to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 33 to 36, use intuition to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 37 to 40, use induction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 37 to 40, use induction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 37 to 40, use induction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 37 to 40, use induction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 41 to 50, use deduction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 41 to 50, use deduction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 41 to 50, use deduction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 41 to 50, use deduction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 41 to 50, use deduction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 41 to 50, use deduction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 41 to 50, use deduction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 41 to 50, use deduction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 41 to 50, use deduction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 41 to 50, use deduction to state a...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 51 to 54, use Venn diagrams to...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 51 to 54, use Venn diagrams to...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 51 to 54, use Venn diagrams to...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 51 to 54, use Venn diagrams to...Ch. 1.1 - Where A={1,2,3} and B={2,4,6,8}, classify each of...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 55 and 56, P is a true statement,...Ch. 1.1 - In Exercises 55 and 56, P is a true statement,...Ch. 1.2 - If line segment AB and line segment CD are drawn...Ch. 1.2 - If angles ABC and DEF were measured with a...Ch. 1.2 - How many endpoints does a line segment have? How...Ch. 1.2 - Do the points A, B, and C appear to be collinear?Ch. 1.2 - How many lines can be drawn that contain both...Ch. 1.2 - Consider noncollinear points A, B, and C. If each...Ch. 1.2 - Name all the angles in the figure.Ch. 1.2 - Which of the following measures can an angle have?...Ch. 1.2 - Must two different points be collinear? Must three...Ch. 1.2 - Which symbols correctly expresses the order in...Ch. 1.2 - Which symbols correctly name the angle shown?ABC,...Ch. 1.2 - A triangle is named ABC. Can it also be named ACB?...Ch. 1.2 - Consider rectangle MNQ. Can it also be named...Ch. 1.2 - Suppose ABC and DEF have the same measure. Which...Ch. 1.2 - Suppose AB and CD have the same length. Which...Ch. 1.2 - When two lines cross intersect, they have exactly...Ch. 1.2 - Judging from the ruler shown not to scale,...Ch. 1.2 - Judging from the ruler, estimate the measure of...Ch. 1.2 - Judging from the protractor provided, estimate the...Ch. 1.2 - Using the drawing for Exercise 19, estimate the...Ch. 1.2 - Consider the square at the right, RSTV. It has...Ch. 1.2 - Square RSTV has diagonals RT and SV not shown. If...Ch. 1.2 - Use a compass to draw a circle. Draw a radius, a...Ch. 1.2 - Use a compass to draw a circle of radius 1 inch....Ch. 1.2 - The sides of the pair of angles are parallel. Are...Ch. 1.2 - The sides of the pair of angles are parallel. Are...Ch. 1.2 - The sides of the pair of angles are perpendicular....Ch. 1.2 - The sides of the pair of angles are perpendicular....Ch. 1.2 - On a piece of paper, use your compass to construct...Ch. 1.2 - On a piece of paper, use your protractor to draw a...Ch. 1.2 - A trapezoid is a four-sided figure that contains...Ch. 1.2 - In the rectangle shown, what is true of the...Ch. 1.2 - A line segment is bisected if its two parts have...Ch. 1.2 - An angle is bisected if its two parts have the...Ch. 1.2 - In Exercises 35 to 38, with A-B-C on AC, it...Ch. 1.2 - In Exercises 35 to 38, with A-B-C on AC, it...Ch. 1.2 - In Exercises 35 to 38, with A-B-C on AC, it...Ch. 1.2 - In Exercises 35 to 38, with A-B-C on AC, it...Ch. 1.2 - ABC is straight angle. Using your protractor, you...Ch. 1.2 - Find m1 if m1=2x and m2=x. HINT: See Exercise 39.Ch. 1.2 - In Exercises 41 to 44, m1+m2=mABC. Find mABC if...Ch. 1.2 - In Exercises 41 to 44,m1+m2=mABC. Find m1 if...Ch. 1.2 - In Exercises 41 to 44, m1+m2=mABC. Find x if m1=x,...Ch. 1.2 - In Exercises 41 to 44,m1+m2=mABC. Find an...Ch. 1.2 - A compass was used to mark off three congruent...Ch. 1.2 - Use your compass and straightedge to bisect EF.Ch. 1.2 - In the figure, m1=x and m2=y. If x-y=24, find x...Ch. 1.2 - In the drawing, m1=x and m2=y. If mRSV=67 and...Ch. 1.2 - For Exercises 49 to 50, use the following...Ch. 1.2 - For Exercises 49 to 50, use the following...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 1 and 2, complete the statement....Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 1 and 2, complete the statement....Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 3 and 4, use the fact that...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 3 and 4, use the fact that...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 5 and 6, use the fact that...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 5 and 6, use the fact that...Ch. 1.3 - In the figure 15-mile road from A to C is under...Ch. 1.3 - A cross-country runner jogs at a rate of 15 feet...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 9 to 28, use the drawings as needed...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 29 to 32, use only a compass and a...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 29 to 32, use only a compass and a...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 29 to 32, use only a compass and a...Ch. 1.3 - In Exercises 29 to 32, use only a compass and a...Ch. 1.3 - Can you use the construction for the midpoint of a...Ch. 1.3 - Generalize your findings in Exercise 33. 33. Can...Ch. 1.3 - Consider points A, B, C, and D, no three of which...Ch. 1.3 - Consider noncoplanar points A, B, C, and D. Using...Ch. 1.3 - Line l is parallel to plane P that is, it will not...Ch. 1.3 - AB and EF are said to be skew lines because they...Ch. 1.3 - Exercises 3840 In the box shown for Exercise 38,...Ch. 1.3 - Exercises 3940 In the box shown for Exercise 38,...Ch. 1.3 - Let AB=a and BC=b. Point M is the midpoint of BC....Ch. 1.4 - What type of angle has the given measure? a 47 b...Ch. 1.4 - What type of angle has the given measure? a 115 b...Ch. 1.4 - What relationship, if any, exists between two...Ch. 1.4 - What relationship, if any, exists between two...Ch. 1.4 - In Exercises 5 to 8, describe in one word the...Ch. 1.4 - In Exercises 5 to 8, describe in one word the...Ch. 1.4 - In Exercises 5 to 8, describe in one word the...Ch. 1.4 - In Exercises 5 to 8, describe in one word the...Ch. 1.4 - Use drawings as needed to answer each of the...Ch. 1.4 - Suppose that AB,AC,AD,AE, and AF are coplanar,...Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 10-13 Without using a protractor, name...Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 10-13 What, if anything, is wrong with...Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 10-13 FAC and CAD are adjacent and AF...Ch. 1.4 - For Exercises 14 and 15, let m1=x and m2=y. Using...Ch. 1.4 - For Exercises 14 and 15, let m1=x and m2=y. Using...Ch. 1.4 - Given: mRST=39 mTSV=23 Find: mRSV Exercises 1624Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 1624 Given: mRSV=59 mTSV=17 Find: mRSTCh. 1.4 - Exercises 1624 Given: mRST=2x+9 mTSV=3x2 mRSV=67...Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 1624 Given: mRST=2x10 mTSV=x+6...Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 1624 Given: mRST=5(x+1)3 mTSV=4(x2)+3...Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 1624 Given: mRST=x2 mTSV=x4 mRSV=45...Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 1624 Given: mRST=2x3 mTSV=x2 mRSV=49...Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 1624 Given: STbisectsRSV mRST=x+y...Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 1624 Given: STbisectsRSV mRST=2x+3y...Ch. 1.4 - Given: AB and AC in plane P as shown AD intersects...Ch. 1.4 - Two angles are complementary. One angle is 12...Ch. 1.4 - Two angles are supplementary. One angle is 24 more...Ch. 1.4 - For two complementary angles, find an expression...Ch. 1.4 - Suppose that the two angles are supplementary....Ch. 1.4 - On the protractor shown, NP bisects MNQ. Find x....Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 30,31 On the protractor shown for...Ch. 1.4 - Classify as true or false: a If points P and Q lie...Ch. 1.4 - In Exercises 33 to 40, use only a compass and a...Ch. 1.4 - In Exercises 33 to 40, use only a compass and a...Ch. 1.4 - In Exercises 33 to 40, use only a compass and a...Ch. 1.4 - In Exercises 33 to 40, use only a compass and a...Ch. 1.4 - Draw a triangle with three acute angles. Construct...Ch. 1.4 - Given: Acute 1 and AB Triangle ABC with A1, B1 and...Ch. 1.4 - What seem to be true of two of the sides in the...Ch. 1.4 - In Exercises 33 to 40, use only a compass and a...Ch. 1.4 - Refer to the circle with centre O. a Use a...Ch. 1.4 - If mTSV=38,mUSW=40, and mTSW=61, find mUSV....Ch. 1.4 - Exercises 44, 45 If mTSU=x+2z,mUSV=xz, and...Ch. 1.4 - Refer to the circle with centre P. a Use a...Ch. 1.4 - On the hanging sign, the three angles...Ch. 1.4 - With 0x90, an acute angle has a measure x. Find...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 1 to 6, which property justifies the...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 1 to 6, which property justifies the...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 1 to 6, which property justifies the...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 1 to 6, which property justifies the...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 1 to 6, which property justifies the...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 1 to 6, which property justifies the...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 7 10, state the property or...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 7 10, state the property or...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 7 10, state the property or...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 7 10, state the property or...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 11 to 22, use the Given information...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 23 to 24, fill in the missing reasons...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 23 to 24, fill in the missing reasons...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 25 and 26, fill in the missing...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 25 and 26, fill in the missing...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 27 to 30, fill in the missing reasons...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 27 to 30, fill in the missing reasons...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 27 to 30, fill in the missing reasons...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 27 to 30, fill in the missing reasons...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 31 and 32, fill in the missing...Ch. 1.5 - In Exercises 31 and 32, fill in the missing...Ch. 1.5 - When the Distributive Property is written in its...Ch. 1.5 - Another form of the Distributive Property See...Ch. 1.5 - The Multiplication Property of Inequality requires...Ch. 1.5 - The Division Property of Inequality requires that...Ch. 1.5 - Provide reasons for this proof. If a=b and c=d,...Ch. 1.5 - Write a proof for: If a=b and c=d, then ac=bd....Ch. 1.6 - In Exercise 1 and 2, supply reasons. Given: 13...Ch. 1.6 - In Exercise 1 and 2, supply reasons. Given: AB...Ch. 1.6 - In Exercise 3 and 4, supply statements. Given: 12...Ch. 1.6 - In Exercise 3 and 4, supply statements. Given:...Ch. 1.6 - In Exercise 5 to 9, use a compass and a...Ch. 1.6 - In Exercises 5 to 9, use a compass and a...Ch. 1.6 - In Exercise 5 to 9, use a compass and a...Ch. 1.6 - In Exercise 5 to 9, use a compass and a...Ch. 1.6 - In Exercise 5 to 9, use a compass and a...Ch. 1.6 - Draw a conclusion based on the results of Exercise...Ch. 1.6 - In Exercise 11 and 12, provide the missing...Ch. 1.6 - In Exercise 11 and 12, provide the missing...Ch. 1.6 - Does the relation is perpendicular to have a...Ch. 1.6 - Does the relation is greater than have a reflexive...Ch. 1.6 - Does the relation is complementary to for angles...Ch. 1.6 - Does the relation is less than for a numbers have...Ch. 1.6 - Does the relation is a brother of have a reflexive...Ch. 1.6 - Does the relation is in love with have a reflexive...Ch. 1.6 - This textbook has used numerous symbols and...Ch. 1.6 - This textbook has used numerous symbols and...Ch. 1.6 - This textbook has used numerous symbols and...Ch. 1.6 - If there were no understood restriction to lines...Ch. 1.6 - Prove the Extended Segment Addition Property by...Ch. 1.6 - The Segment-Addition Postulate can be generalized...Ch. 1.6 - Prove the Extended Angle Addition Property by...Ch. 1.6 - The Angle-Addition Postulate can be generalized as...Ch. 1.6 - If there were no understood restriction to lines...Ch. 1.6 - In the proof below, provide the missing reasons....Ch. 1.6 - Without writing a proof, explain the conclusion...Ch. 1.6 - Without writing a proof, explain the conclusion...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 1 to 6, state the hypothesis H and...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 1 to 6, state the hypothesis H and...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 1 to 6, state the hypothesis H and...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 1 to 6, state the hypothesis H and...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 1 to 6, state the hypothesis H and...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 1 to 6, state the hypothesis H and...Ch. 1.7 - Name, in order, the five parts of the formal proof...Ch. 1.7 - Which part hypothesis or conclusion of a theorem...Ch. 1.7 - Which part Given or Prove of the proof depends...Ch. 1.7 - Which of the following can be cited as a reason in...Ch. 1.7 - When can a theorem be cited as a reason reason in...Ch. 1.7 - Based upon the hypothesis of a theorem, do the...Ch. 1.7 - For each theorem stated in Exercises 13 to 18,...Ch. 1.7 - For each theorem stated in Exercises 13 to 18,...Ch. 1.7 - For each theorem stated in Exercises 13 to 18,...Ch. 1.7 - For each theorem stated in Exercises 13 to 18,...Ch. 1.7 - For each theorem stated in Exercises 13 to 18,...Ch. 1.7 - For each theorem stated in Exercises 13 to 18,...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 19 to 26, use the drawing in which AC...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 19 to 26, use the drawing in which AC...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 19 to 26, use the drawing in which AC...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 19 to 26, use the drawing in which AC...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 19 to 26, use the drawing in which AC...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 19 to 26, use the drawing in which AC...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 19 to 26, use the drawing in which AC...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 19 to 26, use the drawing in which AC...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 27 to 35, complete the formal proof...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 27 to 35, complete the formal proof...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 27 to 35, complete the formal proof...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 27 to 35, complete the formal proof...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 27 to 35, complete the formal proof...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 27 to 35, complete the formal proof...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 27 to 35, complete the formal proof...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 27 to 35, complete the formal proof...Ch. 1.7 - In Exercises 27 to 35, complete the formal proof...Ch. 1.CR - Name the four components of a mathematical system.Ch. 1.CR - Name three types of reasoning.Ch. 1.CR - Name the four characteristics of a good...Ch. 1.CR - In Review Exercises 4 to 6, name the type of...Ch. 1.CR - In Review Exercises 4 to 6, name the type of...Ch. 1.CR - In Review Exercises 4 to 6, name the type of...Ch. 1.CR - In Review Exercises 7 and 8, state the hypothesis...Ch. 1.CR - In Review Exercises 7 and 8, state the hypothesis...Ch. 1.CR - In Review Exercises 9 to 11, draw a valid...Ch. 1.CR - In Review Exercises 9 to 11, draw a valid...Ch. 1.CR - In Review Exercises 9 to 11, draw a valid...Ch. 1.CR - A, B and C are three points on a line. AC=8, BC=4,...Ch. 1.CR - Use three letters to name the angle shown. Also...Ch. 1.CR - Figure MNPQ is a rhombus. Draw diagonals MP and QN...Ch. 1.CR - In Review Exercises 15 to 17, sketch and label the...Ch. 1.CR - In Review Exercises 15 to 17, sketch and label the...Ch. 1.CR - In Review Exercises 15 to 17, sketch and label the...Ch. 1.CR - On the basis of appearance, what type of angle is...Ch. 1.CR - On the basis of appearance, what type of angle is...Ch. 1.CR - Given: BD bisects ABC mABD=2x+15 mDBC=3x+5 Find:...Ch. 1.CR - Given: mABD=2x+5 mDBC=3x4 mABC=86 Find: mDBCCh. 1.CR - Given: AM=3x1 MB=4x5 M is the midpoint of AB Find:...Ch. 1.CR - Given: AM=4x4 MB=5x+2 AB=25 Find: MBCh. 1.CR - Given: D is the midpoint of AC ACBC CD=2x+5...Ch. 1.CR - Given: m3=7x21 m4=3x+7 Find: mFMHCh. 1.CR - Given: mFMH=4x+1 m4=x+4 Find: m4Ch. 1.CR - In the figure, find: a KHFJ b MJMH c KMJJMH d MKMHCh. 1.CR - Given: EFG is a right angle. mHFG=2x6 mEFH=3mHFG...Ch. 1.CR - Two angles are supplementary. One angle is 40 more...Ch. 1.CR - aWrite an expression for the perimeter of the...Ch. 1.CR - The sum of the measures of all three angles of the...Ch. 1.CR - Susan wants to have a 4-ft board with some pegs on...Ch. 1.CR - State whether the sentences in Review Exercises 33...Ch. 1.CR - State whether the sentences in Review Exercises 33...Ch. 1.CR - State whether the sentences in Review Exercises 33...Ch. 1.CR - State whether the sentences in Review Exercises 33...Ch. 1.CR - State whether the sentences in Review Exercises 33...Ch. 1.CR - Fill in the missing statements or reasons. Given:...Ch. 1.CR - Write two-column proofs for Review Exercises 39 to...Ch. 1.CR - Write two-column proofs for Review Exercises 39 to...Ch. 1.CR - Write two-column proofs for Review Exercises 39 to...Ch. 1.CR - Write two-column proofs for Review Exercises 39 to...Ch. 1.CR - Write two-column proofs for Review Exercises 39 to...Ch. 1.CR - For Review Exercise 44, see the figure that...Ch. 1.CR - Write two-column proofs for Review Exercises 39 to...Ch. 1.CR - Write two-column proofs for Review Exercises 39 to...Ch. 1.CR - Given: VP Construct: VW such that VW=4VPCh. 1.CR - Construct a 135 angle.Ch. 1.CR - Given: Triangle PQR Construct: The three angle...Ch. 1.CR - Given: AB,BC and B shown in Review Exercise 51....Ch. 1.CR - Given: mB=50 Construct: An angle whose measure is...Ch. 1.CR - If m1=90, find the measure of reflex angle 2.Ch. 1.CT - Which type of reasoning is illustrated...Ch. 1.CT - Given ABC as shown, provide a second correct...Ch. 1.CT - Using the Segment-Addition Postulate, state a...Ch. 1.CT - Complete each postulate: a If two lines intersect,...Ch. 1.CT - Given that x is the measure of an angle, name the...Ch. 1.CT - What word would describe two angles a whose sum of...Ch. 1.CT - Given that NP bisects MNQ, state a conclusion...Ch. 1.CT - Complete each theorem: a If two lines are...Ch. 1.CT - State the conclusion for the following deductive...Ch. 1.CT - In the figure A-B-C-D, and M is the midpoint of...Ch. 1.CT - In the figure, AB=x, BD=x+5, and AD=27. Find: a...Ch. 1.CT - In the figure, mEFG=68 and m3=33. Find m4.________Ch. 1.CT - In the figure, m3=x and m4=2x3. If mEFG=69, find:...Ch. 1.CT - Lines l and m intersect at point P. If m1=43,...Ch. 1.CT - If m1=2x3andm3=3x28, find: a x_______ b m1_______Ch. 1.CT - If m1=2x3andm2=6x1, find: a x_________ b...Ch. 1.CT - s3 and 4 not shown are complementary. Where m3=x...Ch. 1.CT - Construct the angle bisector of obtuse angle RST.Ch. 1.CT - Construct the perpendicular bisector of AB.Ch. 1.CT - In exercises 20 to 22, complete the missing...Ch. 1.CT - In exercises 20 to 22, complete the missing...Ch. 1.CT - In exercises 20 to 22, complete the missing...Ch. 1.CT - Obtuse angle ABC is bisected by BD and is...
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Cheap renewables mean no new coal or gas power for WA's South West
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The WA Government expects no new coal or gas-fired power generation in the South-West will ever be built but those looking for clues to the future of Collie’s existing coal-fired power stations will have to wait for a plan to be released later this year.
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All future power generation installed in the South-West of WA will be renewable energy as it is cheaper than using coal or gas, WA Minister for Energy Bill Johnston said today.
Johnston told the Renewables-led Recovery virtual conference today that solar, wind and batteries were also increasingly replacing diesel for off-grid power generation.
"You can see what can be achieved without any government subsidy because of the cost advantages of renewable energy," Johnston said of the efforts of mining companies.
The Minister said the State was seeking funds from the Commonwealth Government's COVID-19 stimulus efforts to accelerate WA's transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
"We are continuing to examine what options there are for supporting our grid in the South West and taking advantage of the unique renewable energy opportunities in the remote parts of the State," Johnston said.
"That's why we are working with the Commonwealth Government on projects that we believe would support that transition here in WA."
Johnston said WA was "very jealous" of the $6 billion the Commonwealth Government invested in 2018 to gain full ownership of the Snowy Mountains hydroelectric scheme by buying NSW and Victoria out.
The WA Government's request may be to support installations like South Australia's successful Hornsdale grid battery installed by Tesla in record time in 2017. In April the Government released a plan to manage the increasing amount of solar energy on the South West Interconnected System that called for more battery storage.
The plan, the Distributed Energy Resources Roadmap, is the first stage of the Government's energy transformation strategy for the SWIS that covers the area from Kalbarri in the north to Albany in the south and east to Kalgoorlie.
The next stage is a Whole of System Plan to be released later in 2020 will guide what investment can achieve the cheapest electricity. Johnston said he was hopeful that new transmission infrastructure would not be needed.
Coal question unanswered
A closely watched aspect of the System Plan will be what it says about the retirement of coal-fired power stations in Collie.
Collie's coal-fired power stations produced the equivalent of more than 7.9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in the 12 months to June 2019, according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
The State Government launched a process in September 2019 to develop a State climate policy to support WA achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Johnston has resisted the setting of targets for a gradual reduction in carbon emissions to net-zero over the next three decades. WA Environmental Protection Authority chair Tom Hatton told The West Australian in 2019 that the scientific consensus was that a gradual fall to zero by 2050 was needed to stop global temperatures going too high.
Last August the Government announced that two 40-year old units at the State-owned Synergy's Muja power station would close in 2022 and 2024 respectively. At the time Johnston said Muja's other two units would operate into the 2030s and Synergy's Collie power station into the 2040s.
Collie is also home the privately-owned Bluewaters power station.
If the State acts consistently with the science and requires carbon emission reductions before 2050, the operation of Synergy's coal-fired power stations may be scrutinised.
Minister for Environment Stephen Dawson said the Government had temporarily paused work on the State's climate policy while it managed the COVID-19 pandemic.
Main image: Muja Power station. Source: Synergy
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Japanese utility Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings (Tepco) is set to launch a storage business using used electric vehicle (EV) batteries from China, just weeks after establishing its wholly owned subsidiary Tepco Ventures to enter new business ventures.
The plan is to assemble up to 30 used EV battery packs into energy storage systems for use at renewable-energy plants, according to reports by news outlet Nikkei Asian review.
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Home/Business/Trek unveils pro deal with Schleck team
Leopard Trek unveiled - finally - at Luxembourg launch.
Trek unveils pro deal with Schleck team
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Trek Bicycle of the US has signed a co-title sponsorship deal with Luxembourg-based Leopard True Racing. This was the formerly unnamed Luxembourg Pro Cycling Project, built around the Schleck brothers, Fränk and Andy.
The team also includes classics king Fabian Cancellara. At the Luxembourg launch he raised some laughs by referring to the (crazy) 2010 rumours about riding with an electric motor in his seat-tube.
Leopard Trek will be using a form of electric assistance: its bikes will be equipped with Shimano Dura-Ace components with Di2 technology.
Hennie Stamsnijder, Shimano’s Sports Marketing Manager said: “We are very happy that this top team has chosen for our Di2 components. Our electronic shifting technology has already proven itself in the previous seasons as a super reliable and precise system no matter the circumstances. We are looking forward to a good co-operation with this team in the coming four years.”
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Leopard Trek will race team-issue Trek Madone and Speed Concept bicycles throughout 2011 and beyond.
Trek knows a thing or two about winning big cycle races: Lance Armstrong’s seven Tour de France victories were all done on Trek bikes.
“Ultimately we’re driven by the idea that we can make riders go faster,” said Trek’s Race Department Manager, Scott Daubert.
“We’ve developed a solid knowledge base that we have continued to build upon and expanded for more than a decade. It’s amazing when you see that work pay off and know that you helped be a catalyst for real, tangible results. It’s why I get up in the morning. It’s what we do best.”
Team leader Fränk Schleck said:
“Trek is more than just a bike sponsor. The company is our partner, our teammate, as important as any rider on the team. Their bikes will make us faster.”
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You are here: Home / Events / [5/31] Preview: Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution at the Moose Lodge
[5/31] Preview: Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution at the Moose Lodge
May 30, 2013 By Piper LeMoine
On Friday, May 31, the legendary Ruben Ramos comes to the Austin Moose Lodge, along with his big-time band, the Mexican Revolution. The Austin favorite never disappoints a crowd, belting out his classic Tejano hits, and even dropping in a few Mariachi and R&B selections as well.
With a career spanning over five decades, two Grammy awards, and countless albums and collaborations, the handsome, charismatic, silver-haired Ramos is known for his soulful voice and suave persona. Backing him up is the big sound of the world-class Mexican Revolution, known for its funky accordion and hot brass section. Back in the 1980s, Ramos scored a hit with “El Gato Negro,” which quickly became his nickname among fans and musicians alike. He is also known for frequent collaborations with other artists, especially for his work with fellow legends Roberto Pulido and Little Joe as Los Tres Amigos. With other hits like “Canal Seco,” “Voy Navegando,” and “Tierras Planas Del West,” his music is a mainstay on Tejano playlists everywhere.
Long story short: Ruben and the guys always put on a great show, and seeing them in Austin in a dancehall environment like the Moose only adds to the experience.
The Moose Lodge is located at 2103 E.M. Franklin Avenue, north of MLK and east of Airport Boulevard in East Austin. $15 cover, show starts at 9 p.m. All ages are welcome.
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Barn Find! Rare, Highly Optioned 1969 Chevy Camaro RS/SS Found After Four Decades
Locked away since 1983, this Camaro is going to be back on the road.
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Barn finds are something we all dream about discovering, but few of us actually do. Today the term "barn find" refers to any really cool classic car that's found stuffed away in some dusty corner, old field, or the like, so it doesn't actually have to be a barn (although that is a pretty cool bonus).
This time around, the find in question is a pretty iconic ride, namely a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro RS/SS big-block 396 (325 hp). This one was built at the Van Nuys, California, plant and originally sold by Bob Coyle Chevrolet in San Jose, California. The great news is this Camaro came with a ton of original documents, including the original Protect-o-Plate (a small metal or plastic plaque GM started including with cars in the '60s to help track warranty repairs, but which now can help verify the originality of classic vehicles). The original sales invoice was lost to time, however some of the surviving paperwork shows the second owners bought the Camaro as a used car from a Volkswagen dealership in 1972. It also reveals they got a whopping $100.04 for a 1960 Buick they traded in.
In 1972, the Camaro was just another slightly used car. Soon after the new owners bought the 396 big-block Camaro, they stripped off the vinyl top and repainted the car from its original Dover White to a charcoal gray. They also installed an aftermarket cruise-control unit and some very fashionable Cragar wheels that you can see in the surviving period photo in the gallery. We must say that it was a pretty nice-looking ride at this point.
What's even cooler is that the RS/SS 396 Camaro was the wife's daily driver, and it made annual ski trips to Mammoth Mountain with five people shoehorned inside. For whatever reason, the big-block Camaro was parked in 1983. When the car was recently located in the garage it called home, it still had both of its original black California plates, the original 14-inch rally wheels, and a few other goodies including an new old stock steering wheel that was purchased from the dealer more than 30 years ago.
The RS/SS 396 Camaro has been off the road for nearly 40 years, the last 13 of which it had been gathering dust alongside two late '30s Chevys. Over the years the Camaro's tires had rotted out and gone flat, so it was moved from its parking spot using dollies so the new owner could install tires capable of holding air.
That's right, the Camaro was sold. (Those other old Chevys are available, too.) The new owner, Tom, spent a lot of energy talking the owners into selling him their forgotten gem, but his persistence paid off, and now the Camaro is his and will once again be back on the highway. A restoration back to Dover White? A pro-touring rework? I'm sure we all have our own ideas on what we would do with such a find, but whatever happens, we're happy knowing it will be back cruising in the sunshine.
What's crazy is we keep seeing these barn finds and think, "Man, all the hidden cars must have been found by now!" Yet that doesn't seem to be the case—witness this '69 Camaro Z/28!—and as these cars are reintroduced to the automotive population, the classic-car hobby and automotive world is all the better for it.
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Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0
Porsche has introduce the upgraded version of 911 GT3 R Hybrid. Version 2.0 will hit the 24 hours of Nurburgring race.
Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 is powered by a 4.0 liter flat-six with two electric motors with combined output of 204PS (150 kW). The petrol engine delivers 470PS, which are delivered to the rear wheels and the electric system powers the front axle.
The new GT3 R Hybrid has an aerodynamic optimization, which reduces drag and fuel consumption. The whole car now weighs 1 300kg, which is 50 kg less than the previous one.
The steering wheel looks very strange, because of all the switches, but the driver can easily operate key functions without having to take their eyes off the road.
"The emphasis of our work was on improving efficiency. That means we want to keep the lap times consistent with 2010 but use less energy, hence less fuel. In this way, we support future developments of road-going, sporting hybrid vehicles.", commented Hartmut Kristen, head of Porsche motorsport.
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Bentley makes talkSPORT appearance
Goalkeeper features on EFL show
Brentford goalkeeper Daniel Bentley spent two hours live on the radio last night. The stopper was the main guest on talkSPORT show The 72, which was broadcast on talkSPORT 2 between 6pm and 8pm yesterday, Monday 6 November. The show rounds up all the action from the EFL every Monday and Thursday with guests from across the leagues.
Brentford goalkeeper Daniel joined host Dan Windle, regular contributer Mark Webster and The Sun's EFL specialist Tom Barclay. He spoke about Brentford's season so far, gave the lowdown on his team mates and ambitions for the season and talked about the life of a goalkeeper. There were also features on the FA Cup as well as a round-up for the Sky Bet Championship weekend results.
Fans that did not hear the show live have the opportunity to listen again. The 72 can be downloaded as a podcast and can also be found here.
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Collection Spotlight: Brett Weston Archive
Bridgeman Images are proud to represent the archive of Brett Weston (1911 - 1993).
Springs and Snow, 1977 (silver gelatin print), Brett Weston (1911-93) / Bridgeman Images
To quote his biography, Brett Weston seemed destined from birth to become one of the greatest American photographic artists. Born in Los Angeles in 1911, Brett was the second son of one of America's most famous photographers, Edward Weston. From the age of 13 when his father took Brett out of school and moved to Mexico, Brett was surrounded by artistic royalty - Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, Tina Modotti - where his love of photography started to flourish.
Dune, Oceano, 1934 (silver gelatin print), Brett Weston (1911-93) / Bridgeman Images
For the next seven decades, Brett would travel extensively and his style change significantly but throughout his career he would gravitate to similar themes of cityscapes, plants, desolate regions - invariably with a concentration on close-ups and abstracted details, reflecting a preference for high contrast that reduced many of his subjects to pure form.
Dead Fish, Bones, Sand, c. 1965 (silver gelatin print), Brett Weston (1911-93) / Bridgeman Images
Since 2017 Bridgeman Images has been honored to represent the Brett Weston Archive and we sat down with their curator, Julie Maguire.
How did you get involved with the Brett Weston Archive?
I began working for the owner of the Archive, Christian Keesee, in 2008. Before that I had worked as a corporate curator and with an art advisory firm.
Holland Canal, 1973 (silver gelatin print), Brett Weston (1911-93) / Bridgeman Images
Do you have a favourite work?
It is hard to pick a favourite work, but the ones that stick with me are the windows and doors (not his usual subject matter). There is one from 1937 of a broken window that would be close to the top of the list.
And what was Brett's favourite?
It’s funny, I don’t know his favourite, but his least favourite was well documented: Holland Canal!
Is there anything about Brett and his photography that is rarely known to a wider audience?
It may be sort of obvious, but photography was definitely an obsession for him. He printed everyday from 4-11am. It impacted his relationships.
Rock and Pebbles, c.1965 (silver gelatin print), Brett Weston (1911-93) / Bridgeman Images
From a licensing standpoint, which of his series has been reproduced most often over the years?
Probably the White Sands portfolio. Holland Canal is probably the most popular single image.
Turning to the Brett Weston Archive, could you give us some background to the formation of the Archive and its mission?
The Archive as it is now was purchased from Brett’s daughter, Erica Weston, in 1996 by Christian Keesee. The main goal for the Archive is to get Brett’s work out into the public eye by donating it to museums and educational institutions.
How do you decide which works and to which institutions?
We look for collections that could benefit from a group of Brett’s work. It could be an institution with a large photography collection, but it could also be a small photography collection that our donation would really impact. Once an institution is chosen, we really try to work with the curatorial staff to choose things that work for the institution and have the most chance of being exhibited. In some cases this means choosing works from across his career so that they have a mini-retrospective or it could mean focusing on a particular location or style.
Kelp, c. 1965 (silver gelatin print), Brett Weston (1911-93) / Bridgeman Images
What plans does the archive have for 2021 and beyond?
The Archive plans to continue with its donation program, but also hopes to travel a couple of exhibitions over the next couple of years.
We look forward to continuing the relationship between Bridgeman Images and the Brett Weston Archive in promoting and licensing such an important individual in the history of American photography.
Classic Nude and Dune, 1981 (silver gelatin print), Brett Weston (1911-93) / Bridgeman Images
Discover our entire Brett Weston collection.
Brett Weston seemed destined from birth to follow his father's footsteps and become one of America's greatest photographic artists.
Collection Spotlight: Museum Of Fine Arts, Boston
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the MFA Boston, we hear from them about their upcoming Monet show and take a look at collection highlights.
Collection Spotlight: Charles Dickens Museum
Dickens as you have never seen him before! We hear from the Charles Dickens Museum about newly colourised photographs and accompanying exhibition.
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BR student receives Hillingdon Library certificate
Book loving Bishop Ramsey Student, Luke Black, is presented with a Hillingdon Library Certificate.
In November, Hillingdon Library Services honoured students in their Young Volunteer Celebration. This was to thank young people who had worked as volunteers over the summer in Hillingdon Libraries and recognise their contribution to the Summer Reading Challenge ‘Record Breakers’.
The reception was held in the Middlesex Suite at the Civic Centre in Uxbridge with special guests The Worshipful the Mayor and Mayoress of Hillingdon, Councillor George Cooper and Councillor Judith Cooper who presented the young volunteers with certificates for their voluntary work. Bishop Ramsey Year 13 student Luke Black was one of those honoured.
Bestselling author and Prize winner Anthony McGowen gave an inspiring, and at times comical, talk on his studies in Philosophy at University and how he became an author. He then read an intriguing chapter of his book ‘The Knife That Killed Me’, it was clear that several members of the audience wished him to continue to see what happened next.
This was followed by a panel of three lady authors who each spoke about their personal ups and downs of starting to write and becoming an author. From writers block to being a bestselling author and everything in between including the comradeship of other authors. The floor were then invited to ask any questions they had about being an author.
The evening closed with the presentation of the certificates and Mr Mayor giving a short talk about the wonder of reading and books.
Refreshments were then served and the audience invited to meet the authors.
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The road to recovery: Berejiklian's toughest test yet
By Deborah Snow and Alexandra Smith
Updated May 23, 2020 — 12.10am first published at 12.01am
Gladys Berejiklian's path out of lockdown was always going to be more difficult than the path going in.
Perhaps that knowledge shaped her unusually tart response to a reporter who read out a long complaint from a disgruntled teacher at the daily 8am press briefing on Thursday.
"I'm here to lead," the Premier shot back. "I can't account for how every single individual feels about a decision we have taken. If we had agreement on everything, I don't know how democracy would work."
Berejiklian has been indefatigable throughout the pandemic. Flanked most often by Chief Medical Officer Dr Kerry Chant, she's held free-ranging press conferences first thing every weekday since March - 45 in total (Friday's was to be the last). If the bushfires were the penultimate test of her leadership, her backers believe this crisis has been the making of it.
Her environment minister and close factional ally Matt Kean argues that she's "proven herself to be the iron woman of Australian politics".
"She is totally in control" he says. "She is governing with an air of confidence, prepared to do what's right for NSW and the nation."
But others caution many potential pitfalls lie ahead. "It will be political death for her if she has to shut everything down again, and she would be very aware of that," claims one long-time Liberal insider.
If the bushfires were the penultimate test of Berejiklian's leadership, her backers believe the COVID-19 crisis has been the making of it. Credit:Rhett Wyman
"This is somebody who has essentially been through three wars – the worst drought in history, bushfires, and now a pandemic – and she is about to enter her fourth. If she brings us through this [exit phase] then she has complete authority."
There has been a subtle but significant shift in the Premier's rhetoric in recent days. The laser-like focus on saving lives is still there, but now she's giving equal weight to pulling the state out of an economic nose-dive.
"Our first and foremost priority at this stage of the pandemic is about saving lives but also saving jobs," she said this week. "We are all about protecting our citizens in terms of the virus … but also protecting our citizens in terms of the economic disaster that's looming."
On Friday those concerns triggered another step out of lockdown as Berejiklian and key ministers announced that pubs, clubs and restaurants could seat up to 50 patrons from June 1, provided they met social distancing constraints.
The move comes against the backdrop of April's record monthly drop in retail activity and a projected halving of new home building in the state by next financial year, along with stark figures on job losses.
"The next phase will definitely be the hardest," acknowledges Deputy Premier John Barilaro, who is picking up the reins again after his disastrous – and swiftly aborted – attempt to enter the Eden-Monaro federal by-election contest earlier this month.
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"We inherited good economic foundations through the work that [Mike] Baird and [Barry] O'Farrell did so we have become used to streams of revenue coming in and surpluses," he says.
"Now the economy is trashed and industry is on its knees but I'm confident that Gladys will be able to lead us through it with the help of her team - but it is going to be tough."
Australia's extraordinary success in suppressing the spread of COVID-19 is at once a relief and source of national pride. But there's also nervousness, especially in NSW and Victoria which had the largest burden of infection. Will there be a second wave? Will people take as much care as the government wants in stepping gingerly back into something like life as we used to know it?
Not so many weeks ago, Prime Minister Scott Morrison was warning that restrictions could last for up to six months. NSW was telling its schools not to expect a return to full-time face-to-face teaching until the beginning of term three.
Instead the relative dearth of new cases has allowed the recovery phase to pick up more swiftly than anyone anticipated.
That's created its own problems as has been evident on several fronts for Berejiklian this week: over public transport; school returns; managing workers trickling back into city office towers – how many, for instance, would be allowed into a lift at any one time? - and sniping over state borders.
Even police commissioner Mick Fuller seemed to be struggling with the pace of change as a parliamentary committee grilled him over whether NSW residents still needed a "reasonable" excuse to leave their homes. He said he'd have to "take that on notice".
Along with fast-tracked infrastructure, Berejiklian wants to unlock tourism dollars as a driver of economic revival. She and Barilaro also decreed this week that the state's citizens will be free to travel at leisure from June 1. "I said back in March that you were not welcome [in the regions] and we would see you around Christmas," Barilaro declared on Wednesday. "Well, Christmas has come early."
He insists it was Berejiklian's initiative. "She came to me and said, ‘Barra, do you think the sentiment has changed? Do you think the regions want visitors returning?' There is anxiety around that now, but by June that will change," he told the Herald.
Berejiklian is now chivvying other states to open up as well (Victoria, like NSW, has not closed its borders through the pandemic).
From left: Police Commissioner Mick Fuller, Deputy Premier John Barilaro, Treasurer Dominic Perrottet, Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Chief Medical Officer Dr Kerry Chant. Credit:Kate Geraghty
She effectively accused counterparts who are keeping their own drawbridges up of endangering the nation's recovery. That's drawn sharp rebukes from WA Premier Mark McGowan, and Queensland's Annastacia Palaszczuk, with one accusing her of "bullying" and the other of "lecturing".
Unfazed, she retorted "we are all adults and we should be able to have this conversation".
On the state's southern flank, her relationship with Victoria's Daniel Andrews goes from strength to strength. The pair struck up a strong working relationship during the bushfires, and their joint manoeuvring in late March - when they unilaterally called a halt to all non-essential businesses ahead of a national cabinet meeting that hadn't yet decided the issue - effectively forced the pace for the entire country.
"Gladys made a tough call to get on top of this early," Kean says. "I think she and Dan Andrews have been vindicated by the results."
Infectious diseases expert Professor Allen Cheng, a key adviser to the nation's chief medical officers, says health experts now face the "very pleasant" problem of trying to determine the virus' effective reproduction rate in Australia.
"We can't work it out because the numbers are [currently] too low to make any estimates," Cheng told the Herald.
"[But] what's heartening is that we know control is possible now. This time in February we were just trying to flatten the curve to save as many lives as we could. But now we actually know that it is possible to effectively stop transmission … we don't want to have to reimpose restrictions again but we know that is is possible to do that if we need to."
The aim of any such intervention, he says, would be to keep it tightly targeted.
For Berejiklian there is real concern about large numbers of people coming into close contact on public transport as city workplaces start to come back to life. The plan she and Transport Minister Andrew Constance unveiled at the start of the week to drastically limit the number of commuters on trains and buses almost immediately came under pressure, when it was revealed bus drivers were being told they wouldn't be expected to police such limits.
David Babineau of the Rail Tram and Bus Union told the Herald "from our perspective things got very confusing very quickly". He says members are concerned they have not been given facemasks to wear. The union is turning to volunteers to make cloth masks for those drivers who want them.
The issue has presented a rare opportunity for state Labor, which (like oppositions around the country) has struggled to gain traction through the pandemic. "Sydney is weeks behind Paris and London in preparing for this mass movement of people," opposition transport spokesman Chris Minns charged this week.
Inside government, there is anger at Constance, who is seen to have been distracted at a critical time by his own brief and ill-fated tilt at preselection for the federal seat of Eden-Monaro. (He and Barilaro have both been diminished by that short-lived saga, with mutual suspicion now tainting their relationship).
A senior government minister describes the transport plan, designed to deal with students returning to school full-time and the influx of workers to the CBD, as a "mess".
"The messaging is all over the place, with Gladys saying one thing, the unions another, the bus drivers another," the senior figure says. "I don't think we have an answer to public transport."
Several sources maintain that the transport plan had been a major headache for Berejiklian and she had sent it back to Constance's office several times for it to be improved. "Andrew [Constance] has been completely off the ball and hasn't been focused on transport for a long time, not since the bushfires," the minister says.
Others feel Berejiklian should have managed the Barilaro-Constance rivalry more skilfully before it broke out into near open warfare over their federal ambitions.
"She needed to manage the ministers so they were not trampling all over federal territory," said one senior Liberal this week. "She is now sitting there with two senior ministers who have flagged that they don't want to serve the NSW government any more, they would prefer to be somewhere else. Her team is not really firing on all cylinders."
But a senior colleague insists she was right "not to buy into that side-show".
Schools have been another challenge for Berejiklian as lockdown eases. In mid-April many teachers were still expecting to be teaching the vast bulk of their students online until the end of term two. Then they were given a new plan, involving staged returns for children, with classes initially coming in for one, then several days a week as each step was assessed.
Now the directive is for all state schools to be back, full-time, from Monday. The fact that many learnt about this from the media before hearing it from the department has stirred more discontent in an already fractious teaching workforce.
"The problem has been the rapidity of the change and the volume of information that people are having to deal with," the head of the NSW Secondary Principals' Council Craig Petersen says.
"We would have preferred an extra week or fortnight to get our heads around it before we brought all the kids back."
Berejiklian and Morrison have an opportunity to repair recent strains in their relationship as she steers the state back to business. Her renewed focus on job creation and economic stimulus puts them on the same page. She's cautiously welcomed a plan to get international students back by way of quarantine arrangements worked out with universities, and she'll need federal support to make it happen.
Where she and Morrison may also have commonality of interest is on seizing this time to reshape tax and revenue-sharing arrangements between the states and Canberra. The pandemic had created an opportunity for major reform, she declared this week, singling out tax as "top of mind for decision-makers".
In this she'll have strong backing from state treasurer Dominic Perrottet who has been busy forging his own close links with Victorian counterpart Tim Pallas. He says state treasurers have been meeting by way of a weekly phone hook-up, through the Board of Treasurers (which Perrottet set up three years ago) and that they are comparing notes on financial responses as well as easing of restrictions. "It is the most unified group I have ever been involved in. There is no party politics from any state treasurer," he told the Herald.
There will be more announcements in coming days. Beauticians and gyms could be back in business soon. Berejiklian, meantime, seems to have shaken off any lingering insecurities she may once have harboured about her own leadership.
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Joint trade union statement on the Second Revised Draft
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"LEGALLY BINDING INSTRUMENT TO REGULATE, IN INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW, THE ACTIVITIES OF TRANSNATIONAL CORPORATIONS AND OTHER BUSINESS ENTERPRISES"
The trade unions welcome the publication of the second revised draft of the Legally Binding Instrument by the Chairmanship of the Open-ended Inter-governmental Working Group (OEIGWG). With the COVID-19 pandemic once again exposing the fragility of global supply chains and business models built on non-standard forms of employment and informality, the Legally Binding Instrument represents a unique opportunity to end the impunity for corporate human rights abuses...
We welcome, among other things, the strengthening of the gender dimension throughout the text, including the requirement for business enterprises to integrate a gender perspective, in consultation with potentially impacted women and women's organizations, during the entire human rights due diligence process...
Another signifcant improvement in the second revised draft is a provision that explicitly requires States to ensure that any existing or new trade and investment agreements are compatible with the human rights obligations under the Legally Binding Instrument. However, we believe that a supplementary article that obligates States to integrate a binding and enforceable human rights and labour clause in trade and investment agreements will further boost the case for sustainable trade and development...
While we welcome the expanded scope of human rights protected under the Legally Binding Instrument, it is essential that respect for fundamental principles and rights at work is divorced from the requirement to ratify Core ILO Conventions...
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ESCR-Net Collective Submission on the Second Revised Draft
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ESCR-Net Advocacy Paper on the Second Revised Draft Treaty
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The 2nd Revised Draft of a Treaty on Business and Human Rights–Moving (Slowly) in the Right Direction
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ESCR-Net Statement on the Second Revised Draft of the Binding Treaty
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Global Campaign Statement on the Second Revised Draft of the Binding Treaty
Statement from the Global Campaign to Reclaim People's Sovereignty, Dismantle Corporate Power and Stop Impunity on the Second Revised Draft of the proposed binding treaty on business and human rights.
Commentary: New Binding Treaty draft provides companies a glimpse into the future of legal liability for human rights abuses
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Statement from FIDH and Franciscans International on the Second Revised Draft of the Binding Treaty
Second Revised Draft of the Binding Treaty
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Go-Ahead Group 'disappointed' as South Eastern rail franchise competition is scrapped
Southeastern has operated services on the route from London to Kent and East Sussex since April 2006.
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Rail operator Go-Ahead Group has expressed its disappointment after the competition for the next South Eastern rail franchise was scrapped.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that the competition has been cancelled amid concerns it would not deliver enough passenger benefits, and to ensure that the recommendations of the government-commissioned Williams Review are taken into account, following its publication this autumn.
Newcastle based Go-Ahead Group has operated the route as Southeastern since April 2006, initially under an eight-year franchise, but it has continued to run services through a number of extensions.
Its contract to run trains on the route, which covers south London to Kent and East Sussex, was due to expire in November, but this has been extended until April 1 2020.
The competition cancellation follows the DfT facing legal action over its decision to disqualify Stagecoach from bidding for franchises, including the South Eastern contract, due to a row over pensions.
A Southeastern train passes through heat haze in Ashford, Kent (Image: PA)
A DfT spokesman said: “We have taken the decision to cancel the South Eastern franchise competition.
“This follows significant concerns that continuing the competition process would lead to additional costs incurred to the taxpayer, with no certainty that this would deliver envisaged benefits for passengers in a timely fashion.
“The Department will use this period to develop a solution that delivers the capacity and performance benefits that passengers are expecting, and ensure that the recommendations of the Williams Review can be implemented.”
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The remaining shortlisted bidders were Govia - a joint venture between Go-Ahead and Keolis, which owns the Southeastern brand - and a partnership featuring Abellio, East Japan Railway and Mitsui and Co.
Go-Ahead chief executive David Brown said: “A lot of hard work was put into a strong bid that would have built upon the achievements of Southeastern in recent years in improving performance and customer satisfaction, delivering more capacity and investment.
“Whilst we’re disappointed that our original bid is not being taken forward, we will engage with the DfT on next steps.”
Southeastern managing director David Statham said: “We’re proud to have delivered more than £80m of improvements for passengers since we began a new Direct Award contract in 2014.
“Punctuality has improved by nearly 10% in two years, we’ve introduced free wi-fi on our trains, and boosted capacity on board with 5,000 extra seats.
“Over this next extension period, our focus remains squarely on our passengers, delivering more improvements and continuing to improve the punctuality and reliability of our services.”
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Mick Cash, general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, said: “The cancellation of the competition for the Southeastern franchise shows yet again that the whole privatised rail system is broken and coming apart at the seams.
“The chaos of short-term extensions to get the Government off the hook is a measure of just how rotten their rail policies are.
“You cannot run a serious and reliable rail service on the hoof and yet that is what the Government are doing and passengers paying a small fortune to travel on the Southeastern services will be rightly outraged.
“The only viable alternative to this nonsense is public ownership and that is exactly the model that the Williams Review has explicitly ruled out.”
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Alembic Pharma raises Rs 150 crore via NCDs
New Delhi, Mar 19 (PTI) Drug firm Alembic Pharmaceuticals Tuesday said it has raised Rs 150 crore through the allotment of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on private placement basis. These NCDs carry a coupon rate of 8.37 per cent per annum and are proposed to be listed on NSE. "The NCD Committee of Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd at its meeting held today has allotted 1,500, 8.37 per cent unsecured listed rated redeemable NCDs of Rs 10,00,000...aggregating to Rs 150 crore under tranche III," the company said in a regulatory filing. Date of maturity of these NCDs is March 18, 2022. Shares of Alembic Pharma were trading 0.53 per cent higher at Rs 542 apiece on BSE. PTI SVK DRR
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The President Tweeted A Video Of Hockey Fans Standing For The Anthem — From Last Year
Trump inserted old footage of an NHL military appreciation event into the current debate about whether athletes should protest police violence and racism during the national anthem.
By Claudia Koerner
Claudia Koerner BuzzFeed News Reporter
Posted on October 1, 2017, at 12:30 a.m. ET
President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted a video of hockey fans standing for the national anthem, making his latest call for athletes to respect the flag during sporting events.
Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump
19,000 RESPECTING our National Anthem! #StandForOurAnthem🇺🇸
02:08 AM - 01 Oct 2017
"19,000 RESPECTING our National Anthem!" Trump tweeted late Saturday, using the hashtag #StandForOurAnthem.
The video shows hockey players and crowds standing with members of the military for the anthem. The text #StandForOurAnthem is displayed in the footage.
Via NBC Sports
The hashtag, of course, refers to Trump's recent opposition to professional athletes protesting during the national anthem. Trouble is, the NHL video is from last year.
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The Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues game was broadcast by NHL on NBC on Nov. 9 2016. A clip from the game was viewed more than 4.5 million times on Facebook.
The emotional video shows 19,000 fans joining in singing the anthem during a military appreciation event ahead of Veteran's Day in 2016.
NHL on NBC Sports via Facebook
In the video, which was filmed immediately after 2016's contentious presidential election, the arena announcer encouraged crowds to think of those who had served and come together regardless of their own political affiliation.
The show of unity to support veterans is moving. But, according to athletes who have recently taken a knee during the anthem, support for veterans not the point of recent protests.
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the anthem last year, in what he said was a demonstration to protest police violence against people of color.
More recently, Miami Dolphins safety Michael Thomas has said he was kneeling for racial equality. In an interview with the Sun Sentinel last weekend, he became emotional as he talked about how his actions were bigger than himself.
"I’ve got a daughter, and she’s going to have to live in this world, you know what I'm saying?" Thomas said as he started to choke up. "And I gotta do whatever I got to do to make sure she can look at her dad and be like 'Hey, you did something to try and make a change.'"
Trump, however, has repeatedly said that the only issue at play is respect for the flag.
Very important that NFL players STAND tomorrow, and always, for the playing of our National Anthem. Respect our Flag and our Country!
10:26 PM - 30 Sep 2017
The president has also said that Americans overwhelmingly agree with him.
That's up for debate, but even as reasonable people disagree about the First Amendment, the prevalence of racism, and the responsibilities of professional athletes, it's clear the 19,000 hockey fans in the video were focusing on veterans — not Trump's 2017 fight with the NFL.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Here's How Every NFL Team Handled The National Anthem After Trump's Criticism
Claudia Koerner is an editor and reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in Los Angeles.
Contact Claudia Koerner at claudia.koerner@buzzfeed.com.
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Schools, shops, play areas and woodland planned for Cambourne West
By Paul Brackley
paul.brackley@iliffemedia.co.uk
Published: 16:45, 24 February 2019
| Updated: 16:46, 24 February 2019
New shops, schools, woodland, play areas and a business park are planned for the Cambourne West development, where construction work is expected to begin next year.
Swansley Park: Closely associated with Lower Cambourne and surrounded by a network of landscape spaces and wetlands, this neighbourhood within Cambourne West would include the main (southern) entrance.
Outline planning permission for up to 2,350 homes was granted by South Cambridgeshire District Council in January 2017 and plans for the first phase are now progressing.
Taylor Wimpey and Bovis Homes –working together as the Cambourne West Consortium – is preparing its detailed application after assessing feedback from a consultation period and public exhibition in Cambourne last month.
A spokesperson for the Cambourne West Consortium told the Cambridge Independent: “Our consultation event on Tuesday, January 15 was well attended, with more than 130 people coming along to view and comment on our proposals for the first phase of the Cambourne West development for 969 homes.
Sheepfold: The arrival point for the Cambourne West development from the east, this neighbourhood would have a contemporary feel, and will be host to a secondary school, business park, community centre and playing fields.
“We had some very useful discussions with local residents, councillors and other key stakeholders and we will now look carefully at the comments we have received to make sure people’s views are taken into account as we finalise our reserved matters planning application.”
The development site sits on land around Cambourne Village College, and would be developed in three phases, from east to west. Three new neighbourhoods are envisaged, called Sheepfold, Swansley Park and Woodfield.
The first phase would develop 969 homes, including all 429 in Sheepfold and 540 of those in Swansley Park, along with a new primary school. New roads, two play areas, a local centre with shops and a small business/employment area would also be created, and new woodland and meadows are promised.
A central green spine and corridor is promised, with cycle and pedestrian links to Cambourne, landscape spaces and wetlands.
Woodfields: The largest neighbourhood with Cambourne West, containing nearly half of the new homes, with an informal and rural character. Images: Cambourne West Consortium
Future phases will add the remaining homes in Swansley Park and Woodfield, while adding a further primary school and secondary school site alongside Cambourne Village College.
“The Cambourne West Consortium is in contact with Cambridgeshire County Council regarding proposals for extending Cambourne Village College,” the spokesperson said. “The Cambourne West Consortium will provide a serviced site for the school which will be subject to a future reserved matters planning application through South Cambridgeshire District Council.”
The majority of homes will feature two to five bedrooms, and will include flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached properties, while 30 per cent affordable housing will be provided, featuring one to four bedrooms.
The Cambourne West illustrative masterplan. Image: Cambourne West Consortium (7394087)
Six more play areas will be created in phases two and three, with half of them aimed at older children, and a BMX track is envisaged.
More retail outlets, another employment area, allotments, a green, an orchard and further woodland would also be created in the later phases.
Images showing a Waitrose and Costa Coffee were “indicative”, said the spokesperson, rather than a confirmation of any deal.
A section 106 agreement means the developers will need to pay for sports facilities in Cambourne as later phases progress. This, it is hoped, will finally bring Cambourne its long-awaited swimming pool, along with an athletics track.
Cambourne West - impressions of the new development. (7394071)
The consortium says it intends to “create a thriving, vibrant and sustainable community, where people will enjoy living”.
The main vehicle access to the development will be from Sheepfold Lane, and a modified roundabout will replace the existing northern junction of the A1198 Caxton bypass.
To encourage public transport use, a new bus-only link will connect Sterling Way in Upper Cambourne with Broadway, significantly reducing the distance travelled by local bus services, which currently enter and leave via Cambourne Road. Services such as the Stagecoach Citi 4 route will extend from School Lane to the new roundabout on the A1198 and into Cambourne West.
Meanwhile, an off-road cycle route along St Neots Road, between Cambourne Road and Broadway, and a new shared-use footway and cycle track along Back Lane will be created.
The reserved matters planning application is expected to be submitted in April, with a decision due in the summer. If approved, work could start on site in early to mid-2020.
The three phases of Cambourne West development
The location of the West Cambourne development. Map: Cambourne West Consortium (7394056)
All homes in the Sheepfold neighbourhood, totalling 429 properties, along with a local centre and a small business/employment area.
540 homes in the Swansley Park neighbourhood, along with a new primary school.
Entrances to Cambourne West at Sheepfold Lane and Ermine Street.
A central green spine and corridor, and cycle/ pedestrian links to Cambourne.
9.53 hectares of new woodland and meadows, along with Swansley Green and Lake.
Two new play areas for young children.
The remaining 378 homes that will make up the Swansley Park neighbourhood.
397 homes in the Woodfield neighbourhood, along with a new primary school.
A new secondary school in the Sheepfold neighbourhood, along with a green and sports hub.
New footpaths and cyclepaths.
Two new play areas for young children and three new play areas for older children, plus a BMX track.
Allotments and 1.47 hectares of new woodland.
Retail outlets.
The remaining 606 homes that will make up the Woodfield neighbourhood, along with an employment area.
16.88 hectares of new woodland, along with a West Green and orchard.
One new play area for younger children.
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Italian Bishop Condemns Antisemitic Painting
By: Dexter Van Zile April 3, 2020
An influential Bishop in Italy has weighed in on the controversy surrounding a painting produced by an Italian artist, Giovanni Gasparro. The painting, which Gasparro produced in late 2019 and early 2020 is titled “The Martyrdom of St. Simon of Trento for Jewish Ritual Murder.”
Bishop Ambrogio Spreafico (Wikipedia).
Bishop Ambrogio Spreafico, who serves as president of the Episcopal Commission of the Italian Episcopal Conference for ecumenism and dialogue, denounced the painting as “a sad demonstration of how much the human mind chases old stereotypes.” (The Bishop’s denunciation of Gasparro’s antisemitic painting was published in Chiesa, an influential Catholic newspaper in Italy.)
The painting depicts a blood libel based on debunked accusations leveled at the Jewish community living in Trent in 1475. Fifteen Jews were the victims of judicially sanctioned murder as a result of this libel. Most of the victims confessed under torture.
Sadly, Gasparro, who posted images of his painting on his Facebook page on March 25, 2020, is a well-known painter in Italy and has done a substantial work for Catholic places of worship in that country, which makes Bishop Spreafico’s robust condemnation particularly compelling.
The Bishop’s condemnation demonstrates that Gasparro didn’t just offend Jewish sensibilities in a naked attempt to attract attention, but crossed a line regarding Church teachings by promoting a blood libel that had been repudiated by the Church after the passage of Nostra Aetate by the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) in 1965. Nostra Aetate rejected the notion that the Jewish people are collectively responsible for the death of Jesus and condemned antisemitism in all its forms.
“Sometimes there are faithful who prefer to fabricate truths detached from Tradition, effectively slipping into heresy, while Vatican II documents are mistakenly perceived as optional, which one is free to know and to observe or not to observe,” the Bishop wrote.
Gasparro’s painting generated a hue and cry on the part of Jews and Christians, (including many Catholics), throughout the world who have come to regard the Christian faith in a new light in the years after the Vatican issued Nostra Aetate in 1965.
There are a number of other church statements issued with varying degrees of authority that follow upon Nostra Aetate. These statements include two documents issued by the Commission for Religious Relations With the Jews. In 1974, this commission issued a documented titled “Guidelines and Suggestions for Implementing theh Conciliar Declaration ‘Nostra Aetate’ and in 1982, it issued “Notes on the Correct Way to Present Jews and Judaism in Preaching and Catechesis in the Roman Catholic Church.”
Gasparro’s painting contravenes the letter and spirit of these documents. It injects a visual grammar of contempt into public and theological discourse that is unworthy of the Christian faith and of the Catholic Church. It is right and just that it was condemned by Bishop Spreafico
What makes Gasparro’s painting so troubling is that it puts Jewish leaders in a troubling bind. When they complain about Gasparro’s hateful imagery, it incites antisemites and rewards Gasparro with the publicity and attention that he seeks by producing such hateful artwork. After Facebook forced Gasparro to remove some of the more offensive photos of his painting from his account, he complained of being “censored.” But if Jewish leaders said nothing, they gave the message that they were acquiescing to blood libels as part of a new normal.
By condemning Gasparro’s lurid and pornographic painting in such an explicit manner, Bishop Spreafico removed the controversy out of the realm of Christian-Jewish relations and placed it where it belongs –into the realm of Christian doctrine. Gasparro is not speaking on behalf of the Catholic church, but merely revealing his personal bigotry toward Jews in a manner that violates the tenets of the Church.
The pictures cannot be regarded as an expression of the Christian faith, Bishop Spreafico declared, adding that they have nothing to do with Christianity and that “Catholics should conform to the Magisterium [teachings] of the Church and definitively suppress these anti-Semitic regurgitations.”
The Bishop’s denunciations came after CAMERA and a number of other information sources, including The Algemeiner, the Simon Wiesenthal Center alerted stakeholders to Gasparro’s outrageous painting.
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Author(s): Ioan Mărginean
Published by: Editura Academiei Române
Keywords: social policies; social transfers; available income; social inequalities; poverty risk
Summary/Abstract: The analysis of the relation between the social policies and the development of the society relies on evidences. Various macroeconomic indicators are considered, such as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Gross National Income (GNI), both at the current prices (CP) and at the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). The analysis also considers the social expenditure and the impact of the social transfers on the population income, income inequality and poverty risk. This analysis addresses the EU member states where acceptable conditions exist in order to compare these indicators (because the differences between countries don’t lead to disparities), but the situation from the EU is also seen within the global context. The data have been selected from reports released by the World Bank, the United Nations Program for Development (UNDP) and the EU Statistical Institute (Eurostat). The results of the analysis show the existence of significant, even large, differences between the EU member states both regarding the macroeconomic indicators, and regarding the income, social expenditure and impact indicators. On the other hand, the analysis shows the role of the social policies in the development of the society through the benefits supplied by fields such as pensions, health care, education, family and children, dwelling. Thus, the developed EU countries usually allocate more for the social benefits, and those who do this also manage to alleviate the social inequities, compared to the countries which make less use of this public policies instrument. The mere allocation of important funds for social protection is obviously not enough, because the system must also be managed properly. Actually, some countries with modest material resources managed to produce favourable results in these fields, while both in the more or less developed countries in which the social transfers account for small proportions of the GDP, the income inequalities display a trend to be larger than in the first two categories of countries.
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Issue Year: XXV/2014
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Home / Canola Encyclopedia / Plant establishment / Seed treatments
Certified canola seed typically comes pre-treated with a combination of active ingredients to protect canola seed and seedlings from seedling disease, flea beetles and cutworms. These seed treatments can reduce the need for foliar applications of insecticide and provide significant increase in yield potential.
Important tips for best management
Flea beetles and seedling diseases are major threats to canola crop establishment. Seed treatment is a targeted way to protect canola seed and seedlings, providing a significant increase in yield potential.
Manage seeding to allow rapid germination and emergence, and avoid deep seeding to limit hypocotyl exposure to seedling disease fungi.
Scouting is still required for treated seed and an insecticide spray may be necessary to control flea beetles if feeding damage exceeds thresholds.
Protection from seed treatments will decline over time as active ingredients break down. In some cases this may happen before the crop has outgrown its most susceptible phase.
There are many commercially available seed treatments for canola, which are listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Seed treatments registered for canola
Product (trade name)
Insecticide Chemical Group
Chemical Group Numbers
Insecticide Active Ingredients
Fungicide Active Ingredients
LD50 Mammalian Toxicity1 (mg/kg)
Helix Vibrance (contains Helix Xtra and Vibrance 500FS) Syngenta Neonicotinoids 4 (insecticide) 3, 4, 7, 12 (fungicide) Thiamethoxam Difenoconazole, Metalaxyl-M and S-isomer, Sedaxane, Fludioxonil Commercial Seed treatment 2000-5000
Visivio (contains Helix Vibrance and Rascendo - sulfloxaflor) Syngenta Neonicotinoids, Sulfoxamines 4, 4C (insecticide) 3, 4, 7, 12 (fungicide) Thiamethoxam, Sulfoxaflor Difenoconazole, Metalaxyl-M and S-isomer, Sedaxane, Fludioxonil Commercial Seed treatment 3129
Sombrero ADAMA Canada Neonicotinoids 4 Imidacloprid Commercial Seed treatment > 300 - <2000
Lumiderm Corteva Agriscience Diamides 28 Cyantraniliprole Commercial Seed treatment >5000
Fortenza Syngenta Diamides 28 Cyantraniliprole Commercial Seed treatment >5000
Poncho 600 FS/ NipsIt INSIDE 600 BASF (Poncho), Nufarm (Nipslt) Neonicotinoids 4 Clothianidin Commercial Seed treatment >5000
Prosper Evergol Bayer CropScience Neonicotinoids 4 (insecticide) 4, 7, 11 (fungicide) Clothianidin Penflufen, Trioxystrobin, Metalaxyl Commercial Seed treatment >5000
1 LD50 values represent the relative toxicity of a pesticide. They represent the dose (in mg/kg body weight) that will kill 50% of the test animals. Thus the lower the number the greater the toxicity. Values given are for oral female rat LD50.
Note: Always read and follow current pesticide label directions.
Source: Crop Protection 2020 (Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Edition), MSDS/Label Public data
Canola seed and seedlings are vulnerable to a broad range of pathogens. Fungicide seed treatments protect canola from the most common seedling disease-causing fungi, including Rhizoctonia solani and various species from the fusarium and pythium families. Without treatment, canola seedlings are at much higher risk of seed rots, seedling blight and damping off.
Fungicide seed treatments also protect canola from seed-borne forms of blackleg and alternaria. Not only does it protect seed, but it also prevents the seed from introducing the pathogens to a field — or at a minimum, from increasing the inoculum levels for these diseases. New fungicide seed treatments have the capability to protect plants from both seed borne and early aerial blackleg infections. Pydiflumetofen and Fluopyram are the actives that belong to the chemical class of the Succinate Dehydrogenase Inhibitors (SDHI) which have been found to provide early season blackleg control 1.
The seed treatments in widespread use for canola in Canada include an insecticide component to protect canola from flea beetles in the first 14 to 35 days, depending on the insecticide active ingredient and rate. Seed treatment is an effective way to provide this protection because flea beetles are widespread across the Prairies and canola seedlings are vulnerable to feeding damage. High flea beetle populations can wipe out a crop quickly, sometimes even before a grower can respond with a foliar treatment. Seed treatments mitigate the risks associated with relying solely on foliar control, namely timing, coverage, and weather conditions such as rain or wind.
Agriculture and Agri-Food CanadaAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada is a department of the Government of Canada. research found that seed treatments reduced flea beetle damage between nine and 90 per cent, depending on the product and the rate, when compared to untreated checks. By reducing damage, seed treatments improved seedling establishment from 61-64 per cent to 81-83 per cent, and yield by six to 27 per cent 2.
Figure 1. The impact of seed treated and untreated canola on seed yield
Additional research data has shown that research plots planted with insecticide seed treatment had six to 43 per cent more plants (24 per cent more plants on average) and resulted in up to a 46 per cent yield increase (16 per cent average yield increase) over non-treated plots. On a per field basis, seed treatments use less insecticide than a foliar spray because only the seed is coated, not a lot of other surrounding area. And seed treatments will limit damage to non-target and pollinator species 3.
The major disadvantage of seed treatments is that they are used prophylactically in anticipation of a pest problem. If the pest does not materialize, then use of the seed treatment was not warranted. However, since no viable pest predictive model exists for flea beetle, despite decades of research investment, the use of broad acre applications of insecticide seed treatment is a key part of the integrated pest management strategy for this insect. Only in specific instances can the use of prophylactic applications of insecticide be justified. These include: when rescue treatments cannot keep pests under the economic injury level, when target pests have a high probability of causing economic damage and when pests are widespread in their distribution and there is no practical or quantifiable way of determining where and when they will appear. In addition, it may be justified if alternative control treatments are less efficacious and introduce a greater economic burden which includes crop loss, increased costs, and negative impacts on non-target organisms 4.
Since canola plant establishment is so important and because canola seed is so valuable, fungicide and insecticide seed treatments are an economical way to provide the protection young canola seedlings need to survive 5.
Seed treatments with fungicide and the registered low rate of insecticide show a consistent benefit for canola plant establishment and yield when compared to fungicide-only seed treatments and to untreated seed 6. This project also illustrated that a mix of treated and untreated seed could provide the same economic benefit, while reducing the pesticide load per acre. A mix of 2/3 treated and 1/3 non-treated provided the same economic return as 100 per cent insecticide treated seed.
Seed treatments that provide the longest flea beetle protection usually provide the best seedling establishment, highest plant weight and highest seed yield. Differences among seed treatments were greater when flea beetle infestations were high than when infestations were low 5.
In order to maximize seed treatment effectiveness, seed canola into warm soils (five degrees Celsius or higher) and to proper depth (approximately two centimetres) to ensure rapid emergence. Delayed emergence due to deep seeding or cool soil temperature prolongs the time required for the crop to grow beyond the vulnerable early seedling stage. If a crop germinates but stays below ground for 14 days or more before emerging, the likelihood that seed treatment protection will run out before the crop advances beyond the four-leaf stage is greatly increased. Deep seeding also exposes the hypocotyls to more soil, increasing potential exposure to seedling disease fungi.
Untreated seed is less available than treated seed. Nearly all new varieties, especially hybrids with herbicide tolerance systems, are only available as pre-treated certified seed. In fact, the most common insecticidal treatments (e.g. Helix, Prosper, Lumiderm, and Visivio) are for commercial treaters only. A few varieties can be legally saved for a grower’s own use, but the grower would have to first check that they aren’t violating any legal obligations. Also, in addition to the insect and disease risks from planting untreated seed, research has demonstrated yield and economic advantages and agronomic disadvantages of growing farm-saved seed from hybrids rather than purchased hybrids 7. Therefore, planting certified treated seed is highly recommended.
Starter fertilizer treatments
Some seed treatments provide a mix of starter liquid fertilizer, often including phosphorus and micronutrients such as zinc or boron. Before making a significant investment in these products, test them for efficacy on limited acres on your own farm over a couple of years. Questions about conducting on-farm trials can be directed to the CCC Agronomy Specialist nearest you.
Many fertilizer products are registered, but the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) rules for fertilizer products, including inoculants and enhancers, are not as strict as they are for pesticidesPesticides (herbicides, insecticides or fungicides) used to protect against or reduce the amount of damage caused by weeds, pest insects or plant diseases.. Controlled release coatings, urease inhibitors and inoculant extenders, for example, do not fall under the regulatory authority of the Fertilizers Act. But when mixed with a fertilizer, the end product is regulated. The CFIA’s Crop Inputs Division encourages manufacturers of these products to seek a Letter of No Objection (LONO) from the CFIA to ensure that their use in fertilizers and supplements results in final products that meet safety and labelling standards. However, growers should note that any enhancers, extenders or seed-applied fertilizer products put into a custom fertilizer blend do not need to be registered, so they may have come into the marketplace without going through CFIA regulatory channels, and no longer need to provide proof of efficacy to be registered. For more information, see CFIA’s registered product list.
Most drill tanks sold in western Canada are made to handle small seeds such as canola and deliver relatively uniform seed counts to each row. For a drill that cannot accurately meter small seeds and low flow rates, bulking agents such as elemental sulphur, seed-sized starter fertilizer prillsSmall, round pellets of dry fertilizer., or cracked oat groats, may help.
The Canola Council of Canada trials in 2001 and 2002 (evaluating pelletized elemental sulphur at 22.5 kilograms per hectare, or 20 pounds per acre, as a seed-bulking agent) found no consistent stand establishment or yield benefit when using the bulking agent, indicating this practice is beneficial for ease of calibration more than providing direct economic gain.
Elemental sulphur will improve sulphur availability in following years, though. Bulking agents can also help when checking seed placement and drill performance. For example, the yellow sulphur prill should be found on the same plane as canola seeds.
Peng, G., Liu, X., McLaren, D.L., McGregor, L. & Yu, F. 2020. Seed treatment with the fungicide fluopyram limits cotyledon infection by Leptosphaeria maculans and reduces blackleg of canola. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, DOI: 10.1080/07060661.2020.1725132
Elliot, B., Mann, L., & Olfert, O. 2007. Effect of neonicotinoid seed treatments on flea beetle damage and performance of Argentine canola (Brassica napusAlso referred to as Argentine canola, it is the species of canola currently commonly grown in Canada.) in 2003-2006. CARP 2004-14.2. Retrieved from: https://www.saskcanola.com/quadrant/System/research/reports/Elliott.CARP2004-14.2argentine.FN.pdf
Sekulic G., & Rempel, C.B. 2016. Evaluating the Role of Seed Treatments in Canola/Oilseed Rape Production: Integrated Pest Management, Pollinator Health, and Biodiversity. Plants (Basel), 5(3), 32. https://doi:10.3390/plants5030032
Douglas, M. & Tooker, J. 2015. Large-Scale Deployment of Seed Treatments Has Driven Rapid Increase in Use of Neonicotinoid Insecticides and Preemptive Pest Management in U.S. Field Crops. Environmental science & technology. 49. 10.1021/es506141g
Elliot, R.H. 2005. Effect of seed treatments on flea beetle damage and the performance of open-pollinated and hybrid Argentine canola. CARP Project # 2003-02-01-19.
Soroka, J., Grenkow, L., & Irvine, R. 2009. Impact of Decreasing Ratios of Insecticide-Treated Seed on Flea Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae, Phyllotreta spp.) Feeding Levels and Canola Seed Yields. Journal of economic entomology, 101(6), 1811–1820. https://doi.org/10.1603/0022-0493-101.6.1811
Smith, E., Favret, M., Clayton, G., Blackshaw, R., Brandt, S., Johnson, E., Harker, K., O’Donovan, J., Kutcher, H., & Vera, C. 2010. The Profitability of Seeding the F Generation of Hybrid Canola. Agronomy Journal – AGRON J. 102(2), 598-605. https://doi.org/10.2134/agronj2009.0101
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CAP 2-7-1
Submitted by: Roch Thornton
On May 9, 1970, our neighbors to the north in CAP 2-7-1 were overrun and nearly every Marine was KIA or WIA.
At CAP 2-7-2, we were in our night position and most were asleep. Very late at night or early in the morning there was a string of shots, a couple of explosions, then a godawful roar of automatic weapons fire and explosions from the 2-7-1 night position about 800 meters north of us (6-digit grid coordinates roughly 631030). CAP 2-7-1 was in heavy contact and immediately called for help.
As the closest unit, 7th Co. HQ ordered us to react. The bulk of our CAP saddled up and moved out within five minutes, carrying only weapons, ammo, medical supplies and water. We left two or three Marines and a couple of PFs at our night position to bring in our claymores and watch the rest of our gear until we returned.
We set off for CAP 2-7-1 at a run, led at point by Cpl. Charles H. "Willie" Williams, a from Opelousas, La. That long, sweaty run was especially troublesome to me since I was assistant to machine gunner Chon Perez of Beeville, Texas. I was carrying 800 rounds of 7.62mm gun ammo in pouches, plus my M-16 and 21 magazines. I remember my gear and helmet bouncing as I tried to keep up with Chon and the others.
We weren't on the move long before we could hear the sounds of fighting dying down at CAP 2-7-1. By the time we were halfway there, it was mostly silent. Within 200 meters of the 2-7-1 site, we spread out in line abreast and slowed to a fast walk, anticipating an ambush. But there was no ambush. We arrived at the 2-7-1 site and some of us set up a perimeter while the rest went to treat and medevac the wounded and collect the dead.
My memory is far from perfect, but I recall that "Doc" Brown, the corpsman, was the only American in CAP 2-7-1 who was not killed or wounded. At least he's the only one I remember seeing on his feet. A letter I wrote to my parents a couple of days later mentions four walking wounded remaining out of 14 members of CAP 2-7-1.
The letter also says ...
Four of them (the wounded) will probably
die including a good friend of mine who lost his
right eye. If he loses only his eye he'll be lucky.
We (CAP 2) went to help them soon after they were attacked and got there just as the most seriously wounded Marines were being flown out. We helped evacuate the RF's and civilians who were wounded.
I got all bloody carrying wounded to the choppers. I thought I would get sick when I saw people who were all blown to pieces but I didn't. One guy kept asking us to find his leg so he could take it with him to the hospital. We didn't find it until after he had been flown out so we burned it with the rest of the broken or useless equipment.
Many of the CAP 1 PFs were also KIA or WIA, plus a couple of Vietnamese civilians whose house was at the center of 2-7-1's night position.
The story I recall is that the sergeant leading 2-7-1 was infatuated with a girl who lived with her parents in an isolated house near the south side of their area of operations (AO). He frequently chose that house and the rather small, poorly protected area around it as a night position for CAP 2-7-1. They often arrived early in the evening and stayed until daylight or later.
Since the mobile CAPs depended on frequent, unpredictable movement for their survival, it was dangerous to establish a predictable pattern. CAP 2-7-1 fell into such a pattern and it cost them dearly. The VC were able to plan a lightning attack, based on the knowledge of where 2-7-1 was likely to stay at least five nights out of 10. They even used the same fighting holes and machine gun positions again and again.
My memories of the incident are no longer very detailed, but a few things stick in my mind. Among the litter and debris left over from the attack was an M-16 that had been hit by a bullet about halfway down the barrel. The plastic handguard was gone and the steel barrel was bent at a 30-degree angle.
The morning after the attack, I was carrying bodies and equipment from the 2-7-1 site to a nearby LZ for removal by helicopter. To keep from getting my utility shirt bloody, I hung it on a tree, and during the next hour somebody (likely a PF) stole my non-reg .25 caliber semi-automatic pistol from my shirt pocket. I was pretty angry at the time, since it was my grandfather's pistol. Years later I realized that it made no sense to carry a .25 caliber popgun with a 2-inch barrel, and somebody probably did me a favor.
CAP 2-7-2 Marine Ernesto Rivas pulled a shrapnel-pocked transistor radio out of the pile of personal gear left by the death of CAP 2-7-1. He took it apart and got it working again. Later he even rigged it to run off discarded PRC-25 batteries. CAP 2-7-2 was still using that radio to listen to AFVN when I rotated home months later.
Also the morning after the attack, I was among those searching the surrounding area for booby traps, blood trails and other signs of the enemy. About 20 meters from the CAP 2-7-1 site I found the bottom half of a jungle boot with the foot still inside. A dog tag was attached to the laces, belonging to:
LAWRENCE, E.D.
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The boot went out on a chopper, but I took that dog tag and have kept it ever since. There's no E.D. Lawrence on the Wall, so I'm pretty sure he survived the loss of his foot. I scanned the dog tag and the gif is attached to this message.
CAP 2-7-1 was rebuilt with new PFs and Marines brought in from other CAPs, and it was back in action in a day or two. As far as I know, they never again spent two nights in a row in the same place.
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New Volkswagen Golf GTI Debuting in March, Golf R in July
The performance versions of the new Mk 8 Golf are on their way and should arrive in the U.S. as 2021 models.
By Joey Capparella
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The new Volkswagen Golf GTI is scheduled to debut in March at the Geneva auto show.
The high-performance Golf R version of the Mk 8 Golf will follow a few months later, debuting in July at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K.
Both of these variants are confirmed for the U.S. market, and will likely go on sale late this year as 2021 models.
Volkswagen is getting ready to show the new Golf GTI hot hatch, which will be revealed at the Geneva auto show in March according to a report from Autocar. It's the same hot-hatch formula you know and love applied to the new Mk 8 Golf hatchback, as seen in these spy photos of a nearly undisguised GTI prototype. The Golf R, an even higher-performance version of the iconic VW hatch with more power and all-wheel drive, will follow by a few months, reportedly debuting at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July.
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We've already heard some exciting rumors about the new GTI, including that its turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four engine will make upwards of 250 horsepower, a fairly significant bump over the current Mk 7 GTI's 228 horsepower. Compared to the standard Mk 8 Golf hatchback, the GTI will also get a more aggressive-looking body kit, a sportier suspension setup, and—we can only hope—classic GTI touches such as a golf-ball manual shift knob and plaid seats.
Volkswagen has confirmed that both the next-generation Golf GTI and the Golf R hatchbacks will be sold in the U.S. market, although it hasn't said whether or not the base Golf hatch will make it to our shores. We expect to see the GTI arrive in America late in 2020 as a 2021 model, with the Golf R following it by a few months. Stay tuned for more information to come on these new models as we near their official debuts.
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Bermuda “Up and Running” Following Direct Hit from Hurricane Paulette
Bermuda’s Minister of National Security Renée Ming praised work crews across the island on Tuesday in the wake of the hours-long pounding from Hurricane Paulette, saying the island was “back up and running in record time” after apparently escaping serious structural damage.
She told a media briefing that crews from sole power provider Bermuda Electric Light Company (Belco) got “phenomenal” work done after more than 25,000 of its 36,000 customers lost power early on Monday as Paulette, packing winds of around 100 miles per hour, knocked down utility poles and tree branches.
The number of people without had been brought down to just under 3,000 by 4 p.m. local time on Tuesday.
Belco said its retirees had been helping with restoration efforts.
Premier David Burt said “while I know that a considerable number of people remain without power, Belco’s workers returned electricity to over 20,000 customers since the end of storm- force winds.
“This is a remarkable achievement and I have already expressed my thanks on behalf of the people of Bermuda to those men and women at Belco,” he added.
The company’s president, Dennis Pimentel, said “our crews are making great progress in restoring power quickly and safely to our customers.
“I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding as we work to get the remaining customers switched back on.”
Ming said traffic was now “flowing fairly unhindered” thanks to road clean-up efforts by the Department of Parks and Public Works staff aided by the Royal Bermuda Regiment.
The regiment is to end its embodiment later on Tuesday, Ming said.
On the coronavirus (COVID-19) front, the old Perot Post Office testing centre in Hamilton for incoming airline travellers resumed operations on Tuesday, while testing for the regular population is likely to start again on Wednesday.
Government schools remained closed on Tuesday, but staff were told to report on Wednesday, while students will return to their classrooms on Thursday.
The L.F. Wade International Airport reopened on Tuesday while bus and ferry services will resume on Wednesday.
Ming addressed concerns over Tropical Storm Teddy, which lay about 1,800 miles southeast of the island and is predicted to develop into a Category 3 hurricane later in the week, according to the Miami-based National Hurricane Centre.
Although early forecasts show the storm making a beeline for Bermuda, Ming warned: “Much uncertainty remains — it’s too early to make any predictions, but the Bermuda Weather Service will continue to monitor it for future developments.”
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Courage Without Glory
The British Army on the Western Front 1915
Spencer Jones
16 color maps, 15 b/w illustrations
The year 1915 was one of unprecedented challenges for the British Army. Short of manpower, firepower and experience, the army needed time to adapt before it could hope to overcome the formidable German defenses of the Western Front. Yet the insistent demands of coalition warfare required immediate and repeated action. The result was a year of disappointments, setbacks and costly fighting.
The very difficulties of 1915 make it especially worthy of study. This book offers a fresh and insightful evaluation of the experience of the British Army through a series of thematic essays examining the strategic, operational, tactical and logistical problems that shaped the fighting. Within these pages are assessments of broad topics such as the performance of British high command, the ‘Shell Scandal’ and the development of the Royal Flying Corps, as well as a thorough selection of battle studies which cast new light on engagements such as Neuve Chapelle, Second Ypres, Festubert and Loos. Special attention is placed on the composite nature of the British Army, with chapters examining Canadian, Indian, Regular and Territorial unit experience.
Taken as a whole these essays offer an important reassessment of a forgotten year of the war, and illustrate the tremendous difficulties faced by the British Army as it endured a bloody learning curve in difficult conditions. This book will be of great interest to anyone who studies the First World War, and of particular value to those who seek a greater understanding of the British Army of the era.
Dr. Spencer Jones lectures at the Centre for First World War Studies at the University of Birmingham and at the History, Politics & War Studies department at the University of Wolverhampton. His previous publications include From Boer War to World War: Tactical Reform of the British Army 1902 - 1914, as well as numerous scholarly articles.
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“ … A highly impressive collection of essays. As Brian Bond observes in his foreword, it is hugely reassuring to see the arrival of the new generation military historians of ‘proven ability and admirable dedication’.”
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“ … a deeply analytical view of a sometimes passed over year of the First World War…”
- Newsletter of the Society of Friends of the National Army Museum
“ … This is another highly valuable work of evaluation, analysis and historical judgment…”
- Stand To! The Journal of the Western Front Association
“Both Spencer Jones, the editor, and Duncan Rogers of Helion must be commended for providing a superb volume in which these writers can display their talents.”
“An important and very welcome addition to the historiography of the First World War. 1915 was a year of learning lessons and refining techniques on and off the battlefield, which this volume captures perfectly.”
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Republican debate: Donald Trump defends the size of his hands, and more
By Reena Flores
March 3, 2016 / 10:13 PM / CBS News
GOP Debate Preview: What is Cruz & Rubio's st... 05:26
Donald Trump is putting to rest, once and for all, the rumor of his small hands.
After Marco Rubio attacked the size of Trump's hands last week, the Republican presidential front-runner defended himself on the GOP debate stage in Detroit Thursday night.
"He hit my hands--nobody has ever hit my hands," Trump said, holding them up for the audience. "Look at those hands. Are they small hands?"
The billionaire continued. If, by referring to his hands, Rubio was suggesting "something else must be small," Trump said: "I guarantee you there's no problem."
He added, of Rubio, "I also happen to call him a lightweight, okay? And I have said that, so I would like to take that back. He's really not that much of a lightweight."
Trump has had sensitive reactions in the past to insults about his "small hands." When satirical magazine "Spy" called him a "short-fingered vulgarian" in a 1988 article, Trump reportedly responded to the editor with photographs to prove otherwise.
Graydon Carter, the editor for the now defunct magazine, wrote in a recent Vanity Fair account that "to this day, I receive the occasional envelope from Trump."
"There is always a photo of him--generally a tear sheet from a magazine," Carter recalled. "On all of them he has circled his hand in gold Sharpie in a valiant effort to highlight the length of his fingers... Like the other packages, this one included a circled hand and the words, also written in gold Sharpie: 'See, not so short!'"
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The UCI Nuclear Reactoris operated by the Department of Chemistry for use in radiochemistry applications. The reactor is a 250 kilowatt steady-state power Mark I TRIGA reactor built by General Atomics. Pulsing is possible to about 1000 megawatts if needed. TRIGA reactors are water and zirconium hydride moderated to be especially safe for training and research purposes. Fuel is uranium enriched to 20% in U-235. The reactor first became critical in November 1969. The facility specializes in neutron activation analysis (NAA) using thermal and epi-thermal neutrons. Past work has included measurements on the JFK assassination bullet lead(1), mercury levels in ancient specimens of swordfish, and tuna(2), sculptures in the Getty Museum in Los Angeles(3), ancient bones(4), samples of mosaics(5), and tracing manganese pollutants (6,8). Work is also been done to test systems and detectors for homeland security screening applications (7,9). The facility has provided short-lived radioactive isotopes on occasion for tracer studies in industry and medicine.
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Three gamma-ray spectrometer systems are available, each with an HPGe detector and modern software systems. One is a 30% detector, one a 60% detector, the third is a 25% well detector, coupled with an 300 sample automatic sample changer for long sequenced counting. A Compton suppression set-up is under construction. Sodium iodide gamma detectors, proportional beta counters, and a liquid scintillation system are also available. Chemistry laboratories are available within the facility for radiochemistry applications. Also available is a gamma irradiator with a large chamber for radiation exposure studies.
The primary function of the reactor is to support the educational programs at UCI. Courses in Radioisotope Techniques, Nuclear and Radiochemistry, and Nuclear Reactor Fundamentals are offered in the chemistry department's elective curriculum. Some services of the reactor and radiochemistry analysis equipment are also available to other educational institutions for class use free of charge (supported by a Department of Energy grant) and for research or business use at fixed costs. Basic reactor charges are currently $150 per hour (1 hour minimum) and $50 per hour (1 hour minimum) for spectrometer use. Other costs for complete analytical determinations will be quoted upon request. UCI is a member of the Western Nuclear Science Alliance (WNSA) encompassing and providing students access to all western nuclear facilities.
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Condair keeps Christ's Hospital organ in tune
Condair's UK distributor, JS Humidifiers, has recently supplied a Condair CP3 steam humidifier to humidify the school hall organ at Christ’s Hospital School near Horsham, ensuring it resonates correctly and remains in tune whatever the weather.
The organ in Christ’s Hospital’s ‘Big School’ is of huge historical importance and great artistic merit. It has its roots in an organ built in 1830 by Elliot & Hill and around 25% of the current pipes date from the original instrument. It was substantially renovated in 1902 and then again in 2012 when a specialist in organ restoration recommended installing humidification and suggested Christ’s Hospital talks to JS Humidifiers because of the company’s expertise in this area.
Large pipe organs need to have the humidity maintained within their organ chambers in order to preserve the wooden sound boards and sliders. If the air in the organ chamber becomes dry then it will draw moisture from the surrounding wood causing it to suffer dimensional changes. This can cause the sliders to warp and stick, resulting in an unresponsive instrument. By maintaining 55% relative humidity (%RH), the wood is in equilibrium with the air and it retains its moisture content and shape. This is often achieved with small capacity steam humidifiers, like the Condair CP3, which feed steam directly into an organ chamber through a fan unit.
Peter Dutton, the school organist at Christ’s Hospital commented: “JS Humidifiers clearly had experience in working with such ancient and delicate organs and was quickly able to propose the most suitable model, as well as its positioning for installation. It has made a real difference in keeping the humidification in the organ chamber stable and we are now able to play the organ whatever the weather is like outside; even during the cold, dry conditions of last winter.”
The Condair CP3 is an electrode boiler steam humidifier that can deliver steam to an air handling unit or directly to a room’s atmosphere. All steam humidifiers require occasional servicing to remove limescale that builds up during operation. The Condair CP3 makes servicing quick and easy as the boiling cylinder is disposable. When servicing is required the cylinder is simply drained, removed and replaced with another, keeping downtime to a minimum.
The humidifier incorporates innovative features, such as water conductivity monitoring and staged electrode use, to maximise the lifetime of the cylinder. It is available in sizes from 5-90kg/hr and can operate with standard mains water.
Condair has humidified some of the most prestigious concert halls and pipe organs in the world including those at The Sydney Opera House, The Royal Albert Hall, Alexandra Palace and the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.
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Dr Oetker and Channel 4 continue TV partnership
Dr. Oetker Ristorante is returning to TV screens as part of a multi-million pound campaign and partnership with Channel 4’s First Dates
The collaboration between the two companies first began in October last year, with a date-themed Ristorante creative running alongside the First Dates TV series.
The latest phase of the Dr Oetker and Channel 4 partnership kicks off this month with new Valentine’s Day content, dedicated social media activity, and a consumer competition to win a dream date night.
To enter the giveaway, customers can visit the Dr. Oetker Ristorante First Dates webpage to explain what romance means to them and why they deserve to win.
Runner up prizes are also up for grabs, with hundreds of Ristorante pizzas and bouquets of flowers being distributed in time for Valentine’s Day.
Josephine Skinner, senior brand manager at Dr. Oetker, said: “We are excited about the next phase of our partnership with Channel 4 and First Dates.
“The Ristorante brand aims to offer an authentic and relatable Italian pizza experience for couples, perfect for a romantic date night, any night! But we, like our customers, like to dream big – especially when it comes to making those midweek occasions really matter.”
Skinner added: “It’s for this reason that we’ve launched our latest competition, offering people the chance to win their dream date night. Whether it’s a romantic meal at a Michelin Star Restaurant or jetting off somewhere exotic, it’s up to you – it’s your dream date night after all!”
Dr Oetker adds new icing to baking range
Dr. Oetker is introducing a new addition to its growing line-up of cake icings with the introduction of cream cheese style icing.
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Kent retailer Harry Goraya says the cold weather in his area is working to his advantage and helping him boost sales in time for Valentine’s Day.
Chicago Town rolls out food to go concept to c-stores
Chicago Town is looking to help retailers tap into the grab-and-go market with its new hot takeaway pizza cabinets.
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Accuvant Continues Nationwide Expansion With the Opening of a New Office in North Carolina
Published Sun, May 9 20108:00 PM EDT Updated Fri, Sep 13 20134:33 PM EDT
RALEIGH, N.C., May 10, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Accuvant, the only research-driven information security partner delivering alignment, clarity and confidence to enterprise clients, announced today that it has opened a new office in Raleigh, North Carolina, bringing Accuvant's presence to 28 locations across the United States.
"We're very excited to be opening another office in the southeast as a part of our progression up the eastern seaboard, and particularly in North Carolina. The state has a vast cross section of large financial, healthcare and manufacturing companies, all of which have growing security needs," said Mark Bennett, area vice president of sales for Accuvant. "Our success in Florida and unbelievable response from clients in Georgia gives us confidence that we can also serve the diverse client base in North Carolina. With awareness and demand for data protection and security solutions on the rise, we continue to be bullish on our expansion plans and believe we're well-positioned to execute on our growth objectives for 2010." Accuvant has recruited Steve Crossman, previously an account manager for Accuvant in the Rocky Mountain region, to open the Raleigh office. Crossman, who will report to Jeff Patton, regional director for Accuvant in the south central U.S., will be joined by David Brown, Accuvant solutions engineer. Over the next several months, the company plans to hire additional positions in the areas of sales and support at this location, which will also serve markets in South Carolina and Virginia.
"Over the past year, Accuvant has established offices in Georgia, Texas, Kansas, Tennessee, Wisconsin and now North Carolina," said Patton. "We're especially proud we accomplished this expansion when other companies were experiencing retrenchment, a feat we attribute to the unmatched level of service and quality of deliverables we provide to our clients. We look forward to partnering with clients in the southeast and helping them protect their valuable data assets." About Accuvant Accuvant is the only research-driven information security partner delivering alignment between IT security and business objectives, clarity to complex security challenges and confidence in enterprise security decisions.
Accuvant delivers these solutions through three practice areas: Risk and Compliance Management, Accuvant LABS and Technology Solutions. Based on our clients' unique requirements, Accuvant assesses, architects and implements the policies, procedures and technologies that most efficiently and effectively protect valuable data assets.
Since 2002, more than 2,500 organizations, including 35 of the Fortune 100, have trusted Accuvant with their data security challenges. Headquartered in Denver, Accuvant has offices in 28 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.accuvant.com, follow us on Twitter: @accuvant, or keep in touch via Facebook: http://tiny.cc/facebook553.
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Jaguar Land Rover Wins Award for Service Leavers Work Experience
Jaguar Land Rover received the Officers’ Association (OA) ward for Excellence in Work Experience Programmes at the BSI Resettlement Awards.
The BSI Resettlement Awards celebrate Service leavers who successfully transition from military to civilian life, as well as the people and organisations that support them. The winners were announced at a recent awards ceremony at the Lowry Hotel Manchester.
Once again, the OA sponsored the award, which recognises organisations that demonstrate excellence in delivering work placement, work experience and civilian work attachment programmes for Service leavers or veterans.
Jaguar Land Rover actively supports people transition from the military to civilian careers. The car manufacturer signed the Armed Forces Covenant, has a close relationship with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) and was the official partner of the first Invictus Games.
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J25: Global Day of Action Against War With Iran
Contact: Medea Benjamin | CODEPINK co-director | medea.benjamin@gmail.com 415-235-6517
Ariel Gold | CODEPINK co-director | ariel@codepink.org | 510-599-5330
What: Global Day of Action Against War With Iran
Where and when: Saturday, January 25. For times, places and locations, check the list below or the constantly updated list online. The protest in Washington DC will be at the White House at noon.
In over 150 cities—from Mobile, Alabama to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from Yerevan, Armenia to Kampala, Uganda—people around the world will be out in the streets on Saturday, January 25 to send a clear message to the Trump administration against going to war with Iran.
The protests reflect worldwide condemnation of the Trump administration’s reckless decision to withdraw from the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, and the administration’s recent escalation of the conflict, including the assassination of Iranian General Qassim Suleimani and sending thousands more troops to the region.
In addition to calling for no war with Iran, the protests will call for a lifting of the ecomomic sanctions that have so devastated the Iranian economy and the withdrawal of all foreign troops from the Middle East. People in the United States also want to make it clear that the White House has no authority to carry out military attacks without Congressional authorization--and that Congress must refuse to give that authorization.
CODEPINK has also written a letter of apology to the Iranian people, which thousands of Americans are signing. It will be delivered directly to the Iranian people, in Farsi, over social media on the same day as the marches.
In the United States, the next phase of the effort against war with Iran will focus on passing legislatation in Congress and city council resolutions, as well as organizing nationwide webinars and teach-ins. “We must show the public that just like the lies leading up to the invasion of Iraq, the U.S. government is lying to us about Iran being the aggressor. It is the Trump administration--not Iran—that has manufactured this crisis, and it must us, ordinary people the world over, who demand peace,” said Medea Benjamin, CODEPINK cofounder and author of Inside Iran.
Below are the cities where other protests are planned or you can check the constantly updated online list here, and see the list of over 150 endorsers of the day of action.
We hope you can attend one of the rallies or call us for interviews. CODEPINK and other organizers/endorsers are available for interviews in various languages, including Farsi, Spanish, French, Arabic and German.
See all the cities where Peace with Iran rallies will take place on Saturday, January 25
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Destination: Madrid
Cover picture: © ITF /Paul Zimmer
THE STORY BEHIND THE MOMENT
New stars ready to shine
Monday, November 23rd, 2020
Years pass by with one generation giving way to the next, but something which remains untouched is the desire of the world’s best players to fight for the Davis Cup title. Within the current vintage, there is a sense of a new wave of talent emerging from the shadows of greats which have gone before. The likes of Canada and Russia epitomise that and are arguably strong candidates to embark upon a silverware bid in the coming years.
When Canada reached the final of the 2019 Davis Cup by Rakuten Madrid Finals, the selection of players for their showdown with Spain reflected their newfound status and ambition.
Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime, who were aged 20 and 19 at the time, were to face the vastly experienced Rafael Nadal and Roberto Bautista Agut. Both, however, showed an unerring passion to make Davis Cup history on behalf of Canada.
The day before the final, without Auger-Aliassime on court, Canada overcame Russia, another team led by hugely talented young players in Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov, who have shown enormous promise and maturity beyond their years.
Andrey Rublev
Even though Rublev, Khachanov and Russia slipped to defeat in the semi-finals, they showcased enough talent and collective spirit to suggest that a title tilt in 2021 is very much a possibility.
There are plenty of other examples of emerging quality, meanwhile, some of whom are already well-established and occupy lofty positions within the men’s world rankings, which all hints at some entertaining years of Davis Cup action to come.
The names almost roll off the tongue. Daniil Medvedev of Russia, who missed the 2019 Finals, Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik, Kyle Edmund of Great Britain, Italian Matteo Berrettini, Croatia’s Borna Coric and Australians Alex de Minaur and Nick Kyrgios are all aged 25 or under.
Alex de Minaur
And the list does not stop there. Greece may compete at World Group II level but Stefanos Tsitsipas, who is currently ranked No. 6 in the world, has consistently expressed his love for the competition.
The same applies to Cristian Garin of Chile and United States quartet Taylor Fritz, Reilly Opelka, Tommy Paul and Frances Tiafoe. All of these players are aged 24 and under, as is Germany’s Alexander Zverev, which suggests some amazing battles could lie ahead.
Factor in someone of the standing of US Open champion Dominic Thiem, who may be slightly older than the aforementioned players but is still only 27 and has a burning desire to fire Austria to their maiden Davis Cup success.
Whatever the era, it is fair to say that dreams, ambition, the feeling of belonging to a team and the responsibility of representing an entire nation in the fight for the Davis Cup honours are within the DNA of those aiming to be crowned world champions.
Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz
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The strength of the team
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Senior ISIS information minister Wael Adel Salman killed in Syria after U.S. drone strike
Marine national monument that will permanently protect nearly 5,000 square miles of underwater canyons and mountains off the coast of New England designated by President Obama
Median household income up 5.2% for the first time in over seven years due to economic policies put in to place that benefit lower and middle income Americans
Poverty rate at its lowest level since 1999 due to economic policies put in to place that benefit lower and middle income Americans
Senior ISIS leader Abu Muhammad al-Adnani killed in Syria after U.S. airstrike
Marine national monument that will permanently protect 582,578 square miles of land and sea in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands designated by President Obama
87,500 acres of wildlife, forests, rivers and mountains in Maine’s North Woods designated as a national monument that will be protected by the National Park Service
Scientists researching the potential benefits of medical marijuana can apply to grow their own marijuana after the DEA lifted the ban limiting the number of institutions allowed grow the plant
214 prisoners serving excessive and unfair prison sentences for nonviolent crimes have sentences commuted
Transgender Americans able to serve openly in the military after the Department of Defense lifted a ban prohibiting them from serving
All Freedom of Information request responses to be posted online after a successful pilot program was permanately expanded and signed into law
Freedom of Press
Students who were defrauded or had their contract breached by a college or university can more easily petition to have their student loans forgiven under new rules by the Department of Education
42 prisoners serving excessive and unfair prison sentences for nonviolent crimes have sentences commuted
President Obama becomes the first President to visit Hiroshima laying a wreath at Peace Memorial Park
Senior Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour killed in Pakistan after U.S. drone strike
Nutritional labels updated and modernized to better inform consumers of what they are purchasing under new labeling rules by the Food and Drug Administration
Suggested maximum daily sugar amount added to nutritional labels for the first time under new labeling rules by the Food and Drug Administration
First openly gay Secretary of the Army confirmed unanimously by the Senate
Over four million Americans to qualify for overtime pay if they work more than 40 hours a week under new rule by the Labor Department that raised the salary threshold from $23,660 to $47,476 per year
Environmentally dangerous methane emissions from the oil and gas sector regulated for the first time under new rule by the Environmental Protection Agency
Transgender students in public schools must be allowed to use the bathrooms of their gender identity under new rule by the Obama Administration
American bison named as the first national mammal after the National Bison Legacy Act was signed into law
Senior ISIS leader Abu Sa'ad al-Sudani killed in Syria after U.S. airstrike
Stonewall Inn named the first national monument honoring the history of gays and lesbians in the United States
40 ISIS operatives responsible for multiple attacks in Europe and the Middle East killed by Delta Force and Navy SEAL commandos during various raids
First woman on American currency in more than 100 years will be Harriet Tubman after the Treasury Department announced she will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill
Individuals investing in retirement accounts protected under new rule requiring financial advisers to provide investment advice that puts their client's best interests above all else
387,000 Americans unable to to work due to a permanent disability have their student loan debts forgiven by the Department of Education
Homeowners taken advantage of by deceptive mortgage practices from Goldman Sachs to receive monetary relief after agreement between the bank and the Justice Department
Laws & Crime
American banks must identify the owners of shell companies they do business with under a new rule by the Treasury Department
Gender neutral restrooms available for White House staff and visitors so individuals can use the bathroom that conforms to their gender identity
Senior Al-Qaeda leader Abu Firas al-Suri killed in Syria after U.S. air strike
Sentences reduced and adapted for 61 people serving excessive and unfair punishment in federal prison for nonviolent crimes
ISIS Finance Minister Haji Iman killed during U.S. operation
Hazardous industrial material crystalline silica which is known to pose serious risks of incurable lung disease and lung cancer regulated to lower the allowable exposure limit
Workers must be informed of their employers and its contractors direct or indirect persuading against forming a union under a new rule by the Labor Department
Cuban citizens witnessed Cuban President Raul Castro take questions from the media for the first time during press conference with President Obama
Public Wi-Fi areas in Cuba greatly expanded since American telecommunication companies were allowed to do business in the country
President Obama becomes the first U.S. President to visit Cuba since 1928 after successful diplomatic negotiations
General Lori Robinson becomes first woman nominated to lead a combatant command in the United States military
Senior ISIS leader Omar al-Shishani and 12 additional ISIS fighters killed in Syria after a series of U.S. drone and manned aircraft strikes
Offshore drilling off the Atlantic Coast prohibited after local communities voiced strong opposition
Cubans may open U.S. bank accounts under new rule by the Treasury and Commerce Departments
U.S. citizens may travel to Cuba for people-to-people educational reasons under new rule by the Treasury and Commerce Departments
150 Al-Shabaab fighters killed at Somalia training camp after U.S. air strike
Senior Al-Shabaab leader Yusuf Ali Ugas killed in Somalia after U.S. air strike
Senior Al-Shabaab leader Mohamed Mire killed in Somalia after U.S. air strike
Senior unnamed ISIS operative captured and detained during U.S. led raid in Iraq
Moderates winning a majority in Iran's parliament and Assembly of Experts partially attributed to improved diplomacy and landmark nuclear deal with major world powers
Senior ISIS leader Noureddine Chouchane and over thirty ISIS militants killed in Libya after U.S. airstrikes
American citizens may fly to Cuba for the first time in 50 years after the two countries sign an agreement restoring commercial air travel
All active duty service members eligible for 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave through new rule by the Department of Defense
Juveniles in federal prisons can no longer be placed in solitary confinement after executive order by President Obama
Consumers who reduce their electricity use during peak hours receive a discount through new rule by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Four United States citizens imprisoned in Iran released after a prisoner swap between the United States and Iran
Ten Yemeni detainees held at Guantanamo Bay for fourteen years transferred to Oman
New coal mining leases on public lands halted under new rule by the Department of Interior
Ten Navy sailors detained by Iran after accidentally sailing into their waters freed within 24 hours through diplomatic negotiations
ISIS cash depot holding millions of dollars bombed in Mosul, Iraq by U.S. air strike
Senior ISIS leader Abu Mohammed al-Adnani injured and detained in Iraq after U.S. air strike
Environmentally hazardous plastic microbeads found in personal care products banned from being manufactured in the U.S.
Microbead-Free Waters Act
Families with three or more children have their taxes reduced $200-$600 through the permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit
Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015
College students can claim $2,500 towards tuition, fees, and course material on their taxes after the extension of the American Opportunity Tax Credit
Medical marijuana patients may purchase prescriptions without fear of arrest after DEA prohibited from raiding legal dispensaries
Solar and wind energy production to double in size through a five year extension of Federal tax credits
World community pledges to prevent global temperatures from rising more than 2 degrees celsius
Teacher performance evaluations no longer based off student test results after passage of the Every Student Succeeds Act
Senior Al-Qaida leader Abdirahman Sandhere killed in Lybia by U.S. air strike
Female soldiers roles expanded to serve in any combat position
Military personnel who handled service dogs in combat zones given first rights of adoption after the dog retires from duty
Senior ISIS leader Wisam al Zubaidi killed in Libya by U.S. air strike
Senior ISIS leader Abu Nabil killed in Libya by U.S. air strike
Senior ISIS leader Mohammed Emwazi (Jihadi John) killed in Syria by U.S. drone strike
Veterans and their families offered in-state tuition rates at public colleges and universities in all fifty states
Final phase of Keystone pipeline rejected because it would not serve the national interest of the United States
Federal job applicants can't be denied employment solely for having a prior conviction
Seventy hostages held by ISIS in Iraq rescued after joint operation with Iraqi soldiers and US special forces
Senior Al-Qaida leader Sanafi al-Nasr killed in Syria by U.S. air strike
Sentences reduced and adapted for 6,000 people serving excessive and unfair punishment in federal prison for nonviolent crimes
First openly gay American nominated to become Secretary of the Army
Employees of Federal government contractors must be offered seven days of paid sick leave per year
Transgender Americans may not be discriminated against by health insurance companies or medical providers
Tallest mountain in North America renamed Mount Denali
First openly transgender person hired by White House to work as civilian employee
Each state must reduce carbon emissions by set amounts by 2030
Senior Al-Qaida leader Muhsin al-Fadhli killed in Syria by U.S. air strike
Sexual orientation discrimination against Federal employees ruled illegal under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
Six major world powers reach agreement with Iran to curb their nuclear program
Sentences commuted for 46 people serving excessive & unfair punishment for nonviolent crimes
National monuments consist of 260 Million Acres throughout America
United States and Cuba re-open embassies after 54 year diplomatic freeze
Government mandated threshold for all hourly workers to qualify for overtime pay increased from $23,660 to $50,440.
Senior Al-Qaida leader Nasir al-Wuhayshi killed in Yemen by U.S. drone strike
Senior Al-Qaida leader Nasr al-Ansi killed in Yemen by a CIA-led U.S. drone strike
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act signed into law
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act
New Medicare formula changes the way doctors are reimbursed; rewards doctors when their patients have better health outcomes
53 political prisoners in Cuba released as a show of good will in the ongoing restoratiation of diplomatic relationship between the two countries
United States restores diplomatic relationship with Cuba after 50 year freeze
Abortion coverage extended to Peace Corps volunteers who became pregnant because of rape, incest, and life endangerment
Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015
President Obama issues executive order allowing the parents of children who are U.S. citizens or legal residents to continue residing in the United States
President Obama pledges $3 Billion to global fund assisting poor countries coping with climate change
China and the United States agree to cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to twenty-five percent by 2030
Senior Al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Godane killed in Somalia by U.S. airstrike
Broad Coalition of Middle-Eastern countries conduct military campaign against ISIS inside of Syria
President Obama signs executive order prohibiting federal contractors from discriminting against LGBT individuals
United States assumes control of weapons-grade plutonium and highly enriched uranium from Japan after the two countries signed an agreement to secure their stockpile to prevent it from theft
International Trade Data System created to streamline small business Export/Import process
Minimum wage for Federal Contractors raised to $10.10 per hour.
Agriculture Act of 2014 signed into law
Agriculture Act of 2014
Federal Government reopens after 16 day shutdown defeating Republican partisan attempt to cancel health care benefits for millions under Obamacare
President Obama and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani have first formal communication between the two nations in 35 years
Syria agrees to dismantle chemical weapons stockpile after deal reached between the Obama Administration and Russia
Defense of Marriage Act ruled unconstitutional by Supreme Court
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 signed into law
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng relocates to the United State after diplomatic agreement between China and the Obama administration
President Obama becomes first sitting president to publicly support marriage equality
Senior Al-Qaida commander Fahd al-Quso killed in Yemen by a CIA-led U.S. drone strike
Members of Congress and certain government employees prohibited from using non-public information for personal profit
STOCK Act
Federal unemployment benefits programs extended an additional 13 to 20 weeks
Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act
Cuts in Medicare physician payment rates averted with extension of existing rates through 2012
Employee social security payroll tax reduction from 6.2% to 4.2 % extended through 2012
Self-employed social security payroll tax reduction from 12.4% to 10.4 % extended through 2012
U.S. drone attack in Yemen killed 12-15 militants, including at least four Al-Qaeda leaders
Senior Al-Qaeda figure Aslam Awan killed in U.S. drone strike
War in Iraq ended with last American troops crossing border into Kuwait
2003 Iraq War
US government international campaign initiated to build respect for the human rights of LGBT persons worldwide
$700 million annual funding for child protection, child abuse prevention, family support and adoption promotion through 2016
Child and Family Services Improvement Act
Senior Al Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki killed in Yemen by a CIA-led U.S. drone strike
Entrepreneurs and businesses benefited by reduced average wait time for patent approvals from 3 years to 1 year.
Patent litigation costs reduced through tightened patent standards, quality and processes to expedite challenges.
Al-Qaeda's operations chief for Pakistan Abu Hafs al Shahri reported killed in U.S. Predator strike
U.S./Pakistani joint arrest of suspected Chief Al-Qaeda Younis al-Mauritani in Quetta
Al-Qaeda No. 2 Atiyah Abd al-Rahman Killed in Pakistan by CIA predator drone strike
East Africa's Al-Qaeda senior leader Harun Fazul killed at security checkpoint in Somalia
Al-Qaeda Commander Ilyas Kashmiri Killed in U.S. Predator Strike
6 senior Al-Qaeda figures killed in U.S. Air Strike
US Forces Kill Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan
Defense of Marriage Act declared unconstitutional and no longer defended in federal courts by the Obama Administration
Number of US and Russian nuclear warheads deployed reduced by two-thirds by 2017
New START Treaty
Number of US and Russian strategic nuclear missile launchers reduced in half by 2017
Small family farms selling locally exempted from federal regulations such as traceability and record keeping
Safety of imported food improved with new FSVP & VQIP programs that helps ensure it is safe, unadulterated and not misbranded
Safety of U.S. grown food improved with requirements for large factory farms to register all food handlers and maintain records relating to food safety
US sponsored measure to include “sexual orientation” in the definition of human rights adopted by the UN General Assembly, 122- 0.
Gays and lesbians allowed to serve openly in the military
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act
$193 million saved over five years by eliminating recruiting and retraining costs of replacing soldiers discharged due to DADT
$186 billion in tax relief for all tax payers by extending the Bush income tax cuts for 2010 & 2011
2010 Tax & Jobs Compromise
$136 billion in tax relief for 21 million middle class households through patch to the Alternative Minimum Tax for 2010 & 2011
$111 billion in tax relief for workers by a reducing social security payroll tax from 6.2% to 4.2% for 2011.
Unemployment benefits extended for 13 months at a cost of $56 billion
$40 billion in tax credits for college students and lower income families with children
Number of eligible children enrolled in school meal programs increased by approximately 115,000 students
Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
Schools and communities provided resources to utilize local farms and gardens to provide fresh produce for school food programs.
$1.5 billion awarded to some 75,000 black farmers who were victims of discrimination in applying for farm loans from 1983 to 1997
Claims Resolution Act
$3.4 billion settlement for Native Americans against the US government arising from incorrect accounting for royalties on mineral leases
Veteran work-study programs expanded to include congressional offices, state agencies and institutions of higher learning
Veterans' Benefit Act
On-the-job training opportunities expanded for veterans by reimbursing energy sector employers for training costs.
Insurance policy amounts and terms enhanced for severely disabled veterans
Service members receiving relocation orders protected from early termination fees for certain contracts and residential leases
$10 million in job training, counseling, placement services, and child care services for homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children
Disabled veterans provided improved independent assisted living services, automobile adaptive equipment and allowances for automobile purchase
$30 billion lending program created for community banks with incentives to increase small business lending
$12 billion in assistance for small businesses through eight separate tax cuts
Large disparity in jail sentences reduced for crack cocaine related offenses that disproportionately affected African Americans
Fair Sentencing Act
Long-term economic stability improved through new FDIC powers to liquidate failing financial firms such as insurance companies and non-bank financial companies
Wall Street Reform Act
Borrowers protected from bad loans with rules and penalties requiring that lenders verify that they are able to repay the loans that they issue
Financial Stability Oversight Council established to identify and monitor excessive risks to the U.S. financial system
Future economic downturns minimized with new rules and transparency regarding bank trading in credit default swaps and derivatives including the "Volker Rule"
Risk in the financial system reduced with new SEC Office of Credit Ratings (OCR) to monitor credit rating agencies for conflict of interests & inaccuracies
FDIC bank deposit insurance increased from $100,000 to $250,000
Transparency of Federal Reserve improved with additional government oversight and new audits to be performed by the GAO
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau established to promote fairness and transparency for mortgages, credit cards, and other consumer financial products
U.S. drone attack killed 7 known terrorists, most notable Al-Qaeda operative from Egypt Hawza al Jawfi
Federal benefits extended to same sex partners of workers through memorandum by Obama administration
Transgender Americans able to list their gender identity on their passports under rule issued by the State Department
Al-Qaeda’s number three commander Sheik Saeed al-Masri killed in U.S. drone attack
Family caregivers of veterans granted eligibility to VA counseling and mental health services
Caregivers & Veterans Health Services Act
Health care services improved and expanded for women veterans at Veterans care facilities
Counseling and care enhanced for military women victims of sexual trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Care options expanded for veterans living in rural areas that lack the necessary VA medical facilities
Housing and care options expanded for homeless veterans living in care shelters
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$68 billion to expand Pell grants & make it easier for students to repay outstanding loans after graduation through savings in the federal student loan program
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$2 billion investment to laid off workers for education and career training programs in community colleges over four years starting in 2010
People denied coverage for a pre-existing condition given access to a temporary high risk health insurance plan
Children under 19 can no longer be denied coverage or benefits for a pre-existing condition
Young adults can stay on parent's insurance plan up until age 26
$250 rebate for those in the Medicare Prescription drug "donut hole" during 2010
50% discount on prescription drug costs for seniors in the Medicare "donut hole" starting in 2011
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Annual dollar limits on health benefits restricted and phased out by 2014
Insurers selling to groups of 50 or more employees must spend 85% of premiums on medical care and quality improvement
Consumers guaranteed the right to choose the primary care doctor or pediatrician from their health plan’s provider network
HIV Testing Will Now Be Covered Under Obamacare
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Women are no longer charged higher premiums because of their gender
Preventative services will be covered at no additional cost
Insurance companies must provide consumers a short, easy to understand summary of their benefits and coverage
Health insurance companies can not charge higher premiums for out of network emergency room care
People with a pre-existing condition cannot be denied health coverge by an insurance company starting in 2014
$143 billion in deficit reduction estimated between 2010-2019 from health care reform law provisions
Mental health and drug addiction coverage is an "essential benefit" that can not be denied
Insurance companies must spend 80% of the money raised from consumers premiums on health care and quality improvement
Social Security payroll tax credits in 2010 for employers that hired people who have been unemployed for 60+ days
Hire Act
Tax credits to employers who keep new hires for 52 weeks to encourage retention of new hires
$17.5 billion in tax cuts, business credits and subsidies for state and local construction bonds to stimulate business investment and hiring
$20 billion to the highway trust fund for spending on highway and transit programs.
Encourages job creation by expanding investments in schools and clean energy projects
Offsets costs through a 30 percent withholding tax on income from certain U.S. financial assets held by foreign banks who have not agreed to disclosures.
Al-Qaeda operative Hussein al-Yemeni killed by U.S. drone attack in Pakistan
Al-Qaeda and Taliban-linked Fedayeen-i-Islam leader Qari Zafar killed in US airstrike
Militant commander Muhammad Haqqani killed by U.S. drone attacks
Discrimination based on gender identity banned in federal workplaces
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115,000 jobs created at General Motors and Chrysler since government financing and restructuring implemented
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$28.6 billion net public benefit in income taxes and social security taxes paid because liquidation of GM and Chrysler avoided
Al-Qaeda Operational Commander Abdallah Sa’id killed in U.S. drone attack
Al-Qaeda Operational Commander Saleh al-Somali killed in U.S. drone attack
People with HIV/AIDS no longer prohibited from entering the United States
Federal hate crime law expanded to include crimes motivated by gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability.
Matthew Shepard Act
Existing hate crime laws strengthened with funding to investigate and prosecute those crimes
Operation Celestial Balance: Navy Seals Kill Somalian Al-Qaeda leader Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan in raid
Somalian Al-Qaeda leader Saleh Ali Saleh Nabhan killed by U.S. raid
White House voluntary disclosure of visitor logs
Co-founder of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan Tohir Yo‘ldosh killed by U.S. drone attacks
U.S. drone attack killed Tehrik e-Taliban Pakistan leader Baitullah Mahsud in Pakistan
First-ever reception at the White House honoring Lesbian, Gay, Transgendered, Bisexual Pride Month hosted by the President and First lady
Sonya Sotomayor nominated and approved as Supreme Court justice
Dept of Defense systems analysis, engineering and developmental testing processes overhauled to reduce high rates of failure on defense acquisitions
Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform
Defense Dept ordered to evaluate the technological maturity and product knowledge of critical weapons' technologies before letting defense contracts
Independent cost assesessment director initiated to ensure that cost estimates for major Defense contracts are fair, reliable, and unbiased
Defense oversight council required to seek input from combat commanders in evaluating proposed weapons system capabilities and needs
Defense contractors prohibited from participating in both the systems engineering and the development /construction phases of the weapon systems
Oversight and audit required of those major defense programs experiencing cost overruns to determine if the programs are essential and cost-effective
Funding provided to hire and retain highly skilled specialists to assess the cost, schedule and applicability of proposed Defense Dept weapons systems
Annual awards program established to recognize individuals and teams making significant contributions to improving efficiency of defense aquisition programs
Credit cardholders protected against arbitrary interest rate increases, hidden and excessive fees, and due date gimmicks
Homeowners' foreclosures avoided by improved terms for loan modification and restructuring of their debt
Helping Families Save Their Homes
Lenders incentivized to reduce foreclosures by loss mitigation guarantees, compensation and lender protection from lawsuits by investors holding the loans
$2.2 billion appropriated to help communities address the homeless crisis.
Financial Crisis Inquiry commission created to examine and report on the domestic and global causes of the 2008 - 2009 financial and economic crisis
Fraud Enforcement Act
Mortgage lending businesses added to list of financial institutions subject to Federal criminal law in fraudulent lending practices
Crime of major fraud against the United States amended to include Federal grants made to stimulate economic recovery for fiscal years 2009 and 2010
Securities fraud definition amended to include fraud related to commodities futures and derivatives fraud
$140 million in special funding for the Federal Bureau of Investigation to investigate fraud in financial institutions
$100 million in special funding for the offices of the United States Attorneys to investigate and prosecute fraud in financial institutions
$80 million in special funding to the criminal, civil and tax divisions of the Dept of Justice to investigate and prosecute fraud in financial institutions
$60 million in special funding for the Postal Inspection Service to investigate financial institutions for fraud
$60 million in special funding for Inspector General's Office at the U S Dept of Housing and Urban Development to investigate financial institutions for fraud
$40 million in special funding for the Secret Service to investigate financial institutions for fraud
$42 million in special funding for the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate securites fraud in financial institutions
250,000 volunteers by 2017 for community service programs in low income neighborhoods
Serve America Act
Community volunteer program expanded to address the education, health care, energy and veterans needs of low income communities
Disadvantaged youth job opportunites enhanced by community service to gain skills/experience and earn education grants and stipends
Restrictions eased on Cuba travel, money transfers, and cellular telephone/satellite service.
Maersk Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips rescued during operation in which U.S. Navy Seal snipers kill three Somali Pirates holding him for ransom aboard lifeboat
Deeper recession or depression averted in 2009 and beyond with the help of stimulus bill provisions
2009 Stimulus Bill
Approximately 2.7 million jobs added to US payrolls and unemployment rate kept 1½ percentage points lower due to Stimulus spending
2010 real GDP increased by about 3.4% due to stimulus spending
Tax credit of $400 per worker ($800 per couple) for middle income workers for 2009 & 2010 totaling $116 billion
$82.2 billion in aid for low income workers, unemployed and retirees (including job training)
$70 billion in tax relief for middle class workers by patching the Alternative Minimum Tax for one year
$155 billion in health care assistance for the poor & unemployed primarily for Medicaid, health information technology and insurance premium subsidies
$100 billion in education aid to prevent lay-offs, modernize schools, award Pell grants and help low income children & special education programs
$48.1 billion in investments for highway, bridge, high-speed rail & other transportation projects
4 million more children insured under SCHIP in addition to the 6.6 million already covered
Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
Statute of limitations on filing equal-pay lawsuits eased by setting period to start from the date of the most recent paycheck.
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Pay discrimination based on gender, race, color, national origin, age and disability prohibited.
Employers prompted to review, develop and update their criteria on employee compensation to ensure they are applied consistently and uniformly.
Use of torture by CIA and military to interrogate prisoners prohibited.
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Letter In Support of the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011
The Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2011 would protect the right to vote, the indisputable cornerstone of our democracy, without interfering with rights granted under the First Amendment. Congress should act quickly to pass this needed legislation.
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Despite a Raise, Walmart Wages & Schedules Still Aren’t Livable
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Amy Traub
A Brief History of the Glass-Steagall Act
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James Lardner
The Financial Infrastructure Exchange: From Short-Term Gains to Long-Term Needs
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Crieff Hydro Lodges
Crieff - Perthshire
High-end rural lodges for up to sixteen guests with full access to hotel amenities, all set on a 900 acre estate in Perthshire
Sleeps: 4-16
from £198 per night
Crieff Hydro Lodges is owned and managed by Natalie Parsons.
You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Natalie Parsons.
Choose from a variety of accommodation options depending on the size of your group.
Crieff Hydro boasts a number of eateries on site, from fancy establishments to suit special occasions to more casual and family-friendly restaurants and cafes.
The Spa at Crieff Hydro is absolutely unmissable; whether a quick facial, full pamper, or Victorian style adults only pool experience is your preferred way of unwinding, the Spa at Crieff Hydro has you covered.
As a lodge guest you’re entitled to the various hotel features which make Crieff Hydro such a popular spot; free childcare is available so please get in touch to learn the full details and terms.
Dogs are permitted but there is a maximum of two per lodge. They’ll also incur a surcharge of £20 per dog, which rises to £35 for a week stay.
Check ins are on a Friday or a Monday with a 3 or 4 night minimum stay respectively.
Some properties are up to a mile from the main hotel; a lift from the Crieff Hydro from your lodge can be arranged with the porters, but it is worth making contact in advance to clarify the distance and logistics.
Feel free to have grocery shopping delivered, but make sure that you’re around to receive as staff aren’t able to.
In the grounds of the majestic Crieff Hydro, one of the most iconic and beloved hotels in Scotland, the Crieff Hydro Lodges are a collection of family-friendly cabin style holiday homes. Located in a stunning, sprawling estate, and with full access to all of the facilities of the Crieff Hydro, the lodges offer an opportunity for families, friends and groups to experience self-catering accommodation at its best while retaining the high-end features of hotel living.
Netherleigh Lodge is a cottage style property which accommodates up to fourteen people between six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Conveniently split between two floors, Netherleigh is a popular choice with extended families, and enjoys sweeping views, private gardens, and everything that Crieff Hydro has to offer, from the private pool to full cinema, all a two minute walk away. The kitchen is a particular draw, boasting top notch cooking facilities designed to feed fourteen hungry mouths, while the wood-burning stove makes for cosy ambience whatever the weather. Like all of the lodges, it comes with full laundry facilities.
Falside Lodge is brilliant cabin-style house for smaller groups looking to retain their privacy. With three bedrooms, each with their own bathroom, Falside has enduring appeal for both groups of couples and families. Gorthie Lodge is as versatile as it is picturesque, cleverly designed to accommodate various configurations of guests. The three bedrooms come with beds which can be set up as either doubles or twin singles. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, while the other two share two communal bathrooms. This two story lodge has a terraced which is bathed in light throughout most of the year, and enjoys enviable views of the Perthshire hills.
In addition to the three lodges, it is worth noting that there are various other lodges which can be configured into combinations which suit different numbers. Please make contact for details..
As well as full bedlinen and towels, each of the Crieff Lodges comes with Wi-Fi, a DVD enabled television, and a range of group games. Biscuits, tea, and coffee are provided, and of course parking is provided with each lodge.
Families, couples and friends flock to the Crieff Hydro estate from all over the UK and beyond, drawn by the picturesque landscape, friendly atmosphere, and everything taken care of approach to holidays. With a 900 acre estate to explore, numerous leisure facilities and everything that a contemporary luxury hotel has to offer, its no wonder that Crieff Hydro is one of the most popular hotels in Scotland. Should you want to venture beyond the estate, you’ll find the charm and beauty of rural Perthshire is right on your doorstep, with its unspoiled walks, dramatic hillsides and country pubs.
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Glasgow Airport - 1hr / Edinburgh Airports - 1hr
Minimum length of stay varies seasonally.
From price based on 9 people sharing a 3 bed self catering unit for a 2 night midweek stay.
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Ardoch Lodge
Sleeps: 4 per lodge
from £2595/ week
Farleyer Lodge
Sleeps: 18 + 4 kids
Please check with the owner for availability
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Residents detain three buses in protest
Protesting against the inordinate delay in the arrival of buses, nearly 150 residents today detained three government buses by blocking the road at Kaniyur on the outskirts.
The residents, including women and children, complained that the buses to the city and other surrounding places were arriving late, inconveniencing school going children and office goers.
They raised slogans against State Transport Corporation management and threatened to intensify their agitation if it failed to streamline the services.
Senior district and police officials, who arrived at the spot, managed to convince the protestors and assured to take up the issue with the Department concerned. The crowd dispersed later.
It may be noted that the residents of K G Chavadi, bordering Tamil Nadu and Kerala, had detained six buses early this week, citing similar problem.
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Part 1 of a two-part blog series featuring insights from the Deal Drivers: Australia & New Zealand – M&A in H1 2020 and beyond webinar hosted by Datasite and Mergermarket
In line with the global plunge in M&A activity amid the pandemic, M&A deal value in Australia and New Zealand dropped 53% year on year in Q1 to US$5.4bn and deal volume fell 26% to 114 deals, according to the Deal Drivers: Australia and New Zealand 2020 report published by Datasite and Mergermarket.
The report also indicates that April’s M&A activity plummeted 89% in value and 70% in deal count year on year. However, there were some signs of a recovery starting in May.
Simon Segal, Editorial Consultant at Dealreporter, recently hosted a live virtual briefing with an expert panel to take stock of M&A activity in Australia and New Zealand and consider the areas where financial stress is of greatest concern.
Our panelists included:
Nick Brown, Co-Head of M&A, UBS
Simon B. Feiglin, Managing Partner and RAF Fund Manager, Riverside Asia Partners
Manoj Jampala, Executive Director, M&A, J.P. Morgan
Kam Jamshidi, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills
Peter Turner, National Leader, Corporate Finance and M&A, KPMG
Desmond Chua, Head of Region, APAC, Datasite
Market Sentiment: Let’s wait and see
Opinions are mixed about the strength and timing of a recovery of Australia’s M&A market, but the expectation for when the volatility in global financial markets subsides is a fairly unified one of staggered activity and a focus on underlying business strengths.
During the webinar, we asked 300+ dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand about their outlook for the M&A market for the remainder of the year and almost half are taking a neutral stance while just over a third maintain a positive outlook.
Acquisitions or fundraising will dominate in the next 12 months
The key to any M&A recovery is a more certain investment environment. Big corporates with strong balance sheets and well-funded private equity buyers are best positioned to be at the forefront of recovering M&A activity. Overall though, the response to the COVID-19 crisis from Australia and New Zealand is certain to be good news for M&A.
According to dealmakers in the region, 45% expect acquisitions to continue, while about 20% think fundraising or bankruptcy, respectively, will dominate transactions in the next 12 months.
Getting deals done from anywhere in the new normal
Although New Zealand lifted all COVID-19 restrictions in early June, it has since reported a couple to a handful of new cases each day. Australia has been slowly emerging from lockdown but new cases in recent weeks has prompted the return to lockdown status. How are dealmakers in Australia and New Zealand closing deals while working from home?
Unsurprisingly, the majority of dealmakers surveyed during the webinar say the technologies that enable them to complete due diligence virtually or remotely have been critical during this crisis. On the other hand, more than 20% have taken advantage of tools that increase speed and efficiency to enable them to get M&A deals done.
End of Part 1
Watch this space for Part 2 of this two-part series, featuring expert insights from our panelists.
Deal Drivers: Australia & New Zealand Webinar
In the meantime, you can watch the live briefing Deal Drivers: Australia & New Zealand – Mergers and acquisitions in H1 2020 and beyond on-demand to learn more about how dealmakers across these markets are adapting to the COVID-19 crisis.
Deal Drivers: Australia & New Zealand 2020
Australia and New Zealand have been among the countries most lauded for their COVID-19 response, with rapid measures preventing widespread outbreaks of the disease. Read the report and learn about the top deals, activities, and trends driving dealmaking in the region.
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Ferguson has already been scapegoated. It started at Off-Guardian and UK Column, and now it’s in the Telegraph, the Daily Mail and the Sun. Ferguson’s presence on the SAGE Committee is about all that averted utter carnage. The corporate sector took to hating him for shutting down much of the economy and set a team of “reporters” after him, just waiting for him to put a foot wrong. Those “reporters” must have all been breaking the stay-at-home order too, but no mention of that…
The ICL model seems pretty good to me. It has served its purpose by dissuading the government from their murderous “herd immunity” plan. ICL’s “total infected so far” figure seems to match post-peak antibody studies within a factor of two, which is damn good modelling for a brand new disease. So if the UK has ~40,000 dead and ~6% infected so far, and infection would reach say 75% before causing the epidemic to self-limit, we could expect:
40,000 x (100/6) x (75/100) = 500,000 – Spot on the ICL figure!
ICL did very well indeed. They weren’t asleep when covid-19 cut through Wuhan. They collected their data and tweaked their model, and had their output ready to present when it arrived.
It’s lose/lose for the ICL team though. The 500,000 dead scenario assumed no social restrictions. The media now can bray “but the real deaths were less than a tenth of that”, but that’s with social restrictions, and after decades of dumbing-down and stupid “scientists say” stories, most of the public are gullible enough to regard the restrictions as unnecessary and “Ferguson” as needlessly alarmist.
My take on what happened is a bit different from yours, SA. I think the government were preparing to let covid-19 rip through the population, and orders were issued and preparations made hastily on that basis. Thus we got emergency mortuary plans, the Nightingale hospitals, and a crisis/overload policy of discharging back to care homes. But Ferguson put the ICL output on SAGE’s table, and the majority view was that such carnage couldn’t be permitted to happen. The SAGE committee were witnesses that the government had seen the numbers, denying the government the option of claiming ignorance post-disaster.
Widespread testing wasn’t possible at first because manufacturers were still gearing up to supply test kits. What should have happened was early, forceful restrictions, accompanied by a very clear message; “this disease spreads very fast, so we have to slow the spread with these restrictions until we’re ready with test kits, quarantine facilities and PPE”.
We have two curves; a rising curve of test-kit supply, and the curve of infections. Restrictions should have been applied forcefully – you brake hard immediately in a potential collision scenario – and then eased as test kit supply overwhelmed infection numbers.
How many tests per day are required to contain a given outbreak? This looks like a modelling problem to me. Obviously more tests are required than there are infections, but what’s the ratio? It probably depends on lots of things. 100 infections in one village are easier to contain that 100 infections dotted about all over the UK. 100 infected travelling salesmen would be a lot worse than 100 people working from home.
Of course, the corporate media and covert PR fronts have been attacking mathematical modelling for decades as a means to discredit climate science. The public were primed to distrust models. But remember that the planet Neptune was discovered through primitive mathematical modelling.
Modelling doesn’t affect underlying facts; greenhouse gases trap heat, and infections spread. But we want to know more than that; how will the world change with additional heat? How fast will a given infection spread? You can attempt a static calculation but you can only extrapolate so far without gross changes to your initial assumptions; a warmer world has different cloud cover, a more widespread outbreak has access to different population centres. This is where models become useful, running the same calculation over and over again, each run’s output being the next run’s input. This also makes models susceptible to accelerating divergence from reality, but it’s a modeller’s job to understand and allow for this, just as it’s a doctor’s job to understand symptoms from more than one cause, and interactions between drugs.
I am not trying in any way to discredit mathematical modelling. I am just saying that it is one component. Tried and tested public health measures and trust in an international cooperative body is what should have been stressed and acted upon initially and the mathematical modelling follows to refine the response. But what has happened is that mathematical modelling became the lead here and that is wrong in my opinion, and the proof is that none of the basic public health actions to contain epidemics were applied properly. The politicians ignored public health not just advice but systematically over many the years through austerity, deliberate ignoring of advice since 2016 and privatisation and outsourcing with non-joined-up services. The modellers should have pointed this out also. In any case the scientists and the modellers should have made it very clear that their advice was not being followed or were politically interpreted and misapplied. But there has not been any open dissent, no resignations, and no complaints that Cummings and others have been sitting on SAGE meetings.
The situation of mathematical modelling and climate change is completely different from that of epidemics as many of the elements in climate change are well known and studied. But very little was known about SARS-cov2 when the modelling was started, and still much remains to be known. And on top of all of this it is the political interpretation of this mathematical modelling that the government uses to say that ‘we are guided by the science’.
SA, I haven’t followed corporate media coverage sufficiently to actually know the propaganda situation, but if I had this government’s motives, I would issue press releases and hold press conferences pushing the modelling to the fore, knowing it would be a prime target for the corporate media. It would draw the media’s criticism away from the government, and it would provide the government with a convenient and essentially defenceless scapegoat after or during the disaster.
The government of course want it both ways. They want it to look as though the “lockdown” is not their fault, but they want the death toll to look like it’s not their fault either. This is a fundamental weakness of democracy; to get re-elected, a government has a strong incentive to divert blame elsewhere. I suspect that Labour would have gone for strong and early lockdown, accepting that they’d then be ridiculed by the corporate media. There would have been a much lower death toll, but the Conservative’s high death toll would never have occurred for comparison, so the corporate media would then have blamed Labour for the ensuing recession all the way to the next election…
– “Tried and tested public health measures and trust in an international cooperative body is what should have been stressed and acted upon”
Absolutely! When faced with an emergency, use the tried and tested, reliable, age-old tools. Gain time to develop and deploy more advanced measures, certainly, but procrastinating is inexcusable.
In practice, the modelling is of very limited relevance. All we needed in order to estimate the eventual death toll was the infection fatality rate. Additionally, knowing that covid-19 was novel implied that the entire population was extremely vulnerable, and covid-19 would spread very rapidly. But all of this was obvious anyway, from Wuhan, Beijing, the Diamond Princess, Taiwan, Hong Kong and South Korea.
The UK government had more than ample warning from other countries’ experience; it didn’t need the model, not in the slightest. Jeez, if I could see what was coming there’s no way the government could have been taken by surprise, not with all its additional staff and resources. It takes several days for the ICL model to produce output; probably the government just used that delay as an excuse for doing nothing for a little longer. It’s probably all about the Cheltenham Festival in fact, the Tories’ annual Spring piss-up and adultery opportunity.
The origin of SARS-CoV-2 debate.
Extensively referenced article in The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 27 May 2020, by Milton Leitenberg, a senior research associate at the Center for International and Security Studies at the University of Maryland (CISSM):
Did the SARS-CoV-2 virus arise from a bat coronavirus research program in a Chinese laboratory? Very possibly.
I reach the same three conclusions as I have done consistently.
1) Secrecy kills. All surveillance systems point in entirely the wrong direction. They snoop on the public, and deliver that data into the control of organisations. Those organisations are variously private/corporate or governmental. But organisation itself is the greatest amplifier of human ability, for good or for ill. Organisations must be permitted no secrecy, no concealment. If their work produces good, disclosure will distribute that good. If their work results in danger or damage, the people of the world have a right to know that, and understand everything about it. Competition is killing us and our world.
2) Biological laboratory security is hopelessly inadequate. These facilities must be in remote places, with live-in accommodation and on-site quarantine.
3) The US political mud-slinging over CoVID-19 is utterly hypocritical because this strongly appears to be yet another outsourcing issue:
– “Details of the most recent National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) grant for WIV bat coronavirus surveillance and WIV bat coronavirus gain of function research are publicly available” – NIAID is part of the US NIH. Article citation number 28:
Project Number: 2R01AI110964-06
Title: UNDERSTANDING THE RISK OF BAT CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCE
It seems to me that both the US and Chinese governments are seeding conspiracy theories to divert attention from their own contributions to what was a collaborative project.
Here’s another article on the same topic, with some simple explanation:
Lab-Made? SARS-CoV-2 Genealogy Through the Lens of Gain-of-Function Research
It all still remains circumstantial and all of what this author is saying is pointing out possibilities in an opinion piece, looking at existing evidence.
But let me add something else to fuel this fire. The Chinese discovered and sequences this virus in record time. They knew very well and feared its potential so much so that they took extreme measures to suppress it and managed to do so.
Some other countries were slow with much more disastrous consequences. Does this mean that the Chinese new more about the virus from the very beginning than they let on?
Hmm, there are indications both ways. Yes the genome was sequenced fast, suggesting that maybe they had a head start from existing knowledge of the virus and the way SARS-CoV-2 had been derived, but even China’s extreme measures were late, and if the joint US-Chinese NIAID project was the source, you’d have expected word to have got back to the US, yet the US’s responses have been among the worst. Mind you, maybe word did get back, but the Trump administration…
There you are. We have just got a step towards getting to the realisation that part of the problem is that there are unknown unknowns and also unknowable Unknowns.
Yuri Deigin:
– “But possibly, the biggest problem with the 4% difference argument is that it relies on RaTG13 being exactly what WIV says it is. If we are to seriously consider the lab leak hypothesis, we must concede that it does not make sense to blindly trust the data released by the very lab suspected of the leak. If the leak did occur, as is the premise of the lab hypothesis, then the description of what RaTG13 is could be furthering the goal of covering up the leak.
– Again, I am not claiming with certainty that is what is happening here. All I am saying is that this is what could have happened, and we need a lot more evidence before we can reach a definitive conclusion. One thing that could help rule out tampering with RaTG13 is having independent labs sequence the 2013 Yunnan samples that She Zhengli extracted RaTG13 from. WIV must still have them if they re-sequenced RaTG13 in 2020.”
Coronavirus breakthrough: dexamethasone is first drug shown to save lives
In a large trial the drug was found to reduce the mortality in severe cases of covid-19 on ventilators or those needing oxygen therapy by 20-30%.
Dexamethasone is a steroid which is widely used and cheap and with few side effects. There is a good experience of using this drug in ITU and in some cancers. It supresses the hyperreactive immune response that is seen in patients with severe disease. The drug has no effect in milder cases.
Some observations on today’s snapshot figures
Pop(M)
O rate
Pop. Density
What is apparent is that the rate of diagnosed infections vary between .005 %(China) and 1.2% (Chile).
The CFR vary from 1.4% (Russia) to 15.4% (France) with UK high at 14%. But so far as these figures show, density of population does not appear to be a major cause of increased infection.
SA, some questions: what is your source for the figures, and what is the formula for the O rate?
Perceiving trends in this pandemic has so many problems of variability of accuracy of data; some counties have tested a much higher proportion of the population than others, and most countries’ rate of testing has presumably increased; testing is targetted in various ways, very little of it is random and thus a representative sample of the population; attribution of cause of death probably varies a lot; we don’t have any metrics for either imposition of social restrictions or actual public behaviour in social distancing.
Maybe proxy data would serve us better. For instance, when considering diverse countries, the overall excess death rate is probably more reliable than the covid-19 death rate.
Population density is an interesting one because the overall population density of a country tells us hardly anything about, for instance, how often people inhale each other’s breath. England has a population density of 430 per square kilometre, but obviously the potential for cross-infection varies hugely between 430 people out looking for mushrooms compared with 430 people attending a meeting in the village hall.
What would serve as a good proxy for social proximity distribution? And what about social mixing, ie. unusual meetings between people as opposed to repeated ones? I suppose transport use might help – a distribution curve of number of journeys and their distance.
It’s frustrating. The things to be considered are so mundane, yet quantifying them is so elusive. I can certainly see the temptation to modelling – just write a program, let the machine crunch the numbers, and ponder upon the output at leisure. But I expect that hammering out good parameters and directly measurable proxies for them would provide a better route to being able to think about the problem directly.
Apologies for not explaining more the source of my data.
The data about no of cases reported per country and of deaths related to Covid-19 come from COVID-19 Dashboard by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The source for population and density come from World Population Review
The other figures are calculated by me. The Overall rate is the number of reported cases divided by the population of that country. The CFR is the number of deaths divided by number of cases. I guess the number of deaths divided by the population may also be useful.
Of course this is all governed by the robustness of the data in the first place as you point out and I agree that the excess death rates may be more indicative, but these are not easy to extract from the different countries. Of course the numbers of cases and deaths are also a function of where in the epidemic countries are. For example China is fairly advanced in this respect because they were the first and went through suppression and possible resurgence, whereas Russia and Brazil and other Latin American countries are very much on the steep rise arm.. Another piece of data worth looking at is the daily changes shown in my first link as a bar chart.
There are different patterns. Take a look at US. The chart shows that what has actually happened is very partial suppression and continuation at a high level.
Whereas the pattern for Italy shows a good suppression. UK is in between.
These charts are worth looking at because I think they reflect effectiveness of measures taken by each country. The initial firmness of the lockdown shown by countries like Spain, Italy, France, Austria and other European countries are seen in their charts, whereas the chart for Iran shows how relaxation of measures leads to a rebound.
Sorry Clark, it looks that the links I tried to post to individual countries does not work it just goes back to the dashboard but you can look at figures by clicking on each country and then click at daily change in the bar chart at the bottom of the page on the right side.
SA, absolutely no apologies necessary; I asked you to clarify and you did; job done, unlike responses from so many commenters I could name.
Yes, the bar charts for daily figures show the effectiveness or otherwise of the suppression responses. I frequently refer to the charts at Worldometers, and the following page has all countries classified as red, amber or green by the effectiveness of suppression:
https://www.endcoronavirus.org/countries
Something I’m fed up with from the denialists and minimisers are oversimplified legalistic interpretations, the most common of which is “Sweden has no lockdown, but…”. It’s public behaviour that affects the spread; emergency laws have only indirect effects.
Excellent new page at EndCoronavirus about green zones:
https://www.endcoronavirus.org/green-zones
Thank you. That is a good website and just provides the information I was looking for.
So. The “Vaccine Contaminants and Safety” thread comes to a shuddering halt. With fireworks…
Have you seen Dr Edd’s last contribution from 26/06. I think it said it all.
SA, yes, I saw it.
I find the situation very sad. Conspiracy theory not only displaces political awareness; those who accept it become so suspicious that they won’t even discuss it, to compare it with other ways of thinking. Anyone challenging any claim of any conspiracy theory that has been accepted becomes themselves suspected of being part of the conspiracy. It is a self-reinforcing belief system.
It is hugely damaging. Not only does it provide a ready supply of supporters for crooks like Geier and his son, and David Noakes; it also polarises debate, thereby obstructing progress in exposing genuine scientific corruption.
But always remember that conspiracy theory is a symptom not the cause. Secrecy and opacity in all their forms are the underlying problem. Their form is less extreme in science than in foreign policy, but more widespread.
July 11, 2020 at 05:24 #56409
So at last everyone seems to acknowledge that SARS-cov2 is a respiratory virus and that the predominant method of transmission is through aerosols and droplets. The predominant thrust of the prevention should have been social distancing, true quarantine in proper facilities of all diagnosed and suspected cases, wearing of face masks and avoidance of indoor crowding. Early diagnoses and contact tracing should then have been instigated but this can only be meaningful if proper wuarantine is implemented. Instead we went for a distraction of concentrating on hand washing and other rituals as a political distraction, being only a minor measure to reduce the infection rate. So much time was spent on sourcing expensive ventilators but little on prevention.
These are well tried and tested public health measures that are bread and butter of prevention of epidemics. Instead reliance was placed on high profile reliance on ‘data’ and ‘science’. Empty words used by ignorant politicians relying on unproven ‘modelling’ which of course is based on so many assumptions. No wonder the country and the planet are in such a state.
This was all known by the Chinese and Koreans and other Asian countries in January 2020. Why did it take so long for this to be realised by the rest of the world?
‘But always remember that conspiracy theory is a symptom not the cause.’
It is a reaction not a symptom. But now it is easy for governments to give out half truths and let the conspiracy theories make the rest of the case for them.
An example here is how incompetent our government has been in dealing with Covid-19 and some spent so much time instead concocting theories that it was just the flu, not only condoning actions by extreme right wing governments, but ignoring or even condoning their actions. We now have the major consequences of clamping down on dissent and secrecy in contract award produced by this emergency, and the anti- Vaxxers and Covid denialists have no comments to make.
Hello SA, good to see you back. I’ll reply as soon as I have time.
– “This was all known by the Chinese and Koreans and other Asian countries in January 2020. Why did it take so long for this to be realised by the rest of the world?”
Somebody else’s problem:
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Somebody Else’s Problem field theory – YouTube (3m 32s)
Something I find highly ironic about the modelling is that you reach almost the same predicted number of fatalities just by multiplying the IFR by the population.
– “But now it is easy for governments to give out half truths and let the conspiracy theories make the rest of the case for them”
I know. So disappointing, isn’t it?
– “…and the anti- Vaxxers and Covid denialists have no comments to make”
To be fair a couple of the most vocal managed to get themselves banned just in time.
Australia is leading the way together with US and UK in ‘weaponising’ the SARS-Cov2 pandemic and also now the developement of vaccines.
“MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Australia on Sunday added to growing pressure on China over its handling of the novel coronavirus, questioning its transparency and demanding an international investigation into the origins of the virus and how it spread.”
This was the first shot started by the Australian government and robustly refuted by China.
But the most recent spat is the recent story that Russia is trying to sabotage or steal research on the vaccine. Apparaently Canadian and UK intelligence have uncovered a plot by Russia. But meanwhile, scientists involved in the actual vaccine research are more wary of the US buying anything for their sole use, and probably then selling it for extortionate prices.
And Lisa Nandy has jumped on the Russian demonisation bandwagon and at the same time criticizing Corbyn. The woman is shameless.
Politics is broken, SA; join Extinction Rebellion! (If you haven’t already, of course.) You don’t have to get arrested; there are dozens of useful roles. At any action, the public come up and ask questions or argue or just get into conversations; anyone who can talk accurately about science will be busy all day.
The governments have broken and continue to break the social contract by not protecting the people; covid-19, climate change, ecological destruction, gross inequality or rampant poverty, it’s all the same thing. Governments’ power over the people has no legitimacy, which is why we peacefully break their laws, those of us who choose to getting arrested.
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Come and join us. Love and Rage.
Thanks for your answer and invitation. I admire those who give up a lot of their time and comfort in order to endure hardsguke you do. Sadly I can’t join for many reasons but I am with you in thoughts and spirit.
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Craig –
I follow you on Consortium News and am very impressed with your investigative writing. A public comment posted today to an article by Caitlin Johnstone on 7/19/20 really stirred my interest. The commenter (Antisandman) said that Julian Assange was not targeted for exposing war crimes but for threatening the international private banking cartel. He gave a time-line with very convincing support for his theory. I wonder if you have any particular insight on this. If true, it would be great to see it exposed. Perhaps in an article on CN.
Could you give the link to Caitlin Johnstone’s article, please. The only article of hers on 7/19/20 that I could find on Medium was about overpopulation.
On another matter, I did, however, come across this article by Caitlin on the Uighurs in China and the consequent western propaganda –
https://medium.com/@caityjohnstone/i-dont-always-believe-cia-narratives-but-when-i-do-i-believe-them-about-china-5c1b5ccf8d74
and the Twitter thread that relates to her article –
This thread is a reproduction for posterity of a good thread by @OohTheChilliOil, an account deleted by Twitter for unknown reasons, on the "Uighur Genocide". The only archives I've been able to find of this thread are damn near unreadable, so I'm piecing it back together here: pic.twitter.com/4ET5fjnjz9
— Caitlin Johnstone ⏳ (@caitoz) July 8, 2020
Sorry, I realise now that you meant Caitlin Johnstone’s article on Consortium News; I didn’t know she also wrote on that site. I still can’t find the article there – her last article is given as July 17th, 2020.
This* is a good update of some of the findings relating to Covid 19 written in an easy to understand style.
The salient points are:
The virus causes symptomatic disease in only a fifth of those infected and serious illness in only a quarter of those.
The virus can affect other organs either by direct invasion of cells or indirectly by damage to blood vessels or inappropriate activation of the immune system or clotting system of the Blood.
Long term immunity to virus still unknown.
Some people may have long term sequelae.
The multiplicity of organs affected is due to the ability of the virus to invade and multiply in cells using the ACE2 as a docking point, this receptor, involved in blood pressure regulation, is found in many cells and not just airways, the gut and heart muscle and most other organs.
* “We Thought It Was Just a Respiratory Virus: We were wrong” – UCSF Magazine (University of California San Francisco, Summer 2020)
Excellent, informative article. Thanks SA.
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The Moon of Alabama has a current thread about the Russian vaccine and MSM propagandistic distortions. Of course this was all preceded by the misinformation that the Kremlin had been trying to steal secrets of vaccines from U.K. and others.
For the RT-PCR test:
* true positives (“sensitivity”) are around 70%.
* true negatives (“specificity”) are around 95%.
This info is from BMJ propaganda to low-level quacks (“Practice Pointer”), but still. So prevalence is being over-estimated.
The government recently decided to say it had actually tested 1.3 million fewer people than it “thought” it had. That’s 2% of the population.
Although the 1.3m may have been for a different test. I dunno. I don’t believe a word of what the authorities or big business say about “statistics”. I take a Soviet view.
“ICL’s “total infected so far” figure seems to match post-peak antibody studies within a factor of two, which is damn good modelling for a brand new disease.”
Only a small number of tests (say a few thousand) are needed to estimate incidence (“total infected so far” per population), assuming the test works reasonably well. With the new SARS strain this happened through the biowar defence network and was done covertly. All sorts of tests are done covertly all the time. One can hardly talk about serious biowar defence unless this happens, routinely, even when there is no particular reason to think a particular pathogen is abroad. Otherwise an opponent with good BW offence will wipe the floor with you. Back tests can be run on samples collected earlier too, probably going back several years. I am sure they have had reasonably reliable and constantly updated current figures for “total infected so far” with SARS-CoV2 since March at the latest.
Officially the authorities probably don’t admit that a single covert SARS-CoV2 test of material taken even from a single individual was ever conducted, let alone tests for other kinds of nasty. “Ethics” and stuff.
“The SAGE committee were witnesses that the government had seen the numbers, denying the government the option of claiming ignorance post-disaster.”
What mechanism would hold the authorities to account? Few who comment on this blog believe the media would. Nor a parliamentary committee either. An inquiry chaired by his ennobled lordship or her ennobled ladyship who spent their career as a “red” judge or a senior mandarin?
Anyway, wait a while…a cull is coming and not just in what remains of the “care homes” this time.
“We tried loosening up a bit and giving the dirty proles the benefit of the doubt, treating them like adults, but they all went to Spain and came back with the lergy, and the blacks don’t listen anyway and reasoning with them won’t stop them partying in the streets”. These are the kind of extremely ugly attitudes that are prevalent among low-level managers of different types…
I meant
* true negatives (“sensitivity”) are around 70%.
* true positives (“specificity”) are around 95%.
Just for background…
Let’s assume the above figures and that 6% of people are infected.
A person is chosen from the population at random.
They test positive.
Before the test, the probability they were infected was 6%.
After they test positive, what is the probability they are infected?
Any NHS medics reading this might like to have a go at answering (without checking any “practice notes” or calling your insurer to check whether you’re covered for ballsing it up) …
…and the answer is…
the probability is 16.8%.
Working:
prior odds = 0.06 / 0.94 = 0.0638298
Bayes factor = likelihood ratio = true positive / false negative = 0.95 / 0.3 = 3.1666667
posterior odds = prior odds * LR = 0.2021277
convert odds to probability:
posterior probability = (prior odds) / (1 + prior odds) = 0.2021277 / 1.2021277
= 0.1681416
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The Value of “Cognitive Humility”
Philosophy September 19, 2014 / By Annie Murphy Paul
Strategies for “debiasing” our judgments.
“Quite possibly the best fish and chips in central London.” “Probably the oldest pub in Oxford.” “Might well be the finest Indian curry in Euston.”
These are signs I saw on my travels through Britain this past week—advertisements promoted by the restaurants themselves, mind you, not lukewarm reviews on Yelp.com. They struck me in part because they’re so different from the blatantly boastful ads common in the U.S., and also because they seemed like minor examples of a weighty virtue: cognitive humility.
I first encountered that term in the syllabus of a course taught by David Brooks. Brooks, the New York Times op-ed columnist, has for the past couple of years taught a course called “Humilty” at Yale, my alma mater. The purpose of the course, according to its description in the catalog, is to study “traditions of modesty and humility in character building and political leadership,” and to explore “the premise that human beings are blessed with many talents but are also burdened by sinfulness, ignorance, and weakness.”
Last spring, Brooks asked me to come in and talk to his students on the day they were to consider humility from a cognitive perspective: that is, what it would mean to recognize our own mental limits. The undergrads had read Daniel Kahneman’s book Thinking, Fast and Slow, a very accessible and enjoyable account of the psychologist’s work on cognitive biases. I shared with them a couple of my own pieces, on avoiding overconfidence and overcoming the “curse of expertise.”
I found myself thinking of that class again this week; there’s nothing like stumbling around in a foreign country (even one where they speak English) to make you aware of your own limitations. Exposure to other cultures (whether through travel or through encounters in everyday life) is one way we can keep ourselves cognitively humble; such experiences invariably remind us that our own perspective on the world is limited, and only one among many. Learning new skills is another sure way to promote cognitive modesty: it’s useful to feel yourself an inept beginner again, especially if you’ve gotten too used to being competent.
And lastly, we can apply Kahneman’s own strategy for “debiasing” judgments: simply, to consider alternative scenarios or outcomes. Often we are so sure that things will work out the way we expect that we fail to account for other possibilities. Consider-an-alternative is quite possibly the best way to maintain our cognitive humility—in London, or anywhere else.
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Possibly Balaji Srinivasan, the founder of Bitcoin startup 21.Co, will be the Head of the United State of America agency for the supervision of food and medications. Often, you are going to find exceedingly many Bitcoin fans in the crew of the United State President Donald Trump.
As certain stage of success ceases to be the situation for more success. As top managers don’t need to exhibit success to be appointed to the highest position of another organization, so does a serial entrepreneur like Balaji Srinivasan now not need to show progress to qualify himself for greater professions.
In January 2017, Donald Trump the President of the United State declared that the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Bitcoin Organization 21.Co possibly would come to be the Head of the Foods and Drug Administration (FDA). FDA is responsible for the supervision and management of any product that deals with health, Food and Drugs.
The reason for Srinivasan’s appointment could no longer be the success of his Bitcoin Corporation 21.Co. After he had raised $116 million, the best funding a Bitcoin company ever got, for his plan, to convey a mining-chip in every device, he used to be in no way in a position to meet the significant expectation.
The only hardware product his corporation ever created, the 21 Bitcoin pc, shouldn’t be much more than a very high priced Raspberry Pi, whose applied mining chip does more often than not no longer even pay for the power expenditures The platform, in which 21.Co wants to facilitate the trade of micro-services of desktops towards Bitcoin, stagnates; the program, to buy and promote the offerings, remains alpha or beta; and the website of the company is silent since June 2016. The revolution Srinivasan promised in flowery phrases has no longer emerge as proper by now, and perhaps the slow progress is the intent why he applies for a new job that has nothing to do with Bitcoin.
For the job as the Head of the FDA, Srinivasan is qualified through former firms and a precise political attitude. Earlier than 21.Co he centered and led the biotech manufacturer Counsyl and developed a scan, with which it may be examined during being pregnant if the unborn baby will suffer from Down Syndrome or other severe genetically caused sickness. Additionally, Srinivasan is legendary for his libertarian angle he ideally expresses by means of a medium the president appears to like:
Shortly after the nomination, nevertheless, Srinivasan deleted all his former tweets. But a lot of them may also be accessed on archive.Is; the journals Gizmodo quote a few of them to show that Srinivasan considers the company mostly as an concern to innovation.
Srinivasan isn’t the primary pro-Bitcoin persona Trump nominates for greater positions. Earlier Peter Thiel joined Trumps “Presidential Transition staff executive Committee.” The owner of PayPal, billionaire, and tech-investor spent one million greenbacks for Trump’s campaign. In line with him, with developing a new, free currency, Bitcoin finished anything PayPal failed to provide. He ascribes Bitcoin the advantage to vary the world, and he invested a couple of million in the Bitcoin fee processor BitPay and – concentration please: Balaji Srinivasan’s 21.Co.
Perhaps essentially the most open Bitcoin fan round Trump, however, is his introduced submit for the office of management and budget, Mick Mulvaney. The Republican has praised that Bitcoin cannot be manipulated with the aid of the government, and he based “Bitcoin Caucus” with Jared Polis, an initiative to raise cognizance about Bitcoin in Washington. After he and Polis had co-operated for two years with Jerry Brito’s lobby workforce Coin middle, the latter attributed Mulvaney as a “ahead-pondering leadership on blockchain technological know-how” which is “unmatched” in Congress. Beside Bitcoin, Mulvaney said that the Blockchain has the knowledge, “to revolutionize the monetary offerings enterprise, the U.S. Economic system, and the supply of presidency offerings.”
On top of this Trump engaged the tech-entrepreneurs Elon Musk (Tesla), Travis Kalanick (Uber), and Indra Nooyi (PepsiCo) as strategic consultants. At the same time they are not explicitly lovers, they appear to be open towards Bitcoin and admire the skills of Blockchain science. At the same time it remains an open query, if Trump can be a just right president for the United States, and if Srinivasan will be a excellent chief of the FSA, it appears to end up more and more apparent, that President Trump will likely be no catastrophe for Bitcoin and the Blockchain.
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From ranches to urban destinations to unusual roadside attractions, this list of best places to visit in Nebraska has something that will delight everyone. Nicknamed the Cornhusker State, Nebraska has a lot to offer. The Nebraska landscape holds some fascinating attractions for those who take the time to explore it, from Chimney Rock to the beautiful scenery of the Sandhills. Lincoln, the state capitol, and Omaha are the two main population centers. The bluffs along the Missouri River in northeastern Nebraska offer natural beauty with miles of densely wooded areas and pristine waterfalls, while central Nebraska’s tall grass prairies and scattered woodlands preserve the state’s homesteading heritage.
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Things to do in Omaha Nebraska - Top 15 Best Fun Things to do
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Omaha, the seat of the Douglas County and the largest city of the Nebraska County, is situated in United States of America’s Midwestern region on the river Missouri. Being the country’s forty-fourth largest city and the sixtieth most populated metropolitan area, the city of Omaha has much potential as a tourist spot. Although the city has often been overlooked by visitors and tourists, the much interesting aspects of the city are yet to be explored by many of them. The importance of the city as a tourist’s attraction can only be felt by paying an exclusive visit to this city and trying some of the most fun things to do in Omaha Nebraska.
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What makes a city a great place to raise a family? Our list of the top 10 best places to raise a family in US include those that have low unemployment, low crime rates, reasonable costs of living, and home prices that aren’t out of the range of most Americans. Other important points, such as the best schools, plenty of parks and recreational spaces, and the potential for growth were also included in compiling this list. Which of these best places to raise a family in US are interesting to you?
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7. Madison, Wisconsin
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Amish man charged with driving buggy drunk
Rossiter, Pa. — State police have charged a Pennsylvania Amish man with driving his buggy while drunk as two of his four passengers rode on the roof.
Police also have cited 18-year-old Robert Miller, of Punxsutawney, and his four friends who were riding with him with underage drinking. The four ranged in age from 16 to 20. The legal drinking age in Pennsylvania is 21.
The charges, announced Wednesday, stem from the police stop July 8 in Canoe Township, Indiana County.
Police say all five had been drinking and had alcoholic beverages with them.
In Pennsylvania, it’s illegal to drive if one’s blood-alcohol content is 0.08 percent or greater. For underage drinkers, the threshold is just 0.02 percent.
Online court records didn’t list attorneys for the suspects.
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Trieu: Evans, Long among UM freshmen likely to play in opener
Allen Trieu
Michigan signed a top-10 class a year ago (No. 7 in the country on Scout), and while top classes are not a guarantee for success in college, the Wolverines’ true freshman class is validating that ranking so far during fall camp.
Several true freshmen have been mentioned by insiders, players and during head coach Jim Harbaugh’s press conferences as standouts the last month. With the Wolverines set to play their first game on Saturday against Hawaii, these are the five most likely new faces to see the field.
Defensive end Rashan Gary: The nation’s top recruit last season, Gary has spent a good amount of camp with the first team. While his teammates and coaches are tempering the excitement some, it is a good bet he starts against Hawaii at the “anchor,” a strongside defensive end position. Even if he is not out there the very first snap, expect to see a lot of him throughout the day.
Offensive lineman Ben Bredeson: Bredeson was the top-rated recruit in the Midwest last year, but it can be difficult to step in as a true freshman on the offensive line, so his rise up the depth chart can be considered a slight surprise. What may be most surprising is the challenge he has made at the left tackle spot after many believed he would be a college guard during the recruiting process. His versatility is a plus though, and he could play both tackle and guard this weekend.
Running back Chris Evans: Evans, a four-star recruit, has been one of the most talked-about players during camp with his elusiveness and pass-catching skills among the attributes that have earned praise. He brings a change of pace to the Wolverine offense and he can be moved around in different formations. Sweeps, screens and more traditional handoffs are all possibilities, but he is expected to see carries behind De’Veon Smith and Ty Isaac.
Linebacker Devin Bush: The Wolverines needed linebacker help in the 2016 class and Bush was a big get in filling that need. He enrolled early, giving himself a leg up on the competition. While he is not likely to start on Saturday, he is expected to play behind Mike McCray.
Cornerback David Long: Long has been one of the talks of fall camp. His speed, competitiveness and ball skills make him a good bet to play early. Jourdan Lewis and Channing Stribling have the starting spots, but behind them, Long is one of the players who will come in when Hawaii goes to four wides, which they will with some frequency.
2018 prospect explains U-M decommitment
The Michigan Insider’s Josh Newkirk traveled to Hoschton (Ga.) to see Jalil Irvin and his Stone Mountain squad on Friday. Irvin recently decommitted from the Wolverines and gave an explanation.
“The major reason was a lack of communication,” he said. “I haven’t talked to the coaches in two months. I was thinking, ‘Why would I stay committed here, when I haven’t heard from them in two months?’ So I decommitted and I picked up two offers (Georgia and Virginia Tech) the same day, actually.”
Irvin still referred to Michigan as a “dream school” and says he will visit for a game this season.
Wolverine commits play big in Week 1
Nearly all of Michigan’s commits were in action this weekend and several turned in impressive performances. One of the most eye-catching was St. Joseph (Mich.) defensive end Corey Malone-Hatcher, who actually played at Michigan Stadium and helped his team defeat Kalamazoo Central with a 10-tackle, four-sack day.
Quarterback Dylan McCaffrey’s Highlands (Colo.) Ranch Valor Christian team lost to Saguaro (Ariz.) but McCaffrey played well in defeat, completing 18-of-24 passes for 205 yards and a touchdown with two rushing touchdowns.
Los Lunas (N.M.) won its first game 64-20 behind Wolverine commit O’Maury Samuels, who rushed for 186 yards and three touchdowns.
Defensive line commit James Hudson had two sacks to help seal Toledo (Ohio) Central Catholic’s win over Columbus Bishop Hartley.
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Allen Trieu began covering the state of Michigan for Scout.com in 2005 and began managing the entire Midwest in 2009. He has been featured on the Big Ten Network on its annual Signing Day Show. His Michigan and Michigan State recruiting columns appear weekly at detroitnews.com.
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ECI conducts training for General, Police & Expenditure Observers
ECI conducts day long sessions to brief the General, Police and Expenditure Observers for the forthcoming Elections As a run up to the forthcoming Elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of four States, the Election Commission of India today organized the 1st briefing for Observers to be deployed in the Poll going States. […]
BJP issues 99 names for Odisha assembly election
BJP Thursday announced names of its candidates for 99 of the 147 Assembly seats in Odisha which will go for a simultaneous polls along with Lok Sabha in four phases beginning from April 11.
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Election Commission of India announces Schedule for the General Elections to the Legislative Assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Mizoram & Telangana, 2018 The terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan & Mizoram are normally due to expire as follows: State From To Assembly Seat Chhattisgarh 06.01.2014 05.01.2019 90 Madhya Pradesh […]
Election Commission of India to ensure distribution of Photo Voter Slips to all voters
To ensure that Photo Voter Slips are distributed to all the voters during the forthcoming Assembly elections of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Rajasthan, the Commission has directed the Chief Electoral Officers (CEO) to streamline the distribution of Photo Voter Slips by Booth Level Officers. The Commission has reiterated its instructions of 21st March, 2014, according […]
Election Commission receives complaint against Rahul Gandhi and TV channels for telecast of his interview
14/12/2017 07/08/2018 Chief ReporterLeave a Comment on Election Commission receives complaint against Rahul Gandhi and TV channels for telecast of his interview
Election Commission today received Reports & Complaints to the effect that some of TV channels in Gujarat have displayed interview given by Sh. Rahul Gandhi of Indian National Congress, in which Sh. Rahul Gandhi has been talking about election to Legislative Assembly of Gujarat, which are currently in progress and for which 2nd phase of […]
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Browse Weber
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Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments' origins can be traced back to Flatiron Mandolin and Banjo Company in Bozeman, Montana. Several partners started the company around 1987, just before Flatiron become part of Gibson Guitar. The "Montana era" of Gibson/Flatiron is remembered for consistent, high quality instruments.
In 1996, Gibson decided to move Flatiron to Nashville. Bruce Weber, the general manager and head luthier of the Gibson/Flatiron Division founded Sound To Earth, Ltd. in order to pursue his own vision and to remain in Montana.
In March of 1997, Bruce Weber, Joe Schneider, Bob McMurray, Steve Birch and Paula Lewis created the Sound to Earth shop in Bruce's barn, excited to build acoustic instruments their way. They were soon joined by Helen Beausoleil and Vern Brekke and others who had worked with them over the years.
In 1998, with orders coming in and an expanding line of mandolin family instruments, Bruce moved the shop into an expanded area in Belgrade, Montana. It was a time of enormous creativity and around 20 different models of mandolins were established, as well as a mandola, octave and mandocello in each model. These models cover the entire range of
music genres through instrument design. Weber acoustic instruments cover many price ranges by offering models that are simplified to the basics, als the way highly ornamental instruments with special woods. Every instrument we make receives the same, painstaking attention to detail in building and tonal excellence. There is always room at Weber for new ideas, while keeping the beauty and integrity of the traditional.
In 2004, the Weber shop moved to the old Logan school which is located about 25 miles west of Bozeman. The spacious school building, built in 1922, had many big windows, wood floors and the Gallatin River right across the road. With the extra space came new acoustic instruments. Bruce designed and built his Archtop and Shallow Carved Guitars introduced in 2005. Next, a core group with Bruce in the lead, designed and introduced the Weber line of resonator guitars in 2007.
Over time, Weber mandolins, mandolas, octave mandolins, mandocellos, arch-top guitars and resonator guitars earned a reputation as the finest such custom acoustic instruments made.
Bruce Weber and Two Old Hippies owner, Tom Bedell met in 2011, and it was clear they were kindred spirits. They shared a passion for building extraordinary instruments and a similar philosophy in how they respected and cared for their teams.
In 2012, Weber officially joined the Two Old Hippies family. Bruce Weber continues to oversee instrument development and quality, as well as guiding the build processes, continuing as the patriarch of all Weber instruments. This move has allowed Bruce to return to his first love: hand-building exquisite Weber instruments. In March 2013 Weber craftspeople were relocated from Logan, Montana to Bend, Oregon to build Weber instruments under Bruce's guidance.
Bruce commented about the transition, "Our ability to create amazing and unique instruments has expanded incredibly with the capabilities of Tom's new facility and the resources that are now available to us. I’m honored to be included in Tom’s dream and admire his dedication to assembling a great team in a great location to build awesome acoustic instruments."
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Lotus Engineering launches new battery test facilities to support booming EV sector
Designed to help meet increasing demand for new UK-based battery testing to support EV supply chain & OEMs, Lotus Engineering's Project BattCon is a pilot project introducing containerised battery test facilities.
Lotus Engineering is launching a pilot containerised battery testing facility to assess energy storage solutions for the booming electric vehicle (EV) sector. Containers will be in operation at Lotus HQ in Hethel, Norfolk, plus at Lotus' new Advanced Technology Centre in Wellesbourne, West Midlands, providing a fast, cost-effective & efficient solution for companies developing new batteries.
It will allow Lotus Engineering to carry out various battery cell, module and pack characterisation tests, performance evaluations, and component and lifetime testing under controlled conditions. Early feasibility study support and validation of mature designs for implementation into new vehicles will also be available.
The project has been named BattCon, an abbreviation of Battery Containerised Test Facility. The ‘containers’ are individual walk-in laboratories and will be in operation at Lotus HQ in Hethel, Norfolk, as well as at the new Lotus Advanced Technology Centre in Wellesbourne, West Midlands. Each is the size of a standard 40ft shipping container and so can easily be packed up and transported as a mobile testing unit, available to Lotus Engineering customers wherever they are. Lotus has three operational units as part of the pilot scheme.
For clients, Lotus Engineering will offer an EV safety-compliant workshop facility with specialist staff experienced in testing batteries. Companies new to the EV field, and those who would otherwise need to invest in additional test facilities, will have access to a fast, efficient and cost-effective solution to develop new technologies and speed up their route to market. For Lotus itself, the new technology will support ambitious plans to launch a new range of performance vehicles.
Lotus Engineering has a wealth of experience in the design and engineering of EVs and other alternative propulsion powertrains dating back two decades. While many of the programmes remain confidential, the consultancy’s work on the Tesla Roadster (2008-12) is the best-known example.
Matt Windle, Executive Director, Engineering at Lotus commented: “As the race intensifies for automotive and other sectors to develop new and novel battery technologies, there will be increased demand for suitable testing facilities. Project BattCon begins to address this problem by evaluating how Lotus Engineering can meet the battery testing opportunities for the UK supply chain and OEMs.”
Services available include capacity determination, resistance mapping, current and power mapping, open circuit voltage determination and heat capacity. Lifetime testing is comprised of low-voltage cycling, high-voltage cycling, self-discharge determination, storage ageing, cycle ageing, drive cycle ageing and orientation. One of the three Lotus containers features an ambient chamber, the temperature of which can be raised or lowered to replicate climatic extremes around the world.
The pilot project will conclude in spring 2021 and is co-funded by: the Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF), part of the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC); Innovate UK, part of UK Research & Innovation; the UK Government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Department for International Trade (DIT). Upon completion, the project will be evaluated and a decision taken about its future.
About Lotus Engineering
Lotus Engineering is the consultancy division of Lotus and provides a comprehensive range of technical services to many of the world’s best-known automotive manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers. It is internationally recognised for its long-standing contribution to ground-breaking automotive engineering and vehicle development. In 2020 it is celebrating 40 years since it was formally incorporated.
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Tigers deal Prince Fielder to Rangers
Richard Durrett
The Texas Rangers acquired first baseman Prince Fielder and cash considerations from the Detroit Tigers for second baseman Ian Kinsler, the Rangers confirmed Wednesday night.
The trade agreement was first reported by CBSSports.com.
Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski called his counterpart in Texas, Jon Daniels, Tuesday morning and floated the idea of trading Fielder for Kinsler.
"Dave called yesterday and threw out the concept," Daniels said. "We had a little dialogue before on it. From there, David and I had a series of phone calls and both sides were interested and we got the money where both sides could live with it."
It was made official Wednesday evening. As part of the deal, the Tigers are sending $30 million to Texas to offset Fielder's cost, senior baseball analyst Keith Law confirmed. Fielder had to approve the deal and did.
Fielder still has $168 million due to him over the next seven seasons, so Texas will pay him $138 million over that period.
Kinsler is guaranteed $62 million over the next four seasons, which includes a $5 million buyout on his 2018 club option. In total, Detroit will pay $92 million in the deal -- $62 million to Kinsler and $30 million to Texas for Fielder.
The Tigers were not among the teams on Kinsler's no-trade list.
Fielder, 29, hit .279 with 25 homers and 106 RBIs in 2013, his second season in Detroit. He gives the Rangers a power-hitting, left-handed hitter for the middle of their lineup, something Daniels listed as the top priority heading into the offseason.
"He fits what we're looking for -- a middle-of-the-order power threat that is durable and plays to win," Daniels said. "He's a good complement with Adrian Beltre in the middle of our order."
Daniels added that Fielder will be the primary first baseman and that the club is still figuring out Mitch Moreland's role.
The Tigers get a three-time All-Star second baseman and someone who has hit in various parts of the lineup. Kinsler, 31, batted .277 with 13 homers and 72 RBIs last season.
The move gives the Tigers some contract relief and it opens the door to put prospect Nick Castellanos at third base and shifting Miguel Cabrera, the two-time defending AL MVP, to first base.
The Texas Rangers sent this image featuring Ian Kinsler to prospective ticket buyers on Thursday morning. The Rangers quickly realized their mistake, however, and sent out a new image featuring Elvis Andrus. Texas Rangers
The Rangers can put highly-touted prospect Jurickson Profar at second base in Kinsler's place, relieving the logjam at middle infield.
It's the first headline-grabbing move of baseball's offseason, and it involves two of the American League's top teams. Detroit has won three consecutive AL Central titles and reached the World Series in 2012, while Texas won the AL pennant in 2010 and 2011.
But neither team was about to stand pat. With stars like Fielder, Justin Verlander, Cabrera and Anibal Sanchez in the fold, Detroit's payroll had become one of the game's biggest, and although Fielder hit 55 home runs over the last two years for the Tigers, his numbers dipped this season and he struggled in the playoffs when Detroit lost to Boston in the AL Championship Series.
The trade could give Detroit more financial flexibility, with Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer a season away from free agency.
Daniels acknowledged that Fielder is coming off a season in which many of his offensive numbers were the worst of his career. But the general manager added that the Rangers likely couldn't make the deal if Fielder had played as well as he had in the past.
Fielder's batting average (.279), home runs (25), OPS (.819) and slugging percentage (.457) were all down from 2012. The slugging, OPS and homers were the lowest of his career.
Still, Fielder has been durable -- at least 157 games in each of his eight full seasons -- and despite the drop in his numbers last season, is still very productive and brings a big bat to the Rangers' lineup.
"If anybody feels like that's a sign of things to come that he's slipping, you may not like the deal," Daniels said. "We don't feel that way. We're excited by what we see of him in the future."
As for where Fielder will bat, manager Ron Washington hasn't decided that yet. He did say he wants to leave Beltre at the cleanup spot.
Washington said he is excited to write Fielder's name on the lineup card next season.
"He has presence," Washington said. "He's been a very productive player. He's a winning player. I do believe he'll fit well in this clubhouse."
Information from The Associated Press and senior baseball analyst Keith Law was used in this report.
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Throes + The Shine
Electro, Rock
Rock meets kuduro
Batida, Buraka Som Sistema, Baloji, Spoek Mathambo
Two kuduro singers meet two rock guys.
by Gonçalo Castro
If you would have visited Porto in 2011, you would never have guessed that a group like Throes + The Shine was trying out a new musical breed right then. It all began at a small festival where the two acts where playing (Throes are the rock duo, The Shine are the kuduro singers), and a certain vibe that they needed to collaborate with each other became clear. But how would it work, a post-hardcore act joining African singers in love with rap and R&B? They recorded one song – and everything was clear.
‘Batida’ is the perfect introduction to rockuduro. And what is rockuduro? Rock + kuduro = rockuduro! Simple. A rock guitar, drums and two kuduro vocals to rap. Rockuduro was the name of the first album Throes + The Shine released back in 2012. It was written and recorded in just seven days, because they needed to have songs to showcase at a festival they were invited to play. Straight from their head to the mixing table. So much raw energy, so much power, so many BPM. The reviews of their live performances were amazing. It was, from the very start, a real party. Those African vibes mixed with the rock drive became synonymous for a good night out with friends.
It became clear that they had struck something, a unique sound. In 2014, they released their second album Mambos de Outros Tipos, which retained their high energy and drive and took them to festivals like Roskilde, Lowlands and Rock en Seine. They became a regular presence on European stages, with tours in Belgium, The Netherlands, France and other countries.
Last year, they went to the studio with producer Moulinex. They wanted to stir things up, so Moulinex brought a bit more electronica into their sound without losing their DNA. And with the help of an MPC, some samples and some new friends, they wrote 10 brand new songs with many more flavours. They added female vocals (Da Chick from Portugal and La Yargentinian La Yegros), then when touring, they met the Colombian act Meridian Brothers and Congolese singer Pierre Kwenders. More Africa, more Latin America, more soul. More flavours, more colours, more energy.
They don’t fool around. Throes + The Shine really want to continue on their path, spreading the love and shaking the floor. They feed off the energy of their audience, even if no one is looking. That’s why every album and live performance by them should have a label that reads: “Beware! You might feel on fire after this!”
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Cameron Herold built three $100-million dollar (+) companies -
- Former Chief Operating Officer of the worlds-largest residential junk removal company; growing revenues from $2 Million to $106 Million in just six years while nurturing award-winning workplace cultures.
- President of the worlds-largest private currency used by over 30,000 companies across the globe; grew the valuation of the company from $2M to $64M in 2 years; sold the company at the high in 2000.
- Top-rated lecturer at the EO/MIT Entrepreneurial Masters Program and a powerful and effective speaker at EO/YPO & Vistage events around the world.
- Landed over 5,000 media placements in six years - including coverage on Oprah, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, Fortune and 17 spots on Dr. Phil.
- Mentor to select entrepreneurial, high-growth CEOs and their teams working globally -- in over 30 countries.
Throughout his career, Cameron Herold has been instrumental in the successful sale, branding, and integration of a remarkable 500 business locations with three major companies. He may be best known as a driving force behind 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s spectacular growth from $2 Million to $106 Million in revenue in just six years. But this dynamic leader has been an entrepreneurial innovator since launching his first company at the age of 21.
His wide range of executive roles has given him expertise across all aspects of business, from strategic planning, operations, people, sales, marketing, call centers, and PR. Combined with hands-on experience negotiating corporate acquisitions and developing numerous strategic partnerships, there are few real-world business challenges he hasn’t faced.
Now, as the founder of BackPocket COO, Cameron mentors a select class of proven CEOs, entrepreneurs and their teams, helping them navigate growth, leadership, and building their own unique company cultures. He reaches an even broader audience through his content-driven presentations to groups of entrepreneurs, speaking in over twenty countries, on five continents, in just five years.
With Cameron’s direction, support, and proven strategies, these companies are super-charging their growth and profitability, while nurturing the kind of unique workplace cultures that attract top talent.
To book Cameron Herold call Executive Speakers Bureau at 901-754-9404.
Leadership -- Letters to My Younger Self
After nearly seven years and being in the role of chief operating officer of a company that grew from $2 Million to $106 Million, Cameron wanted the lessons he’d learned to sink in. So, over the period of the three months immediately following leaving the company, he wrote for twenty minutes every day in a journal to capture what I’d learned. He wrote lists. He mind-mapped. He just wrote. He learned about himself during that period of reflecting. Leadership lessons he wished he’d known 20 years earlier but no one had taught him.
During this session Cameron will share fifty-eight hardcore leadership lessons that he'd actually learned in 20 years of building 4 fast growth companies.
This is the perfect keynote or workshop session for all conferences where managers or leaders are in attendance.
An easy, fast paced, fun session, that will leave everyone in the room completely engaged, and filled to the brim with new lessons to become better leaders themselves.
Time: 75 minutes, including Q&A session
Creating A World Class Company Culture
In this invigorating presentation, Cameron shares the secrets he has used to create truly amazing high-growth workplace cultures, including one company he led being rated #2 in Canada’s Best Places to Work as awarded by Canadian Business magazine and twice rated #1 Best Places to Work in BC as awarded by BC Business Magazine. He’s also formally mentored four others now ranked among the best to work for in their countries as well. This is some of the best content he teaches yearly at EO’s Entrepreneurial Masters Program held at MIT's Endicott House.
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How to use a unique visioning process called a Vivid Vision™ to create total alignment in your employees and have them reading your mind
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Managing business growth can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also be an intimidating one. In this dynamic speech, Cameron reveals the systems all companies need to grow and how to do it while making a profit.
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Leading a business is an emotional journey of extreme highs and challenging lows. In this insightful talk, Cameron reveals detailed strategies to help CEOs, entrepreneurs – their teams & spouses – manage these emotions effectively.
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Weightlifter Joshua beats the lockdown blues
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A young athlete, who was born with dwarfism, started turning into a lockdown couch potato, but now he’s got his mojo back, and he’s helping others by showing them how he did it.
Joshua van Staden, 19, got into sport through swimming at Vista Nova High School. After high school, he was introduced to field events and fell in love with shot put and javelin.
In 2019, he represented South Africa at the World Para Athletics Junior Championships in Nottwil, Switzerland, and brought home a silver medal.
He was also awarded Junior Para Athlete of the Year in 2019 by Cape Winelands, and all his achievements earned him a bursary to Stellenbosch University, where he’s a first-year theology student.
This July, he was supposed to have gone to Germany to compete in the Para Athletics championships, but Covid-19 stopped that, and instead, during lockdown, Joshua found himself sitting at home and gaining a lot of weight. It came to a point, he says, that he realised he had to take action.
“I had to be honest with myself, and it was harsh.
“There was a point where I even cried – no flower grows without rain,” he says.
“I got emotional because I felt this was too much.
“Athletics was my escape from the realities I face in the world, from the realities I face daily regarding my self-esteem and bullying.
“ It gave me a sense of pride. Now the world is basically on pause, so it’s either I evolve or stay the same person.”
He challenged himself to start getting fit again.
He went on Facebook, looking for exercises to suit his workout routine.
“It started with push-ups and with doing social media fitness challenges,” says Joshua, who has shed 15kg in the past two months.
“I know other people who are dwarfs, and I know a lot of people with disabilities,” he says, “but not many of them are active because of the way they perceive their disability as something that weighs them down, not something they can use to set them free.”
During his transformation, Joshua decided to share his workout videos on Facebook to help others who might have let themselves go during the lockdown.
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Lesson Plan Focus: Online digital research skills using critical media literacy
Class: Dance 1 Grade: 9-12 Co-Curricular: Technology, Digital Reading
Time Allotment: 5-6 class periods (56 minutes) (This will be taught after teaching annotation)
CA Visual Performing Arts Standards Addressed:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem.
Evaluate an author's premises, claims, and evidence by corroborating or challenging them with other information.
Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources.
Students will take a position (previously assigned by teacher) to support or oppose the main question at hand.
Students will be able to access various websites and research articles to support or negate their position.
Students will be able to analyze data using the five key questions of media literacy.
Students will be able to work independently and as a group.
Big Idea / Concept: All media messages are constructed and different people experience the same media message differently. Media messages have embedded values and points of view.
Enduring Understanding(s):
We should or should not have dance in the public school with evidence provided by research.
Media messages are organized and reconstructed to show opinion.
What Essential Question(s) will be considered:
Should we have dance in the public schools?
Five Key Questions of Media Literacy:
Who created this message?
What techniques are used to attract my attention?
How might different people understand this message differently from me?
What lifestyles, values, and points of view are represented in, or omitted from, this message?
Why was this message sent?
Knowledge, Skills, Understanding
Acquiring and Developing Skills: To explore a range of websites and research data bases to gather evidence to support their claim in the debate.
Selecting and Acquiring Skills and Tactics: To develop a better understanding of research data bases and digital media.
Knowledge of critical literacy and digital reading: To recognize and design information to support and oppose the position for the debate.
Evaluating and Improving Performance: To improve vocabulary, listening, and speaking skills during the debate.
Materials/Equipment/Resources/Facilities
School Loop, Smart Phone, Computer (Library/Computer Lab)
Summary: Students will be put in two groups for the debate. The pro side will support the position of dance in the public school and the con side will oppose. Each group will be assigned a manager and assistant manager that will support their group and will report to instructor directly. Advise the students that after school they will be in environments that they will have to work independently and then come together as a team. Everyone must do their part and will be held accountable for the work and information they bring to the table. The teacher will be grading the manager and the assistants as individuals and leaders, while the managers will be scoring your group participation.
Anticipatory Set: (1 min.) “We are going to research our issue. After you brainstorm pro and con sides managers should delegate what each student should focus on. When you find a website, article, or review you will look at the five key questions of media literacy and fill out your form for at least 5 sources.”
Procedure: Students will each be working at their own station in a group pod. They are to locate the form and critically evaluate the sources they find.
(44 min.) Students have time to work independently within their group. (Teacher will rotate through groups to see how they are work productively.)
(10 min.) Closing “pow wow” lead my managers. (Teacher should visit both sides and ask questions pertaining to what they discovered and ask thought provoking questions for them to think about for tomorrow)
Collaboration: Working as a group cooperatively.
Closure: (1 min) “Thank you for working diligently and making progress in proving your thoughts or ideas. Today you started on your journey in the world of research and tomorrow you will continue on your journey. Have a beautiful day.”
Evidence of Learning: Final Debate and information presented in argument
Assessment Plan:
Formative: Observation, group locker updates, small group discussion, daily check in with manager and assistant manager of group
Summative: Research form of media literacy and final debate with arguments presented logically following guidelines of debate.
Research: Key Questions for Media Literacy Form
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BY foxsports • October 10, 2011
Sebastian Vettel knows there's work coming up. But that doesn't mean the youngest racer to win two straight Formula One titles can't belt out a few numbers at a karaoke bar.
Vettel's next race is less than a week away, and his Red Bull team packed up and headed off for South Korea. That left Vettel with a day off Monday following a night out and doing what any 24-year-old on the top of his game might do - singing with his teammates at an Irish bar .
''We had a little bit of a celebration last night,'' the German driver said before greeting a mob of Japanese fans. ''But not too much because this week we go to Korea.''
With four races left, his third-place in the Japanese GP on Sunday sealed the drivers title in what has been an overwhelmingly dominant season. With nine races won so far, he is in contention to equal the season record of 13 wins set by countryman Michael Schumacher.
Vettel is also just two pole positions away from the season record on that front as well - now 14, set by Nigel Mansell in 1992.
''Obviously, it was a fantastic day for us,'' he said. ''When we crossed the line it was certainly a big relief.''
The Japanese GP title was won by McLaren driver Jenson Button. Vettel, however, showed his steely will to win, defending his early lead by essentially running Button off the road with a sharp turn of the wheel. He appeared to be gunning for the checkered flag again as the race went down to the wire, but settled for the safety of third place.
''I got a radio call that the priority was to finish the race,'' he said.
In any other race for Vettel this year, third would have been a huge letdown.
The ending on the Suzuka track was his second worst of the year - he finished fourth in Germany in July - and has been in the top-two every other race.
His accomplishments have prompted many F1 fans to group him among the greats of the sport - Jackie Stewart, Schumacher, Ayrton Senna and Alain Proust.
''He's had the most phenomenal of years,'' Red Bull team principal Christian Horner said. ''He has raised the level.''
Vettel started winning at age 21 when he took the 2008 Italian Grand Prix for Toro Rosso. That was another record-book moment - no driver that young had finished first. It was also a sign of better things to come. He won four races for Red Bull in 2009, then five in 2010 to claim his first drivers' championship.
Celebrating Vettel's success, thousands of Germans in his hometown of Heppenheim turned out for champagne showers, fireworks and free beer. More than 100,000 revelers welcomed Heppenheim's hero back last year after his first title.
''Sometimes you have to pinch yourself,'' he said. ''I'm a normal person. It has been an incredible season. We have four more races and we want to get the best we can.''
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Para-cyclists sparkle in the Singapore rain
It was going to take a lot more than a bit of adverse weather to stop Singapore’s para-cyclists and their overseas guests from enjoying a rare moment in the road-racing spotlight, and so yesterday’s Singapore International Para Cycling Cup 2018 sparkled despite the persistent rain that threatened to put a dampener on the big occasion.
It had been 14 months since the URA-CFS Share the Road Critérium circuit in downtown Singapore had been turned over to the para-cycling community, and what a difference a little over a year made to proceedings.
Click on this link to read the full race report.
Wibowo and Zenker reign supreme at 2018 Bintan Triathlon
Domination was the theme at the elite end of the 2018 Bintan Triathlon Festival action last Saturday as Andy Wibowo and Jennifer Zenker put on swim-bike-run masterclasses to win the men’s and women’s Olympic Distance (OD) races in style.
It was a third Bintan Triathlon OD triumph for Indonesian superstar Wibowo adding to the titles he claimed in 2015 and 2016, and the second for Zenker, as the German successfully defended the crown she won in 2017. The calibre of Zenker’s performance on Saturday was emphasised by the fact that she was the second-fastest competitor overall, with only Wibowo posting a quicker time.
Click here to read the full race report.
Myanmar, Mavericks take titles at 2018 OCBC Cycle Speedway
Teams from the Specialized Roval Mavericks and the country of Myanmar walked away with the titles and some big cash prizes as the latest edition of the OCBC Cycle Speedway Championships thrilled the crowds during nine rounds of racing at the Singapore Sports Hub last Saturday. However, while the event was as a success, its criterium-relay format – specifically the transition zone where the team handovers took place – once again threw up some problems which saw technical time penalties rather than bike racing skill and speed decide some of the major placing.
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By thatsucks - United States - Seattle
Today, I learned that my housemate used a dry vacuum to unclog the toilet before moving out and then didn't change the vacuum bag. He left several weeks ago. FML
Who's a good boy?
By FirstDaddy - United States - Southfield
Today, my daughter told me that she liked her "other daddy" better. I don't know who's she talking about, but my wife is doing a good job telling her to be quiet. FML
By Jay - Germany
Today, my mate came over wanting me to listen to a new music cd he got. It was by some unknown band, and at the end he asked me what I thought, and I said it was ok, but the lead singer couldn't sing even if his life depended on it. Turns out my mate's the lead singer, and it was his own band. FML
By penny-dropping - United States
Today, while packing my luggage from vacation I thought I saw a penny drop into my bag. After looking everywhere I couldn't find it. Now that I am home I found out that I had mistaken a cockroach for a penny. I now have a family of cockroaches living in my luggage. FML
By dumbassgrad - United States - El Monte
Today, I accidentally left my textbook at home. Normally this wouldn't be an issue, but today was my class final. Since it was an open-book final, I'd decided not to study for it. I'm pretty sure I failed. FML
By laxguy23 - United States
Today, I got a email from my boss. He said he was going to have to let me go for missing so much work over the last week. I was laid off two months ago. I don't know what is more depressing, getting fired from a job twice or the fact it took two months for them to notice I wasn't there anymore. FML
By loser - United States
Today, my fiancée broke up with me. Via a myspace message. While we were in the same apartment. FML
By FunFun in the Sun - Dominican Republic - Santo Domingo
Today, I'm on spring break on a tropical island, visiting family I hadn't seen in years. They invited me out to eat, and won't take no for an answer. All of this would be wonderful, if it weren't for the fact that I've been vomiting to the point of expelling bile and dry heaving for the last two days. FML
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Today, my mom decided to take away my TV after noticing that I watch the show True Blood. Apparently, since I watch this, I must be "curious about sex." I'm 19. FML
By Anonymous - United Kingdom
Today, my girlfriend asked me how big the Sun would be compared to the Earth. I didn't have anything on me to help demonstrate, so to imitate the Earth, I made a small hole with my index finger and thumb and said "Okay, imagine a ball this small." She then looked at my crotch. FML
Today, I applied for a dental insurance that claims "you cannot be denied". I was denied. FML
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Today, I was making out with my boyfriend, and started to climb on top of him sexily. He blurted out, "Oh my god, you're like that girl from The Ring." FML
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Today, I was working at the pharmacy and had a older man come in. He was buying Viagra and, by law, we are required to ask if the patient had any questions. His lovely response was, "When you coming over so I can test this stuff out?" His wife and daughter thought it was hilarious. I could've died. FML
By Anonymous - Belgium - Gent
Today, I was verbally and physically attacked in a public pool, because I was swimming in what a grandma claimed was her part of the pool. Since I'm a very tolerant person, I calmly tried to talk some reason into the elderly lady. The lifeguard had to come to protect me. FML
By Coolkid. - United States
Today, I was accidentally tagged in a photo of a group of people by a 'friend' on Facebook. She later corrected it, apparently everyone had already seen the tag and decided that the comment box below was a great opportunity to discuss how none of them would ever be caught dead hanging out with me. FML
Today, I received a surprise "absolute final notice" email for payment of an overdue fee from the university I withdrew from 6 months ago. Turns out, my old landlord has been hoarding their letters to me. As a result, my credit is now in the shitter and I had to pay an extra $120 in interest. FML
By Lori - United States - Littleton
Today, I agreed to go on a date with this really nice guy. Halfway through the date he starts talking about his wife and kids. FML
By oh gee
Today, my boyfriend keeps requesting that I make eye contact when I give him blowjobs. He won't let up about it. I don't know how to break it to him that his penis is too small for me to suck and look upward at the same time. FML
Phew, glad it wasn't me
By walkingdictionary - Canada - Toronto
Today, a four-year-old said a word that I didn't know the meaning of. I had to look up the definition. FML
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Today, I was talking to the girl I've liked for 2 years. We were assigned partners for a History project so we were going to work on it at my house. When she asked me for directions, I told her I lived on Woodcock Road. She yelled slapped me and stormed off. I was serious. FML
By Anonymous - 20/10/2020 08:08
For the life of him indeed
Today, my significant other decided it’s safe to travel to Brazil for Christmas break, even though they are heavily impacted by Covid. He doesn't understand for the life of him why we should skip this year. FML
By EarScentedCandle - United States - Philadelphia
Shrek is love. Shrek is life.
Today, after watching Shrek, my little brother started collecting his earwax to make it into a candle like Shrek did. I can’t get him to throw it away even after bribing him with bags of candy. FML
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Today, my buddy told me he was going to get an HIV test at the health department. Without thinking, I told him to "think positive". FML
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Today, I was sending intimate pictures to my girlfriend and accidentally sent one to my best friend. He sent me one back. FML
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Today, I woke up at 10:30 feeling great and saying to myself, "Thank goodness it's the weekend!" I then realized it's Friday and I missed my final. FML
By shmarf - United States - Belton
Today, my girlfriend gave me my first ever blowjob and she surprised me by deciding to swallow. Or so I thought. When she came up to kiss me, she spat my man-milk into my mouth and almost pissed herself laughing when I freaked out and nearly threw up. FML
By sis - United States - Hesperia
Today, I went shopping with my sister’s husband to help him choose a birthday gift for her. My sister’s insane friend saw us, followed us, and caused a huge screaming scene in the middle of the mall accusing us of having an affair. FML
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Today, after selling their car, my parents decided to inform me that my car (that I paid for myself) is now going to be the "Family Car". They also informed me that since it is, after all, my car, I'll still have to pay for the gas and maintenance. FML
Today, after months of trying, my wife of seven years told me she is finally pregnant. I'm going to be an uncle. FML
Today, my brother and I were going to give our parents their anniversary gift which cost us over $3000. The gift was a trip to London in August to see a show on Michael Jackson's comeback tour. FML
By Wellgreat
Today, I convinced my roommate, who’s been single for a while, to get back in the dating game. He downloaded Tinder. His first match was my girlfriend. FML
By N/A - Canada - Edmonton
Today, I went to my gynecologist's for a check-up. After the doctor checked me I went to the bathroom. It turns out the walls aren't soundproofed, because I could hear the doctor telling his assistant, "God! How did she ever find a husband?" FML
By Peter - United States
Today, we found out where our daughter had been hiding her crayons. We also found out why our stereo stopped working. FML
Today, I learned that one of my friends is in love with me. How did I find out? A punch to the face from the boy she's supposed to be in a relationship with, for "coaxing her away" from him. FML
By joyful-not - United States
Today, my sister got married. For the second time. She's 30. Two men have loved her enough to cry over their vows to her. Every single person there asked me why I wasn't married yet. FML
Today, I checked the facebook event page that I had set up for my 21st birthday at an awesome restaurant/bar which I had set up a week ago. Out of 39 invitees, the only person who said yes is my boyfriend. FML
By ohai ur hawt, wanna fuzzzZzZZzzZzz - Mexico - Mexico
Today, I met a really nice girl at a club, and we went back to my place. I was finally going to lose my virginity, but just as she started kissing me, I panicked and ended up fainting. When I came to, I was still clothed, and she was long gone. FML
By rachelllynne - United Kingdom - Manchester
Today, the woman I babysat for blamed me for the cut on her son's face, and fired me with no pay for not looking after him properly. He already had the cut when I arrived. FML
By DepressedCellist
Today, my boyfriend and I had band practice for our duo. I've been playing cello for almost a year and wanted to incorporate it. He picked it up for pretty much the first time and sounded surprisingly good. I was excited until I realized he sounded better than me. FML
By danceinconverse | 25
#6548038 - Monday 29 February 2016 11:30
And that's when you said "Fuck it." And get a new vacuum.
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By JuzReading | 23
What a feral thing to do
By PaigeDCurtis | 14
Too many negative votes, comment buried. Show the comment
Pretty shitty situation dude.
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Aerobic_Exorcism | 13
Why have you forsaken the FML community? You really couldn't conjure up something more original?
nightstalker94 | 18
Why can't you just enjoy the comments instead of complaining like a high school girl who can't even?
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Because it's a really shitty pun.
Ah I see what you did there haha good one
countryb_cth | 38
#6549053 - Tuesday 1 March 2016 3:19
And because every time a FML has anything to do with shit someone makes the shitty situation pun and it got extremely annoying real fast
By SweetJane5522 | 22
I'd say that stinks. But bad puns aside, yuck!
syki | 22
I was gonna say it sucked.
SweetJane5522 | 22
Unfortunately that's all I had.
J352SAURUS | 30
The OP beat you to it!
By _awwhellnaw_ | 45
What an idiot. Thank god he's gone. Hopefully the next roommate you have won't be so stupid.
elcee1987 | 18
I really would.
False_Stupidity | 41
Vacuums probably fucked anyhow, dry vacuums don't take too kindly to sucking up liquids.
MrGodface | 21
It is called a dry vacuum, not a wet vacuum.
theoldman | 22
What a fecal thing to do.
scyth3s | 13
Feral and fecal are very different...
By blehtate | 3
Unlike most people, instead of thinking about the smell or disgusting vacuum... I think of how dirty his floors are. I mean several weeks and you still haven't cleaned the floors.
LMAO__no | 15
Not necessarily. They could use the vacuum just for their furniture. all my floors are hard wood and I still have a vacuum for furniture and cob webs on the ceiling.
By Aerobic_Exorcism | 13
Is your housemate the same person that caused septic tank water to be regurgitated out of the toilet by using the vacuum on it, or does no one else get reminded of that FML?
By dhiran_singh | 16
Turn on the vacuum might be a new blender now
hellnosucka | 27
what a refreshing idea.
By telli164 | 30
Find out where he lives now, leave nasty poop vacuum on his doorstep and buy yourself a new one!
By Cnscott0205 | 15
Mail the vacuum bag to him with a note that says, "You forgot something."
MandieL | 27
That would cost about as much as a new vacuum.
allforfun | 23
I really like this idea...
ThrottleJockey | 34
Totally worth the cost of postage!
Doing this would be worth any amount of postage, just for the satisfaction of it.
Oh, and I'd definitely make sure I'm out of sight but nearby when he gets his delivery.
The look on his face would be priceless.
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‘Vatican Blackout’ Trends on Twitter as Trigger-Happy Users Try to Link It with US...
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USDA Highlights Supports for Livestock Industry Amid Market Challenges
The agency emphasized three initiatives that build upon considerations included in its July Boxed Beef and Fed Cattle Price Spread Investigation Report.
WASHINGTON — On Tuesday, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach highlighted three USDA initiatives that build upon the considerations included in USDA’s July 2020 Boxed Beef and Fed Cattle Price Spread Investigation Report—risk management education funding, updates to livestock market reporting and producer training opportunities.
Recently, USDA announced two competitive funding opportunities for educational projects designed to help livestock producers and other agricultural producers improve their economic viability through targeted risk management strategies. The application deadline is November 19, 2020, and awards will be announced on February 12, 2021.
“USDA is committed to transparency, accountability and resolving ongoing challenges in the cattle market by equipping producers with information to help make business decisions. I encourage livestock organizations to look at these funding opportunities, as well as other existing resources available from USDA,” Under Secretary Greg Ibach, said.
This newly announced funding is available from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Program, which is operated through four regional risk management education centers. The program provides funding for results and outcome-based risk management education projects designed to help producers learn and use tools and approaches that can reduce the adverse effects of the uncertainties of weather, yields, prices, credit, government policies, global markets and other factors, including human resources and legal issues – all of which may result in wide swings in farm income or threaten the economic viability of the farm or ranch.
USDA will also update its daily national livestock slaughter report by removing the word “estimated” from the title in order to encourage the market’s immediate use of the information.
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) collects daily data from meat packers and currently publishes the Estimated Daily Livestock Slaughter under Federal Inspection report to provide industry stakeholders with information on supply and volume of several species. Two weeks later, USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) publishes the Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection which includes the actual weights for cattle, steers, heifers and other livestock.
“Because a majority of meat packers are included in the data collected by AMS, the accuracy of the AMS estimated slaughter report is high with usually only a 0.5% differential compared to the FSIS actual slaughter data. We believe dropping ‘estimated’ from the title of the AMS report will provide more timely information without sacrificing accuracy,” Under Secretary Ibach, said.
Also in an effort to increase engagement with producers, in the next few weeks USDA will announce a series of webinars hosted in partnership with the CME Group and the three USDA Cattle and Carcass Grading Correlation Training Centers.
These centers, established in 2019 to educate and train stakeholders across the country in the grading of feeder cattle, fed cattle and beef carcasses, are hosted at West Texas A&M University, Colorado State University, and USDA’s Meat Animal Research Center. The series of webinars will discuss how live cattle and carcasses are evaluated for quality and yield grades, how production decisions influence the process, how official grades play into CME live cattle deliveries and carcass certifications, and how USDA officially grades carcass to the U.S. Standards for Grades. Details about registering for these free webinars will be announced soon.
USDA will continue to collaborate with its Federal partners and industry stakeholders and provide updates on opportunities for livestock producers as it works to incorporate stakeholder feedback and provide timely support in response to changes in the marketplace.
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With its unique skyline featuring steady flows of high-rise towers, and the piercing salute of the CN Tower, it’s no surprise that Toronto would bring its own eclectic class to The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. The history of this city is long, and much like the rolling skyline, it has its ups-and-downs - as we all do. But as this city and its host will show us, the two are inseparable - and with perseverance and support, you can make it through and enjoy the ride!
The buildings that line the streets of Toronto are formed of widely unique and contrasting styles, showing the growth and change of the city in-time. From the Romanesque Revival style of the Royal Ontario Museum to the Victorian-era Bay-and-gable houses that are wall-to-wall in old-Toronto, and the redeveloped downtown industrial sites - the city certainly is unique, with the ubiquitous presence of bygone eras. All these uniquely varying styles come together in celebration of this fine city - sounds a little like DGR, right? Eclectic styles of varying bikes, riding together through Toronto streets to celebrate funds-raised and to raise awareness of men’s health. The two go hand-in-hand, held tightly by our seasoned host, Mr Paul Dutra.
Paul has been hosting DGR in Toronto since 2015, taking over from the previous host after taking part in the first-ever year of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride - how brilliant - and much like the city of Toronto, Paul’s history has had a few ups-and-downs. Much like the eclectic mix of architecture celebrating the history of this fine city, what came after Paul’s struggles was an ability to celebrate being himself.
Paul experienced hardship through a separation with his partner. Switching jobs and starting therapy, among other things, Paul made it his mission to rebuild a home for his family, as a space of support, love, and care. A very similar mindset he has applied to hosting DGR! Anyone who has participated in Toronto would have felt Paul’s infectious love for the event, and for raising awareness for men’s health. While the challenges in running the ride have been manageable, Paul uses the event to share his story and to help anyone out there who might have felt the way he did. “I’ve had several thoughts of taking my own life, but I had to pull through and be an example for my three boys, and for others going through hard times.” Even in motivation for this blog, Paul proudly proclaimed that if his story can help anyone at all, even one person, then he would want to share it. I think that speaks to the man in better words than we could ever say.
Since nurturing the ride, Toronto has grown into an unstoppable force, surging along the path to making astounding impacts in support of men’s health, and continues to be a celebration of life. And now, where do we find Paul? Exactly where he wants to be… “It’s been a long road to recovery, that’s for sure. Seven years since my separation, I am finally feeling like a new man. It took a lot of learning, failing, humbling, patience, and knowledge - filtering of the right or wrong people in my life so I can start to see who I am becoming, and most of all, I’m enjoying being me. It's been a hell of a ride!”
Thank you, Paul. Thank you for sharing your story, and for being you!
If you are a host, rider, or supporter of DGR and would like to share your story, we’d love to hear it. Please get in touch with us at stories@gentlemansride.com.
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Anyone who remembers this from the era of the Sega Mega Drive may think ohh good a chance to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane and play an old favourite. Hold your horses pilgrim, read this and consider first please! Whilst the first game (and it's sequel) was at least fun, this one takes what was a classic title and reinvents it to the nth degree, but does it work? Yes and no. Instead of a sideways scrolling plat former, we now have a third person perspective and a wider choice of weapons that will literally paint the screen red. From the severed limbs of enemies, to planks, chainsaws and a shotgun to name but a few tools of destruction, our hero, just as he did in the first game, has to rescue his girl after they have foolishly gone into a haunted house. There are some nice references to H.P. Lovecraft and his Reanimator tales but that does not save this title. It even goes to the old style of presentation, switching to a sideways, platform style game. You can unlock an updated version of the original game to boot, but the only drawback to this is the fact you have to go through the remake version first to unlock it. Ho hum. Theres a survival mode but no co-op or multiplayer. This is a reboot too far, a tedious third person button masher that soon becomes repetitive and boring. Sure you can update skills and boost health and unlock new modes of attack, but that again does not save this game from being hastily sent back too the rental company I got it from. It's dull, dull, dull. Did I mention it's dull? Think I did. Ask me if I would ever want to play this game again and I would say I would rather stick pins in my eyes. Please leave this alone, there's a reason why it's in so many bargain bins.....
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THE SUNDAY BLOG, WEEK FIVE
The Sunday Blog comes at you after a safe trip home and a special thanks to our Friday night host Zach Piller. It was epic.
LSU’s 42-7 win over Missouri coupled with Florida’s unimpressive showing in Nashville probably has a lot of Gator fans wondering if they should sleep in Saturday. There was a lot of emotion in Baton Rouge and I don’t think Missouri matches up well with LSU. Let’s face it — Florida’s offensive line makes it susceptible to lose any of its remaining games except Presbyterian. One alarming thing was that the Florida players made available to us after the game all seemed to feel like they played well and they’d be fine this week. “You play UMass, North Texas, Vandy and it’s like ahhhhh. You play Tennessee or LSU and it’s (pounds fist into hands several times),” Teez Tabor said*
When athletic directors hire coaches, they tend to go the opposite of the coach who was just let go. That’s why Florida hired Jim McElwain after Will Muschamp. But just because you are considered an offensive or defensive coach doesn’t mean your team will be good on that side of the ball. (Florida is 77th in total offense this season). For example, I give you Charlie Strong. Texas is 116th in the nation in scoring defense. It sounds like the Longhorns might be getting into the Tom Herman Sweepstakes.
I texted Larry Fedora after North Carolina’s dramatic win over FSU. He texted me back, “Always good to win in Tallahassee.” Yes, it is.
If you didn’t like Saturday’s college football drama, you just don’t like college football and you don’t need to be reading this. The Georgia-Tennessee finish was just ridiculous. Two things — reserve linebacker Rico McGraw’s 15-yard penalty for running on the field without his helmet cost his team dearly and there are not enough wind sprints he could run to make up for it. And when will coaches realize that the three-man rush on Hail Mary plays is a stupid idea? Wheeeeennnn????
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Title or Scope – Choose Wisely
By Brian Mitchell, Managing Partner & CEO. You believe you’re at an inflexion point in your career. You’ve been successful, you’ve taken on increasing responsibilities, you’re earning good money, and feel respected within your company and industry. You don’t have complaints per se, however you feel you’re ready for ‘what’s next’. So what is next for you? What is most important? How will you evaluate the criteria you’ve defined as being important as you discern these ‘next step’ opportunities?
As a tenured executive recruiter, I’ve shared 1000’s of conversations with seasoned professionals at varying stages and levels of their career. I always try to use my mouth and ears in proportion, and listen to where people have been, where they want to go, and learn the why behind the forward objective. In my 11 th year of executive search, I’m still perplexed by the frequency in which people – often proven senior people – talk to me about the importance and emphasis of title. “I’ve been a VP for 3 years and I want to be an SVP….”. Ok, I get it (on the surface), a bigger title equates to a bigger job which equates to career advancement. Optics are not irrelevant and who wouldn’t want a better title in general? But digging deeper, is it really the best next step in your career?
Consider the following two composite scenarios: A current VP at a 100M company reports to the CEO. The company is growing at 25% CAGR, growing profitably, and is generally perceived as an industry leader in their sector. The VP has built internal brand equity and respect with her peers and the CEO, but her scope is narrowly focused on marketing and she has very limited insight at the board level. As the company continues to scale, the VP has been told by the CEO she’s a valuable asset and in a strong position to take on increased responsibilities, compensation, and visibility. But she also knows this CEO is not going anywhere and there is only one CEO. The VP respects the CEO and has learned under him, but has been frustrated that some of the other CEO direct reports have a C in their title and she doesn’t.
In scenario two, the same VP is being actively recruited to be the President of a 10M startup that has experienced a couple pivots along with fits and spurts of growth and setbacks. This startup has prominent VC funding, they’re in a relevant tangential industry sector, and some of their competitors have validated it’s a significant growth market. The board is leading the search and the position will report to the founder/CEO who is a technology genius but not a seasoned operating CEO. The board is frustrated with the lack of revenue objectives being met for 4 straight quarters although the trajectory has been modestly improving. The board wants to align the tech focused founder/CEO with a revenue/sales/marketing oriented President. The VP does not have any personal history with the current startup leadership team nor the board, and has limited backchannel information outside of the extensive interview process. The VP is excited about the possibilities and the broader President scope but concerned about some of the unknowns.
Now these two scenarios are not at all uncommon, but what truly matters is what does that current VP want and why. Perhaps the VP can take on the President role, completely turn around the business, scale it to a 50M+ business and be the central reason for it’s 200M sale to IBM. Or maybe the 10M startup has more problems than any one person can fix and a founder that can’t get out of his own way. If the VP takes the President role and the company continues to fizzle, that is not a marketable move, it’s not advancing a career, and in hindsight will be a misstep instead of a next step. Alternatively, staying with a successful company and reporting to a flawed yet positive and successful CEO with a company on a really solid course might be best. Sometimes the grass you’re already standing on can be the greenest but it’s not always obvious until you look back at it once you’ve moved on to another pasture. Regardless of a title, it’s all about your impact and contributions to a successful company. There is nothing more marketable for a next step than working for a successful company at a strategic level. Your impact and reputation, and the impact of your company in the market will elevate your ‘next step’ possibilities much more than being called X or Y or Z in a title.
My point is this – don’t overweight title for scope and the quality of the company. Those will be absolute springboards for your career if you do it right.
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McCallum back and in Woking FC plans again
Gavin McCallum looks set to stay at Kingfield after strong performances in this week's games
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Woking FC's Gavin McCallum
Front man Gavin McCallum looks set to be a part of Woking boss Garry Hill’s plans after all.
It appeared the winger’s Kingfield days were over when he wasn’t offered a new deal at the end of last season.
But McCallum was back in the fold this week as the Cards launched their pre-season programme.
The 25-year-old Canadian led a three-pronged attack in Saturday’s 3-2 defeat at steamy Staines Town. And he followed that up by heading the only goal at another Conference South outfit, Dover Athletic, on Tuesday (July 16).
Speaking after the Wheat-sheaf Lane reverse, Hill explained that he had thrown down a challenge to McCallum to prove himself.
“We told him ‘you’re not fit enough, you have talent but for that to come out you will have to go away, come back pre-season and show what you can do’," said Hill, whose top priority is bolstering a forward line now bereft of last season’s loan stars Bradley Bubb and Jayden Stockley.
“He is definitely a lot fitter and sharper and he will be part of it going forward because he’s a good player, but there are more than one or two days in a week," Hill added. "We need players who can be consistent.”
As promised after the weekend clash, Hill jettisoned a rash of trialists for the trip to Kent with goal scorer John Goddard, Anthony McNamee and Niall Wright the only survivors.
Four more fresh faces were drafted in - highly-rated Sutton United midfielder Harry Beautyman, who replaced Goddard after 22 minutes, 19-year-old Wycombe striker Ollie Taylor and forward Moses Ashikodi, whose goal for Ebbsfleet United knocked the Cards out of the FA Cup last season.
Right-back Adam Newton had been missing at Staines but he got his first run-out at The Crabble along with goalkeeper Aaron Howe, who was replaced on the hour by Sam Beasant. Player-of-the-year Kevin Betsy was still absent while centre-back Joe McNerney was out too after picking up a knock at Staines.
McCallum’s close-range header five minutes before half time, following a McNamee cross, was enough to secure the win.
Hill, whose side host Championship new-boys AFC Bournemouth on Saturday (July 20), added: “We’ll really start looking at it in the next seven days, from the Bournemouth game onwards. We’ll kick on in respect of working with a small nucleus of players and hopefully one or two we are talking to.
“We have 13 or 14 players and there are three or four to come in between now and the start of the season whether they are loan players or ones committed on contracts - it’s not a problem, not a rush.
“It’s all about everyone getting ready for August 10, that first league game when you’re playing for points. We have a month from today. People say a week is a long time in football, never mind a month.”
Hill revealed that his bid for a forward he believed would be “a very big signing if it comes off”, as reported by the Advertiser on June 28, had fallen through – with money, familiarly, the obstacle.
“That’s not going to be happening at the moment but you never say never,” he said. “People are entitled to ask for what they think they are worth but we have a structure that we can work to and can afford. There’s no point me turning round and being silly.
“I think I’ve always been shrewd really in the transfer market. We were very late in respect of our loan players last season with Bradley coming in and then Jayden and Billy Knott.
“What we mustn’t do is panic and just turn round and get players. Over the next week we will have to make decisions whether it be on players on show today or others coming in.”
Meanwhile, the Cherries are understood to be sending a first team squad to Kingfield - despite the club playing host to Spanish giants Real Madrid at Dean Court on Sunday (July 21).
Fans will no doubt be hoping to spot former Cards keepers Shwan Jalal and Darryl Flahavan, plus more recent midfield star Harry Arter in Bournemouth colours.
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Prioritise Technical Education To Solve Unemployment – Gov’t Told
National President of the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), Dr Solomon Abakah Keelson, has reiterated calls for government to prioritize technical education that is considered the solution to the country’s unemployment problem.
Dr. Keelson who has just assumed office together with five other national executives for the Association told Takoradi-based Connect FM the time for debate on technical education was over hence the need for action.
The new national executives will serve a two-year term.
“If government is going to take technical education serious and say technical education is what is going to provide the jobs, that is what is going to make people entrepreneurs, that is what will make people acquire the skills needed to be on their own so that the unemployment situation will be solved then technical education must be given the due attention” he said.
He said they would “want to grow technical education from its infant state,” and thus called for all the support to grow as against rather than things that will undermine it.
Dr. Keelson insisted it is important that like any other university, government gives technical universities the necessary freedom needed to run a higher institution.
“When we were even a polytechnic we had our individual statutes. We have become a university and we are going to have a harmonized statutes. That is interesting,” he stated.
He added “we may have things in common but we also have things that may differ from one school to the other. And so it is important that like any other university we are given the freedom needed to run a higher institution”.
Meanwhile the Association is set to have a series of meetings with the Ministry of Education and the National Council for Tertiary Education on their issues with the amendment of sections of the 2016 Act that establishes technical universities.
The amendment bill, currently before Parliament, seeks to grant powers to the National Council for Tertiary Education to perform functions which the lecturers argue, fall within the purview of the Governing Councils, the Academic Boards and the Principal Officers of Universities in Ghana.
The failure of Ministry of Education to address their concerns which have been lingering for months compelled the lecturers to strike on Wednesday, March 7 but they suspended the action on March 9 for two weeks.
It followed a meeting of the parties with the National Labour Commission at which it was resolved that the lecturers dialogue with NCTE on the matter.
The two weeks elapsed last Friday and there are indications three other unions at the various technical universities join the lecturers to resume the strike if negotiations do not go their way.
On his part Chairman of the Takoradi Chapter of TUTAG, Peter Awuni states the union stands by its demands on the Ministry of Education not to amend the Technical Universities Act, Act 922.
“We discussed the way forward and we still feel that it is important to adhere to the directives of the NLC. We will want to allow the process to run its course. We have indication that the NCTE and Education Ministry will soon invite us to a meeting to discuss the teething points. But if we are not satisfied we will advise ourselves”.
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How The Global Coronavirus Pandemic Is Directly Impacting Songwriters, Musicians And Artists
With the worldwide concert industry now in flux, the coronavirus disruption has created a volatile environment for artists, musicians, songwriters and producers on every level
Mar 13, 2020 - 3:35 pm
By now, the detrimental effects of the global coronavirus pandemic on the music industry are loudly heard. Major festivals around the world are postponing or outright cancelling their 2020 editions. This month alone, Coachella and Stagecoach, Ultra Music Festival, SXSW, Lollapalooza Argentina, Treefort Music Fest, Brussels' Listen! Festival and several other major events were called off or postponed due to the coronavirus. The aftermath has impacted everything from music conferences and award shows—this year's Winter Music Conference, ASCAP Experience, Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards and BMI Latin Awards were all cancelled or postponed—while the amount of cancelled national and international tours continues to grow seemingly on the daily.
As the coronavirus itself continues to spread, so too does its ramifications on the music industry. While industry experts and analysts are projecting that the live concert business could stand to lose billions, the financial fallout is virtually immeasurable at this point.
But music's financial collapse is already taking its industry-wide toll.
"You have people delaying on-sales for tours, and you have people who are going to postpone tours. It's chaotic and stressful, from agents and managers to artists, their families and their support teams," Allen Kovac, an artist manager who represents Mötley Crüe and other acts, told The New York Times.
The downfall of the live music space comes in the streaming era when the majority of professional recording artists and performing musicians rely heavily on touring and live performances as their main source of income. A 2018 survey by the Music Industry Research Association and the Princeton University Survey Research Center, in partnership with the Recording Academy's MusiCares, found that live performances were the "most common income source for musicians," according to Rolling Stone. (Pitchfork's in-depth feature on the booming music streaming market visualizes these financial percentages in a helpful graph.)
Still, even as the streaming industry continues to grow, with streaming accounting for 80 percent of the music industry’s overall revenue, the low royalty rates make it difficult for small and independent artists to even earn a minimum wage through streaming. And artists continue to make nothing from traditional AM/FM radio platforms (a major reason why Congress needs to pass the AM-FM Act).
This all makes the live music industry all that more important for artists and musicians, especially for those considered to be non-superstar acts who rely on paychecks from touring and live gigs just to make a living. A coronavirus-sized pandemic that causes festival cancelations and cuts touring schedules short will undoubtedly impact the bottom line of artists and creators of every size on a global scale. Simply put: No shows = no paycheck.
The coronavirus cancellations will also trickle down to songwriters, who depend on performance royalties from the live performances of their songs. A decrease in shows unquestionably equates to a decrease in potential gains via live performance royalties.
Then, of course, there's the legion of audio engineers, sound and light crews, backstage teams, tour managers and other behind-the-scenes hands who have doubtlessly lost work due to canceled tours, conferences and festivals. As DJ TechTools, a DJ- and gear-centric outlet, points out, audiovisual technicians are reporting a massive wave of job cancellations as more and more music conferences are cancelled in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
With the global concert industry now in flux, the disruption has created a volatile environment for artists, independent musicians, songwriters, producers and the like on every level. As tours and festivals continue to cancel, these same industries are, too, impacted, leaving session players, live musicians and all sorts of creative workers to face potentially empty touring and recording schedules for months on end. Worst of all, there is no end in sight just yet.
Still, as the coronavirus story develops and the world continues to adapt, so will our beloved music industry. The artist and musician community can tap into the national and local resources available to alleviate any financial, mental and social distress caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
If you are an artist or music professional who has been impacted by this unprecedented circumstance and are in need of assistance, please visit our MusiCares page to learn more about the financial, medical and personal emergencies services and resources offered by the Recording Academy.
For more information and developments related to the coronavirus, visit the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for ongoing news and updates.
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RIAA 2020 Mid-Year Report: Recorded-Music Revenues In The U.S. Grew More Than 5 Percent During The First Half Of 2020 Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
A new study from the RIAA shows that revenues from recorded music in the U.S. grew to $5.7 billion in the first half of the year, a boost largely driven by strong streaming numbers.
Sep 10, 2020 - 11:55 am
A new mid-year report from The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) shows that revenues from recorded music in the U.S. grew to $5.7 billion, up from $5.4 billion as Billboard reports, in the first half of 2020; the change marks an increase of 5.6 percent.
Paid streaming subscriptions, which increased by 24 percent to more than 72 million on average, a growth of 14 percent in the first half of 2020 when compared to the first half of 2019, largely drove the aforementioned revenue growth.
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Streaming music revenues—returns from subscription services like paid versions of Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon and others; digital and customized radio services, including revenues distributed by SoundExchange like Pandora, SiriusXM and other internet radio; and ad-supported on-demand streaming services like YouTube, Vevo, and ad-supported Spotify—grew 12 percent to $4.8 billion in the first half of 2020.
Paid subscription revenues grew 14 percent to $3.8 billion, and further increased their share as the largest contributor, accounting for 67 percent of total revenues in the first half of 2020, according to the RIAA report.
Digital downloads, a market that continues to shrink in the streaming age, fell from 8 percent to 6 percent for the category's share of total revenues in the first half of 2020.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to wreak havoc on the U.S. and international music business as well as the global advertising markets, "growth in ad-supported streaming revenues slowed dramatically," the RIAA writes.
As well, revenues from physical products decreased by 23 percent year-over-year to $376 million in the first half 2020, Variety reports. The RIAA report indicates a "significant impact from music retail and venue shutdown measures around COVID-19, as Q1 2020 declines were significantly less than Q2 compared with their respective periods the year prior."
Revenues from vinyl albums increased in this year's first quarter, but later decreased in the second quarter, resulting in a net overall increase of 4 percent for the first half of 2020, the report reports. Vinyl album revenues, which reached $232 million, accounted for 62 percent of total physical revenues, marking the first time vinyl exceeded physical CDs for such a period since the '80s, as well as 4 percent of total recorded-music revenues.
Read the RIAA's 2020 mid-year report in full.
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District Advocate Day 2020
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District Advocate Day Unites Music Makers & Lawmakers Toward Pandemic Relief
Nearly 2,000 Recording Academy members – including GRAMMY winners and nominees – took part in over 250 meetings today in the year's largest grassroots music advocacy movement
Worlds collided today, as across the country the Recording Academy's seventh annual District Advocate day brought together the professionals who make the music we love and the members of Congress who make the laws affecting their livelihoods. Academy members engaged in a series of virtual meetings with their elected officials to discuss pressing issues impacting the music community, such as providing pandemic-related relief and assistance to the creative community, pushing for equitable treatment and social justice reforms, and ensuring that the rights of all creators are always protected.
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Today is #DistrictAdvocate day––the nation's largest grassroots music advocacy movement! 🎵
Join @RecordingAcad members and take action: https://t.co/F1gq8QYEDq pic.twitter.com/RQnWMlgxkh
— GRAMMY Advocacy (@GRAMMYAdvocacy) August 12, 2020
District Advocate Day participants included GRAMMY winners Yolanda Adams, Brandy Clark, José Feliciano, John Legend and Ziggy Marley and GRAMMY nominees Victoria Monét and Offset, plus nearly 2,000 other music professionals.
The event marked the crescendo of the Academy's "Summer of Advocacy," an ongoing effort to help provide pandemic relief for music creators, to support survival of music businesses and to promote positive social change through legislation.
And it’s working. Earlier this year, Academy members helped secure important provisions in the CARES Act that provided critical support for the music community dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's conversations between Academy members and their Senators and Congressional Representatives took the next big step to ensure the music community is heard at a critical time for legislative support.
Thank you to Senator @gillibrandny's staffers––Caitlin Rooney (Director of Economic Development) and Gil Ruiz (Legislative Assistant)––for meeting with us today to talk about important legislation that is vital for our music community. #DistrictAdvocate pic.twitter.com/hA260UKM4C
"District Advocate Day has always been an important initiative for music advocacy and it's especially true now," said Harvey Mason jr., Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy. "Creators are among the hardest hit and first out of work, yet music is what brings the world together in hard times — and for many, it brings hope. Today, we raise our voices to remind legislators of the vital role music plays during this pandemic and, equally as imperative, the creators behind it who are struggling and desperately needing a helping hand from this country's leaders."
With District Advocate day, the Academy continues to amplify the voices of creators and small businesses, while also endorsing and developing additional legislation to deliver aid to creators. For instance, developed and endorsed by the Recording Academy alongside Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) and Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas), the Help Independent Tracks Succeed (HITS) Act would allow individuals to fully expense the cost of new studio recordings on their taxes, up to $150,000, within the same year of production. Academy members encouraged their representatives to co-sponsor the HITS Act during today's meetings.
Members also advocated for passage of the Reviving the Economy Sustainably Towards a Recovery in Twenty-twenty (RESTART) Act, a loan program that would provide funding to cover six months of payroll, benefits, and fixed operating expenses for businesses that have taken a substantial revenue hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. For independent workers with mixed-income types, a category which includes many music creators across the country, the Mixed Earner Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act proposed a solution to ensure unemployment relief and assist freelance workers unable to receive just unemployment aid.
Members discussed these key issues and more today in year's largest grassroots music advocacy movement. District Advocate, along with the Recording Academy's annual GRAMMYs on the Hill in April, which is on hiatus this year due to COVID-19, are the Recording Academy's premiere advocacy events, and are credited by bipartisan legislators with helping to pass the Music Modernization Act into law — the largest update to music legislation in the past 40 years.
For more information about District Advocate Day and Recording Academy advocacy initiatives, visit www.grammy.com/districtadvocate.
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TikTok Donates $2 Million To MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund: "We Want To Help Support The Community That Keeps Us Entertained"
The donation is part of the social media app's larger charity initiative toward COVID-19 relief efforts, which totals to $375 million
Apr 9, 2020 - 9:32 am
TikTok, the viral video-sharing social media app, is stepping in to support the artist and creative community that thrives on the platform. Today (April 9), the company donated $2 million to MusiCares' COVID-19 Relief Fund, which provides help to the people and professionals in the music industry affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the subsequent cancellation of multiple music festivals and events and venue closures.
"At TikTok, creativity is our heartbeat. And music is often part of many forms of self-expression that we see on TikTok; often in the background of hilarious moments, cinematic storylines, and for dropping like it's hot," Corey Sheridan, head of music partnerships and content operations for TikTok US, wrote in a statement. "We know that musicians, artists, and those working in the industry have seen countless gigs canceled because of this pandemic. And we want to help support the community that keeps us entertained. Today we donated $2M to MusiCares®, an organization supporting artists, songwriters, technicians, crew, and other music professionals whose livelihoods have been severely impacted as a result of cancelled performances and work. While we know this won't replace being on tour, we hope it can help working artists and music industry professionals through this challenging time."
Read: Recording Academy And MusiCares Establish COVID-19 Relief Fund
The donation is part of TikTok's larger charity initiative toward COVID-19 relief efforts, which includes $250 million in cash contributions to aid healthcare workers and their needs; diverse communities, including musicians, artists, nurses, educators, and families; and education and creative professionals, including educators, professional experts and nonprofits.
TikTok is also donating $125 million worth of advertising credits on the platform, which includes $100 million in ad credits for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as well as $25 million in prominent in-feed ad space to nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), health sources and local authorities who are informing users on important health issues and practices related to the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.
Altogether, TikTok's coronavirus aid donations total a whopping $375 million.
Read: Pickathon's 60 Concerts in 60 Days: Margo Price, Drive-By Truckers, Tank And The Bangas, Ex Hex & More
"COVID-19 is giving all of us a new perspective, and in the face of this unprecedented crisis, we are collectively seeking moments of joy and inspiration," TikTok President Alex Zhu said in a statement. "Sometimes that means dancing and having fun where we can. Sometimes that means experiencing the comfort and warmth that comes through simple human connection in the face of adversity. The TikTok community is uplifting one another, caring for one another, and lending a hand to one another. This may be a serious time, but on TikTok it can still be joyful – and deeply inspiring.
"We are committed to playing our part in that global outpouring of mutual support and giving. We want to magnify all we are seeing across our community and translate it into concrete relief for those most affected by this crisis."
Since the coronavirus pandemic virtually shut down the global concert and live events industry in early March, TikTok has become a go-to resource for musicians and artists to connect with fans experiencing isolation and social distancing. Several major artists, including Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, Dolly Parton and many others, have taken to TikTok to host digital at-home concerts and other various online projects. Teens and young users, for their part, are using TikTok to cope with the coronavirus pandemic and to create unique self-isolation content.
TikTok itself has launched its own digital initiatives to help users deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, including the #HappyatHome: Live! livestreaming series and the newly launched Live Sessions series in the U.K.
MusiCares COVID-19 Fund: MCR's Frank Iero, Rita Wilson & Naughty By Nature, Ellie & Drew Holcomb & More Support With Livestreams & Beyond
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MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund Update: Top Music Organizations, Charitable Foundations & More Make Major Donations
The fund provides financial assistance for music creators and industry professionals affected by the coronavirus pandemic
Support continues to mount for the COVID-19 Relief Fund established by the Recording Academy and its affiliated charitable organization MusiCares. Today the organizations announced a group of top music organizations including the Latin Recording Academy, StubHub, Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, City National Bank and Bill Silva Entertainment, and charitable foundations and trusts including the William, Jeff, and Jennifer Gross Family Foundation, George Harrison's Material World Foundation, the Michael Jackson Estate, Alicia Keys and She Is The Music and Yoshiki Foundation America. have made significant contributions to the fund.
"It's incredible to see how many within the music industry have continued to show support for COVID-19 Relief Efforts," said Steve Boom, chair of MusiCares. "The impacts of this virus are very real, as many struggle to know where their next rent payment is coming from, or how next week's groceries are going to be paid for. Our fund is there to help meet those needs as much as it can, and every gesture of support counts."
The MusiCares MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund was created to help music people affected by the pandemic due to the cancellation of income-generating music events and other industry work opportunities. Since the fund's establishment two weeks ago with initial seed donations of $1 million each by MusiCares and the Recording Academy, millions more have been raised with the support of numerous partners. However, more is needed to meet the demand.
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Let's take care of people whose music inspired and helped us through dark times. Support our foundation's, @MusiCares, efforts to help musicians in need during this difficult time: https://t.co/uRRrsyG5mn
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— Recording Academy / GRAMMYs (@RecordingAcad) March 27, 2020
"So many people in our community remain in desperate need and many are living day to day whether they are a gigging musician, sound engineer or event logistics person," said Harvey Mason jr., Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy. "We are thrilled that so many in our community are coming forward to support each other and we are grateful for all the organizations who are standing in the gap for music people in need."
Beyond the initial donations, all Recording Academy Chapters have committed to fundraising in their local communities. Additionally, the Recording Academy appealed to Congress to further protect musicians, performers, songwriters, and studio professionals such as self-employed gig workers who are impacted by cancellations due to the ongoing pandemic. The stimulus package has since passed, and includes key provisions and protections that will benefit countless music industry professionals who are struggling in the wake of Coronavirus.
With the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, music industry professionals, including artists, production crews, technicians, and anyone impacted by the loss of income due to live music event cancelations, can apply for basic living assistance.
If you wish to support our efforts to assist music professionals in need, visit: www.grammy.com/musicares/coronavirusrelieffund
If you are a member of the music industry in need of assistance, visit: musicares.org.
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Court rejects police shooter’s appeal
A man who shot up two separate police stations to get attention for his sick sister has failed to get his conviction overturned.
Faraniko Pei was in March sentenced to five years’ and 10 months’ jail for using a shotgun against a law enforcement officer and other charges, following a judge-alone trial.
Appealing the sentence, he told the High Court at Palmerston North while he accepted he was guilty of recklessly firing a gun, he had never actually used the weapon “against” a police officer, but rather just shot at the buildings to make a point.
On the evening on August 10, 2015, Pei fired two 12-gauge shots into the front door and windows of the Highbury community policing centre, according to court documents.
He then drove to the Palmerston North central police station open for business a the time and fired two shots into the safety glass at the public counter, missing an officer at the desk by only 2m or 3m.
The court accepted the shots were not fired at the constable or with intention to hurt her.
The day prior Pei had complained to police about treatment his “very unwell” sister was receiving at Palmerston North hospital and the judge at his trial found he had shot at the police stations in order to get officers to take his complaint more seriously.
But while Pei’s appeal lawyer argued he was just making a dramatic point, rather than trying to intimidate the officer specifically noting she was not in uniform Justice Helen Cull ruled it was relevant the constable was there.
“He discharged a firearm at the glass partition, while ‘in full view of’ and ‘facing’ the constable,” she said.
“(He) fired two shots into the glass, recognising that the constable was scared by the first shot before he discharged a second.” NZN
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Krishna consciousness means to work in full knowledge of one's relationship with the Supreme Absolute, and the perfection of this consciousness is full knowledge of Krishna, or the Supreme Personality of Godhead. A pure soul is the eternal servant of God as His fragmental part and parcel. We are all meant to serve the Lord in a transcendental loving relationship in the spiritual world. When we refuse to serve the Supreme Lord and become rebellious towards Him, we are put into this material world. Due to the desire to lord it over material nature one undergoes many sufferings.
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U.S. Food Hall Market Expected To Triple By 2020…AND MORE
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U.S. Food Hall Market Expected To Triple By 2020, by Jon Banister, Bisnow "Food halls have become the hottest trend in retail, and a new report projects the market will nearly triple in size by 2020. When Cushman & Wakefield first began tracking food halls, open eatery concepts developers across the country are putting into [...]
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Kohl’s Teams With Aldi, Nordstrom Adds Anthropologie Home: Are Retailers Becoming Mini Malls?…AND MORE
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Westside Park About To Get Supersized, Connected To BeltLine, by Jarred Schenke, Bisnow Atlanta "A small playground in Westside Atlanta could soon become a gateway to the Atlanta BeltLine. The Atlanta BeltLine Inc. has tapped Peachtree Corners-based Pond & Co. to design the expansion of Enota Park from its barely half-acre size to about [...]
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Sandy Springs Multifamily Wins Investor Confidence, By Jennifer LeClaire, GlobeSt.com "Atlanta continues to be a strong performer in commercial real estate and the local housing market is vastly undersupplied. As Atlanta’s multifamily market continues to gain traction, Hunt Mortgage Group provided a first mortgage bridge loan to finance the acquisition and renovation of a multifamily property in Sandy Springs, GA. [...]
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Dilweg Pays $75M For Value-Add Office Building In Midtown Atlanta, By Ethan Rothstein, Bisnow “After three years of buying office properties in Atlanta's suburbs and secondary markets, a North Carolina firm is making a $75M splash in Midtown. The Dilweg Cos. acquired Pershing Point, a 409K SF office building on Peachtree Road in Midtown, from the [...]
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Atlanta Co-Working Boom Puts Pressure On Traditional Office Leases, By Travis Gonzalez, Bisnow “Atlanta has become one of the top five markets in the U.S. for co-working. As the number of tech companies and startups in the city grows, co-working companies have acquired properties in Atlanta’s urban core and surrounding suburbs.” Commercial, Government Construction in [...]
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Downtown Office Markets Receive Disproportionate Amount of New Supply in US, By Michael Gerrity, World Property Journal “According to CBRE's 2018 U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook, improved U.S. office market fundamentals should continue, downtown markets will receive a disproportionate amount of new supply, the tech sector will likely remain a primary demand driver, and occupiers will [...]
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OIA football playoffs taking shape
By Billy Hull on September 22, 2014 | Featured, Football
McKinley won its first playoff game since 2002 last year, but needs help to get there this year. HSA photo by Bruce Asato
After a wild weekend in OIA football, the playoff seeding is beginning to take shape with two weeks left in the regular season.
Here’s a breakdown of each division.
OIA Red
Teams in: Leilehua, Kahuku, Waianae, Kaiser
Teams on bubble: Castle, McKinley, Waipahu
Key games: Leilehua at Kahuku (Sept. 26), McKinley at Castle (Oct. 3), Kaiser at Leilehua (Oct. 4), Waianae vs. Kahuku at Aloha Stadium (Oct. 4).
The race for the top spot in the OIA Red took a huge turn on Friday when Kaiser upset Kahuku with a stunning rally in the final seconds.
Leilehua (5-0) currently is in first place all by itself but has to close with marquee games at Kahuku (4-1) on Friday and at home against Kaiser to finish the regular season. The Mules would lock up the No. 1 seed in the Red with a win. Kahuku can claim the No. 1 seed if it wins out against Leilehua and Waianae.
The Cougars had to forfeit their season-opening win over Aiea, which looks like will really make a difference for playoff seeding. Instead of a second-place tie with Kahuku, which it owns the head-to-head tiebreaker over, Kaiser is tied for third with Waianae, which handed the Cougars their only on-the-field loss back in August. Kaiser’s only road to a playoff bye now is to win out and hope either Leilehua beats Kahuku or the Red Raiders win out, which would put the Mules into a second-place tie with Kaiser.
Waipahu earned a big win over McKinley on Saturday with receiver Jordan Taylor catching four touchdown passes from quarterback Blaise DeAsis. A Castle upset of Kaiser this weekend would put both the Knights and the Marauders into the playoffs, otherwise it comes down to Castle against McKinley the following week. The Tigers can force a three-way coin flip for the final two berths if they beat Castle and Waipahu loses to Waianae on Friday.
OIA Blue
Teams in: Mililani, Farrington, Campbell, Moanalua, Aiea, Kapolei
Team out: Kailua
Key games: Farrington at Mililani (Sept. 27), Farrington vs. Campbell at Aloha Stadium (Oct. 4), Kapolei at Aiea (Oct. 4).
Just like Leilehua in the Red, it’s time to see what Farrington’s got over these final two weeks. The Govs have to play the two other top teams in the division in Mililani and Campbell. A Trojans win on Saturday wraps up the division and the No. 1 seed. The regular-season finale between the Govs and the Sabers at Aloha Stadium will decide which team gets a first-round bye and hosts a quarterfinal game.
Don’t sleep on the meaning of Kapolei’s game at Aiea on Oct. 4. The winner of that game could still be in line to host a first-round game and avoid going on the road at likely either Kaiser or Waianae with the season on the line.
Campbell can finish no worse than third and clinch a home playoff game with a win at Aiea on Saturday.
OIA Division II
Teams in: Nanakuli, Pearl City
Teams out: Roosevelt, Anuenue
Key games: Pearl City at Nanakuli (Sept. 26), Radford vs. Nanakuli at Aiea (Oct. 3), Kalani at Pearl City (Oct. 3)
Only two teams are technically eliminated from the playoffs but the likelihood of Nanakuli, Pearl City, Radford and Kalani as the four playoff teams are pretty good after the Falcons beat the Bulldogs for the first time in 17 years on Saturday.
The Chargers and Golden Hawks will play for sole possession of first place on Friday. The Chargers have already beat Radford so a win over Nanakuli would just about lock up the top spot.
Kalaheo and Waialua are still alive at 2-3 and the Mustangs own a big win over the Falcons, but Kalaheo suffered a bad loss to Roosevelt last weekend and closes with Radford, Kaimuki and Pearl City in its final three games. The Bulldogs would likely need to win out since they were shut out by the Falcons 32-0 in the conference opener.
Kaimuki closes with Waialua, Roosevelt and Kalaheo and could get to 4-4, but the loss to the Falcons was devastating. Kalani can finish no worse than 4-4 and the Bulldogs would need a third team to finish at .500 to avoid losing a head-to-head tiebreaker. That means either Waialua would have to beat both Anuenue and Radford or Kalaheo would have to beat Radford and Pearl City.
The first round of the OIA Division I playoffs starts Oct. 10 and 11 while the OIA D-II playoffs get underway Oct. 17/18.
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CNBC | New Market Mantra! Sell in May, ‘Trade Away’: CIO
By Highland CapitalMay 16, 2014September 10th, 2014In the News
Investors can’t sit on stock or bond index funds this year and expect to make money, Highland Capital co-founder Mark Okada said Friday in a CNBC interview.
“You got to work hard in these markets. The market has been all over the place,” Okada said in a “Squawk Box” interview. “You have to be an active trader.”
Forget the old adage “sell in May and go away,” he continued, the new market mantra should be “sell in May and trade away.”
Wall Street is hoping to avoid the third-stright triple-digit loss for the Dow Jones Industrial Average—after stocks sank for a second day as the 10-year Treasury yield fell below the key 2.50 percent level.
At the start of the year, Okada—and most market-watchers—had predicted bond yields were going to go higher as the Federal Reserve continued tapering its asset purchases, which have been reduced in four, $10 billion moves to a pace of $45 billion a month.
But bond yields keep falling, while investors keep buying Treasurys.
“The markets are bigger than the Fed in the short term,” Okada said. “Demand for Treasurys is still high, but the supply may be shrinking as the government has to borrow less.”
With bond yields dropping, the Dow had its worst day Thursday in five weeks—losing 1 percent to close at 16,446. The S&P 500 lost nearly 1 percent to finish at 1,870. The stock market is being hurt by a number of factors, including worries about economic growth in the United States and abroad.
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Police sting targets dangerous drivers
Over 30 motorists caught flouting the law by Hinckley officers
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HINCKLEY police took part in a sting where more than 30 dangerous drivers were caught M1 service station near Markfield.
Hinckley and Blaby Neighbourhood Priority Team ran an operation from the services at Junction 22, targeting criminals, dangerous drivers and raising awareness of new rules on using mobile phones behind the wheel.
Officers focused on vehicles using the A50, which runs through Markfield, and the A511, which links the village to Coalville.
PC Gareth Smith, from Leicestershire Police said the operation was ‘very successful’ and future action is being planned.
Among those stopped, four drivers were caught using their mobile phones, three were not wearing seatbelts, one motorist had no licence and another had no insurance.
Mobile speed camera van
PC Smith said: “The aim of the operation was to target criminals using the road network specifically around the A50 and A511, along with raising the profile of the new mobile phone legislation.
“The operation was very successful and similar operations are planned throughout the year.”
Representatives from Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Environment Agency, Leicestershire Trading Standards and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) were also involved in the operation.
Police operation in Burbage targeted dangerous drivers on A5
HMRC tested 18 fuel tanks for red diesel - a cheaper version of fuel used in farming - and found no offences had been committed.
Meanwhile DVSA seized one vehicle for not being roadworthy and issued a warning to another motorist regarding drivers’ hours.
The Environment Agency and Trading Standards also stopped several vehicles and issued warnings.
Watch: Hard-hitting video released to stop drivers using mobile phones
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‘Non-market Strategy’: Still forgotten by the C-Suite?
by H+K Belgium
The failure of the General Electric-Honeywell merger in 2001 has become one of the most legendary examples of how CEOs and companies can underestimate the impact of non-market players on businesses. The group of non-market players is broader than European, national and local politicians. It also consists of administration, industry associations, think tanks, trade unions, NGOs, traditional and digital media. Although these stakeholders are not part of Michael Porter’s famous five forces (competitors, suppliers, customers, new entrants or substitutes), they have an interest in or a concern about your company or organisation’s activities. Their actions can have a major influence on your business and your competitive position. Neglecting their impact might be a dramatic strategic mistake.
Indeed, on 22 October 2000, GE CEO Jack Welch never believed that his announcement that day would ultimately result in the biggest nightmare of his entire career. To the contrary, he proudly communicated the $45bn acquisition of Honeywell Inc. (abruptly ending Honeywell’s plans to merge with United Technologies). To Welch’s surprise Commissioner Mario Monti for competition indicated not much later that the agreement between two US companies raised strong concerns among suppliers and customers, i.e. airlines, on both sides of the Atlantic. And although GE entered negotiations with the European Commission on how to solve market dominance in the jet engine sector Commissioner Monti imposed very fierce conditions. As GE did not want to give in, the deal officially died on 3 July 2002 with a decision taken by the college of Commissioners.
So when GE announced its intention in 2014 to partner with Alstom it was apprehensive not to make the same mistakes. It listened carefully to stakeholders and the French government. At a certain moment GE Chairman and CEO Jeff Immelt said: “Our discussions with the French government over the past seven weeks have been productive. As a result, we have reached agreements with Alstom’s management that will create an alliance between our companies in both spirit and practice. The alliance will retain and strengthen France’s presence in the energy business and reinforce Alstom Transport. It creates jobs, establishes headquarters decision-making in France and ensures that the Alstom name will endure.” This statement demonstrates GE’s understanding of the importance of non-market interest. It also invested time and resources in conversations with the European Commission and ultimately the latter approved the acquisition of Alstom’s energy businesses. Knowing that also Siemens was keen to reach a deal with Alstom, we have to emphasize how well GE did and learned from the past.
In a global economy, sustained competitive advantage arises from tackling social, political and environmental issues as part of a corporate strategy. Companies and organisations should be aware that non market players continuously look at their activities. Therefore it is crucial to map stakeholders based upon the value chain analysis and decision making process analysis.
Engaging with key stakeholders, understand their concerns, relay a set of compelling, credible and understandable messages and suggest alternatives where appropriate is therefore a prerequisite for success in business. The broader public has an increased power over corporate risk, reputation, and bottom-line success. So any good risk management needs to align its non-market strategy with its market strategy, not at the very end of a process but right from the start. This integrated approach will affect your company’s ability to reach its business objectives.
Michael Voordeckers
Strategy Director at Hill+Knowlton Strategies
Guest Lecturer ‘non market strategy’ at Vlerick Leuven Gent Management School
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Nicki Minaj engaged? Rapper's mother confirms she is not planning to marry Meek Mill
By Toyin Owoseje
April 20, 2015 12:05 BST
Nicki Minaj sent the internet into meltdown after appearing to announce her engagement to Meek Mill after just two months of dating, but it looks like the Young Money rapper was simply baiting fans and having fun with the media.
The Super Bass hitmaker's mother Carol Maraj aka the closest person to her, has confirmed that her daughter is not preparing to walk down the aisle.
Speaking to celebrity news site Bossip.com at the Dress for Success Worldwide gala in Manhattan, where she was being honoured for her work with victims domestic violence, she said: "I talk to my daughter everyday, and she said she was not engaged."
Minaj first sparked rumours that she is set to tie the knot when she uploaded a photo of her and her new beau captioned "Miami Nights" and wrote on social media: "I wish every night could feel like last night."
After eagle-eyes fans noticed the ring on her finger, the Pinkprint hitmaker sent her Barbs into a frenzy by posting a diamond ring emotion on Twitter, teasing "I'll post it later" before finally unveiling a heart-shaped rock on her wedding finger.
Minaj went public with the Maybach Music star in February by sharing a snap of her partner planting a kiss on her cheek. Although there was no caption, she looked very pleased with the PDA.
In 2014, Minaj split from longtime boyfriend Safaree Samuels after 12 years of dating. After their messy break-up, Samuels has had all his tattoos of Minaj either erased or covered up with new ink. Minaj told her Twitter followers she was "single and ready to mingle".
During a recent interview on Power 105.1's The Breakfast Club, Samuels hinted that Minaj preferred the single life.
"If that's who she decides to move on with, it is what it is," he said. "I'm not mad, I'm not bitter because if I wanted to make it work, I could've made it work."
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Morocco plans renewable energy investment
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25 May 2011 The Moroccan government has revealed plans to invest €8 billion (£6.9 billion) in renewable energy projects between now and 2020. In addition, the German government has agreed to support the plan with further investment of more than €43 million. Morocco has already presented a budget for the promotion of renewable energies and energy efficiency to the council of ministers. In addition,…
Morocco invests more than a billion dollars in road infrastructures
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Morocco signs a contract with Alstom for its first high-speed train
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14 December 2010 Last Friday French group Alstom signed a 400 million Euro contract with Morocco for the sale of its high speed train (TGV). The agreement includes the supply of 14 double-decker…
AfDB Approves US $800 Million in Loans to Advance Morocco’s Wind and Solar Ambitions
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in Africa with the approval of US $800 million in loans to spur private investment in Morocco’s growing wind and solar markets. The Bank’s technical and financial support of Morocco’s plan to develop a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant at Ouarzazate and its Integrated Wind/Hydro and Rural Electrification Program is helping Morocco realize its goal of increasing installed renewable energy capacity to 42 per cent by 2020 and becoming a renewable energy industry leader. “Morocco has emerged as an early leader in developing low carbon, sustainable energy on a large scale, and we are proud to support…
JICA grants Morocco 200 million euros for infrastructures
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Alstom signs agreement with Morocco for development of the rail network
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11 January 2011 A partnership agreement in the domain of rail transport was signed January sixth in Agadir between the French group Alstom and Morocco. It relates to a total investment of 1.1 billion dollars over the next ten years for development projects in the Moroccan railway sector, with a particular policy of purchasing from railway companies already established in Morocco. The group is committed to acquiring equipment for European assembly plants for rolling stock and railway equipment at a total cost of 700 million USD. It will also invest in a new industrial unit which will produce more than 400 million USD…
Morocco constructs a new wind farm
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China grants 248 million dollars for Berrechid-Beni Mellal highway in Morocco
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Waste management program: World Bank grants 100 million Euros to Morocco
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WB grants two loans to Morocco for transport and agriculture
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Samuel and Madelaine Emerson. (Surrey RCMP photos)
Former B.C. youth pastor guilty on one of five sexual assault allegations
Judge cites reasonable doubt in finding Cloverdale couple not guilty of majority of charges
Tracy Holmes
Former Cloverdale youth pastor Samuel Emerson has been found not guilty of a majority of allegations of sexual assault that came to light two years ago, after young members of his and his wife’s congregation approached police.
The verdict was rendered Wednesday afternoon in Provincial Court in Surrey.
In finding Samuel Emerson guilty of one count of sexual assault, Judge Mark Jetté concluded that the complainant’s apparent consent to have sex with him was induced.
RCMP announced charges against the couple in October 2017. The following March, both accused entered pleas of not guilty. A trial, set for 12 days, got underway this past April in Surrey Provincial Court. It concluded Sept. 4.
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Samuel was tried on five counts of sexual assault, two counts of touching a young person for a sexual purpose and one count of sexual interference of a person under 16.
Madelaine Emerson, Samuel’s wife, was tried on two counts of sexual assault, one count of touching a young person for a sexual purpose and one count of threatening to kill someone. She was found not-guilty on all charges.
Madelaine was alleged to have been party to some assaults and to have facilitated others, including driving victims to the pharmacy to purchase Plan B and birth control.
The assaults are alleged to have happened between 2013 and 2017, at the Emerson family home and at the Cowichan River Bible Camp.
In finding the Emersons not guilty of the other charges, Jetté said reasonable doubt was raised by inconsistencies in some of the six complainants’ evidence; in finding Samuel Emerson guilty of the one count, the judge cited the former pastor’s “calculated effort” to distance himself from the complainant while testifying, including the accused’s insistence that he was never alone with her.
Any information that could reveal the identity of alleged victims or witnesses is protected by a publication ban.
More than a dozen former church members attended the proceedings.
Following the verdict, one told Peace Arch News she and others had hoped for more guilty verdicts.
“I’m grateful and glad that this girl’s experience has been acknowledged and validated,” said Carmen Block.
“I think, as a community, there’s a great amount of hurt and distrust. A judge’s decision can only offer some support, but there’s a sense of vindication.”
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Review: I-nique Eco-nique Climate Positive Napa Leather Cases for iPod touch and iPod nano
December 10, 2007 3:28 pm UTC
Only three months after the iPod touch’s release, there are lots of fabric and leather case options out there, so we’re moving through another collection of nine options today to help you acquaint yourself with the great, good, and nothing special offerings. Four of the nine cases also come in versions for other iPod models, which we detail briefly alongside them. This review is for the I-nique Eco-nique Climate Positive Napa Leather Cases for iPod touch and iPod nano.
As much as we appreciate environmentally conscious companies—the U.K.‘s Better Energy Systems did well with its Solio and Tread cases, for instance—it’s hard for us to get fully on board with eco-friendly case designs that aren’t user-friendly. Like BES, I-nique is a British brand that has been working on “Climate Positive” cases that are supposed to not only avoid hurting the environment, but also actually benefit it. The problem is that these cases continue a trend that we have repeatedly said that we disliked on prior video-ready iPods: using the outdated PDA-style flip design that covers the iPod’s screen and controls unless you open a full face lid. Such cases are a pain to fidget with, especially in the car, aren’t necessary for iPod face protection, and continue to strike us as the second most generic of all the designs out there, surpassed only by tube-like sleeves.
The new Eco-nique Climate Positive Napa Leather Cases for iPod touch (£20) and iPod nano (£19) are soft leather flip cases with magnetic-sealed front flaps that open to reveal the iPods inside. New to these cases is green stitching and painted-on edging, the former fine, but the latter sloppily applied in a manner that detracts from the professionalism of the rest of the manufacturing process. A screw-on metal nub and black plastic belt clip are included with each case.
Positively, both versions of Eco-nique provide relatively complete access to their respective iPods’ headphone ports: any plug, oversized or otherwise, will fit. While the iPod touch version works only with Apple-sized and slightly larger cable-style accessories, and has problems with Universal Docks and other mounting add-ons, the iPod nano version worked with all of the bottom accessories we tested. They also feel very soft—in a good way—by comparison with other leather cases we’ve tested, while both the front and back parts feel firmly reinforced inside.
Both cases cover and expose the same parts of the iPod: they leave almost the entire bottom open, but for thin strips of connecting leather, as well as holes at the top corners, otherwise covering each iPod’s top and body while the lid is shut. Open the lid and the iPod’s screen and controls are exposed; in the touch version, you’ll need to open the lid to use the Sleep/Wake button, while the nano version has the Hold switch exposed on its bottom left corner.
Our gripes are just in their looks, practicality, and pricing. Especially when opened, the green paint looks so ragged that it shouldn’t even be there, and small blemishes on the outside are there, as well. Some people may like uneven paint, but to our eyes, it doesn’t look like the intentional work of an artist so much as unsteady application by a shaky hand. And, as we’ve said many times, we don’t like flip-closed lids for video-ready iPods: the need to open the cases up to control anything, watch everything, and so on is a loser of a design from our standpoints. Then there’s the £19-£20 pricing, which is fine for U.K. residents, but translates to roughly $40 in U.S. currency. By U.K. standards, this might be a bargain of a case, but over here, $40 buys a lot more than a shabbily painted flip case—from almost any vendor.
All of that said, don’t have any doubt that we support the concept of environmentally friendly manufacturing. I-nique’s mission here is a noble one, and we wouldn’t suggest that there’s anything wrong with making a fair profit from an eco-conscious case—we’d just prefer to spend our own dollars on something that meets contemporary iPod usage needs as well.
Company and Price
Company: I-nique
Website: www.I-nique.com
Model: Eco-nique touch, nano
Compatible: iPod nano (video), iPod touch
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The Blueprint: The Boxcar Grocer
Although The Boxcar Grocer has closed its doors, Alison and Alphonzo Cross's shared insights about the responsibility behind being the neighborhood grocer are timeless lessons for the next time around.
Consider The Boxcar Grocer, the “neighborhood corner store,” remixed. It’s a sustainable living and wellness undertaking both in concept and exhibition, purposed as a stopping point along the ongoing narrative of African Americans attempting to “return to the source.” As it happens, the ‘source’ can be many things – and sibling duo Alison and Alphonzo Cross had good food, engaging vibes and thriving community top of mind for the geo-social hub of downtown Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill, West End and Mechanicsville offshoots. Alison weighs in on the nuts and bolts.
The Methodology By shortening the supply train and working directly with local farms, we are changing what it means to make healthy food accessible — especially to urban communities previously lacking the availability of choice. Our engagement with local farmers and our surrounding neighborhoods allows The Boxcar Grocer to be the connection that is sorely needed in many communities across America. It allows our communities to reclaim health by making it easier to make the right choices. Locating local farmers has been a discovery process — we thought we’d be dealing with rural farms — so to find such well-established urban farms as Truly Living Well, Metro Atlanta Urban Farm, HABESHA, and Patchwork City Farms right here in the inner city has been incredible. It’s allowed us to tap their network of supporters and access a knowledge base that is helping us learn about organic farm operations.
The Theme The railroad theme that runs deeply through The Boxcar Grocer concept is rooted in the fact that trains are great connectors. They are a fact of modern society that can be appreciated by all ages, ethnicities and genders. We were deeply inspired by the courageousness of people such as A. Philip Randolph and his organizing of the Pullman Porters. Reclaiming one’s dignity was an uphill battle back then but one that solidified a position of pride for many men who were once treated without respect for their work and their lives.
The Dialogue What a largely affluent food movement seems to be lacking is any conversation around the radically different historical connections to food and farming that our different communities have. People think they can just hang a sign outside that says “farm fresh food” and black people will come running. People think that putting up pictures of farms or advertising in a way that evokes “old time-y” folks hanging around a cow and having fun on the farm is going to somehow engage people of color to eat better or feel as though all these discussions that people are having around, above, and behind our backs is really about us. To successfully integrate all our voices into the dialogue about health, organic food, and farming, it takes understanding where we’ve been, what we’ve been through, and how we can heal our memories around farming.
The Harvest POP Food is our latest addition to The Boxcar Grocer. It is our version of an indoor farmers market. Part food court, part pop-up restaurant. It started with us questioning how we could offer a wider variety of food and involve as many other businesses as possible. We took the experience of the outdoor farmers market — different vendors, rotating schedules, surprises — and brought it inside. A rotating team of vendors will be selling directly from stalls in the store, very similar to a farmers market. But what farmers market brings you Wi-Fi? What farmers market has beautiful farm tables for you to sit and peacefully enjoy your food while grabbing a cup of tea or coffee inside. More importantly, what farmers market is downtown, with free parking, and open every day?
The Root We were taught to value land. From a very young age our dad instilled in us an understanding of what owning land meant, what it allows you to do, and why you should always try to keep it. More than anything, the way he taught us to value land means responsibility: to the land itself, to any people who may be on the land, to maintaining the land so it is there to pass to the next generation. Valuing land, in its deepest, most essential way, means valuing life. And right now, more than ever, valuing life means valuing the food and the food systems that support our nurturing. Healthy food and clean water are the hub of any successful community. America has, in 1.5 generations, become less successful of a community overall from a health perspective. The major illnesses plaguing this country can be traced directly to deficiencies in our current food system, so we decided to address it. -- Kamille D. Whittaker
Originally published in Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine | October 2013
Tags: #Foodways #FoodSecurity #BoxcarGrocer #CastleberryHill #WeLoveATL
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Reading Room: Without America, Australia in the New Asia
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Reviewed by Dr Alison Broinowski FAIIA
What will an Asia-Pacific without America look like? In this topical and critically important essay, Hugh White discusses the scenario of a new China-led Asia and Australia’s place in it.
‘Without America’ is essential reading because it raises such important questions. Concise and incisive, it was written in advance of the Australian Foreign Policy White Paper of 23 November and President Trump’s National Security Strategy of 18 December 2017. Hugh White correctly anticipated that Canberra and Washington would maintain the ‘agreeable illusion’ that America can continue to impose its will in Asia. Even though the White Paper concedes that China is challenging US dominance in East Asia and that China’s GDP will double America’s by 2030, it does not admit that America is incapable of resisting China’s challenge, let alone defeat it, by going to war again in Asia in its own interests or in those of its allies. Hence it does not deal with the consequences for Australia.
Professor White expects that the US will withdraw from the region, just as Britain did. National interest will gazump history and values. Australia will have to deal with a powerful and demanding China which, he says, “is not an ally and with which we have little in common”. According to White, we should therefore get over what Alan Gyngell calls our ‘fear of abandonment’ and fearlessly protect our interests in an Asia without America, with much more defence spending and even with nuclear weapons. If the US and its allies cannot contain China by force, America will have to swallow its pride and reach whatever accommodation with China it can, just as Australia is slowly learning to do.
An alternative prospect is that the US, still the world’s predominant military force, will not go as quietly as White’s rationale assumes. The American military hate to give up their bases and the military-industrial-security complex likes to promote its technologies. Australia, as always, will urge America to retain its Asia-Pacific presence. Japan, South Korea and possibly India may do the same. A military contestation between the US and China would be disastrous.
China’s recent reminder to America and Australia that we have international undertakings to refrain from the threat or use of force was a sign of things to come. Beijing was quite right; the US regards itself as above such conventions and Australia incessantly recommends to others the ‘international rules-based order’ which it breaches when it suits us. America uses military force far more than any other country, often with Australia’s support, contravening or ignoring international law. It is time, in Cavan Hogue’s view, to get used to China doing what the US has always done. China’s international trade, infrastructure projects and most of what White calls ‘military gamesmanship’ are within the rules and they are working better than America’s wars. Whether we like it or not, he predicts, Australia is going to have a more independent foreign policy in the new Asia, which makes the Foreign Policy White Paper out-of-date in its first year.
Hugh White, Without America: Australia in the New Asia: QE68, Black Inc., 2017. ISBN13: 9781863959636
Dr Alison Broinowski FAIIA is a former Australian diplomat and a fellow of the Australian Institute of International Affairs. She has written and edited 14 books about Australia and the world.
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By Professor Shirley Scott
The Foreign Policy White Paper's implication that international law is little more than an extension of US foreign policy is a very odd message to convey at this particular point in world history.
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In a week dominated by concerns about the escalating US-China trade war, how vulnerable is China? This second in a three-part series looks at China’s economy.
China’s Digital Nationalism, the Hong Kong protests, and the Challenge of COVID-19
By Dr Florian Schneider
As Chinese might has grown, nationalism has emerged as a powerful source of legitimacy for the state. What happens when nationalism goes digital? Florian Schneider explains in a recent webinar.
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Cut Eden Springs, Not Our Education
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Eden Springs is a company that illegally sources water from occupied Israeli territories. Yet Glasgow University give this company thousands of pounds every year despite saying they have to cut courses. Sarah Watson investigates.
By Sarah Watson (International Socialist Group)
Published 21st November, 2011
It comes as no surprise to learn that yet again Glasgow University is wasting money. For once it is not on grossly inflated management salaries or a completely unnecessary new student website. This time it is on water. Glasgow University’s management is spending hundreds of thousands of pounds on the stuff that comes gushing from the tap and more often the sky. Between 2007 and 2011 Glasgow University spend £212,203 on a contract with water company Eden Springs while at the same time forcing the closure of entire departments and cutting staff positions.
However Eden Springs is no ordinary water company, it is a company that profits from an illegal occupation of the Golan Heights by Israel. Mayanot Eden, the parent company of Eden Springs, illegally sources water from the Salukia Spring in Golan and also have a bottling plant in Katzin- an illegal Israeli settlement in Golan. This enterprise renders Israel in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention and its occupation of the Golan Heights is in direct contravention of the United Nations Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 452 (1972), 465 (1980), 471(1980) and 497 (1981).
Not only has Israel flouted international law by occupying the Golan Heights but through Eden Springs it is violating Article 55 of the Hague Regulations which limits the use of water resources of an occupying force to that of military necessity only. By exceeding this limit Israel continues to completely ignore this legislation and by sourcing water to bottle and sell worldwide Eden Springs is showing complete disregard for international law, blatantly exploiting a murderous occupation to ruthlessly seek profit at the expense of people’s human rights to live freely with access to the essentials of life.
In a region where water is so scarce and unequally distributed, Eden Springs is profiting from illegally exploiting Syria’s water resources while ordinary Syrians live on only 40% of the minimum recommended water consumption advised by the World Health Organization. As long as Glasgow University maintains its contract with such a company we are complicit in supporting this company and in sustaining Israel’s illegal occupation.
The Hetherington Languages Building has already got rid of Eden Springs. They took the refurbishment of the building as a chance to change to using water coolers that feed off the main system which they have found to be a perfectly suitable alternative.
There have been successful boycotts of Eden Springs in Scotland with Glasgow Caledonian, Edinburgh, Strathclyde and St Andrews dropping their contracts. Glasgow University Palestine Society has launched a campaign to get Eden Spring off our campus and we hope we can soon add our names to this list of Universities who refuse to support this illegal occupation.
Glasgow University Palestine Society have a stall outside the Fraser building every Monday. You can also find the group on Facebook (Glasgow University Palestine Society).
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Led Zeppelin IV- Jimmy Page,Robert Plant
Anyone assuming that Led Zeppelin‘s allure was limited to the decade of the Seventies, or even the 20th century, simply has not been paying attention: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction 1995; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award 2005; a single performance in November 2007 at London’s O2 Arena had six MILLION ticket requests; recipients for its lifetime contribution to American culture at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2012 awarded by US President Barack Obama; and winners of the Grammy Award in 2014 for the recording of that O2 concert. In 2014 the first three Led Zeppelin albums were re-issued as deluxe expanded editions, with all three debuting in the Top Ten on Billboard‘s album sales chart! The impressive reissue campaign continued with deluxe expanded remastered editions of one of the biggest sellers in rock history, Led Zeppelin IV (23 million sold just in the US, that’s third best all time), with single, deluxe two disc, and super deluxe boxed set versions on compact disc, vinyl record, and digital download available of each.
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Grab raises up to $856M to boost payments business as rumors swirl of a merger with rival Gojek
By surbhi
Southeast Asian on-demand transport startup Gojek denies that it is involved in talks to merge with Grab but today Grab announced a piece of news that — at the very least — will divert attention from that story, or more likely stoke the fires of speculation that it is indeed gearing up for a deal: Grab said that it has raised $856 million more in funding, in two tranches from strategic Japanese investors, specifically to help grow the other arm of its business, in payments and financial services. Grab did not disclose its valuation with the latest investments.
The news comes directly on the heels of rumors that Grab is in talks to merge with its big regional rival, Gojek . Gojek has denied the reports directly to TechCrunch, while Grab declined to comment (but pointedly did not deny) although a source close to one of them confirms that they have been talking for 3.5 months — starting just after Gojek founder and former CEO left the company in October to join Indonesian president Joko Widodo’s cabinet.
Ever since GoJek founder left the startup, there has been internal tension at the firm, the source said. The tension escalated after GoJek failed to secure new funds from SoftBank, the talks of which have not been previously reported, the source said. This led the startup’s board to push for a merger.
The funding is coming in two tranches that were actually announced separately.
The first, from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc, will see the firm invest “up to $706 million into Grab to jointly develop next generation bespoke financial services in Southeast Asia to boost financial inclusion in the region,” the two said in a joint statement. MUFG and its regional affiliates will also become “First Choice Bank” to Grab, meaning that Grab will use MUFG first in countries where it operates when it requires a banking partnership for payments or other financial services.
The second tranche is coming from TIS INTEC, an IT solutions business out of Japan, which is putting in $150 million along with a strategic deal to help Grab develop the infrastructure needed to run is growing financial services business, starting with digital payments by way of GrabPay.
Both deals are important not just for Grab but its new investors, which are looking for more opportunities and customer channels into a wider region of Asia beyond their common home market of Japan.
Grab’s growth of its “super app” — in which it (like others pursuing a similar strategy) provides a one-stop shop for consumers to both see to their transportation needs, but also other aspects of their connected consumer life, such as eating, entertainment and managing their money — has involved the company partnering with a number of other financial giants, including Mastercard, Credit Saison, Chubb, and ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Co. Ltd.
“MUFG’s investment into Grab is a vote of confidence in our super app strategy and our ability to build a long-term, sustainable business. Together with MUFG, we look forward to playing a key role in driving financial inclusion in Southeast Asia and offering greater and affordable access to financial products and services to millions of customers across the region,” said Ming Maa, President, Grab, in a statement.
“MUFG has been developing business in Southeast Asia by building a platform centered on our partner banks. We are excited to be able to provide customers with next-generation financial services by combining Grab’s advanced technologies and data management expertise with our financial knowledge and know-how,” said Hironori Kamezawa, Deputy President, Group COO & Group CDTO, MUFG, in a statement. “We believe that this alliance will also generate additional momentum for our ongoing digital transformation of MUFG.”
The financing development looks like it may have been precipitated by the report that surfaced on Monday from The Information, which reported that it is in merger discussions with Gojek, a ride-hailing business based out of Indonesia and also a big player in on-demand transportation and related services in the region.
A Gojek spokesperson told TechCrunch that “there are no plans for any sort of merger, and recent media reports regarding discussions of this nature are not accurate.” A Grab representative, meanwhile, said that the company declines to comment on market rumors and speculation.
A merger is one possible solution to the costly rivalry being waged by the two companies in Southeast Asia and the statements may be an effort to ward off attention before a deal nears completion.
With a $14 billion valuation and investors including SoftBank, Uber and Didi Chuxing, Grab is the larger company, but it competes head-to-head in Indonesia with Gojek, which has financial backing from Tencent, Google and Visa, among others. Both companies have expanded beyond ride-hailing into a wide range of services, including food deliveries and payments, through their apps.
The logic here is that while ride-hailing has proven to be a very popular business (both in terms of attracting drivers and passengers in the two-sided marketplace), the unit economics of ride-hailing on their own have nevertheless proven time and again to be disastrous — largely because the operational costs needed to build and run these kinds of businesses are just too high when you take into account the competitive landscape.
The biggest companies in the space, such as Uber, have reported billions of dollars in operating losses, leading them to divest of some of the most unprofitable efforts to once-rivals — Grab for example has become involved in Uber’s business in Southeast Asia — and, parallel to that, invest big in expanding to other services to capitalise on their economies of scale.
Thus, with Grab and Gojek, the pair have expanded into delivering other things besides passengers — such as food — and using the financial relationships they already have with users paying for transport in the app to provide other financial services.
But even that may not be enough to tip into the black — a need that investors would have eventually called in, after handing over billions in funding and waiting sometimes for many years to get a return. And that, most likely, is why we are now hearing about deals like this, and will probably hear about more in other regions, too.
According to the Information, executives from Gojek and Grab have met occasionally over the past several years, and began to discuss a merger more seriously recently. But for now it’s the usual story: the two disagree over the businesses’ valuations and how control of the combined company would be split, with Grab telling its major investors that Gojek wants its shareholders to hold 50% of its combined Indonesian operations, and wish to avoid Gojek’s operations getting absorbed by Grab.
If these talks don’t find their way to a signed contract, it’s not clear whether Gojek will have to go out for more funding, or if either/both will look for other strategic partners. One thing is certain: the bigger consolidation trend does mean the field of players is getting smaller.
If they agree to merge, the two companies would potentially also deal with regulatory challenges similar to the ones Grab had to deal with when it bought Uber’s Southeast Asia operations in 2018.
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Factors that affect the lifetime of a coronavirus-laden droplet
As the world battles the Covid-19 pandemic, scientists are understanding better every day how the disease spreads via the novel coronavirus.
Scientists are studying 2 ways the virus spreads: On respiratory droplets and aerosols — which we create when we sneeze, cough, or even just talk…
...or on tiny aerosolized particles of dust, called fomites.
For respiratory droplets, whether they’re on the larger end of the scale (around 100 microns) or the aerosol-sized end (5 microns or smaller), both heat and humidity can affect how long virus-laden droplets can survive in the air.
In a new paper, researchers found that in a room with 95% humidity at 72 degrees, 50-micron-sized droplets can survive 23 times longer than in lower humidity.
However, once the temperature was lowered, the droplet lifetime decreased.
But in a less humid and more cold environment, the droplet lifetime once again increased.
Another paper looked at how long fomites remained in the air after being disturbed from a dusty surface or environment.
Although fomites could possibly spread the virus, the researchers noted that so far, there has been no evidence of transmission via fomite.
Some caveats: this research is extremely useful for studying coronavirus transmission, but we still don’t fully understand how droplets behave once we produce them.
We also don’t fully understand how much virus an aerosolized droplet could carry — although there has been anecdotal evidence of transmission via aerosols.
Scientists still emphasize the importance of wearing masks and keeping at least 6 feet of distance — especially indoors.
Read a deep dive of the research here.
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Not Going Live..
People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, so I am not going to direct any criticism at ITV because their live feed fell over during England's World Cup game.
I know, I've been there. Failures have many points, from flash mobs to local bandwidth constraints.
But I thought that it would be interesting to list some of the things we've learnt at TV Everywhere down the years when dealing with massive live video audiences.
1) Use a great CDN - we have our own network on Amazon and Azure, but we work with Level 3 for scale, who control a lot of the internet's backbone and also provide the network for many more well known CDNs (such as Akamai, ITV's CDN). If you're too small for them to deal direct, we can set you up with your own presence on one of the world's biggest data networks and ensure that you can scale. We have even managed to deliver over half a million concurrent streams in a small area in Spain thanks to our partners at Level 3.
2) Cache - the main point of failure for video services is long before the user reaches the video. Web pages are compled and have adverts and all kinds of garbage on them. This slows down and often kills the experience. There are a number of things you can do about this: again, use a CDN to cache your site; build lightweight player pages; minimise slow third party loads.
3) Phase - don't send out an email saying that the live stream is available now to ten million people: the surge will most likely kill your website. Phase and plan your publicity so that crowds are controlled. Just like in the real world... Also, use a gateway such as payment or registration to manage demand.
4) Separate - build a totally separate infrastructure for your live streaming: it's actually as different from VoD as sheep are from cows.
5) Use experts - I will say this, since I built ITV's first serious online service and have seen them fail over and again with in house resources when they decided they knew best. They have also spent a ten times more on technology than they needed to by thinking they know best.
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The Rot
This was going to be a tweet, where, my dear followers, you will know I post my rantiest rants (with thanks for your indulgence). But I’ve elevated this thought since I’ve started to question how we got here, with an incompetent megalomaniac and his college mates running the country and killing tens of thousands of people and still enjoying 45% approval ratings. This is Mussolini - he was a journalist too. We’ve had some bad ‘uns in British politics, but Nick Clegg must be the biggest chancer ever. He propped up a dreadful Tory regime and is now is in charge of Global Affairs and Communication at Facebook. Let’s get this right. Along with propping up the most disastrous government in British history that broke the country through ‘austerity’ at a time of record low interest rates, when Keynsian investment was the obvious thing to do, then contrived to take us out of Europe (and probably will break up the union as a result). He was duly kicked out by his electorate, but was surely
Predicting The Future
If you’re a non exec or Chair of a company your role obviously have fiducial duties - making sure the management are behaving themselves, maximising shareholder returns and thinking through their plans and strategies. But I firmly believe that there is another key role for Board advisors to play. Looking to the future. The management is, quite rightly, in the here and now. They have a plan and they need to execute and achieve their numbers. So who is looking at the big picture and thinking about the impact of bad things, good things, opportunities and threats ? I have always thought of my own key competence as futurology, not entrepreneurship. In that spirit I have prepared a mind map of the likely outcomes of the current crisis once the economic impact starts to take effect this summer. I - and anyone looking at this - could probably write a dissertation at the very least on it. Obviously there are parts of some sectors that will be badly hit, eg car sales,
It’s A Penalty Try For Rugby TV Rights Holders During the Pandemic
Well, it’s a Saturday and I would, in normal times, be down the pub watching rugby, but that’s a distant dream now. In looking for the alternatives it has become apparent that there is a massive gap in the market for a sports Netflix. Let me summarise what is available for me to watch on a rainy Saturday in the UK: BBC - two Scottish internationals from the last century ITV - nothing Channel4 - nothing Five - nothing S4C (Welsh language TV) - two Scarlets games and a lockdown show about rugby players Netflix - nothing Amazon Prime - decent doc on the All Blacks but no games BT Sport - a decent set of ‘’extended highlights” Now TV - I have cut my sports subs since they never had on demand sports Premier Sports - a good few full length games from the last season Yes, I could cobble together a sad day’s viewing, but come on... The lack of imagination and enterprise at TV services beggars belief, especially when there is no particular cost or restriction to making content available on on
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What a stupid move to ban Kathy Griffin from CNN
By Niall O'DowdBanning Kathy Griffin from CNN because of her potty mouth is an insane exercise in censorship.At a time when TV movies and crime series are ever more violent Griffin is being blanked because she dared to drop the f- bomb on air during a New Year's special.I have news for America. if you go to Britain or Ireland don't turn on your TV screen because the F-word is uttered quite frequently -- though the cop shows tend to be far less violent.Which is better for our kids? Some swearing that could easily have been bleeped out by time delay or rape, mayhem, murder on our TV screen nightly?We had Kathy Griffin at one of our events in Irish America Magazine a few years back.She was hilarious --and profane. Nobody objected. As it turns out her mother's family are from the same town in Ireland my family grew up in. She has been to Ireland and loves it there.I know she won't have been surprised if she turned her TV on over there. We need to grow up over here too. Bad language is not violent, mayhem on our TV screens alas, most definitely is.
By Niall O'Dowd
Banning Kathy Griffin from CNN because of her potty mouth is an insane exercise in censorship.
At a time when TV movies and crime series are ever more violent Griffin is being blanked because she dared to drop the f- bomb on air during a New Year's special.
I have news for America. if you go to Britain or Ireland don't turn on your TV screen because the F-word is uttered quite frequently -- though the cop shows tend to be far less violent.
Which is better for our kids? Some swearing that could easily have been bleeped out by time delay or rape, mayhem, murder on our TV screen nightly?
We had Kathy Griffin at one of our events in Irish America Magazine a few years back.She was hilarious --and profane. Nobody objected. As it turns out her mother's family are from the same town in Ireland my family grew up in. She has been to Ireland and loves it there.
I know she won't have been surprised if she turned her TV on over there. We need to grow up over here too. Bad language is not violent, mayhem on our TV screens alas, most definitely is.
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