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__label__wiki	0.709334	0.709334	Home / Books / Guides / Pregnancy & Parenting Confessions of a Naughty Mommy A funny, honest account of a search for missing libido. Drawn to Sex: The Basics Demystify the world of sex with these educational comics. This Heart Holds Many: My Life as the Nonbinary Millennial Child of a Polyamorous Family A testament of transformative, communal love. What You Really Really Want: The Smart Girl's Shame-Free Guide to Sex and Safety An empowering guide to defining your own sexual identity. Not Your Mother's Meatloaf: A Sex Education Comic Book Comics from young people that go beyond traditional sex ed. How to Understand Your Gender: A Practical Guide for Exploring Who You Are A down-to-earth guide to engaging with gender diversity. The Gender Quest Workbook: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults Exploring Gender Identity Designed to help teens navigate gender identity and expression. Rethinking Normal: A Memoir in Transition 19-year-old Katie Hill's personal journey of gender reassignment. Sex Is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and You An inclusive sex education book for children ages 8 to 10. Great Sex for Moms Nurture your marriage, children, and above all, your own sexuality. In Case You're Curious: Questions about Sex from Young People with Answers from the Experts A big book of answers for young people. For Goodness Sex: Changing the Way We Talk to Teens About Sexuality, Values, and Health A progressive, responsible approach to sex education. S.E.X.: The Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School & College (Second Edition) A guide for young people by Heather Corinna of Scarleteen. This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids A go-to resource for parents written in the Q&A format. Transitions of the Heart: Stories of Love, Struggle and Acceptance by Mothers of Transgender and Gender Variant Children Mothers of trans and gender variant children tell their stories. Love in the Time of Colic: The New Parents' Guide to Getting It On Again A frank guide for parents to take charge of their sex life. Gender Born, Gender Made: Raising Gender Non-Conforming Children How to help children become their most gender-authentic selves. What Makes a Baby An inclusive children's book about conception, gestation, and birth. Raised by Unicorns: Stories from People with LGBTQ+ Parents Essays from people raised in LGBTQ+ families. The V-Word: True Stories about First-Time Sex Essays by women about losing their virginity. Becoming Nicole: The Transformation of an American Family The story of a transgender girl who fought for the right to be herself. The Transgender Teen A guide to raising your gender variant adolescent with love. The Ultimate Guide to Sex Through Pregnancy and Motherhood Navigate shifting sexual desires during pregnancy and beyond. Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out A look at transgender teens through interviews and portraits.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2117
__label__wiki	0.75651	0.75651	Bob Jakin Bob Jakin in The Mill on the Floss If we were handing out prizes for Miss (or Mr.) Congeniality here, we’d definitely give one to Bob Jakin. Bob might just be the nicest, and the coolest, person in this entire book. He certainly doesn’t come across that way at first, though. When we first meet Bob we see him as a poor, kind of ridiculous boy whom Maggie dislikes. But as an adult, Bob serves two key functions in the narrative: he’s the comic relief and he embodies the novel’s morals. This might seem like a weird combo. Comedic characters aren’t usually known for their moral fiber, and vice versa. But Bob pulls it off with style. First up, we have the comic relief, which occurs whenever Bob opens his mouth. He’s always rambling, sometimes hilariously, sometimes sweetly. He’s the mastermind behind one of the funniest sequences in the book, where he skillfully manipulates Aunt Glegg into not only buying some of his merchandise but also into investing in Tom’s money-earning scheme, which Bob thought up in the first place. He may not always sound like it, but Bob is a really intelligent guy. So, we’ve got comic relief covered. But Bob is also one of the best examples of morality in action. Bob should really have his picture in the dictionary next to "compassionate." He offers up what little money he has to help the Tullivers when he hears they are bankrupt. And he later brings Maggie a bundle of books because he remembers that she loves to read. Bob is a truly generous and compassionate individual, so much so that he sometimes seems to belong to another world entirely: The days of chivalry are not gone [...] they live still in that far-off worship paid by many a youth and man to the woman of whom he never dreams that he shall touch so much as her little finger [...]. Bob, with his pack on his back, had as respectful an adoration for [Maggie] as if he had been a knight in armour." (4.3.32) Ultimately, the humorous, compassionate, and generous Bob possesses all the qualities that Maggie tries to uphold and longs to find in others, which just goes to show that you should never judge a book by its cover, or a "packman" by his pack (and his speech and his rambling nature) in this case. Maggie Tulliver Tom Tulliver Philip Wakem Stephen Guest Lucy Deane Mr. Tulliver Mrs. Tulliver Mrs. Glegg Mr. Glegg Mrs. Pullet Mr. Pullet Mr. Deane Mr. Wakem Mrs. Deane Mrs. Moss Mr. Stelling Mrs. Stelling Mr. Riley Mr. Torry Mr. Moss Luke Moggs The Mrs. Jakins The Miss Guests Laura Stelling Kezia Mr. Furley Mr. Privart Mr. Turnbull	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2118
__label__cc	0.502999	0.497001	ShoreView Announces Sale of Abrasive Products and Equipment, LLC ShoreView is pleased to announce the successful sale of Abrasive Products and Equipment, LLC (“APE”) to Ridgemont Equity Partners. ShoreView partnered with APE through a leveraged recapitalization in July 2010. The owner/managers of APE were seeking diversification of their net worth and a strong financial partner to support their aggressive growth initiatives. ShoreView structured a transaction that: Provided liquidity to the owner/managers Allowed management to retain a meaningful ownership position Created an ownership incentive plan for key managers The results of this partnership were exceptional as ShoreView and APE completed four complimentary add-on acquisitions, opened three new greenfield facilities, and expanded APE’s product and service offerings. As a result, revenue and earnings increased significantly during ShoreView’s ownership period. About Abrasive Products and Equipment APE is a leading, value-added specialty supplier of safety, surface preparation, and environmental products and solutions. APE’s products include specialty abrasives, blasting equipment and accessories, and replacement parts used in the surface preparation, environmental management, and waterjet cutting industries. About ShoreView Industries ShoreView Industries, based in Minneapolis, manages $900 million in private equity funds. ShoreView invests in established, middle-market companies with operations in North America, across a wide range of industries. ShoreView structures a variety of acquisition, recapitalization and build-up transactions, typically in businesses with revenues ranging between $20 million and $300 million. © 2021 ShoreView Industries • All Rights Reserved	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2120
__label__cc	0.735322	0.264678	Score a Show Beyond Broadway Find Discounts See Sold-Out Shows Enter Lotteries Get Rush Tickets Show Guides Win free tickets from the Fairy Stage Mother! Socials: go with fellow fans with a free drink included Member Nights: see it first for free Selects: exclusive member deals Filter Shows by type, date, and place Get Alerts Alerts On Alerts Off AnitaB Long Island City \| 50-64 \| Female About: Former opera singer & vocal music teacher who grew up seeing Broadway shows. Now retired, I ❤️ seeing musicals & plays & writing reviews! Sort by newest to oldest High to low score Low to high score A Jewish Joke Midtown W Absorbing, Entertaining, Great acting See it if You enjoy one actor plays that are well written, sometimes humorous & enjoy old Jewish humor. Don't see it if You can’t sit for 90 minutes without an intermission or are bored by no set changes for an entire play. Also The play is 90 minutes with no intermission. Seats weren’t particularly comfortable in this small theatre & your view of the stage could be blocked by a tall person sitting in front of you. But the actor is excellent & he projects many emotions & loved that he breaks the fourth wall & reaches out to the audience to make us feel his joy or pain.... Read more Read less View in admin Edit Fiddler on the Roof (In Yiddish) Delightful, Great acting, Must see See it if You appreciate seeing a more authentic production of “Fiddler” than the English version expertly conceived & directed by Joel Grey, et al. Don't see it if There are supertitles projected on 2 screens at the sides in Eng & Russian which take away at times from seeing some of the action on stage. Also This production is fabulous with 27 very talented actors/singers/dancers who were chosen from about 700 who auditioned! Most of the cast doesn’t speak Yiddish but they mastered the nuances of the language in record time. The orchestra plays in the rear of the stage (partially hidden) & you can see the conductor. The choreography is superb & pays homage to the original with some interesting additions especially during the wedding & bottles dance. The sets are minimal but doesn’t matter for this intimate production. Some lyrics are different in the songs because this is based on the Hebrew version that was done in Israel 50 years ago. If you understand even some Yiddish you will laugh a lot & will evoke wonderful memories if anyone in your family spoke Yiddish when you were growing up!... Read more Read less Delightful, Entertaining, Refreshing See it if You like a musical production with songs by Alan J. Lerner/Burton Lane in an intimate setting with a talented cast. Don't see it if You only enjoy big lavish musicals. Also I was pleasantly surprised by this production & the musicians were superb! Who woulda guessed there’d be a harpist?! Melissa Errico is a delightful singer/actress.... Read more Read less My Fair Lady (Broadway) Upper W Side Great acting, Great staging, Great singing See it if This new production is visually stunning & presents Eliza as an empowered woman who overcomes more than learning to speak proper English. Don't see it if There’s absolutely no reason to pass up seeing it! Also I liked sitting in the second row in the Loge where you look down at the stage & even see the strike markings. The rotating set & stage were brilliantly conceived & utilized. Lauren is such a talented singer/actress & her deliberately slow enunciation in “the rain in Spain” scene is perfect! In the Ascot scenes you felt like you were at the race hearing the horses passing by - great placement of speakers in the theatre. Higgins played his part well but he dissed Eliza too much & didn’t deserve her, so the ending was fitting after all.... Read more Read less Dear Evan Hansen (NYC) Absorbing, Great acting, Great singing, Relevant See it if You appreciate a timely/emotional story with great songs & a finely knit ensemble. Taylor is fabulous & deserves all accolades! Don't see it if No reason not to see the Tony Award winning production! Also I saw Taylor Trensch perform on February 7 & spoke to him after the show. He told me it was his 6th perf (I thought it was his first) & I was delighted to hear him in a singing role (I’d seen him in A Curious Incident). He more than filled Ben’s shoes!... Read more Read less Farinelli and the King Funny, Great acting, Great singing, Great writing, Must see See it if You saw the movie about Farinelli & even if you didn’t. The play by Mr. Rylance’s wife & Mr. Rylance’s portrayal are brilliant! Don't see it if You can’t appreciate a countertenor’s voice or don’t like Baroque music. Your loss! Also Kudos to Sam Crane (Farinelli) & Melody Grove (Isabella) who acted beautifully. The sets & costumes reflect the setting perfectly & Iesyn’s voice (Farinelli) is out of this world!😀👏🎶... Read more Read less During previews The Parisian Woman Absorbing, Entertaining, Great acting, Great writing See it if You love Uma Thurman & an excellent supporting cast (including Josh Lucas & Phillipa Soo). This play is VERY contemporary & edgy. Don't see it if You are offended by cursing, support Trump, are sensitive about marital infidelity, or can’t sit through a play with no intermission. A Bronx Tale (Broadway) Entertaining, Great acting, Relevant See it if You enjoy musicals that have a theme, are timely, & a realistic story to convey featuring an exceptionally talented young boy! Don't see it if Gang violence bothers you Also I'm very glad my friend asked me to see this show with her. I was so impressed with Jonah Mussolino who played young Calogero & Nick Cordero as Sonny was superb (I'd seen him in Waitress).... Read more Read less Anastasia (NYC) Enchanting, Great staging See it if You enjoy a historically based story, well acted & sung with amazing sets & fused beautifully with projections. Don't see it if You expect a sad ending or you're ignorant of Russian history. Also I was so happy I saw this musical even though it was snubbed at the Tony's this year. I loved the music - especially Chrisy singing "Journey to the Past" & was in awe of the set changes & video projections. The interpolated ballet was nice too in the second act.... Read more Read less Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Great writing, Funny See it if You appreciate a well written & conceived play within a play, skillfully staged & acted with klezmer & Yiddish songs. Don't see it if You're a devout Orthodox Jew because of the relationships between the women & the rabbi's illicit profession will be disturbing to you. Also Don't sit in the balcony for this play because you will not be able to see the projections which are important to following the story. The rows of overhead lights block your view. Orchestra & mezzanine should be fine.... Read more Read less A Doll's House, Part 2 Great acting, Great writing, Relevant See it if You appreciate a well written play with humor, relevancy, & wonderful acting. Don't see it if You expect glitzy staging, music, & dancing - you won't find it here! Delightful, Great acting, Great singing, Great writing, Must see See it if You appreciate seeing legendary singer/actresses perform together in a well written musical based on two titans in the cosmetic industry. Don't see it if You've never worn makeup - (just kidding) or can't appreciate successful women in the corporate world! Also I think the song lyrics are brilliant & the music is stylistically varied & well conceived. There is a lot of humor in this show & the costumes, sets, staging & lighting contributed to this marvelous production.... Read more Read less The Fantasticks Entertaining, Great singing, Delightful See it if You enjoy & appreciate Gloria Estefan's talent & life story. Don't see it if You don't like her songs Also This musical exudes happiness with so many talented singers/dancers & you can't resist wanting to join in singing along. It pulled at your heartstrings watching how she overcame her injuries & survived such a horrible accident. Music is so powerful!... Read more Read less The Lion King (NYC) Clever, Entertaining, Great singing See it if You appreciate the amazing costumes, staging, music & visual effects of this heartwarming story. Don't see it if You're just a movie buff. Also Sitting on the aisle in the orchestra was a great place to see this show because characters came down the aisles.... Read more Read less Summer: The Donna Summer Musical (NYC) Delightful, Entertaining, Great singing See it if You enjoy disco music, want to learn & appreciate the trials & tribulations she had to endure, supported by great visuals, singing & dancing Don't see it if No reason not to see it but if you sit past the first 10 rows or so, your sight line will be impaired by the balcony overhang. Also I did not know much about Donna’s personal life before today, but her story kept me riveted as the show progressed & got better & better especially because LaChanze portrayed Donna magnificently - both personally & musically. I would have rather sat upstairs at this matinee - also too many seniors getting there late & getting up from their seats during the show where I sat - orchestra right. Lots of fans sat in the balcony & cheered!... Read more Read less Carousel (Broadway) Delightful, Entertaining, Great singing, Great staging, Must see See it if You love Jessie Mueller, Renee Fleming & Josh Henry perform this wonderful R&H musical & don’t mind shedding a few tears in the process. Don't see it if No reason not to see it! Also The choreography for this show is magical & Mr. Peck absolutely deserved the Tony Award this year. I’m a big fan of Renee & thought she crossed over very well in this role. I was surprised she didn’t speak with a New England accent as the other female characters did nicely. Joshua sang & acted so well but I felt Jessie was much better in “Beautiful”. The chemistry between them wasn’t as strong as it could have been in my opinion. Lindsay Mendez was excellent as Carrie & deserved her Best Supporting Actress Tony Award.... Read more Read less The Beast in the Jungle Absorbing, Enchanting, Great staging See it if You like Susan Stroman & her signature puppetry effectively fused with ballet, Kander’s music & a well acted love story (in flashback). Don't see it if You prefer big musical extravaganzas or can’t sit for 1 3/4 hours without intermission. Also I really enjoyed this play & the intimate theatre experience. See it before next weekend when it is closing!!... Read more Read less Three Tall Women (Broadway) Absorbing, Funny, Thought-provoking, Great acting See it if You like Albee’s plays & want to experience an outstanding performance by Glenda Jackson who knocks it out of the park as “A”. Don't see it if You can’t sit for 1 3/4 hours without an intermission. Also This play, though written around 1991, is timeless & obviously was cathartic for the playwright. It is serious with a message but also very funny - especially in Act 1. Metcalf was good but sounded/acted a lot like her character in A Doll’s House Part 2. I enjoyed going to Sardi’s afterwards & met 2 other Show-Score aficionados.... Read more Read less A Kind Shot Absorbing, Entertaining, Relevant See it if You resonate with women who have been abused/repressed in their lives & careers who have persevered against the odds with a happy ending. Don't see it if You don’t like one-person autobiographical shows - but Terri’s story is well worth hearing. Also I was surprised that last night was the first performance in a very small venue. Terri converses with her audience before & after her show.You’ll also learn a bit about the game as you empathize with her. The script is well conceived & written! Brava!... Read more Read less The Band's Visit (Broadway) Great singing, Relevant, Slow See it if You saw the movie & are a fan of Katrina. The music & musicians are excellent! Don't see it if You expect to see a big production with lavish sets, costumes, etc. Or if you must have an intermission- there isn’t any. Also The pacing of the show was on the slow side in several scenes & didn’t hold my attention. I liked the use of rotation in different directions at times on the stage which was effective. The musicians were first-rate & Katrina’s singing, acting & timing was superb!... Read more Read less For a previous production Clever, Delightful, Entertaining See it if You appreciate a clever & intriguing story written in couplets with humor & talented singers/actors. Don't see it if There’s no reason I can think of! Also This is an intimate production of a loosely based Shakespeare play which my friends & I thoroughly enjoyed. I’m so glad it was extended - again - because it’s very well conceived & performed. You will smile & laugh a lot!... Read more Read less Hello, Dolly! (NYC) Delightful, Exquisite, Great acting, Must see See it if You love Bette & David who make the show so delightful even if you previously saw Carol or Pearl playing Dolly. Don't see it if Absolutely no reason not to see this performance! Over $19M in presales speaks for itself! Also I was so glad I brought my opera glasses (binoculars) since I sat in the mezzanine & watched Bette closeup. Her facial expressions, acting & timing are impeccable! The chorus' singing & dancing were wonderful & oh those costumes! I was disappointed Bette didn't come out by the stage door but David did & he signed autographs. I guess she's just too big a star or just too exhausted at 71!... Read more Read less Spoon River Entertaining, Great singing, Masterful See it if You appreciate great singing, bluegrass music, talented musicians who sing also & inventive staging & lighting. Don't see it if Seeing people in coffins upsets you. Also I enjoyed & appreciated this musical play & couldnt help drawing a comparison to "Come From Away" even if the latter I loved a lot more - but those Canadians have so much to offer!... Read more Read less Present Laughter Delightful, Funny, Great acting See it if You love Kevin Kline & a wonderfully talented supporting cast who will make you laugh & you enjoy jazz music (& L.V.B's Pathetique Sonata!) Don't see it if No reason not to see this play! Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Thought-provoking, Riveting See it if You want to see Glenn Close - a consumate actress & singer as Norma Desmond - the role in which she deservedly won a Tony Award. Don't see it if I can't think of any reasons not to see this musical! The older actors & actresses rule Broadway this season. Also I was very impressed with Loyd Webber's music for this show performed by a large orchestra on stage. Even though they occupied half the stage, the director & choreographer did a great job utilizing the space & different levels which was very effective. The sound was exceptionally clear & the old movie projections were perfect for this show. The supporting cast was terrific as well!... Read more Read less Come From Away (NYC) Clever, Funny, Great writing, Relevant See it if You love the musicals & minimalism at its best! Saw it with the FDNY families 3 days before it opened & we all gave the cast a SO!! Don't see it if No reason in the world not to see this show! Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (NYC) See it if You love Carole's music & want to see her life story & be entertained! Don't see it if You can't mouth the words to any of her songs. Also I saw Beautiful with the original cast & absolutely loved the singing, dancing, & especially Jessie Mueller's performance. You'd swear she was playing the piano - she personified Carole - & when I talked to her after the show, she was very sweet & gracious. So naturally I went to see her perform in Waitress & she didn't disappoint, but I liked her more in this musical.... Read more Read less Hamilton (NYC) Exquisite, Great singing, Must see, Great staging, Funny See it if You appreciate a true story about Canadians who were hospitable to foreigners who landed in Newfoundland on 9/11. Great cast & music! Don't see it if No reason not to see it but there's no intermission so if you have a kidney issue it will be a problem. Also I believe this show will rival Hamilton & I loved Hamilton. I predict many Tony nominations. I was fortunate to have seen it before the opening Saturday (tonight).... Read more Read less About / Help / Terms / Privacy Copyright © F-101, Inc. All rights reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2121
__label__cc	0.575654	0.424346	Browsing: Staind By Editorial Team September 15, 2020 AARON LEWIS and SULLY ERNA Announce The American Drive-In Tour For the first time ever, Sully Erna and Aaron Lewis, two of the most acclaimed front-men in rock–the voices of multi-platinum rock bands Godsmack and Staind–will perform their hits together, side-by-side,… By Editorial Team January 27, 2020 DISTURBED Announces “The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour” with Support From STAIND DISTURBED has announced a 31-date “The Sickness 20th Anniversary Tour” throughout North America, co-produced by Frank Productions and Live Nation. The amphitheater tour, with very… By Damaris Navarro November 19, 2019 Epicenter Festival 2020 Full Lineup Has Been Announced! Epicenter Festival is a 3-day destination music experience showcasing a massive music lineup, with over 65 music artists performing on four stages, led by Metallica,…	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2125
__label__cc	0.686282	0.313718	Sundays, 8:00 PM EST on Hallmark Channel Tracked 3,008 Times Drama Hallmark Channel Hallmark Movies Now The multi-generational family drama of "Chesapeake Shores" follows Abby O'Brien, a high-powered career woman, divorcee and mother to twin daughters, who makes a trip from New York City to her hometown of Chesapeake Shores. Her visit home brings Abby face to face with her past, including her high school sweetheart Trace (Metcalfe), her uncompromising father Mick and her esteemed grandmother Nell. Abby realizes the toll her career has taken on her ability to be a hands-on mother to her daughters, and considers a permanent move to Chesapeake Shores. Show Reviews (10)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2130
__label__cc	0.681723	0.318277	1 in 4 deaths worldwide are related to blood clots With one of the largest portfolios of hemostasis-specific tests and systems dedicated to the diagnosis of blood-clotting disorders, Siemens Healthineers supports clinicians in the fight against one of the biggest health threats to our communities. Our commitment goes beyond providing clinicians with the diagnostic solutions they need—which is why we are proud to sponsor the annual World Thrombosis Day in an effort to promote thrombosis risk education and ultimately save lives. World Thrombosis Day (WTD) is an initiative spearheaded by the International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis (ISTH) to raise awareness about the prevalence of blood clots and the actions individuals can take to mitigate their risk of this disease. WTD supports the World Health Assembly’s global target of reducing premature deaths due to non-communicable disease by 25% by 2025. 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__label__cc	0.709696	0.290304	Pulling Back the Curtain on Magic! with audio recording Part of Science of Fun Stuff By Sheila Sweeny Higginson Illustrated by Rob McClurkan Enhanced eBook LIST PRICE $6.99 Learn the science behind amazing magic tricks in this fact-tastic nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series about the science of fun stuff! Did you know that every time a magician uses sleight of hand, he is secretly tracking your eye movements at the same time? How does a magician make a dove appear out of thin air? Amaze your friends with the secrets you learn in this fun, fact-filled Level 3 Ready-to-Read! A special section at the back of the book includes Common Core–vetted extras on subjects like geography and history, and there’s even a fun quiz so readers can test themselves to see what they’ve learned! Sheila Sweeny Higginson Sheila Sweeny Higginson is an award-winning author who has worked in children’s and educational publishing for twenty years. She has written more than 100 books for children. Sheila lives with her husband Felipe and their two children in Brooklyn, New York. Rob McClurkan Rob McClurkan is an illustrator and author whose imagination is fueled by a healthy dose of Saturday morning cartoons and Sunday funnies. He lives with his family just outside Atlanta, Georgia. To see more of Rob’s work, visit SeeRobDraw.com. Publisher: Simon Spotlight (June 2, 2015) Children's Non-Fiction > Science & Technology > Experiments & Projects Children's Non-Fiction > Science & Technology > General Children's Non-Fiction > Readers > Beginner Kansas NEA Reading Circle List Intermediate Title Book Cover Image (jpg): Pulling Back the Curtain on Magic! Enhanced eBook 9781481437035 More books from this author: Sheila Sweeny Higginson More books from this illustrator: Rob McClurkan More books in this series: Science of Fun Stuff	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2134
__label__wiki	0.570731	0.570731	The Bell Rang By James E. Ransome Illustrated by James E. Ransome Recipient of a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2019 A young slave girl witnesses the heartbreak and hopefulness of her family and their plantation community when her brother escapes for freedom in this brilliantly conceived picture book by Coretta Scott King Award winner James E. Ransome. Every single morning, the overseer of the plantation rings the bell. Daddy gathers wood. Mama cooks. Ben and the other slaves go out to work. Each day is the same. Full of grueling work and sweltering heat. Every day, except one, when the bell rings and Ben is nowhere to be found. Because Ben ran. Yet, despite their fear and sadness, his family remains hopeful that maybe, just maybe, he made it North. That he is free. An ode to hope and a powerful tribute to the courage of those who ran for freedom, The Bell Rang is a stunning reminder that our past can never be forgotten. Photograph courtesy of author James E. Ransome James E. Ransome’s highly acclaimed illustrations for Before She Was Harriet received the 2018 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor. His other award-winning titles include the Coretta Scott King winner The Creation; Coretta Scott King Honor Book Uncle Jed’s Barbershop; Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt; and Let My People Go, winner of the NAACP Image Award. He frequently collaborates with his wife, author Lesa Cline-Ransome. One of their recent titles is Game Changers: The Story of Venus and Serena Williams, which received four starred reviews and was an ALA Notable Children’s Book. James is a professor and coordinator of the MFA Illustration Graduate Program at Syracuse University. He lives in New York’s Hudson River Valley region with his family. Visit James at JamesRansome.com. Publisher: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books (January 15, 2019) Children's Fiction > Family > General Children's Fiction > Social Situations > Prejudice & Racism Children's Fiction > Historical > United States > Colonial & Revolutionary Periods A unique and engaging perspective on enslaved families. – Kirkus Reviews, starred review A powerful tale of slavery and its two terrible options: stay or run. – Booklist, starred review With a text at once simple, rhythmic, and heartbreaking, Ransome conveys for a very young audience the grinding treadmill of slave labor and the impetus to leave loved ones for a chance at freedom. – BCCB [A] startling force. – Publishers Weekly, starred review [Ransome] succeeds in communicating the myriad and complex emotions of individuals choosing to flee chattel enslavement and the aftermath of those left behind. Without sugarcoating or minimizing the complexity of human emotion, the illustrations communicate what words cannot: the tender love of family, the cruelty of enslavement, the emptiness left after the loss of a loved one, and the ever-present dilemma of self-emancipation for those who lived in bondage. – Horn Book, starred review ILA Teachers' Choices Capital Choices Noteworthy Books for Children's and Teens (DC) NCTE Notable Poetry List ALA Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book Picture This Recommendation List Beehive Award Nominee Kansas NEA Reading Circle List Top Pick Book Cover Image (jpg): The Bell Rang Author Photo (jpg): James E. Ransome More books from this author: James E. Ransome	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2135
__label__wiki	0.640597	0.640597	Methodology of the Oppressed by Chela Sandoval Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press In a work with far-reaching implications, Chela Sandoval does no less than revise the genealogy of theory over the past thirty years, inserting what she... Read more terms "U.S. Third World feminism" into the narrative in a way that thoroughly alters our perspective on contemporary culture and subjectivity.What Sandoval has identified is a language, a rhetoric of resistance to postmodern cultural conditions. U.S liberation movements of the post-World War II era generated specific modes of oppositional consciousness. Out of these emerged a new activity of consciousness and language Sandoval calls the "methodology of the oppressed". This methodology -- born of the strains of the cultural and identity struggles that currently mark global exchange -- holds out the possibility of a new historical moment, a new citizen-subject, and a new form of alliance consciousness and politics.Utilizing semiotics and U.S. Third World feminist criticism, Sandoval demonstrates how this methodology mobilizes love as a category of critical analysis. Rendering this approach in all its specifics, Methodology of the Oppressed gives rise to an alternative mode of criticism opening new perspectives on a theoretical, literary, aesthetic, social movement, or psychic expression. Developing Partnerships: Gender, Sexuality, and the... Ladies of Labor, Girls of Adventure: Working Women,... Elizabeth Cady Stanton: An American Life Publisher: Hill and Wang	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2141
__label__wiki	0.847677	0.847677	Ki Sung Yueng next club: Out of contract Swans midfielder bound for former European champions? Tue, 27 March 2018, 10:34 Swansea City’s South Korean ace midfielder Ki Sung Yueng has been in impressive form since the appointment of Carlos Carvalhal as manager - form which has coincided with an upturn in fortunes for the club in the battle against Premier League relegation. With the 29-year old’s contract up at the end of the season What Are The Odds looks at the Ki Sung Yueng next club odds market via BetVictor, to see where the Swans star could be plying his trade at the start of next season. Italian giants AC Milan are the team leading the conversation when it comes to where Ki Sung Yueng will be playing after the summer transfer window, and a report in the Wales Online reiterated the link to the Italian capital. Currently Milan are priced at 1/1 (2.00) to successfully bring in the midfielder on a free transfer from south Wales and it would be hard for any Swans fans to feel aggrieved for him to make the move to the San Siro - especially if he continues to play such a key role in keeping the club in the top-tier. West Ham United showed real interest in Ki Sung Yueng in the January transfer window, and wanted to do a player type exchange deal that ultimately saw Andre Ayew move back to Swansea. If the Hammers are going to be in the summer mix against AC Milan then they will need to see a drastic upturn in form and retain their own Premier League status first - the odds of 6/1 (7.00) are a reflection of the east London club’s chances at the moment. A bit of an outside shout could be Wolverhampton Wanderers who are almost assured of promotion back to the Premier League and have the might of finances to really make a splash next season. Should they require battle ready experience then a free transfer move for the South Korean would make sense and odds of 16/1 (17.0) could be on to watch over the coming months. However, Swansea fans can hold hope if they stay up, with Ki Sung Yueng quoted in the Wales Online saying that; “There is a big possibility I could sign a new contract here (Swansea), that’s why I can’t say what I am going to do after the season ends.” Probability of Ki Sung Yueng's next club Ki Sung Yueng Transfer Odds AC Milan 1/1 50.00% West Ham 6/1 14.29% Stoke 10/1 9.09% Inter Milan 16/1 5.88% Wolves 16/1 5.88% Share article with your friends More Statistical Analysis If you are a fan of reading stories based on in depth stats, check out more articles from SmartBets’ Statistical Analysis. Statistical Analysis looks at major upcoming events with deep dives into historical data to present interesting trends for your favourite sports and teams. Statistical Analysis is one of SmartBets’ two online magazines. 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__label__wiki	0.871062	0.871062	Office Hours archive for Jan. 1, 2010 THURSDAY, DEC. 9, 2010 Thu., Dec. 9, 2010 Judge approves AmericanWest sale U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Patricia Williams today authorized the sale of AmericanWest Bank to a holding company that will inject as much as $200 million in new capital into the Spokane-based institution.The $6.5 million deal between AmericanWest Bancorporation and SKBHC Holdings LLC is expected to... Downtown's first kaiten (belt) sushi restaurant opens on Friday 1 Sushi Maru, a kaiten-style sushi restaurant, opens its doors on Friday in the former spot of Sawtooth Grill in River Park Square. Kaiten restaurants use conveyor belts with foods on plates that pass by diners’ tables. Diners pull off the items they want.Sushi Maru is... WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8, 2010 Wed., Dec. 8, 2010 Hayden, Idaho's Transtector Systems lands $4.6 million contract for advanced EMP protection panels Hayden-based Transtector Systems has won a $4.6 million contract to build advanced and highly secure panels used by the Air Force to protect Minuteman missile control systems from attack. The award was announced by Smiths Interconnect, a global corporation with extensive programs in research and... Beaudry owners hit with $2.1 million judgment in Idaho court The owners of a Post Falls motorcycle dealership, Beaudry Motors, were ordered by a Coeur d’Alene court to repay $2.1 million in default loans. Wells Fargo Bank won a default judgment against Steve and Stephanie Beaudry, owners of Beaudry Motors, Inc. and Beaudry Motorsports, in... Unemployment insurance rates to rise in 2011 Washington's unemployment insurance tax rate will increase to an average 3.26 percent next year because jobless workers received a record $2 billion in benefits, the Employment Security Department said today.The unemployment trust fund collected only $1.2 billion during the year, but retained a $2.5 billion... TUESDAY, DEC. 7, 2010 Tue., Dec. 7, 2010 Among the titles at Google eBooks are an assortment of historical pieces, for free To mark the occasion of the launch of Google eBooks, we browsed over to the new site and searched for e-books there about Spokane, our fair city.We found more than several interesting historical titles there which happen to be out of copyright and are free... Matt Gerber becomes CEO at Liberty Lake's IT-Lifeline Matt Gerber, who’s held key jobs at area firms Itronix and SprayCool, has become CEO of Liberty Lake-based IT-Lifeline.Gerber, who’s 46, takes the reins of the company started by Steven Tabacek, the firm’s only other CEO. Tabacek told board members he felt it was time... Teddie Gibbon to take over as KXLY GM in January KXLY TV's Teddie Gibbon, who's been vice president and station manager, will move into the general manager's job effective in January. Formally, she's taking that job with Spokane Television, Inc., the company that operates KXLY TV. Gibbon, who's 46, takes over for Steve Herling, who's... MONDAY, DEC. 6, 2010 Mon., Dec. 6, 2010 Downtown Nectar Tasting Room now shooting for late-December opening Josh Wade, the owner of Nectar Tasting Room, said he hopes the Spokane wine tasting hangout opens by the end of the year."We've got our permits in and should be getting electrical, plumbing and HVAC work done this week," said Wade. It's been about two... FRIDAY, DEC. 3, 2010 Fri., Dec. 3, 2010 Spokane firm Womer & Associates receives minority business award Womer & Associates, a Spokane-based architectural, engineering, and environmental services firm, is winner of this year’s Northeast Washington Minority Business of the Year Award. The University of Washington’s Business and Economic Development Center (BEDC) made the selection and honored the company at a Seattle ceremony... MacKenzie River Pizza update: the deconstruction of clutter OK, this will make our third and last post here about the MacKenzie River Pizza Co. location announcement, made this week by Glacier Restaurant Group, out of Whitefish, Mont.Our earlier post noted that a press release quoted Glacier COO Brad Ridgeway explaining the choice of... What did he mean, the "clutter of the competition"? Sometimes we just move along with the material given to us and don't stop to think what's been said.Point in case, the earlier post we had about MacKenzie River Pizza coming to Spokane next year, near the big new WinCo.The COO of Glacier Restaurant Group... MacKenzie River Pizza coming to a new location on North Nevada The Montana restaurant company that will bring a Ciao Mambo eatery to downtown plans to build its first Eastern Washington MacKenzie River Pizza Co. store in north Spokane next year. Glacier Restaurant Group said it will lease a 5,800-square-foot restaurant to go in the corner... Red Lion adds California franchise A Concord, Calif., hotel will become a Red Lion Hotels Corp. franchisee next month, the Spokane-based chain said today.The Holiday Inn Concord, with 189 room and 5,400 square feet of meeting space, is the third Northern California hotel to convert to the Red Lion brand... Tom Fritz, CEO of INHS, the next Executive Connect speaker If you still can't figure out what INHS does, and what they're doing in the area of electronic health records (EHR), the chance to get some answers is next week, during the next Executive Connect Breakfast, at the Spokane Club.It will be a session Dec.... TUESDAY, NOV. 30, 2010 Spokane company gets grant for burn treatment A start-up pharmaceutical company in Spokane has received a $1.38 million grant to develop new burn treatments for the Department of the Army.Iasis Molecular Sciences will work with Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Connecticut Health Center to formulate and test compounds based on... FRIDAY, NOV. 26, 2010 Fri., Nov. 26, 2010 Roads, cold don't deter shoppers Shoppers jammed parking lots from Wandemere to Spokane Valley to North Idaho this morning, ignoring snowy roads and cold temperatures to buy 46-inch televisions and 700-count sheets.At the Northpointe shopping Center, Best Buy Manager Keat Shankle estimated as many as 2,000 shoppers had been through... MONDAY, NOV. 22, 2010 Mon., Nov. 22, 2010 North Idaho counties lose jobs Employment in most North Idaho counties fell in October, with Boundary County the notable exception.The Idaho Department of Labor Friday released a county-by-county breakdown of employment statistics, having announced earlier in the month a statewide rise in joblessness to 9.1 percent from nine percent in... Does the word 'think' make you a better thinker? 3 Our newsroom colleague Paul Turner mentioned in his Slice column recently the appearance in downtown Spokane of the word "think." on a mural not far from the heart of town. The source, at the time, was unknown. He later got a message from Dennis Magner,... THURSDAY, NOV. 18, 2010 A local daily deal coupon option ready to start Two Spokane companies have launched the Deal Planet, a daily online coupon offer modeled on the popular approach taken by Groupon.com.Bozzi Media and Se7en LLC teamed up and began testing the plan over the past two weeks. They concluded the test and are ready to... Can the owner of Evergreen Towing try to start a second tow company? This post is sort of a mailbag response. Last week we wrote about the role the Washington State Department of Licensing played in slapping a Spokane tow truck firm for alleged misdeeds during this year's Hoopfest. A Spokesman.com story summarized the key issues.The company, Evergreen... WEDNESDAY, NOV. 17, 2010 Wed., Nov. 17, 2010 OK, here's how the Trader Joe's building will fit on Spokane's South Hill Trader Joe's confirmed a long-circulated rumor on Wednesday, affirming plans to build its first Spokane store in the South Hill neighborhood of Spokane.The specialty grocery chain, based in Southern California, is going to lease 12,000 square feet in Lincoln Heights Shopping Center, at 29th and... Seasonal hires brighten jobs picture The unemployment rate in Spokane County slipped to 7.8 percent in October, the lowest rate in almost two years.The number of employed rose to 220,210, up from 216,960 in September and 218,850 in October 2009.But Doug Tweedy, local labor economist for the Washington Employment Security... Economists forecast more of same for 2011 The economic recovery will grind slowly forward next year, extending this year's modest improvements but not breaking out strongly enough to significantly affect unemployment and household income, economists John Mitchell and Grant Forsyth said today.Speaking at a Greater Spokane Incorporated forecast breakfast, Mitchell said businesses... Eco Depot will present a workshop on solar power Spokane green product retailer Eco Depot Inc. will present a a class on the basics of solar power, from 9 a.m. to noon on Nov. 20.Company CEO Nadine Sullivan, in the picture here, will lead the class at the Eco Depot office, 1226 E. Sprague.The... The Spokesman-Review business team follows economic development in Spokane and the Inland Northwest. Recent Office Hours posts April 2010 March 2010 John Stucke Mike Prager Becky Kramer	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2148
__label__wiki	0.984562	0.984562	HomeNewsEventsGolfUSA Augusta National plans limited attendance for 2021 Masters A scene from the rescheduled 2020 Masters held last fall. The 2021 tournament will have limited fan attendance as it returns to its normal April timing. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) Move intended as ramp-up toward full attendance in 2022 PGA removes 2022 Championship from Trump property LPGA unveils record $76m purse for 2021 season The Ladies Professional Golf Association has announced its 2021 schedule, which will feature 34 Tour events including two new tournaments and a record $76.45m (€62.5m) in prize money. Title sponsorless French Open omitted from 2021 European Tour calendar Golf’s French Open has been dropped from the European Tour calendar for 2021. The lack of a title sponsor has been cited as one of the reasons for its omission from the 2021 calendar. European Tour Productions’ 2019 turnover neared £100m as profit rises European Tour Productions, the Tour’s host broadcast and media-rights sales arm in which the US-based PGA Tour recently agreed to acquire a minority stake, has reported turnover of £99.5m (€110.4m/$134.5m) Decision follows insurrection last week at US Capitol	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2149
__label__cc	0.695942	0.304058	Dr Melanie Lovatt Sociology, Social Policy & Criminology RG Bomont Building, University of Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA Email melanie.lovatt1@stir.ac.uk Telephone+44 (0)1786 466320 http://www.stir.ac.uk/people/melanielovatt1 I joined the University of Stirling as a lecturer in sociology in August 2016. Prior to this I was at the University of Sheffield, where I completed a PhD in the Department of Sociological Studies and worked as a research associate. I have an MA in folklore from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a BA in history from the University of York. I have three main research interests (which often overlap): Ageing, the life course and time: Sociology of ageing; critical gerontology; cultural gerontology; time - particularly future perceptions of time in older age; fictional representatives of ageing and the life course. Sociology of health and illness: Experiences of health and illness; lay epidemiology - particularly in the context of risk and public health; alcohol; death and dying; relationships in the context of health and illness; how illness is experienced and constructed differently at different stages of the life course. Home, relationships and families: Particularly in the context of older age, health and illness, death and dying. Methods and approaches: I predominantly use qualitative methods, although I have worked on mixed methods projects. Material and sensory approaches. I am also interested in narrative approaches. I am interested in supervising doctoral students on any of the above or related topics and would welcome speculative enquiries. Reimagining the Future in Older Age PI: Dr Melanie Lovatt Funded by: Economic and Social Research Council Living Right Up To The End PI: Dr Liz Forbat Funded by: Strathcarron Hospice Outputs (16) Housing and Ageing: Let's Get Serious-"How Do You Plan for the Future while Addressing Immediate Chaos?" McCall V, Ziegler F, Robertson J, Lovatt M, Phillips J, Porteus J, Mcintyre Z, Rutherford A, Sixsmith J, Woolrych R, Eadie J, Wallman J, Epinosa M, Harrison E & Wallace T (2020) Housing and Ageing: Let's Get Serious-"How Do You Plan for the Future while Addressing Immediate Chaos?". Social Inclusion , 8 (3), pp. 28-42. https://doi.org/10.17645/si.v8i3.2779 Relationships and material culture in a residential home for older people Lovatt M (2020) Relationships and material culture in a residential home for older people. Ageing and Society . https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X20000690 Housing and Ageing: Linking future strategy to future delivery for Scotland, Wales and England 2030 McCall V, Phillips J, Lovatt M, Robertson J, Rutherford A, Woolrytch R, Sixsmith J, Macintyre Z, Porteus J, Ziegler F & Eadie J (2019) Housing and Ageing: Linking future strategy to future delivery for Scotland, Wales and England 2030 . Scottish Universities Insight Institute and Social Policy Association. https://www.scottishinsight.ac.uk/Programmes/Scotland2030/HousingOlderPeople.aspx Becoming at home in residential care for older people: a material culture perspective Lovatt M (2018) Becoming at home in residential care for older people: a material culture perspective. Sociology of Health and Illness , 40 (2), pp. 366-378. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9566.12568 Digital phenotyping and sociological perspectives in a Brave New World Lovatt M & Holmes J (2017) Digital phenotyping and sociological perspectives in a Brave New World. Commentary on: Skinner A., Attwood A., Baddeley R., Evans-Reeves K., Bauld L., Munafò M. Digital phenotyping and the development and delivery of health guidelines and behaviour change interventions. Addiction 2017; https://doi.org/10.1111/add.13746. Lovatt M., Eadie D., Meier P. S., Li J., Bauld L., Hastings G. et al. Lay epidemiology and the interpretation of low-risk drinking guidelines by adults in the United Kingdom. Addiction 2015; 110: 1912–1919.. Addiction , 112 (7), pp. 1286-1289. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.13805 Development of Trust in an Online Breast Cancer Forum: A Qualitative Study Lovatt M, Bath PA & Ellis J (2017) Development of Trust in an Online Breast Cancer Forum: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Medical Internet Research , 19 (5), Art. No.: e175. https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.7471 Public attitudes towards alcohol control policies in Scotland and England: Results from a mixed-methods study Li J, Lovatt M, Eadie D, Dobbie F, Meier P, Holmes J, Hastings G & MacKintosh AM (2017) Public attitudes towards alcohol control policies in Scotland and England: Results from a mixed-methods study. Social Science and Medicine , 177, pp. 177-189. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.01.037 Public awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer in England in 2015: a population-based survey Buykx P, Li J, Gavens L, Hooper L, Lovatt M, Gomes de Matos E, Meier P & Holmes J (2016) Public awareness of the link between alcohol and cancer in England in 2015: a population-based survey. BMC Public Health , 16, Art. No.: 1194. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-016-3855-6 Developing a social practice-based typology of British drinking culture in 2009-2011: Implications for alcohol policy analysis Ally AK, Lovatt M, Meier P, Brennan A & Holmes J (2016) Developing a social practice-based typology of British drinking culture in 2009-2011: Implications for alcohol policy analysis. Addiction , 111 (9), pp. 1568-1579. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.13397 A new approach to measuring drinking cultures in Britain Holmes J, Lovatt M, Ally AK, Brennan A & Meier P (2016) A new approach to measuring drinking cultures in Britain . Alcohol Research UK. Alcohol Insights, 133. University of Sheffield. http://alcoholresearchuk.org/downloads/finalReports/FinalReport_0133.pdf Lay epidemiology and the interpretation of low-risk drinking guidelines by adults in the United Kingdom Lovatt M, Eadie D, Meier P, Li J, Bauld L, Hastings G & Holmes J (2015) Lay epidemiology and the interpretation of low-risk drinking guidelines by adults in the United Kingdom. Addiction , 110 (12), pp. 1912-1919. https://doi.org/10.1111/add.13072 Charity Shops and the Imagined Futures of Objects: How Second-Hand Markets Influence Disposal Decisions when Emptying a Parent's House Lovatt M (2015) Charity Shops and the Imagined Futures of Objects: How Second-Hand Markets Influence Disposal Decisions when Emptying a Parent's House. 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__label__wiki	0.598364	0.598364	More quantum dots from Strem Chemicals UK Quantum dots (QD) currently draw intensive research for applications due to their unique size-dependent optical and electrical properties. CdSe based QDs are the most extensively used materials because of a size-tunable emission wavelength which lies in the visible light region of 450-650 nm. Generally, CdSe cores in water solution have low fluorescence quantum yields (QY) due to surface-related trap states. However, this problem can be solved by growing wide band gap semiconducting shells around the core, such as zinc sulphide (best shell material for CdSe cores). A complete line of Core(CdSe or CdSSe)/Shell(ZnS) QD in solid form are available from Strem. These products are sold as mixtures in organic solvents and water, despite the hydrophobic organic ligand coatings. A suitable surface coating provides stability in aqueous solutions and functionalizes the QDs for further surface modification. The emission wavelengths of QDs range from 450 nm (blue) to 665 nm (red), resulting in high quantum yield (>50%) and have narrow full-width half-maximum (FWHM). https://www.strem.com/uploads/technical_notes/48-1610tech.pdf Contact the team on 01223 873028 or enquiries@www.strem.co.uk for further information Published on the 23rd of October 2017 DuPhos and BPE Ligands for Catalytic Asymmetric Hydrogenation A bulky secondary phosphine for metathesis, hydroformylation and dehydration A liquid precursor for the growth of platinum Trioctylphosphine Selenide (TOPSe 15-6657) and Tributylphosphine Sulfide (TBPS 15-6658) for Quantum Dot Preparation Strem Chemicals UK is a part of Enterprise Plus, the Royal Society of Chemistry's dedicated service for SME's. Phone: +44 1-223-873028 Fax: +44 1-223-870207 Email: enquiries@strem.co.uk Operational Address: Strem Chemicals UK, Newton Hall, Town Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 7ZE 19 Flambards Close, Meldreth Royston, Herts, SG8 6JX © Copyright 2021, Strem chemicals UK Ltd.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2158
__label__wiki	0.620499	0.620499	Life Sciences Plant Sciences Working with Ferns Issues and Applications Editors: Fernández, Helena, Kumar, Ashwani, Revilla, Angeles (Eds.) Features the most recent research findings rather than taking a traditional perspective Collected articles in this volume incorporate most of the latest techniques now routinely used to resolve traditional questions. Offers a selection of chapters, each composed by experts in their field price for Mexico Ferns existing today represent a genetic inheritance of great value as they include species of ancient vascular plants, which have direct connection with the crucial steps done in the past for settling life on Earth. Their life cycle is an example of alternation of generations, in which both a multicellular diploid organism and a multicellular haploid organism occur and give rise to the other. Spore, gametophyte and sporophyte have been studied either for basic and practical purposes. In the first case, they offer us simple and easy to grow experimental systems to investigate on plant development, and secondly, they are culture by their ornamental appeal, their environmental benefit or as source of metabolites. This timely volume brings a selection of chapters, each one composed by experts in their respective fields. The chapters included cover a broad range from the knowledge of its biology and contribution to understanding of plant development, useful protocols for propagation and conservation purposes, genetic variability as well as environmental and theurapeutical applications. This wide spectrum of the contributions gives to reader a rapid idea of the enormous potential of this plant group. The originality of this book is to expose the most recent tendencies in their investigation, which is far from the traditional perspective usually followed. The collected articles in this volume incorporate most of novel techniques used nowadays routinely to resolve traditional questions. Ashwani Kumar Professor, Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. The author’s repertoire of published works spreads across 150 research articles in various national and international journals. He has an experience of over three decades in his field of research, namely, tissue culture and biochemistry, being awarded with prestigeous V. Puri Medal in 2008 for his services to advancement of Botany. Helena Fernández Associate Professor, Department of Biology of Organisms and Systems, Oviedo University, Spain. Her research focuses on micropropagation and reproduction in ferns during the two last decades. In 2002 she obtained the award “Ramón y Cajal” by The Ministry of Science and Technology, being engaged to the Oviedo University as tenurer, full time, in the Area of Plant Physiology since then. M. Angeles Revilla Plant Physioloy Assistant Professor in the Biology Faculty at the Oviedo University (Spain) since 1987. Twenty years experience in plant tissue culture. She has also worked in cryopreservation and genetic stability for the last ten years, mainly in the development of protocols for in vitro shoot apices in agronomic species. Ashwani Kumar Professor, Department of Botany, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. The author’s repertoire of published works spreads across 150 research articles in various national and international journals. He has an experience of over three decades in his field of research, namely, tissue culture and biochemistry, being awarded with prestigeous V. Puri Medal in 2008 for his services to advancement of Botany. Helena Fernández Associate Professor, Department of Biology of Organisms and Systems, Oviedo University, Spain. Her research focuses on micropropagation and reproduction in ferns during the two last decades. In 2002 she obtained the award “Ramón y Cajal” by The Ministry of Science and Technology, being engaged to the Oviedo University as tenurer, full time, in the Area of Plant Physiology since then. M. Angeles Revilla Plant Physioloy Assistant Professor in the Biology Faculty at the Oviedo University (Spain) since 1987. Twenty years experience in plant tissue culture. She has also worked in cryopreservation and genetic stability for the last ten years, mainly in the development of protocols for in vitro shoot apices in agronomic species. Fernández, H. Cellular, Molecular, and Genetic Changes During the Development of Ceratopteris richardii Gametophytes Salmi, Mari L. (et al.) Laboratory-Induced Apogamy and Apospory in Ceratopteris richardii Cordle, Angela R. (et al.) Sexual Reproduction in Ferns Menéndez, V. (et al.) Gibberellic Acid and Ethylene Control Male Sex Determination and Development of Anemia phyllitidis Gametophytes Kaźmierczak, Andrzej The Sporophytes of Seed-Free Vascular Plants – Major Vegetative Developmental Features and Molecular Genetic Pathways Tomescu, Alexandru M. F. From Spore to Sporophyte: How to Proceed In Vitro In Vitro Regeneration Systems of Platycerium Camloh, Marjana (et al.) Stipule Propagation in Five Marattioid Species Native to Taiwan (Marattiaceae; Pteridophyte) Huang, Yao-Moan (et al.) Tree Ferns Biotechnology: From Spores to Sporophytes Rybczyński, Jan J. (et al.) In Vitro Propagation of Rare and Endangered Serpentine Fern Species Marszał-Jagacka, Jowita (et al.) Conservation of Fern Spores Ballesteros, Daniel Exploration of Cryo-methods to Preserve Tree and Herbaceous Fern Gametophytes Mikuła, Anna (et al.) Pteridophyte spores viability Galán, Jose María Gabriel y (et al.) Microsatellites: A Powerful Genetic Marker for Fern Research Jiménez, Ares Diversity in Natural Fern Populations: Dominant Markers as Genetic Tools Peredo, E. L. (et al.) Mitochondrial Activity of Fern Spores for the Evaluation of Acute Toxicity in Higher Plant Development Catalá, Myriam (et al.) Chronic Phytotoxicity in Gametophytes: DNA as Biomarker of Growth and Chlorophyll Autofluorescence as Biomarker of Cell Function Arsenic Hyperaccumulator Fern Pteris vittata: Utilities for Arsenic Phytoremediation and Plant Biotechnology Rathinasabapathi, Bala Aerobiology of Pteridophyta Spores: Preliminary Results and Applications Cruz, David Rodríguez (et al.) Studies on Folk Medicinal Fern: An Example of “Gu-Sui-Bu” Chang, Hung-Chi (et al.) Ecdysteroids in Ferns: Distribution, Diversity, Biosynthesis, and Functions Lafont, René (et al.) Ferns: From Traditional Uses to Pharmaceutical Development, Chemical Identification of Active Principles Ho, Raimana (et al.) Functional Activities of Ferns for Human Health Lee, Cheol Hee (et al.) Toxicological and Medicinal Aspects of the Most Frequent Fern Species, Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn Vetter, János Helena Fernández Ashwani Kumar Angeles Revilla Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 10.1007/978-1-4419-7162-3 XXII, 386	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2160
__label__wiki	0.683161	0.683161	Chicago is U.S. office market with fastest-growing rent: CBRE The Scion Group buys $1.6B student housing portfolio with Canada, Singapore pension funds Chinese are top foreign investors in U.S. CRE Ascent, TowerBrook Capital team in data-center sale-leaseback deals Asia's Line Friends opening first U.S. store in Times Square Global hotel M&A streak to continue in 2017: JLL Swedish pension fund sells 47-property, 4.5 million-square-foot global CRE portfolio for $2B Italian accessories brand Luana opens first U.S. store in NYC Hines builds 1,000-bed student housing business in UK Singapore investor targeting U.S. corporate housing and service apt. sectors Boston, Silicon Valley, Austin are the most tech-friendly U.S. cities North American hotel room bookings up 28% in 2016: Report Houston's Fairfield Town Center adds retail, dining options SQUAREFOOTPRINT STAFF Washington Prime Group Inc. will welcome 12 new retailers, dining and personal service options, this February, to Fairfield Town Center. Northwest Houston’s newest open-air lifestyle venue will host openings for national retailers Amazing Lash Studio, Great Clips, Pump’d Nutrition, Sally Beauty Supply and Sport Clips, as well as the locally popular Nail Bar of Texas. Restaurant openings include Jersey Mike’s Subs, Jimmy John’s, MOD Pizza, Slurping Noodle, Subway and Yogurtland. Prior to the holiday shopping season last year, the 600,000-square-foot outdoor destination celebrated the openings of Bath & Body Works/White Barn Candle Co., Marshalls/Homegoods, Kirkland’s, Maurice’s, Old Navy, Party City, Ulta, Torrid and Chipotle. More recently, Today’s Vision joined the opening mix. Rounding out Fairfield Town Center’s diverse selection to date are Academy Sports + Outdoors, AT&T, Bank of America, Chick-fil-A, GNC, H-E-B, Lenscrafters, McDonald’s, Rooms To Go, The Mattress Firm, Zoës Kitchen and Pei Wei Asian Diner. “We’ve had an exciting 2016 that has seen more than half of Fairfield Town Center’s diverse mix of national and local retailers, quick service dining options and personal and professional services open and become an instant hit with the community,” said Paul Ajdaharian, executive vice president of community/lifestyle centers at Washington Prime. “This year promises even more potential as we continue to populate the well-traveled center with more choices.” Situated just 25 miles northwest of downtown Houston, Fairfield Town Center serves the fifth largest market in the United States with six million residents. The rapidly growing, affluent suburbs of Houston have increased population numbers by 200 percent over the past decade and are expected to continue to grow by more than 20 percent over the next five years. Fairfield Town Center is located at 28644 Northwest Freeway, Cypress, Texas, 77433, adjacent to the Houston Premium Outlets. With an 11,000-acre, master-planned community currently under construction just across the highway, ultimately including 20,000 new homes and 65,000 residents, the surrounding area is poised for future growth. The Grand Parkway expansion intersects with US 290 just northwest of this site, positioning Fairfield Town Center at one of the most significant intersections in the market. U.S. home ownership hits 50-year low: Report Average U.S. auto dealership real estate is worth $10.3M: Report Developers bullish on West Palm Beach, FL Salt Lake City is top market for Millennials, according to survey Most companies are putting off lease accounting compliance: Report Outstanding U.S. CRE mortgage debt grew 5.8% in 2016 to $2.96 trillion The Big Bend Tower turns Manhattan zoning laws sideways Institutional investors slash CRE capital budget by 19%: Report Ashford REIT invests in 'purification' tech to create allergy-free guestrooms REIT to build $110M facility to house immigrants rounded up by Trump Working in style: The corporate campus designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Hard Rock unveils plans to revamp Trump's failed Atlantic City casino Food tenants increasingly crucial for shopping centers: Report Retailer Finer Fields aims to merge bricks and clicks The Gents Place 'lifestyle club' muscling into new markets SQUAREFOOTPRINT COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE NEWS & CULTURE More from Squarefootprint ABOUT US • CONTACT • ADVERTISE • ARCHIVE © 2017 SQUAREFOOTPRINT	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2161
__label__cc	0.582959	0.417041	leicester-nursing-agency, Lincolnshire-Nursing-Agency Nurses from EU could face annual fee for NHS costs Agency, care agency, leicestershire Nurses from the EU face paying an annual £600 fee for their own health costs after Brexit in a move that will deepen the NHS staffing crisis, their leaders have warned. The “immigration health surcharge” paid by migrants from outside Europe could be extended to people arriving from within the EU, the Home Office has admitted. Families are already being “torn apart” by the charge, said the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), highlighting how nurses have been forced to leave their children abroad. Now Janet Davies, the RCN’s chief executive, will tell its annual conference: “It could be about to get even worse. Ministers will not rule out extending this to European nurses once we leave the EU. The government must not put Spanish, Portuguese or Italian colleagues through the same after Brexit. We cannot afford to haemorrhage even more expertise.” The NHS is currently short of at least 43,000 nurses across the UK – despite being boosted by a total of 140,000 staff from EU countries.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2162
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Following the introduction of a new fee regime in the employment tribunals from 29 July 2013, the UNISON trade union issued an application for judicial review of the Government’s decision. UNISON claimed that the introduction of fees would make it excessively difficult for individuals to exercise rights that were conferred under EU law, that it breached the public sector equality duty and that it would have a disproportionate (and therefore indirectly discriminatory) effect on certain groups, including women. The High Court has today dismissed the application for judicial review. It held that even families on very modest means would have sufficient opportunity to accumulate the funds necessary to pay the fees, particularly given the timescales for payment of fees and the operation of the fee remission scheme. 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The judgment also refers to the Government’s ongoing obligation to assess the impact of the fee regime on the basis of evidence revealed in practice, in order to comply with its public sector equality duty. This means that the door has effectively been left open for a further possible challenge in the future. In the meantime, UNISON has confirmed that it will be appealing the Court’s decision. A copy of the High Court judgment is available here. The UNISON press release is available here. To find out how Steeles Law Employment team can support you and your business, please do not hesitate to call 01603 598000 or email employment@steeleslaw.co.uk. Appointments are available at our Diss, Norwich and London offices or at your offices by appointment. *The information provided in this article is designed to provide useful information on the subject, not to provide specific legal advice. Other related news you might be interested in Lockdown 3: What if an Employee Cannot Work from Home? 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__label__wiki	0.700886	0.700886	The Rolling Stones announce Sticky Fingers reissue and box sets March 31, 2015 by Paul Sinclairtags: 1970s, The Rolling Stones Super deluxe box will feature 3CD+DVD, a 7-inch single and 120-page book with zip! The Rolling Stones will reissue their classic 1971 album Sticky Fingers as a super deluxe edition box set in May, which features previously unreleased studio recordings and rare live performances. The new deluxe edition of the album is a two-disc set that includes the remastered album, plus a bonus CD featuring previously unreleased alternate takes and live performances. These include the alternative version of Brown Sugar featuring Eric Clapton; unreleased interpretations of Bitch, Can’t You Hear Me Knocking and Dead Flowers; an acoustic version of Wild Horses, and five tracks recorded live at The Roundhouse in 1971 including Honky Tonk Women and Midnight Rambler. At a mid-range price point is the deluxe edition box set that adds a DVD to the standard deluxe, which includes two tracks from the band’s famous Marquee Club show of 26 March 1971. This comes in presentation box with 72 page hardback picture book and four postcard set. Pictured: 2CD+DVD deluxe box, with small book As well as the two CDs and DVD mentioned above, the top-of-the-range Super Deluxe Edition also includes an official release of the Get Yer Leeds Lungs Out! bootleg. The 13-track CD featuring the audio recording of the Stones’ gig in Leeds in March 1971, shortly before their ‘exile’ in France began. The set included versions of the just-completed Brown Sugar, Bitch and Dead Flowers. The Super Deluxe Edition box set also includes a 120 page hardback book complete with real zip, a seven-inch vinyl record (Brown Sugar/Wild Horses), a print, postcard set and mini replica of band cut-out. The double vinyl includes the bonus audio and the packaging has the real zip on the front. All the versions reissue utilise the 2009 mastering – this has been confirmed to SDE by Universal Music. Sticky Fingers is reissued on 25 May 2015. Sticky Fingers - super deluxe edition Amazon fr 189 Order Sticky Fingers - 2CD+DVD deluxe edition Sticky Fingers - 2LP deluxe vinyl Amazon uk 170 Order Amazon de 199.9 Order Sticky Fingers (2009 remaster) 1. Brown Sugar 3 . Wild Horses 4. Can’t You Hear Me Knocking 5. You Gotta Move 6. Bitch 7. I Got The Blues 8. Sister Morphine 9. Dead Flowers 10. Moonlight Mile Sticky Fingers Bonus audio CD / 2nd Vinyl LP 1. Brown Sugar [feat. Eric Clapton] 2.Wild Horses (Acoustic) 3. Can’t You Hear Me Knocking (Alternate Version) 4. Bitch (Extended Version) 5. Dead Flowers (Alternate Version) 6. Live With Me (Live At The Roundhouse / 1971) 7. Stray Cat Blues (Live At The Roundhouse / 1971) 8. Love In Vain (Live At The Roundhouse / 1971) 9. Midnight Rambler (Live At The Roundhouse / 1971) 10 Honky Tonk Women (Live At The Roundhouse / 1971) Get Yer Leeds Lungs Out! (super deluxe only) 1. Jumpin Jack Flash 2. Live With Me 4. Stray Cat Blues 5. Love In Vain 6. Midnight Rambler 8. Honky Tonk Women 9. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction 10. Little Queenie 12. Street Fighting Man 13. Let It Rock 81 responses to The Rolling Stones announce Sticky Fingers reissue and box sets Pingback:The Rolling Stones / From The Vault: Sticky Fingers Live at the Fonda Theatre \| superdeluxeedition Pingback:The Rolling Stones – Sticky Fingers (1971) [2015, Super Deluxe Box Set] Pingback:The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers (1971) [2015, Super Deluxe Box Set] - Pure Music PAC says: Thirty sheets for the wax. Plumped for Jenny Hval ! thewildeyedboyfromfreecloud says: Really excited that my vinyl copy turned up today. I had no idea there were two versions of the vinyl and was expecting the zipper cover. Now I am really disappointed I have to wait until I return it and a fresh one is delivered before I can play the damn thing! Chris Farnell says: Qobuz has the 3CD versions available for download (in lossless format) at 26 euros, if you want the Leeds show but do not want to shell out for the box (and don’t mind not having the physical product) Phil Newnham says: Thanks Chris, sounds like a good option Ron Hatchell says: The Leeds show is in stereo, unlike the mono boot! David Barron says: I’ll be getting this on Monday and slightly disappointed that the 7″ Single is not Brown Sugar/Wild Horses/Let It Rock as the original UK single. However look forward to receiving the box on Monday. Seems a bit mean to leave the Leeds show off the 2CD edition. Make an expensive box for those who want one, but at least make the music affordable for everyone else. Pingback:Saturday Deluxe / 6 June 2015 \| superdeluxeedition Royce says: Target.com offers the 2-CD version with a vinyl of the original album for only $17.99. Mr Tim says: Indeed postponed now till June 8th (just in case anyone not seen this on the stones website). manufacturing delays on the zippers ! and from the press release all formats delays to be released on the same day. 8th ROW, 9th for the US. Content behind the zipper, one presumes…unchanged. Pingback:The Rolling Stones / From The Vault: Marquee Club Live in 1971 \| superdeluxeedition I`ve ordered the Japanese SHM SACD today so will stick with the double LP. What a waste. 2 tracks on a DVD. Could of released those 2 tracks as part of say a DVD audio of the album or promo videos or interviews. The only thing as crappy as a release for a DVD “bonus” was Elton John’s Union DVD with a 7 minute “interviews”. Pingback:Saturday Deluxe / 4 April 2015 \| superdeluxeedition Jeremy Earle says: Does anyone know if the single vinyl LP will have the zipper, or will this only be on the double vinyl LP edition? Philip Cohen says: Though I’m normally annoyed by release postponements, I wouldn’t be the slightest bit upset if there were to be a postponement of this box, and a re-think concerning the inadequate contents of the DVD. All of the tracks would have fit onto two CDs. Why are they effectively depriving fans of the Leeds show? The box set is at an eye-watering price that would put food on my family’s table for a week! Hmm..Stones show, or eat. What to do!? Mig says: Movies like “V For Vendetta”? Was that 5.1 faked/reprocessed stereo? To my knowledge, the only Rolling Stones studio track ever remixed for surround sound was “Sympathy For The Devil”, which was remixed for a (long-deleted) ABKCO SACD single(which also included some modern mash-up/hip-hop remixes of the song) I have that, is it worth anything, low paid capitalist rubs his hands? AlexKx says: A decade ago (or there abouts) even before Blu-Ray was released I desperately tried to converse with people about really exciting ideas for the Blu-Ray format to be used as a new audio format that have loads of multi-media features (on other artists discussion boards) but I was constantly told that was such a horrible idea that should NOT be done. As if Satan himself would eat these people’s children up. So any bitching and complaining at this point really should fall on deaf ears. When you have people like Roberto who have a problem with the Capitalist system (which by the way the Rolling Stones have always practiced as they should) there will always be phenomenally great missed ideas, opportunities, AND prices people can afford. Now you are left with this and you probably won’t get anything better in your lives because people do not support freedom and capitalism which brought more peace and prosperity to more people from more walks of life than any other system. You all’s poverty is not because The Rolling Stones were highly successful. No matter what and how many times you may try to claim otherwise. I was merely saying that this is show business and the Stones are ‘the greatest rock and roll band in the world’ so I won’t be surprised if we get the same content repackaged over and over with a few tweaks here and there… it is up to the public to buy the products or not. Most people and the ‘general public’ will do with a “greatest hits” edition and don’t care about the different mixes and versions and outtakes and so on.. I do – like most of us here. I am – like most of you a sucker for these things, I cannot do with a single disc edition of any particular album that I really like, and luckily, so far I have the income to indulge in such pleasures – hopefully for many more years to come. My point was more that I am rather surprised the Stones have not explored these surround options, when there’s such a great business opportunity. This is an industry, like any other. thegreatelephant says: it’s good to use aspects of capitalism to redistribute stolen money from the immoral ben hendrix says: i do not understand why a DVD is being used when blu ray has been available for so long. They could really juice up the special edition with ONE Blu ray disc that has the dvd contents, blu-ray audio of all the tracks and potentially additional content and it wouldn’t cost them hardly any difference… sigh, it is what it is… ^^ It’s in the singles box. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E86kCHasJlE Johnny T says: This thing is an over priced joke!! Incomplete Marque show on DVD. I already have the full show in fantastic quality. They also left off the great alternate version of Sway that was the b-side of the U.S. Wild Horses single. The only things that interest me here are the extended Bitch and alt Can’t You Hear Me Knocking. Is that alternate version of Sway available on CD anywhere? I just ordered the Super Deluxe on Amazon UK for 63 GBP shipped to the US. Amazon US has it for $299 and Amazon Canada 203 CAD What happens when you pull down the zipper on the book? Is there a paperback hidden inside? Since this is the finest album they ever made, I will buy the damn thing. As little as we are getting as bonus, it is one of my all time favorite records. The way things are going, I doubt when the time comes there won’t be a 50th anniversary ultimate release with 5.1 surround sound or God knows how many more channels are commercially available for the consumer then. It is overpriced but I am thrilled nonetheless. Will get the vinyl and the super deluxe configurations. While any Rolling Stones are still on this planet, I wouldn’t expect any surround sound. The group never really liked stereo. Both “Beggar’s Banquet” & “Exile on Main Street” each have one track in mono sound. The only reason that The Stones (reluctantly) went stereo on the 1966 album “Aftermath” was under record company pressure and/or as a response to a sleazy move by British Decca: they(Decca) issued a so-called “stereo” edition of the UK “Out of Our Heads” that wasn’t even simulated stereo. It was a purely mono L.P. with the word “Stereo” on the album cover and label.(Capitol did the same thing for The Beach Boys album “Wild Honey”). The record company move worked as intended; each group delivered an actual stereo mix of their next album. Oddly enough, since the UK “Out of Our Heads” album consisted entirely of RCA/Hollywood & Chess Chicago recordings, the group probably could have assembled a true stereo version. Chess engineer Ron Malo once stated(in the long-defunct “Modern Recording and Music” magazine), that all the recordings that he made with the group were mixed down only in stereo, but that the group had them re-copied into mono, so that the releases would all be in mono or fake stereo. That’s a great point Philip, the Stones being one of the acts that got caught in the whole mono to stereo transition era, but I think as the technology continues to progress and advancements are made to recording and sound, there will always be a market and the Stones have been a corporate business for many years now, so as long as there are milestones to commemorate and anniversaries coming, I wouldn’t be surprised that this repackaging craze in pursuit of profit continues. Richard, NYC says: Greetings to all, To U.S.A. customers, I purchased mine for $60.83 GBP. Better than $72.+ Raul Hernandez says: Hi Richard. I also buy it for £ 60, but when I get the parcel article will be charged import taxes? Bingo says: Roll on the new Fall album I think that UK vinyl link at £17.99 is really only the standard single disc. Amazon seem to have got their formats confused and although that shows as 2 disc, there’s another listing at £24.99 which actually lists the full 2 disc tracklist with bonus tracks. Hopefully the “Deluxe Edition box (2CD+DVD+small book)” will be available on the U.S. Amazon before long. I’m going to pass, simply because it’s impossible to improve on perfection. After those rubbish extras on Exile…, I can’t imagine any of the alternate versions bettering the standard cuts, and the live tracks are of no interest while Ya-Yas exists. Maybe the reasons why we’re only getting a small quantity of unreleased studio tracks are these: 1.The group realized that adding 21st century vocals to 1969-71 backing tracks would be obvious (even if vari-speeded as on the hybrid old/new”Exile” bonus tracks). On the other hand, adding 21st century vocals to 1978-80 backing tracks(as on a few of the “Some Girls” deluxe edition bonus tracks) was at least somewhat more acceptable. 2. Many of the best completed “Sticky Fingers” leftovers were used on “Exile on Main Street”. 3.Many unfinished backing track numbers heard on bootlegs, which many people assume to be “Sticky Fingers”-outtakes, were actually recorded back in 1969(as was about one-third of “Exile on Main Street”) 4.The purpose of the live album “Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out” was ostensibly to respond to the appearance of live bootleg L.P.’s from the 1969 U.S.A. tour, but it was also a way to complete a contractual obligation to ABKCO, and to avoid giving any more studio tracks to ABKCO. But the Stones continued making studio recordings during that period. Some of them were later used on “Exile on Main Street”. Thank you for the information, Philip. I wish they would have included the entire Marquee Club show (using the best of the songs performances, as some of them they performed more than once). I’ve seen this show a few times and thought it was pretty good, and loved Mick Taylor’s playing (especially on “Dead Flowers”). I didn’t see any reasons why they would not include the other songs. LedMan says: I’ll pass on the 2009 remasters. I agree this set is just another cash grab and i’ll stick with my SHM-SACD of “Sticky Fingers” plus I’m pretty sure I also have the 1994 Virgin CD too! I have plenty of live Stones and previously unreleased studio material already. Hopefully one day the record companies will finally realize that the majority of people who purchase these deluxe sets want quality sound. As a band with a long history of crap recording quality, and certainly Sticky Fingers falls into that category, this comes as no surprise. Grab the cash and do as little as possible. Pass. Steve Benson says: what’s the betting the zipper damages something else in the box! And they’ll notify stores that they won’t accept damaged zippers for returns. So Amazon.com is getting $299 for the Super Deluxe Box? They’re insanely greedy. You can buy it from The Stones’ official website for $149, or from numerous UK dealers(including Amazon’s own UK affiliate) for the equivalent of $95 dollars(after shipping!). So (not surprisingly) I ordered from Amazon.co.uk Do Amazon.com executives think we’re stupid? Pretty sure $299 is just the usual Amazon ‘first day’ gremlins. As someone pointed out earlier the SDE box was £10.99 on the UK site for a very brief time. As mistakes go I prefer the latter :) Unsure sometimes with Amazon sometimes. They jacked the price of Rush’s A Farewell To Kings on Blu-ray audio. Was about $31.50 [which is pricey] and last I looked was over $42 – way pricey! Judging by what they charged for “super” deluxe box sets, I won’t bother with that one. ain’t worth the money. I was right. The big one is $300 in the US but surprisingly just $203 in Canada. Even then, just not worth it. What is this crapo with just 2 tracks on the DVD? They could find anything they could throw in? Promo videos? Interviews? Or maybe they’ll save it for the special super duper deluxe collectors limited edition box set in 5 years. Spencer says: For all the illicit stuff that is out there to be had and they could only come up with a paltry, measly, FIVE stinking studio bonus tracks?! Come on!!! Not a purchase here!! The U.S. Amazon link isn’t working right for the 2-CD version. It comes up with the Super Deluxe Edition for $299.99. Hopefully they will fix this soon. Yes, I noticed that. I think it will ‘settle down’ before the end of today hopefully! 2CD now $20. The super deluxe is still $300 when it should be around $100 I wonder if the “Get Yer Leeds Lungs Out!” is in mono, like the non-official release. The 7″ single pictured is Brown Sugar/Bitch/Let It Rock, not Brown Sugar/Wild Horses. Do you know which is accurate? Thanks for picking that up. The press release stated Brown Sugar / Wild Horses. I’ve no idea which is correct, although it’s probably what is pictured… Alex Cranfield says: My 7inch vinyl in the super deluxe boxset is Brown Sugar/ Wild Horses, butt it has been mislabeled as wild horses on both sides! Mark McKendrick says: The correct one (as per original) is Brown Sugar/Bitch/Let it Rock. We all knew they would leave off C***sucker Blues If I am reading that correctly the DVD has a whole 2 songs on it? Hopefully they release that separately as it sounds amazing Re Lee Taylor: The 2009 remaster of ‘Sticky Fingers’ (like all the 2009 remasters) is far too loud and compressed. I sold my 2009 remaster and went back to the 1994 Virgin version. I managed to pre-order the box at £10.99. Wonder if I’ll get it. John Ireland says: I want the Super Deluxe but I will wait as no doubt the price will drop after release if Amazon’s recent practices are anything to go by Lee Taylor says: Picture of the Stones logo painted on Heinz Field this morning: https://twitter.com/steelers/status/582888589459136512 Daniel Lalla says: But will it have the ‘zipper’? graeme ewan says: i say not one person who reads this pre-order the not so SUPER DUPER DELUXE SET. bloody cash in yet again. having to buy various permutations to get “everything”. Hopefully it will either come down in price if no one pre-orders via AMAZON and the price with fall like a (rolling) stone,……sorry. Vinyl only coupled with the bigger , no doubt picture book, only would be a good combo but not an option, (cue no shock or horror from anyone one that read this eh guys)? now, i shall go and dig out my “stones bootleg hard-drive” and listen to all of the stuff that still wont be included on this “new product”. damn, I have ordered the vinyl on amazon due to some compulsion to get postie to bring me gifts to self. Eric Slangen says: There was also a Spanish style cover vinyl?? The Spanish cover version is available from the Rolling Stones site shop. Oddly it’s ten quid cheaper than the UK sleeve version! Get it while you can. Galley says: That would explain why the acoustic version of Wild Horses showed up on Rhapsody this morning. Anyway, I’m happy with the sound quality of the 1994/98 Virgin remasters. Is this due for a US release ? I see that the Stones are down the Comerica Park on July 8th, lots of announcements today from everyone’s favorite Senior Citizens including the US Tour A good number of Amazon reviewers are not fond of the 2009 remastering (http://smile.amazon.com/Sticky-Fingers-ROLLING-STONES/product-reviews/B001WCN23W/ref=cm_cr_dp_qt_hist_one?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0). Anyone strongly dis/agree? The super deluxe edition was available at amazon.co.uk for 10.99 UKP for a short time :-) (now 72.99 UKP) The Japanese version you featured on here is fantastic in sound, they should have used that…that said, I’ve pre-ordered the vinyl, as its only £18 God knows why they didn’t. The vinyl was £15 earlier, but still reasonable at £18. jeff seidel says: i already have these recordings they ve been available for years the booklet id like see David Hayes says: I have ordered the double vinyl for £ 18. Can always cancel beforehand if I change my mind. 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__label__wiki	0.61342	0.61342	Home / Industry News & Expert Views / The FTC Will Try to Block P&G's Acquisition of Razor Startup Billie The FTC Will Try to Block P&G's Acquisition of Razor Startup Billie The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block the acquisition of women's razor startup Billie by Procter & Gamble. Its rationale is that P&G is using the acquisition to head off a potential threat to its business in the form of Billie's possible brick-and-mortar presence. By eliminating the competition between the startup and the CPG corporation, the FTC says, the acquisition would hurt consumers, reduce innovation, and drive up prices. Selene Cruz, founder of Restore, a direct-to-consumer brands services company, says that the FTC's argument is puzzling. Billie's brick-and-mortar success is far from assured, especially in view of the strong competition, and blocking the acquisition will likely have the effect of spooking founders of and investors in DTC brands, who see their exit prospects threatened by interference from regulators. “If the FTC’s goal is to not kill competition then I’d advise them not to diminish exit prospects for investors and founders,” Cruz added. Read the full story at TechCrunch.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2180
__label__cc	0.654385	0.345615	Cloud Expertise Google App Migration & Support Business Telephones Lumber Yards Small/Medium Businesses Contact Us Get Support The Rise of MarTech: Navigating the Intersection of Marketing and Technology Is your organization struggling with the intersection of marketing and technology? If so, you’re not alone — marketers everywhere are. There is a crisis in boardrooms and offices around the world: who owns marketing technology? Is it the CIO or CTO, who doesn’t always understand how data is utilized by the marketing teams or best practices to provide an exceptional customer experience? Is it the CMO, who is struggling to stay abreast of how all the various tech options fit together — and managing complex projects while staying on top of marketing initiatives? Or are these professionals working to bring their teams together into a new hybrid that is still being defined? Welcome to the rise of MarTech: where marketing and technology intersect. It’s not always a pretty landscape, but many organizations are navigating through this season of change within the business. Marketers Love Their Technology Marketers are generally a creative bunch and are increasingly engaged with the selection of tech, especially as it relates to their specific job functions. Today’s data-driven CMOs are looking for ways to measure their advertising spend, analyze their marketing program results and create timely and relevant messages for their audience. This requires a great deal of integration between the trifecta of communications infrastructure: marketing automation, website CMS (content management systems) and CRM (customer relationship management) solutions. Some smaller organizations are able to utilize a single system for several of these functions, but there is still a level of complexity involved in scoping functionality, acquiring trusted vendors, creating timelines and ultimately approving the user stories and processes. Enter the IT team. IT Teams Want to Retain Control Marketers love their data, but IT teams have historically retained control of everything database-related. This tension is an ongoing one, and one that can cause frustration on both sides of the spectrum. Marketers are constantly driven by a need for change and finding the best possible solution for their business needs while technologists tend to take a more sedate path to find a solution. This can cause marketers to go off the reservation and create an unruly tangle of solutions that not only don’t work well together — they often don’t work at all, and might be a security risk besides! It’s incredibly challenging to keep track of the volume of change in the MarTech world, as new platforms are cropping up on a daily basis. In fact, it’s so convoluted that ChiefMarTech.com puts out an annual supergraphic of what it calls the “MarTech 5000“. The 2019 edition has a note showing that the completely illegible list is now made up of over 7,040 entrants in a range of sections broken down into: Content & Experience Commerce & Sales Oddly enough, data and management are two of the smallest buckets but ones that likely contain some of the most powerful tools in marketing — or technology. Managing Disruption “Marketers are being asked to do more with less and so they buy into the digital hallucinates that are out there,” according to Former Commonwealth Bank and Foxtel chief marketing officer Andy Lark. There are hundreds of businesses selling little more than “smoke and mirrors” instead of digging deep into the reasons that MarTech can work for the business. This means looking at the core business and marketing functionalities that are needed, a place where IT professionals and marketers can come together as they’re defining requirements instead of waiting for salespeople to come to them. No matter how easy technology salespeople say it is to manage these massive MarTech systems, there are still technical requirements that will end up either back in the hands of your IT department or with marketers needing the ongoing support of external technical staff. Either of these solutions can cause disruption to the business, which is why it’s critical that marketing and technology teams work in lockstep to determine which — if any — new platforms are implemented in the near future. Even adding a simple module to SalesForce, Adobe or Oracle can have unintended consequences, especially when it comes to data privacy and security — a top concern for IT and marketing alike. The recent spate of legislation around privacy reminds senior leadership that this must be kept top of mind and managed actively. That can be difficult if organizations are saddled with a makeshift raft of platforms that float together well as long as the waters are not bumpy. 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__label__cc	0.64559	0.35441	Building Our New Website Was a Team Effort Founder & COO Team Building Webinar Series Virtual \| Hybrid \| In-Person Events Celebrate Your Remote Team Happy Hour Best Practices Team Building Activities That Work Most Popular Activities Happy Hour & Mixology Chocolate Tastings Virtual Jeopardy!® The day before our new TeamBonding website went live I was on a call with a potential strategic partner who said, “I just love your website, the colors, the design, the overall feel and it is the best one I have seen from a team building company.” On a typical day this conversation would make me feel proud as we put a lot of time into developing and maintaining the website, but the newly designed site was going up the next day so I got a little nervous and I started questioning myself. Was the new design necessary? Did the new site have the fun and interaction of the current site? Would people like it and most of all would it work? Does the new website show the team effort that went into the production? The goals for this website redesign were different than any goals we’ve set in the past and we had what I would consider an all-star ‘A’ team of people working on all aspects of the site. Our aim was not only to get more people to the webs ite and get them to call or contact us right away, but also to enhance overall User Experience, or UX/UI design. I wanted the new user, our potential and repeat clients to have a great experience on the website so that they could easily find what they were looking for, and so that they could get a feel for the kind of team building company that we are, to see and hear from clients just like them. The first call was to Acceleration Partners (AP), which is owned by Robert Glazer. I met Bob as President of the Boston chapter of EO, Entrepreneurs Organization. Bob’s company was an INC 500 company again, much higher on the list than TeamBonding was on the Inc. 5000. His team of designers and analysts did an extensive review and heat map of the website to find out what part of the site people used so that we could focus on what was important to our audience. I also caught a lucky break with my friend Michael Dukes, currently Creative Director at Red Pepper in Nashville and the original copywriter for TeamBonding from many years ago, as he was able to give us some quality hours fine-tuning the voice of the site so that our message is clear and the fun and purpose come out in the copy. In addition, Colin, our SEO writer, has been back on the team so people can continue to find our site. Our graphic designer Sarah helped change some of the design elements including the logo with our new tagline. Cabe, our website developer, and Merove and Joanne, from AP, worked on the overall design and functionality of the site. This talented group was a virtual team effort consisting of people from Chicago, Ontario, St. Augustine, Sarasota, San Francisco, Nashville, and Boston. Samantha McDuffee, our Director of Marketing, and I put in hundreds of hours creating new content, adding photos, editing blogs and testing the site. Lori helped by adding over 350 testimonials from happy clients. We added new sections like the Innovation Lab and a new category for Escape Game and Live-Action Adventures. The new site is now up and so far the site has been well-received, but like our business this team effort took a leap of faith and a belief that although we had a website that everyone loved, we could do better. I hope you like it as I have been told this is only Phase One. Stay tuned for a full outline of new featured and a look ahead at what’s to come. 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__label__wiki	0.976632	0.976632	Half Life: Alyx to launch on Steam on 23 March Long-awaited prequel gets an official release date VR prequel not far off By Henry Burrell, Contributor \| 13 Feb 2020 The much anticipated sequel to the classic 2004 game Half Life 2, Half Life: Alyx, is finally confirmed to launch on Steam on 23 March. It’ll cost $60/£46.49 and is a PC exclusive title. The game controversially is VR-only and requires a compatible headset to play and is set between the events of 1998’s Half Life and Half Life 2. It’s rare to see a franchise resurrected so long after its last game, and it’s somewhat a shame that the VR constraints will keep more people from playing it. Image: Valve Half-Life: Alyx, available March 23, 2020 https://t.co/NCOLWqSp3e pic.twitter.com/Q04EZwNfBt — Valve (@valvesoftware) February 13, 2020 Developer Valve is hoping to encourage gamers to buy into its own Valve Index VR headsets, which kills some of the romance to Half Life’s return, but it will also run on Vive and Oculus. However they play, fans of the influential series will be hoping for some answers. After the Black Mesa incident of the original game, it’s always been left partially unexplained as to how the Combine regime came into power. Playing as Alyx Vance, the new game focuses on her and father Eli’s fight against Combine, with events likely to end where Half Life 2 began. As far as game sequels and prequels go it’s pretty tantalising and certainly a candidate for one of the best upcoming games of 2020. Author: Henry Burrell, Contributor Henry Burrell is a contributor to Tech Advisor. Recent stories by Henry Burrell: The Xbox Series S is official and will cost $299 Nintendo to release 35th anniversary Super Mario Bros Game & Watch You can get Joe Biden yard signs in Animal Crossing now	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2188
__label__wiki	0.659975	0.659975	Long-Term Professional Development Supports Reading Gains in MN School By Tech & Learning 21 February 2016 Benchmark Education Company (BEC) has reported improvement in reading proficiency at a diverse Minnesota elementary school where teachers received BEC’s Professional Development (PD). In this school, 8 to 10 percent more of the 229 participating students scored Proficient or higher in reading than the previous year, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III) Reading Test. The gains were noted during a comparison of students’ scores in grades 3 to 5 in four demographically similar public schools—in the same district with the same curriculum—over the 2014–15 school year. Only one of the four schools, the only one where teachers received customized yearlong, monthly on-site BEC PD training, showed notable increases in students’ reading proficiency. The other three schools did not receive PD and experienced reading proficiency decreases. As a result of the improvement in reading proficiency in the school with long-term BEC PD, the Minnesota school district expanded its PD contract in the 2015-16 school year to include teachers at all four of the elementary schools in the training. For more information visit www.benchmarkeducation.com. 4 Steps to Creating a Post-COVID District Improvement Plan 4 Takeaways From New Study on Impact of In-Person School on Covid Hospitalizations	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2189
__label__cc	0.527207	0.472793	From the Labs: Nanotechnology New publications, experiments, and breakthroughs in nanotechnology–and what they mean. Kevin Bullis archive page Nanowire Computing A practical method for nanowire-based CMOS circuits This nanowire-based CMOS circuit (the nanowires are too small to see) could lead to smaller, more powerful computers. (Courtesy of Dunwei Wang) Source: “Complementary Symmetry Silicon Nanowire Logic: Power-Efficient Inverters with Gain” Dunwei Wang et al. Small 2(10): 1153-1158 This story was part of our November 2006 issue Results: Caltech researchers have made silicon-nanowire-based logic circuits similar to the complementary metal-oxide semiconductor circuits used in computer chips. Such circuits combine two kinds of transistors that respond in opposite ways to electronic signals–a useful arrangement for energy-efficient chips. Because the new method can produce both types of transistors on a single surface, it could be suitable for mass production. Why it matters: Because of their small size and excellent electronic properties, silicon nanowires could enable ultrasensitive handheld sensors for detecting cancer or identifying biological hazards. What’s more, the nanowires could lead to more powerful, energy-efficient computer chips. But previous prototypes of nanowire-based circuits were made using techniques that don’t lend themselves to batch processing. The new methods could make nanowire circuits practical to manufacture. Methods: To make p- and n-type transistors, the two types needed in CMOS circuits, researchers first created a checkerboard pattern of the p- and n-type silicon: they doped adjacent squares with different dopants, using photolithography-produced masks. Then, using a method they’d previously developed, the researchers selectively etched away silicon to form orderly arrays of nanowires. Finally, they connected these nanowires using e-beam lithography to form transistors and a fundamental type of logic circuit called an inverter. Next steps: For mass production, the researchers will replace the e-beam lithography with the faster method of photolithography. They also need to demonstrate that an experimental process for making batches of nanowire arrays, called nano imprinting, will work in large-scale manufacturing. Smart Nanosize Containers Nanoparticles could signal when they are inside specific types of cells, leading to new diagnostic and treatment methods Source: “Toward Intelligent Nanosize Bioreactors: A pH-Switchable, Channel-Equipped, Functional Polymer Nanocontainer” Pavel Broz et al. Nano Letters 6(10): 2349-2353 Results: Researchers in Switzerland have made 200-nanometer-wide containers dotted with pores whose walls are made of bacterial proteins. They demonstrated that these nano containers can control the location and duration of a fluorescent signal–lighting up only when the acidity of their environment matches that inside cell structures called lysosomes, which digest foreign materials that enter a cell. Why it matters: The work shows that nanoparticles using active pores can respond to environmental cues, such as acidity, to perform useful functions. In one application, pH-sensitive nano carriers would light up only once they encountered lysosomes, ensuring that they’d reached the inside of cells. The researchers earlier showed that the carriers can latch onto particular types of cells, such as macrophages, suggesting that such a system could be used to identify specific cells in a lab sample. With some modifications, it could also be used to release a drug only inside targeted cells, making drug treatment more effective and reducing side effects by protecting nearby tissue. Methods: Specially designed polymers combined with bacterial proteins self-assemble to form the containers, while added enzymes that break down certain compounds, causing them to fluoresce, are trapped inside. The pores’ size prevents the enzymes from escaping but lets compounds gradually enter the container to be broken down, creating a long-lasting signal that is confined to the containers. The pH sensitivity is a result of two factors: the enzymes work best at lysosomal acidities, and the pores, which are open in most conditions, close at acid concentrations that are too high. Next Steps: The research requires further tests to confirm that the nanoparticles work in living subjects. For potential drug-delivery applications, the researchers will pair drugs with specific cellular targets and develop a release mechanism; it could be based on synthetic pores that stay closed in neutral and alkaline environments as well as highly acidic ones, opening only in the particular pH range of the inside of a lysosome. Intelligent Machines Kevin Bullis	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2190
__label__cc	0.677035	0.322965	You are here: Home / Apps For PC / Kill Shot Bravo For PC (Windows & MAC) Kill Shot Bravo For PC (Windows & MAC) October 15, 2017 By Hasan Abbas Leave a Comment Kill Shot Bravo is a first-person shooter game, in which players can be part of an elite special operations group, which carries out missions all over the world. Some missions will require sniper rifle, other shotgun missions, and others plus assault rifle. To carry out each type of mission we will need a specific type of weapon with a minimum of attributes. With the money that we obtain throughout the different missions we will be able to buy new weapons and improve the ones that we already have in our power. We can buy new telescopic sights, chargers, butts, and so on. The Kill Shot Bravo game system is fairly typical within the genre. Players will not be able to move their character, but control the focus. With the left thumb you can aim, while with the right thumb you can adjust the telescopic sight and shoot. A shot in the head will usually be deadly, but if we shoot the legs or body, we will do much less damage. Kill Shot Bravo is a very good first person shooter, although it does not offer anything new or special, it is quite fun. Thanks to the many different types of missions there are, besides, we will have a lot of variety when it comes to launching the action. More from Us: IP Tools: Network utilities For PC (Windows & MAC). Here we will show you today How can you Download and Install Action Game Kill Shot Bravo on PC running any OS including Windows and MAC variants, however, if you are interested in other apps, visit our site about Android Apps on PC and locate your favorite ones, without further ado, let us continue. Kill Shot Bravo on PC (Windows / MAC) Now search for “Kill Shot Bravo” using the Play Store. Click Kill Shot Bravo icon to open it, follow the on-screen instructions to play it. You can also download Kill Shot Bravo APK and installs via APK in the BlueStacks Android emulator. You can also use Andy OS to install Kill Shot Bravo for PC. That’s All for the guide on Kill Shot Bravo For PC (Windows & MAC), follow our Blog on social media for more Creative and juicy Apps and Games. For Android and iOS please follow the links below to Download the Apps on respective OS. You may also be interested in: Facebook For PC (Windows & MAC). Kill Shot Bravo for Android: Kill Shot Bravo: Free 3D FPS Shooting Sniper Game Developer: Hothead Games	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2191
__label__wiki	0.90059	0.90059	Two Suspects Arrested After Killing of College Student Alexis Crawford Crawford’s roommate and the roommate’s boyfriend are in custody. By Jameelah Nasheed 22 Transgender People Have Been Killed This Year — That We Know Of These are their names. By Jo Yurcaba A Teen's Boyfriend Allegedly Killed Her Dad and She Allegedly Helped Him Cover It Up "I can't understand why my daughter would go that path." By Denise Garcia A Border Patrol Agent Has Been Called a "Serial Killer" by Police After Murdering 4 Women According to police, he has admitted to the murders. Kiera Bergman's Ex- Boyfriend Has Been Charged With Murder Kiera's remains were found earlier this month in the desert. By Jewel Wicker The Cop Who Murdered Jordan Edwards Was Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison Jordan's family said they were disappointed his sentence wasn't longer. By Janay Moore Connie Britton and Dylan McDermott Are Returning to American Horror Story for the Season of My Nightmares They last appeared in season 1's "Murder House." By Lauren Rearick Mollie Tibbetts's Death Is Already Being Politicized President Trump is among those who have weighed in on the case. By Khushbu Shah A Former Louis Vuitton Model Was Found Guilty of Murdering Fellow Male Model It apparently began as a model rivalry. Two Teens Charged With Murder After a Las Vegas Party Gone Wrong The duo, caught after crashing a stolen Mercedes, is being charged as adults. A Teen's Death Sentence For Killing Her Rapist Was Overturned Noura Hussein will now serve five years in jail. By Brittney McNamara Two Teens Were Allegedly Raped and Burned Alive in India The separate attacks reportedly happened in the span of two days. A Teen Allegedly Murdered His Ex-Girlfriend While Apparently Trying to Scare Her Into Dating Him He reportedly staged numerous incidents to scare her so he could then be the hero. A Woman Claims She Helped Her Father Murder Her Mother And says she distracted her little sister while it was happening. A Facebook Selfie Helped Police Solve a 3-Year-Old Murder A 21-year-old woman admitted to killing her best friend. This College Student's Death May Have Been a Hate Crime, According to His Parents Blaze Bernstein's parents haven't ruled out the option as police continue investigating. 5 Teens Allegedly Threw Rocks Off a Bridge — Now They're Being Charged With Conspiracy to Commit Murder They are being tried as adults. This Teen Allegedly Killed His Siblings and Stabbed His Father to "Be Alone" He's now in police custody. A 20-Year-Old Was Accused of Fatally Stabbing His Brother Over Wi-Fi He pleaded not guilty to murder charges. The Northwestern Professor Accused of Murder May Have Fantasized About It He reportedly killed his boyfriend.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2192
__label__wiki	0.795227	0.795227	Halifax family fears rent increases a factor in relative's death Chris Lambie ([email protected]) Published: Oct 30, 2020 at 6:14 p.m. Shaun Clark in front of the building where his uncle, Roy Joseph Clark, died earlier this month. - Chris Lambie Editor's note: This story has been edited based on new information provided by Clark's family since it was originally published Oct 30. Roy Joseph Clark struggled with high rents until the day he died, The rent at his Fairview apartment had increased from $695 to $1600 since 2019. On Oct. 1, the day the day he died at age 62, he was still looking for an apartment he could afford. His death comes as people in Fairview and Dartmouth North are complaining of skyrocketing rents. Roy Clark’s family doesn’t know if the stress related to recent hefty rent increases was a factor in his death. “It might have been his disability or it might have been the stress from the rent increase,” said nephew Shaun Clark. “We’re not sure exactly which.” Roy Clark was always smiling, said Shaun Clark, 40. “He actually won an award for best used car salesman in Canada.” Roy Joseph 'Joe' Clark died the same day that his apartment's rent would have increased by $250, to $1,600 a month, the second hike brought in by his landlord in the past year. - Family photo But he wasn’t working when he died and relied on social assistance to cover the bills. “He couldn’t find a new home and he was on disability,” said Shaun Clark. “When you don’t have a home, social assistance stops sending you money.” Halifax rent increases are scary of late, he said. “Most people I know who are paying attention to this are terrified right now,” said Shaun Clark. Roy Clark was a father of three grown daughters and had many grandchildren. “He loved to make people happy,” said his nephew. In 2019, Roy Clark and another person shared the $695 a month for an apartment at 58 Main Ave. The rent hadn’t increased for a decade. But in June of 2019, AMK Barrett Investments Inc. bought the building. Not long after that, Roy Clark and the person he was sharing an apartment with got a letter from a related company, BlackBay Real Estate Group, indicating their lease was expiring soon. It invited them to stay in the building. “There will however be a rental increase due to the major ongoing renovations and improvements to the building and apartment units,” said the letter. If they wanted to stay, the new rent was going up to $1,350. Then in May 2020, BlackBay sent them another letter. This time the rent for the apartment was going up to $1,600. “This will align ourselves with market rental rates in the area and is necessary to remain both competitive and sustainable as real estate operators,” said the letter. If they didn’t want to stay in the apartment at the new rent, they had to leave by Oct. 1, the same day Roy Clark died. The other person in the apartment found somewhere else to live, but Roy Clark couldn’t find another home, said his nephew. “He died there,” said Shaun Clark. AMK Barrett Investments president Adam Barrett could not be reached for comment. Roy Clark's rent had more than doubled over the past year at 58 Main Ave. - Chris Lambie Chris Khoury handles tenant relations for BlackBay Real Estate Group, which manages AMK’s properties. If properties are upgraded, rents have to reflect that, he said. “After the building was purchased, we put a plan together as a company with what we want to do and what we want to upgrade,” Khoury said. “The electrical was all old knob-and-tube. The plumbing was all old. It was leaking. There was barely hot water in the building. The roof leaked. Windows leaked. So, we did what we can while tenants are living there and then we went off the lease dates and pretty much just scheduled the work around them.” The building was “fully run down,” he said. “We specifically purchased a property that was underperforming and to bring it up to market value and to make it perform, we have to do certain things to bring it to code. So, for us to do that work unfortunately we have to give notices out.” There are a lot of “hot pockets” around the city with older, neglected buildings, Khoury said. “These buildings are just underperforming properties in hot areas,” he said. AMK owns several buildings in Dartmouth and Halifax. “I’ve never been in the Fairview market as much as this past year,” Khoury said, noting the rents compare favourably to those in downtown Halifax. “The neighbourhood is changing.” Roy Clark isn’t the only one in the family to experience housing problems. “I have another uncle (in Spryfield) who will be homeless in January who works a full-time job,” said Shaun Clark. “It’s his second $150 rent increase. And unfortunately, his pay increases haven’t kept up with his rent increases.” Housing advocate Hannah Wood said rent hikes in the city are increasing the homeless population. “But it also has caused a crisis with the hidden homeless, which are people who are now moved back in with their families or living on their friends’ couches or living with many, many people in small apartments because they can’t find anywhere else to live,” said Wood, chair of the Halifax-Peninsula ACORN chapter. “And this is really a public safety issue, especially during a pandemic – that we have too many people crowding into small apartments. It makes self-isolating impossible.” If you or someone you know needs immediate mental health help, go to the nearest hospital, call 911, or call the Nova Scotia crisis line: Reach out if you need help Halifax: 902-429-8167 Additional services: www.nshealth.ca/mental-health-addictions / http://www.ementalhealth.ca/Nova-Scotia/ Kids Help Phone: (https://kidshelpphone.ca/) 1-800-668-6868 Crisis Services Canada (crisisservicescanada.ca) Phone: 1-833-456-4566 or text: 45645 Head of mental health commission says suicide in Nova Scotia a 'hidden crisis' Suicidal woman says she was discharged early Ecology Action Centre grades N.S. Grit candidates' green responses Halifax police investigate report of shots fired between cars Published a day ago Alleged gunman in Halifax shooting can argue self-defence, judge rules Published Jan 15, 2021 at 9:25 p.m. Appeal in Grabher licence place case opens Tuesday Jan. 15 update: N.S. reports two new COVID-19 cases as 2,200 health-care workers complete immunization 'We did not come here to take. We are here to contribute,' says Syrian refugee in N.S. REPLAY: Nova Scotia COVID-19 briefing for Jan. 15 COVID-19 vaccine town hall to address concerns in Nova Scotia's Black communities	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2195
__label__cc	0.733923	0.266077	States Boost Spending at Fastest Pace Since Great Recession GraphicStock U.S. states increased spending in fiscal year 2019 at the fastest clip since the end of the Great Recession, according to a new report from the National Association of State Budget Officers. Total state spending, at $2.1 trillion, rose 5.7% from the prior year, up from 3.4% growth the year before. Spending from states’ own funds, as opposed to federal funds, rose 5.9% in 2019, the highest annual growth since the recession. Federal funds flowing to states rose by 4.7%. “The figures show how the record-long expansion is reviving the finances of states that were hit hard by the fallout from the real estate bust,” Bloomberg’s Romy Varghese writes. “That shift has lifted the credit ratings of California, Washington and Michigan and driven down the yield penalties that investors demand to buy bonds of states such as Connecticut and Illinois.” Spending on transportation grew by 8.9% year over year, the most of any category. That spending may continue early next year as states look to address infrastructure needs before another recession hits or election-year politics creates additional uncertainties, Karel Citroen, head of municipal research at investment management firm Conning, told Bloomberg. “This is their now or never moment,” Citroen said. “This is going to be the final opportunity to take care of their infrastructure needs.” But overall state spending growth is expected to slow in fiscal 2020, the report says, as states look to prepare for a potential economic slowdown and the accompanying decline in revenue growth. More than 30 states have proposed increasing their rainy-day funds, Brian Sigritz of the National Association of State Budget Officers told Bloomberg. Some other key details from the report: State tax collections “experienced strong gains” in both fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2019 after slower growth in the two previous years. “In contrast to recent years, total Medicaid spending grew at a slower rate than state spending overall, the first time since fiscal 2012 when the federal stimulus began to wind down,” the report says. Op-Ed of the Day: The Case for Bailing Out Cities and States Richard Ravitch helped save New York City from bankruptcy in the 1970s. He says there’s plenty of reason to now bail... States Can Get by Without Additional Federal Aid National newspapers, including The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, continue to publish news articles and ... Justice Dept. Labels Three Cities as 'Anarchy' Jurisdictions, Targets for Funding Cuts The Justice Department said Monday that New York City, Seattle and Portland, Oregon, would be designated as...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2199
__label__wiki	0.613491	0.613491	Tianlang Guan – Not A Typical Teen! It must be fantastic to ‘make it’ aged just 14!, when your partner, two time Masters winner Ben Crenshaw says, “played about four of the most beautiful, delicate pitches you’ve ever seen” you’d have to be forgiven for thinking just that. Tianlang Guan is the youngest competitor in Masters history but despite this, he remained calm on an opening day at Augusta and Crenshaw said, “He played like a veteran today, he played like a 28-year-old journeyman who’s been around the block and made a ton of cuts. He played a beautiful round of golf”. Guan finished the day tied at 46th with a 1 over par score of 73, he was grouped with Matteo Manassero who previously held the youth record in 2010 aged 16. Guan’s round was not all plain sailing with a fair share of bogeys but redeemed by birdies at Nos 3, 10, 13, 18. His putting and chipping were first class, asked if anything gets him too excited he said, “Not today, I think I got enough things ready for today, and I just feel comfortable, relaxed this morning, “So it’s good”. Crenshaw, 61, heaped praise on the teenager for his “soft hands, patience, golf smarts and confident demeanour”, it doesn’t come much better than that. Amongst the field of six amateurs taking part in the competition Tianlang had the best day by far, although he ruled winning this year out of reach, he believes he will be wearing the famous Green Jacket at some point in the future and said, “I want to win a Major and hopefully, I can win four Majors in one year”. On this Masters debut performance you’d be mad to bet against it! If you fancy taking a punt on golfs latest wonder kid then Paddy Power Bookmakers offer full markets on all the major golf tournaments. April 25, 2013 /by TheGameHunter Tags: Golf, Masters https://www.thegamehunter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/young-golfer-940x390.jpg 390 940 TheGameHunter https://www.thegamehunter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/game2018.png TheGameHunter2013-04-25 09:45:542020-05-06 11:15:20Tianlang Guan – Not A Typical Teen! Dustin Johnson Wins 20th PGA The Miracle Of Medinah Wallpaper Making The Best Choice For Placing Online Wagers Golf Open Championship Odds 2021 The Perils Of Watching The Poker Pros America Does A ‘Devon Loch’ At Ryder Cup Winning Horse Formula For Grand National Big Roulette Wins Aren’t a Recent Phenomenon	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2200
__label__cc	0.719997	0.280003	HomeCountyNew group in support of wild horse herd to meet Feb. 17 in Meeker New group in support of wild horse herd to meet Feb. 17 in Meeker February 16, 2018 Reed Kelley County 1 Tracy Scott and one of her equine assistants, Takoda. Scott, of Glade Park, is one of the contacts for the wild horse organizational meeting to be held at the Meeker BLM office Saturday. Courtesy Photo RBC \| At the Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers business meeting Feb. 3, Bureau of Land Management Field Office Manager Kent Walter announced that a new local wild horse group was being formed. Spokespersons indicated they will hold an “organizational interest meeting” on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the BLM office, 220 E. Market St., Meeker, at noon for “all wild horse enthusiasts.” Their purpose is to support the Piceance-East Douglas wild horses and the BLM White River Field Office. At the stockgrowers meeting, White River and Douglas Creek Conservation District Executive Director Callie Hendrickson and White River past board president Gary Moyer said that the districts, which have been very active in trying to see proper wild horse management implemented by BLM, considered participating with this new group, but determined that its approach was too one-sided in favor of “saving” wild horses rather than advocating proper management. Tracy Scott, Kathy DeGonia and Meeker resident Diane Mobley are listed as contacts for the meeting. Tracy Scott is associated online with “Steadfast Steeds: Making Amazing Memories with America’s Mustangs,” a nonprofit organization and equine-facilitated (assisted) learning. The latter, according to Scott, is a rapidly growing field through which horses help provide a variety of learning opportunities with a high level of hands-on experience. She has also been associated with “Friends of the Mustangs.” Mobley said that the intention organizers have for the group is not to save every wild horse, but to support and advocate for the necessary management of wild horses in Rio Blanco County for the general improvement of the range and other environmental conditions. Mobley hopes groups like the conservation districts will realize the advantages of collaborative effort. The BLM created the Wild Horse and Burro Program to implement the Wild-Free Roaming Horses and Burros Act, passed by Congress in 1971. Broadly, the law declares wild horses and burros to be “living symbols of the historic and pioneer spirit of the West” and stipulates that the BLM and the U.S. Forest Service have the responsibility to manage and protect herds in their respective jurisdictions within areas where wild horses and burros were found roaming in 1971. To maintain wild horses and burros in good condition and protect the health of our public lands, the BLM is required to manage the population growth of wild horse and burro herds. Without natural population controls, such as predation, herds can increase at a rate of up to 20 percent annually, doubling in size in just four to five years, if not appropriately managed. Population control must be implemented to protect scarce and fragile resources in the arid West and ensure healthy animals. BLM states that to carry out this mission, it can control herd growth through the application of fertility measures, such as birth control, and through the periodic removals of excess animals and the placement of those animals into private care. The BLM website describes the horses within the Piceance-East Douglas Creek herd as similar in size and temperament to quarter horses with some work horse attributes. Typical colors, they say, are bay, gray, sorrel and black with a few roans and buckskins. See the accompanying map for the location of the Piceance-East Douglas Creek herd area southeast of Rangely. The Herd Management Area is about 190,130 acres in size composed of mostly rolling hills with pinyon-juniper and sagebrush. The appropriate management level (AML) for the herd is 135 to 235 horses. According to Melissa Kindall, wild horse specialist with the White River field office, with regard to the Piceance-East Douglas Herd Management Area, the estimated number of horses more than one year of age this year, based on BLM’s Feb 2016 aerial count plus 20 percent for herd growth is 485. This means the local BLM office needs to gather about 300 horses this year toward the mid-level goal of 185 horses. Kindall says her office continues to pursue the authorization and funding for wild horse gathers but that it’s difficult as they have to compete with states that have many more horses and greater issues of rangeland use and protection. Limitations on the number of horses BLM is prepared to house in holding facilities until adoption are also a factor. Kindall expects to be at Saturday’s meeting as a resource, and she expects Ben Smith, BLM’s wild horse and burro specialist for Colorado’s northwest district out of Grand Junction, to be there as well. Outside the Herd Management Area, BLM has estimated about 254 horses in the West Douglas Herd Area more than a year old. With last year’s foals coming of age this summer, that number will probably increase to about 315 horses. In the North Piceance Herd Area just east of Rangely about 40 horses are estimated, although BLM did not have the money to do an aerial count of those horses in 2016. On the Magnolia Bench area east of the Piceance Creek Road (County Road 5) there are some 10-15 horses. The goal for the number of horses in all these areas outside the herd management area is zero. In the whole area of the White River BLM lands east of Highway 13, south of the river and out to the Utah state line, as of Jan. 1, wild horse numbers are estimated to be about 780 versus the goal of 235, all of which are to be in the Piceance-East Douglas herd management area. For more information about the meeting Saturday, contacts given are Tracy Scott, Glade Park, 970-241-0939, and Kathy DeGonia, Grand Junction, 928-707-1236. RHS girls head to Paonia Smoking River Open House Feb. 17 BLM to gather Sand Wash horses in October October 12, 2016 Special to the Herald Times 0 Listen to this post RBC \| The Bureau of Land Management will begin gathering up to 50 wild horses from the Sand Wash Herd Management Area in October under a decision signed today. Beginning Oct. 21, […] Help needed in protecting rock art sites August 28, 2015 Special to the Herald Times 0 Listen to this post RBC I The Bureau of Land Management seeks volunteers to help protect unique rock art sites at the Canyon Pintado National Historic District on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Commissioners updated on broadband project May 12, 2017 Niki Turner 0 Listen to this post By Niki Turner niki@theheraldtimes.com RBC I County commissioners heard from IT Director Blake Mobley about the broadband project prior to the regular board meeting Monday in Meeker. Mobley said he recently […] William E. SImpson II Folks interested in native-species American wild horses might be interested in the three greatest myths about them: https://www.horsetalk.co.nz/2017/10/23/three-great-myths-america-wild-horses/ Capt. William E. Simpson II – USMM Ret. 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__label__cc	0.640401	0.359599	“Desh Ka Smartphone” to be unveiled today @ 12:00 PM Xiaomi India is all set to launch a new chapter in India if the rumors are to be believed, the smartphone maker is all set to launch the cheapest smartphone in India, which is expected to change the change the million people’s lives in India. This will be an entry-level Android-powered smartphone, which is expected give access to the smartphone for the next million people. So, currently, the details regarding the smartphone are very cloudy. However, Flipkart has confirmed that the smartphone will be exclusively available from them for the first few sales. It is also confirmed that the smartphone will house a mammoth battery with very good battery backup. The smartphone is also expected to solve the storage problem. According to recent Youtube video, the upcoming smartphone from Xiaomi is expected to offer a dedicated micro SD card slot, along with dual nano-SIM card slots. Both SIM slots are expected to offer 4G LTE and VoLte capability on both the slots. Other standard connectivity features like WiFi, WiFi Hotspot, and Bluetooth 4.2 are also expected. Though we cannot say much about the actual tech specifications, here are the speculated features of the Xiaomi “Desh Ka Smartphone“. The smartphone is expected to offer a 5.0-inch HD 720p IPS LCD screen, protected by 2.5D curved tempered glass on the top. The smartphone is expected to be powered by an entry-level Quad-core Mobile Solution, paired with at least 2 GB RAM and 16 GB onboard flash storage. On to the camera capability, the smartphone is expected to feature 5 MP main camera and a 5 MP selfie camera with 720p video recording capability. So, we can expect standard camera capabilities. In terms of operating system, the device is expected to run on Android Nougat 7.0 based custom UI (MiUi Version 9) with a promised upgrade for Android Oreo in the near future. Finally, the device is expected to be priced less than ₹5,000 rupees price mark, which will be the Unique selling point of this smartphone. At least, the smartphone will have a powerful internals compared to other entry-level smartphones like the Nokia 2. So, what do you think about the “Desh Ka Smartphone”? Share your views in the comment box. Previous articleFin-tech startup Remitware launches MoneyOS, a global payments platform Next article100mb data free for rural population. How it affects net neutrality? Eat.Sleep.Repeat Xiaomi Mi A3 Launching on August 23 in India : Check Out Specifications, Features, Expected Price Mi TV 55-Inch, 49-Inch, and 32-Inch with Android TV Launched in India: Price, Specifications Xiaomi Sends Invites for September 27 Event, May Launch Mi Band 3 in India	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2202
__label__wiki	0.732433	0.732433	THE WALKING DEAD: SEASON ONE (X360) Publisher: Telltale Games. Developer: Telltale Games. Released: April-November 2012. Genre: Point 'n' Click; Adventure. Other versions: PS3; PC. Posted 13th April 2013. By Shane Battams © 2013 The first season of Telltale’s The Walking Dead is filled to the brim with moments that shock, disturb and emotionally wreck the player, and it is these instances that make it stand above most games this year. Very few of these are covered in my full review so as to avoid spoilers. The purpose of this article, on the other hand, is to discuss some of these stand-out moments in depth. This article is those who have played all the episodes, and hopefully will stir some discussion – so tells us your highlights via the comments box! With that out of the way, let’s begin. DO NOT READ THIS if you plan to play The Walking Dead, as spoilers are frequent throughout I think Lee Everett is perhaps the most fully-realised character in recent memory. It’s interesting because though you control responses, Tellate still create a personality for him. You gain the sense that this is a very conflicted hero, feeling guilty for abandoning his family back in Macon and for murdering a Senator who was having an adulterous affair with his wife. You admire his drive to protect Clementine, who he feels his way of seeking redemption. It doesn’t leave too much to interpretation, yet gamers can shape much of his behaviour throughout the five episodes. Perhaps you will opt for the morally positive options more often than not. Maybe you’ll give Lee an extremely aggressive personality. Or, you can play the mute, opting for silence through most of the game. It’s incredibly interesting, and that alone gives way to multiple playthroughs. The thing about TWD is that the choices you make often are never morally explicit. While it’s interesting to choose a side on games like Mass Effect or Fable, TWD runs with the idea that every choice has a consequence and will usually p!ss-off at least one person. During the first episode, Everett and crew stumble upon a drug store and barely escape a zombie attack. It is called into question whether Duck, the son of Kenny, has been bitten. You must then decide whether to side with Kenny and fend off the formidable anger of Larry, or agree with Larry and p!ss-off Kenny in the process. It’s a stepping-stone as to whether you establish a bond with Kenny, or if you give him a reason to abandon you once Episode 5 comes around. Larry’s brash dialogue is off-putting, but at the same time, you can’t help but worry if Duck has been bitten. Decisions get much harder from there. Lee faces a horrifying choice: The Notebook, or Legally Blonde? When Larry said he wanted to box, Kenny took it literally Episode 2 perhaps highlights this best. Immediately from the outset, you must decide the fate of an individual trapped in a modified bear trap. As much as you can scramble to free him by trying to break the chain or cutting the tree, his fate becomes clear: you either have to amputate his leg or leave him there as zombie chow. This decision really doesn’t have a happy ending, and either way it leaves you feeling heartless afterwards. At the end of the Episode 2, you find an abandoned car filled with supplies. Kenny and his family are on it like a shot, but Clementine argues “we don’t know whose car that is”. I found myself siding with her, feeling that our bond together would be better than any food, and this decision has far-reaching consequences later in the season. But I also could see people thinking about survival first and foremost, and if stealing ensures that, so be it. A difficult moment comes when deciding the fate of Larry, who suffers a heart attack as a consequence of the strain of being incarcerated with the rest of Lee’s group by a sinister family. Either way, Kenny smashes his head in, but much like before, your actions will have consequences on how Kenny, Lily and Clementine view you as the season progresses. My survival instincts kicked in, and I restrained Lily while Kenny dealt the blow. Now, if you were to have asked me what I would have done in Episode 1, I could smash his head in with no conscience. But as you learn that he is merely a grieving father trying to protect his daughter, the human side of me felt conflicted. Again, this decision has no clear moral boundary. The decisions you make are tough, but more upsetting is the prospect of death. Let’s be frank here: a majority of the people you encounter die. Telltale has crafted such human characters that their deaths leave you genuinely affected. And it takes its toll, because by Episode 4, almost all of the characters we started the game with are gone. Kenny and Clem remain, as well as Episode 2 newcomer Ben. The deaths of the people before, we learn, could have been avoided. Ben’s actions have huge consequences, and while it’s easy to remain angry at him, he was just trying to help. Is what he did any different to me and Kenny killing Larry? Shoot now, feel morally obligated later Let him die now, or let him die later? Unfortunately, it feels as if Telltale took the reins on Episode 4 and begun to mould it so the final episode fits. The only main choice is whether you decide to save Ben, the aforementioned cause of four deaths, or let him fall to his death. Chuck, a homeless person introduced in Episode 3, dies no matter what. And one interesting character, Molly, disappears at the end of Episode 4, though do some digging around and you find out a very interesting backstory regarding her and the forces of Crawford. We begin to invest in Omid and Christa, both of whom are pretty likable despite their late-season introduction. It’s also difficult to play this episode at spots, partly because of horrific scenes such as burying a zombified child in the back yard, and partly because the relationship between Lee and Clementine is erratic during this episode. Episode 5 feels like the cathartic conclusion we deserve for investing in the first four episodes. Perhaps it is so potent because of the final moments with Lee and the Stranger, and Lee with Clementine. He knows everything Lee has done up until this point, including whether he stole from the abandoned car which belongs to The Stranger himself. He may praise you for leaving it alone, but then chastises you for any morally ambiguous actions which occurred beforehand. Considering how so much of TWD is morally ambiguous, you can’t help but feel awful after his verdict. And the last few minutes of TWD are so moving. The interaction between Lee and Clementine is hard to watch because we have seen these two grow a strong bond throughout this story. Lee’s death may seem linear, but it perhaps symbolises the line of fate. And, despite his search to find it, he can only claim redemption when he’s at rest. We watch Lee guide Clementine one more time, as he helps her escape, all the while knowing that he’s about to die. I opted for Clementine to kill Lee, as it seems only fitting after what happened with Larry. It’s still incredibly hard to watch, making me shed tears the first time. Humans turning on humans, as is the human way Lee auditions for the role of Marvin in a remake of Resident Evil 2 So how about Season 2? I predict that we will be following an older version of Clementine through Season 2, which would be interesting for sure. Maybe decisions made in Season 1 will affect the events of Season 2, which would be incredibly dynamic. Perhaps Clementine will be either battle-hardened or traumatised by what she’s experienced in Season 1, or maybe Telltate will do something entirely different.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2206
__label__wiki	0.936139	0.936139	Goals Galore At The Posh! Who is leading the goal-scorer chart at Posh? Ivan Toney and Mo Eisa may be leading the way in the first team scoring charts, but are they in front for the football club as a whole? Peterborough United and goals go together like Ant and Dec. A simple glance at the scoring charts over the last 10 years will tell you that. Craig Mackail-Smith and Jack Marriott can both boast a golden boot in their cabinet while Britt Assombalonga scored 33 goals in all competitions during the 2013-2014 campaign but was one shy of taking the trophy in the league. As we move into October 2019, summer signing Mo Eisa and Ivan Toney lead the way in the League One scoring charts with eight goals. Eisa is scoring every 99 minutes while Toney is averaging a goal every 110 minutes. Alongside Marcus Maddison, who has netted six goals, the trio have scored 22 of the 23 goals scored in league games this season. But how do Eisa and Toney compare to the rest of the football club when it comes to firepower? Matthew Etherington’s under 18s currently sit top of the Youth Alliance League after an excellent start to their campaign and have been consistent in their goal-scoring. Flynn Clarke leads the way with seven league goals with Brad Rolt on six in all competitions, while 16-year-old Ricky-Jade Jones, who made his debut for the first team in Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over Arsenal under 21s at the Weston Homes Stadium, has scored three league goals and three cup goals after missing the first three matches of the season due to injury. The Posh Ladies have also made a good start to their season and were 5-3 winners in their last fixture on Sunday afternoon. Skipper Keir Perkins has seven goals to her name in all competitions (three league goals, four cup goals), the same as strike partner Donna McGuigan (two league, five cup). Meanwhile, the Posh Academy is packed full of goalscorers following the first two months of the season. In the Youth Development phase, there are joint top scorers at under 16 level with Kellan Hickinson and Enoch Opayinka on six goals with Adler Nascimento leading the way at under 15 level with six too. Reo Wills has five goals at under 13 level. In the foundation phase, the youngsters are hitting the back of the net with alarming regularity but it must be said at these age levels, they are small sided games and high-scoring encounters are extremely regular. At under 9 level, Archie Doyle leads the way with 45 goals, Ryan Lillie has 59 at under 10 level, Jack Sutton has 41 goals for the under 11s while Malachi Eselebor is out in front for the under 12s with 39 goals. Peterborough United Leading Goalscorers (in all competitions) 59: Ryan Lillie (under 10) 45: Archie Doyle (under 9s) 41: Jack Sutton (under 11s) 39: Malachi Eselebor (under 12s) 8: Mo Eisa (first team) 8: Ivan Toney (first team) 7: Flynn Clarke (under 18s) 7: Keir Perkins (Ladies) 7: Donna McGuigan (Ladies) 6: Kellan Hickinson (under 16s) 6: Enoch Opayinka (under 16s) 6: Adler Nascimento (under 15s) 6: Brad Rolt (under 18s) 6: Ricky-Jade Jones (under 18s) 6: Marcus Maddison (first team) 5: Reuben Marshall (under 15s) 5: Reo Wills (under 13s)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2207
__label__wiki	0.880731	0.880731	Opposing View: Lions HC Matt Patricia Praises Talib's Competitiveness Clarence Dennis First-year head coach Matt Patricia might go up against a familiar face on Sunday in Detroit. On Wednesday, Patricia spoke at length about cornerback Aqib Talib and how valuable the veteran defensive back can be to a defense. Patricia was Talib's defensive coordinator in New England in 2012 and 2013. "Just someone I think that, as a coach, you have certain players that you tend to learn more from them than they learn from you and he's certainly one of those guys," Patricia said of Talib. "He's a phenomenal player. He's an unbelievable competitor. He's a guy that just raises the bar of everyone around him." The former coordinator shared one specific story, shedding light on Talib's competitive spirit — in which Talib once requested to matchup against the Saints' red-hot tight end Jimmy Graham. According to Patricia, Talib walked the walk and helped the Patriots by successfully slowing Graham in that game. And it wasn't the only instance of the All-Pro corner stepping up to hold an offense's No. 1 option. "Tuesdays, he would walk into my office and say, 'Hey, I'm going to take this guy,' and you appreciate that," Patricia said. "You appreciate the competitor." Talib is yet to be named to L.A.'s active roster ahead of Sunday's game, but was designated to return from injured reserve earlier this week. If Talib is able to go in Detroit, he will be joining a largely healthy Rams squad, and Patricia is not shying away from Week 13's test. "We've certainly got a big challenge in front of us," Patricia admitted. "Obviously, the Rams are that team in the league right now and they're playing at a very high level and playing as a great team in all three phases. So, it'll be a big challenge for us, but that's how the NFL is." For six seasons, Patricia routinely faced offenses' best shots as the defensive coordinator in New England. Now leading the Lions, Patricia is preparing to face the league's second-best offense in terms of yards per game, coming off 54-point showing against the league's No. 3 team in that category, the Kansas City Chiefs. Patricia said on Wednesday that head coach Sean McVay's ability to attack in multiple ways, and cater his offensive schemes to L.A.'s deep and skilled personnel poses the greatest challenge to his team, which sits at the bottom of the NFC North entering Week 13. "I think he obviously has done a great job of putting a system in place that complements the quarterback, complements the skill players that they have," Patricia said. "He really does a great job of distributing the ball to everybody, whether it's [WR Josh] Reynolds or [TE Gerald] Everett and [TE Tyler] Higbee — it doesn't matter. He's going to get the ball to the open guy and he's going to be productive." HIRO UENO Patricia also mentioned a few members of McVay's offense that he is more familiar with from his days in New England. Rams' receiver Brandin Cooks spent last season in New England on the opposite side of the ball as Patricia, and Cooks' fellow wideout, Robert Woods, attacked the former coordinator's defense for four seasons as a member of the Buffalo Bills. "Great player, true competitor, guy that's got tremendous speed, someone that works extremely hard at his craft every single day," Patricia said of Cooks. "Robert Woods is another player that I've seen quite a bit of here — a guy that's just an unbelievable wide receiver. Got a great route tree, can really run anything from anywhere." Finally, when asked about meeting one of the league's hottest teams as it exits the Week 12 bye, Patricia said he is mainly looking for consistency from his 4-7 Lions. "That's our biggest thing right now is just — we've got to be consistent in everything we do," Patricia said. "[O]ur mindset is the same every single week. We're going to go out and do everything we can to try to win this football game." McVay: "All things are up for evaluation" as offseason begins, but not in a rush to make decisions As the Rams transition into the offseason, head Sean McVay will be taking a close look at all positions on the roster. Rams rookie running back Cam Akers and wide receiver Van Jefferson may have offered a glimpse of what's to come with their performances in Saturday's divisional round playoff game against the Packers. Las limitaciones físicas de Aaron Donald se combinan con la brillantez de Aaron Rodgers al avanzar los Packers al Juego de Campeonato From the Podium: Rams react to 32-18 divisional round loss to Packers Key quotes and notes from Rams head coach Sean McVay, quarterback Jared Goff, defensive lineman Michael Brockers, safety John Johnson III and offensive lineman Andrew Whitworth's postgame virtual media sessions.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2208
__label__wiki	0.674849	0.674849	Busy street loaded with history Photos By Yip Yoke Teng Photos SAM THAM Metro News 26 Oct 2020 Several areas in Kuala Lumpur undergo sanitisation Golf 06 Dec 2020 TPC Kuala Lumpur gets due recognition Nation 23 Nov 2020 2020 KUALA LUMPUR DECLARATION Standing tall: These two buildings have historical significance but more conservation effort is required to preserve them. Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock has riveting depth and breadth, just like the man it was named after. It was one of the earliest roads in Kuala Lumpur and remains a congested thoroughfare until today, with major national landmarks, including Central Market and the Petaling Street archway. Many KLites have fond memories of Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, which used to be called Foch Avenue. It was where the second Kuala Lumpur railway station, Sultan Street Station, was constructed way back in 1892, near the site of the current Puduraya bus station. The way it was: An old photo of the Sultan Street Station located at the intersection of Jalan Sultan and Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock. For the Chinese, such as retiree Yong Boo Ying, one of the most vivid scenes on this street was when people flooded the Sultan Street Station during the Nine Emperor God Festival period to board a train to a temple in Ampang. “It was the fastest way to get to the temple and during the ride back, everyone would be holding joss sticks they took from the temple to bring back to their homes as blessings,” Yong recollected with a smile. “The best part about this journey was making a stop at the Cheong Kee Restaurant that served the best popiah which cost only 80sen, and the delicious ice-cream which was a luxury for us children in those days. The restaurant shut down some time ago.” She also said the area was filled with stalls selling a plethora of necessities ranging from sundries to fabrics before the Kota Raya shopping centre was built. “The locals nicknamed it ‘Zi Tin Duk Dei’ street, a Cantonese phrase which translates directly to ‘point at the sky, poke at the ground’ referring to the sky-high prices placed by hawkers and how shoppers had to haggle to bring it down,” she added. Gateway to Chinatown: One of the Petaling Street’s archways is located on Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock. While Jalan Sultan and Jalan Petaling are lined with pre-war shophouses, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock is home to taller and bigger buildings from a similar era but sadly their grandeur is now marred as there were no conservation efforts. However, a stroll along this street — if you do not mind the fumes from the heavy traffic — will be rewarded with precious finds of old charm as well as time-honoured Malaysian Chinese delights. Two of Kuala Lumpur’s most famous beef noodle stalls are located in this area. The first is a stall at the Lai Foong coffeeshop that opened before Independence and is run by the same family till today. As the shop still has its original wall and floor tiles, patrons get to dine in a nostalgic atmosphere. The family has also took over the coffeeshop in the 1980s. Popular meeting place: Kota Raya shopping centre is one of the landmarks along Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock. “I remember the many trishaws and bicycles around Central Market which was a wet market back when the street was known as Foch Avenue,” said Tan Kong Seng, 50, who runs the coffeeshop with his brother. Meanwhile, Shin Kee Beef Noodle has a history of more than 70 years, which started as a night kiosk in Petaling Street and is now a simple shop manned by the third generation proprietor Anthony Koon, 28. “Our dishes has always been homemade in true Hakka-style,” said Koon. It is little wonder this inconspicuous shop has a constant stream of customers, as its taste has remained authentic for more than seven decades. Lien Bee Hokkien Mee is another famous old food stall in Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock hidden in a small alley but the clang of the woks and gusts of ember from the stove gives away its location. Colonial charm: Stylo Indian barbershop has been on the street for 75 years. Stylo Indian barbershop is undeniably a gem here, too. Standing strong after 75 years, some say it is the oldest barbershop in Kuala Lumpur. Its owner, T. Madhirajan, 72, took over the business from his father and has expanded it to 12 branches around Klang Valley. Apart from the vintage tools and yellowed mirrors, this shop gives one the sensation of stepping back in time, especially because it is lower than the road level after the many years of road tarring. In some ways. this barbershop is a little museum, just as Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock could have been if it was better preserved. Tan, one of Msia’s founding fathers Tags / Keywords: Family & Community , Central Region , street heritage Next In Focus Pompeo’s desperate Iran claims Study to boost the value of future rail network Women to the fore, please Aim for greater gender parity in corporations We need more female representation in politics ‘That page doesn’t exist’ – welcome to life without Trump’s tweets Championing walks in Malaysian cities An ode to the office HSR project: Not the end of the line Strategic challenges for US: Democracy and Indo-Pacific Trending in Metro	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2211
__label__wiki	0.902489	0.902489	Mandatory death for rapists Sunday, 01 Feb 2004 DEATH PENALTY: (Jan 28) Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim, announced a Cabinet proposal that rapists who cause the death of their victims will be automatically regarded as murderers and face the mandatory death sentence. THAI FOOD BAN: (Jan 30) The Agriculture Ministry decided to ban all forms of livestock and seafood products from Thailand to prevent an outbreak of the avian flu in Malaysia. TAKE PRECAUTIONS: (Jan 26) The Prime Minister reminded all chicken breeders to adhere strictly to all preventive measures introduced by the authorities to prevent the deadly avian flu virus from spreading. NO DUALISM: (Jan 30) Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the Government does not practice dualism, one system for Muslims and another for non-Muslims, in the administration of the country. NOT VALID: (Jan 29) The Federal Court has ruled that customary marriages after March 1982, which were not registered, are not recognised under the law. ILLEGAL RACING: (Jan 28) The Government will come down hard on participants and organisers of illegal racing with amendments to existing laws and greater enforcement. IRATE MOTORISTS: (Jan 25) Police believe disgruntled motorists may have retaliated, after the Road Transport Department conducted routine checks at a roadblock, by torching vehicles at its Sungai Petani premises. MAXIMUM SENTENCE: (Jan 26) The Sessions Court in Johor Baru meted out the maximum sentence – 20 years’ jail and 24 strokes of the rotan – on the rapist of 10-year-old Nurulhuda Abdul Ghani. UP IN ARMS: (Jan 30) A PAS ustaz who told a congregation in Penang that rape victim Nurul Huda Abdul Ghani was punished by God because her parents did not support PAS’ Islamic laws has come under fire from women’s groups. CLINICAL TREATMENT: (Jan 27) The Prisons Department may complement its rehabilitation programme for sex offenders by including clinical treatment. CLOSER TIES: (Jan 27) Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said Asean leaders have called for efforts to strengthen ties between the countries, either in safety and security matters or development issues. BETTER RELATIONS: (Jan 24) The presence of Singapore leaders and thousands of visitors from the republic at the National Chinese New Year Open House in Johor Baru signals improving relations between Malaysia and Singapore. ASYLUM SEEKER ABLAZE: (Jan 27) An asylum seeker died nine hours after he set himself ablaze in front of stunned onlookers outside a United Nations refugee agency in Kuala Lumpur. NAMES DELETED: (Jan 29) The Election Commission has deleted some 50,000 dubious names or phantom voters from the Sabah electoral roll. KEADILAN CRISIS: (Jan 26) Parti Keadilan Nasional saw itself in another major crisis when its Youth secretary Lokman Noor Adam was sacked from his post after alleged evidence of him rejoining Umno was submitted to Keadilan leadership. GREATER GROWTH: (Jan 24) The Agriculture Ministry is looking into providing incentives to generate greater growth in the farming sector in its bid to double or even triple the income of farmers. ARMED MARSHALS: (Jan 28) Malaysia Airlines is set to deploy armed sky marshals on US-bound flights suspected by American authorities to have terror risks. GRAFT CHARGE: (Jan 29) KL International Airport's Department of Civil Aviation air traffic services director Zubir Abdullah was charged in the Sessions Court here with accepting a bribe of RM5,000. EXTRA CASH: (Jan 24) Teachers involved in the special tuition scheme for poor pupils stand to earn between RM250 and RM1,000 extra a month. CASANOVA CON: (Jan 25) A smooth-talking, suave Casanova in his late 40s is believed to be on the prowl in Kuala Lumpur and has conned and raped at least two women in the past five months. MORE COUNTRIES HIT: (Jan 27) The bird flu rampaging through Asia has made the dreaded leap into China and impoverished Lao, as a second Thai boy died of the disease and countries tightened defences against a potential SARS-like epidemic. CALL FOR PROBE: (Jan 25) Democratic presidential hopeful John Edwards called for an independent commission to investigate whether President George W. Bush's administration misled Congress into making its case for war with Iraq and demanded an end to “war profiteering”. NO WEAPONS: (Jan 24) David Kay stepped down as leader of US hunt for banned weapons in Iraq and said he did not believe the country had any large stockpiles of chemical or biological weapons. TOO LATE: (Jan 26) US and British leaders George W. Bush and Tony Blair are wrong to retroactively justify the invasion of Iraq on humanitarian grounds. Human Rights Watch criticised the West for turning a blind eye to Saddam Hussein's atrocities – such as the 1988 massacre of Kurds – at a time when the level of slaughter could have justified armed intervention. SAUDI PREPARED: (Jan 28) Saudi Arabia said it was prepared to confront any threats to the security of two million Muslims gathering for the annual haj pilgrimage. BETHLEHEM RAIDED: (Jan 30) Israeli troops entered Bethlehem in response to a suicide bus bombing in Jerusalem and three Palestinians were shot dead in the occupied territories. FEAR OF CIVIL WAR: (Jan 25) Iraqis, rattled by daily carnage since Saddam Hussein's fall, fear a sectarian civil war would be the biggest threat to their country. IN THE CLEAR: (Jan 27) British Prime Minister Tony Blair faced the sternest test of his authority in a knife-edge parliamentary vote on education policy, the first hurdle in a critical two days that could decide his future. He was cleared by senior judge Lord Hutton of blame for the suicide of top Iraq weapons expert David Kelly. BBC IN CRISIS: (Jan 29) The BBC was grappling with the worst crisis in its history as its head Greg Dyke resigned and the proudly independent world broadcaster was forced to apologise to the British government over a faulty report on Iraqi arms. INFERNO IN CAIRO: (Jan 27) Rescue teams gave up the search for survivors from a Cairo high-rise that collapsed in flames killing 14 people, mostly rescue workers, and injuring 42. MYDOOM GLOOM: (Jan 29) The Mydoom worm wreaked more havoc after becoming the biggest Internet virus ever, but the worst damage may be yet to come, experts said as a new strain of the bug emerged. RM25.5BIL FINE: (Jan 29) ExxonMobil was ordered to pay US$4.5bil (RM17bil) in punitive damages and US$2.25bil (RM8.5bil) in interest for the Alaska 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. ARNIE FINED: (Jan 28) California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said he would pay US$4.5mil (RM17.1mil) on top of the US$5mil (RM19mil) he already spent to be elected after a judge ruled the actor broke a state campaign finance law by taking out a loan. HAIR DYE RISK: (Jan 24) According to US researchers, women who have been colouring their hair for 24 years or more have a higher risk of developing a cancer called non-Hodgkin lymphoma.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2212
__label__wiki	0.990951	0.990951	Professor quits Lancaster University complaining that bullying was ignored Charlotte Wace Saturday March 14 2020, 12.01am, The Times Gail Whiteman alleged a colleague would tell her, “I never hear anything good about you” and that she was “not a top professor” A university has been shaken by bullying allegations after a world-renowned professor resigned amid claims that the authorities ignored growing concern among staff about the “hostile” atmosphere on campus. Gail Whiteman, head of sustainability in business at Lancaster University, quit amid allegations of “aggressive” verbal behaviour which she says senior figures did not address. In her resignation letter to the dean of the faculty, Professor Whiteman said: “I can no longer work under your deanship, given the ongoing bullying, lack of respect, and bullying behaviour.” Gail Whiteman claims there was a hostile atmosphere She wrote that she had “worked to try and resolve this in many different ways”, but that the university has “declined to make any interventions whatsoever”. Professor Whiteman told The Times: “I believe in transparency and I believe there	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2214
__label__cc	0.684718	0.315282	Bake Off Finalist Andrew Smyth Explains How A Space Shuttle Is Like A Meringue! Mark Linehan Andrew Smyth is a man who describes himself as a ‘Bakineer’ and is presenter of a very exciting show called ‘Baking In Space’ which returns as part of Science Week 2020. However, the man from Co. Down first came to fame as a finalist on one of telly’s biggest shows...'The Great British Bake Off'. Since his time in the tent, he has worked with Discovery Science, the BBC and with Lorraine on ITV also managing to find the time to bake a rotating jet engine cake for Prince William! All this while working his day job as an Engineer for Rolls-Royce and using his baking to bring young people into Science. Baking and Space travel whaaaa? Well - What does the principle behind Baked Alaska and Space shuttle travel have in common? The air pockets in the meringue insulate ice cream from the heat of the oven in a similar way to how silicon fibres in space shuttles protect astronauts from heat in the atmosphere. Although there was one question we forgot to ask... Erm... Can you prevent a soggy bottom on re-entry to the atmosphere?? His show is called ‘Baking In Space’ and is co-presented by Andrew and Dr. Niamh Shaw - it is all part of Science Week and the last showing is tonight @ 7pm. Free tickets are available from: britishcouncil.ie/baking-in-space	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2227
__label__wiki	0.741511	0.741511	Radio 1: The Jocks BURNETT, Paul MULTI-PURPOSE one-size-fits-all occupant of whatever slot happened to be vacant, like a more restrained version of the ‘Welly Boot’-era Big Guns yet always more than happy to join in some bit of multihanded unfunny noveltyness with them, most notoriously the wretched parody-of-a-parody Convoy GB by ‘Laurie Lingo & The Dipsticks’ (ie him and DLT, in ‘disguise’). Related Items:'Uncle Sam'-baiting satire, 'zany' rewrites of popular hits, an extremely worn copy of The Secret Policeman's Ball, Paul Burnett Fun At One BATES, Simon Glenn Aylett I quite liked the comedy slot he did at 1.00 in the afternoon, but he is the sort of DJ people don’t remember much about. PB ended up as a stand in for David Hamilton on Radio 2 for a couple of weeks and then vanished. A friend told me he once did a roadshow in Glasgow, most of the crowd turned up in Radio Clyde T shirts, which annoyed him big time, and PB stormed off at the end. Matthew Rudd One of the nicest chaps I’ve met. Glenn A I always found him to be quite a good presenter, and maybe because he wasn’t so in your face, that’s why he’s not remembered as much as his contemporaries. That record was quite funny for its time, though. Nick O. Teen Always sadly under-rated, IMHO. Not so well remembered, perhaps, not just because, as Glenn says, he wasn’t ‘in-yer-face’, but also because he never enjoyed the telly exposure of his contemporaries in the ’70s. (Rare was the Thursday evening that Burnett did TOTP, and he never did Seaside Special or any of that nonsense.) The worst of it was that Paul got the elbow from Radio 1 so as to make room for Mike Smith. Whose daft idea was that??? I rather liked Paul Burnett’s afternoon show and wasn’t too pleased when he was eased aside to make way for Steve Shite First heard Paul Brunett on Radio Luxembourg Phillip Robinson I totally agree with Nick o Teen, Paul was sadly so underated, I stopped listening to Radio One,when he left in Sept 1982, deemed to old..38 at the time, Mike Smith..Mr Bland. I have been listening to a Radio One Roadshow, from Bude Aug 1978, hes at the top of his game!..entertaining the audience in fine style! Burnett probably lacked the ego to really make his career last at Radio 1 and was rarely seen on the television, unlike Noel Edmonds who built up a huge television career by using his success on Radio 1. His fall from grace was pretty sad, ditched from the station, a couple of stand in slots on Radio 2 in 1984, an attempt at a comedy record about Rambo that flopped, then never heard of again nationally after 1985. However, his lack of a really in your face personality like Steve Wright and the new wave of DJs that arrived at Radio 1 in the early eighties counted against poor old PB. ciaran flavin great dj was paul burnett. is he broadcasting anywhere now? he was not in your face thank goodness Hello, Ciaran, he works on BBC local radio now, hosting a vintage Top 40 show, but Paul has done more than I thought as he hosted a gplden oldies show on the BBC World Service for 7 years, which probably had as big a reach as his Radio 1 show and kept the wolf from the door. At least his fall wasn’t as cruel as that of Simon Dee, who ended bankrupt and living in a semi derelict cottage. Hitman and Her, The	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2228
__label__wiki	0.707486	0.707486	University for the Creative Arts > Life at UCA > Locations of UCA campuses > UCA Farnham UCA Farnham Farnham campus video Life at UCA Farnham Our Farnham campus has a long history, going back more than 45 years as a respected art and design institution. We offer a variety of courses on this campus, ranging from glasswork and ceramics to film and animation. With over 2,000 students, Farnham is the biggest of our campuses and has an incredibly strong community feel. The campus is home to the James Hockey and Foyer Galleries, which host a range of exhibitions by visiting artists as well as our staff, students and graduates. Several research centres are also based on campus, including the Centre for Sustainable Design and the Crafts Study Centre, which is a purpose-built museum and gallery dedicated to crafts. There are many exciting and star-struck stories that have come out of our Farnham campus. Students before and after graduating have completed work experience with big names like Harry Potter, Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie and Corpse Bride, Simon’s Cat and others. Students and graduates have achieved great success far and wide, from winning Oscars and BAFTAs to meeting Stephen Hawking. The campus has an extensive range of up-to-date resources for students to use, including glassblowing furnaces, radio and TV studios, a cinema, dark rooms and metal and wood workshops. Any student can have an induction in any one of these, and include the practices in their work – making it an inspirational, creative place to study. UCA Farnham Join us as we take you on a tour of our creative facilities at our Farnham campus. Open Days at Farnham Visit our Virtual Open Day where you'll find out more about studying at UCA Farnham Go to the Virtual Open Day Lion & Lamb courtyard Frensham Pond Farnham food festival Bourne Wood Our accommodation guarantee to you for 2021 Moving away from home or overseas for the first time can be a daunting experience – but we guarantee that we’ll find you a place to call home. Find out more about our guarantee Ask our students Our students are available to talk to you online. Ask questions about what it's like to study at our creative campuses or what happens day-to-day. Talk to our students now Take a virtual tour of our Farnham campus and view 360 images of some of our creative studio spaces and workshops. Tour our Farnham campus Our campus and accommodation buildings provide an inclusive, secure and comfortable environment to live, work and socialise in. Physical access is straightforward with automatic entrance doors, ramps and lifts.?You’ll find disabled toilet facilities in all our buildings and lecture theatres are fitted with induction loops.? Courses at Farnham Check out the courses you can study at our Farnham campus. View the courses UCA Publications Download our publications, including our Pre-degree, Undergraduate, Postgraduate and Business Prospectus. Accommodation at UCA Farnham Farnham location guide Campus café and bar Galleries at UCA Farnham Parking and travel discounts UCA Farnham accommodation Animation graduate Ciara Kerr wins FAFF Best Student Film UCA Games courses get sought-after global industry certification RSN students win key needlework awards Campus details & directions Falkner Road GU9 7DS From the M25, follow the A3 past Guildford, then exit and take the sliproad onto the A31, signposted to Farnham and Alton. At the Shepherd and Flock roundabout head straight on along the Farnham bypass (A31) to the next roundabout. From here, take the A325, which leads into West Street, towards the town centre. Turn left into The Hart. The main entrance to the University is at the junction with Falkner Road. Car parks are to the right. There is no visitor parking available at the campus at the moment due to building work. Exceptions are made for blue badge holders, and anyone with special requirements should contact the campus directly on +44 (0)1252 722 441 to arrange this. There are two pay and display car parks very close to the campus - the Upper and Lower Hart (postcode for satnav GU9 7HA) car parks. There are also a number of car parks located within a short distance from the campus, for further information please visit the Waverley Borough Council website. By rail Take a National Rail train from London Waterloo to Farnham (via Woking). It is 15 minutes' walk from Farnham station to the University. Cross the railway tracks and walk down Station Hill. Cross the A31 and continue down South Street. Turn left into Union Road, which bears right into Downing Street. When you reach West Street, turn left and continue for 200 metres before turning right into The Hart. The University is at the top of this street. Eurostar passengers should get off the train at London St. Pancras International, then take the Underground (Victoria Line - Southbound) to Waterloo (changing at Oxford Circus for the Bakerloo Line - Southbound). It takes between one and two hours to drive from Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted or Luton airports to UCA Farnham. There are rail and coach connections from all airports via central London to all UCA campuses. If you have a question about studying at UCA Farnham please complete our enquiry form and we will get back to you: Enquiry contact form	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2231
__label__cc	0.627291	0.372709	Working at Hoboken Why Umicore What you could do Internship and thesis PhD student at Umicore Young Graduate Program PhD in top technology Work in production Work in maintenance Work in Research & Development How to apply for a job online at Umicore Umicore Belgium Clean technologies are alive in Hoboken: every day you contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world with recycling processes that belong to the best in the world. That makes us the world’s market leader in the recycling of complex waste streams. Specifically, we recycle precious metal containing materials in an eco-efficient way. That can be products from non-ferrous industries or products at the end of their life such as old laptops, mobile phones, used automobile catalytic converters or used catalysts from the chemical industry... This way we extract precious metals including silver, gold, platinum and palladium, special metals like indium, selenium and tellurium, secondary metals like tin and bismuth and base metals such as lead, copper and nickel. We prepare these for a new life. Working on a cleaner world Clean technologies are alive in Hoboken: every day you contribute to a cleaner, more sustainable world with recycling processes that belong to the best of today. And we continue to grow as a company. This makes us one of the greatest experts in recycling worldwide. The Umicore Group as solid foundation In Hoboken, the Umicore Group is also solidly behind you. That gives you the basis for a fine career, an attractive salary and career growth opportunities. Roll up your sleeves Our do mentality is typically Hoboken. Do you like to take initiative and you know how to tackle issues, then you’ll find a place with us. In addition, we interact with each other informally, which makes the working atmosphere very pleasant. Healthy balance between work and private life We like to give you the space so that with us, you can work to live and not vice versa. We see that as one of the pillars of a successful career. With flexible work times and proper matching of the job content with who you are and what you want to, we’re happy to help you keep your work and private life in balance. Tayeb, Field Operator Varied work in a great atmosphere I can alternate in my job, and I think that's good. Dependent on the planning, I work with lift trucks or I serve as an operator in different installations. We work with costly materials, so I have quite some responsibility. And the communication with my chief is good, which is also very important. The atmosphere is good; I’ve got colleagues with a load of different backgrounds, young and old. Thus we can always get together with our questions. And I’m well paid. Training is also part of it, so I’m certainly learning to operate more systems, which allows us to easily stand in for each other. Yet I am also very concerned about my health and safety. Fortunately Umicore provides everything necessary for that. Umicore uses certain monitoring and tracking technologies such as cookies. These technologies are used in order to maintain, provide and improve our services on an ongoing basis, and in order to provide our web visitors with a better experience. By clicking on the "Accept all" button you agree to the use of these cookies while using the website. For further information regarding how we use cookies and other tracking technologies, please see section 11 of our website privacy notice. Necessary cookies (required) Necessary cookies are essential and help you navigate our website. This helps to support security and basic functionality and are necessary for the proper operation of our website, so if you block these cookies we cannot guarantee your use or the security during your visit. Cookies that help us to understand the behaviour of users of our website. This allows us to continuously improve our website to provide the best information in support of our project aims. These cookies also help us understand the effectiveness of our website. For instance these cookies tell us which pages visitors go to most often and if they get error messages from web pages. Cookies that deliver content to you based on your interests, which are assumed from your browsing history. Most Targeting Cookies track users via their IP address and, thus, may collect some Personal Data. Personal Data collected by Targeting Cookies may be shared with third parties, such as advertisers.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2236
__label__cc	0.748852	0.251148	Oral contraceptives and breast cancer: review of the epidemiologic literature. Contraception. 1991 Jun; 43(6):597-642.C Oral contraceptives have caused little or no overall increase in risk of breast cancer in women in developed countries, even in long-term users or after more than two decades since initial exposure. Limited evidence suggests a possible small increase in risk in users of oral contraceptives in developing countries, and further studies of breast cancer and oral contraceptives in low risk populations are warranted. Oral contraceptives may enhance risk of breast cancer in young women with a history of benign breast disease, and this possibility should also be investigated further. Multiple investigations have fairly consistently shown risk of breast cancer in women under age 45 years to be increased slightly in long-term users of oral contraceptives. Further studies should be conducted to elucidate the mechanism of this apparent phenomenon. Thomas DB Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98104. Breast NeoplasmsCase-Control StudiesContraceptives, OralDeveloping CountriesFemaleHumansRisk Factors Thomas, D B.. "Oral Contraceptives and Breast Cancer: Review of the Epidemiologic Literature." Contraception, vol. 43, no. 6, 1991, pp. 597-642. Thomas DB. Oral contraceptives and breast cancer: review of the epidemiologic literature. Contraception. 1991;43(6):597-642. Thomas, D. B. (1991). Oral contraceptives and breast cancer: review of the epidemiologic literature. Contraception, 43(6), 597-642. Thomas DB. Oral Contraceptives and Breast Cancer: Review of the Epidemiologic Literature. Contraception. 1991;43(6):597-642. PubMed PMID: 1868735. TY - JOUR T1 - Oral contraceptives and breast cancer: review of the epidemiologic literature. A1 - Thomas,D B, PY - 1991/6/1/pubmed PY - 1991/6/1/medline PY - 1991/6/1/entrez KW - Age Factors KW - Bias KW - Breast Cancer KW - Cancer KW - Case Control Studies KW - Cohort Analysis KW - Contraception KW - Contraceptive Agents KW - Contraceptive Agents, Female KW - Contraceptive Agents, Progestin KW - Contraceptive Methods KW - Critique KW - Data Aggregation KW - Demographic Factors KW - Developed Countries KW - Developing Countries KW - Diseases KW - Error Sources KW - Evaluation KW - Family Planning KW - Fertility KW - Fertility Measurements KW - Literature Review KW - Measurement KW - Medroxyprogesterone Acetate KW - Menopause KW - Neoplasms KW - Neoplasms, Benign KW - Nulliparity KW - Oral Contraceptives KW - Parity KW - Population KW - Population At Risk KW - Population Characteristics KW - Population Dynamics KW - Reproduction KW - Research Methodology KW - Risk Assessment KW - Sampling Errors KW - Studies SP - 597 EP - 642 JF - Contraception JO - Contraception VL - 43 IS - 6 N2 - Oral contraceptives have caused little or no overall increase in risk of breast cancer in women in developed countries, even in long-term users or after more than two decades since initial exposure. Limited evidence suggests a possible small increase in risk in users of oral contraceptives in developing countries, and further studies of breast cancer and oral contraceptives in low risk populations are warranted. Oral contraceptives may enhance risk of breast cancer in young women with a history of benign breast disease, and this possibility should also be investigated further. Multiple investigations have fairly consistently shown risk of breast cancer in women under age 45 years to be increased slightly in long-term users of oral contraceptives. Further studies should be conducted to elucidate the mechanism of this apparent phenomenon. SN - 0010-7824 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/1868735/Oral_contraceptives_and_breast_cancer:_review_of_the_epidemiologic_literature_ L2 - https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/0010-7824(91)90006-2 DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER - Breast cancer among young U.S. women in relation to oral contraceptive use. Oral contraceptives and breast cancer. Oral contraceptives and breast disease. Breast cancer before age 45 and oral contraceptive use: new findings. Modification of oral contraceptive relationships on breast cancer risk by selected factors among younger women. Oral contraceptives as related to cancer and benign lesions of the breast. Oral contraceptives and risk of breast cancer. [A study on the association between the use of oral contraception and cancer of the breast or cervix: preliminary findings of a French study]. Exogenous progestins and breast cancer. Breast cancer in young women and use of oral contraceptives: possible modifying effect of formulation and age at use.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2237
__label__cc	0.681033	0.318967	Find Trails > California > National City Trails National City, CA Trails and Maps Looking for the best trails around National City? Explore the best rated trails in National City, CA. Whether you're looking for an easy walking trail or a bike trail like the Coastal Rail Trail and Rose Canyon Bicycle Path. With more than 15 trails covering 79 miles you’re bound to find a perfect trail for you. Click on any trail below to find trail descriptions, trail maps, photos, and reviews. Bayshore Bikeway Coastal Rail Trail Escondido Creek Bike Path Fay Avenue Bike Path Inland Rail Trail Linear Park (CA) Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade Mission Bay Bike Path Mission Beach-Pacific Beach Boardwalk Rose Canyon Bicycle Path San Diego River Trail San Luis Rey River Trail Sorrento Valley Road Trail State Route 56 Bike Path Sweetwater Bikeway Coastal rail-trail experiences don't get much better than this—a long, smooth, palm-tree-lined trail with stunning views of the Pacific, San Diego Bay and the downtown skyline, plus easy access to... The Coastal Rail Trail will one day run 44 miles from Oceanside to San Diego along the Coaster commuter rail. Short sections of the developing trail are currently open in Oceanside, Carlsbad, Solana... Note: Escondido Creek Bike Path has closed from Hickory to East of Date due to the installation of new recycled water pipes. Please contact Mark Lewis, city of Escondido Field Engineering Inspector... Make sure you bring your camera for this trail. The Fay Avenue Bike Path runs through the upscale seaside resort community of La Jolla, and opens up to the sweeping vistas of the Pacific Ocean,... CA 1.1 mi Asphalt, Dirt The Inland Rail Trail runs alongside the Sprinter light rail service connecting Escondido to Oceanside. The 6.5-mile section in Escondido and San Marcos is the first segment complete, with a 7-mile... Running through downtown San Diego, Linear Park is a vibrant, palm-lined ribbon that parallels an active trolley line along Harbor Drive. The trail provides direct access to many of the city's... The Martin Luther King, Jr. Promenade connects a number of sites along San Diego's waterfront. The walkway runs on the northern side of an active railroad corridor parallel to the Linear Park, which... CA 0.75 mi Concrete The Mission Bay Bike Path is a paved trail that loops almost completely around San Diego's Mission Bay. The trail runs through Mission Bay Park, which includes and encircles the large man-made body of... CA 11.4 mi Concrete As its name suggests, the Mission Beach-Pacific Beach Boardwalk conveniently links the two oceanfront communities north of downtown San Diego. The paved path, also known appropriately as Oceanfront... CA 3 mi Concrete The short and sweet Rose Canyon Bicycle Path is a popular route because of its scenery and the important off-street connection it provides between the Mission Bay and UC San Diego areas. Tucked... The San Diego River Trail is a network of paths that lead along the San Diego River channel and mud flats and provide access to Mission/Fashion Valley shopping areas. You can walk or ride on either... The San Luis Rey River Trail runs for 9 miles along the course of the San Luis Rey River in Oceanside. The trail, which is smooth and mostly flat, is a local favorite among cyclists, walkers and... The Sorrento Valley Road Trail is a paved, two-lane section of road that was closed to traffic in the 1990s when CDOT built an interchange between State Route 56 and Interstate 5. In 1998 the road was... The State Route 56 Bike Path provides a traffic-separated connection between inland and coastal San Diego County. The route gradually inclines traveling inland and parallels State Route 56 closely for... The Sweetwater Bikeway runs along the Sweetwater River from a parklike setting opposite the Plaza Bonita Shopping Center on the trail's east side to the yacht harbor at the mouth of the river. The... CA - 1.1 miles CA - 9 miles CA - 10.3 miles CA - 0.75 miles More National City bike trailsView Fewer National City bike trails More National City walking trails View Fewer National City walking trails More National City running trailsView Fewer National City running trails Nice trail between the ocean and the bay January, 2021 by jmtowner During a recent visit to San Diego we rode from Coronado to Chula Vista and back. We parked at the Silver Strand state park parking area. The parking cost was $8 at the kiosk. Restrooms are available at this location. We then went thru the tunnel under HWY 75 leading toward the Loews Coronado resort. Once thru the tunnel we proceeded south in the direction of Imperial Beach. Beautiful views of San Diego Bay and the tidal wetlands on the left. The views of the Pacific are obstructed by the dunes on the west side of Hwy 75. The trail then leads into Imperial Beach, still very close to the bay. Next, into Chula Vista and the surrounding beauty of the bay starts to deteriorate into a heavy industrial area. I didnt feel unsafe, but your not in the tourist area of Coronado at this point. As of October 2020 you have a short ride on the street, but the traffic is very light if any. Next you arrive at the Chula Vista Marina. Restrooms and a few restaurants are at the marina offices. The area was a heavy industrial area currently undergoing redevelopment. We turned around and headed back to Coronado. Altogether, out and back, we rode about 15 miles. Not as bad as other reviews made it out to be, maybe things have changed over the years October, 2020 by rjohnson14 I didn't see any homeless on the trail and it looks like it's fairly cleaned up (we saw Escondido employees cleaning on the way). It's not an amazing scenery but it wasn't sketchy in any section. It wasn't very busy. It ends near the Humane Society and Daly Ranch. Signs say it closes at dusk. Awesome Ride for a Little Distance August, 2020 by t.antoinette.hintz This route came recommended to me by a friend. I decided to explore it for its full potential and I was not disappointed! Very scenic, mostly flat and all around therapeutic. There are a few short segments where there is no set path, but there’s minimal traffic. ***Rider Beware: there is minimal shade so make sure to go early or lather up with the sunscreen! Short paved walk right along the train tracks. about 20 inspirational messages from Martin Luther King along the sidewalks. Stop and smell the roses. February, 2020 by phinds001 Great for rollerblading December, 2019 by fozzyb Sun, beach, rollerblading. Couldn't be better. Smooth cement paths. Be sure to slow down for congested pedestrian areas. Other areas OK to speed up. I must have put on 800 miles on these paths on one set of wheels. Park for free at the mission bay parking lot. The boardwalk is a 6 mile loop. When you add the bay, it's about 17 miles total. This was a really nice ride I went from the coast up and back. It's mostly flat and not too busy. I did this one on a single speed cruiser. Had a lot of fun. October, 2019 by mouse_0000 April, 2019 by jasonhacker3 Next to road but safely protected. I felt unsafe March, 2019 by alanagilmore Many homeless people living along the path. High brush and garbage, tunnel made me nervous. Then, it continued down the side of a road. Not interested in walking with cars. We rode the Bayshore Bikeway on a glorious July weekday and have very fond memories of it. We started at the southeast end near the salt flats and pedaled north to the Coronado Ferry Landing. After snacks and some shopping, we then headed back down the same way. You have to do some on road riding, but it's no big deal through a fairly quiet neighborhood overlooking the Coronado Municipal Golf Course. The wind creates some resistance, but look on the bright side: at least you won't sweat as much! It was a fun experience with lots to see and plenty of Kodak moments. We took it slow and made a day of it. It was a superb ride for a couple of vacationers! Standing on its own, this is an enjoyable walk or ride to experience San Diego beach culture. However, you really should consider combining it with the Mission Bay Bike Path to make it great (see my March 2019 review of the Mission Beach Bike Path for my customized directions)! Be sure to go all the way up to the bluff just beyond the north end of the path to Palisades Park for spectacular views. A part of this trail can be congested with pedestrians at times, but the cool breezes, sunny sky, and beautiful sights make it worth your time! Take it slow, live for the moment, and say to yourself, "Life is good!" This is one of our favorite rides. Every time we travel south to San Diego, we make a point of riding this trail. We've only ridden it on summer weekdays, so bike and pedestrian traffic wasn't an issue (unless you decide to combine this with the Mission Beach-Pacific Beach Boardwalk which we always do). This path is outstanding for its wide concrete trail, amazing views, cool ocean breeze, flatness (except for a couple of bridges), and for being a loop! We don't follow the Rails-To-Trails Mission Bay Bike Path map to the letter. We think our customized route is better, so consider trying our directions. Unless we're staying in a Mission Beach rental home, we like to park at the north end of Mission Bay at De Anza Cove Park, then hop on the trail there and proceed in a clockwise manner. As we approach South Shores Parkway, near Sea World, we continue across it and stay on the path which hugs and encircles the Sea World parking lot. Eventually you'll head north on Ingraham Street to the first bridge which goes over the bay to Vacation Isle. Just stay on the bridge's sidewalk so you don't have to worry about a couple of tons of metal running you down. You'll have to go over one more short bridge over Fisherman's Channel, then you hop back on the Mission Bay trail heading west. This is my favorite part since you're totally away from roads and there is very little bike or pedestrian traffic. Plus it's the prettiest part of the loop! Million dollar homes and million dollar views of Mission Bay! Stay on this path and you'll eventually curve south along the bay. When you get to West Mission Bay Drive, continue across it through Bonita Cove Park on a bike/pedestrian trail that will lead you past more beautiful bay front homes down to Mission Point Park. This is a great spot to find a bench, take in the incredible views, have a snacky, and perhaps use the restroom. After you've had your fill of gorgeous scenery, head west on San Diego Place and then North Jetty Road. You'll soon discover the trailhead for the Ocean Front Walk, or Mission Beach-Pacific Beach Boardwalk. It's quiet and lovely down at that end as you ride between multi-million dollar homes and the sand. Eventually it will become somewhat congested with pedestrians as you encounter the restaurants, businesses, and tourist attractions, but that's OK. Just take it slow and enjoy the culture of Mission Beach! Once you get past the pier it will open up a bit. Toward the end of the boardwalk, go up a short incline to a bluff and Palisades Park. What a great photo op as you look back down the coast toward the jetty where you started northward. After your moment of zen, head back down the boardwalk, and when you reach San Rafael Place cut through all of the homes between the ocean and bay to get back on the Mission Bay Bike Path. Now you can continue your loop, eventually passing Crown Point Park and a wildlife preserve on your way back to De Anza Cove Park. This has to be one of the all-time great southern California beach rides. It's meant to be taken slowly, so relax and savor it. Don't forget your sunscreen! An OK ride. Not especially exciting, but it is easy and flat. The best part is extending the ride to The Strand in order to ride alongside the beach. Consider heading to the pier and Ruby's Diner. TrailLink is a free service provided by Rails-to-Trails conservancy (a non-profit) and we need your support! Get Your 2018 RTC TrailNation Jersey! Download the TrailLink mobile app and take TrailLink with you! Donate and Get a FREE 2019 RTC Guidebook!	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2242
__label__cc	0.612248	0.387752	Posted in Featured, Headline, Music, Social Movements, Socialism/Communism, Uncategorized, Video #TupacShakur was a Communist Tupac Shakur’s application to the Communist Party via Facebook Rap icon Tupac Shakur was a communist. Raised by Black Panther parents , Tupac joined the Young Communist League as a teen and never lost his revolutionary outlook. According to Baltimore YCL leader Jordan Farrar, a self styled “red’ skinhead, Tupac joined the League in Baltimore as a teen in the late ’80s . He was dating Mary Baldridge, the daughter of Jim Baldridge, the chairman of the Communist Party of Maryland at the time. Ironically, Tupac Shakur and his “white girlfriend” participated in an “antigun violence campaign” spearheaded by life-long “activist” Truxon M. Sykes. Though murdered in September 1996, the famous East Coast West Coast hip hop wars of Shakur’s revolutionary memory lives on in Baltimore. The Young Communist League branch in the city is named the Tupac Shakur Club in his honor . Tupac Shakur Club members, 2011 YCl Marxism School, Hartford Connecticut Tupac’s “f bomb” laced speech to the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement , Atlanta Georgia 1992. Know’m, sayin’? Tagged communist, Tupac Shakur FBI Counterterror Ads Censored in Seattle Unions Oppose Lyttelton Deal More on Students for Justice in Palestine Militants "Hey Mr Tallyman, Harry’s Gone Bananas" Nat’s DRIP Shame – NZ Beware Gut the Progressive GOP ← Underdogma – A Book Review Bill O’Reilly: Controversy Over Boehner Speaking at Catholic University → 16 thoughts on “#TupacShakur was a Communist” Two words: NOT SURPRISED. I knew this guy was up to no good. Thanks for the post, Trevor. 🙂 Pingback: Rapping for the Rev’lution: ‘Pac Was a Teenaged Communist Should anyone really be shocked? Nope. Did you know that Tupac’s stepfather, Mutulu was a Weatherman and Black Panther? From: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutulu_Shakur: “Shakur is the stepfather of late rapper Tupac Shakur, and father of rapper Mopreme Shakur. “On October 20, 1981, after six previous unsuccessful attempts to rob a Brinks truck, Mutulu Shakur and five or six other men succeeded in robbing one, killing one of the Brinks guards. They drove to another location where they transferred the money to a U-Haul truck driven by Boudin and her husband David Gilbert. However, the transfer was seen and called in to the police, who set up a roadblock at the Tappan Zee Bridge. A shootout occurred in which two Nyack policemen were killed and Boudin was captured. In the 1980s, he was arrested on Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) charges of bank robbery and aiding his sister, Assata Shakur, in her escape from prison on November 2, 1979. While at large, on July 23, 1982 he became the 380th person added by the FBI to the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. He was arrested February 11, 1986 in California and was subsequently found guilty of taking part in the armored-truck robbery and the prison escape. Shakur is to be released in 2016” The rapper Common who was the esteemed guest at the White House last week, rapped about Assata Shakur who escaped with the help of Tupac’s stepfather. She now lives in Cuba. Guess who else was involved in the Weathermen? Obama’s friends and mentor and ghost writer of his books, Billy Ayers and his wife Bernadine Dohrn. They are all connected. They are all Commies. We may have an ex Weatherman in the White House. See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brink%27s_robbery_%281981%29 How did Nathaniel Burns now aka Sekou Odinga, involved in the same Brink’s robbery, now serving a life sentence for murder, know about the name Odinga (the surname of Obama’s family and especially his cousin Raila Odinga from Kenya? HE HAD TO HAVE KNOWN OBAMA since this was pre-internet days and he would nOT have known about Odinga then. I’m pretty sure Obama was involved-he may even have been present at that robbery since several of the robbers/murderers were never caught. Is that why Obama hates cops so much? Kell says: Nathaniel Burns named himself after Oginga Odinga, Raila’s father and a famous African nationalist back in the 1960s and 70s. It would have been pretty easy for black student radicals in the USA to have known who Odinga was, just like they knew the names of Sékou Touré, Kwame Nkrumah, Julius Nyerere, Amílcar Cabral, Nelson Mandela, Steve Biko and numerous others. “The surname of Obama’s family” is… Obama. The Odinga and Obama families aren’t related except they come from the same Luo tribe in Kenya. Makes me very sad to see communists using people for their own agenda right under our noses. This guy deserves to live under communism. We should ship him off to Cuba or North Korea where he can enjoy his pipe dream of life in a “worker’s utopia”. Remember the American Finns who expatriated themselves to Korelia in the 30s and 40s for the same reason. When they got there, they found their dream was a nightmare and it was too late, they were stuck there having to live through Stalin’s paranoia purges. Che says: I know your comment is really old but you might be interested to know Cuba is rated 9th in the world for education, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, life expectancy is 78 years old, and they’re peso is now worth as much as the U.S. dollar. Also 45% of the parliament are women and since 2005 you can get a sex change through the free healthcare system. Which shows they are dissolving discriminatory forms of oppression and forward thinking society. It’s kinda nice… http://country-facts.findthedata.com/l/18/Cuba Pingback: TrevorLoudon.com: New Zeal Blog » Watcher’s Council Nominations – Maxxed Out Edition Pingback: TrevorLoudon.com: New Zeal Blog » The Council Has Spoken!! 05/20/11 Dan Moffatt says: This should be no suprise to any American who learned American History.Our English has been DEgraded with words that Rhyme,and Provoke Hatred in Rap Town.Its been so easy to Attract the lesser intelligent beings into mayhem,especially those that think that America owes them.Communism,has seeped its way into every facet of American life.These are dangerous times.America must learn to vote for people who have American values,not for those with NONE. Devan says: You’re a total jackass. Tupac was tested and declared more intelligent than most ivy league sophomores. He wasn’t a communist as much as he believed that there should be some wealth distribution. Because people have planes and billions of dollars and there are people that don’t even have clothes and food. Pingback: Tupac (2Pac)'s Religion and Political Views \| The Hollowverse the magic of making up ebook says: What’s up it’s me, I am also visiting this website regularly, this site is truly nice and the people are really sharing good thoughts. good for him! it could be only communism what a good guy like him believes. Pingback: March For Our Lives. Who paid for it? - Page 2	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2245
__label__wiki	0.970809	0.970809	Despite progress, threat of 232 tariffs dominates NAFTA negotiations Any deal is seen to require congressional approval before Dec. 1 to survive new Mexican government Despite the eye-popping figures thrown around in the NAFTA conversation — $2 billion in daily trade, 18 million autos built each year, hundreds of thousands of jobs in the U.S. — one number in particular seems to be giving fits to Canada’s negotiating team: 232. That’s the section of U.S. trade law that lets President Donald Trump use national security as justification to impose crippling tariffs on foreign imports, a sword of Damocles the federal Liberal government desperately wants to blunt. Sources say Thursday’s talks between Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland and U.S. trade ambassador Robert Lighthizer were dominated by efforts to secure a commitment from the Americans that a new NAFTA deal would mitigate the risk of such tariffs. “232 is emerging as the major problem,” said one source close to the talks, speaking freely on condition of anonymity. Rather than demanding absolute immunity, Canada is working hard to try to make the president’s favourite trade cudgel “more difficult to reach for,” the source said. For her part, Freeland offered little evidence of momentum Thursday when she emerged from the talks, sticking to her strategy of keeping mum on substantive details and offering only that the two sides were focused on “some tough issues.” “The atmosphere continues to be constructive, and we continue to work towards a deal, which has always been Canada’s objective,” Freeland said. “Canada has, from the very beginning, been guided by a single metric, and we continue to be guided by that single metric, and that metric is getting a deal that is good for Canada and good for Canadians. That is our target.” Talks, as well as the ensuing public narrative, have been dominated by some familiar stumbling blocks, including the dispute-resolution mechanism known as Chapter 19, stronger protection for Canadian workers and more U.S. access to Canada’s dairy market, among others. There have been signs of progress, including word Wednesday that the U.S. had backed off in recent weeks on its desire to limit Canadian and Mexican firms from bidding on lucrative American procurement projects. Talk of all-night marathon negotiating sessions is also seen as a good sign. But as some of the more fundamental differences fall away, Sec. 232 has indeed emerged as a major issue, trade watchers say. “I think the Section 232 issue is very big. Chapter 19 dispute resolution is less important,” said trade lawyer Darrel Pearson, head of the international trade and investment practice at Bennett Jones in Toronto. That’s because, as Canada’s experience with softwood lumber would suggest, a means of resolving disputes doesn’t make disputes go away — and Trump’s demonstrated proclivity for shooting first and asking questions later would seem to amplify that issue even more. Section 232 of the decades-old U.S. Trade Expansion Act allows the president, under certain circumstances, to impose duties recommended by his commerce secretary under the notion that the goods being imported are a threat to national security. It was on that basis that the U.S. imposed hefty tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and other nations, and has threatened to do the same on auto imports. The Trudeau government has said it would respond to auto tariffs with its own countermeasures. Critics warn the potential tariffs of up to 25 per cent, plus retaliatory measures, could add thousands of dollars to the price of a vehicle, kill jobs and cause significant harm to the global auto industry. “I think it is clear that without Section 232 usage being resolved, Canada remains at significant risk,” said Pearson. Canadian negotiators didn’t make the tariffs a major issue at the outset of the talks in order to avoid giving the U.S. too much leverage, he added. “It may have been a better strategic move to negotiate Section 232 separately, eliminating a Canadian ‘ask’ from the negotiations so as not to add to the U.S. leverage, but the risks of continued threats of 10 or 25 per cent are too large,” Pearson said. Unifor president Jerry Dias, the head of Canada’s largest private-sector union, also had his sights set Thursday on Section 232, calling it a “deal-breaker” that “doesn’t make a stitch of sense.” “We’re not going to sit there and let Trump put an economic gun to our head anymore,” Dias said. “Here we’re talking about a trade agreement between two countries, but then one of the parties reserves the right to jerk around your economy at any given time? Not a chance.” Pressure has been mounting on the federal government to get a deal done, including from influential Republican members of Congress keen to spur an agreement before the November midterm elections and before a new, less NAFTA-friendly government takes office in Mexico. Then there’s the U.S.-Mexico agreement in principle that Trump and outgoing Mexican counterpart Enrique Pena Nieto announced last month, to the surprise of the Canadian team. While many observers, including the federal government itself, are skeptical Congress would approve that deal without Canada, others warn the ticking political clock could change that dynamic. Any deal is widely seen to require congressional approval before Dec. 1 in order to survive the arrival of an incoming Mexican government whose supporters have mixed feelings about the agreement. James McCarten, The Canadian Press B.C. 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__label__wiki	0.893534	0.893534	Classified AdsBusiness DirectoryPhotos of the DayContact UsDonate Village News - Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma Crashes & Traffic Sheriff Log By Jeff Pack Waldron likely to retain 75th State Assembly seat Last updated 11/9/2020 at 7:10pm Valley News/Courtesy photo Republican incumbent Marie Waldron is favored to win reelection to the California State Assembly District 75 seat she has held since 2012. Incumbent 75th District Assemblywoman Marie Waldron, R-Escondido, was holding a strong lead in her reelection bid against behavioral health care provider Karen "Kate'' Schwartz as of Saturday, Nov. 7. While the race started neck-and-neck, results tallied by Friday night showed Waldron holding a 53.4% to 46.6% lead over Schwartz. Waldron received 97,134 votes to Schwartz' 84,712. Waldron took about 56% of the vote during the March primary, versus Schwartz, who earned nearly 38%. According to San Diego County, "approximately 317,000 vote-by-mail and 25,000 provisional ballots still must be processed. Ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day also remain to be counted." The election will be officially certified on Dec. 3. Waldron, who prior to her election to the seat in 2012, served on the city of Escondido city council for more than a decade, now serves as the state Assembly minority leader, a position she has held for the past two years. Schwartz has been a behavioral health care provider for the past 35 years and serves on the Fallbrook Regional Health District Board. The 75th District covers much of northern San Diego County, including Escondido, Fallbrook and San Marcos, and also covers Temecula in Riverside. Waldron's office did not respond for comment as of Saturday morning, but she did address questions posed by the newspaper in the weeks leading up to the election. When asked how she can make an impact in her district, considering the political and social climate in the country, Waldron said, "I continue to work on solving issues that affect my constituents. "As mentioned above, my office helped thousands of constituents get responses from EDD, and I have been actively working and passing legislation on wildfire funding and protections and expanding mental health access," she said. "The biggest problems we face in our state require bi-partisan solutions. I work across the aisle to ensure workable ideas and efficiencies can become a reality to help our residents. Big issues like wildfire protection, rolling blackouts (PSPS events), healthcare and education need deliberate and non-political solutions. These policy discussions are a strong point for me as I have worked hard to build relationships with colleagues who share concern on these issues regardless of party affiliation." Waldron said as a small business owner for 25 years, she can help support and build the local economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. "I understand how government action, inaction and regulation can take its toll," she said. "Because of my experience I was appointed and serve on the Governor's Task Force for Economic Recovery and the Small Business Subcommittee to work on recommendations to the Governor's office and GoBiz regarding safely and quickly developing programs and incentives for business to safely open. The key to getting our economy back is supporting businesses – especially small businesses that provide most of the jobs in our state." Jeff Pack can be reached by email at [email protected] Long term closure on East Mission, for at least 8 hours Real Estate Round-Up: T'was the night before Christmas Kicking It at Christmas time PDS holds public forum on proposed Sandia Creek Drive gate 1 killed in Bonsall crashWill Fritz Firefighters locate, s... Conflict journalist re...Julie Reeder Resident runs Every D*... Firefighters quickly k... 111 W. Alvarado St. © 2021 Reeder Media, Inc. Our Family of Publications Includes:	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2251
__label__wiki	0.901348	0.901348	Oct. 17, 2019 / 9:36 PM Chargers' Russell Okung returns to practice after pulmonary embolism Los Angeles Chargers offensive lineman Russell Okung was on the non-football injury list for the first six weeks of the season. File Photo by Art Foxall/UPI \| License Photo Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung returned to the practice field Thursday and could suit up for the team's matchup against the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. Okung, who suffered a pulmonary embolism caused by blood clots over the summer, released a statement Thursday that said he could return as early as this week. He had been on the non-football injury list for the first six weeks of the regular season. "I've been looking forward to this day for several weeks and I'm excited to officially announce that I will be back to football as early as Week 7," Okung said in a statement. "Being sidelined after suffering a pulmonary embolism earlier this year has been an intense battle that I'm thankful to put behind me. "I want to thank J.I. Halsell who helped me navigate this unique scenario with the Chargers front office. Big thanks as always to the fans who have responded to my health status with care and compassion, looking forward to being back in action!" RELATED Ex-Denver Broncos, Houston Texans QB Brock Osweiler retiring from NFL Russell Okung will return to practice today. Welcome back, Russ! https://t.co/cuTUoGkUlP— Los Angeles Chargers (@Chargers) October 17, 2019 Okung said he experienced shortness of breath on June 1, and his wife, Samar, encouraged the offensive lineman to seek medical help. RELATED Cleveland Browns' Myles Garrett: Fan punched me in face "I definitely looked death right in the face," Okung told reporters. "Had it not been for a family that cared about my well being and took the extra steps to make sure that I got checked on, despite my own resistance to them, I may not be here right now. So I'm grateful for people that love me and care about me." With his return to practice, the Chargers have a 21-day window to decide whether to promote Okung to the active roster or place him on the reserve list for the remainder of the season. Second-year pro Trent Scott has started at left tackle in Okung's absence. RELATED New Orleans Saints' P.J. Williams receives two-game suspension Texas A&M defeats North Carolina at Orange Bowl	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2253
__label__cc	0.672364	0.327636	Home » American History SortTitle : A - ZTitle : Z - APrice Low to HighPrice High to LowTour Length Short to LongTour Length Long to Short Inside the Embassies 3 Days \| April 30 –May 2, 2021 This is a sophisticated little tour with rooms at the Gaylord National Hotel, a passport to International Embassies and Millionaire Homes. Come and look behind the walls and open the doors on Washington’s rich and famous. For many of the Embassies, this is a once-a-year event. It is the only time they are available for public touring and they open their doors to entertain with live musical & dance performances, Fashion shows, food and drink. The McCoys of Kentucky $Flexible Pricing Come learn about the McCoy Feud from the Kentucky side of the line, listen to a storyteller on the Country Music Highway, discover the roots of Bluegrass, enjoy dinner from a Moonlit balcony one night and learn about the Moonshine process while eating a stolen pig dinner the next. Sherman’s March to the Sea 7 Days \| Year Round “Chasing the Gray Coats” is a historical journey based on Gen. Sherman’s, Civil War Era, March to the Sea. It features some fact, some fiction, some great dining and a few good times. Gather your troops and explore Chattanooga, Atlanta and Savannah. Learn a little about the Civil War, a lot about three cities and enjoy dining at the most famous Southern Restaurants in America. The Lewis & Clark Expedition 16 Days \| June-August 2021 Chasing Lewis & Clark is a historical odyssey with a full-time Historian onboard. You follow the Missouri River from it’s mouth to it’s headwaters, then cross the Rockies into the Snake River Valley and travel though it to the Columbia River and it’s end on the coast. This tour offers a number of hotels with river views, unique dining experiences, historical information on native peoples and conversation on the difference in the flora and fauna along your route. Chasing the Redcoats Listen as American Patriots rail against the tyranny of King George. Come see the places where they argued loudest for Freedom. Walk in their footsteps, hear their words, dine in their taverns – It’s a frolicking great adventure in American History. In these seven days your group tour will touch on a myriad of historical topics, from Colonial unrest at the Boston Tea Party Ship in 1773, to the final conflict at Yorktown in 1781. You will have heard the words of Patriots and shared a mug of ale, and perhaps you will gain a new appreciation of the hardships endured in our pursuit of liberty. The Creation of a Democracy This tour is an abbreviated version of “Chasing the Redcoats” Come, Listen as American Patriots rail against the tyranny of King George in Boston. Then Come, see the places where they argued loudest for Freedom in Philadelphia. Walk in their footsteps, hear their words, dine in their taverns – It’s a frolicking great adventure in American History. In these five days your group tour will touch on a myriad of historical topics, beginning with Colonial unrest at the Boston Tea Party Ship in 1773, to the “Creation of a Democracy” in Philadelphia. Oklahoma’s Cowboys, Indians & Music 4 Days \| April 19-22, 2021 We offer two departures of this new tour, first in August when Sunflowers, Goldenrod and Blue Sage spread over the vast prairies, then in April when Johnny-Jump-ups, Prairie Iris and Spring Beauties burst forth and blossom toward summer. This package digs into the History & Heritage of Oklahoma, her early Natives, her cowboys and musicians. It capitalizes on interest in “The Pioneer Woman” cooking show and the movie “Killers of the Flower Moon” which will help you fill a bus. Gettysburg 101 – American History With American History and small-town charm blended flawlessly together, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is a wonderful tour destination. It is both the site of the Civil War’s most famous battle and Abraham Lincoln’s most famous speech. Come discover a significant American community. Cheyenne Summer 5 Days \| Summer Cheyenne. The very name conjures up images of cowboys, rodeos and trains. This tour is all of that and more as you ride through a buffalo herd, see wild horses, discover the Oregon Trail and the prison that held Butch Cassidy Ride with the Wild Bunch This short tour in Western Nebraska features the home of famed showman and scout William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody. It recaptures his life and career as a Pony Express rider, Army scout and buffalo hunter-turned-showman. You’ll also visit the Golden Spike Tower where the east and west at the opening of the first Transcontinental Railroad. Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 »	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2256
__label__cc	0.738467	0.261533	The Randall Bramblett Band (Album Pre-Release Show) This event has expired and is here for your information. Roswell Arts Fund Pop Up Performance Series presents Physically Distant But Social Pop Up Concert: RAF is proud to present esteemed singer-songwriter Randall Bramblett, a multi-instrumentalist musician with a career spanning four decades, and The Randall Bramblett Band. Highly sought-after for his creativity as both a collaborator and skilled touring sideman, the legendary Georgian’s talent has earned him the respect of his peers and many of rock’s finest luminaries. The first single from Randall's forthcoming album Pine Needle Fire, I've Got Faith in You, was released on September 14. Pine Needle Fire - Out November 13 on New West Records Sponsors for the 2020 Pop-Up Performance Series include our Series Presenting Sponsor Martin’s Garden at Coleman Farm, joined by From the Earth Brewing Company, Mojo Vinyl Records, and Hitch Law, LLC. How will it work?: To create safe and fun community events for artists and audiences, Roswell Arts Fund and From the Earth Brewing Company are reimagining how to produce concerts as physically distanced but still social live events in parking lots. Parking lot spaces will be used as box seats. Each parking space (or “box”) will be assigned to a ticketholder for a maximum of 4 guests per party. Patrons will park and then visit the ticket booth for a temperature check and to be ushered to their box. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets within their seating area. Physical distancing will be enforced, with 6 feet between other parties of concertgoers. Face coverings will be required when not seated. From the Earth Brewing Company will have food and beverage will be available for purchase throughout the concert. Ticket prices range from $80 - $140 (for a party of one to four). Physical distancing will be enforced so please maintain 6 feet from all other parties at all times. Face coverings will be required. For Your Safety, We Will Adhere to the Following Georgia COVID-19 Guidelines Required by the Governor's Mandates for Performance Venues Patrons and performers cannot enter if they have been diagnosed with COVID-19, have exhibited Symptoms of COVID-19, or had contact with a person that has or is suspected to have COVID-19 within the past fourteen (14) days. Pursuant to Georgia law, EACH TICKET HOLDER VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS, HAZARDS AND DANGERS arising from or relating in any way to the risk of contracting a communicable disease or illness (including exposure to COVID-19, a bacteria, virus, or other pathogen capable of causing a communicable disease or illness), whether occurring before, during, or after the event, however caused or contracted, and, by purchasing a ticket, waives all claims and potential claims against Roswell Arts Fund and From the Earth Brewing Company relating to such risks. By purchasing a ticket to this event, you agree to these terms All workers will wear a face-covering while at the facility and contacting patrons Other Personal Protective Equipment to Workers as needed Any patrons that begin exhibiting or experiencing Symptoms of COVID-19 at any time while at the Live Performance Venue will be instructed to leave the Live Performance Venue as soon as practicable. We will provide an isolation area or areas for individuals experiencing Symptoms of COVID-19 and providing training to workers on how to identify Symptoms of COVID-19 in any individuals present, the proper processes for assisting a potentially ill patron with exiting the facility, and the appropriate infection mitigation procedures to perform in such an event. We will use contactless parking systems, ticket-taking, ticket purchase, will-call, check-in, check-out, security checks, and/or sales. To the extent practicable, we will eliminate the need for patrons to touch surfaces To the extent practicable, we will utilize physical barriers such as partitions or Plexiglas at ticket counters, concession stands, and points of sale. We will implement additional points of sale for concession stands to reduce the number of patrons waiting in lines. We will limit the number of individuals permitted in on-site boxes to enforce adherence to proper Social Distancing protocol. To the extent practicable, we will require physical space between parties of patrons to enforce proper Social Distancing protocol. We will provide ushers to enforce social distancing protocol before, during, and after the event, and to facilitate patrons’ entrance and exit in accordance with any grouped entrance and exit times and portals. We will provide Hand Sanitizer for use by all individuals present, using contactless hand sanitizing stations when available We will configure queues so that patrons must adhere to Social Distancing while waiting We will sanitize PIN devices and other high contact surfaces in the venue prior to each event We will implement extended times to allow for controlled crowds during patron ingress and egress from seating areas and restrooms We will require all dining facilities to follow the criteria for restaurant dine-in services set forth in Section IV of this Executive Order titled “Restaurants & Dining Services” We will require Workers to clean and sanitize bathrooms and all frequently touched surfaces regularly throughout times while patrons or performers are present at the facility in addition to the regular cleaning schedule. 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__label__cc	0.67922	0.32078	Home / Vital Health Newsletter Blog Life Chats: Change Is In The Wind. Battle for Control Over the Human Mind is Heating Up. July 23, 2020 13 min read Mass Exodus From Big Cities Ahead, the Breakup of America, Chaos That Triggers Awakening, Cooperative Systems Replace Control Systems, and the Nature of Truth That Sets Us Free Life Chats With Oversoul is an ongoing dialogue designed to gain clarity and direction while navigating the immense changes going into the New Era. Today's chat is focused on a few of the significant changes our world is on the verge of experiencing and how to navigate these changes with a new perspective on how and why they are ultimately working toward our global best interest. Quiet Before the Storm Michael: Feels as though we are in a phase of quiet consolidation with a sense of impending intense and steady activity ahead. The air of immense change is in the wind, but not yet here, like the sense of an approaching storm with a few raindrops falling in advance. The heat of summer is upon us. Fires are showing up in several places on the West Coast. Questions linger, wondering how many fires this summer will bring, and whether it may affect us personally. Preparations are being made to be ready for an evacuation, if it comes to that: what is most important to bring, where to go, how to manage life from that perspective. Hopefully this will not be necessary, but for those that have been through it already in past years, wisdom now prevails. National Guard Troops have been sent in to quell the constant violence and destruction of property in several major cities. Many directly involved in property destruction are being arrested now. Peaceful protests are seldom peaceful. Instigators of violence seem always present to push the envelope. Clearly an orchestrated agenda is at play here. Peaceful demonstrations to voice an opinion is one thing. Destruction of businesses and provocation of violence is a clear sign of hidden hands paying players to act out in specific ways inconsistent with the “peaceful voice of concerned citizens”. Local governments supporting the destructive actions are showing their hands, revealing who they work for, and what agenda they are promoting. Clearly change is in the wind, yet it appears as though this era of change is actually leading us to the complete dissolution of the old corrupt system of controls, while paving the way, by necessity, for a more self-responsible, autonomous living approach among those wise enough to pursue that path. Those with benevolent aspirations and a self-reliant bent are finding each other, pooling their ideas, and looking for ways to build a new way of life independent of government and big corporations. They are developing or acquiring self-sustaining technologies, beginning to grow their own food, school their own children, and provide their own necessities wherever possible. It appears as though the dissolution of the old ways of life that you spoke of previously are taking place now in visible ways across the globe. To repeat your comments on April 11th: “Oversoul: Do not think this situation can be turned around, nor would you find it desirable to do so, once you see the greater purpose to the dissolution of the world the way it once was. You are on the verge of a complete reordering of your society. How this comes about is a collective decision to be made each day by humanity at large throughout the period of transformation.” Then further on: “How many would have been motivated to participate in the change had they not been given a clean slate to start with? Comfortable jobs, families, entertainment; where is the motivation to completely restructure one’s way of life? You can look at this transformation as a disruption to your former unaware life, or as the gift that motivated you to seek out the revelations that are now exposing the darker elements on the planet, and compelling you to prepare for the changes ahead. What will you do once society ceases to control your every move, dictate your social behavior, and incessantly tell you how to think and act? Will you willingly take up the task of building communities that work together for the good of all concerned, respect the environment even to the point of living in close daily communion with the Earth along with the plant and animal life, and make new bylaws for working together based on new understandings of the greater connection you share with all life everywhere? Would you have done so if the former system, inbred with such corruption, had not fallen away? This is your opportunity. Those that recognize this and seize the opportunity to form the new paradigm will find a role in its construction. Those that cannot imagine such a possibility will simply struggle and pass away, or find themselves in a similar place where controls over their daily lives are mechanically installed rather than be drawn from new understandings of timeless Universal Principles.” Public revelations of the dark underbelly of global society appear to be surfacing little by little, yet I sense the tide will swell and not stop until the whole world is finally, and unmistakably, aware of the control mechanisms and rituals that have been present beneath the surface for thousands of years. New information channels are popping up that sidestep the controlled media and its censorship. Citizen reporters are being given a voice once again to report the truth as they see it happening. More and more people everyday are questioning the mainstream narrative by using simple common sense and their personal scrutiny of the reported “science” of the official positions. The true agenda is becoming blatantly obvious to a growing number, especially among those that have lost their livelihood due to the slowdown of business, and for some now, their homes. Vast numbers have seen their health destroyed by “proper medical treatment”. Many have seen their loved ones suffer and die needlessly after putting their faith in the current medical system and the official recommendations. As a result, the movement toward natural food and therapies is rapidly accelerating. I am also meeting more and more people who have stepped away from religious control structures. They claim that they are finding greater peace and solace in a direct and personal connection to the Natural Order of Life, often found within a close connection to Nature which provides them a rich and fulfilling peace from that connection; one that appears to be accessible to all who are willing to feel the depths of their own heart. Clearly the physical worlds exist as a natural expression of Love from the Original Source of All Life, designed to be of greatest benefit to us both physically and spiritually, providing, of course, that we live in harmony with this Natural Order. Life on earth is changing for sure, and current events are simply catalyzing that change by destroying our complacency and our trust in the status quo; by capturing our attention as we watch events unfold that we never believed would happen; by finally grasping the magnitude of the seedy underbelly upon which our whole social order has been built. I see now why it must be exposed and the system dissolved so as to make way for a more compassionate, connected, and benevolent social order to emerge out of it. My concern has to do with the fallout as the old system crumbles away. Many lives will be drastically altered or lost in the chaos to come. The Mass Exodus from Metropolitan Cities and Extensive Loss of Life The current system has entrenched the vast, vast majority, if not all of humanity, in control systems that have dictated our lives. How can that be undone and a new approach installed without massive suffering and loss of life, especially among those living in the major metropolitan areas that will soon see the exodus of hundreds of thousands (the ones that are financially capable of leaving the big cities for smaller cities and countryside), leaving behind a growing number of empty stores, warehouses, and homes, along with the job opportunities they once provided? We are already seeing the beginning of this exodus today due to many companies now working remotely, coupled with the loss of businesses and jobs as a result of the “social distancing” measures kept in place by those whose intent has been all along to destroy the worldwide economy using a concocted “pandemic” as an excuse. Oversoul: The loss of life is inevitable. The soul path of many souls is not to gain enlightenment in this lifetime, but to support the effort of those who strive in that direction by playing the role of an antagonist to the light, or to be led to their next higher level of consciousness by those who have advanced before them. Many intend to exit this plane during geological disasters or civil unrest, or through disease or mismanagement by professional healthcare systems, so as to further the awakening process of others that can play a role in affecting change in those areas. There are countless other reasons why a soul enters and engages in a social condition with probabilities that bring a shortened lifespan. The loss of a life is not an end to that soul’s expression as a living being. It is merely the end of one chapter in that soul’s eternal development. The population will thin for a variety of reasons. This will then concentrate the will and the character of the population along the lines of what allows a more advanced population of beings to continue the evolution of humanity as a whole. Cultures worldwide will become intertwined in a more cooperative spirit of assistance to all others, serving to support the ideals of a global civilization that lives and works in harmony with one another, as well as with your soul families from other star systems. The process of change is commonly one of chaos at first, followed by a period of assessment and redirection; then one of consolidation of efforts along a chosen line, yet more as one people, rather than directed from a singular controlling source, as it was before. Now is the time to decide on the general direction you want to go over the course of this next stage of your evolution as a species. You will not decide this in meetings of all people on earth, but by the cumulation of intentions, drives, desires, hopes, and dreams. Your intent to progress along a certain path, or arrive at a desired destination is what matters in this decision-making process. Your vote counts, but it is the synergistic effect of all intentions and actions that determine the outcome. The Breakup of America and the Resurrection of a New System of Cooperation Michael: There is evidence that the orchestrated social disruptions we see today have been applied to other countries successfully in the past and present (like the description of how Yugoslavia, also linked above, was torn apart and broken up into ethnic countries, Venezuela today, the Soviet Union of the past, and now the immigrant invasions of Europe and America that are playing a role in today’s unrest). How successful are these disruptive efforts expected to be here in the US? Penny Kelly in her book "Robes" has seen the breakup of America, now estimated to begin in the not too distant future. I recall others have predicted this as well in the past. I find it to be a heartbreaking thought. Is this a realistic possibility? Oversoul: There are many outcomes possible. None are cast in stone until the collective consolidates its actions along a line that insures the outcome. In some cases the only way to move forward is to break apart the institutions that mean the most to those stuck in complacent, yet unfulfilling lifestyles. Remember, humanity has been living within an ingrained control system for thousands of years. America was born within that control system, for it was quite alive and well at the birth of this nation. While America still holds a beacon of hope for people the world over, it is the transformed people of America, not those still held within the control system, that will pave the way for the people of other nations to follow. It is understood that America holds a key to the unlocking of that control system because it was so central to its influence throughout the world, until today. It is not the leadership of America that will take you to that destiny, it is the awakened members of your society, and those within other countries of the world, that will enact the change and show the way for others to follow. This movement will come from within the people of these nations working together to tear down the control system of enslavement and resurrect a new system of cooperation for the good of all the earth, both above and below the surface. As the populace awakens, new systems of sharing technology, distributing goods, trade and finance will replace the old system. Borders will hold less and less meaning, and eventually dissolve altogether. This is many years down the road, but the early stages of this ultimate objective involve the diminishing influence of a once mighty and cohesive nation. Remember, this nation is still enmeshed within the control system. The chaos playing out today is part of the change that frees the people from attitudes and beliefs that make the control system possible. Chaos that Accelerates the Awakening Will those who are evoking the chaos win in their stated objectives, which is basically an effort to increase their control over those now freeing themselves from the enslavement tactics? No, such is no longer possible. Every effort made today to further enslave will result in a greater awakening, thus the speedy freeing of the very minds needed to maintain the controls. This is a war of the mind. Your mind. The minds of each and every player in the game of control, both the submissive and the slave masters. If you agree with their motives, or their lies, you become part of their system. If you step out of that system and live from your soul, the New Era dawns within you and sets you free. New Strains Released During the Winter Months Michael: There is some talk about the potential of releasing a more virulent strain during the winter months later this year to complement the release of the non-virulent strain released in China last year. This is part of the ongoing psyops program to get people talking about how this strain is no more lethal than the common flu, then release a stronger version in the fall to turn the tables on those now posting the truth. This potential certainly reveals the importance of building a strong immune system today and maintain that throughout the winter and spring seasons next year. However, what are the possibilities of such events happening this fall, and what can we the people do today to thwart such efforts? Oversoul: There is a distinct effort ongoing to concoct strains of disease, whether of virus, or bacteria, or other origin, to release upon the public so as to maintain the momentum of this year. Such efforts will be far less successful than they have hoped, yet the effort will be made for sure. Your Influence Upon The Whole First, the outcome of any effort by those seeking more control over your life is strongly influenced by the collective mind of all souls on earth. You, as one person, can accomplish good within your personal sphere of influence. Yet, it will take the momentum of a mass worldwide awakening to put an end to these enslavement mechanisms. Do not think you can do this alone, for the process of evolution is always a cooperative one. Each one plays a role, a part in the construction of the overall transformation. It is not done by one person, but by all. The influence you can have the greatest effect upon, is on yourself first, then on a growing audience that shares your vision. The collective will add their unique parts to this vision and it will morph over time into its final portrayal. A beautiful sight to behold from this perspective during the making of such a dream! The War for Control Over Your Mind Remember, the battle is one of control over the mind. You can win that war by knowing the truth. That is how this war is won. No lie will stand its ground. The truth becomes known and is clearly felt by those who live close to their hearts. This is what you have to “do”: Know the truth. As ugly as it may seem in the moment, know the truth. As impossible as it may seem to you, feel if it is true or not. Look deeper if need be, but know the truth so you will know how to act from that point forward. The Many Layers of Truth It has been said that “the truth will set you free”, yet there are many layers to the truth: There are foundational truths that deal with the facts and circumstances. Then there are higher truths that deal with the consequences or benefits, all based on the Natural Laws of Life. Then there are more expansive ways of looking at the facts, like the evolutionary benefit to the participants, by both those affected and those that perpetrate or evoke an action. Your “truth” will constantly evolve and expand. That is the point of this message. You do not “know” the whole truth when you see only the facts. You will know the “truth” fully when you fully see the good derived from even the most ugly of facts. That is all that is needed in the moment. Contemplate the potentials of this “truth”, for your next several months will challenge even the strongest of souls. The facts that will come to the surface will rock the soul more so than anything experienced thus far in many people’s lives. Yet, this will be needed to set them free. Set Yourself Free There is more to the story of humanity than is known publicly – a rich and beautiful part of human history that preceded the control system. To see and believe in such a time, you will first need to walk back through the many layers of degradation that led you to this point you are facing today. Know that ultimate freedom is assured. How you get there from here, and how fast, is up to humanity as a whole. You each have a role to play in this awakening process. Play your part well, for that is how each one will set themselves free. 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__label__cc	0.543065	0.456935	Inpatient Medicine Outpatient Medicine Acute Psychiatry Mentors and Leaders Pomona Valley Urgent Care Fellowship Program Resident Physicians Senior Residents' Weekend Elective Residency Rotations Advanced Providers EMPA Fellowship How to Become a Scribe Scribe FAQs View All Job Openings 9/15/2015 Gabriella Maestas, CPA Joshua Tamayo-Sarver, MD, PhD Communication-Based Strategies for Promoting Inpatient Hospital Quality The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS') Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program recently came under fire as hospitals question its fairness. Providers and industry groups argue that the program does not take into account patients' socioeconomic status when calculating penalties. As a result, safety net hospitals are significantly more likely to see their Medicare payments cut. Two senators responded by introducing a bill they hope will make the calculation more equitable. This conversation raises a fundamental question: to what degree can hospitals meaningfully affect patient outcomes — the numerator in the all-important quality calculation? Do provider decisions and care coordination really make a difference? Can we ultimately influence the way our patients behave? And is this a reasonable goal for hospitals, which unlike primary care providers, are one step removed from their patients' home lives? We believe the answer is yes. Although the hospital cannot control patient behavior or the outcomes of disease, there is little question that better quality care leads to better outcomes. However, research suggests that financial incentives, care transition management and provider-patient relationships can all influence patients' health behaviors. As healthcare continues to shift toward value-based reimbursement, it's imperative that hospitals mobilize every available resource to engage providers in maximizing quality. In this post, we'll look at the importance of communication, and how working collaboratively with a few key players can help to boost the value of care provided. The Importance of an Inpatient Strategy When Congress first passed the Affordable Care Act industry experts predicted that the bulk of patient care would shift outside the hospital. Many expected that innovative care delivery models, such as accountable care organizations (ACOs), would soon dominate the landscape. Hospital administrators responded by focusing externally. Many worked to improve clinical integration, create strong partnerships with primary care providers and partner with outpatient centers like ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers and community clinics. To date, CMS' most successful quality achievements are on the inpatient side. Meanwhile, programs aimed at reducing hospital readmissions and hospital-acquired infections have prompted large-scale change, while ACOs have struggled to achieve widespread cost savings and acceptance. So for the foreseeable future, administrators need to be doing everything they can to get their inpatient physicians and staff on board to promote success under value-based purchasing. By 2018, upwards of 30 percent of CMS revenues could be tied to performance metrics, and it's likely that private payers will follow suit. So in order to maximize value, hospital administrators monitor and influence inpatient provider and staff behavior. It's crucial that every professional working in the Acute Care Continuum — hospitalists, ED providers, intensivists, anesthesiologists and others — understand hospital quality metrics and their meaning so they can become a partner in creating value. Whom Should Administrators Be Communicating With? To maximize patient outcomes, hospitals need to not only measure quality, but they must also communicate the necessary data to the individuals responsible for organizational change. Ideally, this communication should happen across multiple levels of the organization. Vituity uses its business intelligence capabilities to assist our clients in this process. Based on our experience, here are some of the communication pathways that can be most effective for improving quality: Payers. This "lever" for influencing behavior is often overlooked, but it can have a huge impact on physician priorities and decisions as well as resource utilization by patients. Onerous contract provisions can make it very difficult for both administrators and providers to focus on quality improvement. For this reason, administrators must work closely with the contracting team to shape win-win provisions for all stakeholders. Care coordinators. Chronic disease is now the leading cause of death and disability in our country and accounts for the majority of healthcare spending. Incorporating case managers into the quality strategy helps patients access resources that can help to prevent both readmissions and future admissions. Resources include education, clinical monitoring and care planning. Research suggests that case management is a cost-effective solution for increasing treatment adherence and self-management in at-risk patients. Quality improvement departments. QI should ideally provide direction, coaching, structure and feedback to support quality initiatives across the hospital. Administrators enhance these efforts by regularly meeting with the quality team to discuss goals, review progress and troubleshoot roadblocks. Administrators can also support the QI efforts by fostering a culture of accountability. Everyone in the organization should understand the need for change and take ownership of the process. Providers. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and physician assistants are in the best position to influence patient behavior, control costs and improve overall quality. They're also perhaps the most difficult for administrators to communicate with consistently and effectively. Because of this, we've dedicated a section to administrator-providers communication strategies. Keys to Reaching Physicians In order to change their behavior and become partners in achieving the organization’s goals, providers need timely, actionable feedback on their performance. To this end, many organizations rush out to purchase practice management software, thinking it will provide a turnkey solution. There are several problems with this. One, commercially developed software often has data integrity issues. Two, it's costly. And three, given the well-documented shortcomings of some of these systems, providers are sometimes suspicious of the data. To ensure the integrity of the program, Vituity developed an in-house practice management dashboard that provides individual feedback to every one of our hospitalists on: Length of stay (overall and by diagnosis-related group, or DRG) Case mix index (which relates to documentation quality) Readmission rate (overall and by DRG) Providers per case (how many hospitalists cared for the patient during the stay—this metric measures care continuity throughout the hospitalization) Scores on all other CMS and Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) measures Using this tool, our medical and regional directors can provide hospitalists with direct and timely performance feedback. And because the solution was developed in-house with the involvement of many of our own physicians, providers are far more likely to trust the results and act upon them. The Power of a Partnership Today's hospitals face many challenges in the transition to value-based reimbursement, and positive partnerships can help. An aligned physician group can be an enormous asset in this process by providing innovative solutions and leadership. Data transparency can tackle the very problems that ACOs and other internal and external cost containment and quality improvement strategies have failed to solve. Further, by monitoring physician behavior and providing data-driven feedback, the partner group relieves administrators of a considerable burden, freeing them to focus on the big picture of change. [Image Credit: "56\|365 Sunset in Dortmund" by shes_so_high licensed under CC BY - SA 2.0] Share LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Email Gabriella Maestas, CPA Gabriella is a Sr. Business Intelligence Consultant for MedAmerica. Prior to joining MedAmerica, she was the Program Manager for Accountable Care Organizations at John Muir Health. Previously, Gabriella held various positions in strategy, consulting, finance and IT in the health care industry. She has led many change management initiatives including mergers and acquisitions, turn around plans and the creation of new organizations and initiatives. She has deep experience managing complex, cross-functional projects working with a broad set of stakeholders and is deeply passionate about partnering with the health care field to improve patient care. Gabriella earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of New Mexico and is a CPA. Joshua Tamayo-Sarver, MD, PhD Dr. Tamayo-Sarver is Vice President of Informatics at Vituity, overseeing the organizational data strategy, evaluating the effects of programs and practices, and leveraging data to provide the information needed for Vituity to provide the highest quality and most efficient patient care. Dr. Tamayo-Sarver joined Vituity in 2008 as a fellow in administration and data. In addition to being the VP of Informatics, he works as a staff physician in the emergency department at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California where he is the past department Vice-Chair and Director of Quality Improvement. He holds a bachelor's degree with honors in biochemistry from Harvard University, a medical degree from Case Western Reserve University, and a 10x10 certificate in medical informatics from Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Tamayo-Sarver completed his Ph.D. at Case Western Reserve University in epidemiology and biostatistics, where his dissertation was the development and publication of a novel model describing how physicians make clinical decisions in practice. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at Harbor-University of California, Los Angeles. He also spent a year working as an EMT and health educator in El Salvador. He is board certified in emergency medicine and clinical informatics. He has also combined his understanding of information technology, physician decision-making, and clinical practice experience to create a patent-pending novel approach to electronic physician workflow products that improve documentation and decision-making. This approach has led to a company that is now in beta testing. Cultivating Clinician Resilience Denise Brown, MD A Coronavirus Checklist for Providers Gregg Miller, MD Facing COVID-19, Insights from Front-Line Healthcare Teams Subscribe to receive the latest news and events. Terms of Use Website Privacy Policy CCPA Privacy Policy CCPA Point of Collection Notice Sitemap Services Careers Patients About Us Login Bill Pay Blog News Events Contact Us COVID-19 Terms of Use Website Privacy Policy CCPA Privacy Policy CCPA Point of Collection Notice Sitemap Vituity® is a registered trademark of CEP America, LLC. © 2021 CEP America, LLC, All Rights Reserved. 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__label__cc	0.721851	0.278149	More demanding than expected: Rainwater ... More demanding than expected: Rainwater Storm Tanks Heavy rain is overloading sewage systems and treatment plants more and more frequently. Storm tanks keep the drainage flowing smoothly. Storm tanks are large, partially underground buffer storages. In heavy rain, they are flooded with the water. With the troubled water, all kinds of solids and garbage menter the facility. If large amounts of water suddenly appear, sewerage and sewage treatment plants are often overstrained. This can temporarily reduce the quality of wastewater purification. Suddenly the sky darkens and within a very short time torrential rain soaks the earth. Unexpected rainstorms of this kind are becoming more and more frequent. Currently, many cities and municipalities are insufficiently prepared for them however. A negligence that leads to flooding and consequently to great damage to property and people – particularly in cities, due to their dense population and their predominantly sealed surfaces. Experts believe that climate and intensity of heavy rain events. Even today heavy rain causes more damage than any other natural events in many countries. And on top of that, sewage treatment plants are overstrained with the sudden increase in inflow, causing their purification performance to drop. The result: Wastewater pours into the waterways either insufficiently treated or not cleaned at all. Separate sewer systems and larger pipelines or canals may allow rainwater to drain more quickly, but they still can only represent one part of a more comprehensive solution. The provision of buffer capacities is crucial in order to hold back the surplus water and to discharge it more slowly and systematically, be it simple rain retention basins or large tanks, such as the so-called storm tanks. Contrary to what may be expected, the operation of such storm tanks is robust and demanding, making reliable technology a must. The Environment, Security and Mobility area of Madrid’s Council has promoted a Plan of Water Quality Improvement in the Manzanares River. The plan includes the construction of 36 storm tanks and more than 34 kilometers of new large-scale collectors. The main objective of the plan is to comply to the existing regulations regarding the quality of the river water. After long periods of persistent or particularly heavy rainfall, the respective wastewater treatment plants had not been capable of treating the incoming water. After their installation, the storm tanks now hold back the floodwater from the canalization. A fact, that not only protects the city’s wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) by regulating the incoming water masses to match its capacity, the storm tanks are designed to also avoid the direct discharge of wastewater into the river. Simple system with hidden challenges Storm tank in Madrid The storm tanks act as a buffer, constantly taking in and releasing water. During the loading phase – after heavy rain for example – the rainwater arrives at high speed and with turbulent flow carrying all kinds of solids and garbage while simultaneously cleaning the sewers. Surface waste and harmful matter are sweptaway by the rainwater along with sediments from the system itself. This is a severely contaminated mixture of water, which includes organic materials and fibers such as hair, rags and even small animal bodies. A whole range of non-organic things, among them many hygienic products and other improperly disposed-of garbage such as plastics, toys, shoes and many wet wipes, also reach the storm tank. Despite the installation of screens and grit chambers or other preventive measures, a high quantity of solids still makes its way into the storm tank. Even if the overall dry matter content of the inflow is only 1.5%, heavy parts form sink layers on the tank bottom, while lighter solids accumulate to floating layers. Thereby, after the retained water is discharged, the dry matter content of the remaining sludge can reach up to 10–20%. The operating concept for emptying the tank had already been designed to cope with these special conditions. It is made up of two separate pumping systems. The main pumping system works on its own only up to a certain level of dry matter – a level sufficient for normal operation under regular circumstances. And indeed, there were only a few sporadic blockages in the pumps due to a high quantity of debris and harmful matter. A strong team for demanding tasks: Pump system consisting of Vogelsang rotary lobe pump and RotaCut macerator In case the system reaches a certain water level and thereby a much higher share of dry matter, the operation passes over to the drainage pumps. Whenever the drainage pumps were activated however, many malfunctions occurred. These pumps were unable to extract the sludge. Huge quantities of fibers and rags flowing in the water and layers repeatedly blocked up the installed centrifugal pumps. The responsible IMESAPI Groupe, the storm tank operator, was forced to execute special cleaning and emptying actions in order to avoid malfunctions and maintain the storm tank’s effectiveness. After analyzing the operation data of the biggest storm tanks in the communities of Madrid (Butarque, Abroñigal, La China and Arroyofresno), IMESAPI Groupe estimated the quantity of sludge at thousands of cubic meters, which needed to be extracted and disposed of each time the tanks were cleaned. Due to the complexity of the process, its internal subdivision and the difficult access to the system, each of these extractions poses an extraordinary effort regarding mechanical and human resources – a burden too stressful for the operator in the long run. Testing alternative solutions Looking for an alternative solution, a pilot test was run at the Abroñigal storm tank. More than satisfied with the result, IMESAPI Groupe decided to install the tested Vogelsang equipment in the Butarque storm tank. This tank is located in the south of Madrid. It was built in 2006–2010 to collect the rainwater from the Manzanares River’s right riverbank and has a storage capacity of 400,000 m3 making it the fourth-biggest storm tank in the world. Principle of the Butarque storm tank Vogelsang delivered a special pump system for the drainage of the Butarque storm tank, including a VX186-260Q rotary lobe pump and a RCX-58G Inline RotaCut macerator, both of which are connected to each other in a particular way. As the rotary lobe pump is able to prime the sludge by creating a vacuum, it was possible to install the system in dry conditions in the pump chamber. It is designed for a capacity of 55–220 m3/h and a pressure of 3 bar being able to pump very viscous fluids, even sludge with a high fiber and solids content. Before the contents enter the pump, the sludge passes through the macerator where stones and metal pieces are separated by gravity while fibers and rags are chopped down efficiently. This protects the pump and the rest of the installation against damages and blockages. The control unit is installed in the main control room of the storm tank, monitoring and analyzing process variables in real time and adapting the operation strategy to the respective condition instantly. Thanks to this specific equipment, no more problems marise during the tank-emptying phase. As a result, the pump system saves IMESAPI Groupe a lot of effort and money. Based upon its estimate, it would have had to clean the Butarque storm tank twice a year to clear away approximately 2,200 cubic meters of sludge each time. In financial terms, this would easily sum up to a minimum of 200,000 euros per year, only for taking the sludge out of the tank. As an additional benefit, the operation and maintenance costs are reduced by approximately 50,000 euros. Overall, the investment has already paid off after the first tank cleaning and the operator is utterly convinced by these results. So it is no wonder there are further developments in progress in cooperation with Vogelsang in order to upgrade other storm tanks in the Madrid community. These wastewater articles might be of interest for you The digital revolution of wastewater systems and its advantages Wet wipes? No trouble! The problem with the hated sewage blockers practically solved with the help of experience From outsider to established global player How wastewater pumping and grinding technology made in Essen/Oldb. is taking over the world	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2261
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__label__cc	0.734455	0.265545	Verold > Blog > General > extra mature cheddar cheese nutrition extra mature cheddar cheese nutrition Best within 5 days of opening. Among these, probiotics found in cheese may help to protect against harmful bacteria in the gut and improve overall colonic health (16). Our bestseller, this tangy, full-flavoured, well-rounded Cheddar takes as long as 12 months to reach its peak. Plant Foods: many leafy green plant foods, seeds, beans and lentils contain calcium. As it states on the label, is Mature but extra! First of all, add the olive oil to a pan and lightly fry the onion. Usage: 13 Servings Origin: Produced from British milk Additional Information: Packaged in a protective atmosphere. A shorter aging time will produce a mild, creamy cheese with a soft texture. Violife Extra Mature Cheddar Grated Vegan Cheese Violife Extra Mature Cheddar Grated Vegan Cheese. Extra Mature Cheddar Nantwich Cheese source Extra Mature Cheddar from handpicked dairies in the UK, our profile requires that the cheese be matured for at least 15 months. Get full nutrition facts for other Tesco products and all your other favorite brands. Daily Goals. Sign Up. These may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, flatulence, gas and nausea, among others (19). For one, it is reasonably rich in micronutrients and contains a range of minerals in high amounts. extra mature-cheddar-cheese nutrition facts and nutritional information. Visit CalorieKing to see calorie count and nutrient data for all portion sizes. Cheddar is a pale-yellow, medium-hard cheese made from cow’s milk. Energy 517kJ 125kcal. 100 grams provides 72% of the RDA for the mineral, and this works out at about 20% RDA per ounce (28 grams) of cheese. Matured for at least an extra six months in our cheese store you’re guaranteed to get all the pleasure you’d enjoy with our Mature Cheddar only amplified. Find calories, carbs, and nutritional contents for extra mature-cheddar-cheese and over 2,000,000 other foods at MyFitnessPal.com. Cathedral City Mature Cheddar Cheese Calories and Nutrition per Serving (1 Serving=1 Slice/10g) Depending on the aging process, there are different names to classify Cheddar cheese. Additionally, the weight of the evidence suggests that fermented high-fat dairy has a favorable effect on stroke risk, with neutral effects for type 2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) (, A systematic review of 52 clinical studies investigated how dairy consumption affected markers of inflammation. These moulds of cheese are then vacuum packed and stored in boxes to ferment/mature. You'd need to walk 35 minutes to burn 125 calories. Vegetarian Rennet … A baked avocado with egg and Cheddar cheese offers a simple meal that is full of protein, healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. While we can get by on carbohydrate or fat for energy, we would quickly waste away if we had no protein source. There are 125 calories in 1 serving (30 g) of Tesco Extra Mature Cheddar. Calories, carbs, fat, protein, fiber, cholesterol, and more for Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese (Somerset Farm). Calories, carbs, fat, protein, fiber, cholesterol, and more for Extra-Mature Cheddar (British - Tesco). Next, crack the three eggs into a bowl, add salt and pepper and mix well. It is also one of the oldest kinds of cheese in the world. Repeat the above with the second avocado half/egg. For example, fresh milk contains approximately 5% lactose, but Cheddar only contains a maximum 0.5% lactose (2). Sprinkle half of the Cheddar cheese on top, and season with salt and pepper. Product Details Reviews. Very strong flavours and one for the cheese lovers! Secondly, there is nothing especially fattening about cheese, and nutrient-density is a much better judge of a food’s relative health merits. Origin: Produced in the UK & Ireland, using milk from the UK & Ireland. Dietary. M&S British Lighter Extra Mature Cheddar Reduced fat extra-mature Cheddar cheese with a strong and tangy flavour, made at an award-winning creamery. About Food Exercise Apps Community Blog Shop Premium. On the positive side, Cheddar cheese is very low in lactose. Following this, sprinkle the cheese inside the cuts and on top of the chicken breast. This firm-textured cheese is matured for a little longer time that gives a crumbly texture and more sweet and savoury taste. Cheddar is a traditional cheese with a very long history, it is reasonably nutritious and provides several health benefits. Search queries for calories in Tesco Extra Mature Cheddar 100% British Milk: extra mature cheddar cheese, cheese strength 4, sliced extra mature cheddar cheese. Add Tesco Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese 400G Add add Tesco Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese 400G to basket. Find nutrition facts for over 2,000,000 foods. This meal is easy to make, quick and convenient. As discussed earlier, this fermentation process will ordinarily last anywhere from three months to over eighteen months. Lactose deficiency develops in some adults since they stop producing the digestive enzyme ‘lactase’ after early childhood. For this reason, extra mature and vintage varieties of Cheddar would be a good option for those with lactose sensitivities. The … Key Point: Cheddar is a medium-hard cheese that comes in many varieties. Packed in the UK Additional Information: Packaged in a protective atmosphere. 4.7 out of 5 stars (46) 0 in trolley. If you’re looking for a great-tasting nutritious ingredient, then it is hard to beat Cheddar cheese. ESTIMATED GLYCEMIC LOAD™ Glycemic load is a way of expressing a food or meal's effect on blood-sugar levels. Popularity. Anaphylactic shock is a major and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It is also reasonably high in zinc and selenium. Cheddar supplies an excellent source of calcium and phosphorus. In addition to the wealth of micronutrients, Cheddar is also one of the best dietary sources of protein. That said, if we over-consume high-calorie foods then it is easier to put on weight or stall weight loss. Coloring was originally added to distinguish where the Cheddar cheese was made (yellow cheeses derive their color from an additive). The remaining liquid (whey) can then be removed from the cheese. For this reason, extra mature and vintage varieties of Cheddar would be a good option for those with lactose sensitivities. Head to the diet generator and enter the number of calories you want. Notably, the taste and texture of Cheddar can vary a lot depending on the length of aging. All Pilgrims Choice Packs can now be recycled through Terracyle. These figures can be as low as 10% in Northern Europe but as high as 90% in certain parts of the world (18). Pembrokeshire Extra Mature Cheddar is a Welsh cow's milk cheese made by the Pembrokeshire Cheese Company in Pembrokeshire and is a part of First Milk, the largest dairy farmer co-operative in the United Kingdom. 20% Off. It is produced with pasteurized cow's milk supplied by local Cornish farmers and is suitable for vegetarians. A severe cheese/dairy allergy can cause a range of reactions, with the worst being anaphylaxis. NutritionAdvance.com does not provide medical advice. Cheese; Cheddar; Extra Mature Cheddar; Extra Mature Cheddar. There are 120 calories in 1 serving (30 g) of Castello Tickler Extra Mature Cheddar. Once the onion has softened, add the chicken stock, garlic, and mustard and bring to a boil.Â. 25 % 25g Protein. Quantity of Waitrose Extra Mature Cheddar & Emmental Soufflés in trolley 0. A Complete Guide, Blue Stilton: A Guide To the “King of Cheese”, Increasing our protein consumption is clinically proven to improve satiety and reduce food cravings (, Higher protein intakes correspond to increased lean body mass, and increasing protein helps to preserve lean mass during weight loss (, A systematic review of 18 studies found that cheese is inversely associated with stroke risk in Asian populations (, High-quality evidence shows a clear reduced risk of hypertension as dairy intake increases. E ating cheese could stop you from developing liver cancer and boost liver health, according to new a study from Texas A&M University. That is no problem, and it will provide an excellent source of protein and calcium. Last Updated on October 24, 2019 by Michael Joseph. It's cheap, but I'd rather pay a little more and have decent mature cheddar. To be honest, research on the microbiome is in its infancy and much more research is needed. Broccoli and cheese always work well together, and a creamy broccoli and Cheddar soup tastes great. The potential negatives primarily relate to lactose/dairy allergies and the energy density. They have an enjoyable crunchy texture. £5.00 / kg. Nutrition. Asda Asda - Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese. Cook for a few minutes until a solid omelet forms.Â. Chicken breasts are a little boring aren’t they? Lose weight by tracking your caloric intake quickly and easily. However, melting 200 grams of Cheddar cheese onto your steak? Many people who can’t tolerate milk will often be able to tolerate hard cheese such as Cheddar (20). Is cheddar cheese healthy… or is it unhealthy? Extra mature white Cheddar cheese. About Food Exercise Apps Community Blog Shop Premium. Start your food diary today! Nutrition. As mentioned earlier, longer aged Cheddar cheese will contain minimal traces of lactose, so ‘extra mature’ and ‘vintage’ varieties are good options. However, these crystals are not unique to Cheddar, and other long-aged varieties cheese such as Parmesan experience the same. This cheese has a firm body with a strong flavour and goes great in any recipe where cheddar is called for. Lactose is a type of milk sugar found in dairy products. There are 416 calories in 100 g of Tesco Extra Mature Cheddar. 1 to 10 of 5090 for Extra Mature Cheddar Cheddar Cheese Soup Per 1 cup - Calories: 216kcal \| Fat: 12.93g \| Carbs: 16.29g \| Protein: 9.46g After this, chop the bacon into small pieces and stuff it into the cuts you made. 76 % 35g Fat. The data across all 52 studies strongly indicated dairy – including fermented dairy like cheese – had anti-inflammatory activity in subjects, except for the minority who had a milk allergy (, Rennet (helps to separate the curds and whey), 2 oz (56 g) ham (bacon or sausage is also fine). Daily Goals. When done, the egg should be firm. Coombe Castle Extra Mature Cheddar. Therefore, it is unlikely to be a problem for the majority of people. While it can’t compare to leafy greens, meat and fish, Cheddar performs quite well in terms of nutrient density. However, in modern cheesemaking, it is rare to find unpasteurized Cheddar. Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese per 1 serving (30g) - Calories: 125kcal \| Fat: 10.00g \| Carbs: 0.50g \| Prot: 7.60g Nutrition Facts - Similar Mature Cheddar Cheese (Sainsbury's) It is also difficult to top in the taste department! It is probably fair to say that no food is ‘healthy’ for everyone and Cheddar cheese is no exception. Globally, lactose intolerance is a big issue and approximately 65-70% of the world’s population are lactose intolerant (17). Suitable for vegetarians. Once opened best consumed within 7 days. This is because bacteria progressively consume the lactose (sugar) content of cheese during fermentation. per 1 slice (10g) - Calories: 42kcal \| Fat: 3.49g \| Carbs: 0.01g \| Prot: 2.54g, per 1 serving (30g) - Calories: 125kcal \| Fat: 10.00g \| Carbs: 0.50g \| Prot: 7.60g, per 100g - Calories: 416kcal \| Fat: 34.90g \| Carbs: 0.40g \| Prot: 25.40g, per 100g - Calories: 416kcal \| Fat: 35.00g \| Carbs: 0.50g \| Prot: 25.00g, per 100g - Calories: 416kcal \| Fat: 34.90g \| Carbs: 0.10g \| Prot: 25.40g, per 1 tbsp - Calories: 37kcal \| Fat: 3.04g \| Carbs: 0.12g \| Prot: 2.29g, per 1 slice - Calories: 113kcal \| Fat: 9.28g \| Carbs: 0.36g \| Prot: 6.97g, per 1 slice - Calories: 106kcal \| Fat: 7.78g \| Carbs: 1.51g \| Prot: 7.54g, per 1 slice - Calories: 82kcal \| Fat: 4.79g \| Carbs: 3.60g \| Prot: 5.98g, If you can't find the item you're looking for, please help out by adding a new item to the food database. One reason for this is that plant foods contain compounds, such as oxalate, phytate and uronic acids that can inhibit the digestion of calcium (11). 75 % 34g Fat. The master of cheeses! Lactase is the enzyme which is necessary to properly digest lactose. While nutrition’s dark ages demonized all sources of fat, we now understand that there are good fats and bad fats. This is because the rate of muscle-protein synthesis declines with age. Wyke Farms Wyke Farms - Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese. After cooking for about 20 minutes, add the milk, heavy cream, broccoli, salt and pepper. Extra Mature Cheddar Block 2.5kg (N2016400) In Stock You can't go wrong with a traditional mature cheddar, showcasing the best that British has to offer with sweet and sharp notes. There are 110 calories in 1 oz (28 g) of Great Value Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Log In. Serving Size : 100 g. 410 Cal. 0 %--Carbs. However, the bio-availability of calcium wildly differs depending upon the source. There are 25.4g of protein in 100g of Tesco Extra Mature Cheddar 100% British Milk. Studies show that these bacteria survive the lengthy cheese-making and aging process (, These figures can be as low as 10% in Northern Europe but as high as 90% in certain parts of the world (, Camembert: a Delicious (and Healthy) French Cheese, What Is GruyÃ¨re Cheese? While these health benefits are not solely applicable to Cheddar, here are five good reasons to include it in your diet; Firstly, as previously shown, Cheddar cheese is a protein-rich food that is approximately 25% protein by weight (2). However, Cheddar cheese is now made throughout the world. Unfortunately, when people with lactose intolerance consume lactose they may develop a range of uncomfortable symptoms. Any 2 for £3 - Selected Tesco Or Cathedral City Cheddar Slices 160g-250g Offer valid for delivery from 25/11/2020 until 05/01/2021. In addition to helping the flavor, salt also acts as a natural preservative and helps to ensure the fermentation process goes smoothly. Next, put the egg yolk into one half of the avocado and put as much egg white as will fit. Add. Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese Storage: Keep refrigerated 2°C to 5°C. This is why cheese fermented for only several weeks (like Camembert and Brie) has a very soft texture. Those calories will quickly add up, especially if it is a regular thing. First, cut the avocado into two halves and remove the stone. Firstly, it important to remember that a food being high in calories doesn’t mean it is unhealthy. Studies show that these bacteria survive the lengthy cheese-making and aging process (15). Additionally, there are some delicious recipe ideas too. Secondly, crack an egg into a bowl and separate the egg yolk from the white. Cook in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. Adequate salt ensures that no pathogenic bacterias develop. Typically, Cheddar undergoes a fermentation process that lasts anywhere between 3 and 24 months. The origins of the cheese lie in the town of Cheddar, a small town in the region of Somerset, England. I may have to leave Ocado if cant find a reasonable priced cheese that actually tastes good, which saddens me as have used Ocado for 8 years, but currently finding M&S products not great. Was £3.50. Add Tesco British Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese 10 Slce, 250 G Add add Tesco British Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese 10 Slce, 250 G to basket. Use Cheddar, any other cheese, possibly some cured meat such as prosciutto or salami, and a bit of fruit. Want to use it in a meal plan? Track calories, carbs, fat, and 16 other key nutrients. Cheddar provides a decent source of vitamin A and a range of B vitamins. The tables below show the calorie, vitamin and mineral content for a typical Cheddar cheese per 100 grams (2); As shown, cheese is relatively high in energy and contains 403 calories per 100 g. It is also a great source of protein and providesÂ 24.9 grams per 100g, a similar amount to meat and fish. Head to the diet generator and … On the other hand, longer aged cheese will display sharp, tangy and pungent flavors. ... Was £3.50. Calcium is an essential mineral responsible for the optimal functioning of our skeletal and muscular system (10). However, rare artisan Cheddar cheese may be aged for anywhere up to five or even ten years. Next, after the cheese has set, the cheesemakers cut the curds into small pieces to make salting easier. 0 in trolley. Per 30g serving Typical Values. On the positive side, cheese is perfectly healthy for the majority of people and it has some important health benefits. Once the cheese has fully melted, the soup is ready to serve. There are 12.8g of protein in 2 slices of Tesco Extra Mature Cheddar 100% British Milk. ENERGY. A strong, powerful, tangy, well rounded flavour with a sweet crunch and creaminess. OK, this one isn’t really a recipe as such, but if you like wine (or even if not) a cheese platter is a simple and delicious meal. Lose weight by tracking your caloric intake quickly and easily. In case you have ever wondered about how Cheddar is made, here is a quick look at the process. £2.80. First, add the butter to a pan and wait for it to melt. 15%. ... so ingredients, nutrition content, dietary and allergens may change. Stir the soup continuously while simmering until the broccoli has fully cooked (but before it comes soft and mushy). However, initial studies do suggest there could be some promising benefits. 4.7 out of 5 stars (46) Item price. Want to use it in a meal plan? On this note, systematic reviews and randomized controlled trials strongly suggest that dairy fat is nothing to worry about. Made from cow’s milk that has been matured for several months, it can be white, off-white, or yellow. This article takes a look at the origin, nutrition profile and health benefits (and concerns) of Cheddar. Read reviews (62) Write a review. Add the ham and cheese to the middle of the omelet, and allow to melt. Click. Compared to food such as sugar, refined carbs, or even other dairy options like butter, cheese is an excellent source of nutrition. First of all, genuine dairy allergies are very rare, with a prevalence rate of only 0.6% in Europe (21). 6%. 24 % 25g Protein. Cheese and ham is a traditional combination and it works well in just about everything, including omelets. Suitable for vegetarians; Per 30g. Cheddar is a widely popular semi-hard cheese from England. Highly versatile, you can simply enjoy it sandwiched between two slices of freshly baked bread or gently folded into a light, fluffy soufflé. Matured at Hayfields for up to 24 months. Occasionally you may also find orange varieties of the cheese due to the use of the food coloring annatto. Notably, several studies find that high-fat dairy foods are neutral – or possibly even protective – against a variety of chronic diseases; As an aged fermented cheese, Cheddar is full of probiotics; supposedly beneficial live bacteria that grow in certain foods. Extra mature Cheddar. You can see a typical Cheddar production process in the video below; If all this talk of Cheddar makes you hungry, then here are five tasty cheese recipes to try out. Price Lock* Chilled. Get full nutrition facts for other Great Value products and all your other favorite brands. Davidstow Cheddar is a brand of cheese manufactured by Dairy Crest, at Davidstow in Cornwall, United Kingdom. But it’s easy to make them tastier, and cheese and bacon does just the job. Despite this, people are allergic to all sorts of different food, medicines and substances. Approximately 13 servings. Nutrition information for Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese. Once ready, put both avocado boats in the oven at 175Â°C (350Â°F) for about 20 minutes. Furthermore, we can get calcium – primarily – from two sources; Dairy:Â all dairy from milk to cheese and yogurt is a significant source of calcium.Â. At this point, add the Cheddar cheese and stir well to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom/sides. The United States produced nearly 3 billion tons of Cheddar cheese in 2014, and the United Kingdom produced 262,000 tons in 2008. Sign Up. First of all, the cheesemaker will gather three necessary ingredients; Cheddar can be made either pasteurized or non-pasteurized. Filter by. Once the Cheddar curds have been salted, they are pressed into large, solid slabs of cheese weighing upward of 20 kilograms. Finally, once done, flip the omelet in half and serve alongside some veggies. It 's cheap, but I 'd rather pay a little longer time that gives crumbly. 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__label__cc	0.597858	0.402142	Positive Progress: 3 Trends in Wastewater Treatment By Ralph Exton Water has become one of the foremost challenges affecting the world today. In developing countries, millions of people lack access to clean, safe water. Weather extremes, such as drought are creating dangerous situations; meanwhile, a new released report predicts that by year 2060, more than a billion people worldwide will live in cities at risk of major flooding as a result of climate change. Then there’s the rapid population growth and economic development in regions, such as the Middle East, where water resources are being pushed well beyond natural limits. And as cities’ aging piping and distribution infrastructure continues to crumble, trillions of gallons of water are lost. Municipalities in particular are taking the brunt of these challenges. Yet, I believe some of the greatest opportunities for solving the problems exist within their wastewater treatment plants. Last month, leaders in the global water sector convened in Munich, Germany, for the 50th anniversary of IFAT – an influential conference for innovation in water, sewage, waste and raw materials management. Three wastewater treatment trends – and solutions – dominated the discussion. Water reuse: Closing the gap between treatment and reuse It is critical that we seek to spur increased adoption of water reuse – a strategy that allows the world to take advantage of a water source constantly replenished every day regardless of drought or climate change. Treated municipal wastewater is a virtually untapped resource. In North America, 75 percent of wastewater is treated (16 trillion gallons of water every day), but less than 4 percent of that water is reused. It’s a gap that needs to be closed. The vast majority of treated municipal effluent is discharged into a local receiving stream. Technology exists to take this wastewater and treat it to a quality suitable for other, non-potable purposes: agricultural needs, groundwater recharge, industrial applications. In fact, wastewater can be treated to a quality suitable for drinking (if we can get past the “ick” factor of the toilet-to-tap water recycling concept). Historically, policy has focused on effluent quality, pushing for discharge limits to protect the environment. This is important – and necessary. However, policy and regulation need to catch up with the growing acceptance of water reuse and begin to structure guidance around its implementation. It’s starting to happen in several corners of the world. For example, Saudi Araba increased its water tariff to encourage water reuse. The United Arab Emirates is opting for stronger conservation and reuse rather than investing in desalination technologies, which are effective but expensive. But resource recovery goes beyond water reuse. It also means we can capture other valuable byproducts from wastewater. Energy is one of them. Energy neutrality: Harnessing the power of water The water-energy nexus is real. Without water, you can’t create energy; without energy, you can’t treat water. Consider that municipal wastewater contains two to four times more energy within it than it takes to treat it. Innovative technologies are critical to finding new ways to reduce plants’ energy consumption. Energy-efficient treatment options are gaining ground, such as the MABR (Membrane Aerated Biofilm Reactors) and advanced anaerobic digesters. Advanced digestion can be used to create biogas and reciprocating gas engines can turn that biogas into electricity, creating a pathway to becoming energy neutral or even energy positive. It’s a revolution in water resource recovery – and it’s underway. Some utilities are already energy neutral; many more are in some stage of planning, designing and constructing water resource recovery systems. The benefits of energy neutrality extend beyond the individual wastewater facilities. Water resource recovery is a vision and a strategy that is encouraging greater adoption of water reuse around the world. And as a result, water resource recovery is helping to propel a circular economy where water is a valued, well-managed resource sustained by advances in science and technology. Water quality: Tackling the micro pollutants challenge Municipal wastewater contains a diverse array of biological solids, nutrients and pathogens; all very common and treatable. More recently, however, a new crop of contaminants are challenging the treatment capabilities of conventional wastewater treatment plants: micro pollutants. Micro pollutants – commonly originating from sources such as pharmaceutical residues, personal care products, various household chemicals, and biocides/pesticides, these pollutants – are a group of more than 10,000 substances with various chemical properties affecting the environment. The impact of the contaminants’ release into the environment, where they may cause adverse effects on aquatic ecosystems (reproduction issues in fish, among other things), depends on how they are treated within wastewater treatment plants. Many facilities, however, aren’t adequately equipped to handle them. There is a growing focus, mainly in Europe, on removing micro pollutants from wastewater streams. Switzerland and Germany are two such countries leading the way. Certain regions of Germany, for example, have adopted targets for removal and are providing significant funding for research, feasibility studies and plant upgrades. Advanced technologies like GE’s MBR with MACarrier, which combines membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology with powdered activated carbon (PAC), may be a simplistic, stable and cost-effective process scheme for the removal of micro pollutants. This technology is also proving beneficial for the treatment of other contaminants of emerging concern. Up until just a few years ago, water-related challenges and solutions such as those above interested only specialists and scientists. They’re now a central concern for many more, including public and private operators, elected officials, associations, and even the general population of involved and concerned citizens. As a society, we’re now recognizing that water management affects us all. Ralph Exton is the chief marketing officer for GE Power, Water & Process Technologies. Ralph also serves as the business program manager for the GE Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (ECLP). Follow Ralph on LinkedIN and GE Water on Twitter. 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__label__wiki	0.973822	0.973822	The Washington Post logo Accessibility for screenreader Eight people injured at Howard University’s Yardfest homecoming concert On my list Officers with the Metro Police Department guard a gate after International Yardfest, the centerpiece of Howard University's Homecoming festivities, reached capacity on Friday. (Jahi Chikwendiu/Washington Post) By Peter Hermann and Peter Hermann Reporter covering crime, specifically the D.C. police department Email Bio Follow Chris Richards Pop music critic Hundreds of spectators, upset that they could not get into Friday’s annual Yardfest homecoming concert at Howard University, rushed the gates, injuring eight people, including two D.C. police officers, according to school and law enforcement officials. The outdoor concert was delayed for more than an hour while the crowd was calmed and the injured were treated. Keith St. Clair, a spokesman for the deputy mayor of public safety, said most of the injuries were minor. All of the victims were taken to hospitals. Authorities said one officer incurred a wrist injury and was taken by ambulance to a hospital. Police took another officer to a hospital in a squad car. His injuries were not immediately described. Yardfest, the annual afternoon-long hip-hop concert held on the quadrangle at Howard, went quiet not long after 3 p.m. when D.C. and university police responded to reports of fans rushing the gates. “It has created a public-safety hazard,” said Officer Paul Metcalf, a D.C. police spokesman. For at least two decades, Yardfest was free and open to the public, making it one of the hallmark events of Howard’s homecoming weekend. But this year, organizers made the concert a ticketed event, charging $5 for each patron. Kerry-Ann Hamilton, a spokeswoman for Howard, said school officials and the D.C. fire marshal determined that 14,000 people could safely attend the event, held on the quad near the 2400 block of Fourth Street NW. In years past, Hamilton said, authorities did not enforce limits on crowd size. The concert sold out Thursday. Hamilton said that most of the people left outside the closed gates did not have tickets, though it was possible some ticketed patrons got caught in the raucous group. Video posted on the Internet showed young people crowding a gate and some climbing over walls to get inside. After the incident, Howard University sent out a notice on Twitter that the concert would resume once people “outside of Yardfest calm down.” The concert started again about 4:30 p.m. with a performance by Detroit rapper Big Sean. Juicy J and A$AP Ferg were on the bill, but the concert ended shortly after 6 p.m. without them appearing. Clarence Williams, Mark Berman and Samantha Raphelson contributed to this report. 8 injured as Yardfest experiences bumpy transition It was the first year there was a cover charge for the concert. Hundreds of spectators, upset that they could not get into Friday’s annual Yardfest homecoming concert at Howard University, rushed the gates, injuring eight people, including two D.C. police officers, according to school and law enforcement officials. It was the first year there was a cover charge for the concert. Oct. 25 A Howard University police officer guards the gate after Yardfest, the centerpiece of Howard University's homecoming festivities, reached capacity. Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post Wait 1 second to continue. Most Read Local Phil Spector, lionized producer of 1960s pop and convicted murderer, dies Ky. man accused of smashing window Babbitt tried to breach; N.M. man vowed to return to D.C. — and was caught when he did Opinion Lindsey Graham’s weakness Opinion Joe Biden has already shown us that governing is back We noticed you’re blocking ads! Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Try 1 month for $1 Unblock ads Questions about why you are seeing this? Contact us	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2275
__label__wiki	0.528525	0.528525	Tag Archives: Public ACCESS MEDIA WCCA TV Studio Closed today due to severe winter storm conditions 2/9/17 WCCA TV Studio and In Facility Activities Closed today due to severe winter storm conditions. All Community Productions, Intern and Student classes and workshops,and volunteer activities are cancelled for today. You can still watch all your favorite WCCA TV programs on Cable ch 194 or streaming at wccatv.com or our new Facebook live stream at WCCA TV now Streams on Facebook Too!! MEANINGFUL MEDIA WCCA TV Be sure to watch us on Worcester’s cable channel 194 or at wccatv.com or follow us and our friends at: Facebook/WCCA-TV-13-THE-PEOPLES-CHANNEL Twitter: @WCCATV13 Instagram : wccatv13 WCCA has a new revised monthly e-newsletter. 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WCCA TV’s Monthly NEWS LETTER: October/November 2016 HAPPENING AT WCCA TV 194 and at wccatv.com “THE PEOPLE’s CHANNEL” YOU’RE INVITED!!! This year we celebrate our 30th anniversary along with other achievements and events, including our annual FATHER MICHAEL BAFARO HUMANITARIAN AWARDS. This prestigious event will take place on November 17th at 6 pm, at the Beechwood Hotel in Worcester. All proceeds of the event will provide support to our Youth Media Clubhouse, Arts and Cultural Programs, Training and Workshops, and to our iSMARTT Center Capital Campaign. Recipients of the awards are Mary DeFeudis, the Rotary Club of Worcester, Gordon Hargrove, and Dr. H. Martin Deranian. The event will feature great live music by the Bare Hill Band, delicious food, cash bar, and a silent auction! It’s going to be a lot of fun!! Come celebrate our 30th anniversary and the recipients of this year’s WCCA TV’s Father Michael Bafaro Humanitarian Awards! For tickets and more information, email Joseph at joseph@wccatv.com 2016 has been a great year for WCCA TV! Let’s celebrate we really hp[e all our friends and supporters join us. In doing so it will help us continue to serve and facilitate ALL the fine COMMUNITY programming seen ONLY on WCCA TV 194. We only make this special ask once a year. Contact Joseph here at WCCA TV get your ticket. It will be a rockin’ event ! WCCA TV Special Presentations WCCA TV presents MEET THE RAILERS! Our intern and Railers HC fan, Jeremy Johnson, interviewed Eric Lindquist, the VP of Communications and Marketing for the Worcester Railers Hockey Club, at the WCCA TV studios to discuss the 2017 season and upcoming events for the team: http://www.wccatv.com/video/specials/MEETTHERAILERS2 The WCCA TV crew recently recorded the Worcester State University event ‘EMBRACING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION’. This presentation is posted on our website: http://www.wccatv.com/video/specials/WSUCIVICFORUM Follow us on Instagram: wccatv13 Facebook: WCCA-TV-13-THE-PEOPLES-CHANNEL WCCA TV PROGRAMMING BEACON HILL CHAT is a talk show with interesting people talking about the interesting things going on in Central Massachusetts. The program is hosted by Massachusetts State Senator Harriette Chandler. Senator Chandler welcomes Kent Russell from the Museum of Russian Icons: http://www.wccatv.com/video/beacon-hill-chat/BEACONHILLCHAT237 . In another episode, Senator Chandler welcomes Representative Hannah Kane: http://www.wccatv.com/video/beacon-hill-chat/BEACONHILLCHAT236 A sanction site for the homeless in Worcester? Tune into this episode of ROSEN’S ROUND TABLE to find out what host Gary Rosen and his panel members think about it: http://www.wccatv.com/video/rosens-roundtable/ROSENSROUNDTABLE275 . In another episode, guest host Walter Bird and panel members Gary Vecchio and Ray Mariano review the questions that will be on the Massachusetts ballot in November: http://www.wccatv.com/video/rosens-roundtable/ROSENSROUNDTABLE277 . And what’s the big deal with all day parking at the Library Parking Lot? Watch and learn: http://www.wccatv.com/video/rosens-roundtable/ROSENSROUNDTABLE276 Your coffee break is not complete without COFFE WITH KONNIE! Join host and City Councilor Konnie Lukes and her guests as they discuss city issues at Worcester area coffee shops. Konnie has coffee with Carl Gentile: http://www.wccatv.com/video/coffee-with-konnie/COFFEEWITHKONNIE476 . In another episode Konnie goes to the library to chat with Geoffrey Dickinson, the Head Librarian: http://www.wccatv.com/video/coffee-with-konnie/COFFEEWITHKONNIE475 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS is a WCCA TV show to inform viewers of their civil rights, hosted by Ron Madnick. Ron talks about November 2016 Voting in Worcester: http://www.wccatv.com/video/civil-liberties/KNOWYOURRIGHTS240 A BRIDGE TO BETTER MENTAL HEALTH explores topics that reduce stigma and increase public awareness on matters related to mental health. Host Rebecca Lynch talks about Art and Wellness and how David Sebastian help bring them together: http://www.wccatv.com/video/a-bridge-to-better-mental-health/BRIDGE28_201610 HIDDEN TREASURES is a program that helps you find that hidden antique or collectible that just may add cash to your life. Host of the show, Bill Safer, has an interesting conversation with Lyn Lincourt, the author of the book ‘Mansions Of Magnates: America In The Mad 20th Century’: http://www.wccatv.com/video/hidden-treasures/HIDDENTREASURES46 EXPOSURE WITH MOSHER is a WCCA TV show that spotlights entrepreneurs, innovators, and good news. Show host Amy Mosher Berry welcomes three amazing guests to the show – Donna Mosher, Stephen Mita, and Cheryl Mita: http://www.wccatv.com/video/exposure-with-amy-mosher/EXPOSUREWITHMOSHER68 . In another episode, Amy welcomes Ginny Wholley to talk about the power of mindfulness: http://www.wccatv.com/video/exposure-with-amy-mosher/EXPOSUREWITHMOSHER69 CONNECTING THE DOTS is a non-traditional legal program with the emphasis on the attorney as a trusted advisor, with an interdisciplinary approach to solving life’s issues. Host of the show, Attorney Liz Myska, welcomes Thaddeus Thompson from the Tower Hill Botanical Garden: http://www.wccatv.com/video/connecting-the-dots/CONNECTINGTHEDOTS14 IN THE HOUSE is a WCCA TV show that helps viewers learn the ins and outs of real estate, home buying and housing issues. Host George Russell welcomes real attorney Steven Platten back to the show to chat about the process of buying a home: http://www.wccatv.com/video/in-the-house/INTHEHOUSE16 HEALTH MATTERS is a program by the Worcester District Medical Society with an emphasis on important health issues. Host Dr. James Broadhurst welcomes Dr. Mitchell Sokoloff to the show. The topic of discussion is Prostate Cancer: http://www.wccatv.com/video/health-matters/HEALTHMATTERS166 . In another episode, the topic of discussion is November 2016 Ballot Question 4 ‘Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Massachusetts’: http://www.wccatv.com/video/health-matters/HEALTHMATTERS167 . If you want to learn about Emerging Infectious Disease, tune into this episode featuring Dr. Bruce Karlin and Dr. Douglas Waite: http://www.wccatv.com/video/health-matters/HEALTHMATTERS169 VIDEO JAM is your source for eclectic music videos. Your favorite host Worcester’s own Tracy Foley has been presenting mainstream and indie rock for more than 10 years on cable TV public access stations. Today’s playlist features: Sulan + Shepard/ Love Me Crazy, Matt Boroff/ What a Shame, K./ Disoriented, AV Super Sunshine/ Baby Goodbye, Protohype/ Lights On, Logan Lynn/ Go There When You Want to Be Loved, Fictionist/ Free Spirit, and more: http://www.wccatv.com/video/video-jam/VIDEOJAM9141 . Another episode features songs and an interview with ‘The Dead Daises’: http://www.wccatv.com/video/video-jam/VIDEOJAM914 BEN BEHIND THE SCENES is a show that features music videos, interviews, reviews, and short films. The show is hosted by Ben Allotey, one of the WCCA TV longest active producers. Tune into another episode of groovy music and pure entertainment: http://www.wccatv.com/video/ben-behind-the-scenes/BENBEHINDTHESCENES16 CLOSE TO HOME is a show about people and situations that demonstrate deep respect for mankind, hosted by Molly Finn. Molly’s guest is CJ Doyle. Watch this episode to find out what they talk about: http://www.wccatv.com/video/close-to-home/CLOSETOHOME480 SENIOR SPEAK is a show for seniors and by seniors hosted by Edith Morgan and the gang at Worcester’s Senior Center. Senior issues are discussed and a good time is had by all: http://www.wccatv.com/video/senior-speak/SENIORSPEAK654 . Senior Speak is recorded at the Worcester Senior Center, on Tuesdays at 2 PM. Stop by and be part of the show! Tune into another episode of SMART METERS. Some of the topics featured are – Wireless Frequencies from smart meters cause nerve block; Astronomer Carl Sagan speaks about risks in science and technology decision-making; CeCe Doucette of Ashland questions candidates about protecting the public from radio frequency exposures: http://www.wccatv.com/video/about-smart-meters/ABOUTSMARTMETERS65 LEARN, CREATE, CONNECT! WORCESTER’S OWN TELEVISION STATION. NOTE to OUR PRODUCERS: Please submit your program news, metadata, and updates to tracy@wccatv.com by the 15th of each month to be entered here in our news letter. Worcester Community Cable Access is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation administering public access cable television for Worcester, Massachusetts. Our mission is: To advance democratic ideals by ensuring the people have access to electronic media To provide a platform for first amendment rights and for artistic and cultural expression To promote co-operative relations with those who serve the public interest To promote communication through community use of media WCCA TV, Channeling Community Since 1986! This entry was posted in Classes and Workshops, Community, Events, Mailing List, Mauro, News, Public Access and tagged City and neighborhood news, Community Media, Create and capture media, Events and Information, Film in Worcester, fun, Local News, Mauro DePasquale, media democracy, media training and workshops, Public Access, Public ACCESS MEDIA, TV 194, wcca tv, wccatv.com, Worcester MA, Worcester news, You are the media at WCCA TV on October 29, 2016 by mauro. WCCA TV Newsletter: September 2016 WCCA TV Newsletter, September 2016 All Happening at WCCA TV This fall we celebrate our 30th Birthday please join us as we also take the opportunity to celebrate and present the Annual Reverend Michael Bafaro Humanitarian Awards. November 17. This year we celebrate in Gala fashion at the Beechwood Hotel. For tickets or for sponsorship information please contact joseph@wccatv.com . THis is WCCA TV’s annual fundraiser. We hope to see you there and thanks in advance for supporting our public access and education mission. AT WCCA TV YOU ARE THE MEDIA ! WCCA TV PRESENTS: NEW VOICES AWARDS 2016!! We’re looking for young SINGERS and young POETS for the New Voices Awards. We’ll be doing the televised singing competition in later October and November. This year we’re also looking for young poets’ poems, as we’re having a poetry competition as well as a singing competition!! Ages 14 – 21, sign up as soon as possible! Sign up and submission deadline is October 15, 2016, contact Joseph at 508-755-1880 ext.19 or joseph@wccatv.com SOAPBOX, hosted by our Executive Director Mauro DePasquale, is all new in October. The show will feature Girls Inc., the Bull Mansion Restaurant in downtown Worcester, Worcester Center for Crafts, High Frequency Living, and Smart Meters. Soapbox airs on Wednesdays at 8:30 pm, Thursdays at 1 pm, Saturdays at 10:30 pm, and Sundays at 6:30 pm on WCCA TV, Channel 194. It also streams live online, on the same days and times, at www.wccatv.com .See past episodes anytime on our website by clicking Video on Demand. To be a guest on Soapbox, email Tracy at tracy@wccatv.org Thanks for watching and supporting WCCA TV, The People’s Channel!! ELECTION SEASON: WCCA TV has it’s annual voter education project on cue and ready to launch. Basically we rally our volunteers and they produce debates, candidate profiles, issues analysis, registration and polling information, or election night or post-election results and analysis in partnership with us. Public Access is doing all of it, with the exception of voter results in real time. Our City Hall Government Channels does a great job with that. BE SURE YOU VOTE ! Look for Gary Rosen’s production of the Worcester’s 17th District Debates in October 2016 WCCA TV Special Presentations: This summer at WCCA TV, we taught a group of aspiring video-makers about writing, producing, and editing their own videos. We had a blast creating our own short films and TV programs: http://www.wccatv.com/video/specials/VIDEOMAKERSCLUBHOUSE2016 WCCA TV was at Worcester’s ‘Out to Lunch Concert Series’ the summer of 2016. The final concert of the season featured the jazz trio, Jazzed Up, at the Common Oval in Worcester. WCCA TV’s Joseph Townsend and our crew of interns were there to capture the band, the vendors, and the concert-goers, as they celebrated the end of a great concert season: http://www.wccatv.com/video/specials/OUTTOLUNCHJAZZEDUP BEACON HILL CHAT is a program with interesting people talking about the interesting things going on in Central Massachusetts. Host of the show State Senator Harriette Chandler welcomes Maria Vazquez, an advocate for Pathways For Change: http://www.wccatv.com/video/beacon-hill-chat/BEACONHILLCHAT234 ROSEN’S ROUND TABLE is a political and current issue program hosted by Gary Rosen. This week’s panel members are Gary Vecchio and Tom Quinn. The topic of discussion is the character of Worcester neighborhoods: http://www.wccatv.com/video/rosens-roundtable/ROSENSROUNDTABLE273 . In another episode, the guys chat about money matters at Centro: http://www.wccatv.com/video/rosens-roundtable/ROSENSROUNDTABLE272 KNOW YOUR RIGHTS is a show to inform viewers of their civil rights. Host of the show Ron Madnick talks about Question 4 on The Ballot – Marijuana: http://www.wccatv.com/video/civil-liberties/KNOWYOURRIGHTS237 . In another episode, Ron talks about Police Using Body Cameras: http://www.wccatv.com/video/civil-liberties/KNOWYOURRIGHTS236 ACTIVATE WORCESTER, hosted by Ron Motta, is a WCCA TV program that shows viewers how to participate and become active in Worcester. Ron welcomes Ray Hanna back to the show: http://www.wccatv.com/video/activate-worcester/ACTIVATEWORCESTER158 A BRIDGE TO BETTER MENTAL HEALTH explores topics that reduce stigma and increase public awareness on issues related to mental health. Host Lorie Martiska, Vice President of Advancement, interviews Noraishah, Thaw Ray Htoo and Baw Meh from the Worcester Refugee Assistance Project. The topic of discussion is Minority Mental Health – Children of Refugees Speak Out: http://www.wccatv.com/video/a-bridge-to-better-mental-health/BRIDGE27 WHAT IT’S WORTH is a WCCA TV show definitely worth watching! Host of the show Tommy Colletta talks to Judy and Robert about the 2016 Columbus Day Parade: http://www.wccatv.com/video/what-its-worth/WHATITSWORTH342 EXPOSURE WITH MOSHER is a show that spotlights entrepreneurs, innovators, and good news. Show host Amy Mosher Berry welcomes to the show Ike McBride, a Youth Development Professional/Trainer: http://www.wccatv.com/video/exposure-with-amy-mosher/EXPOSUREMOSHER67 CONNECTING THE DOTS is a non-traditional legal program with the emphasis on the attorney as a trusted advisor, with an interdisciplinary approach to solving life’s issues. Host of the show, Attorney Liz Myska, welcomes Peter Leasca, World War 2 Veteran: http://www.wccatv.com/video/connecting-the-dots/CONNECTINGTHEDOTS13 CLOSE TO HOME is a show about people and situations that demonstrate deep respect for mankind, hosted by Molly Finn. Molly welcomes John Souza and Bishop Michael Flynn to talk about Holy Love: http://www.wccatv.com/video/close-to-home/CLOSETOHOME478 VIDEO JAM is your source for eclectic music videos. Your favorite host Tracy Foley has been presenting mainstream and indie rock for more than 10 years on cable TV public access stations. Today’s playlist includes: Phil Wickman/ Your Love Awakens Me, Meresha/ Love Has Come, AKA V/ Always Go Home, Clay Melton Band/ Home, Tavares Now/ Heaven 24, The Coathangers/ Down Down, and more: http://www.wccatv.com/video/video-jam/VIDEOJAM911 And for all our country music fans, here comes another episode of VIDEO JAM COUNTRY. Spend an hour enjoying the latest and greatest in country music with host Tracy Foley. Featured playlist: Tony McKee/ Lightning Bugs, Michael Tyler/ Crazy Last Night, Ruthie Collins/ Dear Dolly, Wayne Garner/ Voodoo Queen, American Young/ Be Here, Doug Lawler/ Most of it Left, Leslie Cours Mather/ We Are America, Ryan Daniel/ Feel Good Feelin, Steve Dorian/ Edge Of 18, April Kry/ Fireflies, Casey Donahew/ Kiss Me, Skye Claire/ Pawnshop: http://www.wccatv.com/video/video-jam-country/VIDEOJAMCOUNTRY136 . Keep jammin’ with WCCA TV! BEN BEHIND THE SCENES is a show that features music videos, interviews, reviews, and short films. The show is hosted by Ben Allotey, one of the WCCA TV longest active producers. Tune into another episode of music and pure entertainment: http://www.wccatv.com/video/ben-behind-the-scenes/BENBEHINDTHESCENES14 STATIC FUSION is an alternative performance art and musical variety program produced with the facilities of WCCA TV. The show is put together by the creative genius of Jim Racicot and Uncle Allen. In this episode, Jim and Allen take us around kooky, quirky Worcester: http://www.wccatv.com/video/static-fusion/STATICFUSION SENIOR SPEAK is a show for seniors and by seniors hosted by Edith Morgan and the gang at Worcester’s Senior Center. Senior issues are discussed and a good time is had by all:http://www.wccatv.com/video/senior-speak/SENIORSPEAK650 . Senior Speak is recorded at the Worcester Senior Center, on Tuesdays at 2 PM. Stop by and be part of the show! Tune into another episode of SMART METERS. Dr. William Rea of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine discusses the issue of electromagnetic hypersensitivity, which has been associated with smart meter installations: http://www.wccatv.com/video/specials/ABOUTSMARTMETERS63 NUESTRA ESPERANZA is a Spanish-language religious program hosted by Lucy Tomey. The show has been airing on our channel since 1990! Programación christiana de inspiración en Español, de mas larga duración en WCCA TV desde el año 1990, anfitriona y productora Lucy Tomey: http://www.wccatv.com/video/nuestra-esperanza/NUESTRA42 A mile stone : Congratulations to Luz Silva and David Silva of El Joven celebrating their 15 year on WCCA TV. Thank you for all your great work. and God Bless you. LEARN, CREATE, CONNECT! Please consider making a donation today to WCCA TV, 415 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608 This entry was posted in Community, Events, Mailing List, Mauro, News, Public Access, Shows, Tracy and tagged City and neighborhood news, Community Media, Create and capture media, Events and Information, Film in Worcester, fun, Local News, Mauro DePasquale, media democracy, media training and workshops, Public Access, Public ACCESS MEDIA, TV 194, wcca tv, wccatv.com, Worcester MA, Worcester news, You are the media at WCCA TV on September 28, 2016 by mauro. WCCA TV NEWS and INFORMATION ROUND UP: September 26, 2016 NEWS FROM WCCA TV’s YOUTH MEDIA and FILM Department Video Maker’s Clubhouse 2016 has been posted on the WCCA website at http://www.wccatv.com/video/specials/VIDEOMAKERSCLUBHOUSE2016 This summer at WCCA TV we taught a group of aspiring video-makers about writing, producing, and editing their own videos. We had a blast creating our own short films and TV programs. PIPE ORGAN FESTIVAL WEEK AT THE AUD FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct 9 & 14, 2016 – Worcester Memorial Auditorium Extravaganza • Great Hall Concerts: The Mighty Kimball Pipe Organ —first Silent Film (with organ) ever at the AUD! • Memorial Hall—Chamber Music Concerts: The Finest Concert Acoustics in Worcester (7 sec. reverb.) – the first concerts ever in this space! Schedule of Events – Largest of the Year at AUD http://www.WorcAUD.com Oct 9 Sunday • Memorial Hall: 3PM Seele Musicale Chamber Ensemble, Alesia Tringale, soprano – acclaimed performances Memorial Hall Tour (Preservation Worcester) • 3:30 – Kimball Organ demo (WorcAGO) and Great Hall tour (Preservation Worcester) • 4PM William Ness in Concert – dazzling technique grips audiences with awe (Wagner Meistersingers, Vierne Symphony, Patriotic Masterpieces, Shostakovich Symphony) 5:30PM St John’s Schola Cantorum vocal ensemble – one of Worcester’s finest professional choirs 6PM Coriolis Chamber Players – a fresh approach to chamber works Memorial Hall Tours (Preservation Worcester) • 6:20 –Great Hall docent introduction (Preservation Worcester) • 6:30 PM Silent Film– Wings Over Worcester (WINGS-full-length 2-hour Academy-award-winning film) accpd by Peter Krasinski, international improvisation competition winner & silent film meister introduced with Veterans HonorGuard Oct 14 Friday 6PM String Quartet Concert – hear the mesmerizing warm sounds of this fine group Memorial Hall Tours • 6:30 – Kimball Organ demo and Great Hall tour • 7PM International Organist Peter Richard Conte introduced with Veterans HonorGuard – organist titulaire of one of the most famous and largest pipe organs in the world: Wanamakers Brainstorming Hooks/Headlines: • Fanfares to Replace The Sounds of Silence at the AUD • The Re-invigoration of a Worcester Jewel • Hand-Crafted Live Music Returns to AUD – First concerts since 1990s • Piping Hot! Organists Pull Out All The Stops at the AUD WCCA TV named to SHINE HALL OF FAME The award to be given to WCCA is induction to the SHINE Initiative Hall of Fame, in recognition of the exposure and voice Mauro, Adam, and the Staff at WCCA have provided the “SHINE Initiative” in promoting and sharing our mission with people throughout Worcester and nearby communities in Central Massachusetts. The event is October 5 at Mechanics Hall, Worcester. For tickets and information visit www.shineinitiative.org Wish a HAPPY 30th Birthday to WCCA TV Soapbox is all new in October. Join host Mauro DePasquale as he features Girls Inc., the Bull Mansion Restaurant in downtown Worcester, Worcester Center for Crafts, High Frequency Living and Smart Meters on Wednesdays at 8:30pm, Thursdays at 1pm, Saturdays at 10:30pm and Sundays at 6:30pm on WCCA TV Ch. 194 and live online those days and times at wccatv.com. See past episodes anytime at wccatv.com, video on demand. To be a guest on Soapbox email tracy@wccatv.org This entry was posted in Classes and Workshops, Community, Events, Mailing List, Mauro, News, Public Access, Youth and tagged City and neighborhood news, Community Media, Events and Information, Film in Worcester, fun, Local News, Mauro DePasquale, media democracy, media training and workshops, ORGAN FESTIVAL, Public Access, Public ACCESS MEDIA, TV 194, wcca tv, wccatv.com, Worcester Auditorium, Worcester news on September 26, 2016 by mauro. The “STOP” SMART METER PEOPLE are asking questions as they seek clarification relative to the so called “Smart Meter” controversy HALT SMART METER PEOPLE are asking questions as they seek clarification relative to the so called “Smart Meter” controversy: This query is pertinent to the question of cost overruns for the Worcester pilot program MA DPU 16-28 and the question of whether the National Grid Worcester pilot program should be extended MA DPU 16-149. In reference to the Sustainability Hub which is a cornerstone of National Grid’s smart meter pilot program in Worcester, it was recently reported in the press that: ”Since it opened in 2013, the hub has had more than 6,000 visitors.” http://www.wbjournal.com/article/20160523/PRINTEDITION/305209985/smart-grid-pilot-at-55m-and-counting Can MA ratepayers please receive the following clarifications:: 1.The Hub opened in Oct. of 2013, therefore we are approaching the 3 year mark in October 2016. Roughly, would this indicate that the average may have been 2,000 visitors per year? 2. How many hours for each year of the pilot program was the Sustainability Hub opened? 3. The Hub was used for many purposes, from having road race participants pick up numbers, to girl scout troops visit, to classes with students from Clark University, and many visitors came in groups. How did National Grid define a “Visitor?” 4. How many visitors to the Sustainability Hub were actually a. pilot participants who are not employees of National Grid or vendors, etc. * b. general public seeking information about smart meters and the pilot but not in the pilot? c. other NGrid has its own employees in the pilot program: http://www.telegram.com/article/20141128/NEWS/311289970/0/SEARCH 5. Of the 6,000 total number of visitors reported, what was the percentage whose visit was directly related to the pilot program? 6. Of the total number of hours the Sustainability Hub was open in the last 3 years, what was the percentage of hours that the Hub was used to directly serve the pilot program with face to face interactions in the center with customers? 7. When the staff of the Sustainability Hub was not directly interacting face to face with customers, what were their job responsibilities? Did the staff participate in surveys, social media, etc.? Is there a log of the tasks that were accomplished during the hours of operation? 8. Were the Hub hours convenient for customers? Were pilot related special event programs offered during the weekdays, or weeknights, or week-ends? How were they promoted? Thank you for your kind consideration of the question of $50,000 vs. $800,000 being charged to the MA ratepayers. Patricia Burke This entry was posted in Community, Events, Mauro, News, Public Access, Shows and tagged fun, National Grid, Public ACCESS MEDIA, rising electric bills, smart meters, TAX Payers, Worcester on September 23, 2016 by mauro. WCCA TV News and Information Round Up: November 9, 2016 The People’s Channel Are iPads in school a waste of money? Here is what one report says: http://www.emfacts.com/2015/11/are-ipads-in-schools-a-waste-of-money-oecd-report-says-yes/ http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/are-ipads-in-schools-a-waste-of-money-oecd-report-says-yes-20150914-gjmnqf.html#ixzz3qzEn4pAX Hoping to put college in your future? Come to an Adult College Fair! 3rd Floor, Denholm Building, 484 Main Street, Worcester, MA Get access to and information about college-level adult educational programs and financial aid. Anna Maria College \| Bay Path University \| Becker College \| Cambridge College Clark University \| Dean College \| Fitchburg State University \| Framingham State University Lesley University \| Mount Wachusett Community College \| Nichols College Quinsigamond Community College \| UMass Amherst \| Westfield State University Worcester State University \| Mass Bay Community College The Clemente Course in the Humanities (Bard College) \| and more FREE TAX SERVICE Worcester Free Tax Service Coalition (formerly Worcester Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition) would like to invite your organization to an information session on Wednesday, December 9th 2015 from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM at YWCA Central Massachusetts Board Room. Please enjoy free and delicious coffee/refreshments while learning how you can refer your clients to our free tax preparation service . Call Monica for details. Please feel free to contact me with your questions or comments! Thank you so much, and I hope you can make it on December 9th! Monica Vance Worcester Free Tax Service Coalition Intern United Way of Central Massachusetts 508-757-5631, x315 GOMEZ seeks a recount According to Worcester Magazine: http://worcestermag.com/2015/11/09/breaking-worcesters-gomez-says-he-will-seek-recount-in-council-race/37725 Are you ready for higher property taxes T&G writes: http://www.telegram.com/article/20151108/NEWS/151109283 This entry was posted in Community, Events, Mauro, News, Public Access, Shows, Workshops, Youth and tagged 194, Arts and Culture, fun, Local News Community News and events, Public ACCESS MEDIA, public access television, Regional leaders, wcca tv, wccatv.com, Worcester news on November 9, 2015 by mauro. WCCA TV News and Informatin Round Up: October 15, 2015 Subscribe to WCCA TV’s Newsletter TODAY . It’s good for you. Click here and join in on all the fun, and informative News and information. Learn why you will want to be a part of WCCA TV as a communty organization that stands for Media Democracy, Media Literacy and Creative Innovation: Legislators, Advocates, & Community Leaders Push for Justice Reinvestment BOSTON – During a Joint Judiciary Committee public hearing today legislators, advocates, and community leaders joined together to push for comprehensive criminal justice reform measures that include Justice Reinvestment as a core tenet. Those present included Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz (Boston) and Representative Mary Keefe (Worcester) who spoke on their jointly filed bill, the Justice Reinvestment Act (S. 64/ H. 1429). Fran Fjana, attorney with the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute and representative from the Jobs Not Jails Coalition; Pastor Roland E. Cooper, Senior Associate Pastor of Jubilee Christian Church in Boston; and Reverend Paul R. Ford, Executive Director of the Boston Workers Alliance also spoke in support of the bill. Incarceration is expensive, costing the Commonwealth $53,043 per inmate, per year, and comes with a 20% recidivism rate during the first year of release. It also disproportionately impacts Black and Latino communities, who comprise just under one fifth of the total state population, but over half of the inmate population in Department of Corrections (DOC) custody. The Justice Reinvestment Act seeks to address these economic and racial imbalances in the state’s criminal justice system. It includes four primary reforms in criminal sanctions: · the repeal of mandatory minimum sentences for drug crimes; · a reduction in certain non-violent felonies (e.g. shoplifting and larceny) to misdemeanors with shorter terms of incarceration; · the creation of medical parole regulations for inmates who are terminally ill or permanently incapacitated; and · the elimination of automatic collateral sanctions at the RMV for drug related offences that are unrelated to operating a vehicle. What sets the Justice Reinvestment Act apart from many criminal justice reform measures is that it also requires the savings accrued from these sentencing and reentry reforms to be calculated, tracked, and reinvested into community education and workforce development programs. “Policies from the failed War on Drugs have been disrupting communities, destroying families, and wasting taxpayer dollars for years. Massachusetts voters have told us time and time again that they don’t want their tax dollars wasted on punishing addicts, and instead want their government to focus on growing the economy and creating good jobs,” said Representative Mary Keefe (D-Worcester). “However, Massachusetts currently spends more than 570 million for the Department of Corrections operating budget and only 13 million for the Department of Early and Childhood Education. We need to move away from spending large portions of the state budget on increasing our prison and jail capacity, and start investing in programs that prevent people from committing crimes and going to prison in the first place. Justice Reinvestment ensures that we are focused on the priorities that the voters have demanded.” “Our corrections system is broken. Tax payers are footing a bill of over $53,000 per inmate, per year, with few returns on that investment,” said Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz (D-Boston). “Meanwhile, the criminalization and mass incarceration of our citizenry over the last several decades, particularly in communities of color, has widened disparities in access and opportunity at every stage of the lifespan. It’s time to end practices that drain state coffers, fill our prisons, and devastate communities, and to reinvest in programs that offer pathways out of poverty.” “The reforms proposed in the Justice Reinvestment Act could save the Commonwealth over $110 million, diminish racial disparities through repeal of mandatory minimum drug sentences, and promote reintegration of those processed through the system,” said Fran Fjana, representative from the Jobs Not Jails Coalition. “And changing the felony larceny threshold amount is a long overdue reform. Connecticut’s threshold amount is $2,000, Rhode Island is $1,500 while Massachusetts is $250, the third lowest in the country.” “The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world. The vast majority of those incarcerated are Black and Latino. Even in our own state, communities of color are paying a higher price for crime than are other communities,” said Pastor Roland E. Cooper, Senior Associate Pastor at Jubilee Christian Church in Boston. “I recently wrote a letter of recommendation for a young man who had been incarcerated, but who is now back home and trying to get a job. His record was an obstacle, but he was also unable to get a driver’s license, and so he was also unable to take care of his family. When a young man is locked away, it’s an expense on all of us. His family, his congregation, his community, all of us pay a price. When he comes home, the young man and his community continue to pay a price because there are so many barriers to getting and staying on the right path.” “Fighting for reforms to the criminal justice system has been a fundamental piece of the Boston Workers Alliance mission, since our founding in 2005,” said Reverend Paul R. Ford, Executive Director of the Boston Workers Alliance. “We work to empower the men and women who have been incarcerated and are seeking to successfully reenter society. People need to be able to get good paying jobs, regardless of their backgrounds and past mistakes. We need to divest from mass incarceration and invest in workforce development and training. The Boston Workers Alliance established itself in the fight for CORI reform five years ago, and we see the Justice Reinvestment Act as a next step in the fight for justice for our communities and for our members.” Caroline Sherrard Legislative Aide Office of Representative Mary Keefe State House, Room 473F Unemployment Rate Dropped to 4.6 Percent in September BOSTON, MA – October 15, 2015 -The state’s total unemployment rate dropped to 4.6 percent in September, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Thursday. The preliminary job estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate Massachusetts lost 7,100 jobs in September. The job losses occurred in Education and Health Services, Trade, Transportation and Utilities, Construction, and Manufacturing sectors. However, year-to-date Massachusetts has added 46,900 jobs. The preliminary estimates show 3,406,700 Massachusetts residents were employed in September, and 163,100 were unemployed, for a total labor force of 3,569,800. The labor force decreased by 21,900 from 3,591,700 in August, as 17,200 fewer residents were employed and 4,600 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. The statewide unemployment rate in August was 4.7 percent. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell 1.0 percent from 5.6 percent in The September state unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate of 5.1 percent reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “The Massachusetts unemployment rate continues to decline. Although the state experienced job losses in September, the overall jobs picture is strong,” Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald Walker, II said. The state’s labor force participation rate – the total number of residents 16 or older who worked or were unemployed and actively sought work in the last four weeks – decreased 0.4 of a percentage point to 64.9 over the month. The labor force participation rate over the year has decreased 0.6 of a percentage point compared to September 2015 estimates show that 3,406,800 residents were employed and 163,100 were unemployed. There were 35,400 fewer unemployed persons over the year compared to September 2014. The largest private sector percentage job gains over the year were in Professional, Scientific and Business Services; Leisure and Hospitality; and Education and Health September 2015 Employment Overview Leisure and Hospitality added 2,800 (+0.8%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Leisure and Hospitality added 10,000 (+2.9%) jobs. Financial Activities gained 900 (+0.4%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Financial Activities added 2,500 (+1.2%) jobs. Education and Health Services lost 4,700 (-0.6%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Education and Health Services gained 18,300 (+2.5%) jobs. Trade, Transportation and Utilities lost 3,000 (-0.5%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Trade, Transportation and Utilities gained 100 (0.0%) jobs. Construction lost 2,000 (-1.5%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Construction has added 2,200 (+1.7%) jobs. Manufacturing lost 1,700 (-0.7%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Manufacturing lost 600 (-0.2%) jobs. Other Services lost 800 (-0.6%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Other Services are up 3,100 (+2.3%) jobs. Information lost 700 (-0.8%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Information added 1,400 (+1.6%) jobs. Professional, Scientific and Business Services lost 200 (0.0%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Professional, Scientific and Business Services added 21,500 (+4.1 %) Government added 2,300 (+0.5%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Government gained 8,800 (+1.9%) jobs. Labor Force Overview The September estimates show 3,406,800 Massachusetts residents were employed and 163,100 were unemployed, for a total labor force of 3,569,800. The unemployment rate was 4.6 percent. The September labor force decreased by 21,900 from 3,591,700 in August, as 17,200 fewer residents were employed and 4,600 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. The labor force participation rate, the share of working age population employed and unemployed, was 64.9, a decrease of 0.4 of a percentage point over the month. The labor force was 3,100 below the 3,572,900 September 2014 estimate, with 32,500 more residents employed and 35,400 fewer residents unemployed. The unemployment rate is based on a monthly sample of households. The job estimates are derived from a monthly sample survey of employers. As a result, the two statistics may exhibit different monthly trends. The labor force is the sum of the numbers of employed residents and those unemployed, that is residents not working but actively seeking work in the last four weeks. Estimates may not add up to the total labor force due to rounding. Beginning with the March 2011 estimates, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has assumed responsibility for the production of the CES State and sub-state jobs estimates. BLS has also implemented methodological changes which may increase the month to month variability of the estimates. See Changes to procedures for producing Current Employment Statistics (CES) State estimates.< http://www.bls.gov/sae/cesprocs.htm> Local area unemployment statistics for September 2015 will be released on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. The preliminary October 2015 and revised September 2015 unemployment rate, labor force data and jobs estimates for Massachusetts will be released on Thursday, November 19, 2015. See the 2015 Media Advisory annual schedule http://lmi2.detma.org/lmi/Newsrelease/media2015.pdf for a complete list of release dates. Detailed labor market information is available at www.mass.gov/lmi. WCCA TV’s BANDEdge Local music spotlight THis weeks edition featured the cool 50’s jazz sounds of the Lou Borelli Octet. Here is what they thought of this episode: ” Love it. Thank you so much. Janet Borelli “ Watch BANDEdge ONLY on WCCA TV cable ch.194 or streaming live and free On-Demand at http://www.wccatv.com PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION EMPOWERS our mission at WCCA TV is to empower YOU ! She must know the value and effectiveness or else she wouldn’t be wasting her valuable time. Sometimes when I talk with our own longtime community volunteer producers they tell me when people compliment their shows, they find it humbling and almost unbelieveable that others take time to watch their simple public access TV program. It’s interesting to me, when it comes to PUBLIC ACCESS TV and those who make it have some difficulty to believe they can be so empowered through the medium of public access television / community media and that their simple local public access TV show actually can be and is seen by a very large mass audience. In Worcester it rivals many of our print and radio stations. It certainly outshines all including other TV stations, in it’s high level of local originated program volume and diversity. WCCA TV demystifies the process and provides the support, tools, education, and network capacity for everyone to share their story, experience, outreach, and contribute new and fresh ideas, to “Learn, Create and Connect”, as our slogan says. Let your Federal, state and local legislators know you value stations like WCCA TV and that you feel it is important for these public non-profit stations to thrive as “TV BY, FOR, and OF, the PEOPLE”. Thanks you to our volunteer producers, our staff of top professionals, and our viewers and supporters. YOU are WCCA TV. This entry was posted in Classes and Workshops, Community, Events, Mauro, News, Public Access, Shows, Workshops, Youth and tagged Community News, fun, MA, News adn Events, Public ACCESS MEDIA, public access television, wcca tv, Worcester, Worcester news on October 15, 2015 by mauro. WCCA TV IS YOUR TELEVISION MEDIA CENTER Happy October Everyone ! WCCA TV is TV BY FOR and OF The PEOPLE. It is your place to Learn, Create and Connect . Empower yourself with WCCA TV classes and workshops and community access television and media programs for ALL ages. For a hint of Worcester’s diversity and to what a public access regional leader is all about visit http://www.wccatv.com/video and see for your self. We are ALL ABOUT ACCESS. Make your own show, be a guest on our “easy access programs”. Ask about our membership programs for youth, individuals, and businesses and organizations. It’s all happening at WCCA TV. Contact Mauro at 508-755-1880 to learn more. We hope you enjoy our Community news TV and blog programs. Look for WCCA COMMUNITY NEWS on cable and on line, and also our WCCA TV News and Information Round Up on our website at wccatv.com Enjoy our beautiful New England Fall Season. See you on WCCA TV “The People’s Channel” This entry was posted in Community, Events, Mailing List, Mauro, News, Public Access, Shows, Workshops, Youth and tagged Community Media, Events, fun, Local News and information, Public ACCESS MEDIA, wcca tv, Worcester news on October 1, 2015 by mauro. WCCA TV NEWS and INFORMATION Round Up: Sept. 17, 2015 Colleen.Quinn@state.ma.us Unemployment Rate Remains at 4.7 Percent in August Colleen.Quinn@state.ma.us BOSTON, MA – September 17, 2015 -The state’s total unemployment rate remained at 4.7 percent in August, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced The new preliminary job estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate Massachusetts gained 7,200 jobs in August, marking the twelfth consecutive month of jobs gains. Year to date, Massachusetts has added 56,500 jobs. Preliminary August estimates show the number of employed residents declined by 20,600 and the number of unemployed residents decreased by 2,500, reducing the labor force by 23, 100. Over the year, the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell 0.9 percent from 5.6 percent in August 2014. The August state unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate of 5.1 “Massachusetts continues to add jobs that strengthen our economy, and the unemployment rate is holding steady, lower than the national average,” Labor and Workforce Development Secretary Ronald Walker, II said. “We recognize there are still more than 160,000 people looking for work, and are aligning strategies to better help them find employment.” August 2015 estimates show that 3,424,000 residents were employed and 167,500 were unemployed. There were 33,200 fewer unemployed persons over the year compared to Scientific and Business Services; Construction; and Information. August 2015 Employment Overview Leisure and Hospitality added 6,700 (+2.0%) jobs. Education and Health Services gained 2,300 (+0.3%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Education and Health Services gained 21,200 (+2.9%) jobs. Professional, Scientific and Business Services added 2,100 (+0.4%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Professional, Scientific and Business Services added 23,800 (+4.6%) jobs. Construction gained 1,500 (+1.1%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Construction Financial Activities added 900 (+0.4%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Financial Activities added 2,700 (+1.3%) jobs. Information gained 800 (+0.9%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Information added Trade, Transportation and Utilities added 600 (+0.1%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Trade, Transportation and Utilities gained 15,500 (+2.8%) jobs. Other Services added 300 (+0.2%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Other Services Government lost 1,800 (-0.4%) jobs over the month. Over the year, Government gained The August estimates show 3,424,000 Massachusetts residents were employed and 167,500 were unemployed, for a total labor force of 3,591,500. The unemployment rate was 4.7 percent. The August labor force decreased by 23,100 from 3,614,600 in July, as 20,600 fewer residents were employed and 2500 fewer residents were unemployed over the month. The labor force participation rate, the share of working age population employed and unemployed, was 65.3, a decrease of 0.5 of a percentage point over the month. The labor force was 24,400 above the 3,567,100 August 2014 estimates. Local area unemployment statistics for August 2015 will be released on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. The preliminary September 2015 and revised August 2015 released on Thursday, October 15, 2015. www.mass.gov/lmi . The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of the State Treasurer Treasurer Goldberg Hosts Regional Wage Equality Roundtable in Highlights Commitment to Engage Directly with Private Employers Across SHREWSBURY, MA – State Treasurer Deb Goldberg and her statewide Advisory Committee on Wage Equality will host a panel discussion this afternoon at the UMass Medical School’s Commonwealth Medicine campus. They will collaborate with business and thought leaders from across the Greater Worcester region to explore and develop best practices to close the wage gap. “Wage equality is a business imperative critical to the economic stability of our state,” said Treasurer Deb Goldberg. “These regional roundtables will help develop strategies for eliminating the wage gap across public and private sectors.” Today’s discussion will be the third in a series of five regional roundtables where the Treasurer and her Advisory Committee solicit input on closing the wage gap from business leaders, academics, and employees. The Committee will then use this data to develop a wage equality toolkit for businesses and organizations. The panel will includeKristin Lewis, Vice President of Government Affairs and Public Policy at Tufts Health Plan, Paul Matthews, Executive Director of the 495/MetroWest Partnership, Joyce A. Murphy, Executive Vice Chancellor of Commonwealth Medicine, UMass Medical School, Maeghan Silverberg, Chief of Staff of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, Steve Tolman, President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO and Reverend Liz Walker, Pastor of the Roxbury Presbyterian Church. “Wage equity in Massachusetts is an issue we should all take seriously,” said Murphy, the Executive Vice Chancellor of Commonwealth Medicine. “The Commonwealth’s fiscal strength is rooted in its wage earners, and closing the wage gap is crucial for economic vitality.” In March Treasurer Goldberg announced the creation of a new statewide Advisory Committee on Wage Equality, focused on helping both government agencies and private employers to review their pay structure and put a clearer focus on pay equity in hiring decisions and salary offers. Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh, a leader on wage equality through his Women’s Workforce Council, serves as the honorary chair of the committee. Today is our United Way’s 22nd Annual Day of Caring. There will be 1300 volunteers all over central Massachusetts engaged in 75 service projects; 1300 volunteers all making a difference; 1300 volunteers all “Living My rough math shows that in our 22 years of Day of Caring more than 20,000 people have volunteered and more than 100,000 hours of service has been performed. To all volunteers, to all businesses and organizations – THANK YOU! We will be hosting a lunch gathering/celebration at noon at the Italian American Cultural Center at 28 Mulberry Street. In addition to a tasty and nutritious meal and many, many smiles from the volunteers; we will be making 2 presentations: the Spirit of Volunteerism Award, and a special surprise announcement. We hope that you will join us. Finally – We wish to bring great and positive attention: to our sponsors, to all businesses participating (I believe that every one is a member of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce!), to our volunteers, to the service projects, and to the spirit of volunteerism. Please follow us on Facebook (United Way of Central Massachusetts) and on Twitter @UnitedWayofCM. We will be using the hashtag of #DoC2015. Take photos and post them too. Finally – Thank You to all of you; Day of Caring is a HUGE undertaking; what all of you teach me is that Day of Caring happens every day in our lives. Thanks! Tim Garvin Worcester residents envision sports facility at Wyman-Gordon property By Brad Petrishen Telegram & Gazette Staff WORCESTER – In a meeting in which ideas for the land ranged from well-groomed townhouses to the relocation of the police station, Canal District residents Wednesday settled upon a premier athletic complex as the preferred future for the long-vacant Wyman-Gordon property. Whether such a vision will ever come to reality will depend upon a litany of factors – including acquisition of the site and potentially costly cleanup – but city officials Wednesday said the session was a step in the right direction. “Tonight was an educational exercise,” Michael E. Traynor, the city’s chief development officer, said following a 90-minute meeting at the Crompton Collective. About 30 people, including area professors, businessmen and politicians, turned out to discuss ideas for the site, which the Worcester Redevelopment Authority is working to redevelop as part of a larger urban renewal plan. As part of that process, the city is required to solicit public input. Wednesday night, Jeff Fasser, a project manager hired by the WRA, got the discussion going by presenting meeting participants with three concepts for the 14-acre property. The concepts, which were displayed on maps, were only for the purposes of inspiring discussion, he said, not concrete suggestions. The options were a new police station, a neighborhood of townhouses or an athletic complex. While housing and mixed-use development were supported by many in attendance, the idea that excited people the most was the athletic complex. Ramon Borges-Mendez, an associate professor of international development at Clark University, said he believes an Olympic-size pool would be a huge asset to Worcester because they are scarce in New England. City businessman Allen Fletcher said he liked the idea of a multisport facility, perhaps one that could include a pool, hockey rink, practice field and/or open space. The idea, he and others said, would be to build something that would attract visitors to the city and at the same time spruce up the blighted area. “Wide open and desolate” were the words state Rep. Mary Keefe, D-Worcester, used to describe that part of her district. She suggested a school as a possible addition, noting children who live there now are bused to schools in other sections of the city. Paul Harrington, owner of Paul’s Auto Glass on Madison Street, said whatever the future of the space, traffic will be a prime concern. “There’s nothing there now, and traffic is a mess,” he said. Before city officials can worry about traffic, though, there remain more immediate obstacles in the path to redeveloping the site. The former longtime home of metal-part manufacturer Wyman-Gordon, the property is now owned by Precision Castparts Corp., an Oregon company that was recently bought by business magnate Warren Buffet. Mr. Traynor said the city has not reached out to Precision to discuss the future of the site. Even if the owners were willing to sell – or the city decided to take it via eminent domain – the property is likely contaminated, and could cost many millions to clean. Mr. Traynor said that for now, the city’s focus is on soliciting feedback from residents to assist in the larger urban renewal plan. He said the hope is to submit such a plan to the state Department of Housing and Community Development by the end of the year. Even if the plan was approved, the city would not be guaranteed state funding. Rather, it would likely have to petition to the Legislature if it wanted funding, Mr. Traynor said, since a state-created pot of money for urban renewal projects has long since dried up. SO CALLED SMART METER Watch by Pat Burke https://malegislature.gov/Events/EventDetail?eventId=2215&eventDataSource=Hearings There are 27 bills listed and the smart meter bill is currently scheduled to be heard last. https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2868 This entry was posted in Classes and Workshops, Community, Events, Mauro, News, Public Access, Shows, Website, Workshops, Youth and tagged Community, Community News, Events, fun, Local News, Public ACCESS MEDIA, wcca tv, Worcester news on September 17, 2015 by mauro. WCCA NEWS and INFORMATION ROUND UP: August 15, 2015 NOTE this blog may be updated Try to make this fabulous event TODAY at Mechanics Hall Hosted by the Massachusetts Preservation Society. http://www.mapreservationconference.org/ ACE’s 2015 Annual Meeting http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=4a05ec8c0bda4fb24e82ebca2&id=647dfc545d&e=a4578b3f6f Our 2015 Annual Meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 26th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm in the Saxe Room at the Worcester Public Library (http://acechildren.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4a05ec8c0bda4fb24e82ebca2&id=8a747d7083&e=a4578b3f6f) The meeting is free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served. We encourage everyone to attend, hear about our past year. For Immediate Release: 8/13/15 Media Contact: John Hill, 508-799-1175 City, partners to outline Union Hill Revitalization Initiative Projects already under way to improve, stabilize neighborhoods Worcester, MA – The City of Worcester’s Union Hill Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative is already helping to make the city’s Union Hill neighborhood a safer and more attractive place to live. Local and state officials as well as representatives from the Oak Hill Community Development Corporation, Habitat for Humanity, and Worcester Academy will gather on Monday, August 17 to discuss the comprehensive strategy, its progress and goals. WHAT: Press conference to discuss the revitalization initiatives that are planned, programmed, and/or currently underway on Union Hill WHEN: 3:30 p.m., Monday, August 17 WHERE: Worcester Academy Alumni House, 51 Providence Street, Worcester The ceremony will include a brief walk up the street to view the progress of current Through the federal Community Development Block Grant program, the City of Worcester in investing $4 million towards a plan that includes improvements in: public health and safety, housing and code enforcement, and street and sidewalk. Projects include housing rehabs, new sidewalks, road resurfacing, and school health partnerships. The efforts are the result of cooperation among multiple City of Worcester’s multiple departments and divisions, in collaboration with the Oak Hill Community Development Corporation, Habitat for Humanity, Worcester Academy, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD), and community residents. John F. Hill CAR WASH and LEMONADE STAND From MT. Carmel Parish in support of their youth education classes CYC. End of Summer Celebration – Car Wash and Lemonade Stand – Sunday, September 20th from 8:30 – 12:30 p.m. We are looking for donations of baked goods for our Lemonade Have a great weekend everyone ! This entry was posted in Community, Events, News, Public Access, Youth and tagged Community Television, fun, Local News, Massachusetts, Public ACCESS MEDIA, wcca tv, Worcester, Worcester MA, Worcester news on August 14, 2015 by mauro.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2276
__label__wiki	0.70007	0.70007	Touch of Black: a housing bubble song parody Here's a little song I wrote. It will only appeal to that small slice of people who are both Housing Doomers and Deadheads. Must be getting ugly, the Fed keeps cutting rates Make my love a morning coffee, milk's six dollars Global shortage of wheat and rice, buy a bread loaf, curse the price Mortgage brokers' wrists are sliced, but its all right I will get by, I will get by, I will get by, I will survive You own two condos, don't pout, cut your price and get out Once you get the gist of it, its all right Farewell McMansion, hello shack, Bernanke must be smoking crack Every Greenspan's bubble's got a touch of black Its a lesson to me, the flippers and Mozilos and the thieves The orange midget we all think of, I hope he gets some prison love I know the mortgage is in arrears, Grandma eats her Alpo in tears It's even worse than it appears, but it's all right Corn is used for gasoline, inflation's running in the teens The Bear Stearns bailout was obscene, but it's all right The tan is on the man it fits, dumped his stock 'fore the shit hit Whistle through your teeth and spit, but it's all right Oh well a touch of black, lets you know the dollar's whacked, Bernanke must be smoking crack, but it's all right Its a lesson to me, the Conrads and the Dodds and Barney The FOAs do what they're told, the Congressmen are bought and sold By W.C. Varones - June 30, 2008 No comments: Links to this post Bill Clinton says Barack Obama must 'kiss my ass' for his support It has long been known that Mr Clinton is angry at the way his own reputation was tarnished during the primary battle when several of his comments were interpreted as racist. But his lingering fury has shocked his friends. The Democrat told the Telegraph: "He's been angry for a while. But everyone thought he would get over it. He hasn't. I've spoken to a couple of people who he's been in contact with and he is mad as hell. "He's saying he's not going to reach out, that Obama has to come to him. One person told me that Bill said Obama would have to quote kiss my ass close quote, if he wants his support. Has Clinton been seen in Orlando lately? Racial slurs targeting Barack Obama were discovered spray painted tonight on dozens of city vehicles in Orlando. The vandalism happened in a City of Orlando parking lot on the corner of south and orange. Phrases including “Obmama smokes crack” and others phrases with racial slurs were written in blue spray paint on the white city cars and trucks. Other vehicles appeared to have had their gas tanks tampered with. Along with the paint, hundreds of business cards were left on windshields. The cards contain criticism of Obama on one side, and support for Hillary Clinton and her family on the other side. The number of calls is astrological From a suicide hotline counselor getting lots of calls from housing bubble victims: “We're seeing people from all stratospheres calling in,” Penrod said. Mmmm... movies Looks like a good start to the summer season. I want to see Dark Knight and Gonzo. Bummer about Hancock. Don't fall for the "Second Amendment" scam! Taranto: "The [Supreme] Court would have us believe that over 200 years ago, the Framers made a choice to limit the tools available to elected officials wishing to regulate civilian uses of weapons," Justice John Paul Stevens writes in a brave dissent in District of Columbia v. Heller, the just-decided case striking down the federal district's near-total ban on firearms. Stevens is right. Who are they trying to kid? And yet a razor-thin majority of the deeply divided justices expect the American people to swallow this hoax. Supporters of this so-called right to keep and bear arms claim that it dates to 1791. (That faux precision is a nice touch--not 1790 or 1795 but 1791.) A bunch of dead white males are supposed to have gotten together and assembled something called a "bill of rights." The more extreme exponents of this view claim that the so-called bill limits the tools available to elected officials not just with regard to firearms but a whole host of other things: "freedom of religion," "freedom of speech," "cruel and unusual punishment," etc., etc. If you don't read Scalia's opinion in its entirety, at least read Taranto's summary/skewering of the idiot Stevens. That tone is strangely familiar Did Alec Baldwin become a realtor? Use headphones if you're going to play this at work. HT: HousingPANIC. Glimmer of hope For the real victims of the mortgage fiasco, those who were responsible with their money and lived within their means, there may be a glimmer of hope. Check out this link from Craigslist which searches the East Bay area for real estate for sale with the word foreclosure in the description. You get a pretty healthy return. And if you drill it down to Antioch or Pittsburg then you start to see downright bargains. Now no one who commutes to SF for work would ever consider those 2 places but the point is that it used to be far out Sacramento, Fairfield and Vacaville “suffering” huge housing price declines. It appears the wave of value loss is moving west and starting to penetrate even the traditionally impregnable Bay Area. Are we recommending buying a home? Probably not, but the tunnel is no longer pitch black. By Negocios Loucos - June 26, 2008 No comments: Links to this post Ben Bernanke hates old people Despite skyrocketing food and energy costs, Ben Bernanke insists on destroying the dollar to help out his Wall Street buddies. Meanwhile, Grandma gets a 2% Social Security increase as her food and utility bills increase by double digits. Alpo, anyone? Negative real interest rates. Very negative real interest rates for a very long time. Any questions? He's got a point there Pornographer says "orgy" is a more popular Google search than "apple pie." And if the community is searching for orgies, then orgies obviously don't violate "community standards." More from Reuters: Hillary Clinton's fellow Senate Democrats embraced her on Tuesday with a pair of standing ovations, tears and cheers as she returned to the U.S. Capitol from her historic yet unsuccessful presidential bid. Players, you have thirty seconds. Please name the Elton John song they played over the Senate loudspeaker. By Charlie McDanger - June 24, 2008 No comments: Links to this post How's that for precision Reuters reports: One threat to babies is cytomegalovirus, which infects 27,002 newborn annually, causing deafness and mental retardation. Less jobs, more eBay! McCain: America doesn't need a President who understands economics; people can just trade junk on eBay for a living! The presumptive Republican presidential nominee regularly asserts that 1.3 million people worldwide "make a living off EBay." He holds up the figure as evidence the world's largest Internet auctioneer is a model for job and economic growth. McCain, seeking to address voter anxiety about the economy, uses EBay to signal that he is "fundamentally optimistic about the capacity of the U.S. economy to innovate, for that innovation to give new opportunities for jobs," said Doug Holtz-Eakin, the candidate's senior economic adviser. "We shouldn't be obsessed with looking backwards all the time, and saying, `Gee, where did those jobs go?'" This affection for EBay as an engine for job creation, however, confounds economists such as Betsey Stevenson, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia. "In terms of jobs, there's no net increase in GDP that comes from trading stuff that's already made," said Stevenson, author of a study on the Internet and employment levels. "New people selling stuff out of their closet on EBay isn't growing the economy." Hat tip to DV. Somebody is waking up to the fact that no-money down home purchases with fake down payments might pose a risk to the taxpayers who are guaranteeing them. So that's why they make the big bucks Those Harvard boys are pretty quick: Harvard U Says Housing Crisis Worst In 50 Years. Thanks for the news, guys! I suppose that next you're going to tell us that gasoline is getting expensive? George Carlin, RIP George Carlin was an angry left libertarian. I'm an angry right libertarian. But the left/right distinction is miniscule. It's really the path you take to libertarianism. Once you get to libertarianism, the scales fall from your eyes and the old left and right are equally distasteful. "Did you take out the garbage?" and "We really need a new kitchen" 'Don't ask, don't tell' hits women hardest Failed product launches from 2004 President Brie. Kanye West: the video A couple years ago, we linked to one of the greatest song parodies of all time, George Bush Don't Like Black People. Now, someone has put together a video: B of A wrote the Dodd-Shelby bill Our friend T-Dub alerts us: Not only did Dodd get bribed with special mortgage rates from the orange midget, he drafted BofA’s recommendations almost verbatim at the taxpayer’s expense: National Review Online has obtained an internal Bank of America "discussion document" (pdf here) on the subject of the FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act of 2008, a.k.a. the Dodd-Shelby mortgage-lender bailout bill. Yesterday, Tim Carney reported that the prevailing sentiment on Capitol Hill is that the Dodd-Shelby bill "is exactly what Bank of America and Countrywide wanted." BofA is in the process of acquiring Countrywide. Countrywide is currently embroiled in a scandal over its V.I.P. program, under which several powerful politicians, including Sen. Chris Dodd, got preferential loan rates. This discussion document (dated March 11, 2008) would appear to support the contention that BofA essentially wrote the bailout section of the bill. Almost all of BofA's preferences are mirrored in the Dodd-Shelby legislation. The BofA document even offers PR tips, such as "We believe that any intervention by the federal government will be acceptable only if it is not perceived as a bail-out of the bond market." This is really starting to stink. Hopefully it takes Dodd and Conrad down. Bill Miller: a monkey and his typewriter Legendary investor Bill Miller of the Legg Mason Value Trust beat the S&P 500 for 15 years in a row, through 2005. Genius, or monkey on a typewriter? If we assume that performance is completely random and half of all portfolio managers beat the index in any given year, the laws of probability say that in any given 15 years, one in 32,768 portfolios will have a perfect streak. Are there that many mutual funds out there? No, perhaps 9000 or so. But the 32,768 figure is in any given 15 years. Bill Miller started managing the fund in 1982, meaning he's had 11 different possible 15-year streaks of full calendar years (1983-1997, 1984-1998, ... 1993-2007). Divide the 32,768 by Miller's 11 chances, and one in 2979 portfolio managers should accomplish the feat with that many opportunities. Further, Miller likely benefited from growth in assets under management. As his fund put up strong performance, more investors bought his fund, pushing it from a small fund in 1990 to a behemoth in 2005. This meant he constantly had more money to invest in the stocks he already owned, pushing them ever higher. But even if several portfolio managers could be expected to beat the S&P 500 over that time frame, Bill Miller could still be a genius, right? Performance like that could be due to brilliance rather than randomness. Let's see how we'd be doing if we bought Miller's fund at the end of 2005 (Miller in blue): Ouch! That's gotta hurt! Miller's fund is down almost 40% while the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Vanguard Value Index are flat to up 10%. Miller's recent performance is so bad that he now lags the S&P 500 for the trailing 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods. What brought Miller to this point? Let's see what he held as of 12/31/2007. A Who's Who of disasters: Countrywide Financial UPDATE 7/12: I forgot to mention Freddie Mac! Verdict: monkey. LMVTX LMVRX LM How old is John McCain? He's so old that his young-enough-to-be-his-daughter trophy wife, for whom he dumped the woman who loyally waited for him while he was a POW, is old. Groundskeeper Willie does Reverend Wright Royal Bank of Scotland: "A very nasty period is soon to be upon us - be prepared," said Bob Janjuah, the bank's credit strategist. A report by the bank's research team warns that the S&P 500 index of Wall Street equities is likely to fall by more than 300 points to around 1050 by September as "all the chickens come home to roost" from the excesses of the global boom, with contagion spreading across Europe and emerging markets. Speaking of Short Opportunities - WB And I don't mean Warner Brothers because the chances that the Coyote catches the Road Runner are far greater than Wachovia's business model ultimately succeeding. So Bloomberg today reports that Wachovia made a statement regarding their Option ARM loans: "Wachovia is contacting applicants through independent mortgage brokers to ensure ``the customer understands the key features of the Pick-A-Payment loan product,''" Now the goto response here is - well you better be sure it's a verbal communication because I would imagine the majority of these people are illiterate, don't speak English or are blind. So what happens when the individual who signed up for the truly amoral loan is made aware of their predicament? Before you answer that question look at this stellar piece of business practice: "Once option-ARM borrowers' loan balances reach a predetermined limit of 125 percent of the mortgage amount, Wachovia requires higher payment rates." Ok so say the part time DJ who spends his days working as a bus driver and makes $30,000/year is contacted regarding his $500,000 loan. (How did he get that loan? His heart was confirmed to be beating at the time of the closing.) Now he paid the minimum for 2 years and added to the principle so that he hit the magic 125% mark and now owes $625,000. Now imagine that DJ SelfDestruction lives in Sacramento, California and housing prices in his neighborhood have fallen 40%. So now the house he "purchased" for $500,000 is worth $300,000. And finally he is told that he no longer can pay the $400/month he's been paying and must come up with $5,000/month to pay off the mortgage. So again I state the obvious which is the Coyote is much more likely to catch the Road Runner than Wachovia recover their money. L.A. Times Blog: "PFF Chief Executive Kevin McCarthy said in an interview that his bank started pulling back on land loans two years ago, anticipating a downturn like "the normal economic cycles we've always had out here." "But nobody foresaw what would happen to the housing market, or that sub-prime mortgages would collapse so completely," he said. Nobody foresaw? W.C. Varones readers did. Will the Friends of Angelo scandal derail the Dodd/Frank bailout of the bad lenders in the mortgage industry? The media and Congressional Republicans are starting to run with the story. Al Gore burns the midnight oil If global warming is true, it must be getting pretty hot in Tennessee right now: In the year since Al Gore took steps to make his home more energy-efficient, the former Vice President’s home energy use surged more than 10%, according to the Tennessee Center for Policy Research. “A man’s commitment to his beliefs is best measured by what he does behind the closed doors of his own home,” said Drew Johnson, President of the Tennessee Center for Policy Research. “Al Gore is a hypocrite and a fraud when it comes to his commitment to the environment, judging by his home energy consumption.” In the past year, Gore’s home burned through 213,210 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, enough to power 232 average American households for a month. No words of contempt are strong enough to describe the arrogant hypocrite Al Gore. If he believes the global warming hysteria he's pushing, he should give up his private jets and mansion and get his fat ass on a bicycle. Actor Ed Begley Jr. does it. Hell, I ride a bike to work and I don't even believe in global warmism. That's me in the corner tiger woods ties Rocco Mediate 18th hole U.S. Open Torrey Pines June 15, 2008 Sharp-eyed readers may spot W.C. Varones in the crowd at the 18th hole yesterday. Also present: Mr. and Mrs. I.P. Freely and Travis-T. Beggar nation Americans crossing the border to buy subsidized gas in Mexico: A surge of drivers from the United States eager to escape record high gasoline prices flooded gas stations near the border crossing Saturday. Motorists with California plates moved steadily through service stations. [...] Lopez estimated that demand was up 30 percent from an ordinary weekend. Workers at the stations surveyed attributed the increase to motorists from the United States. Mexican gasoline comes from Pemex, the national oil company, and is subsidized by the federal government. Regular unleaded (87 octane) gasoline sells for $2.54 per gallon in the city, premium (91 octane) for $3.20 per gallon and diesel for $2.20 per gallon. WSJ: Investigate the "Friends of Angelo" Harsh: So after calling the CEO of a company with various matters before the Senate, asking for a loan and then receiving at least two sweetheart deals, Mr. Conrad now says: "I did not think for one moment – and no one ever suggested to me – that I was getting preferential treatment." Lawyers will immediately wonder if this isn't a version of the "ostrich defense," which judges describe during jury instruction as willful blindness or deliberate ignorance. For what other reason, besides preferential treatment, would one call the CEO of the mortgage company? Does Mr. Conrad call August Busch IV when he wants to buy a six-pack? [...] The same goes for Senator Christopher Dodd (D., Conn.), who chairs the very Banking Committee responsible for drafting the laws that govern Countrywide's market. Mr. Dodd is still in denial mode, but so far no one has knocked down the Portfolio.com story that he received discounted loans as part of Countrywide's "Friends of Angelo" program. [...] Democrats in Congress are trying to pass a bailout for mortgage borrowers and lenders like Countrywide, and they have been holding reform of Fannie Mae and its cousin Freddie Mac hostage to get President Bush to agree. Mr. Dodd is one of the main hostage-takers. It is time he and Mr. Frank dropped this political ransom-taking and finally subjected Fannie and Freddie to tough oversight. This means giving a regulator the power to set their capital ratios and portfolio securities limits, so that taxpayers have some protection against their potential losses. Meanwhile, until it is clear how much Countrywide will benefit from Senator Dodd's proposed $300 billion mortgage rescue – and exactly how Mr. Dodd came to do business with Countrywide – Congress should call a halt to legislating bailouts. Taxpayers deserve no less. The housing crash: a Democratic scandal? As the old man's Presidential campaign mutters along, and John Ensign would be thrilled to only lose a handful of Senate seats, and Republican hopes look generally bleak, Republicans should mine the rich material of the housing bubble. As housing prices continue to plummet through the summer and fall, the housing bubble and crash and ensuing economic fallout is sure to rank high on the list of issues in voters' minds. And so far, it appears to be an overwhelmingly Democratic scandal: * Fannie Mae is at the heart of the problem for using its government-sponsored status to guarantee billions of dollars in bad loans that never should have been made. Fannie Mae's guarantees helped kick off the easy-credit lending spree that created the bubble. Fannie Mae is essentially a personal enrichment vehicle for Democratic functionaries like Franklin Raines and Jim Johnson, who became obscenely wealthy by being appointed to lead the government-sponsored enterprise. Fannie Mae will likely require a massive taxpayer bailout as more loans continue to go bad. * Housing bubble poster boy Angelo Mozilo of Countrywide had a "Friends of Angelo" program where he gave mortgage discounts to legislators and policymakers, the overwhelming majority of whom are Democrats, including Senator Chris Dodd, Senator Kent Conrad, and the aforementioned Jim Johnson. The highest-profile Republican named in the scandal so far is already-disgraced ex-HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson. These special loans appear to be a clear violation at least of Congressional ethics rules, if not of laws. * Foreclosure Queen Laura Richardson, Democratic Congresswoman from Long Beach, defaulted eight times on three houses, and is now being sued over a very fishy rescinding of a foreclosure. Special treatment, anyone? From a policy substance perspective, it's clear that liberal (i.e. expansionist goverment) policies contributed to the bubble. "Affordable ownership" programs threw credit standards out the window and had the perverse effect of driving housing prices to levels that were far from affordable. The solution is a return to a private market where the lenders bear the risks of the loans they make (yes, securitization and sale of loans to foolish third parties was also a huge problem, but the buyers have wised up to that!). Over time, houses will return to prices where average families can afford them with a 20% down payment and a 30-year, fixed-rate loan. To be fair, Bush's "ownership society" push and related actions at HUD contributed to the bubble. But Bush is on his way out. It would be nice to send the corrupt Fannie Mae and some Congressional Democrats with him. Greenspan's Body Count: the one that got away Alan Greenspan almost claimed the life of Kim Holloway of Florida. Fortunately, she survived, though her story is far from happy: Kim Holloway's efforts to avoid foreclosure ended up costing her ownership of her home - and, she says, nearly her life. She says Brandon-based Home Savers Plus of Tampa Bay Inc. promised to rescue her from foreclosure, but instead stole her Bradenton home, which sits on land that's been in her family for more than a century. She says the company conned her and her daughters into signing away the deed, then sold the house to a Georgia woman who's now suing to evict them. Holloway is fighting in court to regain possession of her home, but says the ordeal has been so stressful that she attempted suicide. "After I found out what was going on, I really didn't want to live," Holloway said. "I almost killed myself in October - OD'd (on prescription drugs). I just wanted to die." Serial killer Alan Greenspan was sloppy on this one. Greenspan's Body Count remains at thirty-four: I was at a golf tournament yesterday, and a hockey match broke out I thought my air horn would be the most excitement at the US Open, but I couldn't compete with this: Australian golfer Adam Scott's caddie was involved in a physical altercation that ended with two spectators being arrested during the second round at the US Open. Caddie Tony Navarro went outside the ropes on the final hole of the day to confront the two apparently unruly spectators. According to a police spokesman, a physical scuffle ensued, after which two male spectators were arrested and charged with being "drunk in public". They were escorted to a local jail to sober up. And you thought golf was boring. Greenspan's Body Count: from anecdotes to data I know there are still some unbelievers out there. Despite all of the anecdotal evidence I've presented, you still don't think people commit suicide over Greenspan's housing crash. Well, here's a little data from one epicenter of the housing bubble. Suicide calls up 87% in Palm Beach County: The 24-hour crisis line, 211, has received 87% more calls this year from Palm Beach County residents considering suicide than in the same time period last year. One reason for this, said Susan Buza, 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Executive Director, is the sagging economy. “We’ve gotten almost three times as many calls this year from people who are thinking about suicide because of financial problems,” Buza said. The time periods compared were January 1 through June 10, 2007 and the same period in 2008. 211 received 137 Palm Beach County suicide calls in 2007 and 256 calls in 2008. In 2007, 15 callers said they were considering suicide because they were homeless, had a home in foreclosure, had lost their job or didn’t have enough money to pay their bills. In 2008, 44 suicidal callers gave one of those reasons as the main cause of their distress. As we've said before, we are dramatically understating Greenspan's Body Count, as many suicides are not reported in the media. Nevertheless, Greenspan's Body Count remains at thirty-four: A fairy tale Laura Rowley has an allegory for the housing bubble. You'll recognize the ending. Dirtier and dirtier Orange midget gave special deals on mortgages to Senators. Sen. Kent Conrad, a North Dakota Democrat, said in an interview Friday that he became a customer of Countrywide in 2002 after telling Mr. Johnson, a longstanding friend, that he was in the market for a loan for a vacation home in Bethany Beach, Del. Mr. Johnson recommended calling directly to Angelo Mozilo, Countrywide's chairman and chief executive officer. Sen. Conrad, along with fellow Democrat Sen. Christopher Dodd of Connecticut, whose name has also surfaced as possibly receiving special treatment on a home loan with Countrywide, denies that he sought special rates on loans. Still, the revelations began to trigger political fallout Friday. "It would be outrageous if we don't [hold] hearings with an allegation like this," Rep. Mark Souder (R., Ind.) said on the Fox Business Network. The "Friends of Angelo" loans to prominent people have become a growing embarrassment both to the borrowers and Bank of America Corp., which plans to acquire Countrywide. Wednesday, Mr. Johnson resigned as an adviser to Democratic presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama in the wake of Wall Street Journal reports about more than $7 million of loans he received from Countrywide. Greenspan's human toll Sometimes we may be too flippant about Greenspan's Body Count. This post is not in that category. You may want to cry if you read what Greenspan has done here. Don't click unless you are braced to be outraged and depressed. No they're not; they're priced in Bernanke Bucks Marc Faber: Stocks, real estate, and oil are overvalued. No, they're not. Stocks are real businesses. Real estate is a roof over your head. Oil makes things go. Bernanke Bucks, however, are not worth the paper they're printed on, as they are backed by nothing other than the Fed, Congress, and Bushie, all of whom are doing everything in their power to devalue them. Well, OK, I'll admit real estate is still overvalued. Jingle mail, jingle mail, jingle all the way The WSJ: Next month, Michelle Augustine plans to walk away from her four-bedroom house in a Sacramento, Calif., subdivision and let the property fall into foreclosure. But before doing so, she hopes to lock in the purchase of another home nearby. "I can find the same exact house as what I live in right now for half the price," says Ms. Augustine, 44 years old, who runs a child-care service out of her home. She says she soon will be unable to afford her monthly payments, which will jump to $4,000 from $3,300 in August, and she doesn't want to continue to own a home that is now worth $200,000 less than what she paid for it two years ago. If you're significantly underwater on your house, do what Michelle is doing. Is protecting your FICA score really worth losing hundreds of thousands of dollars? Once you buy a new house for half the price of your current house, who gives a shit about your FICA score anyway? Overheard in Del Mar Someone who had changed careers, catching up with an old colleague: "I'll be the first to admit that I wasn't the smartest engineer around. But the smartest real estate agent? By orders of magnitude." If you're a smelly hippie with eight kinds of drugs in your system and you crap your pants when the police confront you at a protest, it must be a top secret anti-hippie weapon: Political activists planning protest rallies at the upcoming Democratic Convention in Denver have their stomachs in knots over a rumor about a crowd control weapon - known as the “crap cannon” - that might be unleashed against them. Also called “Brown Note,” it is believed to be an infrasound frequency that debilitates a person by making them defecate involuntarily. Mark Cohen, co-founder of Re-create 68, an alliance of local activists working for the protection of first amendment rights, said he believes this could be deployed at the convention in August to subdue crowds. “We know this weapon and weapons like it have been used at other large protests before,” he said. Cohen, who described Brown Note as a “sonic weapon used to disrupt people’s equilibrium,” cited eyewitness accounts of its use during free-trade agreement protests in Miami in 2003. I do believe in fairies! I do! Mike Shedlock: there's a big difference between saying you want a strong dollar and having the resources or the will to actually do something about it. I liked M. Night Shamalamadingdong longer than most people did. I actually liked Signs, and didn't hate The Village. Then Lady in the Water came along, and it was just about the worst movie in the history of cinema. Does Shamalamadingdong redeem himself with The Happening? Not according to this reviewer: "The Happening" is a terrible, terrible movie. I mean, it's bad on an epic scale. It's so bad that I can't possibly tell you how bad it is without understating the point or making it sound like I'm picking on the film. But let me stress: this is not pent-up Shyamalan aggression or a desire to see him fail. This is bad in a jaw-dropping "they can't really be serious, can they?" kind of way. The closest comparison I can draw is to Neil LaBute's "Wicker Man" and, like that film, the only consolation I can offer potential theater-goers is that you might want to see it just to be in on the ground floor when the film gets its ass handed back to it. A fool and his money This morning brought news that LandSource, a joint venture involving CalPERS, is filing bankruptcy. The geniuses at CalPERS put almost a billion dollars into this California land deal right as it was becoming obvious to everyone else that the housing bubble was bursting. This was just months before the brilliant Toxic Waste CDO deal they bought right before the summer mortgage meltdown. Nice going, guys! What's your next trade? So did he! Washington Post: She touched a lot of people Soft landing? Not according to realtor Mike Morgan from the Sunshine State. He's been dead-on right so far, and his outlook is scary. Confessions from De Cock The World Health Organization admits its heterosexual AIDS panic was a fraud: In the first official admission that the universal prevention strategy promoted by the major Aids organisations may have been misdirected, Kevin de Cock, the head of the WHO's department of HIV/Aids said there will be no generalised epidemic of Aids in the heterosexual population outside Africa. So-called "experts" are just now admitting what has been obvious to everyone else for years. Female-to-male sexual transmission of AIDS is extremely difficult and rare. Without female-to-male transmission, you're not going to have a heterosexual epidemic. Why would the WHO only now admit the obvious? Perhaps it is because their funding is dependent on terrorizing the public. The brighter side of the Global Warming scam I don't know about man-made global warming. I'm inclined to believe it's somewhere between an exageration and a complete fraud. If you're persuaded by Fat Albert's PowerPoint, please at least watch this well-documented rebuttal. Al Gore is a big fat liar, and a hypocrite (have you seen his carbon footprint?). But even if Global Warming is a hoax, might it lead to better public policy? The easiest way way to cut greenhouse gas emissions would be the mass extermination of humans in order to prevent their exhalation of carbon dioxide. But Adolf Hitler's measures don't seem to sell well in the 21st century. Barring the Final Solution, Global Warmists are likely to focus on taxing energy use. And that's not a bad thing. The U.S. tax system currently taxes income, production, and investment, rather than consumption. That which you tax, you discourage. Hence the negative savings rate we currently experience. Tax consumption, rather than income, and people will produce more and consume less. Further, energy taxes would encourage more efficiency, more alternative energy, and less dependence on foreign oil. Of course, Democrats will want to put energy taxes on top of, and not in place of, income taxes. A principled stand from Republicans would be required to make this a trade-off rather than an add-on. I'm not holding my breath. Clint Eastwood, libertarian From the Guardian: Eastwood still likes to let his views be known, often forcefully. In 2005, he vowed he'd kill Michael Moore if the documentarian ever showed up at his house, the way he had doorstepped Charlton Heston in Bowling for Columbine. This March he was sacked from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's California state parks commission for objecting to the building of a toll road through a national forest. But though he has been associated in the public mind with Republican viewpoints, he's something of an individualist. "I don't pay attention to either side," he claims. "I mean, I've always been a libertarian. Leave everybody alone. Let everybody else do what they want. Just stay out of everybody else's hair. So I believe in that value of smaller government. Give politicians power and all of a sudden they'll misuse it on ya." What a shame that we have the popularity-seeking doofus Schwarzenegger as governor rather than the quiet, confident, principled Eastwood. At his age, that could happen any day McCain would like to see a man on Mars Easy lending = difficult collecting Daily Business Review: As home foreclosure cases piled up in his court, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge David C. Miller began to notice more affidavits from mortgage lenders stating they couldn’t locate the borrowers. “The ones that caught my attention very early on were the ones that said they didn’t have driver’s license information or they didn’t have employment information for the borrower,” the judge said in an interview. “Did someone just walk in off the street and say, ‘Gimme money?’ ” the judge asked sarcastically. “I don’t think that’s possible.” In the words of the Reverend Jeremiah Wright, "The chickens are coming home to roost!" Golden Oldies: Consumer Nation This post, from November 2006, merits repeating as the consequences of America's consumer spending binge become apparent: As the holidays roll around again, and we hear about "Black Friday," the busiest shopping day of the year, and we hear radio ads for furniture and electronics with easy credit and no payments until next year, I am again amazed at the magnitude and breadth of America's consumer culture. America now has a zero or even negative savings rate. The average American spends as much or more than he makes, hoping that home prices will keep rising so rapidly that he'll never actually have to work to pay off the debt. In the 1700's, people sold themselves into indentured servitude to make a new life in the New World. Now people sell themselves into indentured servitude for a new stereo. Every gadget you buy today means hours, days, weeks, or months more that you'll be working for the man instead of enjoying retirement. As a rabid capitalist, I believe that free markets are by far the most efficient, most rational, and most moral way for people to organize their economic behavior. But watching people sell themselves into debt for the fleeting high of buying the latest hot car, plasma TV, or clothing seriously challenges those beliefs. I think I know how God feels when he gives people free will and then watches them choose to use it having their colons perforated by horses. Intellectually, I'm a capitalist and free-marketer. But my heart lies with the smelly hippies at Adbusters. Free markets would work better if people used them responsibly. So go ahead and run up your credit cards buying what they tell you to buy on TV. Make no payments until June 2007!!! I have stock in Amazon and Wal-Mart and other retailers, manufacturers, and credit card providers, so you're putting money in my pocket. But I don't respect you for it. New White House leak: McClellan memo Don't blame me; I didn't write it. That's pretty likely Clinton unlikely as No. 2 Number 2 happens. Senator Response to Bear Bailout Back when the Fed used $29,000,000,000 US Taxpayer dollars to finance JPMorgan's purchase of Bear Stearns, many expressed their concern that it really isn't the Fed's job to do that nor does the Fed, or anyone, have the right to commit tax dollars without Congress's approval. So I voiced my concern to my Senators and got a response that indicates that the Fed is allowed to commit tax dollars to whatever they like. Senator Feinstein stated: "I strongly believe that its monetary decisions should be made independent of political influence or motives" They are destroying the US dollar and spending taxpayer money to bailout fraudulent Wall Street firms. Glad no one in Congress is going to act on that. So who do I write to get them to stop bankrupting the United States of America? Does this at all sound a little like how it worked in the USSR? I mean the comrades over there had no say over their government's "monetary decisions" either. Premier Bernanke, the ghosts of Marx, Lenin and Stalin applaud your efforts. Here's Senator Feinstein's full response to my email: Dear Mr. Negocios Loucos: Thank you for writing to me regarding the Federal Reserve's decision to guarantee JPMorgan's $30 billion purchase of Bear Stearns. I appreciate your taking the time to express your concerns. I understand your concerns about the Federal Reserve's recent action to prevent the collapse of the investment bank Bear Stearns. The Federal Reserve was originally established as an independent central bank to manage U.S. monetary policy, so this action represents an unprecedented shift in Federal Reserve intervention. Over the past 30 years, the U.S. financial system has moved beyond traditional banking roles to an intricate network of institutions on which credit is increasingly extended, securitized, and actively traded in a variety of centralized and decentralized markets. This evolution and has drastically altered the nature of financial stability. Please know that while I recognize the importance of accountability and responsiveness in the operations of the Federal Reserve, I strongly believe that its monetary decisions should be made independent of political influence or motives. Be assured that I will keep your thoughts in mind as I work with my colleagues in the Senate to address the current economic downturn to provide relief to struggling American families and businesses. Once again, thank you for writing. I hope that you will continue to share your views with me. If I can be of any further assistance, please contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-3841. Best regards. Sincerely yours, Dianne Feinstein Labels: Bear Stearns, Feinstein, idiot, political oversight, senator It's rarer and rarer these days, but the Republicans still occasionally do something that makes me smile: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made good on his promise of retribution against Democrats for their slow pace in confirming judicial nominees by bringing the Senate to a halt Wednesday. He forced a clerk to read every word of the 491-page global warming bill. If the Republicans did nothing in the next Congress except force clerks to read every word of every bill, I'd vote a straight party-line ballot for them. Day at the movies I recently watched an old Costner/Hackman thriller called "No Way Out." It wasn't that thrilling, but it did have a funny line. Costner, playing a naval commander freshly returned from a deployment, catches up with an old friend. Friend: "The kids loved the ashtray. They didn't know a donkey could do that." Yahoo is doomed Search engine hits bringing traffic to the W.C. Varones blog in the past month: 1 google 1,360 2 yahoo 79 3 aol 26 4 netscape 6 5 search 5 6 msn 3 7 altavista 1 8 ask 1 9 cnn 1 10 live 1 I have no reason to believe that Varones searchers are more google-centric than others. Nobody uses Yahoo for search anymore. Sure, Yahoo has some good niches like Yahoo Finance, fantasy football, and a few others. But those ain't worth $40 billion. Jerry Yang is a Major League A-hole for not letting his shareholders take the Microsoft cash. Greenspan's Body Count: Tuesday Double Feature The first part of today's double feature of Greenspan's Body Count was caught by the sharp eyes and steel-trap mind of Negocios Loucos: Phoenix area mortgage executive Scott M. Coles appears to have offed himself. He was young and apparently healthy, with a wife and three children. Scott M. Coles, the Chairman and CEO of Mortgages Ltd., was found dead Monday in his Phoenix home. Coles was 48 years old. Coles died after an apparent suicide, but the autopsy will determine the full cause of death. Mortgages Ltd. will hold a conference call on June 10 at 11am to determine where they move forward with the company after Coles' death. What a tragedy. And all because Alan Greenspan thought he could prevent business cycles with no consequences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Coles family, and may God have mercy on Greenspan's soul. The second part of today's double feature is a murder-suicide from the not-so-great state of Massachusetts: The bodies of Dawn E. Armstrong, 37, and Thomas Lizotte, 42, were found yesterday morning by police after one of Ms. Armstrong’s co-workers at McIntyre Loam in Hopkinton called them to request a well-being check when Ms. Armstrong did not report for work Saturday and again yesterday morning. [...] "While the investigation is in the preliminary stages, this appears to be the result of a murder-suicide with Thomas Lizotte acting as the aggressor," Mr. Early said, adding that the community should not worry about an unknown attacker. [...] "She told me she was working three jobs just to pay the mortgage," [neighbor Dave] Mackin said, while sitting in his yard last night with his family. It's well-documented that financial problems are some of the biggest stresses in relationships. And trying to keep up with a Greenspan-bubble-sized mortgage on a sinking house is about the worst financial problem most folks will ever have. Sure, it's possible that the argument was over infidelity or excessive flatulence, but it's a pretty safe bet that the financial stresses were what pushed it to the point of stabbing. Greenspan's Body Count now stands at thirty-four: It's hazardous just to be born Scientists reveal dangers of having an older father: A mass study found that deaths of children fathered by over-45s occurred at almost twice the rate of those fathered by men aged between 25 and 30. To say nothing of the dangers of having an older brother. "Did you take out the garbage?" and "We really nee... I was at a golf tournament yesterday, and a hockey...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2277
__label__wiki	0.973199	0.973199	No evidence links Aaron Hernandez to murder, defense says Hernandez request to have charges tossed like 'legal Hail Mary' Jim Lokay Aaron Hernandez's attorneys on Monday challenged the evidence in one of the former NFL star's murder cases, arguing at a pretrial hearing that prosecutors have not established probable cause in a semi-pro football player's slaying. Prosecutors countered that they have powerful evidence against Hernandez and that Odin Lloyd's shooting followed a pattern of Hernandez committing acts of violence following disputes at nightclubs.Images: Aaron Hernandez controversies \| Watch reportAlso during Monday's court hearing, Hernandez pleaded not guilty to charges that he attacked a handcuffed inmate and threatened to kill a guard and his family while at a county jail in Dartmouth. Hernandez faces murder charges in the June 17 slaying of Lloyd as well as a separate case in which he is accused of gunning down two men in Boston from inside a SUV in 2012. He has pleaded not guilty in each case and is being held without bail. The former New England Patriot sat passively in a blue blazer and khaki dress pants as his attorneys argued that the charges in the Lloyd slaying should be dismissed because prosecutors have failed to show convincing evidence. Defense attorney James Sultan said the prosecution has enough to prove Hernandez was with Lloyd the night he was killed, but he argued that does not make Hernandez culpable. "You can't throw a bunch of stuff at the wall. That's not probable cause," Sultan said. Prosecutors said their evidence includes a flurry of phone calls and text messages among those involved and the fact that Lloyd's body was found about 1,000 yards from Hernandez's home in North Attleborough, where Lloyd didn't know anybody but Hernandez. Prosecutor William McCauley also said the state's investigation into incidents in Boston, Providence and Florida show a "common pattern" of allegations of violence against Hernandez following disputes at nightclubs. An associate of Hernandez, Alexander Bradley, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Hernandez shot him in the face in Florida after they argued at a strip club. A tentative trial date of Oct. 6 has been set in the Lloyd murder case. The judge did not immediately rule on the motion to dismiss the murder charge. Aaron Hernandez's attorneys on Monday challenged the evidence in one of the former NFL star's murder cases, arguing at a pretrial hearing that prosecutors have not established probable cause in a semi-pro football player's slaying. Prosecutors countered that they have powerful evidence against Hernandez and that Odin Lloyd's shooting followed a pattern of Hernandez committing acts of violence following disputes at nightclubs. Images: Aaron Hernandez controversies \| Watch report Timeline: Aaron Hernandez and the Odin Lloyd murder case Also during Monday's court hearing, Hernandez pleaded not guilty to charges that he attacked a handcuffed inmate and threatened to kill a guard and his family while at a county jail in Dartmouth. Hernandez faces murder charges in the June 17 slaying of Lloyd as well as a separate case in which he is accused of gunning down two men in Boston from inside a SUV in 2012. He has pleaded not guilty in each case and is being held without bail. The former New England Patriot sat passively in a blue blazer and khaki dress pants as his attorneys argued that the charges in the Lloyd slaying should be dismissed because prosecutors have failed to show convincing evidence. Defense attorney James Sultan said the prosecution has enough to prove Hernandez was with Lloyd the night he was killed, but he argued that does not make Hernandez culpable. "You can't throw a bunch of stuff at the wall. That's not probable cause," Sultan said. Prosecutors said their evidence includes a flurry of phone calls and text messages among those involved and the fact that Lloyd's body was found about 1,000 yards from Hernandez's home in North Attleborough, where Lloyd didn't know anybody but Hernandez. Prosecutor William McCauley also said the state's investigation into incidents in Boston, Providence and Florida show a "common pattern" of allegations of violence against Hernandez following disputes at nightclubs. An associate of Hernandez, Alexander Bradley, has filed a lawsuit alleging that Hernandez shot him in the face in Florida after they argued at a strip club. A tentative trial date of Oct. 6 has been set in the Lloyd murder case. The judge did not immediately rule on the motion to dismiss the murder charge.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2278
__label__wiki	0.835859	0.835859	Scituate church offers drive-up prayer service Moral support, sympathy, prayer offered at Christ Lutheran Church Updated: 7:26 AM EDT Oct 8, 2013 You can’t order French fries or a hamburger at this drive-through, but you could snag some moral support, sympathy and a prayer.For the next two Saturday mornings, Christ Lutheran Church on busy Route 3A in Scituate is putting a religious twist on fast-food mentality by holding a drive-up prayer service, the Patriot Ledger reported.You could be in and out in one or two minutes, said Pastor Dan Eddy, who helped cook up the idea.“We’re not trying to be flippant with this. We’ll pray with people,” said Eddy. “And this is not a clever way to recruit members.”Eddy and his church picked Saturday morning, hoping to catch motorists on their way to and from soccer games or the dump.It’s just an experiment, said the pastor. But he can’t help hoping -- or praying -- for a massive response.“What would be euphoric would be cars lined up ready for people to pray with,” he said.Eddy packs some professional experience. Before he became a minister, he spent 15 years in advertising for radio stations in the Midwest.But his goal here is to connect with the community and offer a short dose of solace.“People are hurting economically, personally and emotionally,” said Eddy. “And they need to know there are people out there who care for them.” SCITUATE, Mass. — You can’t order French fries or a hamburger at this drive-through, but you could snag some moral support, sympathy and a prayer. For the next two Saturday mornings, Christ Lutheran Church on busy Route 3A in Scituate is putting a religious twist on fast-food mentality by holding a drive-up prayer service, the Patriot Ledger reported. You could be in and out in one or two minutes, said Pastor Dan Eddy, who helped cook up the idea. “We’re not trying to be flippant with this. We’ll pray with people,” said Eddy. “And this is not a clever way to recruit members.” Eddy and his church picked Saturday morning, hoping to catch motorists on their way to and from soccer games or the dump. It’s just an experiment, said the pastor. But he can’t help hoping -- or praying -- for a massive response. “What would be euphoric would be cars lined up ready for people to pray with,” he said. Eddy packs some professional experience. Before he became a minister, he spent 15 years in advertising for radio stations in the Midwest. But his goal here is to connect with the community and offer a short dose of solace. “People are hurting economically, personally and emotionally,” said Eddy. “And they need to know there are people out there who care for them.”	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2279
__label__cc	0.551708	0.448292	Survey Shows 83% Want to Continue to Work Remotely After Covid-19 Crisis May 11, 2020 /in News /by WDC A recent survey by researchers from the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission (WDC) has shown that 83% expressed interest in continuing to work remotely. Over half of those surveyed (51%) had never worked remotely before the Covid-19 pandemic. Of those who had never worked remotely, 78% would like to work remotely for some or all of the time after the crisis is over. The survey was led by Professor Alma McCarthy, Professor Alan Ahearne and Dr Katerina Bohle-Carbonell at NUI Galway, and Tomás Ó Síocháin and Deirdre Frost at WDC. These are the initial findings from the national survey of 7,241 individuals across a wide range of industries and sectors over a one-week week period in April-May 2020. The top three challenges of working remotely included: Not being able to switch off from work; harder to communicate and collaborate with colleagues and co-workers; and poor physical workspace. The top three benefits of working remotely included: no traffic and no commute; reduced costs of going to work and commuting; and greater flexibility as to how to manage the working day. The challenge of juggling childcare with work commitments was cited as a key issue in the open-ended comments received. The provision of better ergonomic equipment is one of the key changes suggested by employees to help with their well-being and productivity while working remotely. Many also report the need for more suitable workspace within their home and just under 1-in-5 (19%) identified internet connectivity as an issue. Frakli tech-worker remote working in Flipside, Sligo. Working in tech on a laptop in a cafe. Lifestyle, Working and investment opportunities on the West Coast of Ireland In relation to current levels of productivity, 37% of respondents indicated that their productivity working remotely during COVID-19 is about the same as normal and 30% report that their productivity is higher than normal. 25% report that their productivity is lower than normal and 9% of respondents indicate that it is impossible to compare productivity as the demand for products/services/business has changed. The majority (83%) of the 7,241 respondents indicated that they would like to work remotely after the crisis is over. Of these: 12% indicated they would like to work remotely on a daily basis 42% indicated they would like to work remotely several times a week 29% indicated they would like to work remotely several times a month 16% indicated they do not want to continue working remotely. The survey indicates that 87% of those surveyed across all counties in Ireland are now working remotely because of Covid-19. Speaking about the national survey, Professor Alma McCarthy said: “The findings of our survey indicate that employee preferences to continue working remotely will facilitate the opening up phase and aid with social distancing. The future of work post-COVID-19 is really interesting. The vast majority of respondents want to continue to work remotely when the crisis is over. Many roles and jobs can be performed effectively remotely. What is the benefit of long commutes to work and sitting in traffic if we can leverage technology at least some of the week to do our work? Productivity does not necessarily correlate with presence in the workplace. What we do is more important than where we do it for many roles. A mind-set change is needed by managers and employers in terms of managing work remotely. The current crisis provides an opportunity for organisations and managers to rethink how we work.” CEO of the Western Development Commission Tomás Ó Síocháin said: “While a significant majority (83%) want to continue working remotely to some degree post-Covid-19, the figure is higher in the West and Midlands. Just over half (51%) would like to work from their home, with the balance seeking a mix of home, a hub/work-sharing space and the office. The preference of working from home or close to home in a hub/work-sharing space will allow individuals a better balance of work and home and generate and sustain economic activity in rural and regional areas.” Respondents suggest a number of key changes and improvements that their managers and employers should make regarding remote working at present: Provision of better and more ergonomic physical workspace including provision of a good (ergonomic) chair, provision of printer, and better screens. Better management of video-conference meetings Reduce expectations and workload to more realistic levels Regular communication and check-ins Ensure provision of well-being supports More flexibility in terms of hours of work to cater for caring responsibilities at this time. https://www.wdc.ie/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/3.jpg 269 514 WDC https://www.wdc.ie/wp-content/uploads/wdc-567.png WDC2020-05-11 10:59:592020-05-11 13:46:06Survey Shows 83% Want to Continue to Work Remotely After Covid-19 Crisis Working from Home – What are the Regional Patterns? Remote Working in Ireland During Covid-19 – Initial Findings from WDC/NUIG...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2281
__label__wiki	0.51056	0.51056	Emily Windsnap and the Pirate Prince (Emily Windsnap, #8) Liz Kessler Co-Authors / Illustrators Erin Farley Sea Adventure Traveling home by cruise ship should be a relaxing break after Emily’s latest adventure, but things take a turn when the ship is overtaken by a pirate king and his crew. After the pirates collect everyone’s riches, they steal something even more valuable: Aaron. The pirate king’s eldest son takes Aaron captive, forcing him to help guide the pirates to the mythical Trident’s Treasure. So Emily dives into action and joins the younger son’s crew in hopes of saving Aaron. But while experiencing life on the waves, Emily is surprised to find herself not only enjoying the pirate life, but actually bonding with the crew — especially Sam, the pirate king’s son. Between helping Sam unravel riddles to beat his brother to the treasure and making sure that her friends are safe, Emily realizes that she needs to be true to herself. Will she cast aside her mermaid life to join her new friends, or will she find a way to follow her own path? charming high seas adventure EMILY WINDSNAP AND THE PIRATE PRINCE is the eighth book in the Emily Windsnap series, but easily functions as a stand-alone. Emily is a 13-year-old girl whose mother is human and father is a merman. Thus, Emily is half-mermaid and transforms into a mermaid whenever she goes into the water. Emily is traveling on a cruise with her mother, her mother’s best friend, and Emily’s boyfriend, Aaron, when the ship is set upon by pirates. The Pirate King has challenged his two sons to various contests, and in the process, the elder son has kidnapped Aaron for his knowledge about the area. Wanting to save Aaron, Emily strikes a bargain with the younger son. She will help him and pretend to be his captive in exchange for his help rescuing Aaron. As they set sail on an elaborate treasure hunt, Emily learns more about the pirates and their unlikely crew becomes a new place where Emily can feel at home. However, she is still hiding a secret about being a mermaid, as pirates hate mermaids. What I loved: This is a very fun action/adventure that will keep readers turning the pages quickly. With an elaborate treasure hunt and short timelines, there’s a lot going on. In addition to that, there are also some great messages about prejudice/hate, leadership qualities, and fitting in. The book handles them all with aplomb. Particularly with regards to prejudice both handling sexism and speciesism (general hatred of mermaids) that can start some important conversations. This charming story is well-suited to the middle grade audience. The themes are perfectly on target for this age group with a lovely added adventure to keep the audience hooked. Although Emily is 13 and has a boyfriend, she reads as much younger and the dating elements are more like best friends (there is a chaste kiss in the book but nothing more significant). What left me wanting more: My only (small) concern was the general lack of consideration of parents. Emily leaves without telling hers where she is going, and Sam (the pirate prince) has parents which are generally terrible. This is not unheard of for the young audience, but it would have been nice to see some typical parents and more typical reactions (e.g. Emily’s parents do not seem too concerned at the end). Final verdict: Overall, this is an action-packed and delightful book that will definitely appeal to middle grade readers. I would highly recommend for young readers who love pirates, mermaids, and adventures on the high seas. This book is sure to charm a broad audience. Olivia Farr, Staff Reviewer Top 10 Reviewer 737 reviews Amari and the Night Brothers "Amari has struggled in the private school she attends on scholarship because the other students are mean to her, and..." "Maggie has always wanted a dog. Her younger brothers Liam and Noah have each other, and her parents are expecting..." I Dream of Popo "I DREAM OF POPO is a beautiful book about immigration, family, and culture. A young girl loves spending time with..." The Copycat "Ali Sloane is tired of moving. She's changed schools and houses/apartments so many times that she can't claim any one..." Confessions of a Class Clown "Jack Reynolds is the sort of kid that teachers put in the back of the classroom-- surrounded by all of..." The Reading House Set 2: Letter Recognition M-Z "THE READING HOUSE set is a really fantastic motivator for early reading. Each book focuses on a letter, with it..." The Reading House Set 1: Letter Recognition A-L "Jenae prefers being quiet and blending in. She doesn't mind that it means she's alone most of the time, especially..." DC Super Hero Girls: Powerless "When a sudden power outage strikes Metropolis, the Superhero Girls are thrown for a loop, especially Batgirl aka Babs. She..." Eventown "When Elodee's world is shaken, she and her family, including her twin sister, Naomi, move to Eventown. At first, Eventown..." A Story for Small Bear "A STORY FOR SMALL BEAR is a beautifully illustrated picture book about saving time for the things that matter. As..." No Reading Allowed: The WORST Read-Aloud Book Ever "NO READING ALLOWED is a delightfully charming take on homonyms and sound-alike words. The book features two panels for phrases..." Five Little Monsters Jumping on the Bed "FIVE LITTLE MONSTERS JUMPING ON THE BED is an adorable board book that changes up the classic song just a..."	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2284
__label__cc	0.602583	0.397417	User Photos (1) Helene Boudreau Sourcebooks Jabberwocky First zit. First crush. First…mermaid’s tail? If she hadn’t been so clueless, she might have seen it coming. But really, who expects to get into a relaxing bathtub after a stressful day of shopping for tankinis and come out with scales and a tail? Most. Embarassing. Moment. Ever. Jade soon discovers she inherited her mermaid tendencies from her mom. But this revelation raises a serious question: if Mom was a mermaid, how did she drown? Jade is determined to find out. But how does a plus-sized, aqua-phobic, mer-girl go about doing that, exactly? And how will Jade ever be able to explain her secret to her best friend Cori, and her crush, Luke? This summer is about to get a lot more interesting… Cute Tale Jade thought shopping for a tankini had been bad but that's nothing compared to what happens after she has a relaxing bath. She discovers she inherited her mermaid tendencies from her mother. But wait. Her mother was a mermaid? This doesn't make sense to Jade -- how could her mother have drowned if she was a mermaid? Jade sets out to find the truth. Along the way she tries to figure out how to share this revelation with her best friend Cori and not mess up her chances with the cute guy Luke. Jade finds this might be harder than it looks. This is one cute tale that's perfect for the middle grade crowd. Jade's character is very likeable as she struggles to make sense of finding out she's a mermaid and how to break this news to her friend Cori. I really liked how Jade shows her insecurities of not being thin and 'perfect' when in fact these qualities end up being a strength. I always loved books that do this. I know tweens and teens can relate with this. Plus it's a huge plus in a story to show a heroine who works with these so-called weaknesses and make them into a strength. Jade is very proactive in her search and doesn't spend time moaning about what she is. The dialogue is fun and punchy too. Love some of the exchanges between Jade and her father. If you're looking for a fun tale that will bring a smile to your face, this is the one! Kim Baccellia, Staff Reviewer Top 10 Reviewer 689 reviews Humorous coming-of-age story combing contemporary and fantasy! Helene Boudreau has written a humorous coming-of-age story; brilliantly combining contemporary and fantasy! I wish that this book was around when I was a tween - so witty, entertaining and fun - loved every second I spent with Jade! Jade is your average tween just trying to find the perfect swimsuit for her best friend's pool party... so happy to have found the perfect one, she was not prepared for all that happens afterwards! First period. First crush run-in. Major embarrassing moment with Dad in front of first crush. Could Jade's day get any worse? How 'bout a giant fish-tail??? Yes. It is completely possible for a bad day to get worse. Poor Jade! In less than 24 hours, Jade 'becomes a woman' and finds out that she's half human, half mermaid. And that her mother used to be a mermaid too. Her mother who drowned in the lake last summer. Everything about Jade, her family and friends, her life seemed so realistic. Her attitude, whit and independence made Jade such a strong character that many girls will love and admire. Jade is inspiring, no matter what happened, she dealt with it the best way she could. And I loved that she was so close to her dad and was able to go to him for anything that she needed help with - including the embarrassing trip to the store! Which made their relationship and story so much more realistic and relatable. There were so many laugh-out-loud moments, I was smiling the entire time. And of course, there were moments where my heart went out to Jade - this is an age where a girl really could use a mother figure and she was truly missing her mom so much, there were quite a few tender moments where she needed her so much. Oh, and Jade's crush, Luke. I wasn't sure at first if he was a keeper or not. Still not sure. But Luke's got a few secrets of his own! He's a keeper, for now! Also, the way that the author was able to integrate Jade's transformation from human to mermaid was so natural. Every time it happened it seemed like something normal, something that may actually be able to happen in real life. The changes that Jade went through physically were not simple, but the explanation and details made it seem very believable and mesmerizing. I am really looking forward to watching Jade grow and blossom, and also learning more about Luke and what has happened to Jade's mom in the next book, Real Mermaids Don't Hold Their Breath. Margie Cortina Top 100 Reviewer 64 reviews This was a good read. Likeable characters and an interesting plot. I'm always buzzing for budding relationships and Jade and Luke had me smiling whenever they were together. The relationship felt authentic with just the right amount of awkwardness. I especially liked the fact that it wasn't corny and over the top, which I often see in young adult fiction. There was a huge twist I didn't see coming involving Luke, which I won't give away, and although it did surprise me, I didn't take well to it. I would have preferred it not to have ended the way it had, but that's just my opinion. Overall, a worthwhile read. Al Stone Top 100 Reviewer 43 reviews	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2285
__label__wiki	0.704824	0.704824	YARDE of Cockington - Drinks inspired by Nature Unique Terroir Apple varieties Meet the cider maker Rewilding orchards Our cider maker Our cidermaker – Simon Akeroyd Simon’s passion for orchards, apples and cider began when spending his school holidays at his father’s farmhouse in the Calvados region of Normandy, nestled among the lush rolling hills and and cider orchards of France. On their farm was a cider orchard and barn where they produced apple juice, cidre bouche, calvados and Pommeau de Normandie. Simon was educated at Christ's Hospital in Sussex, before completing a 4 year philosophy degree at Lampeter university, Wales. He went on to study viticulture (vine growing) and onoeology (winemaking) in Sussex. He returned to France and worked on various vineyards and fruit farms. On returning to England he worked for several years on the largest vineyard and winery in Northern Europe before joining the fruit department at the world famous RHS Garden Wisley, looking after one of the largest apple collections in the country with over 1000 different varieties of apples. He also proposed and designed the popular Wisley vineyard After a career working as a Garden Manager for both the Royal Horticultural Society and the National Trust, and producer for the BBC, Simon has returned to one of his original passions, making artisan drinks and the conservation of apple orchards and collections. Simon has also written 23 gardening books, including specialist books on pruning and fruit growing. www.simonakeroyd.co.uk When Simon isn't writing or making cider, he can usually be found sailing and canoeing on the River Dart and Torbay, and looking after his honey bees. Simon regularly lectures on fruit growing, cider making and gardening too. (pic left - naked gardener calendar image) (pic below - Simon canoeing on River Dart with spaniels Beanie and River)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2287
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__label__wiki	0.748204	0.748204	Psychotherapy / Counseling Home Health and Balance Home Health & Balance Guide A Balanced Life CAM Treatments Related to Balance Quit-Smoking Assessment Anxiety & Panic Disorders Walk and Talk Therapy Exercise is good for the body and the mind. It may improve psychotherapy sessions, too. By Suzanne Wright Work is a walk in the park for Clay Cockrell. Instead of seeing patients in a traditional office setting, the Manhattan-based licensed clinical social worker practices therapy that combines exercise with psychotherapy -- mostly in Central Park and Battery Park. "It's very similar to traditional psychotherapy," he tells WebMD, "except you are walking while you are talking about issues. I have found that bringing a little bit of movement enriches the counseling session. My clients are intrigued by the idea and are naturally drawn to being outside." Kate Hays, PhD, is the author of Working It Out: Using Exercise in Psychotherapy and has incorporated sports psychology into her clinical practice for more than two decades. Now located in Toronto, Hays continues to explore the mind-body connection in her consulting practice, The Performing Edge, and is past president of the American Psychological Association's division of exercise and sport psychology. Hays says she first encountered the concept of movement and therapy in the early 1980s -- reading such books as Thaddeus Kostrubala's The Joy of Running. The hypothesis is that rhythmic exercise, such as walking, can be conducive to the process of self-discovery. Hays cites three key reasons for combining exercise and therapy: It encourages a patient to be more physically active for mental and physical reasons. It helps a patient get "unstuck" when confronting difficult issues. It spurs creative, deeper ways of thinking often released by mood-improving physical activity. "Some patients may become anxious when confronting something difficult in a traditional seated, face-to-face interaction," she says. "Walking in parallel with visual distractions may allow for easier engagement." Walk and Talk Therapy: Tapping Into Nature's Healing Power Cathy Brooks-Fincher, aBrentwood, Tenn.-based licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience, has also found this to be true. An avid runner and athlete, she has observed that patients at all levels of fitness can benefit from fresh air and exercise when it comes to processing their feelings. She initially began using walk and talk therapy with teenagers who were having a hard time opening up. "When I took them into an adjacent park, I found that patients were much more relaxed and the sessions were much more productive," she tells WebMD. "Patients have verified that looking forward rather than directly at a therapist can help them open up." Brooks-Fincher also praises the "healing power of nature." She says many patients consider the association of being outdoors with recreation and vacation, two very positive things that most people want to experience more. "We have a beautiful setting in which to do this, a public park with a paved path that runs along a small river," she says. "There are turtles, deer, birds, and a horse farm; restrooms and water fountains are nice assets. Clients who try walk-and-talk often have very dramatic shifts in their thinking about relationships in their lives." Licensed clinical social worker Carlton Kendrick, EdM, who is based in Cambridge, Mass., agrees. He got his start using exercise and therapy when working with institutionalized and incarcerated patients in the early 1970s. "When I got people walking on the grounds, listening to cows mooing and birds singing, having to avoid a rock in the road, engaged in a multi-sensory experience, the result was the patients were much more talkative and relaxed." Walk and Talk Breakthroughs Movement propels people forward -- literally and figuratively. "Something changes when people warm to this [therapy]," Kendrick says. "They come in their body armor -- their suits -- and when they change their clothing and when they see me in my sweats and sneakers, they loosen up. The literal and metaphorical ability for them to move, to experience freedom and a lessened sense of confrontation, of 'being under the microscope,' that they may predictably feel in my or anyone's office setting. "The comfort of a patient establishing his or her own rhythm is secure," he continues. "And it's a subtle bond -- we are in sync, we are on an adventure together. Being in nature takes [the session] out of my power base and into the streets and hills. It's much more of an equal turf and provides more parity." Hays agrees. "At any point in psychotherapy where a patient is at something of an impasse or if a patient is alienated, those are situations I would be likely to offer this as a way through whatever is going on. A patient might be able to view a situation with more clarity, more insight, and make connections which she otherwise might not be able to because of the biochemical effects of being active." Debbie, one of Cockrell's patients, says she tried standard therapy in the past but praises the benefits of walk and talk. "In my experience," she tells WebMD, "taking four walls out of the equation helped me open up and feel more comfortable. He plans the route perfectly; all I have to do is follow his lead, which allows me to get lost in my thoughts and emotions and really work it out without thinking of the ticking clock," says Debbie who asked that only her first name be used. "It allows me to open up more than I would have sitting in a room staring at someone. Also since my blood is pumping, I'm more open to new ideas, my brain is working in a different way." Walk and Talk Therapy: Is It Right for You? Numerous scientific studies have shown the positive effects of exercise on the brain, especially for people with depression. Brooks-Fincher says that depressed patients often "turn a corner" when using this practice. Additionally, anxious or grief-stricken patients are also well served by walk and talk psychotherapy. "Because grief can be so totally consuming and feel so heavy, having the counterpoint of being outdoors and accomplishing something positive for one's health can provide a sense of aliveness." She also says that relationship conflicts are where "light bulbs really go on in terms of having a different perspective. In an outdoor setting, [patients] are more receptive to feedback from the therapist." Kendrick agrees. "Clients who are feeling trapped in a relationship or a job, or who are pretending to be somebody they are not will feel a sense of freedom" with walk and talk therapy." Hays adds that domestic abuse patients may also benefit by "being able to frame things more positively." Cockrell has also found walk and talk to be especially good for his male patients. "I have a theory that men have difficulty with eye contact in the office, chair to chair, knee to knee, revealing very private and possibly painful things," he tells WebMD. "Walking side-by-side can help a man become vulnerable." In addition, he says substance abusers can benefit from walk and talk movement. Walk and Talk Therapy: Confidentiality Concerns What happens if a client, wrestling with an explosive or emotional issue encounters someone they know -- perhaps a neighbor or work colleague -- during a walking psychotherapy session. Would confidentiality be compromised? How would that situation be handled to minimize embarrassment? What are the boundaries? "Those are exactly the kinds of situations that are a therapist's responsibility to raise with the client," says Hays. "If one of us sees somebody we know, we just casually say 'hello' and keep on going. It's not explicit what's going on. In my experience it's been fine, not the slightest bit problematic." Although it was of initial concern to Cockrell, he says, "It's just two people walking and talking; there is nothing to say this is a therapy session. If I see a group of people I recognize I can steer us in another direction. I've not had a client say it's uncomfortable." Brooks-Fincher says occasionally she or her clients will be greeted by someone they know when in a public area. "It is something I discuss up front. It has been an interruption but not an impediment. We don't slow down and people realize we are in intense conversation." Likewise, weather doesn't seem to be a deterrent to dedicated walk and talk patients and therapists. "I walk with my patients 12 months a year," Cockrell says. "Once my clients have experienced walk and talk they don't want to go to the office. New Yorkers spend so much time indoors -- at home, in the office, in the subway -- it's a nice break. It's rarely so bad they can't put on an extra coat and gloves or carry an umbrella." Finding a Therapist Who Offers Walk and Talk Therapy Although not new, a limited number of therapists offer walk and talk therapy. If yours doesn't, feel free to request it, say experts. None of the therapists WebMD spoke with charge a premium for a walk and talk therapy session over a traditional office session. Hays stresses that therapists don't need any special training to conduct walk and talk therapy, so if it appeals to you, bring up the possibility. "I'm getting emails from across the country and across the world," says Cockrell of interest in the walk and talk movement. "It's highly appropriate for patients to take control of treatment and ask [a therapist] to think about adding this to his practice." The therapists themselves also reap benefits from the practice of walk and talk therapy, which, in turn, benefits the client. "This has been a very positive thing for me," says Cockrell. "I find it invigorating. The result is that I'm on my game and my patients feed off my energy. I'm very and focused, very goal-oriented, which is beneficial for them." Adds Brooks-Fincher, "I think it keeps me fresh as a therapist to be doing something a little bit different." "Sitting is passive, it's a deflated posture," says Cockrell. "Walking is literally moving ahead. People feel like they are moving forward in their issues. They can tackle things better and faster." Patient Debbie agrees. "I have definitely seen a lot of change and growth in myself all for the positive. I also look forward to seeing [Cockrell]; the sessions are unconventional and there's a sense of embarrassment that I just don't feel now. I would definitely recommend it to others." WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD on April 11, 2008 Clay Cockrell, licensed clinical social worker; founder, Walk and Talk Therapy, New York City. Cathy Brooks-Fincher, licensed clinical social worker, Brentwood, Tenn. Kate Hays, PhD, sports psychologist, Toronto. Carleton Kendrick, licensed clinical social worker, Cambridge, Mass. Debbie, walk and talk therapy patient, New York City. Get The Protein You Need How Bad Habits Affect Your Health How to Break Your Phone Habit Yoga: Health Benefits and Safety Tips Which Massage Is Best for You? The Healing Power of Music Therapy: Does It Ever End? Therapy for Teens: What to Expect Therapy From a Distance Is It Time for a Mental Health Checkup? 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__label__wiki	0.742743	0.742743	(Western Mass News photo) Western Mass. communities see an increase in property tax Morgyn Joubert, Morgyn Joubert Kayla Burton South Hadley and Granby residents have expressed their frustrations on paying an increased amount of property taxes during the pandemic. SOUTH HADLEY, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The coronavirus pandemic has affected everyone physically, emotionally, and financially. Many residents in western Mass. now are expressing their concerns about their property tax bill and have seen an increase during a time where many town services have been inaccessible. Many asked, "Why are my property taxes raised when I can't get into many of the town services like libraries, schools, or even the town hall?" Western Mass News spoke with a town administrator on why residents are paying and what they should be paying. "So many people agree with me. People do not understand, why now?" asked Granby resident Lisa Cohen. Frustration has stirred in both towns of Granby and South Hadley. This frustration comes as many are seeing an unfriendly property tax bill. They called it a drastic increase to previous years. "We built our house three years ago, and every year our taxes have exponentially gone up. This year, it disproportionately went up and rose, a question as to why? Can someone explain to me why this is so?" Cohen asked. The average house in both towns valued the fiscal year of 2021 at $280,200. They hit with a nearly $170,000 increase in their property tax bill. Cohen told Western Mass News other residents said they don't understand why it was raise. They point this out due to town services hardly being used by the public during the pandemic. "Especially, when families, parents had to quit their job because of home-schooling, paychecks are not keeping up, and obviously, COVID-19 is wrecking services in town," she noted. "You can't use the library. Parks and trails were closed all summer." Western Mass News spoke to South Hadley town administrator Michael Sullivan who said while the pandemic has forced many people out of their go-to spots in town, that doesn't mean the services are not in use. "I know the frustration, but the reality is, some of those services are being provided differently and are not always less expensive to do so," Sullivan said. "We still have police services to the community, our parks clean, [and] buildings maintained, as I said for when we could reopen. So those costs are remaining." Sullivan added that there is another side to the issue. "We have quarterly taxes. The first tax bill you get was an estimate. In South Hadley, the second house bill was an estimate," he explained. "So when you get the third bill, it's inordinately large because you're paying the increase in a shorter period. It looks like a bigger cost." But Cohen told us if this is what it is, residents need to come together and go to bat for what they want in the future. "People need to go to their town meetings, they need to vote on their city tax rates, how to set, [and] they need to get more involved," she said. Sullivan told Western Mass News there are some costs associated with the coronavirus pandemic that may be temporary or not covered at all. That the towns had to adapt or change, moving some of the budget funds to cover those costs. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and weather. Download the Western Mass News App You can now get the latest Western Mass News headlines on Alexa. Click here to activate the skill. Copyright 2021 Western Mass News (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved. Tax Bill Wmass Counties Hampshire County Follow Morgyn Joubert Follow Kayla Burton First confirmed case of COVID-19 variant found in Mass.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2293
__label__wiki	0.666561	0.666561	Equal pay matters at Avanade Avanade signs White House Equal Pay Pledge With gender equality a major topic in the technology industry and in the political arena, Avanade proudly announced that it has joined more than 30 other progressive companies committing to the White House Equal Pay Pledge. The Pledge, launched at the first-ever United State of Women Summit in June 2016, encourages companies to recognise their critical roles in advancing equal pay and helping close the gap. Diversity unleashes global power Avanade’s North America HR lead, Erika Bogar King, says “We believe that workforce diversity and inclusiveness are key elements of unleashing the power of our global team to create the innovative solutions that our clients need to thrive in the digital world. This pledge is one of the significant milestones in our drive towards solidifying these values in our culture and in the countries around the world in which we live and work.” Equality is an issue of responsibility Working towards greater gender balance, CEO Adam Warby told Geek Wire “For me, equality and diversity became a necessary focus because we were a technology company that had poor representation of women in our leadership team and across the business. It was a raw point for me and I really wanted to tackle it. Not least, it’s an issue of responsibility. We were missing out on recruiting best talent.” Secure an exciting role Sound like a progressive technology company that you can see yourself in? See what exciting roles Avanade is currently hiring for globally.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2297
__label__wiki	0.855086	0.855086	Bill would ban tear gas on crowds Published: Jul. 6, 2020 at 4:50 PM EDT LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Tear gas cannisters were flying through downtown Lansing the night a protest over the death of George Floyd turned violent. A state representative wants to make sure it doesn’t happen again by banning the use of tear gas against crowds. Rep. Kara Hope of Holt introduced the bill after seeing images of protesters covered in thick clouds of smoke. Rep. Julie Brixie of Meridian Township signed on to the fellow Democratic lawmaker’s idea. “I thought that was a really important first step to help us demilitarize our police departments,” said Brixie. Supporters believe the substance can make COVID-19 symptoms worse. “Tear gas irritates the eyes and the lungs and the throat,” Brixie said. “So people are rubbing their faces and coughing and that is really problematic and contributes to the spread of COVID-19.” The CDC said riot control agents like tear gas can cause chest tightness and shortness of breath. One study shows a spike in respiratory illnesses in military recruits who were exposed to tear gas. MSU Police Captain Doug Monette said tear gas is a last resort. “No agency really wants to use chemical agents unless there’s a situation with life safety and concern,” said Monette. During an interview with News 10′s David Andrews in June, Lansing Police Chief Daryl Green defended his department’s use of tear gas at a protest in May. “We had to make a critical decision to use chemical munitions at that particular time because we had multiple fires and we had actual intelligence that someone or some people are trying to start fires down in the downtown,” said Green. While the chemical is legal in all 50 states, several other cities, including Seattle, Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. have restrictions on the use of tear gas. The bill is currently in the House Judiciary Committee.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2299
__label__cc	0.541621	0.458379	The Amazon Region Oral Transmission of Chagas Disease by Consumption of Açaí Palm Fruit, Brazil Aglaêr A. Nóbrega , Marcio H. Garcia, Erica Tatto, Marcos T. Obara, Elenild Costa, Jeremy Sobel, and Wildo N. Araujo Author affiliations: Brazilian Ministry of Health, Brasília, Brazil (A.A. Nóbrega, M.H. Garcia, E. Tatto, M.T. Obara, W.N. Araujo); Secretariat of Public Health, Belem, Brazil (E. Costa); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA (J. Sobel); Gonçalo Muniz Institute, Salvador, Brazil (W.N. Araujo) In 2006, a total of 178 cases of acute Chagas disease were reported from the Amazonian state of Pará, Brazil. Eleven occurred in Barcarena and were confirmed by visualization of parasites on blood smears. Using cohort and case–control studies, we implicated oral transmission by consumption of açaí palm fruit. Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) chronically infects ≈10 million persons in Latin America (1). The etiologic agent is Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted by bloodsucking triatomine insects. Other modes of transmission are transfusional, congenital, and oral (foodborne) (2). Oral transmission occurs by consumption of foods contaminated with triatomines or their feces or by consumption of raw meat from infected mammalian sylvatic hosts (3). The precise stage of food handling at which contamination occurs is unknown. The first outbreak of orally transmitted Chagas disease in Brazil was reported in 1965 (4). Two outbreaks were associated with consumption of sugar cane juice (5,6). In these outbreaks, the incubation period was ≈22 days, compared with 4–15 days for vectorial transmission and 30–40 days for transfusional transmission (7). Chagas disease has not been considered endemic in the Brazilian Amazon region. The first Amazonian outbreak of acute Chagas disease was reported in 1968; oral transmission was suspected (8). During 1968–2005, a total of 437 cases of acute Chagas disease were reported in this region. Of these cases, 311 were related to 62 outbreaks in which the suspected mode of transmission was consumption of açaí (9). Figure 1. A) Açaí palm and açaí fruit. B) Location of Barcarena in Pará State, Brazil. C) Epidemic curve for 11 case-patients with acute Chagas disease, Barcarena, Brazil, September–October 2006. Açaí is the fruit of a palm of the family Aracaceae (Figure 1, panel A); it is crushed to produce a paste or beverage. Most of the Amazonian population consumes açaí juice daily. Contamination is believed to be caused by triatomine stools on the fruit or insects inadvertently crushed during processing (10). There are no reports of collection of açaí for laboratory testing during an outbreak of acute Chagas disease. Because outbreaks with high attack rates occur in small groups whose members all consume the same foods, açaí has not been epidemiologically implicated in transmission of this disease. During January–November 2006, a total of 178 cases of acute Chagas disease were reported in Pará State, Brazil, in the Amazon basin (Ministry of Health, unpub. data). Eleven of these cases occurred in Barcarena (population 63,268) (11) (Figure 1, panel B). All patients had symptom onset in September and October. Of the 11 case-patients, 5 were staff members at a health post who shared a meal at a staff meeting on September 15. We attempted to identify risk factors for illness. We conducted a retrospective cohort study of staff members at the health post who participated in the meeting on September 15. A case-patient was any person who participated in the meeting and had a positive direct parasitologic examination result for T. cruzi or positive serologic results and clinical evidence of acute Chagas disease. A non-case was any person who participated in the meeting and had negative test results for T. cruzi. We also conducted a 1:3 case–control study (11 case-patients and 34 controls matched by sex and age) that included patients with laboratory-confirmed cases from Barcarena. A case-patient was any person in whom during September 1–October 15 T. cruzi was found by direct parasitologic examination, irrespective of signs or symptoms of disease, or who had positive serologic results and clinical evidence of disease. This interval was based on date of symptom onset of the first and last case-patient and a reported incubation period of 3–22 days for orally transmitted disease. Controls were age- and sex-matched residents of case-patient neighborhoods who had negative serologic results for T. cruzi. Parasitologic examinations were conducted for case-patients by using quantitative buffy coat test, thick blood smear, or buffy coat test (the latter 2 tests included Giemsa staining). Serologic tests were conducted by using indirect hemagglutination test, ELISA, or indirect immunofluorescent test. An immunoglobulin (Ig) M titer >40 was considered positive. Controls had nonreactive IgM and IgG titers. We ruled out leishmaniasis in all persons with positive serologic results for T. cruzi by using an immunofluorescent test for IgM to Leishmania spp. (12). We conducted an entomologic investigation during December 11–16, 2006, at the homes of 5 case-patients and in forested areas near the homes of 2 case-patients; at the commercial establishment where açaí consumed by the case-patients linked to the health post was prepared and served; at an açaí juice production and sale establishment reported to be frequented by other case-patients; and at the river dock market where açaí delivered to Barcarena is unloaded. At this market, we searched baskets used to transport açaí in river boats. We applied an insect-displacing compound (piridine; Pirisa, Taquara, Brazil) to the interior and exterior of buildings at investigation sites and placed traps (13) to obtain triatomines. Data were analyzed by using Epi Info version 6.04d (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA). We measured relative risk in the cohort study and matched odds ratios in the matched case–control study, with 95% confidence intervals and α = 5%. Fisher exact, McNemar, Mantel-Haenszel, and Kruskall-Wallis tests were used as needed. Study power (1 – β) was 5%. Figure 2. Trypanosoma cruzi (arrow) in a peripheral blood smear of a patient at a local health facility in a rural area of Pará State, Brazil (Giemsa stain, magnification ×100). Image provided by... All case-patients had positive results for T. cruzi by direct examination of blood (Figure 2). Nine (82%) patients were female; median age was 39 years (range 7–70 years). Eight (73%) patients resided in urban areas, 7 (64%) in brick dwellings, and 3 (27%) in mixed brick and wooden dwellings. All patients denied having had blood transfusions or organ transplants, having slept in rural or sylvatic areas, and having been bitten by triatomines. The epidemic curve for the 11 patients is shown in Figure 1, panel C. Main signs and symptoms were fever, weakness, facial edema, myalgia, arthralgia, and peripheral edema (Table 1). No deaths occurred, and median time from symptom onset to treatment initiation was 22 days. The cohort consisted of 12 persons who attended the staff meeting. Of these persons, 6 shared a meal, 5 (83%) of whom were case-patients. The remaining persons were seronegative for T. cruzi. Exposures associated with infection were consumption of thick açaí paste and drinking açaí juice at the health post; consumption of chilled açaí was protective (Table 2). This shared meal was the only common exposure among cohort members. No other foods consumed at the meal were associated with illness (Table 2). Among exposures tested, drinking açaí juice on September 15 and at the health post were significantly associated with illness (p<0.02 and p<0.001, respectively; matched odds ratio not determined). Other exposures were not associated with illness. No triatomine insects were identified at any sites of the entomologic investigation. Our study findings implicated açaí in an outbreak of acute Chagas disease. Oral transmission of this disease in the Amazon region has been reported since the 1960s. Açaí has long been the principal suspected food vehicle, but characteristics of outbreaks, small groups with universal exposure and high attack rates, have precluded epidemiologic implication of this food. There are no reports of timely collection of açaí for laboratory testing in an outbreak. In this outbreak, vectorborne, transfusional, transplant-associated, and transplacental transmission were excluded. Incubation periods of cohort case-patients were compatible with those of previous reports. A shared meal was the only event linking case-patients, and cohort and case–control studies demonstrated an association between açaí consumption at this meal and infection. These findings indicate an outbreak of orally transmitted disease from contaminated açaí. Limitations of this study are possible recall bias caused by delay between illness and investigation and failure to collect food samples for testing. Studies are needed to determine viability of T. cruzi in açaí, along with the tree-to-bowl continuum of açaí, to identify sources of contamination. Because açaí is a major dietary component in the Amazon region and a component of the local economy, identifying practical prevention measures is essential. Ms Nóbrega is supervisor of the Field Epidemiology Training Program of the Brazilian Ministry of Health in Brasília, Brazil. Her research interests include the epidemiology of infectious diseases and outbreak investigations. Bilate AM, Cunha-Net E. Chagas disease cardiomyopathy: current concepts of an old disease. Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2008;50:67–74. DOIPubMed Amato Neto V, Lopes M, Umezawa ES, Aveiro Ruocco MS, Dias JC. Outras formas de transmissão do Trypanosoma cruzi. Revista de Patologia Tropical. 2000;29(Suppl):115–29. 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__label__wiki	0.992264	0.992264	Woman who left man to die in California motel freed decades early over COVID concerns by: Charmaine Nero and Nexstar Media Wire YOLO COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) – Family members said they thought they had closure when the woman who killed their loved one was sentenced to prison nearly two decades ago. But her release is now opening up old wounds. “Loyal and funny,” Dena Love said about her brother, Kevin John Ruska Jr., who was also known to friends and family as Johnny. “We were very close in age. Only around 16 months apart,” Love said. To even drive I-5 south without getting overly emotional knowing that there is a trail of his blood down that highway. Dena Love Former Yolo County Chief Deputy District Attorney Ann Hurd remembers the case from 1998 vividly. She said Ruska picked up Terebea Williams, who is now 44, to take her to work in the Tacoma, Washington, area. The Davis Enterprise reports that Williams was Ruska’s ex-girlfriend. After a short argument, Williams forced Ruska, 23, into the trunk of the car and shot him. Hurd said Williams then drove hundreds of miles to Davis, California and bound Ruska to a chair in a motel, leaving him for dead. “To even drive I-5 south without getting overly emotional knowing that there is a trail of his blood down that highway,” Love said. Williams was inevitably convicted of first-degree murder, among other charges and sentenced to 84 years to life in prison. But on Wednesday, the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office confirmed Williams was released from prison due to COVID-19 concerns. “(Williams was) only be behind bars for 22 years, less than the amount of time that he was alive,” Love said. “It’s heartbreak for the victim’s family because there’s no notice to the victims,” Assistant Chief Deputy DA Melinda Aiello said. Governor Gavin Newsom announced he is working to release more than 8,000 inmates from prison by the end of August. But only those eligible can be released. It’s something Hurd said shouldn’t apply to Williams. “From my perspective, there should be a number of different considerations that should come into play,” Hurd said. Love said Williams’ release is a day they never thought they would be alive to see. “Shame on you for putting these victims and their families through this trauma all over again,” Love said. A spokesperson with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation issued a statement about the release. In an effort to address the COVID-19 pandemic, CDCR has implemented emergency measures to protect all those who live and work in our state prisons, and the community at-large, in a way that aligns public health and public safety. Terebea Williams was released from CDCR custody on July 29 under Government Code section 8658 regulations, which allows the release of an incarcerated person in the case of an emergency that endangers their life. Prior to the release of an offender, CDCR’s Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services makes notification to registered victims and provides referrals to community-based mental health and wellness resources. The CDCR spokesperson went on to say that the department gives prior notice to registered victims.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2303
__label__wiki	0.901151	0.901151	Raleigh family begs for relief after a half-dozen cars slam into their home by: Hunter Patterson RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – A family is pleading for help as cars keep running off the road and crashing into their home. The problem has existed for more than a decade at the intersection of New Hope Road and Fawn Glen Drive. Since the Bernarte family moved into their house near the intersection in 2004, drivers have crashed into it six times. The first crash came in 2007, then 2008, then 2013 and once a year since. The worst crash sent debris all the way up to the second floor of the home, said Carlo Bernarte. “It decimated almost 50 percent of the house,” he said. Another time, a stop sign came flying through the window. “It ricocheted, man. So, it missed my daughter about this much,” Bernarte said. After the first five crashes, Bernarte spent $3,000 on windows meant to withstand a hurricane. But in August, a sixth vehicle came crashing in. Through all the mayhem, none of the family has been injured. Still, Bernarte said, there’s a mental toll to living in a place where thousands of pounds of metal keep slamming into the house. The city has installed light-up signs along the curve approaching the intersection, but engineers say most of the crashes happen because drivers are speeding or drunk. Officials report that one of the incoming vehicles was going 120 mph. Bernarte has installed blue lights on his porch; he hopes it will fool drivers into thinking there are police lights in the area and prompt them to slow down. Now, engineers are proposing closing the entrance to Fawn Glen Drive, allowing the guard rail to run all the way along that section of New Hope. “We as a city and the Department of Transportation like to only explore (that) as a last option because it does impact people’s commute times,” said Jed Niffenegger, a senior transportation engineer with the City of Raleigh. Some neighbors said they aren’t convinced the proposed change would be effective. Chris Redshaw started a petition urging the city or state to simply buy the Bernartes’ home from them. “This family has had four people die on their front porch,” he said. “This family has to live with that.” But engineers say their focus is on making the road safer. Bernarte wonders if that can be done. “Why did I put my family in this situation?” he asked. by Brittney Baird, Julia Palazzo / Jan 18, 2021 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — In a letter written before Christmas, Amazon urged Tennessee Governor Bill Lee to allow its 25,000 frontline workers in the state to be vaccinated as soon as possible. The company said Amazon employees in warehouses and grocery stores have been helping people receive essential items since the beginning of the pandemic. The majority of the nation's priciest zip codes are located — no surprises here — in California. California's San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Jose and San Diego have the highest share of zip codes in which zero percent of homes are "reasonably affordable" to the typical buyer, according to new research by real estate site Trulia.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2304
__label__cc	0.718879	0.281121	Tue, 26/01/16 Question : What relevance does Pannekoek's book have in Europe today ? Do you think that the analytic memory and theory of the past experience of council communism, as Pannekoek expresses them, can be "heard" and understood by workers here today ? Answer : A book, such as Pannekoek's, is not in need of immediate relevance. It concerns itself with a historical period; with past occurrences as well as possible future experiences, in which the phenomenon of workers' councils appearing and disappearing points to a trend of development in workers' class struggle and its changing objectives. read more » Socialism and the transformation of work Workers' management is not just a new administrative technique: it means that for the mass of people, new relations will have to develop with their work, the very content of work will have to alter. Resisting redundancy and recession: appraising the tactic of occupation Gregor Gall In regard to workplace occupations, the decision relates to workers’ assessments of their situation and their expectations about whether this will bring useful leverage. The Castoriadis-Pannekoek Exchange (1953 - 1954): First letter The two theorists, following different trajectories, reached a common conclusion: that the real content of socialism is the complete control of labour by the workers themselves. Cooperatives and workers’ control in 20th century Greece Αλέξανδρος Κιουπκιολής Θοδωρής Καρυώτης A historical overview of the rise and decline of the farmers' cooperative movement in Greece, as well as some early examples of worker-occupied businesses before the turn of the century. What if the workers were in control? Hilary Wainwright Hilary Wainwright reflects on an attempt by British workers to produce a democratically determined alternative plan for their industry.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2311
__label__wiki	0.627969	0.627969	Enter News, Quotes, Companies or Videos https://www.wsj.com/articles/there-are-five-different-races-in-streaming-tv-heres-where-apple-fits-in-11554120001 There Are Five Different Races in Streaming TV. Here’s Where Apple Fits In. In the U.S., Silicon Valley and media titans are competing in categories from subscription entertainment to hardware to online-TV bundles Elliot Bentley @Elliot_Bentley elliot.bentley@wsj.com Amol Sharma @asharma Amol.Sharma@wsj.com April 1, 2019 8:00 am ET Apple Inc. has entered the streaming-television arena. But who exactly is it competing with? There isn’t just one race in the streaming-media world. In the U.S., there are at least five distinct categories where Silicon Valley heavyweights and traditional media companies are competing for users’ attention and money. Some, like Netflix Inc., are building subscription entertainment services with large stockpiles of original and licensed programming. Others, like Dish Network Corp.’s SlingTV, are creating slimmed-down, online versions of the cable-TV bundle. Still others, such as Roku, are looking to be streaming-TV hubs in the living room, providing hardware and services that let consumers connect to and sign up for all sorts of streaming offerings. So where does Apple fit in? It is among the many companies that are playing in multiple categories. Its Apple TV+ service, announced last week, aims to create original programming, such as “The Morning Show,” a drama about a talk show featuring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, and the space drama “For All Mankind.” © 2021 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2313
__label__wiki	0.742556	0.742556	Home Page > Articles > blog 4 Ways to Secure Your Home COVID -19 How to Protect Yourself & Others JUST BECAUSE YOU WANT THEM CHEAP John Che the Chairman of ZKTeco Visits Indian Research Institute In Bangalore, after listening to a brief introduction of Indian security market, John gave on-the-spot guidance to the market situation, and made corresponding comments on India's plan of future development. At the same time, Mr Ke Zhong, Director of Research and Development of ZKTeco’s Indian Research Institute, also systematically reported on the progress of the Indian Research Institute's current cloud platform, campus solutions, locally-developed campus and restaurant management solutions and related preparations for international call center. In the future, ZKTeco’s Indian Research Institute will be committed to the comprehensive research and development and technical support for ZKTeco’s international, overseas branches and subsidiaries. In addition, ZKTeco’s Indian subsidiary will officially launch the “Made in India” plan. John also inspected and guided the selection of the site for relevant factories, and put forward relevant requirements and guidance for future manufacturing. John also made a big vision and outlook for the supporting and overall layout of future R&D, production and market in India, which is all-in-one "research, production and sales", and decided to invest 5 million US dollars for the acquisition of Indian subsidiary to tamp the foundation and future development of India.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2319
__label__cc	0.558338	0.441662	Juros - Por Juan Torres López Fai clic qui per effettuare modifiche. Juros - Por Juan Torres López.docx Heavy Reader: 1948 - by Mazin Qumsiyeh Heavy Reader: 1948 The scientist in me wants to find logical explanations for why people kill each other and do not simply share and care for one another ... On 9 April 1948, my mother’s friend in school (both 18 at the time in teacher school in Jerusalem) chose to go back to her village of Deir Yassin. That was the last time my mother saw Hayah Balbisi who was killed in a massacre. April 9th is a day before Good Friday in our Eastern Christian Tradition. My mother, who is now 82 years old, told me not to travel and that she has been having bad dreams. I reassured her even though my own heart sends me negative signals. Deir Yassin was not the first or the largest massacre committed by Zionist forces during that era of ethnic cleansing. But it was prophetic and emblematic for us because its deliberate effect was magnified to scare the villagers (even some survivors were paraded in the streets of Jerusalem and loudspeakers told of more impending massacres). Dozens of massacres were indeed committed just in the six weeks leading up to Israel’s creation and more after. 534 villages and towns were depopulated in the bizarre 20th century attempt to transform a multicultural/multireligious Palestine into the “Jewish state of Israel.” 67 years later massacres are still being committed whether in Gaza last year or in the Palestinian refugee camp of Yarmouk. Yarmouk was home to 160,000 Palestinian refugees. It was the largest Palestinian refugee camp. It was besieged and starved. People ate grass and over 200 died of starvation. Now the fanatical forces calling themselves the Islamic State entered the camp, burned Palestinian flags and spread their terror on the remaining civilians. Necks were cut and women were raped. Different but connected perpetrators. These and other thoughts race through the mind from 11,000 meters above the ground on my way to Paris. A flight was canceled and I had to fly to Athens, then Larnaca (Cyprus), then Paris. Larnaca airport is full of Israelis because that is the closest European airport to Lod (renamed Ben Gurion) Airport. Cyprus is used also as a transit point for the tens of thousands of Mossad agents that travel back and forth to some 140 other countries. Countless teams of assassins passed through this airport I left behind. I also think of other massacres committed in places I know well (like Kenya) or places I do not know well (like the deliberate downing of an Iranian civilian aircraft by the US and that of a German airplane by a terrorist on French soil). But then I thought, “how can I gain a bigger perspective on our lives and all these tragedies?” Here, we are tiny creatures among 7 billion “humans” that have spread around and damaged this beautiful blue planet. A planet that is small in a small inconspicuous solar system, one of billions of solar systems in this galaxy, itself a small galaxy among countless galaxies. Maybe we take ourselves too seriously, I thought. How can I help get people to know that there is enough resources to feed everyone (now over a billion go hungry). The scientist in me wants to find logical explanations for why people kill each other and do not simply share and care for one another. I try to convince myself with my own words to visitors to Palestine: lighting a candle is better than cursing the darkness, first do no harm, travel the path of your conscience even if few are doing it, etc. Maybe lack of sleep makes my mind wonder into Buddhist philosophies (joyful participation in the sorrows of this world) and to mystic philosophies (Rumi’s words come slushing around my brain). These thoughts are like shields to help us in this stark reality. The reality is that the vast majority of people on this airplane and the thousands I left behind at the airport do not know and do not care. Yarmouk, Deir Yassin, Tantura, Sabra, Shatila and others represent a heritage for us Palestinians and the few other humans who care. A country was robbed, 7 million of us are refugees or displaced people. Zionists are happy they succeeded in getting Arabs and Muslims to kill each other whether in Yemen or Syria. As the pilot announces descent to Paris, I think of the French equivalent of the Balfour Declaration (Jules Cambon’s declaration of French support for Zionism was also issued in 1917). But I know I am a minority and most people on this airplane are thinking of their next meal, of sex, of work obligations, of other thoughts. Perhaps that is how it was and how it will be. Perhaps all we can do is try our best (successfully or not) to create a ripple effect for a better more peaceful world. Perhaps that’s what I and fellow volunteers at the Palestine Museum of Natural History are trying to do. Perhaps, as the old song says: in the end only kindness matters. It is good to be here in beautiful Paris with Eitan and Tal and all the other good people. But I already miss my mother and miss Palestine. Mazin Qumsiyeh https://www.adbusters.org/magazine/120/heavy-reader-1948.html Heavy reader - Mazin Qumsiyeh.docx Declaration Of Rights International Media Action International - Media Action World - Egypt World Portugal World Spain World USA	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2320
__label__cc	0.676335	0.323665	Hotels near Japantown, San Francisco Hotels in Japantown photo by Siang Lin Hon Search for accommodation in Japantown Top landmarks in San Francisco Moscone Convention CenterMoscone Convention Center is worth a pic or two when discovering South of Market. Hotels.com travelers also like the museums, art galleries, and monuments in the area. Pier 39If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Pier 39, a popular place for shoppers in Fisherman's Wharf. Our travelers also love the museums and art galleries in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here. If you have fun at Pier 39, you'll love Aquarium of the Bay and Magowan's Infinite Mirror Maze, both a short walk away. Golden Gate BridgeIf you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Golden Gate Bridge— just one of the monuments located 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from the centre of San Francisco. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. San Francisco has lots of other important landmarks you might want to visit such as Palace of Fine Arts and Alcatraz Island. Bill Graham Civic AuditoriumIf you want to see a show while you're in town, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in Civic Center should be top of your list. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Orpheum Theater, Warfield Theater, and Louise Davies Symphony Hall are all a short walk away. UCSF Medical CenterUCSF Medical Center is a large hospital in Forest Knolls. Alcatraz IslandIf you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Alcatraz Island— just one of the monuments located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from the centre of San Francisco. Our travelers also love the art galleries and museums in the area— your sightseeing tour starts here. San Francisco has lots of other big landmarks you might want to visit such as Palace of Fine Arts and Golden Gate Bridge. Find out more about Japantown What's Japantown Like? There's a lot visitors like about Japantown, especially its shops. Make sure to enjoy this walkable neighborhood's great restaurants. Take time to see the sights like Sundance Kabuki Cinemas while you're here. San Francisco City Hall and Orpheum Theater are a couple of popular sights nearby. Where are the Best Places to Stay in Japantown? Listed below are our travelers' top places to stay in Japantown: Kimpton Buchanan Hotel 3.5-star hotel with restaurant, bar • Free WiFi • Fitness center • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location Hotel Kabuki - a Joie de Vivre Boutique Hotel • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Central location How to Get to Japantown Japantown is located 1.2 mi (2 km) from the heart of San Francisco. • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), 12 mi (19.2 km) from Japantown • Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK), 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Japantown • Hayward, CA (HWD-Hayward Executive), 19.1 mi (30.8 km) from Japantown Things to See and Do in and around Japantown Things to See near Japantown: • San Francisco City Hall (0.7 mi/1.2 km away) • University of San Francisco (1.2 mi/2 km away) • Lombard Street (1.3 mi/2.1 km away) • Palace of Fine Arts (1.5 mi/2.5 km away) • Moscone Convention Center (1.6 mi/2.6 km away) Things to Do near Japantown: • Sundance Kabuki Cinemas (0.1 mi/0.2 km away) • Orpheum Theater (1 mi/1.6 km away) • Ghirardelli Square (1.5 mi/2.3 km away) • San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (1.6 mi/2.6 km away) • Pier 39 (2 mi/3.1 km away) When Is the Best Time to Visit San Francisco? • Hottest months: September, October, August, June (average 61°F) • Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 53°F) • Rainiest months: February, December, January, March (average 4 inches of rainfall)	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2326
__label__cc	0.541593	0.458407	Team:BIOTEC Dresden/ACP Lucas.schirmer (Talk \| contribs) Biba (Talk \| contribs) <p> Normally the in-vivo synthesis of the acyl-ACP substrate for the production of signaling molecules in bacterial quorum sensing is carried out by enzymes like acyl-ACP synthetases which can transfer fatty acid groups onto the functional ACPs (already containing the phosphopantetheine prosthetic group). </p> <p> Normally the in-vivo synthesis of the acyl-ACP substrate for the production of signaling molecules in bacterial quorum sensing is carried out by enzymes like acyl-ACP synthetases which can transfer fatty acid groups onto the functional ACPs (already containing the phosphopantetheine prosthetic group). The HPLC and affinity purification of this enzyme from strains of E.coli harboring the V. fischeri LuxI gene has been achieved before (reference). </p> <a href="http://2010.igem.org/wiki/images/9/97/ACP1.jpg" rel="lightbox"><img src="http://2010.igem.org/wiki/images/9/97/ACP1.jpg" class="border thumb right"></a></p> <p> We, however, tried an entirely different synthesis approach by using a different enzyme, namely ACP synthase (4-phosphopantetheinyl-transferase) which is involved in a more general reaction that spans all the domains of life and represents the addition of a prosthetic group to an ACP protein either from the fatty acid or polyketide synthesis <p> In fact, this is often used in practice for labeling cell surface proteins fused to ACP. (3) </p> <p> In fact, the described reaction is a well-established commercial technique used for labeling cell surface proteins fused to ACP with acyl groups of various lengths (with radioactively marked atoms). (3) </p> <li> Hexanoyl CoA trilithium salt hydrate </li> <li>Acyl carrier protein from E.coli </li> <li>Acyl carrier protein from E.coli – as an alternative for this compound, HPLC purified ACP from an E. coli ACPS mutant strain (overexpressing apo-ACP) can be used (reference) </li> <li>ACP synthase from E.coli</li> <div class="visualClear"></div> <p> The reaction components and their molar ratios were adjusted based on previous studies (4,5) and are as follows: 50 mM Tris-HCl, ph 8.0 buffer, 10 mM MgCl2 (enzyme cofactor), 1 mM DTT, 300 µM CoA, 50 µM of apo-ACP and 5 µM of ACP synthase in a total of 100µl reaction volume. The mix is incubated at 37°C for 30 minutes. For terminating the reaction, 50 mM EDTA or 10% trichloroacetic acid is added. </p> <p> There has been some reports on mild inhibitory activity for this type of reaction by both an excess of apo-ACP and adenosine 3',5'-bisphosphate along with some divalent ions. At the same time Mg2+ or Mn2+ are required for catalytic activity (6) </p> <p> A first simple step to judge if the reaction is successful would be to run the reaction mixture on a gel. There is evidence that, in spite of a bigger mass, acylated ACP can travel faster than apo or holoACP in an SDS-PAGE, due to active binding of the SDS detergent molecules to the hydrophobic acyl chain which increases the charge to mass ratio, thus, facilitating faster migration (fig. 5) (2,7). On the other hand it is possible to run the reaction mixture also on a native gel and compare the migration pattern of the proteins. The potein that would migrate faster than apoACP in SDS PAGE but slower than it in a native page (separation by mass) would be the acylated ACP (fig. 6). </p> <p> Although this approach isn’t quantitative, it would give a hint about the efficiency of the reaction. </p> <p> A intermediary step for the detection of the acyl-ACP synthesis IS the incubation of the reaction mixture with cell extracts of strains constitutively expressing LuxI. Using as a control LuxI extract incubated with a receiver strain and no reaction mixture, normalization is possible and the relation of fluorescence to the amount of reaction mix provided can be tracked. </p> <p> A next integrating approach is to test our system with that of the “Fusion protein” (yellow team). If we test our AHL-sensitive reporter cells with SAM, hexanoyl-ACP containing reaction mixture and the recombinant LuxI, then the activation of the reporter cells by this reaction mixture proves the fact that we have produced both functional acyl-ACP and preserved the AHL producing function of the fusion protein. More than this, quantification can be done to assess the maximally efficient conditions for acyl-ACP synthesis </p> <p> A next detection approach is to integrate our system with that of the “Fusion protein” team which would allow for testing the fusion protein that they produced. If we test our AHL-sensitive reporter cells with SAM, hexanoyl-ACP containing mixture and the recombinant LuxI, then the activation of the reporter cells by this reaction mix will prove the fact that we have produced both functional acyl-ACP and LuxI enzyme. </p> <h2> Methods </h2> Biopolis Dresden AHL Sensor ACP synthesis Future outlook Submitted Parts Characterized Parts Please enable Javascript in your browser to get or upgrade to a browser that supports Javascript to get full experience of our Team Wiki ABREVIATIONS: ACP – acyl carrier protein, SAM – S-adenosyl-methionine, CoA – coenzyme A For enabling the outside-of-cell activity of the recombinant LuxI enzyme which will serve as the signal transducing element in our system we needed to provide the substrates for it: S-adenosyl-methionine (SAM); which also serves as a universal donor in methylation reactions and is easy to get from the store and acylated-acyl carrier protein (in our case hexanoyl-ACP); which is not readily available commercially but is possible to synthesize by more available strategies. The synthesis and detection of this compound is discussed further. There are two major quorum signaling molecules produced by the V. fischeri LuxI enzyme in almost equimolar concentrations: N-(3-oxohexanoyl) homoserine lactone and hexanoyl homoserine lactone (1). The two compounds differ only by a keto group at the third carbon of the acyl chain, but hexanoyl homoserine lactone was one used since it was advantageous to synthesize it using commercially available products. Normally the in-vivo synthesis of the acyl-ACP substrate for the production of signaling molecules in bacterial quorum sensing is carried out by enzymes like acyl-ACP synthetases which can transfer fatty acid groups onto the functional ACPs (already containing the phosphopantetheine prosthetic group). The HPLC and affinity purification of this enzyme from strains of E.coli harboring the V. fischeri LuxI gene has been achieved before (reference). We, however, tried an entirely different synthesis approach by using a different enzyme, namely ACP synthase (4-phosphopantetheinyl-transferase) which is involved in a more general reaction that spans all the domains of life and represents the addition of a prosthetic group to an ACP protein either from the fatty acid or polyketide synthesis pathways in order to make it functional. The prosthetic group in this case is a phosphopantetheine which is taken directly from CoA and added to the apo-protein variant of ACP generating adenosine 3',5'-bisphosphate and holo-ACP (reaction depicted on the right side). If we substitute in the reaction above CoA with derivatives containing the acyl group already attached to the phosphopantetheine moiety then we would be able to produce hexanoyl-ACP (figure below) ready to be used directly in the reaction with LuxI. In fact, the described reaction is a well-established commercial technique used for labeling cell surface proteins fused to ACP with acyl groups of various lengths (with radioactively marked atoms). (3) We tried to produce the reaction using 3 main players: Hexanoyl CoA trilithium salt hydrate Acyl carrier protein from E.coli – as an alternative for this compound, HPLC purified ACP from an E. coli ACPS mutant strain (overexpressing apo-ACP) can be used (reference) ACP synthase from E.coli There has been some reports on mild inhibitory activity for this type of reaction by both an excess of apo-ACP and adenosine 3',5'-bisphosphate along with some divalent ions. At the same time Mg2+ or Mn2+ are required for catalytic activity (6) The behavior of the enzyme depending on the substrate is illustrated in figure 3. As a successful example from literature, the Km value for butyryl production (fig. 4) from the respective substrates by this strategy was about 8.1 µM which is close to the value of non-derivatized CoA substrate. The turnover number however was 5 times lower than for CoA (0.2 s-1 compared to 1.0 s-1) which could be overcome by longer incubation times. A first simple step to judge if the reaction is successful would be to run the reaction mixture on a gel. There is evidence that, in spite of a bigger mass, acylated ACP can travel faster than apo or holoACP in an SDS-PAGE, due to active binding of the SDS detergent molecules to the hydrophobic acyl chain which increases the charge to mass ratio, thus, facilitating faster migration (fig. 5) (2,7). On the other hand it is possible to run the reaction mixture also on a native gel and compare the migration pattern of the proteins. The potein that would migrate faster than apoACP in SDS PAGE but slower than it in a native page (separation by mass) would be the acylated ACP (fig. 6). Although this approach isn’t quantitative, it would give a hint about the efficiency of the reaction. A intermediary step for the detection of the acyl-ACP synthesis IS the incubation of the reaction mixture with cell extracts of strains constitutively expressing LuxI. Using as a control LuxI extract incubated with a receiver strain and no reaction mixture, normalization is possible and the relation of fluorescence to the amount of reaction mix provided can be tracked. A next integrating approach is to test our system with that of the “Fusion protein” (yellow team). If we test our AHL-sensitive reporter cells with SAM, hexanoyl-ACP containing reaction mixture and the recombinant LuxI, then the activation of the reporter cells by this reaction mixture proves the fact that we have produced both functional acyl-ACP and preserved the AHL producing function of the fusion protein. More than this, quantification can be done to assess the maximally efficient conditions for acyl-ACP synthesis The reaction components and their molar ratios were adjusted based on previous studies (4,5) and are as follows: 50 mM Tris-HCl, ph 8.0 buffer, 10 mM MgCl2 (enzyme cofactor), 1 mM DTT, 300 µM CoA, 50 µM of apo-ACP and 5 µM of ACP synthase in a total of 100µl reaction volume. The mix is incubated at 37°C for 30 minutes. For terminating the reaction, 50 mM EDTA or 10% trichloroacetic acid is added. Retrieved from "http://2010.igem.org/Team:BIOTEC_Dresden/ACP" Categories: BIOTEC Dresden/Project \| BIOTEC Dresden/Workflow	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2334
__label__cc	0.611084	0.388916	BH Podcast About Beyond Hallyu BH Discuss: Does CL’s “MTBD” disrespect the Qur’an and Muslim K-pop fans? Lizzie">Lizzie A huge row erupted recently on social media after the release of the performance music video of CL’s ‘MTBD’ from 2NE1’s new album. It erupted after fans began to notice that the samples used in the song may in fact be a recording of a boy reciting the Qur’an. This upset a massive number of Muslim K-pop fans as Islam teaches that the Qur’an is the sacred word of God. You can compare the two clips in this video: There were (and still are) calls for YG to pull the song and album from release and re-release them without the offending sample. Many Muslim fans have dealt with this in an appropriate way but there has also been a large number of death threats and abuse directed towards CL personally because of the incident. What do you think of the whole incident? Do you think the song should be pulled from release? Should YG make an apology or release a statement? Are people overreacting or is this a reasonable response to a serious offence? Here are some factors to consider: CL is listed as neither the producer nor composer of this song – Teddy Park wrote and produced the music whereas CL co-wrote the lyrics. It’s likely that CL may not have been involved in the creation of the song until after the instrumental had already been recorded. Several countries with large Muslim populations such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Dubai and Turkey are becoming important international markets for K-pop. In fact, 2NE1 already have a tour date scheduled for Malaysia. Less than 0.001% of the Korean population are Muslim (in 2007 the figure was around 35,000 people) and so a degree of lack of awareness of the religion might be understandable. Although this is debated, some Muslim scholars believe that music goes against the teachings of Islam. Obviously Muslim K-pop fans would not believe and/or follow this teaching but it could make this use of the Qur’an seem more disrespectful. Death threats are never acceptable and should always be condemned. The outpouring of aggressive and threatening abuse is not ok. Having said that, many, many Muslim fans are going about protesting this song in a very reasonable and even-handed way. One petition has over 8000 signatures while another has over 2000 signatures so far. BH Discuss: Is cultural appropriation a problem in K-pop? Culture Wars: Can “Cool Japan” compete with the Korean Wave? Remove the use of words from the Qur’an in the background music of CL’s solo song ‘MTBD’, and apologise to the Muslims that were hurt by this act of disrespect towards Islam. – Change.org CL’s “MTBD” deemed offensive to Muslims, but reaction more disturbing than action – Asian Junkie Life is Very Hard for Korean Muslims – The Korea Times Islamic music – Permissibility of music – Wikipedia Dear proclaimed self-righteous offended souls here are me two cents over CL’s Solo. – hanxbin.tumblr.com Editor and Co-founder of Beyond Hallyu Latest posts by Lizzie (see all) SM makes idols like Samsung makes phones: K-pop as culture technology - 13/09/2017 Is K-pop a genre? Yes. Yes it is. - 31/05/2017 [Interview] Say Sue Me bring the Busan sunshine to chilly Glasgow - 11/05/2017 dustdevilliz Also a factor: YG producers know the source of that audio sample, should have cleared it for copyright reasons before releasing it, and should be able to give a definitive answer about what it actually is. http://beyondhallyu.com/ Lizzie (beyondhallyu) Yeah that’s definitely a good point. Thanks for the comment! The very least they should do is clarify as far as I can see. Alaa Mustafa I agree with dustdevilliz !! herro of islam me too i think we shold kill the people who disagree with us because they hate islam obvosly First of all that is ignorent.. I’m Muslim and I hate the fact that you want to undermind my religion this way. To say that we should kill the people who do not agree with us is obviously going against the teachings of Islam. Islam being derived from the word Peace..Please Muslims if you are angry don’t justify your anger through my religion. Say your Angry don’t use my religion to back your violent way. http://orion21.blogspot.com/ Orion The reason I sometimes hate religion (religion, not faith) is because it is too often used as an excuse to do all kinds of things with “justification” to yourself and virtually no reflecting on whether or not it is morally wrong. No matter what your individual God/s tells/tell you, you live on this world now and you have to respect everyone else in it. If they did something disrespectful, call them out on it (the right people), educate them on it. Tell them they are horrible to use your faith that way and that they should consider other people’s religions and cultures. That is all within reason. But sending death threats isn’t very religious and caring of you now, is it? It is also not very smart, considering you’re sending them to the wrong person. Criticism is fine. Even aggressive “The hell did you do!” criticism is fine. Ill-advised, but understandable and it can still be done without heavy bashing. But bullying, abuse and threatening an act with things that are not in accordance to the weight of that act, no. Just no. And other fans who share the anger, but did not react that way (balanced religious people) should call such idiots out on their bull. Threaten not to buy the music. That is within your rights. Threaten to boycott the music, since you find it not worth liking. Anything that goes beyond said music and professional life and into private territory makes you mentally disturbed. As for the use of the audio track, it just goes to show that if a country values exports, the ones making and marketing them need to know their sht. If you want to sell to dark skinned people, lay off the blackface. If you value all the Muslim fans, don’t pull these kinds of stunts that can lead to insulting an entire religion. You can’t both have the hallyu spread and adoration pour in without even sparing a thought to the fans’ different cultures and important characteristics. I don’t expect that a country still not very used to other cultures will suddenly turn aware any more than I expect a mainly homophobic country will suddenly start waving the rainbow flag, but entertainment which is aimed at people abroad as well has to consider those cultures. It’s bad business if it doesn’t, since respect for audiences is not something such big industries genuinely have anyway. Bad business call and they should clear it up and get the hell they deserve for it, but death threats isn’t it. i don’t think the death threats have anything to do with it being a religious matter. Actually, i am pretty sure that most of the people making such threats aren’t even muslim but are just trolls or anti fans of CL/2NE1. No matter which minority/fan/whoever it is that feels offended by something their will always be people who go over the line. Their are the reasonable people who take their time to explain, and then there are the trolls who do nasty things like make death threats. them being muslim or religious has NOTHING to do with anything. And honestly, since when has anything ever changed with just being “nice” and simply saying “i’m not buying your music”. I mean look at people STILL appropriating black culture to this day. They need to get a wake up call to stop. Although i DO NOT think them sending threats is the right answer in ANY way. But, i think the main reason people go this far is to get noticed and although the tactic is awful, it works. Bad people will be bad regardless of religion, but those who are such people always use that religion as an excuse to be that way, I find. Which is disrespectful to all the balanced people in it. I do believe that if that “excuse” was lacking, they would find another one, but from what I have seen of this world, it is too often the go-to one by such people. And yes, that part of religion which is comprised of bigots using something holy as their excuse, I do hate. As I said, I hate the things organized religion does to people, I do not hate the faith or the people who think and act without being blinded and operating as if that faith entitles them to anything and everything. As I said in my text, the sane people within that religion should call them out on their horrible way of handling this. As for the tactic, it working does not make it right. And the more it works, the more people will do it. But feeding that kind of behavior is bad. Whether you are a company, a fellow fan or someone else. I am sure many of those people are trolls, yes, but I also know some take their religion too seriously to the point they can do harm in its name. It’s a personal realization of mine. I am sorry if that is offending, but I can’t change the way I view the world with what I have seen of it. As you say and as I agree with, being religious does not make one a bad person or an idiot. So those who do act that way (mind you, from Christians to Muslim to any religion) need to stop using it as an excuse to be wicked or as a shield, be it their true reason or not. I haven’t seen anyone using them being muslim as an excuse to make these death threats though? I just see people justifying their anger by how offended they feel due to how sacred the quar’an is to muslims. But maybe that’s because all the muslims i know have taken their time to educate and explain to people the situation rather than send nasty messaged to cl. Also, i never said it was right of them to do those things, i clearly stated i don’t agree with that kind of tactic. I understand what you are saying about people using religion as an excuse to their wrong doings, and i personally dislike people who do that too. But, those people are not following their religion properly, and this is especially true for a religion like islam. There are people who take a religion and twist it in order to excuse their wrong behaviour, but we shouldn’t generalize a whole religion based on those type of people. this holds true for anyone and anything, not only religious people twist things up to account for their behaviour. People use science and history and use it to account for other bad behaviours as well, such as sexism and racism, so certainly we can see that this isn’t just a problem amongst people who follow a certain faith. I can understand why you feel the way you do though, but judging something on the outside and on the inside is very different and it’s always good to keep this in mind. It’s an excuse in the sense you say. I am angry and this is important to me, therefore I can say horrible things to the singer because my faith being offended gives me the right to. It doesn’t. As for generalizing, I do believe I spoke of non-fanatics in my comments too. People are not black and white. It is statistically impossible for all the members of a religion or country or any group to be good/bad, unless the religion is worshiping Satan by means of human sacrifice or something. But yes, in a world where many use Jesus to ostracize others “because I believe he said so” or think being angry over something bad done/said about their faith gives them a free pass at abuse, of course I find that part of organized religion bad. Because it’s that corrupt part that teaches them “it’s ok, because religion”. That is not to say all of the religious establishments and carries are bad or that all of them teach that mentality, but sadly, many do. And it is up to people whether they interpret it with love and use it wisely or spew hate with it as their driving force. Whoever made those comments are either under the impression it gives them the right to do it because they are angry, or they are trolls using a religion to bash, offending the very religion and good fans in it in the process. Either way, those doing it will hopefully one day grow the hell up. If we’re being very optimistic here. But yes, fans should give constructive criticism, because this was not ok from the company’s side. Using something so important to so many for entertainment, in such an uneducated and shallow and disrespectful manner? They have some ‘splaining to do. yeah i totally agree and understand your point of view. it sickens me when people use something like religion as a weapon against people. That is not the right thing to do, but sadly so many people do, and so i completely understand why you feel this way. It is okay if people feel angry and hurt because someone offended what they believe but it is not okay to take that anger and create more chaos. I think the best way to let out that anger is by sorting out your thoughts so you can explain to people how you feel and why you feel that way. i think that makes more people want to understand and listen to you than these trolls who are going off on a killing spree. i’m really curious to see what bs excuse YG even comes up with. They’ll probably try to turn it into a “We wanted to reach out to Muslim fans and show you our love, but we picked the wrong way and we deeply apologize”. Then they’ll pin it on some composer or some minor scapegoat, saying he/she did not inform them well as to the nature of what they used. Typical polite pseudo-apology, I am guessing. Which will just get them more hate and understandably so. meshoz spread the rumor of ridiculous and some the muslims threaten to kill we not say this never !..we just want to delete the Quran verses of the song this is the right of muslims !! and that the religion of islam is a peaceful religion and dous not harm one if a muslim did something wrong like : kill or Insult ! this shows that he is a bad person and has nothing to do with islam because it will be punished severely because the religion of islam has forbidden the killing and insults CL hurt us, not we hurt she this is our religion this is our Believing why you don’t understand that That’s sad toooo sad to us it’s wrong Racism because our religion Why make us feel that we are different from you We all love 2ne1 but cl hurt us It’s really a sad story Think about our sense of commmme on What this cruelty my English bad soory :'( Your text is just fine. Any entertainment that wants the love of international fans should be more careful with something so important to so many people. Leasseable Lee Honestly, We are also a fan of 2ne1, but we got really offended and mad by using a verse in her song! We explain so many times that all we wanted is apology and remove the part from the BGM from the Qur’an that’s being used! This also for CL because to those people are not following k-pop would really find as act making fun of our religion and they could hurt CL!! This issue was really serious to us since it involved The Qur’an! I don’t agree with those people that threatening CL because people are 2ne1 antis!!! We want YG/Teddy to address this matter because if they ignore this, we are stepping up to request the high official Banned 2ne1 or any kind activities that’s involved YG like what happen to Lady gaga in Malaysia & Indonesia!! katy Perry has this kind of issue too, but her staff address the issue immediately because she got serious backlash Europe!! Yes, especially if we fan do not cry we will burn they song for islam becuase the are rasist! come broter we fight for freedom! happy cry in my eyes for this broder of islam muslims hate this song and korea I think people need to start by educating themselves why muslims are so angry about this. That is the first step before anything. The fact that people think this is okay or not a big deal is really disappointing. This goes for any minority that is being appropriated or objectified in any way or form. I don’t think YG is even going to apologize for this because since when has korea ever apologized sincerely for anything that is similar to this type of scenario? (correct me if i’m wrong). we always get the “sorry you were offended” apology, and honestly, that’s not what i want, that’s not what any of us want. All we want is for people to stop being so ignorant and understand why this is so wrong. that’s it. To take something so meaningful and important to a religion and put it into a song and sell it, if you aren’t muslim, then you honestly cannot understand the degree of how hurt we feel. It’s a shame, because although CL may have not had anything to do with this (although her performance of the song makes me feel uneasy since she does a prayer movement at that exact part), i can no longer listen to any of 2ne1’s songs without feeling uncomfortable. Yes, Islam is a religion based on peace, and that’s what we want, peace. how can we feel at peace when people are using what is so meaningful to us in such a way? If she did a prayer movement, then it is not just an ignorant composer which did this, but something that was incorporated into the whole thing by the company’s decision. And yes, those “apologies” are rather annoying. Do they just don’t care that everyone knows those formal apologies are dishonest or do they actually think people buy them? Urgh. I also think it’s more hurtful if there’s no apology because in the K-pop cultural/commercial context people apologize for really small (ridiculous, even) things like riding on airport luggage carts for 5 feet, or looking less then ecstatic during an interview. Lately YG does seem to have the approach of just ride the scandal/whatever out, which I mostly think is a good strategy for member’s private lives that really aren’t anybody’s business. But this seems like a good time for someone at YG to dust off their “how to apologize” manual. i agree this is racist againt muslims i can fell my head itching with horror wen i listen to this music. http://www.mykoreanhusband.com/ Nic (MyKoreanHusband) I think there should be an apology at least and the song changed. As someone else mentioned there are possible copyright issues as well, not just religious insensitivity. The more Kpop tries to be international and the more Korea promotes itself to the world, the more there are issues like this. Korea has such a mono culture that is very unaware of the outside world and how insensitive some things can be, but companies like YG need to understand how things can be offensive if they want to play on a world stage. Considering how many other times in recent years there have been things that Muslims considered offensive, it’s quite surprising that YG didn’t think of that and wasn’t aware of that. During the making of this song, at all stages, why was there not someone raising the question… “hey is this actually okay?” Aît Ryf not asking for so much, just some respect, i was a true fan, i loved and supported 2ne1 and big bang and YG for years, so when something like this happens i have the right to be upset and demand an explanation, i know they probably didn’t know what they where doing, i know it’s teddy’s fault, but the least YG could do is remove that part and apologize, is that too much ?, you can’t even imagine how i felt when i heard that part, disappointed, ashamed, sad, frustrated, but i didn’t bash any one and waited patiently for an explanation, but nothing happened, as if our feelings don’t matter, this is just too much. PS: i didn’t see any Death Threats From Muslims.we are angry at YG http://kpopalypse.wordpress.com/ kpopalypse This article has no reference to Raina so it’s not respecting my religion: http://kpopalypse.wordpress.com/2014/03/09/rainaism-join-the-new-religion-of-k-pop/ This oddly reminds me of a discussion I recently had in my music class. Back in the day, a lot of early Christians believed that the music in church was wrong and would distract people from God, while others believed it was a better and more modern way to praise him. I’ve stumbled across a lot of controversy between media and the Islamic religion and I can’t help but be a little bit perplexed. I am a Christian-turned-Agnostic, but I’ve always been so curious as to why music is such a horrible thing to all of these religions. Can something really be so sacred that no type of music can be put to it? This confuses me… Additionally, CL’s song has no hate in its lyrics. While the Islamic religion is all about peace, they seem to be taking to this little mix-up in a very violent way… evildogbot If I may please. I don’t really know how to put it, because English is not my 1st language. But, when you look at the music industry as a whole, what do you see? What kind of things and lifestyle does it promote? In Islam, we do have nasyid; calm and peaceful songs with lyrics that incorporate Islamic teachings and praises to God. Also, Islam IS a religion of peace. But people will always be people. How one Muslim reacts may differ from another. Islam and Muslims are two different things. I hope that clear things up a bit? I can think of lots of song promoting values such as equality, philosophy, respect… (even thought it surely doesn’t concern the whole music industry) that are not related to religion or God. Personally i think the samples used in MTBD are really beautiful, I really like the voice, the melody and the whole thing (with the rest of the song and cl’s voice) If i were the one writing the song i would totally put the samples too because i like it and that would be an artistic approach regardless of the fact that it’s considered sacred by some people. As for the main problem: the fact that they used sacred samples in a song which is not related to islam (that’s what she’s blamed for right?) i can’t say if it can be considered offending or not, even though i thought about it. But asking them to re-edit the song is really too much, it’s not like what they did is “unacceptable”, she’s not insulting islam is she? i can’t see where the disrespect is, (if someone could give me an explanation i’m willing to understand) and asking her to remove the samples of the song is more a constraint to freedom of expression for me. http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/03/korea-muslim-federation-speaks-out-against-cls-mtbd-yge-reported-to-remove-the-controversial-portion Maria Jae people do not need to understand your religion nor respect it. It is up to an individual to choose their stand on others people belief. Just because we don’t know and understand your religion doesn’t mean you have the right to force an apology or demand to delete an offense of your culture. It is your culture not non-muslims and we do not have to follow it. If i was giving a track and decided I like the rhythm and wanted it in my song and then release it I for sure being non-muslim am not going to delete or apologize for it. If you do not like it don’t listen to it. Muslims need to understand the world doesn’t revolve around them and just because something angers you, you have to get your way with threats death threats. and the re-edit of the song or an apology is just encouraging muslims in their disgusting behavior. WuRi Kua It’s so funny that Muslims think they earn a right to oppress other’s rights of expression just because people offend their religion deliberately or unintentionally. Maybe it’s time to ask Muslims remove things they said about LGBT people in their Qur’an because it clearly offend LGBT community. sung ji yoo Sui Feng It’s funny with the way of your thinking . Let see if your family were humiliated , I wonder what would you do ? Respect the kidnapper’s right to do as he please ? If really all these thing was done unintentionally , well why is it so hard for them to apologize sincerely ? StarfishieT Excuse me ? Last time I checked people of ANY religion could get (and did get) offended if anyone incorporated anything of their religion that meant a lot to them into something as banal as a pop song without considering its meaning. Have you actually read the Qu’ran? because it’s easy to say something’s in there to validate your statement. The Bible also said ‘sodomy’ without defining any further what that means, and yet groups of Christians take it to be ‘homosexuality.’ Groups of Christians also use their religion to justify , for example, denouncing someone else as less than a human being. You might as well ask of Christianity or Buddhism or any religion to change its entire underlying philosophy in every instance that the media chooses to blow up some apparently negative aspect of that religion . Oppression of certain rights is not a characteristic of Islam alone, and it’s dangerous to make such assumptions as it only fuels the thought that Islam equals terrorism. What you’re doing is making a generalization and as much as you’d like to get your point across I don’t think your arguments are valid. Can I ask you one thing ? Have you ever tried to use your brain ? Please do so , it is annoying to see a girl who couldn’t differentiate culture and religion . Since you believed that “people do not need to understand your religion nor respect it” then should I piss on your statue in church ? go right ahead because that is what you call freedom of speech. Just like i can’t do anything about your hateful words. muslims have no right to so same, we shouldn’t drop everything because of a stupid thing like the world revolves around them theyare to full themselves. and how about you use your brain because religion is part of cultrue z.z get over not everyone is going respect your religion and i am definitely one them. No one is ‘too full of themselves’. I find it funny how you assume that (all) Muslims think the world revolves around them, which is most definitely not true. I have several friends who are Muslim and they are some of the kindest, most caring people I have met in my life. Yes they do adhere to a certain religion and they do have certain practices because of that religion, but followers of a religion who try to enforce their ideas on you through violent acts are extremists and form only a small fraction of the entire Muslim community. The ones who love their peace are often too afraid of the extremists to speak up. Many people nowadays take ‘Jihad’ to mean ‘holy war’, but its original meaning is simply ‘the spreading of the message’, aka the Word of Allah. In whatever form that happens is up to the individual, and unfortunately the majority of the Muslims we see in the news choose violence to forcefully spread that message because they see that as the only way that (non-Muslim) people will pay them any attention. ‘Freedom of speech’ doesn’t happen without consideration for each other’s philosophies. It is simply not possible to have a reasonable debate on someone’s religion/philosophy without mutual understanding as to why a person chooses to live by that religion/philosophy. I’m not asking you respect Islam as in, ”to look up to it”, but at least try to understand where the argument for this debate his coming from, why Muslims consider this offensive, instead of simply denouncing it as overreacting. P.S. Pissing in church: ‘freedom of expression’ yes, but it might just get you arrested 😉 taehee so after sex and nudity didn’t make a lot of money the cheap korean music industry uses Islam by insulting muslims following their big mama american ways To save face, and for the possibility of not alienating themselves in Malaysia, Indonesia, etc., they should apologize at the very least. I think the sample works really well in the song, but a re-edited version should be issued — deleting the song would do no good. After all, the album has already been out for a while now and the song is already widely distributed. A smart business decision would be to apologize and re-release. [And make sure the re-released version is used in future performances of the song.] [They should also reshoot CL performing “MTBD” at a later show, possibly at their upcoming Malaysian concert, without the sample.] If Teddy did know what the sample was, he shouldn’t have done it, but it is very likely very few knew what the sample actually was. It sounds like many hip-hop songs that have had Arabic influences in the past, and I can see how someone might have just assumed it was a generic Arabic chant if they didn’t already know. It would be foolish for YG to do nothing though. CL herself may not need to say anything (although she should) but Teddy definitely has apologies to make, as do YG’s reps. As for those who say that ‘we shouldn’t have to apologize to Muslims because freedom of speech’ or whatever — Muslims still are fairly powerful. And they ask that artists respect their culture by not commercializing it. I find that a peaceful request, like a petition, is not unreasonable. They have every right to be offended, just as much as CL and Teddy have a right to create a song as they see fit. The song will still be amazing without the sample, I think. if you think you are ignoring us will forget it you are wrong because this is our religion I f*kimg kill all koraan they rasist and making fun of muslims. I will never listen to korea songs again. You shold be ashamed of yourself for disgrasing all of me. D_Lited_ I think you are not even a muslim, you are just trying to give a bad image to muslims by saying such things. you just made an account (with such a meaningless name) to do this, isn’t that right.. priness248 Freedom of speech she can sing what ever she wants and we have no say in the matter. And if muslims dont like then werent fans to begin with, just elfs dont care whatever super junior does the same way cl true fans will do. Dont like the song then dont listen. well dayum we black females are still waiting for an apology from Rain when he did that gesture to the black female in his La SONG video…. toci maco and now, i hate cl ~ and you think muslim is over react with this kind of thing whereas the song itself started to provoke us first, i dont want to say much because haters gonna hate so might as well i just stop listen to this song because they must be MTBD to insert that part Annie Côté Labonté I can’t really add anything to the debate here since pretty much everything has been said, but I want to say i’m glad that everyone can debate in a peacefull and intelligent way. I was caught reading pretty much all the comments like I would read an article. Beyond hallyu bravo! I think it was yet another sly effort to make South Koreans hate Muslims (openly or secretly). The psychopaths who have hijacked the U.S. gov (most analysts think it’s primarily the CIA at the helm) are trying to get as many countries as possible to hate Muslims, in order to garner support that will allow faster progress with the murderous military invasion of the Middle East. They’re eager to finish up and move on to East Asia. I have no love for Islam, or Christianity, or any other religion but it’s important that we not be duped by these cleverly crafted Muslim-hate operations when they turn up in mainstream media. BH Discuss: Does CL's "MTBD" disrespect the Qur'an and Muslim K-pop fans? BH Discuss: Ailee, our allkpop boycott and responsible blogging BH Discuss: Do K-pop and K-Drama fans abuse the Korean language? BH Discuss: Are sexy girl group concepts really getting ‘worse’? BH Discuss: Korean variety shows you want to see again on your TV 10 of the best Korean music videos of the week feat. BoA, Sunggyu and more BH Discuss: Why is Korean food marketing so terrible? BH Discuss: SNSD’s Mr.Mr mess makes us wonder - How important are music videos? BH Discuss - Is Hallyu used too much to promote Korean Culture? I think it was yet another sly effort to make South Koreans hate Muslims (openly or secretly). The psychopaths who have hijacked the U.S. gov (most analysts think it's primarily the CIA at the helm) are trying to get as many countries as possible to hate Muslims, in order to garner support that will allow faster progress with the murderous military invasion of the Middle East. They're eager to finish up and move on to East Asia. I have no love for Islam, or Christianity, or any other religion but it's important that we not be duped by these cleverly crafted Muslim-hate operations when they turn up in mainstream media. StarfishieT says: No one is 'too full of themselves'. I find it funny how you assume that (all) Muslims think the world revolves around them, which is most definitely not true. I have several friends who are Muslim and they are some of the kindest, most caring people I have met in my life. Yes they do adhere to a certain religion and they do have certain practices because of that religion, but followers of a religion who try to enforce their ideas on you through violent acts are extremists and form only a small fraction of the entire Muslim community. The ones who love their peace are often too afraid of the extremists to speak up. Many people nowadays take 'Jihad' to mean 'holy war', but its original meaning is simply 'the spreading of the message', aka the Word of Allah. In whatever form that happens is up to the individual, and unfortunately the majority of the Muslims we see in the news choose violence to forcefully spread that message because they see that as the only way that (non-Muslim) people will pay them any attention. 'Freedom of speech' doesn't happen without consideration for each other's philosophies. It is simply not possible to have a reasonable debate on someone's religion/philosophy without mutual understanding as to why a person chooses to live by that religion/philosophy. I'm not asking you respect Islam as in, ''to look up to it'', but at least try to understand where the argument for this debate his coming from, why Muslims consider this offensive, instead of simply denouncing it as overreacting. P.S. Pissing in church: 'freedom of expression' yes, but it might just get you arrested ;) Annie Côté Labonté says: I can't really add anything to the debate here since pretty much everything has been said, but I want to say i'm glad that everyone can debate in a peacefull and intelligent way. I was caught reading pretty much all the comments like I would read an article. Beyond hallyu bravo! Excuse me ? Last time I checked people of ANY religion could get (and did get) offended if anyone incorporated anything of their religion that meant a lot to them into something as banal as a pop song without considering its meaning. Have you actually read the Qu'ran? because it's easy to say something's in there to validate your statement. The Bible also said 'sodomy' without defining any further what that means, and yet groups of Christians take it to be 'homosexuality.' Groups of Christians also use their religion to justify , for example, denouncing someone else as less than a human being. You might as well ask of Christianity or Buddhism or any religion to change its entire underlying philosophy in every instance that the media chooses to blow up some apparently negative aspect of that religion . Oppression of certain rights is not a characteristic of Islam alone, and it's dangerous to make such assumptions as it only fuels the thought that Islam equals terrorism. 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__label__cc	0.603727	0.396273	bibbly-o-tek the Scritti Politti source Steve Levine’s talk about Wood Beez Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /nfs/c03/h05/mnt/55845/domains/bibbly-o-tek.com/html/wp-content/plugins/really-simple-facebook-twitter-share-buttons/really-simple-facebook-twitter-share-buttons.php on line 538 There’s a nice documentary on Arif Mardin at BBC radio 2 with Steve Levine talking about the digital editing techniques behind Wood Beez. We captured it for archive reasons. Check it out: bbc-radio2-1may2006.mp3 If the BBC objects about us doing this, please let us know. « Videopalooza \| Absolute remix » You’re currently reading “Steve Levine’s talk about Wood Beez,” an entry on bibbly-o-tek 05.03.06 / 12pm Interviews, Radio, Scritti Politti Comments are currently closed on this entry. Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /nfs/c03/h05/mnt/55845/domains/bibbly-o-tek.com/html/wp-includes/class-wp-comment-query.php on line 405 Richard 05.03.06 / 6pm I thought this was interesting from a 1988 interview in ‘The Face’ : Green bridles at the suggestion that the Scritti Politti sound was in debt to Mardin. “He did none of the arrangements,” he says. “all those songs existed in demos in exactly that form before Arif got involved. He didn’t add or change anything and was totally surplus to requirements as it transpired — as wonderful a man as he is and as useful as he was to have around for just having an avuncular figure in the room who could calm me down at moments when I was panicking. Musically, he didn’t do diddly, which was as he wanted it. I’m not trying to be arrogant. I just think it’s worth setting the record straight.” Marco Raaphorst 05.03.06 / 7pm Thanks Richard for sharing that. I didn’t know. Richard 05.03.06 / 11pm Thanks, Marco. Mind you, there are lots of similarities between the Mardin-produced ‘I Feel For You’ in 1984 and Scritti’s stuff from the same year. I wonder how much Mardin was influenced by Green and Gamson or was it the other way around? Marco Raaphorst 05.04.06 / 12am Yes, the sound of the 80’s. People used the same equipment and used the same sounds. Thesedays we have a lot more sounds available. But sure Mardin was an influence, no doubt! One of the cool things Cupid has – and also Provision has a lot of these ‘tricks’ – is quickly changing between a lot of sounds for just a few chords. Scritti used that a lot. You have a totally different sound for each chord. The simple reason must be: never before this was possible, so Scritti used those ideas. Thanks to MIDI. I remember those days. Atari days. We stacked sounds on top of each other and found out that there was a huge timing difference between MIDI-channel 1 and 16. Getting everything in sync with the tape was hell! We only got 25 frames per second. If you’re doing stuff like Scritti you needed higher resolution. So man… Scritti was so ‘one the money’, ‘in the pocket’… Miles totally understood that too. I hope I will met Green one day and be able to really dig deep into his thoughts about music. I see a connection between him and me, but I am probably not the only one :) Dan Ced 05.05.06 / 1pm Well, I first must say that I think that you have to meet David Gamson instead of Green, it was David who made the trick with changing sounds. Maybe you have heard Tony Lemans and some other of his productions fomr the late 80’s? Well, if not you have to check them out. I emailed David today and wonder if there is gonna be any remaster of Cupid… and Provision. Some extra tracks would have been nice included he perfect scritti song of all time, “World come back to life”, from the B-side of Lovesick and the US 12” of “Boom there she was”. It’s really crazy that it wasn’t released on Provision. Marco Raaphorst 05.05.06 / 10pm I am a songwriter so I prefer a song over sound, but sure Gramson would be the guy to meet! Without any doubt! I have not heard anything done by Tony Lemans, but I did like the things Gramson did for Me’Shell NdegÃ©Ocello. I love that stuff, was highly impressed by his production for Anomie & Bonhomie as well. Artie 08.28.06 / 2pm Musician and writer Anthony Reynolds just posted this on his blog : “A more contemporary musical obsession is Green Gartides Scritti Politti. I was blown away by his new album, White bread, Black Beer and Ive since gone back to 1985s Cupid and psyche. This album is a classic case of production (and arrangement) being as important as the Songs – perhaps more important – Style BECOMING content? When the songs are strong, they hold their own, Absolute, Wood Beez, Word Girl…but phaff like Small talk needs more attention and intoxicant to appreciate. This record also makes me want to eat huge bars of white choclate. But what an interesting life this Mr Green fellows had -the kind of interesting life that resonates with my own aspirations-from Cardiff to Miles Davis to the River usk to Hackney.” Bob 09.19.06 / 4am Cool%21..+Nice+work… Tom Stickland 01.20.10 / 1am I’m still a massive fan of C&S 85 after 25 years of listening to it. I recently decided to unpick some of the songs so I could try playing them on piano. The reference to the “different sound for each chord” thing just caught my attention. On Wood Beez (version) there’s a nice instrumental bit where the keyboard chord fills are brought to the front and I spent hours trying to work out the chords. In the key I’m working in it’s something like E maj, D maj, A maj, G maj. I’ve looped it round and round in Audacity to try and work out what’s going in. In some cases it sounds like extra chords are being used, but then on another listen it sounds like they’re not. Either way, I’ve spent a few hours solid listening to bits of Wood Beez and the song is still a gem. Does anyone have any idea what the 3 jangling guitar chords are that make the song? Anomie & Bonhomie (1) Cupid & Psyche 85 (4) Songs to Remember (3) White Bread, Black Beer (41) Portsmouth Wedgewood, July 10th 2006 (1) Amsterdam Paradiso, March 30th 2006 (9) Chicago Double Door, November 4th 2006 (2) Edinburgh Liquid Rooms, August 7th 2006 (2) Hollywood The Roxy Theatre, October 29th 2006 (4) London Luminaire, April 24th 2006 (5) London Scala, July 11th 2006 (2) London The Lexington, March 13th (1) Oxford Zodiac, July 8th 2006 (2) Songs of Nick Drake, January 2010 (2) Summersonic, August 12th-13th 2006 (1) Tate, August 4th 2006 (1) Tokyo, Club Quattro, August 10th 2006 (1) Arif Mardin (1) Rarities (11) Remixes (7) Scritti Packaging (9) Scritti Politti (207) The Boom Boom Bap (4) Sitetalk (12) Tech talk (1) 06.16 Gig – Alexis Taylor, Burgh House, Hampstead 06.13 Scritti Politti Unplugged 06.11 Gig – Festival of Voice, Tramshed in Cardiff 04.05 Moving and updating bibbly-o-tek 01.13 Creatures What You Never Knew About 04.17 Scritti Politti among Highlights at Laugharne Festival 02.20 Scritti to play live April 4th! 12.30 Green Gartside sits in on BBC 6Music and plays and talks about some of his favorite music 12.06 Nelson Mandela RIP 04.18 “Fruit Tree” on Way to Blue Nick Drake Tribute Album drops… 03.24 New track from Green to drop in May! 11.25 Scritti heads to Germany: Party like it is 1979! 09.10 Songwriting and Recording Course with included Green Gartside workshop Richard: clip available to listen to on Amazon... Chris: Just came across a new 2012 collaboration with Tracey Thorn called ... John: Something happened to Green between 1999 and 2006. I think he aged and matured and mellowed. He hate... Irk The Purists: You're right John, there's plenty of (recent) interviews where he'll play up his association with th... John: I don't recall anything about Green denying knowing about them. Doesn't mean there isn't an intervi... Irk The Purists: I remember seeing an interview (probably around the time of Anomie and Bonhomie) with Green where th... Bob Roberts: Scritti Politti:Petrococadollar live @ Kampnagel Hamburg 2012 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYXDN... TheMikeN: And now I see that GG is included performing onstage in the BBC4 showing of the Tribute to Sandy Den... TheMikeN: I'm really puzzled: The current issue of Record Collector magazine contains a small colour advert fo... Gary: Did no one mention (or notice) that Tracey is also doing a cover of Green's song "Snow in Sun" on th... Andy: You can hear a short preview of Taking Down The Tree by Tracey Thorn feat. Green here: http://www.bu... Fredrik Thue: On October 30, Tracey Thorn follows her acclaimed 2010 album Love and Its Opposite with a brand-new ... Lorenzo: Hello everybody, as a SP fan I experienced quite the same surprise when a few years ago I bought th... TheMikeN: All sorts of stuff turns up on this site, doesn't it? If the comment just before this one means anyt... © 2006, bibbly-o-tek.com, powered by Hemingway flavored Wordpress.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2341
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__label__cc	0.702757	0.297243	Resistance: Communion Ron Clark Evangelism, Latest News Resistance: Jesus’ Call for the Church Communion as Resistance As we continue this series on resistance, we have discussed that the early Christians were called by Jesus to “resist” the dominant Empire of their land. Jesus lived during the days of occupied Palestine, meaning that Rome ruled the area and placed the people of Judah under her thumb. The heavy taxes promise of peace, and control of the government system created another level to the echelon of layered oppression in Judah and Galilee. Now that Rome had manipulated the high priest, those Jewish leaders who were expected by Torah to care for the people, became “retainers,” meaning that they kept people in line so that Rome could rule. In addition to this, the Romans created a higher layer above the Jewish elite and enacted the reforms of Caesar. When Caesar wanted a Roman eagle in the temple, the people had to assent—although they fought to oppose this. Instead an altar to Roma and Caesar was place outside the temple which communicated to the Jewish people, “Caesar is Lord—whether you like it or not.” It is this world where the Messiah was born, “King of the Jews,” (Matt 2:2), “Savior” and “Lord,” (Luke 2:12). He came as a baby, lived among the lower classes, and moved the masses of oppressed to find hope, acceptance, and be welcomed to God’s mission. Rome had a mission to conquer the world. Jesus had a mission to take back his world. The church was sent out to proclaim that there was a new Caesar in the world, one who owned all, created all, and died for all. The early Christians were part of a movement and mission to take this message of salvation to the world. However, once the message was preached, the people were baptized, and the congregation grew they continued to proclaim that message. They did more than preach the message, they lived it out, they practiced it, and they showed their world that this Empire where God ruled, was unique. When one came to a worship service they knew that this movement was unique. When Jesus’ people gathered they sent a message to those who visited, those who were part of their community, and those who heard the reports of what happened. The early Christians did more than speak words—they worshipped. Through their worship they proclaimed a new Empire, a kingdom of peace, and a sacred place where Jesus’ reigned in love, acceptance, and power. Today, we came together to worship. Some of you drove in your vehicles to this location. Others rode Tri-Met. Others walked. Yet we all came for a purpose. Whether we came for a meal, came to serve, or just came because that is what we do as Christians; have we wondered what the ultimate purpose of coming is for? I hear that worship is a time to praise God—but we can also do this at home. That is why many stay home on Sundays. I hear that worship is a time to take communion and celebrate Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection—but we can eat crackers and grape juice at home. I hear that worship is a time to encourage each other and build each other up—but we also do that during the week. I hear that Sunday is the day Jesus rose and we should gather out of obedience to him. This is true but what is the message we proclaim when gathering? Even more, how is that message different from the message that is communicated by our world, our culture, our community? The early church communicated something to each other weekly. They communicated something to visitors who came to see what happened in this remarkable community. What was it? Resistance. The early Christians communicated that they were different from the empire that ruled their worlds and the worlds of others. They taught that Jesus said things that were, many times, the direct opposite of what they had learned. Communion was one of them. First, communion in the early church was different from our communion. We take a few minutes out of our worship to share symbols of the body and blood of Jesus. Yet the early Christians had communion as a meal. We understand this from Luke and Paul. The church at Corinth struggled in their worship services because they neglected the poor. Paul indicated that they came together to eat and by neglecting the poor or eating before the poor, they profaned Jesus’ body and blood. In Greek and Roman culture meals were an important time to share food, friendship, and honor with other people. When groups met they traditionally shared a meal. Paul mentions “coming together” 4 times in this section and discusses “eating” as many time. In the following directives I have no praise for you, for your meetings do more harm than good. In the first place, I hear that when you come together as a church, there are divisions among you, and to some extent I believe it. No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval. So then, when you come together, it is not the Lord’s Supper you eat, for when you are eating, some of you go ahead with your own private suppers. As a result, one person remains hungry and another gets drunk. Don’t you have homes to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God by humiliating those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you? Certainly not in this matter! (1 Cor 11:17-22) Pero al anunciaros esto que sigue, no os alabo; porque no os congregáis para lo mejor, sino para lo peor. Pues en primer lugar, cuando os reunís como iglesia, oigo que hay entre vosotros divisiones; y en parte lo creo. Porque es preciso que entre vosotros haya disensiones, para que se hagan manifiestos entre vosotros los que son aprobados. Cuando, pues, os reunís vosotros, esto no es comer la cena del Señor. Porque al comer, cada uno se adelanta a tomar su propia cena; y uno tiene hambre, y otro se embriaga. Pues qué, ¿no tenéis casas en que comáis y bebáis? ¿O menospreciáis la iglesia de Dios, y avergonzáis a los que no tienen nada? ¿Qué os diré? ¿Os alabaré? En esto no os alabo. (1 Cor 11:17-22) In the ancient world “dinner” or “supper” was a planned and prepared event. Invitations were sent out during the day (the same word for “calling” and “church”). Those who were wealthy did not work and could come during the day (after leisurely rising, going to the baths, and visiting people in town). They would arrive early afternoon and eat, snack, drink, and visit. Those who were poor would work during the day and then arrive later at night. The wealthy were given the best food first and the leftovers given to the late comers. The elite were given the best dining room while others stood. The elite were also seated around the table with the honorable one sitting next to the host. This was Roman and Greek cultural rules. You did not mess with the rules of etiquette. Slaves served, the honorable ate, and people got what was left. Some would be full, and others hungry. Some would be drunk and sleepy, while others awake due to their stomach growling. There are many writings in the Roman world that describe this form of injustice at a meal—but it was common practice. Yet in the Gospel of Luke Jesus told his host that the honorable ones should take the lowest seat and that he should not invite the wealthy but those living on the streets (Luke 14:1-14). People were invited but all were welcome. For Paul communion was a meal that sent a message to anyone attending—the kingdom of Jesus is unique. All people share, all people are fed, and the host treats people the same—just like Jesus. When you come together to eat, wait for each other. If anyone is hungry, they should eat at home, so that when you meet together it may not result in judgment. (1 Cor 11:33-34) Así que, hermanos míos, cuando os reunís a comer, esperaos unos a otros. (1 Cor 11:33) We also know that ancient potlucks were a time for those bringing food to share with their friends and neglect those without. For Paul, communion was a time to care for everyone. Communion was a time to show that all people were equal in the eyes of Jesus. Communion was a time to say to each of us that the church doesn’t display power, prejudice, and discrimination. The church serves and cares for all—both physically and spiritually. A second key point of communion in the early church is that it was a time to proclaim the values of Jesus’ kingdom. In an ancient Roman/Greek meal the god Zeus, or Dionysius (the god of wine), or Caesar was considered present. Toasts, sacrifices, and prayers were offered to these deities. If Caesar was invoked his laws, stories of honor and war, and divinity were to be praised. If the gods were called, they were asked to join in the meal. After this first course of food and wine, the second course began. The second course was called “the second cup” and when the wine was held up the second stage began. This was called the “Symposium.” During the Symposium people partied and continued to drink, had sex with the slaves (male or female) or women in prostitution who were invited to attend. Fights broke out and the Symposium was utter chaos. In Plato’s Symposium he wrote that Socrates and his guests, still suffering from a hangover the previous Symposium, decided to dedicate that time for a philosophical discussion. The Symposium was the time of discussion or celebration at a dinner. For Paul this was the second course of the worship/meal. In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” (1 Cor 11:25) Asimismo tomó también la copa, después de haber cenado, diciendo: Esta copa es el nuevo pacto en mi sangre; haced esto todas las veces que la bebiereis, en memoria de mí. (1 Cor 11:25) In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you. But the hand of him who is going to betray me is with mine on the table…A dispute also arose among them as to which of them was considered to be greatest. Jesus said to them, “The kings of the Gentiles lord it over them; and those who exercise authority over them call themselves Benefactors. But you are not to be like that. Instead, the greatest among you should be like the youngest, and the one who rules like the one who serves. (Luke 22:20, 24-26) De igual manera, después que hubo cenado, tomó la copa, diciendo: Esta copa es el nuevo pacto en mi sangre, que por vosotros se derrama…Hubo también entre ellos una disputa sobre quién de ellos sería el mayor. Pero él les dijo: Los reyes de las naciones se enseñorean de ellas, y los que sobre ellas tienen autoridad son llamados bienhechores; mas no así vosotros, sino sea el mayor entre vosotros como el más joven, y el que dirige, como el que sirve. Notice that the early Christians saw their worship as part of a meal, and they used the Roman/Greek style to worship. First, they shared the Lord in a meal. Jesus would have been praised, prayed to, and honored during the meal. For Paul, at Corinth, those without were neglected and not cared for during the meal. The second section would have been the time of celebration and teaching. Those who did not eat would have had a hard time with this part. Some would be falling asleep, drunk, and have full bellies. Others would be weak, falling asleep from hunger, and have difficulty worshipping. For Paul Jesus was being dishonored. The same Lord who shared that they must serve at their meal, was being ignored. The same Lord who said, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer…” (!!Cuánto he deseado comer con vosotros esta pascua antes que padezca!—Luke 22:15) was not able to eat with the poor. In other words, the Christians at Corinth were reflecting their culture in worship—not their Lord. The Christians at Corinth were treating their brothers and sisters at Corinth like Romans, not followers of Jesus. The Christians at Corinth were giving honor to those who had honor in their society—not those who were vulnerable and needed love from Jesus’ disciples. Jesus reminded them, “You are not to be like that…” “mas no asi vosotros…”, but they had become like their rulers, their leaders, and their patrons. However it was not just the Corinthians. James told his readers the same. Jude told his readers the same. John even told the story of Jesus wearing a towel and washing his disciples’ feet because the early Christians may have forgotten that story as well. Today, we are called to this same resistance. However, I want you to know that what we do at Agape, and what we have always done, is that form of resistance. First, have you ever wondered why we always seem to have breakfast on Sunday mornings? Have you noticed that you tend not to eat the breakfast when it is out? You know why, don’t you? We want those without food to eat and have a good breakfast. That’s why we do this. We wanted to model our church after the early Christian worship. Is it any wonder that two of the books I have written (The Better Way and Jesus Unleashed) deal with these two books of the Bible (Luke and 1 Corinthians)? You bring hot food, cold food, fruits, vegetables, eggs (and sometimes Krispy Kreme) because you know that people can’t worship on an empty stomach. You show up early to make coffee because you know people are cold. This is Biblical—it is a form of resistance. We are telling people we care and that they are important. We tell people that our worship involves body and soul. For those of you who have eaten the breakfast—I hope you realize that this is a spiritual act of people who love Jesus and you. I hope you tell them thank you and are helpful to them. Second, have you noticed that we don’t parade a group of males up front, or males and females, or people with suits? We don’t expect people to “dress up” for communion. We just ask someone to pass it—just we would at our home. We sit side by side, together, and we take communion out to those who struggle to come inside. We include all people in our communion stations, we listen, and many of you make it a point to pray with someone. We are equal and we try to communicate that. I remember years ago when a women in prostitution was standing next to a young couple making faces at their baby. The mom smiled and hugged her. They were are a communion station. Now—I remember that she went over and slapped Lem on the butt, and we had to address that—but I know she felt welcome and she and the family had communion together. Finally, have you noticed that we always say, “Everyone is welcome to take communion?” We do not believe that profaning the body of Jesus or taking communion in an unworthy manner means saying the wrong words or screening who takes communion or not. We believe that refers to how we treat people, God’s people, and the vulnerable in society. That is how the world treats people—not us. The table of the Lord is always open—and if you read about Jesus’ meals and table fellowship you will find that he includes all to the table—and so do we. When we take communion we send a message to our guests, each other, and our world that Jesus is among us, eagerly desires to eat with us, and that we care for each other so that we can worship in body and soul.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2351
__label__cc	0.614335	0.385665	Philips and Maersk Line commit to cut 20 percent CO2 for every Philips container moved. Both companies have confirmed their mutual values and ambitions for achieving sustainable growth in a 5-year Carbon Pact. Focus on progress and innovation. Philips understands that sustainable development is one of the most challenging issues facing the world. Therefore, Philips is engaging suppliers to create awareness of sustainability topics and encourage them to increase environmental performance. “Philips believes the transition from a linear to a circular economy is an essential boundary condition to create a sustainable world. It is a driver of innovation in the areas of materials, components, product re-use, and not unimportantly logistics. Therefore, continued focus on reducing our environmental impact from logistics is required.” says Arjan de Jongste, Senior Vice President Procurement Indirect Materials & Services at Royal Philips. With this in mind, and Philips’ mission to create a more sustainable world through innovation, the two parties have signed a five-year strategic Carbon Pact. The agreement integrates both companies’ longstanding commitments to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions within their value chain by 2020. The CO2 reductions are to be achieved over a 5-year time frame between 2016 and 2020 and will focus closely on reducing emissions through fuel efficiency A milestone in the business partnership. “For Maersk Line the partnership is a milestone in our relationship with Philips. We are happy to contribute to Philips’ ambitious climate change agenda, as well as to take our business relationship further through bringing sustainability elements into purchasing decisions. With this we demonstrate that responsible business is good business” says Chief Executive, North Asia Region of Maersk Line, Robbert Jan van Trooijen. Head of Forwarding & Distribution at Philips, Frank Dingen, comments “Over the past years we’ve seen Maersk Line outperform the industry average when it comes to CO2 emissions. For 2015 results are looking promising as well. We want to lock in similar achievements for the years to come. Via the Carbon Pact we expect Maersk Line to deliver tangible carbon savings and we look forward to working together on further increasing transport efficiency and transparency of environmental impacts.” The partnership does not stop here as both companies have made a commitment to create transparency on the environmental impact of ocean transportation and to work towards integrating CO2 and other sustainability indicators into the commercial supplier relationship. Source: www.maerskline.com	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2357
__label__cc	0.520752	0.479248	Segment Store Internals in Storage, Stream Processing The Pravega Segment Store Service is a subsystem that lies at the heart of the entire Pravega deployment. It is the main access point for managing Stream Segments, providing the ability to modify and read their contents. The Pravega Client communicates with the Pravega Stream Controller to identify which Segments need to be used (for a Stream), and both the Stream Controller and the Client deal with the Segment Store Service to operate on them. We’ll be exploring the functionality involved in the internal workings of the Segment Store, covering its components, how they interact and, in future posts, we will be doing deeper dives into each of them, explaining how they work. Recap: Pravega Internals Before we begin, let’s have another look at the big picture of Pravega. For a more detailed explanation, refer to our previous post (Pravega Internals). A Pravega cluster is made of the following: Client: Interfaces with all Pravega components – this is the user’s way of communicating with Pravega. Controller: Handles all control operations involving stream lifecycle and transaction management. Segment Store: Deals with all data plane operations (append, read) and stream segment management. Tier 1 Storage: A log-based storage system which the Segment Store uses to record all changes made to segments. Pravega currently uses Apache Bookkeeper for Tier 1, but other implementations are possible as well. Tier 2 Storage: A storage system that can store large amounts of data long term, providing good read/write throughput. Out of the box, Pravega supports HDFS, NFS, and ExtendedS3, though other implementations are possible as well. Apache Zookeeper is used for leader election and general cluster management. Why a Segment Store? One of the first questions that come to mind is why add a Segment Store in the first place. Why not follow a simpler, more intuitive approach where the Client communicates directly with Tier 2 for writing and reading data? Since adding an extra hop on the ingestion path has the potential of reducing performance, how can the Segment Store enable Pravega to achieve better performance with the same guarantees as opposed from using a simpler, more direct architecture? To answer this, let’s take a small step back and look at some of the core features Pravega offers. Fast ingests of small appends Typical storage systems are optimized for ingesting data at high throughputs with a relatively high initial latency for each request. This doesn’t bode well for IoT scenarios, where each event is rather small. Buffering data writer-side may help with this, but it is not an option for many implementations due to resource constraints and the fact that the system needs to react in real time to such events, which is not possible if they are still in the writer’s buffer. We want each event to be published as soon as it is generated with as little delay as possible. Exactly once delivery Ensuring that events are not lost in the system or not delivered multiple times is an effort that requires proper synchronization on both the write and read sides. When committing an event, Writers need to make sure it has been stored, and if so, ensure it will not be written multiple times. To enable that, they use attribute-conditional appends when writing to Segments (each writer keeps track of its position and atomically verifies and updates it with each append). On the other side of the spectrum, Readers need to ensure that events in a Stream are not skipped over and not processed more than once. They use the State Synchronizer, which makes offset-conditional appends to a dedicated, internal segment to provide such a service. Transactions make heavy use of Segment concatenation, while Stream Retention needs to trim Segments from the beginning while preserving the remaining offsets. On top of that, multiple Writers need to be able to write to the same Segment at the same time without corrupting each other’s data. Each storage system out there, whether open or closed source, provides one or more of the necessary primitives that would enable Pravega to operate directly on them. However, no storage system implements all that is needed. Some have support for offset-conditional appends, and some have rich attribute support; some allow multiple concurrent writes while some enforce a single-writer paradigm; none support head truncation and only a few have native support for concatenation. Pravega does need a dedicated data plane component that enables it to offer all the functionality it advertises. This component is called the Segment Store. Pravega Segment Store Service The Segment Store manages Segments – ordered sequences of bytes that implement append-only write semantics and where each byte is addressable via its offset. Segments are similar to ordinary files in any file system, except that their contents are immutable once written. Before diving in, it’s important to highlight a few design considerations relating to guarantees that the Segment Store has to offer. Together, these form the guiding principles that drove every single design decision that lead to the current architecture. Pravega seamlessly tiers data between log-based storage (Tier 1) and long-term storage (Tier 2). The upstream layers (Client and whoever is using it) do not need to know where the data at a particular Segment offset resides. Internally it may exist only in Tier 1, or it may have already been moved to Tier 2. It may even be cached. By providing data tiering transparency, the Segment Store can significantly simplify the design of the Client and user interactions. An operation that changes a Segment (append, seal, truncate, merge, etc.) is only acknowledged after it has been persisted and replicated to Tier 1. Durability ensures that there is no scenario when the Segment Store acknowledges an operation but lost the data due to a crash. Furthermore, once an operation is acknowledged, it needs to be applied exactly once. Operations are processed in the order in which they are received and are also applied to Tier 2 in the same order. This holds true even in the case of a crash followed by a recovery. On the read side, once a particular value has been read at a specific offset, the same value will always be read at that offset. Collectively, these are known as write and read consistency. Any online service needs to adjust to varying workloads and take advantage of more machines if provided. Consequently, availability should not be affected due to host machines going offline. The Segment Store needs to scale horizontally and divide work uniformly across the Pravega cluster. There are various approaches to scalability. A stateless service behind a load balancer is the most trivial approach. However, this would require us to fetch the state of each segment for any operation that we execute and persist it after completion. Such an approach would also prevent us from implementing concurrency and would be a significant drag on performance. An enhancement is to make Segments stick to particular Segment Store instances, enabling us to keep the state in memory for multiple operations and enable seamless processing. The drawback for such an approach is that, over time, segments will be unevenly distributed among hosts; this is because the mapping of such segments to machines cannot change once machines are added to or removed from the cluster. To alleviate this problem, we introduce an indirection, namely Segment Containers. We can define a much larger number of Segment Containers than there are nodes in the cluster, and we map Segments to Segment Containers, which are hosted by Segment Store instances and preserve state for those Segments mapped to them. Each Segment belongs to exactly one Segment Container, and a Segment Container is responsible for all operations on its owned Segments. With this approach, it is much easier to reallocate load across the cluster for any scalability event that includes nodes joining or exiting the cluster. Segment Containers As described in the section Segment store in the previous blog, Segment Containers are the components that do the heavy lifting on Segments, and the sole role of Segment Store processes is to host these Containers. Segments are mapped to Segment Containers using a fixed, uniform hash function that is known by the Controller. Segment Containers expose the same API as the Segment Store; the latter delegates the incoming request to the appropriate container instance. Inside the Segment Store, requests either modify the state of a Segment or fetch data from it. Every request that modifies the state of a segment is transformed into an Operation and queued up for processing. There are other, internal types of Operations which are handled similarly. Processing Operations The Durable Log performs all the heavy lifting when it comes to accepting and processing new Operations and executing a crash recovery. The Durable Log sits at the core of each Segment Container. It ingests Operations, validates them, batches them together into Data Frames which are then written to Tier 1, and also makes them available for the Storage Writer so that they may be applied to Tier 2. When any Segment Container crashes or is moved to another host, the Durable Log also performs a seamless recovery and restores its state; all other components do considerably less (if any) recovery-related work. When a new operation is processed, it is immediately sent to the Operation Processor. As we will see in the next installment, the Operation Processor’s responsibility is (as its name implies) to process new operations, persist them to Tier 1 and make their effects reflected in the in-memory Read Index and Metadata. Once the Operation Processor has acknowledged the processing of an operation, the Operation is added to the Memory Operation Log (a simple linked list containing all operations in order). The Durable Log makes two very important guarantees: Operations will be processed in the order they were supplied. Acknowledging an operation implies that all non-rejected operations up to, and including it, have all been successfully processed and durably persisted. An operation can be rejected if it doesn’t satisfy its preconditions (i.e., conditional append/update failure or modifying a sealed segment). Once accepted, an operation can only fail to commit if there is an unrecoverable problem with the underlying Tier 1 layer. These guarantees are critical for the good operation of the Segment Store. In-order processing of operations enables write-read consistency, while in-order acknowledgment only after persistence enables durability. Tiering to Long-Term Storage The Durable Log can be viewed as a write-ahead log where we multiplex writes from multiple Segments. Due to its append-only nature, it is very efficient for writes but not very efficient for accessing data within it. It may also be limited in capacity, as generally, we would like to run this on dedicated fast disks, such as SSDs, making it an expensive choice should a lot of data need to be ingested. As such, we need another component whose purpose is to get the operations queued up in the Durable Log, apply them to Tier 2 (long-term storage) and then trim the Tier 1/Durable Log as needed. This component is called the Storage Writer. In a nutshell, the Storage Writer de-multiplexes the operations from the Durable Log, groups them by the affected Segment(s), and applies them to those Segments’ representations in Tier 2. It performs several optimizations along the way to maximize throughput, such as buffering smaller appends into larger writes, and others. We will cover the Storage Writer in great detail in a future post, where we will explain, our approach to data tiering. Up until now, we have discussed the write path: how do we get external modification requests, such as appends, into our system and then finally into Tier 2 and read. The Read Index is an essential component of the Segment Container that provides a transparent view of all the data in a Segment, both from Tier 1 and Tier 2, without the external caller having to know where such data resides. The Read Index is backed by a local disk-spillable cache, which in our case is implemented by RocksDB. This cache stores data for those Segment ranges that exist in Tier 1 but have not yet been applied to Tier 2 as well as recently made reads that resulted in Tier 2 reads. The Read Index will buffer more data than requested, in anticipation that it will result in a cache hit for a subsequent call (most reads happen in sequential order). An important feature of the Read Index is the ability to serve Future Reads (also known as Tail Reads). These are reads that have been requested for data that have not been written yet (i.e., at an offset beyond the last offset of a Segment). A Client uses this feature when it needs to tail a Stream; it gets notified of new Events that are written as soon as they are durably stored. Interaction with the Controller The Segment Containers are unaware of the presence of the Controller. They are simple services running inside the Segment Store process. The Segment Store is running an additional service, named Segment Container Manager, which interacts with the Controller using . The Controller decides where each Segment Container should run, and it updates certain Zookeeper nodes based on those decisions. The Segment Container Manager watches those Zookeeper nodes and reacts to changes made to the node associated with the owning Segment Store process. As such, it may stop currently running Segment Containers, or it may start ones which aren’t currently running. Inside Pravega, we use Zookeeper strictly for cluster management. All Stream and Stream Segment metadata is stored in specialized Segments hosted by Pravega itself (more on this in a later post). The Segment Container Manager also watches over the Segment Container it manages; if one of them unexpectedly shuts down (because it detected an error), it checks back with the Controller, and if that Segment Container is still assigned to the same process, it restarts it. In some cases, the best approach for a Segment Container when it detects an error is to restart and not attempt to address it on the fly. Most of the time such errors are cleared and fully recovered from upon a restart (i.e., a transient Tier 1 error). Those errors that cannot be addressed via a Segment Container recovery will end up putting it into an Offline mode – it is up and running, but it won’t respond to requests until the underlying issue has been resolved. Such situations are extremely unlikely to happen, but in case they do, the Segment Container and its sub-components will stop processing more requests to prevent the problem from getting worse. Internal API In Pravega, we have based our internal Segment Store API on a typical file API, with the appropriate adjustments that reflect their append-only nature. The API can be broken down in two groups: Control plane API This is invoked by the Controller, and not as a direct action of a user call. Allows creating, sealing, merging, truncating or deleting Segments. Data plane API This is invoked as a direct result of a user action via the Client – these are usually on the critical path for the EventStreamWriter or EventStreamReader Allows appending new data, reading existing (or future) data and updating attributes. Appends can be unconditional, offset-conditional or attribute-conditional. While not exposed via the Client’s Stream API (EventStreamWriter) these different types of conditional appends are crucial in enforcing the exactly once delivery guarantee of Pravega. Reads can be direct (requested byte range is available) or tail (when the read offset is beyond the last offset of the Segment). In this post, we took a first look at how the Segment Store is organized internally and how data flows inside it. We briefly went over each major component and explained their roles. In future posts, we will be doing deeper dives into every component of the Segment Store. We will examine how we can achieve good performance using operation pipelining and write parallelization, shed more light on the intricate details of moving data to Tier 2, as well as how reads are executed. Andrei Paduroiu is among the original group of developers who started the Pravega project and is currently a core contributor, owning the data plane server-side aspects of it – the Segment Store. He holds a MS Degree from Northeastern University and a BS Degree from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Previously, Andrei held a software engineering position with Microsoft and Vistaprint. Andrei’s interests include distributed systems, search engines, and machine learning. Tags: Pravega, Segment Store, Segments Exploring State Synchronizer	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2367
__label__cc	0.590163	0.409837	Cartridge Guides Shooters' FORUM Guns of the Week Varmint Pages 6BR Info Page 6BR Improved 17 CAL Info Page 223 Info Page 22BR Info Page 6PPC Info Page 6XC Info Page 243 Win Info Page 6.5x47 Info Page 6.5-284 Info Page 7mm Info Page Top Gunsmiths Bullet Reviews Legends of Camp Perry: George Farr’s 71 Consecutive Bullseyes Firing an “off-the-rack” M1903 Springfield that he had never shot before, using GI-issue “tin-plate” ammunition, George Farr shot 71 consecutive bullseyes at 1000 yards (70 for record), setting a marksmanship record that has never been broken. This is not the typical Daily Bulletin feature. It is an historical account of one of the greatest performances by a marksman in the history of the National Matches at Camp Perry. We think any competitive shooter will find this amazing narrative worth reading from beginning to end. This story is provided courtesy the NRA Blog with photos supplied by the NRA Museums. An Old Man at the National Matches: ‘Dad’ Farr’s Golden Afternoon at Camp Perry by Doug Wicklund, NRA Museums Senior Curator It was 1921. Warren Harding was President of the United States, and “The War to End All Wars” was less than three years past. The nation was getting back to a normal routine, and for competitive shooters, that meant an annual pilgrimage through the state of Ohio to the shores of Lake Erie, where the National Matches had been held since 1907 at Camp Perry. In those lighter days of the “Roaring Twenties”, marksmen from states banded together to make the journey, housing together in tent clusters on green lawns well behind the firing points. The silver plate affixed to George Farr’s M1903 Springfield states: “With this rifle and using issued ammunition Mr. G.R. Farr of Seattle Wash in the Wimbleton Match, 1921, Camp Perry O., made 71 consecutive bulls eyes at 1000 yards”. But one man at the 1921 National Matches stood out amongst the rest. George “Dad” Farr was a 62-year-old man from the state of Washington, and this was his first time heading east to shoot in the “big leagues”, as some of his fellow Evergreen State friends termed the annual competitions. Aptly nicknamed, “Dad” was a good bit older than the average shooter during that late summer season, striding forward hesitantly clad in a khaki shirt and dungarees. He wasn’t a practiced High Power shooter — he showed up at Camp Perry without a rifle, and relied on a crude monocular for a spotting scope that he had fashioned from a pair of French opera glasses. At the previous day’s shooting, he had experienced issues with the initial .30-06 rifle he had chosen from the rack, a Model 1903 Springfield that didn’t seem to hold a consistent zero. This day, he chose a different gun, just another off-the-rack rifle no different from the one next to it. Though he didn’t realize it, George Farr had just made the best selection of his life. Farr readied his bolt-action and prepared a clip of five rounds of Government Issue ammunition, then went to his position. He was ready to fire on a 1,000-yard target with a rifle he had never shot before. Perhaps he had resigned himself somewhat to the outcome — after all, it was the last relay of the day on September 9. Off to the west, the sun was beginning its slow trip down to the horizon. But Farr shouldered his Springfield and prepared to fire. The time was 4:30 p.m. Shooters nearby were puzzled by this shooter who squirmed and shifted repeatedly, but were amazed as he made his first hits on paper. Farr was shooting Frankford Arsenal tin-plate ammunition, the standard G.I. .30-06 rounds. More experienced marksmen, like Marine Sgt. John Adkins — who had just won the Wimbledon Cup — were using commercial Remington match ammunition and had spurned the government ammo. The Historic String of Bullseyes At that distant 36-inch target, Farr scored two hits for his two sighters, with the last sighter being a bullseye. He then prepared to fire 20 shots for record. Each of those 20 shots went into the center. Each scored as a “5”. At the end of this amazing string, Farr gathered up his monocular and prepared to depart. His fellow shooters quickly advised that match rules required him to continue firing until he missed “the black”, the inner 5-Ring bullseye at the center of the target. Farr had only brought one box of ammunition with him to the firing line, and had run out. As he waited for more of the tin-plate ammo he had been using, the sun continued its retreat. Farr continued his shooting, racking up growing strings of bullseyes – 30, 40 50, 60 – each impact on target being carefully recorded on his scorecard in the growing darkness. Then, at the 71st shot with daylight completely gone, the bullet strayed outside the target center, and Farr’s incredible string came to its conclusion. But counting his second sighting shot, George Farr had fired 71 consecutive bullseyes at 1,000 yards using an unfamiliar rifle plucked from an ordnance rack earlier that day. It was an amazing feat, one immediately recognized by those in attendance. His fellow shooters quickly took up a generous collection, contributing in recognition of Farr’s natural skill and enabling him to purchase that bolt-action Springfield he had worked magic with on that distant target. Enough funds remained that a silver presentation plate, inscribed with the names of the states whose competitors had contributed, was ordered and mounted on the side of the rifle’s buttstock. CLICK HERE to zoom image The next year, the Civilian Team Trophy was re-designated as the Farr Trophy, and George Farr’s record, fired on the old target system, was never beaten. Farr’s rifle went home with him to Washington and remained there, never again traveling eastward to Camp Perry. In 2011, The Farr family donated this legendary piece of shooting history to the NRA National Firearms Museum collection. In 2013, as NRA Museums curators began assembling the collection for display at the NRA National Sporting Arms Museum at Bass Pro Shops in Springfield, Missouri, the museum staff created a unique exhibit featuring George Farr’s Model 1903 Springfield rifle and its special place in competitive shooting history. Alongside the rifle rests Farr’s simple monocular, another mute witness to Camp Perry history made on that September evening in 1921. Farr’s Springfield… is one of thousands of historically significant firearms found in the NRA Museums collections on display across three locations. To view the collection and learn more about the incredible stories behind each gun, visit the NRA Museums in person or browse the NRA Museums website. 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Complete Case Lube Instructions on UltimateReloader.com » Gavin tells us: “Per the 65guys instructions, I ordered the same components and spray bottles, and these worked out great”: 1. Swan Isopropyl Alcohol, 99%, Pint, 16 Ounce (2-pack) 2. Home Health Liquid Lanolin, 4 Ounce 3. Chemical Guys ACC_121.16HD-3PK Chem. Resistant Heavy Duty Bottle/Sprayer (16 oz.) Gavin describes the exact mixing process on his Ultimate Reloader website. Gavin says this lube mix is a good complement to the Hornady One-Shot (pistol) and Dillon DCL (rifle) lubes he has used for pistol and rifle reloading sessions. CLICK HERE to read more. Share the post "Cheap Tricks — Make Your Own Case Lube with Lanolin" Permalink - Videos, Gear Review, Reloading No Comments » Fitness and Cardio Training for Marksmen — It Makes a Difference In the archives of The First Shot (the CMP’s Online Magazine), SGT Walter E. Craig of the USAMU discusses physical conditioning for competitive shooters, particularly High Power competitors. Fitness training is an important subject that, curiously, is rarely featured in the shooting sports media. We seem to focus on hardware, or esoteric details of cartridge reloading. Yet physical fitness also matters, particularly for High Power shooters. In his article, Craig advocates: 1) weight training to strengthen the Skeletal Muscle System; 2) exercises to build endurance and stamina; and 3) cardiovascular conditioning programs to allow the shooter to remain relaxed with a controlled heart beat. SGT Craig explains: “An individual would not enter a long distance race without first spending many hours conditioning his/her body. One should apply the same conditioning philosophy to [shooting]. Physical conditioning to improve shooting skills will result in better shooting performance[.] The objective of an individual physical training program is to condition the muscles, heart, and lungs thereby increasing the shooter’s capability of controlling the body and rifle for sustained periods.” » CLICK HERE to READ FULL FITNESS ARTICLE In addition to weight training and cardio workouts (which can be done in a gym), SGT Craig advocates “some kind of holding drill… to develop the muscles necessary for holding a rifle for extended periods.” For those with range access, Craig recommends a blind standing exercise: “This exercise consists of dry-firing one round, then live-firing one round, at a 200-yard standard SR target. For those who have access only to a 100-yard range, reduced targets will work as well. Begin the exercise with a timer set for 50 minutes. Dry-fire one round, then fire one live round and without looking at the actual impact, plot a call in a data book. Continue the dry fire/live fire sequence for 20 rounds, plotting after each round. After firing is complete, compare the data book to the target. If your zero and position are solid, the plots should resemble the target. As the training days add up and your zero is refined, the groups will shrink and move to the center.” Fitness training and holding drills help position shooters reach their full potential. Training for Older Shooters Tom Alves has written an excellent article A Suggested Training Approach for Older Shooters. This article discusses appropriate low-impact training methods for older shooters. Tom explains: “Many of the articles you will read in books about position shooting and the one mentioned above are directed more toward the younger generation of shooters in their 20s. If you look down the line at a typical high power match these days you are likely to see quite a few folks who are in their middle 30s and up. 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__label__wiki	0.612395	0.612395	Symposium V - October 27, 2007 The More Things Change- The More They Stay the Same any truth in this? Please join us for our fifth all-day symposium, in which we will examine contemporary art-making, including interactive media and social practice. 160 Kroeber Hall, UC Berkeley Schedule and description of the event: 9:30 AM - 12:30PM - The morning session will address how the teaching of art has changed as reflected by new curricula, mediums, and philosophies at both Cal and CCA. It will open with clips from the two interviews that the Regional Oral History Office has done with Sonya Rapoport and Fred Martin about the education of visual artists in the 1950s. We'll then hear from Tina Takemoto, Mark Thompson, and Guillermo Galindo who are teaching at CCA, and Katherine Sherwood who is Professor of Art Practice at Cal. 12:30 - 2:00 PM- Lunch! We'll have sandwiches and drinks available for $7. 2:00 - 3:30 PM - Deborah Oropallo, Enrique Chagoya, Don Aaron, Brody Reiman, and Richard Shaw will talk and show images about the terrains they crossed to get to what they're doing now. 3:30 - 4:30 PM - Reception in Worth Ryder Gallery 116 Kroeber Hall $20 suggested donation - please help cover the costs of documenting this event Admission is free to Art Alumni Group members and students of UC Berkeley (Membership in AAG is $25 per year) Here is a map and driving directions to Kroeber Hall. Our thanks to Marion Gray who chaired this year's committee. Labels: alumni news, events, symposium Fall 2007 Alumni News Our new presentation allows us to link to the websites of those mentioned. Click on any highlighted words to navigate to those sites. If you have questions about our new format, please read this post. What have our alumni been doing this last year? Read on... Claudia Steele’s work was shown in a group exhibition at The Art Center in Claremont, CA in March. Inez Storer’s paintings and family photographs were shown at Donna Seager Gallery in San Rafael. Her work is also shown at Anne Reed Gallery, SunValley; Catharine Clark Gallery, SanFrancisco; Grover/Thurston Gallery, Seattle; Nathan Larramendy, Ojai; and Sue Greenwood Fine Art, Laguna Beach. Nancy Genn '52 attended a reception September 6, 2007 at the MoMA in New York, which honoured artists included in the permanent collection of the museum. Rick Bennett’s BA'50 MA'53 watercolors were exhibited at the College of the Redwoods, Del Norte, CA last fall. Jo Sandman MA'54 is exhibiting her new work "Heat/Light" in a solo exhibition " at Gallery Kayafas, Boston, MA. Her portfolio entitled "Light Memory", recently published by Palm Press will be featured. The exhibition runs from September 5 - 29. One of her photographs will also be included as part of the "13th Annual Juried Exhibition" at the Griffin Museum of Photography, Winchester, MA from September 23 - October 28,2007. Edythe Bresnahan BA’61 exhibited new paintings in a group exhibiton at Triangle Gallery this summer in SF; she continues as Chair of the Art Department at Dominican College in San Raphael, CA. Gilah Yelin Hirsch BA '67 has been a Professor or Art at California State University, Dominguez Hills since 1973, and has been Visiting Artist in many universities, institutes, countries, have had many residencies at prestigious artist colonies. Her work is collected in major museums, corporate and private collections. The Orange Country Museum of Art has just published “Mary Heilman: To Be Someone” a catalog with essays by Elizabeth Armstrong, Johanna Burton, and Dave Hickey presenting a comprehensive overview of the career of Mary Heilman MA’67. Accompanying the first traveling retrospective exhibition of Heilman’s work, it details her impact on successive generations of artists and her substantial role in the revitalization of abstraction by a new generation of painters. The art of Diane Chambers, BA'69 has evolved from costume design to writing; she currently lives in San Francisco and is the author of a number of thrillers! Frances Spencer, MA ’68 Design, received 3 awards in the Roswell Art League's National juried competition held August '06 at the Roswell Museum and Art Center. This included an Award of Excellence for a block print, and two Sponsor awards for a print and an oil painting. In July and August two of her block prints were juried into a Los Angeles Printmaking Society members exhibition held at the Tang Gallery in Bisbee, Arizona. A retrospective of the paintings of Ray Burggraf MA ’70 was shown at Museum of Fine Arts at Florida State University spring 2007. Susan Cooper's BA'69 MA'70 most recent public art commission is a three-part multi-media art installation at the LaVilla Museum and the Ritz Theater in Jacksonville, Florida. Gyöngy Laky ’71 MA, 70 BA had a solo show at Braunstein/Quay Gallery, San Francisco, CA this spring. Rosalie O'Donnell BA ’71 is the Director of The Art League Gallery in the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, Virginia; a membership gallery with over 900 members who submit work into monthly juried shows. She recently exhibited my monoprints and etchings in a group show at the Mattawoman Art Center in Maryland. Zea Moritz MA ’72 exhibited a series of worked books at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. A founding member of Gallery Route One in Pt. Reyes Station, she lives in Inverness with her husband Tim Graveson; they will be residents at the Armagh Cultural Center in Northern Ireland in August ’08. Also in the group show at the SVMA was work by Pearl Jones Tranter MA ’72 ; she makes digital prints and photography. Sandy Eastoak opened the Sebastopol Gallery in April 2007 Rudy Serra MA'75 reports two recent shows, one at the Charles Cowles Gallery in NYC in June, the other at Art Sites on Long Island. “Web/Seeds and Bones,” a solo sculptural installation by Yuriko Yamaguchi BA’75 was exhibited at Koplin Del Rio Gallery in LA last spring. Her work has been shown at the Fowler Museum in UCLA and the LA County Museum, the American Academy of Arts and Letters in NY, Hirshhorn and Smithsonian in DC. She was the recipient of the American Academy of Arts and Letters award in 2006 and the Joan Mitchell Foundation award in 2005. Eve Ascheim had a drawing show at Lori Bookstein Fine Art in NYC in February and was artist-in-residence at the Vermont Studio Center for the month of June. The 2006 Day of the Dead exhibition “The Columbarium” at the Oakland Museum of California showed work by Diane Dame Shepp BA '77. Caitlin Mitchell-Dayton BA'79 had a solo show at Gallery Paule Anglim in SF during June. Shirin Neshat BA'79 has recently been awarded the $300,000 Lillian Gish Prize. Pauletta Chanco BA'82 MFA'84 has a solo show at the Joyce Gordon Gallery in Oakland through September 30, 2007. Robert Poplack MFA ’85 is the curator of the Wiegand Gallery at Notre Dame de Namur. Between traveling the globe and painting murals for celebrity clients (wink wink) Lynne Rutter BA'85 designed a room for this year’s invitation-only 30th anniversary San Francisco Decorator Showcase House. New paintings by Rick Arnitz MFA ’83 were shown at Stephen Wirtz Gallery, opening to rave reviews. New prints accompanied by a book by Deborah Oropallo, MFA ’83 and AAG board member, were shown at the De Young Museum in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. A retrospective of the paintings of Frances McCormack MFA’83 ,who teaches at the San Francisco Art Institute, was held this summer at the Palo Alto Art Center in Palo Alto, CA. Work by Dean Smith, ’84, MFA’88, was included in “GRAPHIC:New Bay Area Drawing" at the diRosa Preserve, Napa, CA this spring. Casey Chalem Anderson continues to paint and teach in Sag Harbor, and was recently featured on the cover of Dan's Papers. Paintings by John Zurier MFA’84 at Blum & Poe, New York and in a group show “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” at New Langton Arts, San Francisco, CA early spring. The Des Moines Art Center is sponsoring a national and international traveling retrospective show of work by Enrique Chagoya ’87 MFA, 84’MA, through 2008. His work was exhibited at Gallery Paule Anglim, San Francisco, CA this year. Also his work was seen at “Drawings: Visions, Surfaces, and Beyond” at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara, CA last spring, and in the summer in La Presencia: Latin American Art at the United States Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, CA. MFA ’89 Jack Hanley’s Gallery continues to be the heart of the Mission District on Valencia Street in SF. Jennifer Faist BA ’89 showed in “Chromaluxe,” abstract paintings and sculptures packed with the power of pigment, last October ’06 at California State University, Los Angeles, Fine Arts Gallery. Lorene Anderson MFA'90 is currently one of three showing at the Artists Gallery of SFMOMA at Fort Mason. Recent sculpture by Shirley Tse MFA ’91 was exhibited at Shoshanna Wayne Gallery in Santa Monica this summer. Cynthia Ona Innis BA'91 is currently in a two-person show at the Oakland Museum's Gallery 555, through November 9, 2007. Gale Jesi, BA ’90 has taught photography and sculpture in the Bay Area since 1994. Most recently, she was one of seven artists chosen to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the Legal Aid Society of San Francisco. Kerel Nel MFA'91 had a major solo show titled /Lost Light/ in Johannesburg in April and May 2007. The catalog is a work of art in itself. Jeff King MFA ’92 has opened the Y2Y Gallery as part of his office space on Balboa St in San Francisco. This summer a show including work by David Jones MA '71 MFA'73. Work by Elise Brewster, MFA sculpture ’91, was shown in FOG BAY TREE in November of ’06 at Thoreau Center for Sustainability in the Presidio of San Francisco. A multi-media exhibition exploring identity through wearable art and costumery featured collaborative work by Tina Takemoto BA'90 PhD, and Jennifer Parker at the Femina Potens Gallery in San Francisco. Tina repeated her performance at Trannyshack in May ’07, and now you can see her performance on YouTube. Drawings and paintings by Mark Grotjahn MFA ’95 were exhibited at the Hammer Museum in LA and in “Mark Grotjahn: El gran burrito,” at Boom, Chicago, and shows at Blum & Poe, Los Angeles; Anton Kern Gallery, New York; and Stephen Friedman Gallery, London. His work has been included in exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art, LA, and the London Institute Gallery, in the “Fifty-fourth Carnegie International” at the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, AND he has a Wikipedia page. San Francisco painter Kevin Bean MFA ’95 has been made permanent faculty member at Stanford in Palo Alto. Paintings by Stephanie Peek MFA ’96 were shown at Triangle Gallery SF last October and are on view at the Thoreau Gallery in San Francisco through November 16, 2007; and her work can also be seen at the Friesen Gallery in Seattle and Sun Valley. Stephanie will be teaching painting at Dominican College in San Rafael, CA 2008. MFA ’97 Stephanie Sanchez’s paintings were included in “A Strong Vision,” a group exhibition at the Weigand Gallery at Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA; she is a permanent faculty member at Santa Rosa College. Paintings by Robin McDonnell MFA’96 were shown at Brian Gross SF and her work was shown with that of Aida Gamez MFA’96 and Kara Maria MFA’97 in a group show curated by Hung Liu at Barry Sakata Gallery in Sacramento. Aida Gamez MFA ’96 bought a studio building in Berkeley (One of co-owners is former UCB faculty member Kim Anno). Her work was exhibited at Barry Sakata Gallery and will be there again in February 2008. Also she has been invited to create an installation for the Day of the Dead show at the Oakland Museum this year. MFA’96 Carla Paganelli’s artist’s book with prints was exhibited in a group show “Our Planet Our Home” at SFMOMA Artists’ Gallery last December. Charles Linder MFA ’97 is the director of Lincart Gallery in SF. His own work was shown at Gallery 16 in SF earlier this year. David Molesky BA ’99 had a residency with Odd Nerdrum in Iceland in'06-07 and exhibited in the Spring Exhibition Gallery, KS Tønsberg, Norway; an exhibition of his paintings opened Sept.23,2007 at Terrence Rogers Fine Art, Santa Monica CA. Nemo Gould MFA '02 has been creating art from your refuse, as artist in residence at the San Francisco Dump this summer. Amanda Hughen MFA ’03 had a solo show at the Marcia Wood Gallery in Atlanta in February 2007. Molly Springfield, MFA'04 had a solo show at Transformer in Washington, D.C last fall, and is showing Oct. 21-Dec. 22, 2007 at the Bedford Gallery, Dean Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, California as well as a solo show in New York City at Mireille Mosler Ltd., November 30, 2007 - Februrary 2, 2008. MFA 2007 Graduates Kara Hearn, video; Jenifer K. Wofford, drawings; Lindsay Benedict, photographs; Bill Jenkins, installation; Joe McKay, photographs; Ali Dadgar, installation; Alicia McCarthy, drawings and paintings. Labels: alumni news Fall Faculty News “A Strong Vision: Three Decades of Exhibitions” included ceramics by James Melchert at Wiegand Gallery at Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA last spring ’07. Prints by Katherine Sherwood were exhibited at Electric Works in San Francisco in May and her paintings were on exhibit at The Townsend Center on the UCB campus. Richard Shaw’s sculpture was on exhibit at Braunstein Quay Gallery in SF this past summer. New work by Randy Hussong MFA ’80 was shown at Gallery Paule Anglim in SF. Drawings and sculpture by Jane Rosen were shown at Gwenda Jay/Addington Gallery, Chicago and Sears-Payton Gallery, New York; her work can be seen at the Friesen Gallery in Seattle and Sun Valley. The Department of Art Practice has a new website! check it out! Labels: department news, faculty news ArtLetter on-line!! Starting this year the ArtLetter has been moved to this blog. In this way we can keep making continuous announcements of alumni news and interesting art happenings and help keep in touch all year round. We have been collecting the alumni news to publish, and will do so in this space in September 2007. After that, we will make periodic, regular updates here, so do keep sending us your news, announcements, etc. Why are we not printing the ArtLetter anymore? In the past we have had financial assistance from CAA to help pay for postage, and the generous donation of printing to help offset the cost of publication. As of this year our printer is no longer available, and due to funding cuts CAA has withdrawn postage support to clubs. In the last two years, over 80% of all of our funds were spent on the ArtLetter. We do not collect enough in dues or donations to continue to pay for this increasingly expensive publication. Publishing on the internet is affordable, fast, and reaches a wider audience, especially among our younger alumni who are so difficult to reach by mail. Benefits of web publishing for Art Alumni Members. The calartalumni.org website receives a fair amount of traffic already, and has a very high pagerank with search engines. This is due in part to the concentrated number of artists names appearing on the site in connection with each other. For those of you trying to get some name recognition or visibility, being mentioned on this site is of enormous value. This is just one of the ways we can use the strength of our community to help get positive attention for the department, and each other. Thanks... to Lettie McGuire '07 of the student-run Art Group at Berkeley for her help in enabling this blog, Lisa Krieshok for graphic assistance, and to Stephanie Peek, who edited the news this year. --- Lynne Rutter 9.07 Labels: alumni news, department news ArtLetter- Back Issues Previous issues of our acclaimed ArtLetter are available for free download in PDF form. Please not they are oversized and require 11" x 17" paper in order to print legibly. ArtLetter 2003 Thanks once again to the editors and volunteers who worked to create this marvelous publication.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2377
__label__cc	0.624092	0.375908	Dodgers trade for Pirates LHP Tony Watson, looking to reverse a trend in his results Chad Moriyama 07/31/2017 Tony Watson, Trade Deadline, Trades Leave A Comment After much flirting with the impact lefty reliever trio of Zach Britton, Brad Hand, and Justin Wilson, the Dodgers have ended up settling for left-handed reliever Tony Watson from the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Ken Rosenthal of Facebook, I guess (though Dodgers Digest had gotten word of this one well beforehand). Source: #Pirates trade Tony Watson to #Dodgers, pending medical review. First: @JonHeyman. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 31, 2017 The return for the lefty reliever will be right-handed pitcher Angel German and third baseman Oneil Cruz, according to J.P. Hoornstra of the Orange County Register. The Dodgers traded RHP Angel German and INF Oneil Cruz to the Pirates for Tony Watson. — J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) July 31, 2017 From 2014-15, Watson was a back-end reliever, putting up stellar numbers for the Pirates. However, he struggled upon being moved to the closer role in late 2016 and continued to regress in the role in 2017. If that looks like potential disaster it’s because it definitely could be, and quite frankly, I kind of expect it to be. However, there are some positives to latch onto. Since being removed from a late-inning role this year, Watson has posted a 1.72 ERA in 18 games and 15.2 innings. Furthermore, Watson does still seem to be effective against lefties despite the uptick in OPS against, as the main cause of that is a .385 BABIP against. In terms of stuff, there’s some things to like, as Watson’s velocity hasn’t tailed off with him still averaging 92-95 mph on his fastball, and he rounds out the rest of his arsenal with a slider around 84-86 and a change around 85-87. Thought: Watson's best pitch for his career is his slider. It's also the pitch he throws the least. Dodgers might think they can exploit it. Watson is a free agent after the season and is making $5.6 million this year. Cruz is a super projectable 18-year-old that’s currently hitting .240/.293/.342/.635 in A-ball. He’s splitting time between short and third at the moment, but will eventually have to move to the hot corner. When looking at his line it’s best to remember he’s a raw teenager that’s still growing into his 6’6″ frame. In MLB.com’s latest update, he checked in at #21. With his whippy left-handed swing and the leverage provided by his frame, he has considerable power potential that he’ll begin to realize as he gets stronger. His quick hands are an asset as he tries to make more consistent contact as such a young hitter with such a naturally long stroke. Cruz has exceptional body control for someone his size and can play a decent shortstop. His size makes him destined to be a third baseman, and he has the agility and arm strength to be a solid defender there. A long strider who has above-average speed underway, he’ll probably lose a step once he fills out. He’s so far away that it’s hard to care too much, but man this is a player I’d rather have kept to see how he develops. German is a 21-year-old right-handed pitcher in A-ball with a big arm. After a disastrous full-season debut last year (7.45 ERA), he has rebounded this year with a 1.91 ERA in 33 innings in relief, striking out 37 and walking 14. As a reliever in A-ball the ceiling appears limited, but it’s an arm that sits in the mid-90s and touches triple digits, and that’s always in demand. While Watson certainly has upside, it definitely seems as if the Dodgers missed out on an impact pen option from the left side, one they can actually trust in the playoffs. Watson likely makes an already deep pen better, but middle relief isn’t an area they needed to upgrade, and one has to wonder if this is the type of southpaw that they can turn to against the best lefty bats with the game on the line. That said, the trade itself is fine value with neither German or Cruz being included in Dustin’s Midseason Top 30 Prospects. Of course, given the prices of relief this off-season and the fact that Watson is a rental and performing rather mediocre at the moment, it’s a surprise to have to give up two upside guys like this. I suppose one just has to hope that the Dodgers see something that’s fixable in Watson that can get him back to something close to his excellent 2014-15 form. About Chad Moriyama "A highly rational Internet troll." - Los Angeles Times @ChadMoriyama Previous Dodgers acquire Yu Darvish from Rangers for Willie Calhoun, A.J. Alexy, Brendon Davis Next Dodgers bet on talent and take on a project in trade for Reds LHP Tony Cingrani	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2379
__label__wiki	0.776654	0.776654	Lânăriei 93-95, sector4 REPLIKA Educational Theater Center was conceived as an independent, interdisciplinary space, promoting the collaboration between professional artists and members of vulnerable communities and encouraging a theater for young audience, deeply involved in society. REPLIKA strongly believes in mutual education through artistic means, in art as a form of empowering ignored social groups, voicing their needs and expectations. REPLIKA believes in the activist artist, mirroring the society and transgressing our realities, in educational utopias becoming reality, in pedagogy as a shared process of raising community stories, in a theater based on cooperation and respect for everybody’s story. Located in District 4 of Bucharest, REPLIKA supports free access to cultural education as a fundamental right, expanding the access to culture for vulnerable categories disconnected from contemporary art. This is why all the REPLIKA events are free admission. Short history: Three years after its inception, The Replika Center for Educational Theater organized 4 Educational Art Platforms, featuring 60 shows, with more than 150 artists involved, 60 presentations of books and studies and 60 film screenings. At The Replika Center for Educational Theater, in three years, we produced 18 premieres, we organized 12 workshops with children, teenagers and elders and more than 16.000 spectators took part in our cultural events. Our work has already been recognized by the Romanian Ministry of Culture, through AFCN (The National Culture Fund) who offered us in January 2016 the Award for Social inclusion and Intercultural Dialogue. In March 2016 we were nominated at The Award for Cultural Programs and Festivals offered by The National Cultural Radio station. In May, 2018, within the UNITER Gala Awards, we received the British Council Award. Our productions were presented all over Romania, and awarded as follows: Schooltime Memories, by Mihaela Michailov, directed by Radu Apostol, won Best Independent Theatre Production Award, within The National Independent Theatre Festival 2015, Our Daily Hunger, by Peca Ștefan, directed by Ana Mărgineanu and Radu Apostol won The Original Award, within The Independent Theatre Marathon, 2016, Rovegan, written and directed by Catinca Drăgănescu and Sugar Free Family, by Mihaela Michailov, directed by Radu Apostol, were selected in the On Section of The National Theatre Festival, 2017. Our latest premiere Everything is Alright, by Alexa Băcanu, directed by Leta Popescu was selected in the On Section of the 2018 National Theatre Festival. We strongly believe in mutual education through artistic means, in art as a form of empowering ignored social groups, voicing their needs and expectations. We believe in the activist artist, mirroring the society and transgressing our realities, we believe in educational utopias becoming reality, in pedagogy as a shared process of raising community stories, in a theater based on cooperation and respect for everybody’s story. We support free access to cultural education as a fundamental right, expanding the access to culture for vulnerable categories disconnected from contemporary art. This is why all our events are free and this is why we want to tell their stories. Replika Center is located in Tineretului neighborhood, a well known area for the activism of the inhabitants gathered in different communities to protect animal welfare or public parks&nature. The building itself used to be a can and chocolate factory from the beginning of 20th Century.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2389
__label__cc	0.511816	0.488184	Home Education Smarty Alert: Collinswood Language Academy Open House Wed, 11/18 @ 6:30p! EducationEvents Smarty Alert: Collinswood Language Academy Open House Wed, 11/18 @ 6:30p! written by CSP Team November 17, 2015 Collinswood Language Academy, a Spanish language immersion CMS magnet school, has announced its open house dates for families interested in enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year. The first open house will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18. The school will also host three other sessions for prospective families: on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. and on Jan. 13 at noon and 6:30 p.m. Collinswood is a K-8 school located at 4000 Applegate Road (off Scaleybark Road near Park Road Shopping Center). Students receive instruction in both English and Spanish and are fully fluent by the time they graduate. In 2014, Magnet Schools of America selected Collinswood as one of the top five magnet schools in the country. The school’s test scores are some of the highest in CMS, and it is also one of few schools that has come close to closing the achievement gap among racial and socio-economical groups. Mark your calendars, Smarties – this is a goodie! CSP Team You better not pout, you better not cry…Santa Claus is literally coming to town! Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events: November 20-22 Smarty Podcast: Vaping A Parent’s Backpack: Supplies for a Successful School... We have a Jami Masters winner – Rachel... Smarty Mom: Ashley Icard Smarty Scoop on Weekend Events: February 3-5 Smarty Alert: Bella Tunno at Nordstrom Baby Registry... From the Smarty Education Corner and Charlotte Latin... Smarty Podcast: A Convo About Remote Learning with... Smarty Scoop On Weekend Events December 13-15 10 Fun Questions to Combat Summer Boredom	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2391
__label__cc	0.599203	0.400797	51 Bartholomew Street West, Exeter, EX4 3AJ Picturehouse Cinemas UK (Official) Operated by: Picturehouse Cinemas UK Firms: Burrell, Foley & Fischer Functions: Movies (First Run), Movies (Foreign), Movies (Independent) King's Hall Cinema The Picture House is a conversion of a 1930’s bus garage by the architectural firm Burrell Foley & Fischer. During excavations Roman remains were unearthed, which delayed the conversion by a few months. It opened on 11th October 1996 with "Jude" and "Twelfth Night". There are two screens which seat 160 and 220 and there is a licenced bar for the convenience of patrons. PhilipWW on January 2, 2020 at 9:58 am Both screens are Scope with side masking and are of an impressive size. Very dark during the film with no lights and black matte walls. Screen 1 has reclining seats on a sloped floor. Screen 2 has stepped stadium seating. Very good cafe/bar on the upper level. In all, a very impressive cinema.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2396
__label__wiki	0.936762	0.936762	French Montana Unveils Release Date and Cover Art for 'MC4' By Gregory Adams Hungry for some more Mac & Cheese? Well, we've got some good news for you: New York rapper French Montana will be returning to the hearty series this summer via the release of MC4. Montana's next Mac attack will be served up August 19 via Bad Boy Entertainment/Epic Records. Judging by the newly revealed cover art, which you can see up above, our man Montana's got a monkey on his back these days. While the full tracklisting has yet to be revealed, an iTunes pre-order confirms that it will be a 14-song release and include the previously delivered "Figure It Out" single with Kanye West and Nas. The song had first been offered up on this year's Wave Gods release. It's also been revealed that MC4 will feature "Lockjaw," French's cut with Kodak Black. A music video for the single, directed by Spiff TV, will be released next Tuesday (June 7). While French Montana has released a number of projects over the last few years, MC4 is the first Mac and Cheese instalment since 2012's Mac & Cheese 3. The series began in 2009 with the release of Mac Wit Da Cheese. As previously reported, French Montana is touring this year as part of the "Family Reunion" Tour with Puff Daddy, Lil' Kim, Ma$e and Faith Evans. The package tour hits Toronto on September 6. You'll find the full tour route down below. 08/25 Columbus, OH - Schottenstein Center 08/26 Cincinnati, OH - U.S. Bank Arena 08/27 Chicago, IL - United Center 08/31 Kansas City, MO - Sprint Center 09/02 Detroit, MI - The Palace of Auburn Hills 09/03 Baltimore, MD - Royal Farms Arena 09/04 New York, NY - Madison Square Garden 09/06 Toronto, ON - Air Canada Centre 09/08 Atlanta, GA - Philips Arena 09/10 Miami, FL - AmericanAirlines Arena 09/11 Tampa, FL - Amalie Arena 09/14 Dallas, TX - American Airlines Center 09/15 Houston, TX - Toyota Center 09/16 San Antonio, TX - AT&T Center 09/18 Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena 09/20 Charlotte, NC - Time Warner Cable Arena 09/22 Washington, DC - Verizon Center 09/23 Philadelphia, PA - Wells Fargo Center 09/24 Boston, MA - TD Garden 09/25 Newark, NJ - Prudential Center 10/01 Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Garden Arena 10/02 Glendale, AZ - Gila River Arena 10/04 Los Angeles, CA - The Forum 10/06 San Diego, CA - Viejas Arena 10/08 Oakland, CA - Oracle Arena More French Montana Osheaga Unveils Complete 2020 Lineup with Vampire Weekend, Kraftwerk, Bon Iver After revealing headliners Foo Fighters, Lizzo and Kendrick Lamar earlier today, organizers behind Osheaga have rolled out the rest of their... The Internet Is Grilling French Montana for Including Years-Old Songs on His New Album Artists have both made albums much longer and have rereleased beloved material in an effort to boost streaming numbers, but fans of French M... Drake Had Another Birthday Party and This Time Adele Came Drake knows how to turn his birthday into a week-long event, throwing another party for himself last night (October 24) on his actual date o... French Montana Gets Cardi B and Post Malone for "Writing on the Wall" French Montana has dropped a new song featuring some high-profile assists. Titled "Writing on the Wall," the track has guest spots from Card... Wiz Khalifa to Play Toronto on "The Decent Exposure Tour" On the heels of surprise-releasing his Fly Times Vol. 1: The Good Fly Young mixtape last week, Wiz Khalifa has mapped out a summer tour of N...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2401
__label__wiki	0.829841	0.829841	Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Witch: A Trilogy Written by Sam Steiner Etcetera Theatre, Stockwell Playhouse, Marlborough Theatre (Brighton), OSO Arts Centre. January-May 2017. “A stimulating, important, and thoroughly enjoyable piece of theatre – an absolute highlight of the fringe” ***** Broadway Baby Director: Jess Barton Producer: Ross Kernahan Poster Image courtesy of Tim Hall “I can’t know you in one hundred and forty.” “Try.” The average person will speak 123,205,750 words in a lifetime. Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons imagines a world with a limit; a world where we are forced to say less. In a play that thrives on contrasts, we are made to question relationships, silence, and the fragility of language; what we want to say, how we say it, and more importantly how we don’t. In a year saturated with questionable politics and increasingly censored thoughts, Fight or Flight presents Sam Steiner’s exploration of free speech and democracy with hope for the future and a wary eye on the present. John Mark Slade “Oliver” John has trained at LABAN and The Poor School. Credits whilst training include ‘Derek’ in Once a Catholic directed by Christopher Dunham, ‘Bobby’ in Company directed by Grantley Buck and ‘Hamlet’ in Hamlet directed by Paul Burton. Since graduating in July, he has played the role of ‘The Player’ in Blunt Pyramid’s ‘Ros + Guil R Dead’ and embarked on a national tour of NMT Automatic’s ‘Dido & Aeneas: Remixed’, playing the role of Achates. Alice Ivor “Bernadette” Alice studied at the University of Birmingham before going on to complete her training at East 15 Acting School. Credits include various roles in Wild at Heart, a Tennessee Williams season, at Pentameters Theatre, and Anna in Wakefield at Theatre N16. Credits whilst training include Anya in The Cherry Orchard, Lady Macbeth, and Giovanni in a modern reworking of John Ford’s Tis Pity. Top Picks For Brighton Fringe BritishTheatre.com and BroadwayBaby.com included ‘Lemons’ on their top picks for Brighton Fringe 2017! With sold out shows and five star reviews, we had a great season touring this incredible show. Bard Theme by Royal-Flush	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2403
__label__wiki	0.524878	0.524878	Thomas Diehl writes: Author Opportunity Gaming, Part 3: The Rest 999 Words \| Reading Time: About 4:59 minutes Okay, let’s finish this then. So far, I have covered the two large narration-driven types of games: Visual Novels and their ambitious younger brother, the mighty role-playing game. Of course, these are only two types of games in a universe of such. Howeve,r the other genres tend to be gameplay-driven. This means, they are games first and are defined by the way players interact with their world. That is perfectly fine, but there is little to discuss here for writers: The plot tends to either be integral to the play (which is very hard to do for anybody new to this), or to be told in short film sequences (so-called cutscenes) serving as a pause in between sessions of shooting stuff. There are two more narrative-driven types to mention. I skipped over the interactive fiction category for being outdated, but Gamasutra has created a nice list of recommended titles I can recommend. Then there’s the point-and-click adventure which I am simply not familiar enough with. What I will do now is a short overview over the most important remaining gametypes. Yep, this is the one featuring everybody Arguably the most successful type on the market at the moment, the first person shooter has you see the world from a character’s eyes and your main goal is to shoot your enemies and progress in the game. Story is usually told through videos pausing the game, though characters talking about stuff during the game may also appear. Extremely sophisticated genre with high expectations to be tackled by experienced developers. Notable examples: Doom, Halo, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, countless others Basically the same as the First Person Shooter, but you see the main character from the outside, a virtual camera following him around. Notable example: Gears of War A weirdly ill-defined type. In general, games that focus on puzzle-solving get lumped into this category. Often, the story is told through the puzzles or in the form of cutscenes typically following after the player successfuly solved a puzzle. Characters talking to each other or the main character during play commonly add to this. Notable examples: Tomb Raider series, Uncharted series, The Last of Us. Currently the most popular type with emphasis on narrative, but hard and expensive to create. Sandbox Games Any game where the player can explore a big world on his or her own doing anything they want. Storytelling is mostly done during task and mission assignments. The story will usually make up a series of missions the player can choose to do or not to do. This type will frequently mix with others. Notable examples: GTA IV, Far Cry series Games where the main challenge is to navigate the environment, often through jumps to platforms (hence the name) strewn about. Enemies tend to be an anonymous force to be taken out by jumping on their heads. Think the Super Mario series. Tends to feature very little story that is provided by text before and after traversing each area. Shoot em Up or Shmup or STGs Bullets, bullets everywhere! You shoot colorful bullets to shoot down your enemies. Your enemies shoot hundreds of colorful bullets to avoid. You see your character either from above or form the side, constantly flying or driving upward or to the right on your screen, avoiding or shooting down enemies. Little to no story with some players even complaining about story in their shooters. Rather easy to create, but their players like to be challenged and are a tough crowd to please. Players control not one character, but an army. They see a map of the surrounding area and order units to move around on it to uncover more of the map, encounter enemies and engage them while more units are built in your base to defeat the opposing army. Again, light on story with a few exceptions providing it in between missions. Sid Meyer’s Alpha Centauri is a notable strategy game with a deep storyline. A game with a horror vibe in atmosphere. The character is often weaker than his or her enemies or running low on ammunition for their guns. Story is delivered by characters talking to each other and through world-building. Notable examples: Silent Hill 2, Resident Evil. Here’s one genre authors might want to consider. The name was supposed to be an insult, but fans embraced it, esepcially as this game has not yet gained an official name. Exploration Games gets thrown around a lot, though. These are games that find you wandering a world, often completely alone. The player does not get told a story, but the story of the world they’re exploring gets discovered through the marks it left on the world. Notes, seemingly out of place objects, messages through the radio or phone, and so on. Despite their bad reputation, those games are a challenge, but an interesting one. Creators have to make sure their story shines through in their worldbuilding. Actually an interesting type to practice on the old “Show don’t tell” rule. Often in these games, you don’t get the opportunity to tell much. All you can ever do is show things. There are no characters present, except in what they left behind when they existed. Notable exmaples: Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture, Dear Esther This was a rough overview over the most important videogame types that tend to provide notable stories at least every now and then. This list is anything but complete. Sme types like racing or sports games require little to no explanation on what they are and are also almost completely devoid of plot. Others are too specific or exotic to include, with many mobile games becoming their own thing followed by countless copies (e.g. clicker games). Maybe I will expand this later down the roaad. But next week, I’ll tackle soemthing different again. all titles >> English Playlist Last Video: Indies Unlimited SpecFic Showcase	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2404
__label__wiki	0.698354	0.698354	Koltsovo airport’s claim against Aviaprad sustained 4 March 2008 (09:17) Sverdlovsk Region Court of Arbitration considered case А60-1107/08 (Koltsovo airport vs. Aviaprad) on March 3, 2008. The airport laid a claim against the carrier, demanding that Aviaprad pay them back 517 million RUR. The airport’s claim was fully sustained, so according to the court’s ruling, Aviaprad now must pay Koltsovo airport 517,879,895.1 RUR. 'All the papers related to the court’s decision will be ready in five days’ time, whereupon the deadline for paying back the debt will be determined for Aviaprad,’ the spokesperson for the court Yulia Kolyasnikova said to UrBC. All in all, the airline owed the airport 1 billion RUR in January 2008, which made Koltsovo airport stop lending money to the carrier and take legal action. Koltsovo airport disputes Federal Antimonopoly Service’s decision Koltsovo airport’s claim against Aviaprad to be heard on March 3, 2008 Koltsovo airport no longer lends to Aviaprad, RENOVA says Region’s Court of Arbitration to consider Koltsovo airport’s claim against Aviaprad on February 27, 2008	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2405
__label__cc	0.547854	0.452146	Items where Author is "Bhagat, A N" Bansal, G K and Junior, L P and Ghosh, C and Rajnikanth, V and Tripathy, S and Srivastava, V C and Bhagat, A N and Chowdhury, S G (2020) Quench Temperature-Dependent Phase Transformations During Nonisothermal Partitioning. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials, 51(7) (IF-2.050). pp. 3410-3224. Bansal, G K and Pradeep, M and Ghosh, C and Rajnikanth, V and Srivastava, V C and Bhagat, A N and Kundu, S (2019) Evolution of Microstructure in a Low-Si Micro-alloyed Steel Processed Through One-Step Quenching and Partitioning. Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A , 50(2) (IF-1.985). pp. 547-555. Bhagat, A N and Pabi, S K and Ranganathan, S and Mohanty, O N (2004) Aging behaviour in copper bearing high strength low alloy steels. ISIJ International, 44 (1). pp. 115-122. Bhagat, A N and Ranganathan, S and Mohanty, O N (2003) Electrical resistivity studies in low carbon and HSLA-100 steels. Materials Science and Technology, 19 (3). pp. 343-346. Gupta, K K and Ghosh, Dolly and Bhagat, A N and Hait, Jhumki and Chakravarty, S and Ranganathan, S (1999) Determination of carbidic carbon in steels. Talanta, 49 (1). pp. 41-45. Bhagat , A N and Pabi, S K and Ranganathan, S and Mohanty, O N (2004) Prediction of Solubility of Carbonitrides in High Strength Low Alloy Steel. In: Second International Conference on advance structural Steels (ICASS-2004), 2004, China. Chatterjee, S and Bhagat, A N and Gope , N (2002) Development of Semi-Processed Steels for Electrical Lamination Applications at Tata Steel. In: Proceedings of Seminar on Resurgence of Metallic Materials the Current Scenario(ROMM-2002), Oct. 24 & 25, 2002, National Metallurgical Laboratory(CSIR), Jamshedpur.	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2406
__label__cc	0.500735	0.499265	Knowing Alumni success journey is always a proud pleasure for their University. Successful Alumni acts as a role model for its Institute’s current students and an inspiration for all. We would accordingly, like to present some success stories of our Alumnus who shared their journey with us and we do hope that many more such success stories will keep coming. Abhinav Shrivastava (Alumni JIIT): Abhinav passed out in 2010 and is a Gold Medalist. Then he joined as Research Associate at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Also worked as Research Intern at Google Research and now he is doing his Ph.D on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at the Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Bhuvan Sachdeva (Alumni JIIT): Bhuvan passed out in 2010 with Gold Medal. Then he joined Pariksha Labs Private Limited as a software Engineer, thereafter, he founded a company named Pattern Web for developing web related ERPs. Later, he co-founded one more company named Restolabs. This new company Deals in web and mobile device based ERPs. Usama gufran (Alumni JIIT): He passed out in 2011. Then he was selected by one of the pioneer in Animation design industry that is “Dream works” and then he flared in animation industry. Currently he is working as Effects Artist in “Dream works” and developing physical visual effects systems for the studio that artists could use in shot work on different DreamWorks Animation movies. Angad Singh (Alumni JIIT): He passed out in 2009. Then he joined “Sun Microsystems” and then he changed to many companies and currently working in “Oxylabs Networks” as Big Data Analysts and has many projects working on Big Scale Computing Platforms. Aniket Bera (Alumni JIIT): He passed out in 2010. Currently he is pursuing Doctorate in CS with specialization in computer Graphics at GAMMAGroupUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also worked and won many appreciation from Microsoft, Intel, Nvidia. Nishant Chandra (Alumni JIIT): He passed out in 2009 and after that he worked for various companies in Chip fabrication process. Currently pursuing PhD in solid-state electronics at ArizonaStateUniversity. He Developed a process for fabricating vertically oriented silicon nanowire Schottky diodes. Currently developing bottom-up fabrication process for vertical germanium nanowire Schottky barrier diodes. Vishant Tyagi (Alumni JIIT): He passed out in 2006. Then he worked on chip designing area. Currently he is Senior Design Engineer at AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) and responsible for High speed memory interfaces / SerDes Design. He also Designed I/O pads supporting multiple Low Voltage Logic Thresholds (LVTTL, LVCMOS) & ESD clamps for Jazz 0.18µm BiCMOS process with hot-plugging capability. Meenakshi Malhotra (Alumni JIIT): Meenakshi passed out in 2006. Then she pursued her Ph.D in polymeric nanoparticles for SIRNA delivery from McGill University. Currently she is doing Postdoctoral Researcher at University College Cork, Ireland (UCC). Umesh Sachdeva (Alumni JIIT): Umesh passed out in 2007. Umesh Sachdeva and another student from JIIT co-founded a company, Uniphore, which has now being recognized by NASSCOM as an emerging star one of the ten hottest technology companies in India. They are running their company from the incubation center of IIT Madras. Math question * 10 + 10 =	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2407
__label__cc	0.703597	0.296403	On Feeling Insulted by Merci Gracia \| Feb 29, 2020 \| Peace Imagine being in a restaurant and noticing that two parties who came in after you were served first. You might feel slighted because you weren’t attended to in the order that you arrived. Would you stew over the matter and create a bigger emotional response,... by Merci Gracia \| Feb 28, 2020 \| Authenticity We are trained by society to compete and make our mark on the world. We’re taught to outperform our peers and cater to outside approval. But, right guidance is rarely available from the outside. It is we who know best how to navigate life according to our... Measured Response by Merci Gracia \| Feb 27, 2020 \| Balance Newton’s third law, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction,” not only applies to physical matter, but also to human emotions. When things get heated in a conversation, we’re likely to match the degree and pitch of one... Our Desires by Merci Gracia \| Feb 26, 2020 \| Gratitude Life gives us what we need, even if it’s not what we’re expecting. The personalities, opportunities, challenges and delight is a direct consequence of the vibration we radiate into the world. The more our thoughts and behavior are in alignment with what we... Effort and Detachment by Merci Gracia \| Feb 25, 2020 \| Conscious Co-creating, Present moment It’s common to think that detachment means we don’t care. Many of us believe that, if we let go of our worry and anxiety about the outcome of our endeavors, our motivation will flag and our performance will suffer. That concern comes from a superficial...	cc/2021-04/en_middle_0074.json.gz/line2415

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