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Apple Invention Brings Force-Sensitive Input to Touch ID
by István Fekete – Thu, February 4, 2016
Apple has been working on force-sensing technology similar to what we’ve seen branded as 3D Touch, but what makes this particularly interesting is that it could be implemented into the Touch ID home button.
AppleInsider today spotted a patent published by the US Patent and Trademark Office entitled “Force-sensitive fingerprint sensing input”, which details the mechanism and potential use scenarios of an Apple product equipped with Touch ID.
Apple’s invention goes beyond the fingerprint-scanning technology currently implemented in the iPhone and iPad. It proposes the installation of a mutual capacitance sensor below the fingerprint scanner, with two electrodes disposed to provide a measure of capacitance based on the pressure on the button, hence when the user presses the Touch ID button, the mechanism will measure the force and display the programmed result on a graphical user interface.
The solution is similar to what Apple has already implemented with 3D Touch (iPhone 6s/6s Plus): The latter measures the distance between electrodes embedded in the cover glass and those in the capacitive sensor panel.
When applied to Touch ID, the force-sensing technology could enable a diverse user experience, Apple says, such as unlocking the iPhone by a light touch, and opening the device and executing an operation with a deep press, among other possibilities.
The Apple patent application was first filed for in 2013 and credits Benjamin B. Lyon, Dale Setlak, Michael B. Wittenberg, and Shin John Choi as its inventors.
Amazon Deal: Tech Armor iPhone 6/6S Glass Screen Protectors for $7.95
Wed, February 3, 2016
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Critics Claim Telus is Violating Net Neutrality Principles With New Overage Charges
by Nick Salerni – Sat, February 21, 2015
According to a new report from CBC News, Telus will begin charging customers in British Columbia and Alberta for going over their monthly data limit for their home internet plan. Telus’ decision is drawing criticism from several online critics.
The Canadian carrier says that the new overage charges will be phased in between March and July. The charges will start at $5 per 50GB of data and will increase from there. Telus says that the overage caps have always been in place but they were never enforced. The charges are designed to ensure that heavy internet users pay for the amount of data they consume.
Scott MacLaren, an electrical engineering student at UBC, told CBC News that Telus’ move to start enforcing overage charges in unacceptable. He says that doing this violates the principle of net neutrality. Telus says that this is not a fair comparison and they are not violating any principles of net neutrality by enforcing overage charges.
“MacLaren: If they’re saying I can watch all the TV I want through their internet network, but I can’t go browsing Facebook on this, as much as I want, is that legal through net neutrality?
Telus: It is an apples to oranges comparison. Net neutrality does not apply.”
Shawn Hall, a spokesman for Telus, says the new charges don’t violate any principles of net neutrality because Optik TV is a broadcast service that operates on different regulations from its internet service. Telus claims that their statement still holds even though MacLaren points out that both services run on the same fibre optic network.
Even though Telus may use the same infrastructure to provide their TV and internet services, the CRTC recognizes them as separate networks which are governed by separate rules. The company says that they are investing $2 billion per year in new infrastructure across Canada and the new usage charges will allow them to meet the growing demand for Internet data.
What are your thoughts about Telus’ latest move and do you think it violates any net neutrality principles? Let us know in the comments below.
Apple’s Free iOS App of the Week: Duet Game
Nick Salerni
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Ongoing FDA Concerns with Procedure Compliance, Media Fill Practices and Environmental Excursions at BMS’ Manati, PR Plant Draw Warning Letter
Findings by FDA during a mid-March inspection at Bristol-Myers Squibb’s (BMS) injectable operations in Manati, Puerto Rico of problems with procedure and media fill compliance – previously noted in 2005 and 2009 inspections – contributed to a late-August warning letter to the firm.
FDA stressed in the warning letter that the repeat citations from prior inspections “indicate that your quality control unit is either not appropriately exercising its responsibilities or does not have the authority to carry out its responsibilities.”
Among the products manufactured at the Manati facility are Orencia, for rheumatoid arthritis, the anti-clotting drug Coumadin, and Abilify IM for treatment of schizophrenia.
In 2007, the company began construction of a $220 million expansion of the Manati plant, which included adding 100,000 square feet of new space and renovation of 30,000 square feet for filling and finishing of biological sterile products. The construction was completed in 2009.
Topping the list of FDA’s concerns at the Manati facility was the “repeated” failure of operators to comply with the firms procedures for aseptic operations – for example, not following SOP requirements pertaining to interventions into the Class 100 (ISO 5) zone.
BMS stated in its response to the 483 that its SOPs are “inadequate and do not reflect actual practices,” and made a commitment to revise the procedures. FDA responded in the letter that it expects BMS to “promptly correct all deficient procedures to ensure employees do not continue improper practices.”
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(770)-703-9134 info@irispresents.com
CID (21+ event) | Wish Lounge @ IRIS | Friday March 5
Eventbrite Event
March 5 - 10:00 pm
March 6 - 03:00 am
Click to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cid-21-event-wish-lounge-iris-friday-march-5-tickets-94177887597
Believe Music Hall
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/believe-music-hall-17105076211
181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW
Atlanta, GA, US, 30312
Rescheduled: IF you purchased tickets for the May 8 or October 9 event date, your tickets ARE valid for this new date!
Friday March 5
IRIS Presents…
support from TBA
(Wish Lounge)
Doors 10:00pm
Believe Music Hall: 181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta GA 30312
21+ to enter
To book your private VIP Section & bottle packages contact us by
Email – vip@irispresents.com or call 404-578-4416
.: CID [Bio] :.
A successful DJ who has gone on to become an in-demand producer, CID (aka Carlos Cid) was born in Queens, New York. He developed a passion for house and dance music at an early age; when he was 11, he was regularly hopping the bus to record stores where he could listen to the latest dance singles and chat with DJs who were stocking up on new material. CID was just 12 years old when he started DJ’ing himself, and as he matured, he developed an estimable reputation, spinning at major events in the New York area. In time, CID was performing across the country and in Europe as he began making inroads into producing and remixing. In 2012, CID earned a Grammy Award for his work on Cedric Gervais’ remix of Lana Del Rey’s “Summertime Sadness,” and the success of the track boosted his profile. Soon CID was collaborating with artists such as Kaskade, Sharam, and Tiësto, both in the studio and on-stage.
Believe. A world-class facility in the heart of Atlanta. Originally built in the 1900’s, the repurposed church has been transformed into a groundbreaking multi-purpose venue. The interior design ensures unobstructed sight lines to the cutting-edge high-end production. Comprised of four separate event spaces arranged over three levels, the venue features two full stages, a mezzanine, and two outdoor terraces with breathtaking views of the Atlanta skyline – the 15,000 sq ft concert hall is a one of a kind destination.
At its core, IRIS focuses on high quality production coupled with a multi-sensory experience that sets the venue apart from other Atlanta spaces. Concert-goers can have an up-close view of the main stage on the large open dance floor, or enjoy a high-energy VIP experience at any of the elevated VIP tables. Wander between 3 levels to gain a perfect view from above on the Mezzanine and eventually discover the downstairs for an entirely unique and more underground experience.
This is “The Church” that started it all back in the nineties – come and re-live history and be a part of the future of IRIS ESP101 [Learn to Believe].
Believe stands tall at the Northwest corner of Ralph David Abernathy and Central Avenue in the heart of Atlanta.
Please park in one of our adjacent lots either RED or YELLOW off of Central Avenue. Parking is $5 in the Red & Yellow Lot.
All ticket holders please use the side entrance located on Central Avenue
About IRIS Presents:
THE UNMATCHED IRIS ESP101 EXPERIENCE: EACH & EVERY SATURDAY
Welcome to our playground, whoever you are, whatever you believe, this is a place where you can come and express yourself. At IRIS, it’s about the music, and the love for those that love electronic music. Everything involved with this night is our own and custom built, from the heart, for your ultimate pleasure. From the massive sound rigs and custom lighting, to the staff and overall energy we hope you will see and feel the difference in the IRIS Experience.
ESP101 [Learn to Believe] Atlanta’s #1 EDM event. Each and every Saturday we feature the most talented DJ’s, producers, and production teams, all coming together to bring you the most electrifying audio-visual sensory experience like you have never seen before.
IRIS Presents is one of the most respected and revered promotion companies in the industry. Our constant commitment to excellence, and our love of the music and the crowd, shines through in all the events we touch. Join our IRIS family and learn to believe!
“For those that know” Since 1996
NB: BUYER BEWARE: Eventbrite is the ONLY authorized ticket seller for this event. If you buy a print-at-home-ticket or hard ticket from an unauthorized vendor or source (ie: Stubhub, ebay, craigslist) we cannot guarantee that it is a valid ticket. Eventbrite and Believe are not responsible for any counterfeit tickets and cannot provide refunds or exchanges.
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Let us take care of it! Need help with buying tickets, or VIP sections? Message us now.
181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW Atlanta, Georgia 30312
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Massachusetts Homeless Shelters
Chelsea Homeless Shelters
Chelsea Homeless Shelters & Services For The Needy
Welcome to our Chelsea, Massachusetts Homeless Shelters and Services for the needy page. Below are all of the homeless shelters and services for the needy that provide help to those in need for Chelsea, MA and surrounding cities.
Active Listings In Chelsea Massachusetts
East Boston, MA
Crossroads Family Shelter & Food Pantry
East Boston, MA 02128
1.77 miles from city center Chelsea
Crossroads' mission is to support families as they transition from homelessness to independent living and self-sufficiency. Today Crossroads provides shelter, case management, housing search, stabilization services, and food pantry assistance to homeless, formerly-homeless and low-income families.
Housing Families Inc.
Malden, MA 02148
Office Hours: Mondays through Fridays 9:00am to 5:00pmEmergency ShelterThe Emergency Shelter consists of 100 apartments for homeless families throughout Greater Boston. Unique to Housing Families, each apartment is designated to one family at a time and includes a private bath and
Chardon Street Shelter for Women and Children
Temporary Home for Women and children.
TEMPORARY HOME FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
Crittenton Women's Union
Crittenton Women's Union is the largest provider of family shelter in Massachusetts, serving more than 350 families a year. During their stay, families develop a plan to help them move toward an economically independent life. Also provides Family support services and Food Services.Critte
Cross Street Family Shelter
The shelter is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.This is a residential facility for families in a communal-like atmosphere where families reside together and share services and resources. The family shelter can serve five families at one time and offers housing search, case management,
New England Center for Homeless Veterans
The Mission of the New England Center for Homeless Veterans is to extend a helping hand to homeless men and women veterans who are addressing the challenges of: addiction, trauma, severe and persistent mental illness, and/or unemployment and who will commit themselves to sobriety, non-violence, and
CITY OF BOSTON EMERGENCY SHELTER COMMISSION
The Emergency Shelter Commission's mission is to coordinate the City's efforts to prevent and end homelessness and hunger through proactive planning, policy analysis, program development and advocacy with our city, state, federal and community partner agencies. The Commission's goal is to eradicate
24 HOUR CHILD/AT RISK HOTLINE - C/O Dept. of Social Services
MASS. DEPT. OF SOCIAL SERVICES - Metropolitan Boston
Kingston House - Boston Rescue Mission
Mission: * To offer resources that prevent and end homelessness * To support the recovery, health, faith, and independence of those who have a history of substance abuse, incarceration, and homelessness * To raise awareness about the root causes of these life risks
FamilyAid Emergency Shelter
To utilize Family Emergency Solutions, a family must be homeless, have children under the age of 18, and have most recently resided in Boston. Families also must be ineligible for state-funded Emergency Assistance (EA) or an applicant for EA without shelter options. We have an on-call staff in place
SAINT FRANCIS HOUSE DAY CENTER Essex Station
St. Patrick's Shelter
An emergency and extended stay shelter for women only over the age of eighteen. Operated by Catholic Charities. No referral needed, walk in by 3pm. Hours of operation: shelter 24/7, Office 9/5 daily except for weekends. Serves all of Middlesex County. Clients need to call in the mornin
MEDFORD FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION CENTER
CARDINAL MEDEIROS CENTER
day program for ages 50+.
Betty's Place - Boston YWCA
Transitional housing for women. Capacity 10 women at a time. Provides 2 meals a day. Clients must follow a curfew and be sober.
MASS BAY CHAPTER AMERICAN RED CROSS
Heading Home Shelter
Short term and extended stay beds for sober men and women. Provides case management, housing search, and referrals to community services to assist with mental health, medical care, employment, education, and benefits. Referral is needed; then call at 10 am to reserve a bedOur clien
The Women's Inn at Pine Street
Beds are assigned daily using a lottery system. To enter the drawing, please arrive at the Women's Inn by 3 p.m. and speak to the staff at the front desk. Names are drawn for the lottery at 3:30 pm. A bed is not guaranteed, though staff will work to find options for you.
WOMEN UNIT SHELTER
Pine Street Inn Boston - Men's Shelter
Men seeking emergency shelter for the first time are encouraged to come to the Men's Inn, located at 444 Harrison Avenue, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m.� 6 p.m. During these hours, an intake specialist can meet with you to assess your needs and help you to find the best options for your situation.
Cambridge Shelter (Salvation Army)
Short term and extended stay beds for sober men only. Provides case management, substance abuse services and vocational counseling. Call first thing in the morning (7am or later) to reserve a bed. Arrive before 7pm to claim a bed. No referral needed. No geographic restrictions.
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter
This Salvation Army location provides much more than an emergency shelter. They also provide: Alcohol and Drug Treatment, Military Personnel Assistance, Transitional Care & Work Release, Emergency Financial Assistance, rent assistance, Transitional Housing. There are many other servi
Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center - Congregate Family Shelter
Hildebrand Family Self-Help Center provides shelter to families only and operates under a closed referral contract with the state. This is the administrative office. Hildebrand provides: Emergency shelter units with common facilities and on-site services, Independent apartments with support service
CAMBRIDGE YWCA
Our shelter only excepts families referred by Department Housing Community Development.
CAMBRIDGE YWCA EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER
Multi Service Center for the Homeless
The Cambridge Multi-Service Center (MSC) addresses the needs of homeless and near-homeless individuals and families living in our community. We provide direct services, planning and coordination of efforts for persons who are living on the street, in emergency shelters or at risk of losing their hou
CASPAR Emergency Care Center
Bed lottery is at 2:30 PM. Beds can only be reserved in person. CASPAR's Emergency Service Center (ESC) is one of three shelters in Massachusetts that accept homeless people who are actively using alcohol and drugs. At the ESC clients receive medical and mental health care, nutriti
HARBORLIGHT SALVATION ARMY SHELTER
Somerville Homeless Coalition Adult Shelter
Services: SHELTER - Adult Shelter 14 Chapel Street Somerville, MA 02144 Phone: 617-623-2546 Operated by the Somerville Homeless Coalition. An emergency and extended stay sober shelter for 12 men and 4 women. Call to g
Casa Myrna Vazquez Domestic Violence Support
Emergency and transitional support for battered women. Also provides transitional housing. Call for details and support.
METROPOLITAN BOSTON HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
617 859 0400 ex
Y2Y Harvard Square - Seasonal Shelter
Y2Y is an emergency shelter for young adults. We accept anyone between the ages of 18-24. We also accept some 25 year-olds, as long as they were still 24 years of age at the beginning of our operational season (November 1st). Under no circumstances can we accept guests who are less than 18 years old
Harvard Square Homeless Shelter
*** NOTE: The Harvard Square Homeless Shelter will be closed at least through the end of this year (2020). It will not be opening on Nov 1 per usual. Open from November 15th evening to April 15th. Shelter is open from 7pm to 8
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION
First Church Shelter
Emergency shelter. Stay is variable. Hours: 6pm - 7am. Provides a basic act of mercy to the poor and homeless of Cambridge and surrounding communities. Each evening 14 men are provided with a safe, comfortable place to stay. Our guests have access to two meals, showers and personal st
Woods Mullen Shelter and Services
Our women's shelter, known as Woods-Mullen, is located at 794 Massachusetts Avenue in Boston's South End. The shelter serves female adults ages 18 years or older. The shelter has 200 beds and is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. Beds are given out on a first-come, first-served
Shelter at 112 Southampton Street - Boston Public Health Commission
Our men's shelter, located on Southampton Street in the Newmarket district of the South End, is a state-of-the-art facility that opened in June 2015. This shelter serves men only and beds are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. At full capacity, the shelter holds over 400 nightly gue
Shelter at 112 Southampton Street
The new shelter, located on Southampton Street in the Newmarket district of the South End aims to offer a welcoming setting to guests. On January 14th, 2nd floor of a multiphase construction project was opened, allowing the shelter to serve adult males aged 18 years or older 365 days a year. During
Roxbury, MA
Rosie's Place For Women
Roxbury, MA 02118
Overnight ShelterRather than requiring our guests to leave each morning, we allow women to stay longer, providing much-needed time to find some stability and focus on long-term solutions.Rosie�s Place Overnight Program provides emergenc
Urban Ministries Renewal House Domestice Violence Shelter
Renewal House is a domestic violence shelter for individuals in crisis and their children. Since 1980, Renewal House has provided temporary emergency shelter and advocacy services to more than 1,000 individuals and families escaping domestic violence. Emergency shelter for up to three months.
Nazareth Residence For Mothers & Children
Nazareth Residence provides an opportunity for homeless mothers and their children to begin rebuilding their lives. Families are able to maintain their independence while they transition to permanent housing. The community-like atmosphere, supportive services, and 24-hour staffing create a safe and
Family Shelter Project Hope
The Family Shelter was one of the first homeless shelter for families in the state and remains a model for its respectful and empowering approach. Approximately 20 women and their children are sheltered each year. The women are assisted to secure permanent housing and to connect with Project Hope's
Sojourner House Family Shelter
Must have a referral from the Department of Housing and Community Development and be eligible for Emergency Assistance. Call for full details. Sojourner House is a family shelter in Roxbury which opened in October of 1981. The program, set up in a recently remodeled house, is desig
PILGRIM CHURCH SHELTER
Since 1990, a Shelter for unaccompanied homeless men has been operated at Pilgrim Church. Originally established by Positive Lifestyles, it is now under the direction of the United Homes Adult Services division of Children's Services of Roxbury (this connection began with a recognition that a large
HOLY FAMILY SHELTER
We currently do not have an active phone number for this shelter. I am not sure if this shelter itself is still active - Mike (HomelessShelterDirectory.org)
Saint Mary's Women and Infants Center Margaret's House
Shelter for homeless families. Contact for full detail.
Bridgehouse
BridgeHouse derived its name from the new housing concept at that time, 'bridge housing,' which is an alternative temporary housing arrangement that seeks to bridge the gap between homelessness and independent residency. The mission of the house is to provide a continuum of strong support services f
Long Island, Bo
BOSTON CITY SHELTER
Long Island, Bo MA
Mary Eliza Mahoney House Family Shelter
Emergency ShelterThe Dimock Center�s Emergency Shelter program was created to help individuals have access to resources that will help them put their lives back together. Simply put, if there is a need to be met, we will support it. The goal
Queen of Peace Family Shelter
The Queen of Peace is a 11 bed family shelter. Provides dinner and breakfast. Clothing whjen available. 3 week stay maximum. Accepts women & children (boys under 5). Must be at shelter at 4prn & out by 9 am. Call for further details.
Battered Women's Emergency Shelter Elizabeth Stone House
The Elizabeth Stone House is committed to countering the effects of trauma and breaking the cycles of violence and abuse�one family at a time. Through residential and community support services, the Stone House helps families heal and women reclaim control over their lives. The missio
Lynn Shelter Association - Adult Emergency Shelter
General InformationProviding emergency shelter to individuals and families, transitional and permanent supportive housing and street outreachAdult Emergency ShelterOpen 365 days a year, our emergency shelter serves up to 44 men and women over age 18, providing on-site case ma
FAMILY HOUSE SHELTER
Mass. Coalition for the Homeless
ProgramsHomeLinkThe HomeLink Initiative is designed to work with community health centers, public school districts and early intervention workers to help identify households that are having a housing crisis and then offer quick assistance to
CATHOLIC CHARITIES St. Ambrose Family Inn
St. Ambrose Family Inn, a program of Catholic Charities, is a shelter in the Field's Corner neighborhood of Dorchester. Opened in 1989, the shelter can accommodate 12 families. The population is mostly women and children, but we do accept fathers with their children. There are usually 18-25 children
KIT CLARK SENIOR SERVICES
CRITTENTON HASTINGS HOUSE
Jamaica Plain, MA
Shattuck Shelter
Pine Street Inn operates the Shattuck ShelterThe Shattuck Shelter provides emergency refuge, food, clothing, medical care, mental health treatment, housing placement, legal assistance and addiction referrals for 120 men and women.offers year-round overnigh
Finex House Shelter For Battered Women
Finex House is shelter for battered women and their children; especially those who have disabilities and/or women who are trafficked. We are wheelchair accessible with two concrete ramps and an internal lift. Finex House also has a light-coded signal system for deaf, battered women and their child
ReVision Family Home
shelter for 22 homeless women and their families that provides life-stabilization services, intensive housing placement services and vocational case management services. ReVision Family Home is directly connected to Victory Programs' ReVision Urban Farm and also provides hands on nutritional servic
Brookview House Transitional Housing Program
Established in 1990, the agency’s mission is to help homeless and at risk families learn the skills necessary to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty. With sites in Roxbury and Dorchester, we provide a safe, community setting with customized services to give homeless moms and kids the help
North Quincy, MA
ANCHOR INN (Pine St)
North Quincy, MA 02171
Services: 136 bed shelter. Must be 18 years or older. Must arrive after a detox. Must be clean and sober for 30 days +. Can stay up to 2 years. The Anchor Inn also provides transitional housing.
Mattapan, MA
Mattapan, MA 02126
Quincy, MA
Father Bill's Place
Emergency Shelter for those 18 years old and up. We shelter an average of 225 individual adults each night at Father Bill's Place in Quincy and MainSpring House in Brockton. No one in need is turned away. Public funding covers less than half of our shelter costs. That is why your suppo
Friends of the Unborn
10.20 miles from city center Chelsea
Established in 1984, it is a Christian Home for homeless, pregnant women. Applicants must be 18 years of age and not have issues with alcohol or drugs. Loving home where we offer classes in Parenting, Birthing, Computer Skills, Budgeting, Nutrition, Bible Sharing among other offerings. Women can sta
INN BETWEEN
The Inn Between is an emergency program for homeless families. Founded in 1985, our original building, a lovely Victorian home, houses six families at a time, and includes one fully handicapped-accessible room. In this program we also maintain a �community room,� available for homeless families who
Bristol Lodge Women's Shelter
Operates on a first come, first served basis. If you are in need of a bed, you must go through the pre-screening process by calling 781-893-0108, Monday through Friday. Phone calls are accepted beginning at 9:00am. Please note that the Women's Shelter cannot recei
Salem, MA
Lifebridge
Lifebridge (formerly The Salem Mission) is working to offer men and women the opportunities they need to end their homelessness. Research shows that two factors are responsible for this problem: a lack of affordable housing and the persistence of poverty in our community.
Healing Abuse Working for Change - Domestic Abuse Assistance
Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC) is a nonprofit agency serving victims of domestic abuse in 23 cities and towns in the North Shore of Massachusetts. We provide free and comprehensive services for domestic violence victims including emergency family shelter, legal advocacy, individual counseli
Bristol Lodge Men's Shelter
The Bristol Lodge Men's Shelter operate on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are in need of a bed, you must go through the pre-screening process by calling 781-893-0108, Monday through Friday. Phone calls are accepted beginning at 9:00am. Provides a 43 bed shelte
Hingham, MA
MARY MARTHA
MARY MARTHA CENTER
SOUTH MIDDLESEX OPPORTUNITY COUNCIL
DAYBREAK SHELTER
PATHWAYS SHELTER
Mainspring House Shelter
Brockton, MA 02301
Open: 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.If you are an individual in need of emergency shelter for the night, we operate two shelters for adults (no children or minors):Father Bill�s Place38 Broad StreetQuincy, MA 02169Phone: 617-770-3314MainSpring Ho
DAVID JON LOUISON FOUNDATION
The Center offers temporary shelter as well as educational opportunities for the personal, social, and economic growth of all members of the homeless families. Once housed and self-sufficient, it is hoped that these individuals and their families will continue to recognize their own unique dignity,
Under the Oak Day Shelter
978~459~9631
Under the Oak is a day shelter that is Christian based and located at Christ Church United in Lowell, Ma. UTO is open every Wednesday from 11am till 2pm..On cold or snow days we open earlier and stay open later. We serve a hot lunch along with fellowship and arts and crafts - UTO helps those in need
Lowell Transitional Living Center
Lowell Transitional Living Center provides three daily meals, a safe environment, detox placement, individual assessment and referrals, medical care, case management, street outreach to chronically homeless, rep payee services, clothing and on site GED and support group programming.The L
Wellspring House - Emergency Shelter for Families
Gloucester, MA 01970
DTA hours of operation: Mon � Fri from 7:00am to 5:00pmWellspring is part of a statewide shelter system that helps to house 5 families at a time in Gloucester and provides stabilization case management to families throughout the North Shore communities of Beverly, Sa
GREATER LOWELL EMERGENCY FAMILY SHELTER
Casa Nueva Vida
Casa Nueva Vida (House of New Life) is the only homeless shelter in the state of Massachusetts with a completely bilingual staff. Although we serve a diverse population, we believe our bilingual expertise makes us ideally capable of providing a unique, specialized package of services and programs to
This is a Family Shelter. Entrance is through DHCD Homeless Coordinator out of the local DTA Office. Not a walk in Shelter.Emergency food, shelter and clothing for 28 families.- Case Managers work with HOH residents to assess their circumstances and plan for their f
COMMUNITY TEAMWORK PAWTUCKET HOUSE
LAZARUS HOUSE
Opened in 1983, Lazarus House's 31-bed emergency shelter is located in the Arlington District of Lawrence, MA. Seven days a week, Lazarus House provides a safe, clean and supportive environment for individuals and families on referral by social service, law enforcement, church or community groups.
MERRIMACK HOUSE
Action, Inc. Emergency Homeless Shelter
Emergency Homeless Shelter.ACTION's Emergency Homeless Shelter provides a limited number of beds to homeless adults ages 18 and older.PLEASE NOTE: Space at the Shelter is limited and beds may not be available. Call before visiting. Anyone wishing to access a bed must complete an intake f
Marshfield, MA
CAROLINA HILL SHELTER
Marshfield, MA 02050
North Pembroke, MA
Bethesda House
North Pembroke, MA 02358
We have 8 single rooms. We serve young pregnant or newly parenting moms aged 18-25 with a single child under 2.Our home offers eight mothers a safe place to stay, whe
Emmaus House
We offer emergency shelter for both families and individuals, with the goal of providing not just a place to sleep but also services to help those who are homeless get back on their feet. The Emmaus Family House program serves up to 54 homeless families at one time. Of these, 28 familie
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The House & Garden Festival 2018
See our editors in conversation with interior designers at the House & Garden Festival this June
The House & Garden Festival is coming to Olympia from June 20-24, featuring a host of advice clinics and expert talks. You'll also be able to see our editorial team in conversation with inspiring interior designers - see the schedule here.
Thursday 7 June 2018
The House & Garden Festival is back in London at its Olympia home this June, and one of the aspects we're most looking forward to is the packed programme of talks and clinics, where ideas and expertise can be shared and passed on. The BIID are offering 20 minute Interiors Advice Clinics and Garden Advice Clinics for which you can book a slot and bring along your burning questions. Looking at pictures of interior designers' work is unquestionably inspiring, but hearing them talk about their philosophy and pass on tips in person is an opportunity not to be missed. We're especially excited that members of our own editorial team will be making appearances on the stage to interview some of their favourite designers, sharing their combined depth and breadth of decoration experience with the audience. The full timetable of talks can be found here.
Rabih Hage in conversation with House & Garden's Deputy Editor, David Nicholls
Luke Sprague
Rabih Hage is an award-winning RIBA chartered architect and interior designer who takes inspiration from his clients and their personalities to create deceptively effortless spaces. He and David Nicholls will speak about using art and antiques in contemporary interiors.
Wednesday June 20, 12.15pm
Gail Taylor in conversation with House & Garden's Executive Editor Laura Houldsworth: 'How To Create The Ultimate Interior on A Budget'
Flea market finds, useful tricks, how to use antiques - all subjects dear to our hearts. Gail Taylor shares with Laura Houldsworth her top tips on getting the look using design tricks and practical advice, all gathered over 30 years in the industry as co-founder of Taylor Howe, th2designs and th2studio.
Wednesday June 20, 2.15pm
Decorated Spaces at The House & Garden Festival: Edward Bulmer's elegant drawing room
Decorated Spaces Designers Edward Bulmer & Rachel Chudley, in conversation with House & Garden's Editor, Hatta Byng
Sean Myers
Hatta Byng will talk to the two designers of the Decorated Spaces at the HOUSE fair about their inspiration for these beautiful model rooms. Edward Bulmer's bright drawing room will combine furniture and colours from different historical periods, while Rachel Chudley will create a glamorous dining room packed with rich colour and whimsical detail.
Thursday June 21, 2.15pm
Beata Heuman, House & Garden Designer of the Year 2018 in Conversation with Elizabeth Metcalfe, Features Writer
Beata Heuman, House & Garden’s Designer of the Year 2018, discusses her design philosophy with Elizabeth Metcalfe. During the panel they will be talking about Beata’s influences, where to start with a scheme, how to use colour, decorating for small spaces and how to work to a budget.
Sunday June 24, 12.15pm
House & Garden Festival takes place at Olympia London from June 20 -24. House & Garden readers can enjoy special discounted tickets for £14 (30% off). Simply quote ‘HGF1’ when booking online at houseandgardenfestival.com.
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Great Food, Friendship And Family
October 2020 Own Gini McKain
It’s heartening to find people who still value the very basics of life while embracing modern technology. That is, actually talking to each other and breaking bread with one another. In the case with Otto and Carolyn Lienhart, their daughter Ashley and their silver lab Gauge, it is a lot of food for the body and soul, and a tremendous amount of joy and laughter. It is being together while telling or sharing stories, trials, and tribulations with their family of houseboaters, not far from Hot Springs, Ark.
It all happens on the Lienharts’ new 106- by 20-foot Sumerset houseboat named Another 3 Beers, docked at the Iron Mountain Marina on DeGray Lake. The journey to having and staying on this beautiful home has been a long one. Between remodeling their own home in Morrilton, Ark., and outfitting the custom-built Sumerset “abode,” multiple options presented themselves along the way in the effort to make the houseboat a true home.
Atmosphere Of Unity
The Lienharts’ priority to embrace that feeling of friendship and family (blood-related or otherwise) involved floor plans that enhanced communal seating while enjoying an array of great food with nearby friends. Those nearby friends included the owners of adjacent houseboats at the marina like Jimmy and Lori Howeth, who bought the Lienharts’ previous houseboat, and Stan and Donna Griffin.
As a matter of fact, the three couples also went to the Houseboat magazine Expo together several years ago and got a lot of houseboat ideas while having a great time. It was a 21-foot-wide houseboat at the event that gave them the idea of having their own 21-foot-wide boat.
Unfortunately, no legal 21-foot wide transportation load was permissible over Arkansas roads, so the couple went back to the drawing board for a 20-foot wide one. That did not deter them from making use of the space they were then allotted for a very large C-shaped top deck bar that measures a little over 17 feet across and about 14 feet wide with a large pull-out grilling station at its head.
The bar on their houseboat can sit as many as 10 people while observing chefs grilling or Carolyn putting together one of her famous tasty pizzas. They also have sit-down dining on the deck area for a dozen more people.
The other option on the top deck is their EVO circular grill to cook sausage, bacon, and blueberry pancakes for a Sunday brunch with Grandmosas as the special accompanying beverage. The men all help in this task while the women help combine savory scrambled farm fresh eggs with heavy cream, spinach, diced red pepper and purple onion in the spacious kitchen.
In that galley area downstairs where stories are told and more food is eaten among friends, a large 42- by 90-inch leathered granite island top with space for eight people acts as dining table, prep area, or work space. In other words, a kitchen table most of us grew up with that was used when family and friends got together.
The family gathering is accompanied by a few beverages that the Lienharts are known for since Otto’s father (also named Otto) started an Anheuser-Busch Inc., exclusive distributorship back in 1945 before selling out in 2015. That association and subsequent teasing gave the Lienharts the reason to name their first houseboat Just 3 Beers.
Fruitful Collaborations
From their first houseboat to the new one, changes have been made to accommodate current amenities that dictate a longer boat length. Challenges and issues encountered have been resolved by Trifecta, the parent company of Sumerset Houseboats.
The original length of 100 feet was extended when it was decided to have three king size beds in the staterooms and larger showers with intricately laid tiles in the five bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom layout. The two cuddy cabins have queen size beds.
Trifecta’s interior designer, Debbie Sharpe Tapp worked with Carolyn extensively over fabric swatches, colors, paneling, graphics, and tiles during the entire process. Materials were chosen from both women’s extensive inventory of ideas, samples and resources.
Another invaluable member of the Trifecta team was James Stinson, who presided over the cabinetry. Carolyn had a specific design in mind for the galley cabinets as well as placement in the other rooms at dressers and armoires. The deep profile, custom raised glazed panels created by Carolyn and Stinson working together have made the galley a striking central meeting place. The grey mimicked wood floor design from ceramic tile also balances everything together.
Luxurious Touches
The deep rich dark walnut paneling in the salon and bedrooms give an elegant welcoming feeling, while the kitchen has a lighter exclusive look, adding plenty of cabinet storage with pull-out drawers. The high table chairs were backed with a soft blue and gray geometric pattern of circles and squares. That pattern gave germination to curved sconces and circles throughout the rooms.
The showers to the staterooms are more than striking, especially at the master suite and the one adjacent to Ashley’s room when on board. The master shower has three shower heads of Brizo Co. fixtures. The central fixture is a rancan, along with a wall mount, and another wall mount with slide bar hand shower at the other end.
But it is the middle shower area that is most striking with ceramic gloss metallic tiles in slate grey with visuals of deep blue waves surrounding you as you stand on accented hexagon-shaped multi-colored tiles creating the impression of being underwater.
Back in the master stateroom, the Lienharts can also enjoy the patented LED flame Demplex technology with an allusion of real flames rising from a base of embedded diamond like acrylic ice available in revolving multi-colors to give a relaxing atmosphere.
Loving Every Minute
The constant in their lives though, on the houseboats through the years, is friendship within the dock community. “The people are why we stay here,” shared Carolyn. “We have become a big family. As soon as you turn off the highway you are away from everything—away from business, all the drama or whatever it may be at home you need to get away from. You recharge your own batteries. Egos are left in the parking lot, and everyone is on a level playing field here. We can relax and just socialize.”
Socialize they do, especially on the top deck. Another option for the couple is to cruise around in their Bennington pontoon boat, or take their daughter Ashley surfing behind their MasterCraft boat.
Watersports are a natural way of life to Ashley. She was recently fortunate enough to experience six months at Disney World in their Disney College Program at the Seven Seas Lagoon in front of the Magic Kingdom, showcasing an extension of her love of the water.
The marina is just a short distance from the dam, and not much farther from where Another 3 Beers was christened and launched on its maiden journey to its slip. Even then there was plenty of food and friends to welcome them once they docked for the first time, just as there is now. So far, they’ve loved every minute on their Sumerset houseboat.
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When to Use the HTML5 “section” Element
By Louis Lazaris / January 12, 2011 / 68 Comments
After publishing Easy HTML5 Template last week, and getting some constructive feedback on the contents of the template, something dawned on me that has apparently been alluded to in a few different articles, including one on HTML5 Doctor.
Basically, it seems that HTML5’s new <section> element is confusing and it’s hard to discern its true value. I’ll try to demystify it here by referring back to the spec and discussing, through process of elimination, some ways it could be used.
Defining <section>
According to the spec <section> is defined as follows:
The section element represents a generic section of a document or application. A section, in this context, is a thematic grouping of content, typically with a heading.
So immediately we might think that <section> could be used to hold a blog post, or an individual comment in a blog post. But wait a minute. The spec goes on:
Authors are encouraged to use the article element instead of the section element when it would make sense to syndicate the contents of the element.
That part rules out blog posts, blog articles, news feed content, and other syndicated content. What does that leave us with?
Further Clarification From the Spec
The spec goes on further to describe how it shouldn’t be used, and it also gives some recommended usage. It explains:
Examples of sections would be chapters, the various tabbed pages in a tabbed dialog box, or the numbered sections of a thesis. A Web site’s home page could be split into sections for an introduction, news items, and contact information.
The only problem I have with the above recommendation is the “news items” example, which seems to make more sense for <article>, but I suppose that would depend on whether the news item has the potential for syndication.
Update (October 20, 2011) Originally I had mistakenly assumed the “news items” mentioned by the spec were each divided into sections. What it’s saying is that the news items would be inside of a single <section> element, and then possibly broken up into <article> elements. Credit to this comment by Paul D. Waite on Stack Overflow.
Finally, here is a warning given in the spec (which is along the lines of why at least one person took issue with my use of <section> in Easy HTML5 Template):
The section element is not a generic container element. When an element is needed for styling purposes or as a convenience for scripting, authors are encouraged to use the div element instead. A general rule is that the section element is appropriate only if the element’s contents would be listed explicitly in the document’s outline.
I have a problem with the spec saying that it’s “not a generic container element”. Well, it kind of is. How else can you describe it? Nonetheless, being armed with that information, we can make a somewhat intelligent decision for its use.
When Should it Be Used?
In HTML5 for Web Designers, Jeremy Keith reminds us to ensure that everything within a single section element is related.
To make this more clear in a practical way, I brainstormed a list of some specific DOs, and DON’Ts to keep in mind when using the <section> element.
A List of DOs…
DO use section for each individual section of a tab switcher or content slider (if an unordered list isn’t needed)
DO use section to divide a lengthy “terms and conditions” (or similar) page into numbered sections
DO nest section elements if necessary (as you might do with the “terms and conditions” page)
DO use section to hold a product description (which might include a photo, “add to cart” button, etc.)
DO use section to hold individual biographies for employees on a corporate info page
DO use section to divide the different sections of a one-page website or portfolio
UPDATE (Jan 12/2011): Bruce Lawson disagrees with the two items that now have the line-through above. He mentions that these could be syndicated so would be more appropriate if wrapped in article tags. I tentatively agree, but I suppose a case could be made for using section if there is no intention of ever syndicating the content. But then that raises the question: Is it the potential for syndication that requires the use of article (which would make his statement correct in this case)? Or is it the actual intention to syndicate that defines whether to use article?
A List of DON’Ts…
DON’T use section to divide content from the header and footer; use div instead (see the doctor)
DON’T use section to wrap a tab switcher for DOM manipulation or styling
DON’T use section for sidebar or other tangentially-related content boxes; use aside instead
DON’T use section just to add a border or drop shadow around something; use div instead
DON’T use section for the wrapper when implementing faux columns; again, use div instead
DON’T use section to nest elements when trying to avoid IE6’s float double-margin bug (or a similar layout-related issue); again, use div
DON’T use section to hold an individual author bio on a blog post or news article; use aside instead
In short, HTML5’s <section> element could be used in any instance where it contains standalone, non-syndicated, non-aside content whose wrapper is not for styling purposes. In other words: Hardly ever.
I think Jeremy Keith made a good observation when he said:
I don’t think there needs to be a section element and an article element. I don’t have a particularly strong opinion about which one should stay and which one should go but a little trimming is definitely in order.
When I included <section> in Easy HTML5 Template, my intention was to present it for possible use, and I didn’t intend for it to be a generic wrapper for styling. I’ve decided I’m going to include two <section> elements in that template and wrap them in a generic <div> to make it more clear how it should be used.
What do you think? Can you think of any other DOs and DON’Ts for the <section> element that I can add to the list so its use can be made more clear? Have I used it incorrectly in any of those I listed? Do you think we even need a <section> element at all?
bruce lawson says:
I disagree with these:
Each of these is, I think, an independent atomic piece of content, which could be syndicated. So I think these are [article]s
Louis Lazaris says:
Thanks for the feedback. I’ve line-throughed those entries and added a note.
So my question is: If I have no intention of ever syndicating those pieces of content, does that mean I should use “section”? In other words, does the potential for syndication define which one should be used, or does the author of the content have the option to decide “this should be syndicatable” or “this shouldn’t be”, and then use article/section accordingly?
Syndication-applicable might be too restrictive of a definition for the use of the ‘article’ tag.
How about using ‘article’ for any form of repeating/iterative/sequential content? These would frequently appear in a ‘section’, but not necessarily.
Kasapo says:
Or think about it this way: Other web services may want to syndicate some of your content OR use (avoid?) it when displaying or calculating search engine results, so if it CAN be syndicated, it should be an article
I’m all for more semantic associations with markup elements… so long as it doesn’t get too verbose or arduous to use them. Section might be useful as well, though if we had to drop one I’d say drop section (use div) and keep article for things that are repeating/iterative/sequential (as Anthony says below) or syndicable
Edison Leon says:
Good to know, than you! I think I can come back for more feedback from other commentors
>> The only problem I have with the above recommendation is the “news items” example, which seems to make more sense for <article>, but I suppose that would depend on whether the news item has the potential for syndication.
Well I see <section> more as a wrapper for <articles> like
<h1>News</h1>
<h2>New no.1 </h2>
<p> Intro to the new no.1 </p>
<p>Intro to the new no.2 </p>
<h1>Related stuff </h1>
lewismc says:
I agree entirely with this. The section contains a header giving an overarching title to the articles (syndicated content).
The potential for syndication should be enough to determine content as articles and not whether they will be syndicated.
Could be syndicated = article
Has a header and/or not just for style = section
Style only or none of the above = div
I am sure there will always be a few exceptions but thats life.
For the most part, I agree.
The only issue I have with the code Lukas shows above is the question of whether or not all the content within the “section” tags are related. According to the spec, the stuff inside the “section” needs to be thematically related. I don’t know if a list of “articles” qualifies in that case. So then it becomes just a generic wrapper, which is the same as a “div”.
I’d say the theme is news and why wouldn’t articles qualify – of course they do! It’s not a generic wrapper at all. It is the news ‘section’, it has a heading depicting this, it could have a paragraph and a footer relating to news. The code snippet doesn’t have these, but the implication that it could have them, even just in theory, shows it is more than a wrapper. The semantic benefit is clear even in just the example provided. It’s clearly not the same as a div even in this instance.
I’d say that makes sense in the fact that a “section” of a website could contain an article but equally an article could be made up of a number of “sections”.
Ric says:
Does the spec contradicts itself. They say it can be used for “various tabbed pages in a tabbed dialog box” but not “When an element is needed for styling purposes or as a convenience for scripting”.
Or am I being too strict, it’s not really for the convenience of scripting, the section is just being added to the page for the script, it’s being added to the page to create a tab which just happens to be scripted and styled.
I think a key point is made in the first quote, it mentions a generic section of an application. When I first started reading about HTML5 I saw articles for text and sections for applications. That’s not exactly right but I think it’s a good way to look at it, most sites talking about the section tag fail to mention it’s use for web apps.
Maicon Sobczak says:
Sometimes is hard to understand the propose of some new tags. But with time and a lot of conversations, like ones promoted with articles like this, we will evolute to a better web.
I think that one of the conceptual difficulties of the section element is that is not a work horse element like all the rest. I want to use it, but it apparently has very little everyday application. And let’s face it, the spec is poorly formed. Seriously, when would I ever make a numbered section of a “thesis”? WTF!
Thanks for trying to make sense of this. I think that your your example of using, ” section to divide the different sections of a one-page website or portfolio” make a lot of sense.
Sugarenia says:
I’ve always thought of section as a wrapper around articles. Otherwise, if you follow the spec word by word, I don’t see how you could incorporate it in most websites – maybe once or twice, and that’s it.
The purpose of the section and article tags, in my opinion, in the long run, is to have identifiable chunks of web pages able to be teased out of the page. This is akin to Web Parts, Slices, etc.
So, if you can point at something and say ‘this “thing” stands alone’ then it could be a section. If you look at a part of that section and can identify repeating bits of content then those are articles. Articles should be children of sections in most cases. So ‘news items’ are contained in a Section but ‘a news item’ is contained in an article.
What you should not do is wrap a chunk of stuff in a section and only use it to style undifferentiated content such as a sidebar that could contain 30 different types of “things”. That isn’t a section, it’s a container.
In the end, these things will be used however people want for whatever they want of course.
Since the inception of SGML, information architects have struggled with semantic meaning of content and how to properly model that content. Most of the models I’ve built are dictated by the existing content with full knowledge that the DTD will become a living breathing thing as greater examples arise of how the content should be marked up and thus modifications required. I couldn’t find the content models proposed for section or article, but from a legal publishing standpoint you have instances where both own each other, thus to try and set a specific approach to using these tags at this time is heading down a slippery slope of confusion and eventual disuse. If syndication is the goal for readers to extract content, then attributes on divs or syndication wrapper tags could work as representative of semantics. The structure therefore could be flexible with the existing div markup and left simplified.
pauk960 says:
I disagree with the common opinion that section should be a wrapper for articles. Actually, from my POV, section is a part of an article. Let’s take this post for example. First, the whole post would be wrapped in an article tag, and parts “Defining <section>”, “Further Clarification From the Spec”, “When Should it Be Used?”, etc. should be wrapped in each own section tag (they are sections of this article).
Tor Brekke Skjøtskift says:
I believe <section> can be used for modules and widgets on the page. If the widgets are related to an article it makes these widgets should be wrapped in an <aside> and separated in <section> tags
Another use would be on front pages to separate each individual content item. This could also be article tags, but I believe the front page is rarely the source for syndication.
Yoosuf says:
I do follow as following
Shaun Russell says:
I like to break articles in to sections.
Say I write an <article> about myself. I would break it in to different <sections> – perhaps one about early life, another about my education, and another about my skills.
I can also see using it as “this section of the website has articles”… but usually the block level parent of an article is also used for structure, in which case I use a <div>.
Am I wrong in this approach?
Yeah, I think what you’re saying is okay, and doesn’t seem to contradict the uses recommended in the spec.
SinCabeza says:
HTML5 is not a new language, its just a specification for search engines how to index your pages.
in Villabajio, designers made sites on tables and ebashat each other in Quake!
Michael Fokken says:
In my mind I think of section as when you write an essay. The introduction is a section, the first point is a section, the second point is a section, and the conclustion is a section. I may be wrong, but that’s what makes sense to me.
I just read on http://www.w3schools.com/html5/html5_reference.asp and they say a section tag ‘Defines a section’ and a div tag ‘Defines a section in a document.’ And so… what’s the difference? Pretty funny.
Don’t trust W3schools for anything. See W3Fools.
Andrew Lara says:
What I feel is that section is made for semantics, not for design. I mean dividing contents inside a tag without a use for styling will only help group content types around the website. I have a question. Is the section tag useless if there is no id on the tag?
No, it’s not useless without an id. Any HTML element can have no id and no class, and it is exactly the same. The only difference is it’s harder to target a specific element when it doesn’t have a class or id to hook onto.
IT Mitică says:
I have to disagree, sections are very useful, semantically speaking. The specs are trying to discourage the wrong use of section element, hence the “The section element is not a generic container element. When an element is needed for styling purposes or as a convenience for scripting, authors are encouraged to use the div element instead.” part.
On the other hand, let’s look at what specs are saying:
“A Web site’s home page could be split into sections for an introduction, news items, and contact information.”
These two excerpts make section apply successfully to the body element. In fact, I can think of section as the semantic grouping container that was missing for the body element, for which we used the non-semantic div.
Which was the opposite for which the div was conceived in the first place, making div id=”header”, div id=”footer” practice to result in specific HTML5 header and footer sections, making HTML5 section element as the general section to be used to group content. Semantically group, that is.
So, any time you need to semantically!!! group content, that’s not header nor footer, and it’s not an article (another specific section), you use the HTML5 section element.
And yes, this means the article element can be sectioned also, not just with by the header and the footer sections, but with other sections, allowing for article’s content to be grouped semantically. But if you want style hooks, don’t use section inside body or article, use the good old div.
Dityo Nurasto says:
For now, I try to assume, based on working draft spec that section are used to the content it self. For example, this post is an article and sections are Defining , Further Clarification From the Spec, and so on so forth. Section is an outline of a content but not for layout. This is good and create a tree of an article just like Power Point outline.
Until now the question remain about what the real function of section tag? . The most confusing part, Section element are not supposed for styling and scripting but when creating slideshow by reusing section that’s warning sounds like don’t use CSS section selector for presentation and don’t use JS. My jaws down :)
I believe a footer would be better to hold authorship information. Good article
After searching around and reading a lot of different opinions on a range of different website including the W3C specifications of the section element and the article element I come to the conclusion that the discussion and confusion is caused by the bad practice of not separating content and design and not distinguishing between the semantic skeleton and the design skin. It’s exactly like IT Mitică said. You could say, section is to semantics as div is to presentation. The div is the only HTML element that can be used for the presentation and I believe that the introduction of the new HTML5 elements have turned the div into a non semantic bastard child of an affair with CSS and should be avoided at all cost.
If you follow the best practice recommendations of the W3C and keep content and presentation separated you will not be easily confused about when to use section article or div. It’s common sense:
If a part of the content makes sense on it’s own, meaning that you can pull it out of context without it changing the meaning of the content then the article should be used. This can be a article not only in the sense of a magazine article or a blog post but also as a physical article or product you can buy in a webshop. If the content needs it’s parent element or sibling elements to be able to understand it, then a section element should be used. In my opinion a blog comment such as this one should be inside a section element because the comment doesn’t necessarily make sense without the blog post itself or other comments that are referred to. Thus a section can also be a child of another section.
When in doubt whether you should use a section or article element, do this: Print the content on paper, walk out the front door and ask a random person to read it. If it makes sense to the person and you don’t need to explain anything about what it is then you should use an article element. If you need to provide an explanation or elaborate with more information before the true meaning of the content becomes clear then you should use a section element.
When there is a obvious connection between several embedded articles where dividing the the articles into groups will increase the comprehensibility of the parent article as a whole then this should be done using the section element since the grouping is made bases on the content and not for design. I believe the div element should only be used if you want to divide content for the purpose of styling or other purposes that are not related to adding meaning to the content.
I don’t subscribe to using div tags for styling or JS hooks IF the semantic grouping element that is already there can be used. CSS3 has a lot of new styling capabilities that make triple or quadruple div tag embedding redundant. The div element should therefore in my opinion only be used where native CSS styles falls short and in the absence of browser support for CSS3
Alesis says:
Hi, I’m new to web design only 1 years experience so please be gentle. I’m trying to come to grips with HTML5 and I do not understand a few points. What happens if I would like to use article or section on a different page, ie- how would I re-position them etc? Would I only use them once on a single page? Sorry if this sounds silly but I just dont get it, I have just learned about divs so this is all very strange to me. Thanks
You can use lots of articles on one page, or lots of sections on one page, and you can re-use them on as many other pages as you want. There’s no limit, the same as divs.
Thanks Louis for the help there, I can now start re-thinking it all!
Clemens says:
> The only problem I have with the above recommendation is the “news items” example, which seems to make more sense for <article>, but I suppose that would depend on whether the news item has the potential for syndication.
I think each news item could be an <article> but the “news items” container element (that’s what they’re talking about) would be a <section>.
Isaac Shapira says:
http://dev.w3.org/html5/spec/Overview.html#the-section-element
Its pretty clear. It IS for use as a generic divider of related content with a header, CAN be nested, additionally, articles can be nested in other sections AND article. Intent DOES define the use of the article tag. Sheesh.
Did I say something in the article that contradicts the spec? I don’t see a problem with my explanation here. Correct me if I’m wrong.
Keep in mind that “generic divider” is not the same as “generic wrapper”. The document you linked to says:
The section element is not a generic container element. When an element is needed for styling purposes or as a convenience for scripting, authors are encouraged to use the div element instead.
Marco Berrocal says:
I still have a hard time understanding section, but alas, I am going to read a bit more. I just think your conclusion sums it up: hardly ever, so why bother with this element?
D.M. says:
Before the “section” tag was even invented, I always divided my websites into sections and used the section names as GET variables to know which section my loader script should fetch. So to me, a section is something completely different from an article. A section is a unique part of my website, which most of the time uses a single entity (class) to generate its content, and is different from any other sections. For example on a personal artist’s website, containing news on updates and releases, artwork, and a profile, I would create 3 sections: news, art and profile. The news section would contain articles of updates and planned releases and would be generated using the News class; the art section is like a simple gallery with thumbnails and navigation, generated using the Art class; and the profile section would be a simple page that doesn’t have any dynamic content.
I would find the use of sections in any other manner not only confusing, but not at all useful and would see no use for such a “section” tag.
Rilwis says:
I used to be confused the section tag with article and div tags. But when I look into a Word document, the meaning of section is very clear. All I do is just apply the same meaning to the HTML document, and it’s really helpful.
Your article is great, some ideas just lighten up in my mind and help me a lot. Thanks.
BZ says:
Umm how about I don’t use SECTION at all because I was getting along fine without it before!
The <section> is supposed to function like levels in docbook. Every time you use a heading, the heading and all the content that belongs to that heading should be included in the section. It is semantic and can help with document navigation (you could have the web browser generate a table of contents for every page).
What about for the purposes of advertising? Could you use the section tag to put ad space in the sidebar or perhaps in between articles?
That was my first thought of it. Let me know what you think!
I think the “aside” element would be better for that. But at this stage, it probably doesn’t make any difference, since no browser or assistive device recognizes either of those.
Dean Signori says:
thankyou for the in depth explanation of the section element i was just about to start using it in place of divs on my university assignment. Until i started to research html5 properly tonight i assumed section had replaced divs and that this was one of the main changes in html5, how i was wrong :)
Mike Edward Moras (e-sushi™) says:
The ASIDE tag defines content NOT RELATED to the main (dominating) content itself. Since an “author bio” would not be fit to be wrapped in an ARTICLE (as it contains content not related to the blog post itself but only relates to the author of the blog post), it would be put in a SECTION outside the ARTICLE tag. This voids the confusion and – what’s more important – keeps the semantics where they are: in a logic order.
So, wrap the blog post (which resides in an ARTICLE tag) and the author bio (which resides in an SECTION tag) in a parent SECTION tag and you’re all set. Or do you really want to tell search engines that the author bio is to be ignored because it’s unrelated to the main content displayed? I think the author of the blog post will disagree… ;)
Remember: It is true that websites should be made to be visited by humans, but machines will be parsing their content to make it findable. It’s not a good idea to confuse machines by telling them “hey, this part of the website is wrapped in an ASIDE tag so… in case of doubt feel free to ignore it because it’s absolutely unrelated to the main content on this page.”
Firstly, I don’t think debating this issue is going to prove anything. Machines do not recognize the difference between “aside” and “section” and “article” so the “semantics” of this could have very little, if any, long term value.
That being said, you’re not correct about what you said about “aside”. According to the spec:
The aside element represents a section of a page that consists of content that is tangentially related to the content around the aside element, and which could be considered separate from that content.
So an aside can indeed be used for a bio, which is “tangentialy related” to the content around it and which could stand on its own.
When you write
Machines do not recognize the difference between “aside” and “section” and “article” so the “semantics” of this could have very little, if any, long term value.
you bluntly forget about the fact that machines DO recognize the differences DUE TO THOSE TAGS and the long-term value of these semantics you are not seeing is already in effect. Multiple search engines, including the big players like Google, Bing and Yahoo, have started using these to (sub-)classify data. In fact, they even progressed beyond that level of classification if you would take a look at http://schema.org/! There, you have hard proof that (their) “machines” even care about microdata. A practical example would be Google which has publicly been showing the effect of all this in their search results for more than a year now.
Your answer shows that there is obviously a knowledge gap between us two when it comes to commonly used data mining techniques.
But, at least this little exchange shows that HTML5 has the power to provoke social interaction, as it (besides all the magic) provides ample opportunities to discuss it’s implementation details.
Wishing you a great weekend…
Mike, this article isn’t about Microdata, it’s about HTML5’s “section” element. I never said that machines don’t recognize microdata. They do, and I’ve written about that in my book.
I said that machines didn’t recognize the difference between “section” and “article” and “aside”. And it’s very likely that they never will recognize that difference.
For refererence, here are some links that discuss the fact that HTML5 tags (not microdata) have little or no benefit to SEO:
How well does Googlebot deal with non-standard tags?
HTML5 and SEO
Our Pointless Pursuit Of Semantic Value
Does semantic html5 matter to google yet?
Is HTML5 Good For SEO?
If you want machine-readable “semantics” then use (as you suggested) Microdata and also WAI-ARIA. But tags like “aside” and “section” will have zero benefit to SEO, and probably won’t matter from an accessibility standpoint for at least some time, if ever.
Stoutie says:
I think HTML5 is rubbish anyway. Seriously, div, section, aside, etc. Why do we need to split hairs! They are all just containers of “stuff”. Splitting hairs is a good way to fog everything up and overcomplicate. Instead of actually getting work done (which I was hoping HTML5 would help with), we end up building a circular conversation tree on some dude’s blog.
Let’s keep canvas, video, audio, and a few others, the ones that actually add real value, and discard the rest.
Instead of talking about trivial HTML5 tags, let’s talk about YAGNI and DRY instead …
Arturo Vargas says:
I’m not sure, after reading the article, if i’m more clear or confused about section element, but still is a good discusion.
At some point we will be at the thin line between it is a section or is another element…
Rich Remer says:
It seems to me one helpful distinction might be in template composition.
When a template is providing a wrapper element to contain included content, I lean towards section, as this is defining the overall structure of the page. I think this fits semantically. Regardless of styling, a layout template should use some sort of element wrapper to define the structure of the layout. Since the layout should not be aware of what’s being put inside, article is inappropriate.
But within a template, there is typically a single element that wraps the main content of the element. This is where I think article (or div) are appropriate, depending on syndication.
andrej says:
I am wondering what the point of sections is in the first place. Until now (html4) content was structured by headings.
Everything in the same hierarchy after the header is a “section”. Until the next header.
What is the point of introducing sections as semantical wrappers? This is how i understand your post. sections should not be layout or design decision-based but merely representations of meaning/semantic entities.
Btw: Great and detailed post.
Steve Monsen says:
I agree with Jeremy Keith, but I would go a step further. Instead of simply tossing out <section>, replace it with <articles> (plural)
<articles>
<h2> Title One </h2>
<p> Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet. </p>
<h2> Title Two </h2>
</articles>
Also, since the semantics of <section> are so nuanced and vague I would want to know just how exactly is this element going to be used in, say, screen readers, browser rendering engines, etc. Because the spec just leaves to much to the imagination. Especially since <div> is plenty abstract enough to fill in any semantic gaps.
Or maybe it’s much ado about nothing. Maybe it’s just there for academics to use in their thesis and cumbersome scientific documents and the mistake we’re making is to assume that since it’s available and new that we need to find some way to shoehorn it into our development process.
I vote we simply let sleeping dogs lie and refrain from using it for now.
I still do not really know much about section element.
Thanks a lot, your post made it much clearer to me.
Especially the DOs and DONTs list is worth a share.
mr T says:
Have a look at http://www.apple.com they, acoordingly to this tutorial, “abuse” the use of ;)
Hi. This article is from 2011 and has only two reply comments from 2013. So, I hope my reply still gets read.
I hadn’t considered the correct or incorrect use of the “section” element until I read this article. There’s a lot of good points here, but perhaps the concept is being over-complicated. Please excuse incorrect nesting and lack of using hgroup. Further notes are below the code. I’ve found myself using section like this:
<h1>The Main Section of This Page:Sweet Sports Articles</h1>
<sub>SUBTEXT:Contained by the main element</sub>
<h2>Baseball Articles</h2>
article 1 heading, title, meta-stuff, micro-data stuff...
...article paragraphs, pictures, etc etc.
second article heading, title, meta-stuff, micro-data stuff...
</section><!-- -- END of Baseball Articles Section-- -->
<h2>Football Articles</h2>
football article 1 heading, title, meta-stuff, micro-data stuff...
second article about football heading, title, meta-stuff, micro-data stuff...
</section><!-- -- END of Football Articles Section-- -->
So, you now have a “non-div” container for your article content about baseball, and one for football.
This says:Here are articles about sports. There is a section of articles about baseball, and there is a section of articles about football.
Each section, as well as each article, can be given names or IDs for styling and scripting, or for any reason to refer to one or all of them. Although, you could just style them using their element tag name, or script using the dom ( The second football article would be pageArticle[3] according to below… )
var pageArticle=document.GetElementsByTagName(‘article’);
So, this is why section exists. It’s not to just contain articles, as I’ve done, but to contain sections of stuff.
It is up to the developer as to how best to use or not use the section element.
You wouldn’t want to say “here is a paragraph with a section of sentences, and these sentences are sections of words, and words sections of letters,” but section of photos, section of articles, section of lists(multiple ULs or advanced menu/table information), section of user controls or multiple forms, section of blog-posts(articles), or section of pages and main content within a site.
I think section is a powerful tool, rather than subtle semantic markup. Section is a user or developer defined group of related content, code, or even functionality, for better organized html documents and web presentation than the ‘div’ element offered prior to HTML5.
I guess I muffed the html…I used pre..then code…and then still character equivs. The editor display showed correct so I thought it would post that way..sorry folks
I fixed it for you. I think you accidentally left out the semi colon on your entities. (i.e. you wrote “<” instead of “<”… or maybe you used & when you were only supposed to use &…?
Nemes Sorin says:
Hmm, those issues you arise here are serious
What we expect from HTML5 is a sum of tags which must have clear meanings (not generic ..as DIV is) – to be uses by webdesigners as they need >> not to oblige them to read detailed instructions about how to use and how not …
With HTML4 most of thigs were quite clear – the big thing missed was a kind of “semantic separator of contained content” – the only important problem of a DIV is that he can not semantically separate the content in front of search engines.
For search engines a DIV is very transparent – they will index a bunch of div’s as a whole – now we have a lot of semantic tags / separators but as I see here – things start to get complicated …Hmm we should ask W3C to publis new specs with clear statements and use cases.
Luigi Claudio says:
Section is not a generic container element in a sense that the HTML5 outliner will look for an heading within the section element and will outline therefore a section by using that heading that otherwise will be seen as an “Untitled section” which makes it not generic compared to the div tag element that you will use for sectioning any portion of the web page mostly for styling and presentational reasons than semantic ones.
With the section element the meaning of the h1 which use in the past was recommended only once in your web content and mostly to tell the search engine the title of thate content, now you are recommended in the use of the h1 element following the opening section tag for the sake of semantic.
Mike Michaelson says:
I have to say I disagree with Jeremy Keith’s quote in your conclusion. I see benefit of both the <section> and <article> tags. Of course the page I’m looking to implement the <section> tag on, I just realized is not properly “sectioned” to begin with (I have a <h3> following a <h2> that isn’t a sub-heading of the <h2> – oops I’ll have to see if that <h3> shouldn’t maybe be a <h2>). Some places replacing <div id="header"> with <header> or <div class="pic"> with <figure> make sense both semantically and are used to apply style. Other places <div id="xxx"> still makes sense as there isn’t a semantic replacement. I currently have no intention of using <article> as I don’t see my content being semantically appropriate for that use, but I do see the semantic use of <section> on said website being appropriate. Once I have <section> tags on pages it’s going to be hard not to use them as hooks for CSS or JS in some cases. For example if I want to style every <a href="xxxx"> tag within a specific <section> differently than the rest of the <a href="xxxx"> tags on the page. Especially since some of those are inside an <ol> and some are outside the <ol>. Why add a non-semantic <div> tag just to add a hook if you have a semantic <section> tag available for a hook? Of course if you are adding the <section> tag JUST to add a hook, you’re probably not using the <section> tag semantically correctly either…
Dhaval Thanki says:
Section = A distinct group within a larger body of people or things. A relatively distinct part of a book, newspaper, statute, or other document.
Article = A separate clause or paragraph of a legal document or agreement, typically one outlining a single rule or regulation. A particular item or object.
Above two helped me to understand when to use Section and Article.
HTML DOC = html + body + header + aside + footer + section + article + div + span + h1 + a + ul + li + etc…..
Web Page = HTML Doc
Blog is set of Web Pages
News Website is set of Web Pages
Hotel Website is set of Web Pages
Online Shopping site is set of Web Page
Which means for search engines: blog = news website = hotel website = online shopping site = web page.
Which means everything is HTML Doc (Web Page).
Now web page will have set of meaning full text which will be understood by human. Search engine wants to understand this text like humans. So lets this from human point of view.
A set of text must be telling about something on a web page.
A set of text = One or more para graph.
A set of text = One or more news
A set of text = One or more blog post.
A set of text must have relative header. For example an essay on element.
<h1>Elephant</h1>
Elephants are large mammals of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea. Two species are traditionally recognized, the African elephant and the Asian elephant.
Elephants are herbivorous and can be found in different habitats including savannahs, forests, deserts and marshes. They prefer to stay near water. They are considered to be keystone species due to their impact on their environments.
Above can be replaced with following.
A set of text that is non relative to each other. For example a news then it can be structured like following.
<h2>Sports</h2> Pakistan’s flamboyant allrounder Shahid Afridi says that Virat Kohli was “too emotional” as a leader and it will take him some time to fill in the captaincy void left by Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s retirement from Test cricket.
<h2>Technology</h2>
NEW DELHI: Microblogging website Twitter has started the gradual rollout of its ‘While You Were Away’ feature, which it had announced in early November.
Conclusion: Set of paragraphs talking explain about one object/subject should be wrapped in one section. A web page can have one or more section. Set of non relative paragraph should be divided into different articles wrapped by a section.
chetan thakur says:
its very usefull for me i am searching last few days and finally i find this thanks for sharing your knowledge.
noor says:
Set of non relative paragraph should be divided into different articles wrapped by a section.
Linux User says:
Myth Busted – HTML5 structural elements are worthless and don’t benefit SEO whatsoever. Using article, section or aside tags ‘Will NOT Improve Site Rankings’ despite the Schema Markup Hype. The “Structural Elements Rules Will Drive You Nuts If You Let’ – this is why I use a div and span tags instead for less code bloat…. just don’t go overboard with them!
Read more about how structural elements are pointless hype at http://backlinko.com/search-engine-ranking
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The recipients of the Agora / Market Awards, The Thessaloniki Film Festival’s industry-oriented division, were announced today in Greece. The awards are organized in four different categories, each handled by their own respective commissions.
The 8th Balkan Script Development Fund awarded three grants of €7,000 each to the film projects “September” (director, “Penny Panayotopoulou”), “The Last Sleepless” (directors, Ilke Yesilay and Gulsen Akbas) and an ex ae quo to “The Barbarians” (director, Ivan Ikic) and “The House” (Zoran Sudar). Sudar’s project was also awarded a scholarship from the Mediterranean Film Institute’s Script 2 Film Workshop.
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Saudi Arabia Switches Oil Minister Ahead of June OPEC Meeting
Dubai (Platts) - Saudi Aramco Chairman Khalid al-Falih has been appointed as Saudi Arabia's oil minister, succeeding Ali al-Naimi, who was dismissed on May 7, 2016.
The sudden change reported tersely by the official Saudi Press Agency as a royal decree, comes less than a month ahead of OPEC's meeting on June 2.
This might be expected to have consequences for both the oil exporters' group and international markets, but early signs are that those may not be what most international oil producers would have wished.
Among Falih's first duties in his new post as Saudi oil minister, as well as his major role on the international stage, will be to fill Naimi's shoes as the de-facto head of OPEC -- an organization which his predecessor largely shaped into one that agreed fairly amicably to be led by him.
Indeed, in his 21 years as oil minister, Naimi built a formidable reputation by virtue of his performance at OPEC, where he consistently delivered on policies presented as ministerial consensus. Notably, he persuaded the group to agree to production ceilings that twice helped revive flagging international crude prices, in the late 1990s and in 2009-2010.
However, the policy he led the group to accept in late 2014, which gave free rein to market forces, was more divisive than most. Outspoken dissent from Iran, Venezuela, Algeria and others led some observers to question whether OPEC still had market relevance.
But by the start of 2016, Naimi's ability to mend rifts in OPEC's ranks was limited, as his power to shape or modify Saudi oil policy had been eroded by the rise to power in the kingdom of Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his adviser on all things oil-related -- Khalid al-Falih.
SAUDI OIL POLICY
Now firmly in control of Saudi Arabia's oil sector, the pair, as recent events have shown, are firmly committed to staying the course on defending market share, even if the former minister might have been ready to make concessions to maintain OPEC cohesion.
"If prices continue to be low, we will be able to withstand it for a long, long time. Obviously we don't hope for that, but we're prepared for it," Falih had said at a World Economic Forum energy panel in Davos early 2016.
This means that if any OPEC members hope for change next month when Falih attends his first OPEC ministerial meeting, they are sure to be disappointed.
The new oil minister's recent statements signal that Saudi Arabia will continue with current policy -- increasingly unpopular with other OPEC members and producers outside the group -- of defending its share of the global oil market by keeping output high regardless of prices.
Nor is the kingdom likely to join other producers in a pact to freeze output unless Iran comes on board.
Falih had said, again at Davos, that Saudi Arabia should not be expected to "withdraw production to make way for others," a remark that may have been aimed obliquely at fellow OPEC member Iran, as well as referring to Saudi determination to defend market share against climbing non-OPEC supply.
Falih has also on various occasions voiced his disaffection with Saudi Arabia's previous practice of providing a free "insurance policy" for high-cost producers by acting as swing producer. Although the kingdom, in Falih's words, "played the role of the reserve bank when there were short term events," he maintains it never advocated taking the role of balancing the market against emerging structural imbalance, such as the unforeseen US shale oil boom.
LEAVING UNDER A CLOUD
Despite his near-legendary skill at bending OPEC politics to the kingdom's advantage, Naimi's departure from the Saudi oil ministry, sooner rather than later after King Salman's accession to the throne, was widely anticipated.
The octogenarian Naimi had requested retirement in 2011, agreeing to stay on as minister only to help minimize instability to the kingdom as Arab Spring protests stirred regional upheaval.
Most Saudi oil ministers have been associated with a particular king -- in Naimi's case, the late Abdullah -- and do not last long after a regime change, Qamar Energy CEO Robin Mills said.
Only the unceremonious manner of Naimi's dismissal should have raised eyebrows. It came soon after the failure of the April 17 international producers' meeting in Doha, at which Naimi was forced to admit he lacked authority to sign a proposed deal with Russia and others to freeze output.
MOHAMMED PUTS HIS STAMP ON THE OIL SECTOR
The Doha debacle may have provided a convenient trigger for change that had been planned for some time.
The seeds were sown more than a year ago, when King Salman created a Supreme Council for Saudi Aramco chaired by his favored son, the 30-something Mohammed, effectively removing the company from ministry oversight.
Then Aramco CEO Falih, now in his mid-fifties, was promoted to chairman while becoming health minister and a member of the Supreme Council.
Widespread expectations that he would not be health minister for long, but was being groomed as a future oil minister, were corroborated by signs over the past year that Falih and Mohammed were growing close.
Both men publicly championed as Saudi policy the "defense of market share" strategy that Naimi had presented as new policy for OPEC.
All the while, Falih moved increasingly into the public eye, making more frequent public appearances at home and abroad than he had as Aramco CEO.
When Naimi stepped out of line in the lead-up to the April Doha meeting, signaling he was ready to sign a production-freeze agreement with Russia that did not also include Iran, Mohammed overruled him.
Analysts note that Mohammed, in his role as Saudi defense minister, could not countenance a deal that would hand a clear advantage to the kingdom's arch-rival Iran, especially when Saudi Arabia was militarily engaged in proxy wars against that country.
For trying to play an independent technocratic hand while disregarding Saudi political imperatives, the wavering former petroleum minister was replaced by a younger man who was unquestionably loyal to Mohammed.
SUPER-MINISTER FALIH
Despite last year's severing of the previous close relation between the ministry and Aramco, Falih's profile as oil minister has been bolstered by the merger into a single "super ministry" of the kingdom's former Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and Ministry of Electricity.
That means the new minister will be in charge of forging an integrated energy policy for Saudi Arabia while exploiting the many synergies between the oil and minerals sector.
Falih will also be tasked with overseeing a partial spin-off of Aramco assets or the sale of a minority stake in the company to public investors.
All are part and parcel of the economic Vision 2030 that Mohammed, as chair of Saudi Arabia's economic development council, unveiled to great fanfare late last month.
"Core Saudi strategy should not change; no playing swing producer," said an oil analyst who spoke on condition of anonymity.
"Tactically, Mohammed bin Salman has been calling the shots for a while now, with Khalid al-Falih advising him, so this just formalizes reality," the analyst added. "Clarity now on no freeze."
Source: The Gulf Intelligence
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Move to install solar farms on all industrial rooftops in Australia
A joint venture between Australia’s largest commercial and industrial real estate owner and a renewable energy company is hoped to spur a network of rooftop solar farms and grid-scale batteries, which will offset power usage by manufacturers.
Former Ford and General Motors Holden sites in NSW, Victoria and South Australia will be the first sites to be developed by CEP Energy, with the goal of installing rooftop solar being deployed at thousands of sites around the country.
Chairman of property giant Pelligra Group, Ross Pelligra, is spearheading the initiative. His organisation, which owns 10 million square metres of rooftop space, will sell discounted energy directly to its tenants – some of those being manufacturers – and to sell excess power to the grid.
The scheme is also intended to keep industrial tenants onshore, as some have left the country recently due to concerns about the cost and reliability of energy in Australia.
Mr Pelligra said the deal made commercial sense for the group, and as manufacturing was becoming increasingly automated, cheap reliable power was becoming more important than large cheap workforces.
“One of the things the family has always believed in is that we need a safe, clean environment to continue as a company and as a community,” he told the Sydney Morning Herald.
“Apart from doing the right thing for the planet, we are actually helping our tenants. They will not just get cheaper power but they will get reassurance of reliability on those days there is a shortage in the grid.”
If industrial sites can provide that power he believes Australia can attract more manufacturers to open or re-open plants.
Former NSW Premier Morris Iemma, who is now the CEP Energy chairman, said large scale industrial buildings where perfect for solar energy projects as they provide large amounts of space close to cities and industrial centres and don’t need expensive grid connections to be built.
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In the News: Look Who Is Buzzing About Jack’s Hard Cider
Here at Jack’s Hard Cider, we’re thankful that the community feels as positively as we do about our handcrafted, never-from-concentrate ciders. Growing our apples in Adams County, Pennsylvania, and then pressing and fermenting our hard apple cider on-site is truly a labor of love.
We’re always pleased when bloggers and the press take notice of our ciders and spread the word to their readers. Take a look at who’s been talking about us lately:
FlipSidePA took a closer look at canning craft beverages:
Jack’s Hard Cider, in Biglerville, is a green operation, said Shane Doughty, director of sales. Cans have less of an impact on their carbon footprint. Plus, the company handles its own shipping, and more cases of cans fit in its box truck than bottles. Using bottles might mean having to make more trips to Philadelphia or Washington D.C. for deliveries, Doughty said.
The cider was bottled early on, he said, and customers noticed a difference between the keg and the bottles. “I think that’s a little different than with beer,” he said, noting that the glass brought out a lot more acids. “Now we have a lot more consistency between our cans and our kegs.”
FlipSidePA also shared news of the PA Cider Festival coming to our cidery in June:
Adams County produces many types of apples, which makes for a “tremendous variety” of ciders, according to Jonathan Patrono, president of Jack’s Hard Cider and Hauser Estate Winery. “There’s so much to making cider that leads to different types of cider,” he said. “I think consumers are just starting to figure out how many different kinds of cider are out there, especially in Pennsylvania.”
Hard Cider News fell in love with our seasonal Fireside Cider:
This seasonal cider has a 5% ABV and is available from November–March. It’s packaged in an eco-friendly can which means it’s good to take this cider on-the-go this winter, whether you’re going skiing or building a snowman. The cider is spiced with vanilla, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon subtly with characteristics of Jonagold, Idared, and Rome apple varieties shining through.
Munchies gives us a shout-out in a profile about Brett Ottolenghi, a purveyor of artisanal foods:
One minute, Brett Ottolenghi is waxing poetic about the production methods of an obscure balsamic vinegar maker from New Mexico. A moment later, he’s passing through his kitchen to grab a three-pack of Jack’s Hard Cider. That it’s made with apples from his grandfather’s Pennsylvania orchard is a point of pride.
Philly Magazine’s Foobooz profiled the best local hard ciders:
Helen’s Blend from Jack’s Hard Cider reminded many of us of drinking cold white wine on a very hot afternoon.
Fly took a look at the growing success of craft hard cider:
Jack’s is made by Hauser Estate Winery in Adams County and was the first local cider brand to break into the market. Starting its seventh year of brewing Jack’s, company president Jonathan Patrono says there has been a steady increase in popularity since they came out with the product. “The boom is great, but it hasn’t changed too much of what we do,” Patrono says.
Learn more about Jack’s Hard Cider and explore our cider lineup here.
Jack’s Hard Cider — Produced from Pennsylvania Apples. Pressed On-Site. Never from Concentrate.
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By Holly Perkins Wednesday, November 3, 2010 3:27 p.m. CDT
Courtesy Timothy Coker
Millsaps music department mainstay Timothy Coker takes pride in the Mississippi-born and taught musicians he has encountered in his long career.
Every Sunday morning, the glorious sound of hymns fills the sanctuary of Northminster Baptist Church in Jackson. Behind every great choir, there's a great choir director, and at Northminster, it's Timothy "Tim" Coker.
Choir directing is more than a Sunday morning thing for him, though. He also serves as a music department professor and directs the Singers and Chamber Singers at Millsaps College.
Coker, 63, a Mississippi native, is a father of three and husband to Millsaps voice professor Cheryl Coker. A Murrah High School graduate, the director studied at Emory University's Candler School of Theology before realizing music was his calling.
"I just missed my music so much. I decided I had to get back into music," he says.
After realizing how much he missed music, Coker attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he received a bachelor's degree in piano, a master's in conducting and a doctorate in choral music.
Coker came to Millsaps in 1984 after teaching in the Tupelo Public School District for 12 years. He says he still has a love for teaching after more than 35 years teaching choral music, noting that working with students is the best part of his job.
Despite national and international tours with choirs and receiving national recognition for his choirs' performances, Coker claims his greatest accomplishment is looking back on what his students have done.
"Whether they go on to be professional musicians or not, students who continue to enjoy or perform music—when you see them continuing to do it, and it's an important part of their life—then you know that the effort you made in teaching them was very much worth the effort, and the patience and the time," he says.
Coker says directing at Millsaps and the church isn't entirely different from one another. He is constantly in teaching mode at Northminster, and he believes that even for the few students from Millsaps that sing in his church choir, the only difference is probably a slightly more laid-back environment than that of academia. He has equal demands for both groups.
The conductor's process for selecting songs for the choirs is similar, too. Coker likes to tie the songs to a theme. As a prime example, he cites the Millsaps Singers' upcoming spring concert. Because of a former student who requested the choir do something to commemorate Millsaps Singers founder, Pop King, the theme was an easy one to choose.
"We decided (the former student) would commission a piece of music to be written and that we would perform it. I was able to get that all in place and voila! Now we have a concert that's built around the memory of Pop King," he says.
The Singers' last concert had a faith-merging theme to honor the inauguration of Millsaps' new president, Robert Pearigen.
"We have a new president at the college who had just gotten inaugurated right before our first concert, so I selected music that tied in his background, coming from an Anglican Church school, to Millsaps, which is a Methodist Church school. I created a concert around that," he says.
"I also have created concerts around other kinds of themes: maybe an Americana theme; maybe a freedom theme; maybe around world music. I typically come up with things like that."
At Northminster, the professor follows the lectionary, a centuries-old cycle of scripture readings assigned to each Sunday of the year that church leaders all over the world use. Coker bases his musical selections on the theme of the lectionary readings for the day.
"There's a very holistic approach to the music, the sermon, the readings, the prayers. ... I don't just do music that I want to do, I do music that seems (suitable)," he says.
Coker, a permanent fixture in the college's music department, is proud to herald his colleagues, too. Many of them navigate two worlds, church and academia, like he does. He cites John Paul, organist and choirmaster of St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral; Bill Wymond, minister of music at First Presbyterian Church; and Michael Hrivnak, minister of music at Galloway United Methodist Church. These people, he says, are a few of his favorites in local church music. Jimmy Slaughter, who recently retired from Mississippi College, is one of Coker's preferred composers.
"We're really lucky to have him," he says of Slaughter.
But Coker's pride reaches beyond the iron gates of Millsaps into the city's popular music scene. "We have composers; we have conductors; we have singers; and then you've got a lot of great blues and jazz musicians," he says. "We're lucky to have as many fine musicians as we have."
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SIG Combibloc presents the bottle made of cardboard
With combidome, SIG Combibloc now presents the bottle made of cardboard. An innovation in packaging, combidome combines the best features of a carton pack with the best features of a bottle. combidome looks like a bottle, and thanks to its shape, stability and smooth pouring action, it is also just as easy to handle. And in addition, combidome offers all the proven and unrivalled benefits of a carton pack in terms of product protection, environmental and economic considerations. The entire carton pack – from the base to the dome that gives it its distinctive bottle shape and its name – is manufactured from a paperboard composite.
Markus Boehm, Chief Market Officer (CMO) at SIG Combibloc: “With combidome, we have created a carton pack that offers a new dimension in differentiation and convenience, and brings with it all the proven environmental benefits of the beverage carton”.
The slim, sturdy combidome carton sits very comfortably in the hand. The carton pack consists of two sections: a carton body, which is composed from the base to the dome of paperboard composite, and the screw cap domeTwist. Inside the combidome filling machine, the two components are assembled into the finished carton pack, aseptically filled and securely sealed. The handy single-action domeTwist screw cap is positioned in the centre of the package’s top, and is easy to open. At 28 mm, the inner diameter of the closure is particularly large, ensuring smooth pouring and enabling consumers to drink conveniently straight from the carton pack. In an initial stage, combidome is designed as a packaging solution for non-carbonated soft drinks. The protective composite structure of the combidome carton is composed primarily of raw paperboard and polymers.
At around 75 per cent, paperboard is the main ingredient of this composite structure, and gives the carton stability. The inner polymer layers form a liquid barrier for the beverage; the outer layer keeps moisture out. Added to this is a thin aluminium layer, which protects the product from light, oxygen and external odours. This means nutrients and vitamins in the aseptically filled beverages are retained for a long time, with absolutely no preservatives – and as long as the carton pack is left unopened, there is no need for refrigeration either.
With their high content of unprocessed paperboard, manufactured from wood, a renewable raw material, carton packs have been proven to be among the most environmentallyfriendly packaging solutions available for long-life beverages. The same applies for combidome carton packs. This has been demonstrated in an independently verified, ISOcompliant life-cycle assessment conducted in 2012. For instance, considered over the entire life of the packaging, combidome carton packs generate 41 per cent less CO2, use 51 per cent fewer fossil resources, and consume 33 per cent less primary energy than disposable PET multilayer bottles; when compared to disposable PET monolayer bottles, these figures are 27 per cent for CO2, 42 per cent for fossil resources and 20 per cent for primary energy. Compared to disposable glass bottles, combidome generates 75 per cent less CO2, uses 66 per cent fewer fossil resources, and consumes 60 per cent less primary energy.
To manufacture combidome, SIG Combibloc uses only raw paperboard made of pulp from trees harvested in FSC®-certified forests (Forest Stewardship Council®) or other controlled sources which are checked against legality and also consider other key social and environmental aspects. This means SIG Combibloc is also able to offer combidome carton packs with the FSC label. The label makes it easier for environmentally-conscious consumers to make the right purchasing decision at the sales shelf. The label provides a verification that appropriate quantities of wood originating from FSC-certified, well-managed forests were used to manufacture the raw paperboard. Just like all other carton packs from SIG Combibloc, combidome and its closure are fully recyclable, and are compatible with all national recycling and waste management systems. combidome can be disposed of and recycled as a single unit.
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Beer gardens can still be a success if people need to social distance, Hastings said. He operates and owns three beer gardens in the area: Ein Prosit Slinger, Ein Prosit Brookfield and Germantown's Von Rothenburg. He was pleased with the turnout this summer.
"It will be worth the wait," he said.
He said he has artists working on the indoor decor of the Mexican restaurant, called Tekila. The restaurant will include murals, mannequins and statues to feature the Day of the Dead, said Hastings.
The Italian restaurant will be called Ti amo, which means "I love you" in Italian. The gelato shop will be called La Coppa. He said it will be a nice stop for people on the Bugline Trail.
Hastings, who previously owned Milwaukee Street Traders, owns Jerry's Old Town Inn in Germantown. He has owned more than 10 restaurants and taverns in the Milwaukee area.
Cathy Kozlowicz can be reached at 262-361-9132 or cathy.kozlowicz@jrn.com. Follow her on Twitter at @KozlowiczCathy.
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It's an issue to be aware of as cyberattacks on retirement funds rise.
“Hackers are finding it’s getting harder to hack bank accounts, so they’re saying where else is there more money? Where can we go? And they’ve started to discover 401(k) accounts, they’ve started to discover retirement funds,” said Ed Mierzwinski, senior director of the federal consumer program for the U.S. Public Interest Research Group.
At a 2019 forum for institutions involved in retirement planning, industry expert Larry Goldbrum, of Reliance Trust, told attendees that while overall cyberfraud and account fraud was down — cyberfraud amounted to $14.7 billion in 2018 — fraud in retirement accounts was rising, according to a report by the National Association of Plan Advisors.
Cybercriminals today are “looking for any possible route into people’s financial transactions, and they are increasingly focusing their efforts outside financial institutions’ firewalls,” said Steven Silberstein, chief executive officer of Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center, an industry consortium dedicated to reducing cyber-risk in the global financial system.
“In other words, directly at the public,” Silberstein said. “E-mail compromises, spear phishing and social profiling are some of the key tactics being used to target all types of assets, including retirement accounts.”
In spear phishing, cyberbandits send emails, purportedly from a known or trusted sender, in the hope of persuading potential victims to reveal confidential financial information.
The good news in Bennett’s case is that American Funds, the mutual fund company that holds her retirement savings, has agreed to restore the money she lost, even though at first Bennett said representatives gave her no assurance of reimbursement.
Still, what happened to Bennett serves as a cautionary tale that people with 401(k) accounts and other types of retirement savings accounts need to be on guard.
“The scenarios continue to evolve, so while our nearly 7,000 member financial institutions are constantly developing their cyberdefenses, it's also critical for consumers to practice good cyberhygiene and be on the lookout for suspicious activity,” said Silberstein, of the Financial Services Information Sharing and Analysis Center.
When crooks gain entry to consumer bank and retirement accounts, the point of entry more often than not is the victim’s email account, said Kevin Bong, director of cybersecurity for the accounting and consulting firm Sikich. Oftentimes, people’s account passwords, obtained in data breaches and then sold on the “dark web” to cybercriminals, are used to break into an email account and take it over without the victim knowing it.
“We’re definitely seeing that by getting just that one account — usually your email account — they use that to figure out, ‘Here’s my bank, here’s where my retirement accounts are,’” Bong said. “You’ve probably got a different password on your retirement account than you do on your email address, but what do you do if you forget that password? Well, you click ‘Forgot Password’ and they email a link to reset your password. So with access to your email address, they really have access to all those other things in a lot of cases.”
Bennett doesn’t know how a crook got into her American Funds account and started draining it. American Funds said its system wasn’t hacked, and that it sends out notices via postal mail when things like changes of address take place online.
Bennett is executive director of the Wisconsin Newspaper Association. Her retirement savings tool is what’s known a Simple Plan, a tax-deferred, employer-sponsored account with some similarities to 401(k) and 403(b) plans that is tailored for smaller employers.
Asked about Bennett’s case, American Fund issued a statement: “Our mission is to help people save for a secure retirement. When one of our customers is the victim of identity theft, we hold ourselves accountable to immediately conduct a thorough examination of what happened and take appropriate action. We use instances like this to strengthen our practices and conduct additional staff training if needed. We have communicated to the customer that her savings, including any accrued dividends or appreciation, will be reinstated. We will work with law enforcement to aid in their investigation.”
Mierzwinski, of the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, said people can’t assume whomever holds their retirement money will reimburse them after a hack, but he said the biggest companies typically do.
Charles Schwab, for example, states online it will “cover 100% of any losses in any of your Schwab accounts due to unauthorized activity.” Fidelity also says it will reimburse customers for any financial losses resulting from unauthorized activity on Fidelity accounts. American Funds states on its website: ”We review each report of unauthorized access thoroughly, file appropriate notices with law enforcement agencies, and, in the event of a financial loss, we assess the facts and circumstances for potential reimbursement to your account.”
Companies do need to investigate the hacks for fraud and make sure law enforcement is notified a crime has taken place, experts said.
Cybersecurity experts say if retirement savers have access to their accounts online, one of the best things they can do is make it very hard for hackers to take over their accounts. Here are some tips they recommend:
Make sure any computer or device used to access accounts is protected by a firewall and has current antivirus and antispyware software.
Be wary of responding to, opening attachments in or clicking on links in emails that ask for your financial information.
Open and read any letters or paper statements from your mutual fund or money manager to see if everything looks accurate, and notify them promptly if it appears unauthorized activity has taken place. Investment firms often also will send letters via postal service to let clients know if any changes have been made to details like a home address.
Sikich’s Bong said one important way of increasing security for an account is a strong password that isn’t used for any other types of online accounts. Long passwords with phrases such as “Dogcatfish22” are better and easier to remember than shorter ones, he said.
“It’s a lot longer so people can’t break it as easily,” Bong said.
Mierzwinski said retirement accounts could be particularly vulnerable because account holders might neglect looking at their statements. In some cases, they’ve been told over the years just to let the money grow and not check on it too frequently. That advice isn’t prudent anymore in an age of cybercrime.
“You know it’s just a statement, but open it,” he said.
Bennett said she wants people to know they need to check regularly on their retirement savings.
“If it can happen to me, it can happen with everybody,” she said.
Follow Paul Gores on Twitter @pgores.
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Gov. Herbert issues updated health order as Utah sees 2,244 new COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths Monday
By Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Updated - Nov. 23, 2020 at 2:40 p.m. | Posted - Nov. 23, 2020 at 10:45 a.m.
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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 2,244 on Monday, with four more deaths reported, according to the Utah Department of Health.
The rolling seven-day average number of positive cases per day is now at 3,349, according to the health department. The positive test rate per day for that time period is now 23.6%.
Also Monday, Utah Gov. Gary Herbert announced an updated COVID-19 health order that will take effect Tuesday.
Despite Utah reporting over 2,000 cases again Monday and hospitals being nearly full, Herbert continued to be optimistic about Utah's future, pointing out that state health officials are hoping to begin inoculating Utahns against the novel coronavirus in the next month.
"For the first time in a long while, we're beginning to see daylight at the end of the tunnel," he said.
Health department state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn asked people to remain vigilant and cautious so Utah's hospitals stave off being overwhelmed further.
"It is so essential that we take this opportunity … to not continually increase the burden on our hospital capacity," Dunn said.
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert, along with Utah Department of Health interim director Rich Saunders and state epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn, and University of Utah David Eccles School of Business Dean Taylor Randall, who is also the economic lead on the state's COVID-19 unified command team, spoke at a news conference Monday morning. Watch the replay of the event below.
Updated health order
The state's transmission index system for assessing COVID-19 risk levels for individual Utah counties will resume Tuesday when Herbert's new health order takes effect.
Piute, Rich and Daggett counties will be assessed at the low transmission level, according to the state health department's interim executive director, Rich Saunders. The other 26 counties in Utah will be rated at the high transmission level, he said.
The transmission index was suspended for the last two weeks when Herbert's previous "hard reset" emergency health order was in effect.
The order, which outlawed gathering with people outside one's own household, expires Monday. Herbert announced last week that he would outline recommendations, not mandates, for gathering on Thanksgiving. Therefore, the updated order does not include mandates for how people can gather in their own homes, despite health officials previously identifying casual social gatherings taking place at peoples' homes as a major source of COVID-19 spread.
The state is still strongly recommending that people gather only with those in their own households, practice social distancing, and wear masks, but there are no hard-and-fast, mandated rules for holiday gatherings.
On Monday, Herbert said he was "sensitive" to Utahns who thought the previous health order was governmental overreach. State leaders continue to try to find a balance between protecting public health and maintaining the strength of the state economy, he added.
He continued to emphasize individual responsibility for Utahns to make good choices about stopping the spread of COVID-19.
"We can all do better," Herbert said.
Gov. Gary Herbert speaks during a COVID-19 briefing at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. (Photo: Steve Griffin, KSL)
In a statement Monday, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall blasted Herbert's decision to loosen restrictions on household gatherings.
"With new case counts breaking records weekly, daily deaths increasing, and no downward trend in sight, the Governor's loosening of the public health order today is the opposite of what state leadership should be doing right now," she said. "This announcement by the state to relax restrictions exactly where we know the most spread of COVID is happening, is counter to good logic and the data we have."
As part of Monday's updated order, public establishments that host events — such as theaters, sporting venues and other entertainment venues — must require mask wearing and provide for 6 feet of social distancing between household groups, Saunders said.
Health officials still believe that in-person learning at schools is the best option for Utah students, so they are taking precautions to ensure that can continue, Saunders said.
Starting Nov. 30, all participants in school extracurricular activities — including students, coaches and staff — will be tested for COVID-19 every other week, Saunders said. If a participant tests positive, they must sit out all events related to those activities, including sports team practices, until they are finished quarantining, he added.
For club sports, recreational leagues, dance studios and other similar events, event administrators must check symptoms of participants before every event related to the activity, including practices, Saunders said. The health department is also asking that participants be asked if they have been exposed to a COVID-19 case within the last two weeks.
For businesses, the quarantine period has been reduced so that employees who have been exposed to COVID-19 can return to work earlier. If employees have tested negative and have not displayed any COVID-19 symptoms after seven days, they can return to work.
"They're aimed to protect lives and livelihoods," Saunders said of the health order updates.
New COVID-19 cases
The state now estimates there are 61,519 active COVID-19 cases in Utah. The new numbers indicate a 1.3% increase in positive cases since Sunday. Of the 1,352,407 people tested for COVID-19 in Utah so far, 13.3% have tested positive for the disease. The health department reported an increase of 7,462 tests conducted as of Monday.
At 3,349 Monday, the state's rolling seven-day average for new cases remains high across the state, Dunn said. However, the seven-day positive test rate average, while still high, has stabilized somewhat as the state has increased testing, she added. That average is at 23.6% Monday, a decrease from 24.6% early last week, state data shows.
In another effort to boost testing numbers, Dunn announced Monday that Utahns will now be able to schedule a COVID-19 test even if they don't have any symptoms or haven't been exposed to the disease recently. Anyone who wants to be tested will now be able to schedule a test appointment through Test Utah.
Dr. Angela Dunn, Utah's state epidemiologist, smiles as she explains that this year, because of the pandemic, she is ordering her Thanksgiving dinner from a restaurant and will celebrate with her husband and two children at their home during a COVID-19 briefing at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. (Photo: Steve Griffin, KSL)
There are currently 545 COVID-19 patients hospitalized in Utah, including 199 in intensive care units, according to state data. About 88% of Utah's ICU beds are filled, including about 92% of ICU beds in the state's referral hospitals, which are the 16 healthcare facilities in Utah with the capability to provide the best COVID-19 care, state data shows.
About 54% of non-ICU hospital beds are filled in Utah, according to the health department.
The four deaths reported Monday were:
A Salt Lake County man who was over the age of 85 and was hospitalized when he died
A Salt Lake County woman who was between the ages of 45 and 64 and was not hospitalized when she died
A Washington County man who was between the ages of 65 and 84 and was a resident of a long-term care facility
A Washington County man who was between the ages of 65 and 84 and was hospitalized when he died
Monday's totals give Utah 179,420 total confirmed cases, with 7,602 total hospitalizations and 797 total deaths from the disease. A total of 117,104 Utah COVID-19 cases are now estimated to be recovered, according to the health department.
Masks stop spread, boost economy, study finds
In addition to stopping the spread of COVID-19, statewide mask-wearing mandates also help boost the economy of states who have them, a new study from the University of Utah has found.
"Mask wearing creates a triple play," said U. David Eccles School of Business Dean Taylor Randall, who is also the economic lead on the state's COVID-19 unified command team.
Wearing masks increases consumer mobility, allowing potential customers to visit more businesses, and in turn, increases consumer spending, Randall said.
"Now that's a pretty big deal," he said.
While Utah has maintained a better unemployment rate through the pandemic and hasn't suffered more severe adverse economic effects of COVID-19 like some other states, Utah's economic health should still be considered relatively fragile, Randall said. Almost all of the federal aid money delivered to Utah through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, has already been spent, he added.
Taylor Randall, economic lead on Utah's Unified Command COVID-19 Response Team and dean of the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah, speaks during a COVID-19 briefing at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. (Photo: Steve Griffin, KSL)
Herbert insisted Monday that Utah is much better off than other states, in terms of both public health and economic strength. But hospitals are filling up, and healthcare facilities likely haven't begun to feel the full brunt of hospitalizations from recent days when Utah has reported 3,000 or 4,000 new cases.
With a COVID-19 case rate of 105.6 per 100,000 people over the last seven days, Utah currently falls in the U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control's worst category for the disease. Utah currently has the 10th-highest case rate in the nation during that time period, according to CDC data.
Herbert said he believes Utahns will choose to do the right thing and follow the state's recommendations, even though he acknowledged that some people still aren't wearing masks despite his repeated, consistent pleas with them to do so.
"We have a plan in place; we believe it will work," the governor said.
Test results now include data from PCR tests and antigen tests. Positive COVID-19 test results are reported to the health department immediately after they are confirmed, but negative test results may not be reported for 24 to 72 hours.
The total number of cases reported by the Utah Department of Health each day includes all cases of COVID-19 since Utah's outbreak began, including those who are currently infected, those who have recovered from the disease, and those who have died.
Recovered cases are defined as anyone who was diagnosed with COVID-19 three or more weeks ago and has not died.
Deaths reported by the state typically occurred two to seven days prior to when they are reported, according to the health department. Some deaths may be from even further back, especially if the person is from Utah but has died in another state.
The health department reports both confirmed and probable COVID-19 case deaths per the case definition outlined by the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists. The death counts are subject to change as case investigations are completed.
For deaths that are reported as COVID-19 deaths, the person would not have died if they did not have COVID-19, according to the health department.
Data included in this story primarily reflects the state of Utah as a whole. For more localized data, visit your local health district's website.
Information is from the Utah Department of Health and coronavirus.utah.gov/case-counts. For more information on how the Utah Department of Health compiles and reports COVID-19 data, visit coronavirus.utah.gov/case-counts and scroll down to the "Data Notes" section at the bottom of the page.
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In Dorian’s wake, Bahamas appeals for climate action at UN
by: JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press
A man stands on the rubble of his home in the Haitian Quarter, after the passage of the Hurricane Dorian in Abaco, Bahamas, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019. Dorian hit the northern Bahamas on Sept. 1, with sustained winds of 185 mph (295 kph), unleashing flooding that reached up to 25 feet (8 meters) in some areas. (AP Photo/Ramon Espinosa)
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — As the Bahamas strives to recover from Hurricane Dorian, Prime Minister Hubert Minnis appealed to world leaders Friday to tackle climate change — and encouraged travelers to visit to help the country rebuild.
Telling the U.N. General Assembly the storm was “a generational tragedy” for his country, Minnis added to a growing chorus of pleas from island nations for help defending against rising seas, intensifying storms and other perils of a warming planet.
Two years ago, Dominica’s prime minister made that case to the assembly days after Hurricane Maria devastated his country. On Friday, Minnis was the voice from a hurricane-ravaged nation speaking for islands worldwide “on the front lines of being swallowed into an abyss.”
“When one storm can obliterate an island-state or a number of states in one hurricane season, how will we survive?” he asked, calling on the international community “to treat the global climate emergency as the greatest challenge facing humanity.”
One of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded, Dorian bulldozed parts of the Bahamas with sustained winds of 185 mph (295 kph) and flooding that reached about 23 feet (7 meters) high in some areas.
It was an illustration of how warming ocean waters can be “mobilized into instruments of death and destruction,” Minnis said.
The death toll currently stands at 56, with 600 people still missing, he said. Homes, schools and hospitals were devastated. Some people clung to tree branches or perched atop furniture for days in the floodwaters.
Scientists say, in general, global warming is responsible for more intense and wetter storms, but they can’t directly link any single weather event to climate change without extensive study. Studies show that in the Atlantic, there likely will be fewer storms overall, with less frequent smaller storms but an increase in Category 4 and 5 storms.
While Dorian was “a physical apocalypse” for parts of the Bahamas, many parts of the island chain weren’t affected, Minnis noted, inviting travelers to visit them.
Tourism is the Bahamas’ main industry, and revenue from visitors will “play a vital in role in reconstructing and rebuilding the affected areas,” he said.
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I am a musician first and a radio host second and, if you’re doing a music show, isn’t that how it should be? On the Nine O’clock Blues I play a wide variety of artists from legendary giants, known by virtually everyone, to some obscure footnotes of musical history, sadly forgotten except by me and a few other nutcase diehards.
I started piano at age 6, trumpet at 9, bass guitar at 12 and guitar at 15. A child of the British Invasion, I was first inspired to play professionally by The Yardbirds. Soon after, I discovered The Paul Butterfield Blues Band and have leaned towards Blues ever since.
My pro career started at age 14 and at 15. After that I played with different bands in a variety of genres, happiest when doing a style that involved a fair amount of improvisation.
In the mid-1980s I started doing music on KUNC. Since the early 1990s I’ve produced and hosted The Nine O’clock Blues.
The Nine O’clock Blues has been recognized as Music Show of the Year by the Colorado Blues Association.
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Eigelaart appointed resort general manager at the Belfry | News
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, an award-winning luxury hotel and resort in Royal Sutton Coldfield, has announced the promotion of Chris Eigelaart to the role of resort general manager.
Eigelaart, who joined the Belfry in 2018 as general manager, has over 20 years of experience in the hospitality sector having worked in hotels and resorts across the UK.
He has previously held roles at DoubleTree by Hilton, Locke Hotels, Sofitel, the Midland Hotel and QHotels.
Having grown up in the hospitality industry in South Africa, his vast experience within the sector is a huge asset to the Belfry.
Eigelaar said: “It is an honour to take on the role of resort general manager and continue to deliver and build on what we have created at the Belfry and ensure we retain our position as a major player in the hospitality industry, while still offering our guests the same warm and welcoming award-winning Belfry experience that we are renowned for.
“I am looking forward to exploring new opportunities with the Belfry team,”
The hospitality and events sectors have been especially badly hit during the pandemic however, the resort still has a number of successes to celebrate.
The Belfry Hotel & Resort was recently announced as the venue for the much-anticipated Betfred British Masters 2021, and was recently awarded for its high-quality facilities and exceptionally high standard of service, as it retained its position as the World’s Best Golf Hotel, England’s Best Golf Hotel and England’s Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards.
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A Fresh Look at an Iconic Landscape: The Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden at UCLA
UCLA's Franklin D. Murphy Sculpture Garden will be a focus of The Cultural Landscape Foundation's What's Out There Weekend (November 8-9), featuring the long and fruitful career of Los Angeles landscape architect, Ralph Dalton Cornell.
Ralph Cornell was the campus landscape architect at UCLA and was responsible for the look and feel of the campus as it expanded beyond the Royce Quadrangle. Cornell's signature plantings of Canary Island pines, Eucalyptus, and sycamores continue to give UCLA a beautiful and distinctive landscape character.
Cornell's best-loved work, the Sculpture Garden, lies at the heart of the north campus, where it took the place of a parking lot.
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The process of this transformation will be discussed on a tour co-led by Lisa Gimmy and Leslie Cozzi, Curatorial Associate of the Grunwald Center Collection at the Hammer Museum. Additionally, they will be bringing to light the little-known design contributions made by Cornell's partner, Howard Troller, and sculptor Malcolm Leland. Leland, best known for his architectural pottery and facades for the Los Angeles County Hall of Records and the American Cement Company Building, collaborated with the landscape architecture team and designed the bridge that forms the connection between Bunche Hall and Dickson Art Center.
More information and registration for this free event on Saturday, November 8th can be found on the TCLF website.
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COVID-19: North Korea INTENSIFIED Anti-Epidemic Measures - KCNA
As the country is yet to officially report any confirmed case of the coronavirus pandemic on its territory, North Korea as steadily step-up preventive measures in all the regions and units of the DPRK against the widespread malignant virus infection that comes to be a world disaster.
According to the State official news agency KCNA, the Non-Permanent Central Public Health Guidance Committee are reviewing some deviations in the state emergency anti-epidemic work through regular teleconference on the state emergency anti-epidemic activities and taking necessary measures in time.
"The emergency anti-epidemic headquarters at all levels are intensifying the control and guidance on quarantine, lock-down, inspection and sterilization to thoroughly check the inroads of COVID-19 while making exact demands for preventing any factors that may lead to other infectious diseases at the turn of the seasons."
"Officials of the Party and power organs, working people's organizations and in the field of public health and hygienic and anti-epidemic work across the country are intensifying the hygienic information service, medical observation, education and control to let the working people and residents keep a high sense of awareness and consistency in action with utmost care."
"The Ministry of Public Health has established the state emergency anti-epidemic information system and stockpiled materials necessary for emergency anti-epidemic work to the maximum while actively pushing ahead with the development of vaccine against the virus.
"As positive state efforts are being directed to agriculture, preventive measures are being taken for the people aiding farming.
"Officials across the country are taking strict measures to stop the inroads of any other new dangerous epidemics into the country in the emergency anti-epidemic period in cooperation with the hygienic and anti-epidemic organs."
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Samantha Markle says Meghan ‘ripped through royal family like a tornado’
Samantha Markle has shared her views on 'Megxit'. Picture: PA
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Meghan Markle's half sister Samantha has said the former actress had ripped through the royal family 'like a tornado' after her wedding to Prince Harry.
In a comment piece for The Sun, Samantha Markle shared in full her views on so-called 'Megxit,' following Harry and Meghan's decision to leave the royal family, losing their HRH status and access to public funds.
Samantha wrote: "There is no doubt that the decision of Prince Harry and Meghan to quit their duties so soon after their fairytale wedding has done great harm.
"It would have been better if discord had never been sown.
"Meghan knew the social requirements of joining the Royal Family. She should have asked herself if she was willing and able to behave in accordance with the expectations."
Her words come hours after Harry told of his "great sadness" after making the decision.
Samantha continued: “Meghan’s behaviour has so far not been diplomatic. A diplomat wouldn’t fall out with her own family.
"Her friends leaked negative comments about the “toxic” Royal Family. She also allowed damage to be done against our family via friends and PR advisers.
"She watched the media taunt and torture my dad, never springing to his defence like a true humanitarian would.
"Thomas was an incredible dad. He paid every penny of her education and cared greatly for her.
"He is now frail, with a heart condition. He doesn’t have a PR team to spin him a good story.
"The Queen, at 93, shouldn’t have had to face the stress of seeing her family torn apart.
"Meghan hasn’t stepped forward to minimise the damage."
Yesterday Meghan's father Thomas spoke out for the first time following Harry and Meghan's decision to step back from the royal family.
He described the couple as 'lost souls' in powerful words spoken to a Channel 5 documentary crew.
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Cavalier Chat > General cavalier chat & discussion > What color combinations produce what? Cavalier King Charles Spaniels come in four patterns or colors – including black and tan, tricolor, and ruby. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder, World Class Cavaliers offers nationwide shipping and financing on their top quality Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies for sale in Florida. All four colors carry the same sweet loving Cavalier disposition that is so admired in the breed. These dogs are recorded as living with the royalty as early as the 1500’s, but didn’t arrive in America until 1956. And this is from the President of the clubs own Kormar Kennels "Probably her most famous dog was Ch. He is UTD on shots, worming and microchipped. I`m a special boy looking for a special home. Other Colored Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The breed standard recognizes four colors: Blenheim, Tricolor (black/white/tan), Black and Tan… The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. 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Guy is cute little AKC registered, Black and Tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel male puppy. From shop … They are highly affectionate, patient, and playful, and they can get along well with both children and … Specializing in Black & Tan & Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, on the other hand, has a longer snout with a more rounded, smooth nose. North Carolina Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. West Palm Beach, Namples, Orlando, Tampa, Daytona, Gainsville, Ocala, Homestea The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the largest of the toy group with a solid compact body and a finely-textured long coat that comes in colors of tri-color, ruby, black and tan, or red and white. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is good with children and integrates well with other dogs. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cute Dog Pet Dogs Ruby Black And Tan, Blenheim Dog - GreyVariety Head Scarf Korn Scarves, face Towels, veils, Masks, Wristbands, Hair … Jan 29, 2020 - Explore Cathy Butler's board "Black and Tan - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel", followed by 544 people on Pinterest. Today we have a wonderful Cavalier family, pictured below. Find King Charles Spaniel dogs and puppies from Minnesota breeders. Want t0 know more gun facts about the Cavalier King Charles, click here! We breed occasionally, but only twice a year at the most. See more ideas about king charles spaniel, cavalier king charles spaniel, cavalier king charles. A well-groomed Cavalier is one of the most beautiful dogs you’ll see. Some of the people who have owned them are Nancy Regan, Frank Sinatra & Diane Sawyer. The breed standard recognizes four main colors for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: Blenheim (chestnut and white), Tricolor (black/white/tan), Black and Tan, and Ruby. Don Miguel of Kormar, a black and tan born in October 1958 and bred by Mrs K. Plowright. The breed also became a TV star when featured on “Sex and the City” as Charlotte Yorks dog. The black and tan cavalier is the most uncommon variety of cavalier king charles spaniel. ... Color Black. Their silky coats come in four colors Blenheim (chestnut and white), Tricolor (black, white, and tan), Ruby (solid red) and Black and Tan. Cavalier ideas in cavalier king charles spaniel. We are located in Miami, South Florida. Before breeding, all our dogs are all health tested. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel can adapt well to an apartment setting, but will be most content having access to a fenced yard for playtime after walks. Cavalier Coat- Color Inheritance. Blenheim, Tricolor, Black and Tan (Ruby), and Ruby. Update: one male and one female black and tan still available! Whole colors which are the Black and Tan and Ruby are not as common and can be harder to find. This image has a resolution 750x877, and has a size of 0 Bytes We have a gorgeous litter of ruby and black and tan perfect babies!! Gender Male. The most expensive color of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is blue, because it is so scarce. Custom black and tan cavalier king charles spaniel christmas Ceramic Ornaments PAWsoMania. Ruby Whole-colored rich red; Black-and-Tan Jet black with rich tan markings over the eyes, on cheeks, inside ears, on chest, legs, and underside of tail; Faults Because of his short muzzle and long hair, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel should not be walked or left outside in hot weather. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel has a sweet face with bright, round eyes, his silky and smooth coat combined the gentle gait give this breed a graceful quality. The dogs are an extremely popular toy breed due to their love of both relaxation and play. *Special Adoption Procedure* Hello, my name is Domino! Love it when you say black and black and white are not Cavaliers... Taken from the Eastern Counties Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Society in England. These beautiful dogs come in four different color coats: ... often referred to as a “kissing spot” Tricolor – Black markings on a white coat with tan markings over the eyes, on the cheeks, and on the underside of the tail. World Class Cavaliers is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder with AKC Cavalier King Charles puppies for sale in all 4 colors (Blenheim, Ruby, Tri-Color and Black and Tan). You’ll need to give the coat a good brush several times a week to get rid of tangle… Cavaliers are actually quite easy to look after in terms of grooming. The silky smooth coats and the vast variety of colors are shared by both breeds. These dogs come in four colors. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel wears his connection to British history in his breed’s name. Adopt DOMINO a Black - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn Cavalier King Charles Spaniel / - 6017008786. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the largest of the toy group with a solid compact body and a finely-textured long coat that comes in colors of tri-color, ruby, black … PDA. Generally we are wanting a Parti Color litter (Blenheim and Tri-Color) and a whole color litter (Black and Tan and Ruby) each year. Call us today to reserve a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy. This is a Black, Brown, Yellow Male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Adoption in Aliquippa PA posted on Oodle Classifieds. This breed is very affectionate, eager to please, and playful. Jet black markings well-broken up on a pearly white ground; with rich tan markings over the eyes, on cheeks, inside ears and on underside of tail. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder in Oklahoma. Finding the Right Look Pick a Cavalier with the right coloring. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel of today is the direct descendant of the small Toy Spaniels seen in so many of the pictures of the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Each dog is AKC and CKCSC USA registered and we only consider using … It’s also free to list your available puppies and litters on our site. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Small, 12-13\u009D at the shoulders, weighing anywhere from 10-18 pounds. Ready to go now!! The breed standard recognizes four colors: Blenheim (chestnut and white), Tricolor (black/white/tan), Black and Tan, and Ruby. CavalierTalk: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Board & Forum > Cavalier Chat > General cavalier chat & discussion > What color combinations produce what? Cavalier King Charles Spaniels come in four patterns or colors – including black and tan, tricolor, and ruby. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder, World Class Cavaliers offers nationwide shipping and financing on their top quality Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies for sale in Florida. All four colors carry the same sweet loving Cavalier disposition that is so admired in the breed. These dogs are recorded as living with the royalty as early as the 1500’s, but didn’t arrive in America until 1956. And this is from the President of the clubs own Kormar Kennels "Probably her most famous dog was Ch. He is UTD on shots, worming and microchipped. I`m a special boy looking for a special home. Other Colored Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. The breed standard recognizes four colors: Blenheim, Tricolor (black/white/tan), Black and Tan… The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. And while you might think their coat will need lots of attention and grooming, this isn’t really true. Cavalier king charles spaniel for sale Blenheim Cavalier Puppies Tri Color Cavalier Puppies Black and Tan Cavalier Puppies Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppies For Sale. This beautiful dog is all black with some chestnut or tan markings. History AKC Cavalier King Charles Spaniels For Sale. Cavalier dog. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the largest of the toy group with a solid compact body and a finely-textured long coat that comes in colors of tri-color, ruby, black and tan, or red and white… Based in Charlotte North Carolina, Pamela Lovett Cavaliers offers top quality Cavalier King Charles Spaniels of the Black & Tan, Ruby, Tri-Color and Blenheim varieties. We are located in Miami, South Florida. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel comes in four gorgeous colours !. We first joined the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA in 1981, and have always had at least one Cavalier since then. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is the largest of the toy group with a solid compact body and a finely-textured long coat that comes in colors of tri-color, ruby, black … Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have … They come in several colors, ranging from the Cavalier King Charles black and tan to the very popular tri-color and ruby. They should be fed ½ to 1 cup of quality kibble twice a day. The eyebrows are tan, giving a B&T so many expressions and making them so forgivable. There are four colors of Cavaliers. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are a small, fun-loving dog breed marked by their distinct smushed faces and unique coloration. Also, green, purple and black are scarce. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is England’s most popular breed. He has been vet checked and found to have a mild grade II heart murmur, but otherwise healthy. The Cavalier was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1997. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels also tend to be larger, standing upwards of 12 to 14 inches with a weight of up to 18 pounds.
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Indian Arts and Culture Buddhism
What Is Nirmanakaya in Buddhism?
One of the Three Buddha Bodies
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Origins and Developments
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Becoming A Buddhist
Tibetan and Vajrayana Buddhism
Barbara O'Brien
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B.J., Journalism, University of Missouri
Barbara O'Brien is a Zen Buddhist practitioner who studied at Zen Mountain Monastery. She is the author of "Rethinking Religion" and has covered religion for The Guardian, Tricycle.org, and other outlets.
In the Mahayana branch of Buddhism, the teaching of tikaya holds that a buddha is said to exist in three "bodies"—the dharmakaya, sambhogakaya, and nirmanakaya. The doctrine seems to date back to about 300 CE, when this theory about the nature of the Buddha was formalized.
What Is Nirmanakaya?
The nirmanakaya form is the earthly, physical body of a buddha—the flesh-and-blood being that has manifested in the world to teach the dharma and bring all beings to enlightenment. For example, the historical Buddha is said to have been a nirmanakaya buddha.
The nirmanakaya body is subject to sickness, old age and death like any other living being. It is often said, however, that nirmanakaya buddhas, or any enlightened individual, may take on the form of sambhogakaya buddhas upon their deaths.
By contrast, the dharmakaya body, the "truth body," can be thought of as the ineffable truth or spirit of Buddha-nature, something that is not manifested in physical form.
Sambhogakaya, the "body of enjoyment," can be thought of as a buddha with physical form but who is not earthly. Such a buddha may appear to practitioner in visions in a physical, visual form, and is regarded as real, although western sensibilities might view such buddhas as symbolic or mythical. The many, many images of buddhas found in Mahayanan art are Sambhogakay buddhas. Avalokiteśvara is one such buddha.
A Parallel With Christianity
There is an interesting parallel between this doctrine and the principle of the Christian Trinity, where God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost are somewhat similar to the Sambhogkaya, Nirmanakaya and Sambhogakaya principles of Buddhism. Such comparisons would, of course, be irrelevant to Buddhists, for whom the existence or non-existence of deities is of no concern. It does, however, speak to the possibility that religious symbols across apparently unrelated religions may share archetypal sources.
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Jacob Sullum: In Defense of Drug Use
Sullum argues for the repeal drug prohibition and discusses the misperceptions regarding drug use and addiction.
Jacob Sullum is a senior editor at Reason magazine and Reason.com and is a nationally syndicated columnist.
In this lecture from a Libertarian Party of California event in 2000, Sullum goes beyond utilitarian arguments for repealing drug prohibition, saying that the nature of the act itself — using chemicals to alter one’s mental state — does not justify prohibition.
Sullum notes that Americans use other chemical stimulants — alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, and a veritable panoply of other legal substances — to similar ends every day. He also points out that most Americans’ perception of drug addiction is misguided; according to many different sources (including the Drug Enforcement Administration itself) the overwhelming majority of recreational drug users are not addicts.
Sullum’s remarks in this video would later be expanded in his 2004 book, Saying Yes: In Defense of Drug Use (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/1585423181/).
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Long Island has an early history of roads and automobiles in America. Today, it can surely be said that Long Islanders are living up to this American legacy. There are 19 major highways on Long Island. The most travelled you can say are the major roads like the Long Island Expressway (LIE), Northern State Parkway, and Southern State Parkway. There’s so much ground to cover, totaling 1,377 square miles of land area. There's also the LIE running a significant width of Long Island and serving as a main artery. It’s no surprise that the LIE is a road heavily travelled on each day and known to be congested at all-times of the day that it has earned the recognition by locals as “The World’s Longest Parking Lot.” The following is a listing and brief description of the main roads and other highways.
Long Island's Major Highways & Expressways
View of Long Island Expressway looking East from Sagtikos Parkway Bridge.
Interstate 495/Long Island Expressway
I-495, commonly known as the Long Island Expressway or LIE, is Long Island's main freeway. It runs for 71 miles all the way from the Queens-Midtown Tunnel in Manhattan to County Route 56 in Riverhead, just before the forks split on LI's east end. Though it does not connect directly to its parent route, I-95, it is adjoined to the I-95 via I-295 in Queens.
The route was built in stages over the course of the mid-20th century with the first section, the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, opening to traffic in November of 1940. The last two miles between exit 71 and CR 58 were completed in June of 1972. HOV lanes were later added and now run from exit 31 to exit 64.
View of Northern State Parkway Eastbound West of Wantagh Parkway.
Long Island's Major Parkways
Bethpage Parkway
The Bethpage Parkway is just under two and a half miles long and connects the Southern State Parkway with Bethpage State Park. As it is a park of the State Parkway system, commercial traffic is not permitted. This road travels North and South through Nassau County.
Meadowbrook Parkway
The Meadowbrook Parkway is part of the State Parkway system, serving as an alternate route to Jones Beach. It travels North and South through Nassau County and no commercial traffic is permitted on this road.
Northern State Parkway
Also referred to as Northern Parkway or simply the Northern State, this limited-access state parkway connects Northern Suffolk County with Nassau and Queens. It stretches just under 29 miles long and runs from the border of Nassau and Queens to Hauppauge. In western Nassau the parkway contains three lanes of traffic in each direction, but it narrows to two near exit 33.
Construction on the Northern State occurred in stages from the 1930s through 1965, when its current end in Hauppauge was finished. The Northern State does not actually end in Queens, but instead changes names to the Grand Central Parkway. Commercial truck traffic is not permitted on the Northern State due to low overpasses.
View of Water Tower traffic circle at Jones Beach where Ocean Parkway encounters the Wantagh State Parkway.
The Ocean Parkway travels East and West along the south shore of both Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Sagtikos Parkway
The Sagtikos Parkway connects the Sunken Meadow and Southern State Parkways in Suffolk County, providing easy access to the Robert Moses Causeway.
Southern State Parkway
The Southern State Parkway travels East and West connecting New York City and East Islip in Suffolk County, and becomes the Heckscher State Parkway.
Wantagh State Parkway
Wantagh State Parkway travels through Nassau County and provides access to Jones Beach State Park.
Heading Westbound from Sunken Meadow Parkway on Route 25A in Fort Salonga.
Other Major Long Island Roadways
Route 25, Jericho Turnpike
Route 25, or Jericho Turnpike, is a major East and West travelling highway that spans the distance from east midtown Manhattan to Orient Point at the end of Long Island's northern tip.
Route 27, or Sunrise Highway, travels East and West on the South Shore of Long Island between New York City and Montauk Point in Suffolk County.
Route 27A
Route 27A, commonly known as Montauk Highway, connects Jamaica, Queens to Montauk Point, the eastern most point on the southern tip on Long Island.
View from Route 106 Newbridge Road Southbound from Hemptead Turnpike in East Meadow.
Route 106, also know as New Bridge Road, travels North and South through Nassau County connecting Bellmore and Cold Spring Harbor.
Route 107, commonly known as Hicksville Road, connects Glen Cove, Hicksville and Massapequa.
Route 110, also know as Broadhollow Road, travels North and South near the border of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, connecting Amityville and Huntington.
Route 135, the Seaford Oyster Bay Expressway connects Wantaugh and Seaford in Nassau County.
Route 231, commonly known as Deer Park Avenue is a four lane highway in Suffolk County that predominantly travels North and South.
Route 454, also known as the Veteran's Memorial Highway, provides easy access to Suffolk County Government Offices, and connects several major highways in Suffolk County.
Hempstead Turnpike
The Hempstead Turnpike is and East-West road connecting Queens County and Farmingdale.
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Bohemia-Based Company Innovates ‘Digital Twin’ of LaGuardia Airport
Claude Solnik
SITA Lab Director Gustavo Pina demonstrates the digital twin of LaGuardia Airport.
While backhoes, trucks and construction workers rebuild a new LaGuardia Airport, a company’s Long Island office has quietly constructed a digital double or “twin” of an entire terminal to provide, visualize, and manage data, achieving efficiencies, and savings.
SITA, the global airline and airport information technology company, has built a digital twin or interactive image of a terminal that can provide information in real time for LaGuardia Airport Terminal B to better visualize and manage the terminal.
“The digital twin was born in Bohemia,” says Anthony Natale, SITA’s vice president, Northeast United States, Canada, and Bermuda. “It came up in a conversation with a customer and evolved to a new indispensable tool for airport operations teams.”
A touch screen displaying the terminal can be manipulated to provide images as well as in-depth information regarding wait times, queues, airline arrivals, weather, cleaning, and much more. A form of the technology is also used in another transportation industry, where data has long been streamed instantaneously, due to the demands for speed.
“The digital twin is a concept that emerged from Formula One racing,” says Kevin O’Sullivan, lead engineer for SITA’s digital twin. “They get detailed telemetry about their car. They can have a virtual or digital replica of that car and simulate models on their computers.”
Expanding that concept to an airport with so many activities, wasn’t an easy task. But at LaGuardia, the digital twin is up and running for one terminal, filled with and providing data.
“We’re taking that digital twin concept, having detailed telemetry and live streaming data, and applying that to a whole airport campus,” O’Sullivan says. “We take a total airport management view, flight events, security wait time, passenger feedback, passenger capacity in terminal arrival buildings. We visualize that in a 3-D map of LaGuardia Airport.”
He calls the digital twin a dashboard in the “operations control room of LaGuardia, like a NASA command room,” with everything able to run on an 86-inch touch screen, giving a centralized view of what happens at the airport.
“We’re just scratching the surface of the capabilities of a twin, as we continuously monitor and build the historical data of the operations,” Natale says. “With machine learning and predictive capacity, we’ll be able to better forecast what a day of operations would look like to better adjust.”
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Sailing to success for over 40 years
Since 1997, the name "Lüftner Cruises" has been synonymous with the exclusive cruises offered by its ever-growing AMADEUS fleet. There are now 16 AMADEUS ships travelling Europe's most important and fascinating rivers.
This Austrian family business was founded by the husband and wife team of Dr Wolfgang Lüftner and Martina Lüftner. Dr Lüftner discovered his love of river cruises more than 40 years ago when working as a cruise director. This makes him one of the few true pioneers of this very special form of travel, which enables passengers to explore foreign countries and cities in comfort and pleasant company. The expertise he gained and his enthusiasm for cruising on Europe's most beautiful rivers laid the foundations for his subsequent career. Together with Martina Lüftner, he has built an extremely successful business group that attracts customers from all around the world.
Pioneers of river cruises
Committed to the highest level of quality, with an extremely personal touch and innovative routes, the AMADEUS ships quickly set new standards - first on the Danube and later on the Rhine, the Moselle, Dutch and Belgian waterways, and France's key rivers, the Seine, Rhône and Saône.
Today, the name "Lüftner Cruises" and the AMADEUS fleet guarantee luxury cruises paired with a passion and love for even the tiniest detail - a fact that is appreciated both by our countless regular guests and our many long-standing tourism partners. Together with our dedicated crew members and office employees both at home and abroad, they are all part of the Lüftner family.
Offering maximum enjoyment and outstanding service - in the spacious and elegant public areas, the comfortable cabins with comprehensive amenities and beautiful river views, the first-class on-board restaurants serving specially selected regional dishes and wines, and on excursions with excellent guides who provide deep insights into other countries and cultures - Lüftner Cruises has become a paragon and pioneer in luxury river cruises.
From the outset, we aimed to create river cruises that we would enjoy ourselves. This is our philosophy, a philosophy they will continue to cultivate in the decades to come, along with a desire to redefine river luxury over and over again.
As a traditional family owned and operated company, it is our utmost priority that you, our dear guests, feel like you are part of OUR family from the moment you step on board an AMADEUS vessel.
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On our cruises, Europe's most beautiful cities and landscapes glide by gracefully, while gently lapping waves and calling seagulls greet us in every harbour. As a guest on board an AMADEUS vessel, you are free to do as much or as little as you like, while you remain perfectly at home in the heart of Europe.
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Black Panther's First Days as an Avenger
Examine T'Challa's earliest days as an Avenger!
AVENGERS: EARTH’S MIGHTIEST HEROES II by Joe Casey and Will Rosado focused in on the world’s greatest super squad not long after Black Panther joined the squad in AVENGERS #52. At the time, Giant-Man lead the team alongside fellow founder The Wasp and the likes of Hawkeye, Black Panther and another newcomer, The Vision.
The synthezoid's addition to the team caused a fair amount of concern with both the public and S.H.I.E.L.D. The former remained unconvinced that a robot would have humanity’s best interest at heart while the latter worried that he might still have hidden, nefarious intentions from his days as an Ultron-programmed assassin.
While T’Challa participated in Avengers adventures, he also experienced a variety of personal achievements, changes, and challenges. After accepting membership in the United Nations, he gave a speech explaining that Wakanda has much to offer the organization, but will not participate in any wars or violence: “[If] we are to become the true global village this general assembly aspires to be, it will require honest, vigilance and, above all else, empathy for our fellow man.”
Instead of moving forward as a politician on that huge stage, T’Challa adopted an identity known as Luke Charles and began teaching in a Harlem school. When asked why someone as qualified as himself would want to teach in such a place, he explained that the kids deserve the best. Mr. Charles soon came to worry about a picked-on boy named Delroy who he saw as a ticking time bomb, but he also worried about a contingent from Wakanda who wished him harm to the point where they hired an assassin called the Death Tiger to kill their king.
Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes II (2006) #7
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Both of these concerns happen to come to a head at the exact same time. As Delroy checked the gun he brought with him to school, the Death Tiger attacked Luke Charles. Their battle began in the classroom and soon traveled out to a nearby alley. With the teacher lying on the blacktop in the rain and the villain standing over him with knife raised, shots ring out and the Death Tiger fell. T’Challa turned to see his savior: Delroy.
The Black Panther revealed his true identity to the boy after the latter was taken into custody. T’Challa called Delroy’s actions an example of “the slow decay of our community.” The king then explained that the young man will have to accept the consequences of his actions, but remained confident that Delroy would come out on the other side even stronger.
After helping the Avengers take out the Super Adaptoid, Mr. Charles returned to his classroom which now lacked Delroy. There he talked about how African civil conflicts affected kids in Harlem. After dismissing the students, he told his principal that his desire to help these students remained “stronger than ever.”
If you’re curious about reading the original issues these reference, start around AVENGERS #51 when Black Panther makes his first appearance in the book and go until around #60 which marks the wildly weird wedding between Yellowjacket and Wasp.
Secrets of Wakanda
T’Challa first used the name Luke Charles as a student in the United States as revealed in AVENGERS #77 by Roy Thomas and John Buscema. Created and authenticated by T’Challa’s uncle N’Baza, the king of Wakanda brought the Luke identity back to become a teacher in Harlem. In his new role as an educator, T’Challa attempted to instill the youth with a sense that they can achieve greatness while also informing them of African history.
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What is Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
Lymphatic massage, also called lymphatic drainage or manual lymph drainage, is a technique developed in Germany for the treatment of lymphedema, an accumulation of fluid that can sometimes occur after lymph nodes are removed or cause chronic health issues affecting the lymph nodes.
What Conditions Is Lymphatic Massage Used For?
Up to 25 percent of breast cancer patients whose surgery includes removal of lymph nodes in the area of the armpit eventually develop lymphedema. The condition can also occur in the legs or other parts of the body if lymph nodes are removed or are inactive. Symptoms of lymphedema include swelling and pain near the site of the removed or damaged lymph nodes. Lymphedema can occur immediately after radiation therapy or surgery, or weeks, months, and even years later.
What Happens During A Lymphatic Drainage Massage?
A lymphatic massage session starts with a light massage on the surface of the skin of the neck. The therapist gently rubs, strokes, taps or pushes the skin in directions that follow the structure of the lymphatic system so that accumulated lymph fluid can drain through proper channels. Lymphatic drainage is very gentle, is not painful and doesn’t have a stimulating effect. Each session lasts from 45 to 60 minutes; a massage session is recommended to help aid fluid removal. For this reason, it is essential to drink plenty of water to aid excess fluid removal from the body. Lymphatic drainage massage therapy is usually performed once a day four or five times a week for two to four weeks. One study showed that the greatest reduction in swelling from lymphedema occurs in the first week of treatment and stabilizes during the second week. Consistent lymphatic drainage and massage therapy upkeep are required with massage therapy intervals becoming further apart.
When Should Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy Be Avoided?
In some instances lymphatic massage should be avoided. For instance, an injury that won't heal requires release from a Dr. before lymphatic drainage massage can be effective. A sudden, marked increase in swelling also warrants a trip to the Dr. before proceeding with lymphatic massage. It's important to speak with your Dr. before requesting lymphatic drainage massage therapy to ensure that the treatments provided at Massage By Debbe are safe for your personal health issues.
What Should I Do After My Lymphatic Drainage Massage Therapy?
After your massage, drink plenty of water to remain hydrated and flush out the toxins released by your treatment. For maximum benefits walk or stretch gently, avoiding any strenuous activities for the rest of the day. In cases of severe lymphedema multiple treatments may be required.
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Walking in L.A.
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Missing Persons is an American band that plays a blend of New Wave and pop rock. The band was founded in 1980 in Los Angeles by guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, vocalist Dale Bozzio, and drummer Terry Bozzio. They went on to add bassist Patrick O'Hearn and keyboardist Chuck Wild. more »
Look ahead as we pass, try and focus on it
I won't be fooled by a cheap cinematic trick
It must have been just a cardboard cut out of a man
Top forty, cast off from a record stand
Walkin' in LA
Walkin' in LA, nobody walks in LA
I don't know could've been a lame jogger maybe
Or someone just about to do the freeway strangler baby
Shopping cart pusher or maybe someone groovy
One thing's for sure, he isn't starring in the movies
'Cause he's walkin' in LA
Walkin' in LA, only a nobody walks in LA
Walkin', walkin', walkin'
Nobody's walkin', walkin', walkin'
You won't see a cop walkin' on the beat
You only see 'em drivin' cars out on the street
You won't see a kid walkin' home from school
Their mothers pick 'em up in a car pool
Nobody's walkin', walkin'
Could it be that the smog's playing tricks on my eyes
Or is a roller skater some kind of headphone disguise
Maybe somebody who just ran out of gas
Making his way back to the pumps the best way he can
Nobody's walkin' walkin' walkin' walkin' walkin'
Walkin', walkin', walkin', walkin', walkin'
Nobody walks in LA
Written by: TERRY BOZZIO
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC.
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Apple Music Competitor 'Pandora Premium' Launching This Week With Invite-Only Access
Monday March 13, 2017 7:57 AM PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Pandora's own entry into the on-demand streaming music market, called Pandora Premium, is officially launching this week to a select group of invitees who sign up for a chance to gain access on the company's website. Pandora Premium is the result of the company's acquisition of "key assets" and employees from Rdio back in 2015. Late last year, Pandora finally detailed what its new Premium service would look like at a special event.
Unlike in the base Pandora app, Pandora Premium allows its subscribers full, on-demand control of what they listen to thanks to the inclusion of playlists and a personalized search feature, which surfaces unique items based on each user's own listening history instead of what's most popular at the time. The service includes learning algorithms that can auto-fill playlists after adding a few songs to match the previous tracks' genre of music.
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Users will also be able to download songs to listen offline, browse content they've previously thumbed up, and view Pandora Premium's Browse section to see curated artists aimed specifically at their own music tastes. Those with Pandora Plus will get six months of Pandora Premium for free, and following the small launch of invite-only users, Pandora Premium will open up for all users in the next few weeks.
Playlists, not worklists: Start a playlist with one or two songs of your choice, tap “Add Similar Songs” and put the power of Pandora’s Music Genome Project to work to create the perfect playlist for any activity, mood or party.
All your thumbs up: Every song you’ve thumbed up on Pandora is immediately available in your “My Thumbs Up” playlist. Thumb up a few tracks on any Pandora radio station and Premium will automatically create a new playlist of these songs too.
New music for you… and only you: Browse is stocked with personalized suggestions for the latest releases from current and soon-to-be favorites whether you listen to classical, metal, jazz, hip hop, country, and everything in between.
Offline mode: Download albums, songs stations or playlists you want and bring an end to those moments of deafening silence when you lose a signal.
Search that knows you: Pandora’s team of curators, music analysts and data scientists have sifted through tens of millions of tracks to help you quickly find what you really want. No more wading through covers, karaoke versions or tribute tracks to get to your favorite tune.
A few members of the press have had the chance to use Pandora Premium and shared their thoughts online today. Wired said that the new service offers features expected of modern paid streaming services, but "there’s really no reason for a Spotify or Apple Music user to switch to Pandora Premium." In an interview with The Verge, Pandora CEO Tim Westergren said that he wants Pandora Premium to be the number one streaming service -- above Spotify and Apple Music -- within five years.
“We have very grand ambitions for what this can be,” Westergren said. “If we look around at the space right now, we just don’t think that there’s a product that’s done it right. No one has solved the ease of use and personalization part of the on-demand world. I don’t think there’s really a true premium product out there yet… we think we’re bringing something really different here.”
In an update last December, Apple Music topped 20 million subscribers after 18 months on the market. Apple's and Pandora's rival, Spotify, announced that it reached 50 million paid subscribers earlier this month.
To get on the invite list for Pandora Premium's free trial, visit the company's website here. Invites will be sent out on March 15.
Tag: Pandora Premium
jacobh101
Pandora fails to understand that they need a bigger song library...I always think to myself "I just heard that song like 20 minutes ago"...
Alexlfm
I'm not sure Pandora Premium will be worth it. For $20 more than I already pay for Pandora Plus and iTunes Match I could get a year of Apple Music. I wanted to keep Pandora because it streams with my Amazon Echos, but their library is so limited. I discovered more music using Apple Radio.
For me, nothing beats Pandora for radio. I've tried Apple music, I've tried Amazon's Stations, all of them, in my opinion fall short. The problem is, for me at least, they others are human generated
(or at least not very advanced algorithms), which is fine, but makes them too non-specific meaning if I want a station based on James Taylor's Fire and Rain, I don't suddenly want a more upbeat song popping up (I haven't tried youtube red, but based upon up next recommendations it would do a better job then Apple/Amazon although once again it's based on millions of users playlists, selections, etc.) None of the other services have solved this problem which is why I still use Pandora even though I have iTunes match, and prime music (well that and I pay the $4 a month price).
erinsarah
This product space is maturing fast. I see why Apple is going with the Radio angle instead of just offering music downloads.
Remember the first ten minutes of Beats1, when everyone thought, "hey, this is pretty cool" only to quickly realize you had to really, REALLY like hip-hop in order to listen to it for more than eight minutes? Why have they not come up with other Beats1 stations that cater to the rest of us?
dwaltwhit
Customers win with competition. Customers lose when the competition shifts to "how many exclusives can we get?"
FelixDerKater
Precisely!
bfChris2
Of course the price point will be important to Pandora Premium's success. However, I think this is going to be an EXCELLENT PRODUCT. I have evaluated Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. They let me choose to listen to specific songs, but they're hopeless at giving me a consistent playlist. IOW, if I don't want to spend the time to curate my own playlist, they're no good. I used to pay for premium access to di.fm (Digital Imports). DI used to play excellent curated playlists of various types of techno and electronic music, but beginning in Aug-Sep 2016, the playlists began to include more lyrics. More and more of their streams began to be infected with lyrics, until in January 2017, it seemed all style streams in which I was interested had vocalists distracting me from my activities.
Apple Music will not allow the user to "seed" a list, and no service is able to do what Pandora's Music Genome Project can do. I resurrected Pandora from the dustbin a month ago, and after several weeks of consistent music which never tossed in a wrong-genre tune, I subscribed to Pandora Plus. Music Genome Project is a tremendous asset; no other service is able to keep playlists on target song after song. I'm fed up with starting out listening to quiet piano, and 30 minutes later finding myself being screamed at by some hiphop-influenced pop track; this does not happen with Pandora.
The only thing Pandora lacks (other than bench depth) is on-demand song selection. Hooray for Pandora Premium!
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Jennifer Aniston’s man says no to baby
Friends star does a U-turn and focusses on relationship with Justin Theroux rather than motherhood
By Amanda Pauley
Jennifer Aniston has given up on her baby dream as boyfriend Justin Theroux admits he’s in no rush to start a family.
The 43-year-old Friends star has made no secret of her desire to become a mum, but has put those plans to bed for the sake of her relationship.
“Becoming a mother just doesn’t seem as important to Jen as it once was. Her main priority is her relationship with Justin,” a source told Grazia magazine.
“Justin was open from the start that he wasn’t looking to start a family anytime soon, and Jen has realised that she’s ok with that.”
“Jennifer is not ruling out motherhood altogether, but right now she is focussed on her relationship.”
The rumour mill has been rife with whispers that the actress IS pregnant and in a baby race with rival Angelina Jolie.
Still… fingers are crossed here at MFM HQ that the ‘He’s just not that into you’ star will one day have a bun in the oven.
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Guy Pearce and Carice Van Houten welcome baby boy: “Placenta smoothie, anyone?”
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Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat Across America (Hardcover)
By Constance Lombardo, Constance Lombardo (Illustrator)
Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe
This is book number 2 in the Mr. Puffball series.
#1: Mr. Puffball: Stunt Cat to the Stars (Hardcover):
#3: Mr. Puffball: Escape from Castaway Island (Hardcover): $12.99
Mr. Puffball is through being a stunt cat—he’s ready to be a real actor! It’s just too dangerous to be on fire all the time.
But according to Victoria Bossypaws at Purramount Studios, Puffball and El Gato are going to lose their roles in their Hollywood buddy movie unless they can demonstrate youthful Hollywood appeal! But how? They have two weeks to film a dangerous and exciting cross-country movie reel—starring themselves—doing amazing feats of daring and coolness! They’ll cross the country in an old van—and film in Las Vegas, Hobowood, the Grand Canyon, the Hoover Dam, and Coney Island!
Much of the cast from Mr. Puffball’s first book is here, with Rosie as a fledgling director and a fantastic new addition to the group—Pickles! Amazing adventures ensue!
Constance Lombardo is an author, illustrator, and cat expert who can say meow in several languages. She is the creator of a middle grade series, Mr. Puffball, about a clever group of Hollywood cats. Stick Dog creator Tom Watson called Mr. Puffball “freaky, furry, and first-rate fun!” When she isn’t drawing or writing, Constance likes to visit the many waterfalls in Western North Carolina or rummage through Asheville’s local indie bookstores. Plus, she likes carrot cake. Visit her at www.constancelombardo.com.
Praise for MR. PUFFBALL: STUNT CAT TO THE STARS: “I couldn’t resist buying this insane book . . . .”
— Tom Angleberger, New York Times Bestselling author of the Origami Yoda series and Crankee Doodle
Praise for MR. PUFFBALL: STUNT CAT TO THE STARS: “A gut-busting breakthrough in kitty litter-ature!”
— Alan Katz, author of The Day the Mustache Took Over
Praise for MR. PUFFBALL: STUNT CAT TO THE STARS: “Emotions run high and dramatic moments are many, but Mr. Puffball’s positive attitude and growing understanding that good friends are what matter most light up the pages.”
Praise for MR. PUFFBALL: STUNT CAT TO THE STARS: “Cat-themed pop culture puns permeate the story, as do Lombardo’s scraggly b&w cartoons, which are a big part of its unflagging energy and humor.”
Praise for MR. PUFFBALL: STUNT CAT TO THE STARS: “A fine, funny, furry new addition to the pantheon of cat characters in books for kids. Welcome, Mr. Puffball!”
— Nick Bruel, New York Times bestselling author of Bad Kitty
Praise for MR. PUFFBALL: STUNT CAT TO THE STARS: “Mr. Puffball deserves to be a star. He’s a feline with all the right feelings. He’s Cat-tastic!”
— Charise Mericle Harper, creator of Fashion Kitty
Series: Mr. Puffball
Juvenile Fiction / Performing Arts / Film
Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories
Hardcover (September 29th, 2015): $12.99
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Jeff Stelling commends EFL's fight against prostate cancer
Over the last six seasons, Prostate Cancer UK, the Official Charity Partner of the EFL, has raised over £4 million to help beat prostate cancer - a disease killing one man every 45 minutes in the UK.
On behalf of Prostate Cancer UK, Jeff Stelling would like to thank EFL fans, managers, players and clubs employees for joining the fight against the most common cancer in men.
"Since deciding to take on walking challenges for Prostate Cancer UK, and wearing my 'Man of Men' badge every week on Soccer Saturday, I’ve learned so much about prostate cancer, and the devastating effects it has." says the Sky Sports presenter, who alongside over 1000 football fans, raised over £800,000 for Prostate Cancer UK from his marathon march events across the EFL and beyond.
Together with the EFL, Stelling has helped raise the profile of the disease dramatically.
"The stats are shocking, such as how prostate cancer is now the third biggest cancer killer, overtaking breast cancer, and it’s vitally important that men understand their risk. Remember those with a family history of the disease, men over 50 and black men are more at risk," he added.
"I’ve met some incredible people along the way, like Sunderland fan Lloyd Pinder, and been inspired beyond belief at their stories and positivity while dealing with something so heartbreaking. Rarely a week goes by when I don’t hear from someone affected by this disease.”
As well as the charity’s marathon marches with Jeff, over 1500 fans joined and cycled the biggest ride in football to Amsterdam, and over 3500 fans have collected money at EFL matchdays to find lifesaving research.
"We are making a difference and I’d like to thank the EFL, its member clubs and their dedicated employees, fans, players, managers and everyone who has worked so hard to raise money to beat a disease killing 1 man every 45 minutes in the UK – one half of a football match.
"There is still much to do, but together we will relegate prostate cancer forever."
You can find out more about Prostate Cancer UK’s work in football by visiting prostatecanceruk.org/football.
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Maple Ridge 2020 BC Summer Games
Maple Ridge Burrards
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Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows Tourism Guide
A person wearing a face mask to curb the spread of COVID-19 walks past a directional arrow painted on the road, in Vancouver, on Sunday, December 27, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Legal group fights B.C. government’s COVID-19 rules on protests and places of worship
The Calgary-based organization says it represents over a dozen individuals and faith communities
A legal advocacy group is challenging the British Columbia government’s COVID-19 restrictions on worship services and public protests, arguing they violate people’s rights and freedoms.
A petition filed by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms also asks the B.C. Supreme Court to dismiss tickets of up to $2,300 for alleged violations of the public health orders.
The Calgary-based organization says it represents over a dozen individuals and faith communities.
The challenge is based on several sections of the charter, including freedom of conscience and religion, and freedom of peaceful assembly.
British Columbia’s Ministry of Health could not immediately be reached for comment.
The centre says in a news release that while the government allows hundreds to gather in big-box stores, attending worship services has been prohibited despite groups going to extraordinary lengths to comply with the guidelines issued by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.
It says allowing people to gather is essential for the spiritual and emotional well-being of many who go to churches, synagogues, mosques, temples or other places of worship.
“Affidavits have been filed attesting to the negative effect prohibiting in-person gatherings has had on individuals, including loneliness, depression, anxiety and fear,” the centre’s statement says.
The centre says the petition requires the court to weigh if the B.C. government has struck a legally permissible balance between public health objectives and the rights of Canadians.
“The undemocratic orders of Dr. Bonnie Henry restricting and even outright prohibiting the exercise of citizens’ fundamental freedoms display a disregard of Canada’s constitutional protections,” Marty Moore, a staff lawyer with the centre, says in the release. “This court challenge will require the B.C. government to answer for these divisive and discriminatory orders.”
Orca pod returns to the Broughton Archipelago for first time in more than 20 years
B.C. reports 617 more COVID-19 cases, 18 more deaths
LETTER: Headline about Maple Ridge fire victim insensitive
Senior lost everything in Dec. 31 fire and letter writer felt denture reference inappropriate
City unveils numerous winter programs and activities
Maple Ridge unveils guide that takes into consideration COVID-19
Romanian refugees fulfill mission in Maple Ridge
Helping struggling families put food on the table
Robbie Burns day to be feted virtually by Maple Ridge musician
Bruce Coughlan will hold virtual concert in Campbell River theatre in honour of Scottish bard
Plant-based Pitt Meadows business pivots during pandemic
Naturally Splendid partners with Australian company on bringing meat substitute to Canada
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A local letter writer said her concerns have fallen on deaf ears
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New leadless pacemaker provides first look into the future of heart care
The leadless pacemaker has been successfully implanted into three University of Minnesota Heart Care patients as part of a cutting edge clinical trial.
This photo shows a side-by-side comparison of the new leadless pacemaker (above), with a traditional pacemaker (below). A penny at the top of the photograph indicates the scale of these devices.
September 19, 2014 | By Staff Writer
University of Minnesota Health Heart Care cardiologists have successfully implanted a promising and innovative leadless pacemaker into three patients as part of a cutting edge clinical trial at Fairview Southdale Hospital.
Traditional pacemakers are implanted under the skin of the chest to electrically stimulate the heart via leads connected to the heart muscle. The leads, which are threaded through blood vessels to the heart, are the most vulnerable part of the traditional pacing systems and occasionally need to be replaced, according to University of Minnesota Health Heart Care Cardiologist Demosthenes Iskos, MD. Iskos and Cardiologist Quan Pham, MD, FACC, are the co-investigators leading this clinical trial.
Replacement of those leads can be problematic, Iskos said, because the wires can obstruct blood vessels or scar into the blood vessel walls, making removal difficult. Conventional pacemakers also require a surgical incision in the chest so that a doctor can implant the pacemaker in a pocket under the skin.
Learn more about our University of Minnesota Health Heart Care services.
The new leadless pacemaker, developed by St. Jude Medical, is placed directly into the heart wall using non-invasive surgical techniques, eliminating the need for leads, Iskos said. A health care team positions the device using a catheter run through the femoral vein in the groin to the patient’s heart. The procedure takes about 45 minutes and does not require any incisions. The device itself is roughly 10 percent of the size of a traditional pacemaker.
No other sites in the Twin Cities are currently offering the St. Jude Medical Nanostim™ leadless pacemaker through a clinical trial, Iskos said.
At the moment, leadless pacemakers can only be used in a select group of patients with atrial fibrillation that meet certain medical criteria. But Iskos believes the new pacemaker design will have far-reaching applications in future medical use.
“This is an exciting first look into the future,” said Iskos. “20 years from now, I believe the typical pacemaker will be a very small, high-tech leadless device capable of performing better than current pacemakers. The device will leave no chest scars, will have no leads to worry about and will have excellent reliability.”
Tags: Atrial Fibrillation Heart Disease Heart Failure Heart Attack Heart Murmur Heart Care Pacemakers, Defibrillators and Loop-Event Monitors Demosthenes Iskos, MD, FACC Cuong Pham, MD M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
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You can get tax relief on gifts to UK charities if you give under Gift Aid or through a Payroll Giving scheme or by making a gift of shares or land. We outline the reliefs available.
Tax relief on gifts to UK charities is available if you give under Gift Aid or through a Payroll Giving scheme or by making a gift of shares or land. We outline the reliefs available here. At Michael Payne & Co LLP, we can provide more detailed advice if you live in the Colchester area.
If you are thinking of making a gift to charity, this factsheet summarises how to make tax-effective gifts. You can get tax relief on gifts to UK charities if you give:
under Gift Aid
through a Payroll Giving scheme, run by your employer, or
by making a gift of certain shares or land.
Location of the charity
UK charitable tax reliefs are available to certain organisations which are the equivalent of UK charities and Community Amateur Sports Clubs (CASCs) in the EU, Norway and Iceland.
UK donors are able to receive the same tax reliefs in respect of these donations and legacies that they enjoy for donations to UK charities.
The qualifying overseas charities benefit from the same UK tax exemptions and reliefs as UK charities.
If you pay tax, Gift Aid is a scheme by which you can give a sum of money to charity and the charity can normally reclaim basic rate tax on your gift from HMRC. That increases the value of the gift you make to the charity. So for example, if you give £10 using Gift Aid that gift is worth £12.50 to the charity.
You can give any amount, large or small, regular or one-off.
If you do not pay tax, you should not use Gift Aid.
How does a gift qualify for Gift Aid?
There are three main conditions. You must:
make a declaration to the charity that you want your gift to be treated as a Gift Aid donation
pay at least as much tax as the charities will reclaim on your gifts in the tax year in which you make them
not receive excessive benefits in return for your gift.
Making a declaration
The declaration is the charity’s authority to reclaim tax from HMRC on your gift.
The declaration can be in writing or orally but, usually, the charity will provide a written declaration form.
You do not have to make a declaration with every gift. In order to make a Gift Aid donation you’ll need to make a Gift Aid declaration. The charity will normally ask you to complete a simple form - one form can cover every gift made to the same charity or CASC for whatever period you choose, and can cover gifts you have already made (backdating your claim for up to four years) and/or gifts you may make in the future.
Gift Aid donor benefit rules
From 6 April 2019 the donor benefit rules that apply to charities that claim Gift Aid are simplified. The previous mix of monetary and percentage thresholds, detailed below have been replaced by two percentage thresholds:
the benefit threshold for the first £100 of the donation remains at 25% of the amount of the donation, and
for larger donations, charities can offer an additional benefit to donors up to 5% of the amount of the donation that exceeds £100.
There is an overriding limit on the value of benefits received by a donor in a tax year as a consequence of donations to a charity, which is £2,500.
You can pay membership subscriptions to a charity through Gift Aid, provided any membership benefits you receive do not exceed certain limits. However, you can disregard free or reduced entry to view any property preserved, maintained, kept or created by a charity in relation to their charitable work.
Prior to 6 April 2019 the limits on the value of benefits received relative to donations were:
25% of the value of the donation, where the donation was less than £100
£25, where the value of the donation was between £100 and £1,000
5% of the value of the donation, where the donation exceeded £1,000
Where you have raised money which has simply been collected from other people, such as on a flag day, and the other people have not made a declaration to the charity that they are taxpayers, the payment is not made under Gift Aid and generally no tax relief is due but see below regarding the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme.
However, if you have been sponsored for an event, and each sponsor has signed a Gift Aid declaration, then the charity can recover the tax on the amounts covered by declarations. Charities may produce sponsorship forms for this.
Higher rate and additional rate taxpayers
If you are a higher/additional rate taxpayer, you can claim tax relief on the difference between the basic rate and higher/additional rate of tax (through your tax return). Relief is given either for the tax year of payment or in some cases it is now possible to elect to receive the benefit of the higher/additional rate tax relief one year earlier than previously.
You should therefore keep a record of payments made under Gift Aid for each tax year.
The time limit for claiming tax relief on Gift Aid donations is four years. This time limit applies to the charity and the individual making the gift.
Tainted donations to charity
Tax relief is denied on donations where one of the main purposes of the donation is to receive a tax advantage for the donor or connected person directly or indirectly from the charity. There is no monetary limit on the amount of the donation which may be caught by these rules.
Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS)
Charities can use Charities Online for repayment of tax on other income and claims for top-up payments under the Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS).
Charities and CASCs can claim a top-up payment on small donations without the need to collect Gift Aid declarations. The Gift Aid Small Donations Scheme (GASDS) applies where it is impractical to obtain a Gift Aid declaration. GASDS applies to donations of £30 or less made by individuals in cash or contactless payment. Before 6 April 2019, the limit was £20. Charities are generally able to claim on small donations of up to £8,000 per annum which will result in a repayment of £2,000 for the charity or CASC.
The GASDS is ideal for small cash donations or contactless payments received in collection boxes, bucket collections and during religious services. Charities and CASCs wishing to claim under the GASDS still need to make Gift Aid claims in respect of other donations for which they have a Gift Aid declaration in the same tax year, for example, on regular donations received from supporters. This is called the 'matching rule': every £10 of donations claimed under the GASDS must be matched with £1 of donations claimed under Gift Aid in the same tax year.
A Payroll Giving scheme allows you to give regularly to charity from your pay and get tax relief on your gifts. The scheme requires your employer to set up and run a scheme. You authorise your employer to deduct your gift from your pay. Every month your employer pays it over to a Payroll Giving agency approved by HMRC. The agency then distributes the money to the charity or charities of your choice.
Because your employer deducts your gift from your pay or pension before PAYE is worked out, you pay tax only on the balance. This means that you get your tax relief immediately at your highest rate of tax. (The amount you pay in national insurance contributions is not affected.)
Gifts of shares or land
Capital gains tax (CGT)
You are not liable to CGT when you make a gift of assets, such as land or shares, to charity, even if the asset is worth more when you donate it than when you acquired it.
You may also get income tax relief for these gifts to charity if they are ‘qualifying investments’. There are two main types of qualifying investments:
quoted shares and securities
land and buildings.
Alma owns quoted shares with a market value of £10,000 and an original cost to her of £3,000. Alma is a higher rate taxpayer.
Alma gives the shares to the charity. The charity will then sell the shares for £10,000 and keep the full sale proceeds.
Alma will not have a capital gain arising under CGT. She will be entitled to 40% income tax relief on the value of her gift ie £4,000.
Although this sounds a very attractive relief, a comparison should be made of the alternative route of gifting to a charity by selling the investment and giving the net proceeds to charity under Gift Aid.
So, if Alma sold the shares, she would make a capital gain of £7,000 before considering any unused annual exemption. If, say, the CGT bill is nil, she could gift the proceeds of £10,000 under Gift Aid. The charity can reclaim tax of £10,000 x 20/80 = £2,500. Alma is entitled to higher rate relief on the gross gift of £2,500 (£10,000 x 100/80 x 40 - 20%).
Although Alma has received less tax relief (£4,000 compared to £2,500), the charity will have received £12,500 (£10,000 from Alma and £2,500 from HMRC).
If you would like further advice on this matter, please contact us.
Qualifying investments
In more detail, the following investments qualify for the tax relief:
shares and securities listed or dealt in on the UK Stock Exchange, including the Alternative Investment Market
shares or securities listed or dealt in on any overseas recognised stock exchange
units in an authorised unit trust (AUT)
shares in a UK open-ended investment company (OEIC)
holdings in certain foreign collective investment schemes (foreign equivalents of AUTs and OEICs)
freehold interests in land
leasehold interests in land where the lease period is for a term of years absolute.
You should always contact the charity to ensure that it can accept the shares or the land. Indeed for land, the charity needs to give you a certificate stating that it has acquired the land.
The charity may be able to help you with the transfer procedure.
It makes sense to do charitable giving in a tax efficient way. We can provide assistance in determining this for you. If you live in the Colchester area please contact us at Michael Payne & Co LLP for more detailed advice.
Michael Payne & Co LLP, Windsor House, 103 Whitehall Road, Colchester, Essex CO2 8HA
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Somalia rejects 'ridiculous' UAE incentive to join Yemen war
The UAE allegedly offered to reopen the Sheikh Zayed Hospital in the Somali capital Mogadishu on the condition Somalia take part in the war in Yemen
June 30, 2020 at 3:52 pm | Published in: Africa, Middle East, News, Somalia, UAE, Videos & Photo Stories, Yemen
Somalia has rejected as "ridiculous" an offer made by the UAE for the African state to join the war in Yemen in return for financial incentives, the country's foreign minister has revealed.
According to Somalia News, the UAE offered to reopen the Sheikh Zayed Hospital in the Somali capital Mogadishu on the condition Somalia take part in the war in Yemen, while officially claiming the Socotra archipelago as Somali territory. The Emirati-run Sheikh Zayed Hospital offered free healthcare to Somali citizens until it was closed by the UAE in 2018, as part of a diplomatic row between Abu Dhabi and Mogadishu.
"Somalis are not cheap tools used to implement your demands (…) Yemen is a neighbour and a brotherly country and has its own sovereignty and dignity of its people," Ahmed Issa Awad said. "The world knows that Socotra is Yemeni land, and has been from ancient times," he concluded.
Some Somalis consider the strategically located island as Somali territory and back in 2010 it was reported that Somalia requested the UN to determine the status of the archipelago.
Last year, Awad said that his country's relations with the UAE are not at the level they should. Somali authorities also broke up a spy network operating for the UAE. However last week, the UAE sent an aid plane carrying seven metric tonnes of medical supplies to Jubaland, Somalia, to bolster the country's efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.
READ: Socotra could become one of Yemen's environmental and cultural tragedies
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Digging into home plate
Without baseball, PawSox turn McCoy Stadium into a field of eats
Jay N. Miller
PAWTUCKET R.I. — “Take me out to the ballgame!” … Well, that won’t be happening for awhile, if at all this summer, but the next best thing might be taking yourself out to the ballpark for some Diamond Dining. The Pawtucket Red Sox are turning McCoy Stadium into a giant outdoor restaurant starting June 5. The team is slated to move to Worcester next year, where it will become the WooSox (groan).
The PawSox season is on hold, like every other sports team in America right now, but with Rhode Island easing its quarantine restrictions, the Red Sox’ triple-A affiliate is offering fans a unique opportunity. All your favorite ballpark foods and beverages are available for curbside pickup with online ordering and for designated weekend nights fans can dine in the stadium on the infield.
The Pawtucket infield will be dotted with 20 tables, seating up to five people each and safely distanced 14 feet apart from each other. A long lineup of ballpark food is available, from the quintessential hot dog, to hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, and veggie tenders for the more health-conscious. Most of the items are priced in the $5 to $6 range with a few special delicacies like eggplant Parmesan or the BBQ Platter or the bacon-wrapped hot dogs priced at $10.The full menu of McCoy Stadium beverage options is available, from soft drinks to beers, including Wormtown Hoppy IPA, from the future home city of the WooSox. There are even three varieties of wines, available by the bottle for $15.
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The ballclub hosted a media preview of the Diamond Dining nights and on the early seating we attended, there were probably 30 to 40 media members scattered around the infield. PawSox employees doing double duty as host/waiters guided diners to their assigned seats and delivered their pre-ordered meals in short order. The limited number of fans allowed ensures that the service will be prompt and attentive.
Our host for the night was Anthony Cahill, proud graduate of Marshfield High Class of 2007, and in his third year working for the PawSox. Normally Cahill works in corporate sales for the team, as Director of Ticket Sales and Strategy, but virtually every member of the team staff was pitching in for these events. Cahill, by the way, is looking forward to the team’s relocating in 2021, since he already lives in Worcester.
The first thing you notice when you’re shown to your seat is how perfect the grass looks at McCoy. It's sleek and about an inch high, thick and luxurious like a carpet. The infield itself was also practically flawless, with the smooth, clay covered by a fine dust and sand-like surface that would have you believing every ground ball must roll true.
“The field really is in terrific shape,” said Cahill, agreeing with us. “On the other hand, it hasn’t had any wear and tear this year.”
While we were enjoying a tasty cheeseburger with fries, Pawtucket Vice Chairman Mike Tamburro strolled by and asked how the meal was. Noting that it was very good, we mentioned the pristine condition of the field, which really is stunning.
“It is in great shape, and it usually is,” noted Tamburro. “He (Field Superintendent Matt McKinnon) does an amazing job all the time, and we’re happy to show it off.”
Polishing off the burger and sipping on the Wormtown (it is definitely hoppy, but not in an overpowering way and quite quaffable), we strolled around the infield and out into the outfield to sample some of the perspectives. Taking a position about where the left fielder normally plays, it is a long way to home plate, but not dauntingly so, and only a bit further than at Fenway Park. Looking from that vantage point toward the right field foul pole, you can appreciate the size of the outfield area, and again the grass is so perfectly smooth it seems like a massive pool table. But you can also appreciate that a team needs a capable center fielder, be it Jackie Bradley Jr. who honed his skills here, or present-day starter Rusney Castillo, to patrol the vast expanse. We’ve been on stadium fields before, of course, but there’s something about this season, and it’s possible loss, that made strolling that ground more poignant.
Like most pro teams these days, Pawtucket has used McCoy Stadium in various ways. We’ve heard concerts there, including Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, blues titan Jimmie Vaughan and Macklemore. Not long before his health problems finally sidelined him a couple years ago, 60-something wrestling icon Ric Flair headlined a card at McCoy Stadium, and we’re told he was pretty active in his match. But those were major events and the whole atmosphere is different now.
The stadium is mostly empty, and even if all the dining seats are taken, it’s only a relative handful of people in the old edifice. Potentially being the last PawSox season at McCoy makes it all a little bittersweet, but any sports fan can’t help but revel in being on that field, which nurtured and developed so many future Red Sox players. It feels like an intimate gathering amongst those infield tables, where the enjoyment of classic-and-better ballpark food and drink is balanced by those unavoidable thoughts of times and players past, good times with friends and family spent in those stands, and what a funky little treasure McCoy Stadium has been all these years. Of course I bought one of the "Thank You McCoy" commemorative T-shirts the team has on sale, marking the fact it’s played there since 1970.
Strolling by second base on our way out, we encountered PawSox president Dr. Charles Steinberg, who inquired if we’d enjoyed our meal and the whole setting. We assured him we did, and added we hoped the old ballpark would be hosting some baseball before the summer is over.
“We all do,” said Steinberg. “But right now, we just wanted to get it opened up, and give people a chance to enjoy it like this.”
The first three “Dining on the Diamond” dates — June 5-7 — sold out in 88 minutes. The club is planning to announce more dates soon. People can get on deck pawsox.com
WHAT: Diamond Dining
WHERE: McCoy Stadium, 1 Columbus Ave., Pawtucket, R.I.
WHEN: Reservations are required and curbside pickup will also be available.
INFO: pawsox.com
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Aloe Vera For Whiter Teeth & Healthier Gums? Here's What To Know
Medically Reviewed Aloe Vera For Whiter Teeth & Healthier Gums? Here's What To Know
Contributing writer By Shawn Radcliffe
Shawn Radcliffe is a science writer who received a B.A. in writing and a B.S. in biological sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, and a master's in Science Education from Drexel University.
Medical review by Bindiya Gandhi, M.D.
Dr. Bindiya Gandhi is an American Board Family Medicine–certified physician who completed her family medicine training at Georgia Regents University/Medical College of Georgia.
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For those looking for a whiter smile and healthier gums, it may seem tempting to opt for more traditional oral care products—and while it's fine if you do, you should also know there are great natural alternatives as well. You've likely heard of coconut oil's benefits or even trendy charcoal. But here, we're talking about aloe vera.
Aloe vera is often touted for its soothing skin and hair care benefits. But this plant is not just for the outside of your body. Its powerful antibacterial and anti-inflammatory abilities make it well-suited to boosting your oral health too:
1. Reduces gum inflammation.
One of the main oral benefits of aloe vera is on gum health. "Using aloe vera as a home remedy can reduce gum recession by restoring the texture of gum tissue," says Zachary Linhart, DDS. This is backed up by several studies that showed that aloe vera can reduce inflammation of the gums, one of the signs of gingivitis, a mild form of gum disease. In some cases aloe vera worked as well as chlorhexidine, a prescription mouthwash that kills bacteria in the mouth.
These studies even showed that aloe vera can effectively reduce plaque on the teeth; again, sometimes as well as chlorhexidine. Aloe vera also had few side effects compared to this prescription mouthwash, which can cause a change in taste or staining of the teeth. However, sometimes professional help is needed to maintain optimum gum health. "While aloe vera is a great at-home remedy," says Linhart, "anyone experiencing swollen gums should see a dentist for an exam."
2. Stops cavity-causing germs.
In addition to aloe vera's ability to reduce inflammation, it also kills certain bacteria, including those that live in the mouth. "Aloe vera may help you in treating cavities because it inhibits the growth of bacteria called Streptococcus mutans, which are mostly responsible for tooth decay," says Henry Hackney, DDS.
One 2009 study found that aloe vera toothpaste was as effective as two commercially popular toothpastes at controlling several oral bacteria, including S. mutans. However, no research so far has looked directly at whether aloe vera can reduce dental cavities. Still, that doesn't mean aloe vera doesn't have something to offer your mouth. "Antibacterial properties of this plant, as well as the multiplicity of antioxidants in it, can help prevent us from developing gum disease, bad breath, or various inflammations," says Hackney.
3. Whitens teeth? Possibly.
Some websites promote the use of aloe vera for teeth whitening, but there is limited evidence to back this up. "Although aloe vera is proven to inhibit the growth of bacteria," says Linhart, "I've yet to see research regarding its impact on whitening teeth or reducing the chances of cavities."
Still, plaque has a yellowish color that over time can make your sparkly white teeth look dull and dingy. Likewise, tartar, which forms from plaque along and under the gumline, appears yellow or brown. By removing plaque and reducing tartar formation, aloe vera may be able to keep your teeth whiter longer.
Choosing an aloe vera product.
To get the full benefits of aloe vera for your mouth, make sure you choose a high-quality product. Hackney recommends reading the product label carefully before buying. "High-quality aloe vera products shouldn't contain mainly water and alcohol," he says. "Also, the fewer ingredients, the better." And just because the gel of the aloe vera plant is clear, don't think the product needs to be green.
The International Aloe Science Council has a certification program for products shown to contain aloe vera of the highest quality and purity. The American Dental Association also has a list of dental products that have received its seal of approval, including some that contain aloe.
Practicing good oral health.
Gingivitis is most often due to poor oral hygiene, which allows plaque to form on the teeth. Although many cases are mild, if left untreated, gingivitis can lead to periodontitis, a more serious form of gum disease. This can cause damage to nearby tissue or bone and can even lead to the loss of teeth.
While aloe vera products may help your teeth and gums feel cleaner and healthier, they can't do it by themselves. Brushing and flossing regularly, having annual dental cleanings, and eating healthy can all reduce your risk of cavities and gum disease. And if you have any concerns about your teeth or gums, seek help. "All cavities require professional treatment," says Hackney. "Although some natural products may be helpful, they mustn't replace a dental appointment."
Shawn Radcliffe Contributing writer
Shawn Radcliffe is a science writer who received a B.A. in writing and a B.S. in biological sciences from the University of Pittsburgh, and a master's in Science Education from Drexel...
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Modern Love: Are Millennials Too Focused On Their Phones to Date Me?
by Mike Skerrett
After my twelfth relationship in as many weeks fell apart, I realized what the problem was: millennials. We’re so preoccupied with swiping right and doing a twitter that we have no time for what really matters: me.
Is it uncool to ask for your nude pictures back? Do you take a “selfie” at a funeral, even if it’s your own? What is a ‘Mark Zuckerberg’? These are questions that our grandfathers didn’t have to worry about — they were too busy fighting dinosaurs. The 21st century has ruined dating, not just for my generation, but also for me. And for the sake of thickening my portfolio of narrative first-person essays, I set about to change that.
Ding! Click! AhOOOOGA! The sounds of technology were all around me as I sat across from my then-girlfriend Kelsey at a coffee shop. She was in the midst of explaining why we had to stop seeing each other. I was boring, she said. I told her it was her technologically overstimulated brain that made her think that. Maybe if I came with a Facebook Share button, she would like me. She said I was an extreme narcissist who had to make everything about himself, and left. Luckily, I pulled out my laptop and wrote two more pages of my screenplay, bringing the total length to two and a half pages. I texted Kelsey about my progress, but her only response was Read: 12:56 AM.
Isn’t it amazing how the internet is supposed to connect us, but it actually disconnects us? Wow. Deep. [NOTE TO GRAPHICS TEAM: For the illustration with this article, I’m envisioning a bunch of businessmen in suits with iPhones for heads, looking down at glowing human faces in their hands.]
I turned to media outlets with their fingers on the pulse of millennial discourse: BuzzFeed. Medium. WebMD. They spoke of a brand-new phenomenon: hookup culture. Unlike our grandfathers, who married the first women they saw, millennials hook op with dozens of people. Hooking up, I learned, is the Twitter of relationships. I decided to try it myself.
I wrote to the developers of Tinder. Hello, I’d like one account, please. And make it attractive! They sent me an account with all the trimmings, and I was on my way. Before I knew it, my first match popped up. Her name was Sabina, and she was a professional model. Her bio said that she was a chatbot from HornySingles.com, and she wasn’t looking for anything serious. Just a man with many flying dollar bill emojis. I set out to save her from the millennial Hook Up culture.
I wrote to Sabina explaining that I was a tenderhearted essayist whose English degree hadn’t led to the lucrative publishing jobs I knew I deserved. She responded with her rate — $0.99 for ten minutes, then $4.99 for the next ten. A steal at half the price! Unfortunately, when we talked over Skype, Sabina took off her clothes immediately. I told her I couldn’t do this “hooking up” thing. It wasn’t the kind of content my readers — wealthy forty-something white people — wanted. I asked Sabina if she had a disease or criminal record I could help her get through. She disconnected.
After that, my heart was (as my millennial peers would say) a frowny face.
As I reached the end of my allotted word count, I asked myself what I had learned, and whether I could distill it into a compelling subtitle. In the end, only one thing was clear: this is the worst generation, and iPhones are singlehandedly stopping me from getting laid.
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A SUPERB DEMOLITION – PART 3
28th June 2006 Alerts
Squeaky Spleen – Beaumont Strikes Back
In Parts 1 and 2 we analysed what Observer editor, Roger Alton, described as “a superb demolition of Chomsky” by the newspaper’s foreign editor Peter Beaumont.
In the event, Beaumont’s review of Chomsky’s book, Failed States, generated a flood of criticism on the Guardian Unlimited website: http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/observer/archives/2006/
06/17/taking_on_choms.html#more.
This post from ‘mikeolive’ summed up the reaction of a number of people:
“Oh dear… the foreign affairs editor no less, a senior journalist of a supposedly mature and serious national newspaper, who would have guessed it, from that article?
“I, too, am surprised it got past the editor, especially as it would have been obvious that the people interested in reading a review of a book written by Chomsky would be looking for some real substance.” (mikeolive, June 18, 2006; http://blogs.guardian.co.uk/observer/archives/2006/
06/17/taking_on_choms.html#more)
Curiously, the Observer shut down the blog on June 21 – three days after Beaumont’s article appeared in the paper – so that no more comments could be posted. The Observer’s weblog moderator supplied this explanation:
“The blog appears to be hosting a long-standing argument between a select group and this has led to complaints on both sides about defamatory comments. Several people, both individuals and the editors of Media Lens, have asked for comments to be deleted and we’re simply finding it’s too time-consuming to manage the blog with a small staff. This is why we have had to stop accepting comments.” (Forwarded email from David Peterson, June 27, 2006)
This cannot be taken seriously. A far more plausible explanation is that the Observer was embarrassed by the overwhelming number of critical comments from readers.
On the same day as his review appeared, Beaumont published an online article: ‘Microscope on Media Lens,’ (Beaumont, June 18, 2006; http://observer.guardian.co.uk/
comment/story/0,,1800328,00.html)
Whilst Beaumont’s book review was superficial and poorly researched, this was little more than a tantrum.
Media Lens, it seems, produces “nasty emails”, is “run by a couple of acolytes of Noam Chomsky, and serviced by a couple of dozen die-hard supporters“. We are an “irritating site” given to “hyper-ventilating” about this and that, targeting journalists and “anyone else who needs an email kicking”. In short, we are e-hooligans stalking the web in size nine boots.
As we have noted many times, it matters little how dissidents actually behave, or what they argue, the mainstream will always focus on alleged anger, irrational hatred and other mania as a strategy of demonisation. Beaumont was unwilling to challenge even one of the thousands of arguments and facts published in 2,000 pages of Media Alerts and in our book Guardians Of Power – so, instead, our ‘nastiness’ was the focus of attention. Even the alleged anger of members of the public who read and respond to our Media Alerts was used to discredit us. The reason is clear – Beaumont knows that we ourselves do +not+ send angry abuse to journalists. Very few of our readers do, either, if our inbox is any guide.
Beaumont’s smear was so far-fetched that it descended into a kind of literary slapstick. He wrote of our website:
“… there is no conversation between them and their victims. It is a closed and distorting little world that selects and twists its facts to suit its arguments, a curious willy-waving exercise where the regulars brag about the emails they’ve sent to people like poor Helen Boaden at the BBC – and the replies they have garnered. Think a train spotters’ club run by Uncle Joe Stalin“. Ours is “a deeply vicious little world as well“.
What is so marked is the deep dislike of public participation in even the most urgent and serious political issues of our time. To write an email challenging a journalist’s argument is to “target” them. To encourage readers to send polite comments is to transform journalists into “victims” of “an email kicking”.
But there is much here that just doesn’t add up. What, after all, is the difference between scores of individuals sending messages to the Guardian Unlimited blog and sending emails direct to media inboxes? Journalists are not compelled to read either the posts or the emails – both can simply be ignored or deleted. And if our practice of inviting comment is so despicable, why does the Guardian website do the same on its ‘Comment Is Free’ blog?:
“The aim is to host an open-ended space for debate, dispute, argument and agreement and to invite users to comment on everything they read.” (http://commentisfree.guardian.co.uk/about.html)
This is chilling stuff. Why does Beaumont not rage against his own newspaper for setting him up for “an email kicking”?
In reality, Beaumont and Alton resent being subjected to the kind of rational challenges from which they have traditionally been protected. For decades the mainstream media has wielded massive power with minimal accountability and right of reply. Responses have been limited to whichever letters the editors deigned to allow on the letters page. Because readers knew that serious criticism of media performance had little or no chance of being published, few went to the trouble of putting pen to paper. This is surely one reason why mainstream journalism is held in relatively high esteem – there has simply been no means of exposing the superficiality, incompetence and deep structural bias of the media to a wide audience.
“The Observer is a conversation,” Beaumont continues. “It is not a commune, so some voices are louder than others, but it remains a conversation.
“Which is more than can be said for groups such as Media Lens with their endless email campaigns. Because there is no conversation between them and their victims.”
The Observer is not primarily a conversation; it is a business. All “conversation” must step carefully around issues threatening this bottom line concern. And so we find no conversation about the impact of the profit motive on freedom of speech. There is no conversation about the Observer’s relationship with fossil fuel advertisers in an age of catastrophic climate change. There is no conversation about the corporate domination of culture, economics, party politics and foreign policy.
The point about the conversation we encourage is that it is not constrained by the unwritten rules of corporate employment – where to be seen as overly critical of media companies or the government can damage, stall or wreck careers.
Beaumont concludes as damningly as possible:
“For journalists like myself, the voice of the disgruntled left we hear is not that of the silent hundreds of thousands I marched with against the war in 2003, but the small, shrill, squeaky voice of an extreme.”
Our experience has been very different. Time and again we have been dismayed to see sincere and reasonable emails from readers met with breathtaking arrogance and contempt. Beaumont’s criticism of us, for example, could hardly be squeakier! As for “shrill“, in a 2003 Observer online debate, Beaumont advised questioners:
“now please piss off and let some serious posters ask questions”. Another questioner received personal counselling: “get a life”. (Observer foreign editor Peter Beaumont, Observer online debate, June 12, 2003 http://talk.guardian.co.uk/WebX?128
@[email protected])
“Shrill” hardly seems adequate in describing Roger Alton’s “voice”. The Observer editor replied thus to one polite emailer:
“Have you just been told to write in by those c*nts at Media Lens? Don’t you have a mind of your own?” (Email forwarded, June 1, 2006 – our censorship)
But this earlier exchange between Alton and a restrained reader from South Korea says it all for us:
This is utter bollocks — the piece wasn’t compromised. It was fine. Please stop bothering people about such junk.
Roger Alton” (Forwarded, May 11, 2006)
Our reader responded:
“Dear Roger
“Thank you for taking the trouble to reply to the email I sent… Unfortunately, it appears from the tone of your message that my comments are unwelcome and indeed have touched a raw nerve.
“I am sorry that you seem to share Peter Beaumont’s disdain for a genuine and open dialogue concerning the very real dangers of press impartiality. I feel that the points I raised are valid, and at the very least deserved a civil response. It is therefore disappointing to see the editor of a ‘liberal’ national newspaper such as The Observer succumb to this kind of anger and rudeness. Your reaction suggests to me that at heart you view your readers merely as passive consumers of knowledge rather than active thinkers struggling to make sense of a complex world.
“I would ask you to reflect for a moment on your responsibilities and the contribution – or lack of one – that you are making to the kind of dialogue that would characterise a genuine democracy rather than a notional one.
Name Withheld (Forwarded, ibid)”
The goal of Media Lens is to promote rationality, compassion and respect for others. In writing letters to journalists, we strongly urge readers to maintain a polite, non-aggressive and non-squeaky tone.
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China vows to fight transnational crimes with the Philippines' condemns unfounded remarks
Chinese government maintains cooperation with Philippine agencies to fight transnational crimes
MANILA – The Chinese Embassy in Manila said the Chinese government joins the Philippine authorities in its fight against illegal and criminal activities and has maintained close cooperation with Manila-based agencies to crack down transnational crimes which produced fruitful results.
The Chinese Embassy issued a statement at 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, in response to media reports of Chinese nationals are involved in money laundering activities and pornography. The Embassy Spokesperson said the Embassy “has always been committed to safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens and the Philippines” in addition to the provision of consular service and protection to the best of its ability.
“The Embassy is willing to continue to strengthen communication and cooperation with the Philippine side in this regard,” the statement added.
However, the Embassy underscored its firm opposition to “any irresponsible remarks based on fake news” as it condemns groundless or unfounded allegations against China “out of ulterior political motives.”
Describing the individual illegal and criminal cases involving Chinese citizens as isolated incidents and “cannot represent the whole picture of China-Philippines relations.”
The statement further explained the China-Philippines relations have maintained a good momentum of development, “which serves the fundamental interest of the two peoples.”
“China is willing to work with the Philippines to push the comprehensive strategic cooperation to a new level,” the statement concluded. (Melo M. Acuña)
Photos taken during SCFM Wang Yi's courtesy call on President Rodrigo Duterte
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Ontonagon Council questioned on local issues
Skip Schulz
For the Gazette
Skip Schulz/For the Gazette Tom Hamilton, an Ontonagon Village property owner, questioned the village’s alleged ownership of a road on Rose Island, of which he states he has records going back to the 1800’s showing who owns the property in question.
For over a year, the Ontonagon Village Council has been questioned regarding numerous issues, including lawsuits and threats of lawsuits. The questions continued Monday night.
It all started with President Tony Smydra requiring everyone who speaks during Public Comment, including individuals they know and are taxpayers of the village, to state whether they are a resident or not.
This rule was questioned by Jeff Lemke.
“Jeff Lemke, Taxpayer, what is the purpose of the resident, non-resident?” he asked. “Are you saying that whether you are a resident or non-resident, what one says doesn’t matter?”
“We’re not saying that,” said Smydra. “We’re identifying who is a resident and who is not.”
“And the purpose of that is what?” asked Lemke.
Smydra did not respond.
Next to speak was Don Kullis who questioned why he has not heard back from village officials regarding the abandonment of Balsam Avenue.
“Non-resident, but taxpayer,” he said.
Balsam Avenue is a non-developed village-plotted street. Kullis wants to build a home on a portion of that village property off of Gorman Street.
Kullis first addressed the council back on Oct. 14.
“We’ve had several meetings, including a special meeting on that with Joe (Erickson, village manager), Elmer (Mark, trustee), others over this issue,” Kullis said. “I need to get some clarification soon what way this is going to go. I’d like to build a house there, but there are a lot of other spots I can build a home on.”
Kullis said he just wants to know where this issue stands.
“That’s all I’m asking,” he said.
Trustee Mike Mogen said that during the last meeting they had with neighbors of the property, one of the four adjoining property owners was opposed to the abandonment of the street.
“At that meeting, there is one resident that will not back down,” said Mogen. “Otherwise with your property, you have some very good neighbors.”
Mogen stated that one of the neighbors is willing to have his driveway torn up to get a sewer line to Kullis’s property.
“Is one person going to hold up some progress here?” Kullis asked.
Smydra said another special meeting will be held on the issue.
This was not the only property dispute at Monday’s meeting. Tom Hamilton also brought up the issue of ownership of the road on Rose Island. An issue he has spoken about at numerous Council Meetings. Once again, Smydra interrupted Hamilton and required him to identify himself and state whether he was a village resident.
“I’m not a resident, but I pay taxes in this town,” Hamilton said.
Hamilton directed his comments to Erickson.
“You should do some history on that Island,” said Hamilton. “You do not own that road.”
Hamilton also brought up the issue about the village putting in the kayak landing and asked why the village did not notify the residents of the Island on that project. He stated that he has records going back to the 1800’s dealing with Rose Island.
“You put the cart in front of the horse, because a couple of us are ready to have a lawsuit if we have too,” Hamilton said. “There’s two lots that go across that road. Now we came to an agreement on that kayak landing.”
Hamilton stated how he is in favor of development of Rose Island.
The village has settled out of court on one lawsuit last year on a personal matter, and has another lawsuit regarding payment of the dredging of the Ontonagon Marina.
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GVSU pulls wind research buoy from Lake Michigan, researchers thrilled with results
By Dave Alexander | dalexan1@mlive.com
MUSKEGON — As Grand Valley State University removed its wind research buoy from Lake Michigan's winter waters at the end of the year, it's clear that the scientific data being collected goes well beyond whether to place wind turbines in the lake.
Dave Alexander | The Muskegon ChronicleThe GVSU wind research buoy will now be on the Muskegon Channel wall for the winter, returning to Lake Michigan in early spring.
GVSU Michigan Alternative and Renewable Energy Center officials in Muskegon report that the research platform that had been four miles out in Lake Michigan just south of the Muskegon pierheads was a success.
Despite funding problems with the state of Michigan, the buoy will return to Lake Michigan in late March at a mid-lake point on the Michigan side of the state line, GVSU officials said.
It is the only research platform of its kind on the Great Lakes, university officials said.
The laser technology wind sensors provided second-by-second information of wind speed and direction at four heights. But wind quality is just one of the areas of data collection as the buoy gathered information for more than 100 different parameters, MAREC Director Arn Boezaart said.
“The information has been relayed in real time to the U.S. Weather Service office in Grand Rapids, and the meteorologists are thrilled with this new data,” Boezaart said. The platform gathers information that weather, Great Lakes, wildlife and other researchers will find valuable, he said.
The early conclusion before all the data is analyzed is that there was plenty of wind on the lake from Nov. 4 to Dec. 30, Boezaart said. The buoy recorded peak winds of more than 60 mph and 20-foot waves during that time.
“There were four or five major storm events … we had some tremendous weather during the two months,” Boezaart said. “The weather put the platform and the equipment through its paces. Everyone is thrilled with the results.”
But that doesn't mean wind turbines will be sprouting up on the lake anytime soon, if ever, Boezaart said. He said offshore wind farms are five to 10 years away at the earliest.
The MAREC platform project is not to support or oppose offshore wind development but is designed to provide scientific data if such decisions come before the public and the energy industry, he said.
“This is real science with real information that can be used 10-15 years from now,” Boezaart said. “We will now have wind data. Ten years from now, everything could be different with energy. We need the information to make the right decisions.”
KEEP AN EYE ON THE BUOY
• The NOAA Lake Michigan Field Station web cam captures the GVSU research platform in real time. Check it out.
Researchers have been able to monitor lake winds vs. the traditional anemometer clocking winds at the Muskegon Channel for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Lake Michigan Field Station.
“Out on the lake, we found more wind and it was more robust,” Boezaart said, unable to provide specific detail at this time. “The farther out in the lake and the higher up you go, the more wind we found and winds of better quality.”
Andrie Transportation of Muskegon brought the platform into the Muskegon Channel and has it sitting on the inner harbor wall adjacent to the NOAA field station. It will continue to operate through the winter, providing wind information right at the Lake Michigan shoreline, Boezaart said.
The Vindicator laser wind instrument by Catch the Wind of Virginia captured wind speed and direction at 164, 196, 246, 295 and 393 feet. The highest level of testing is considered “hub height” of a typical utility-grade wind turbine.
Arn Boezaart
The two-month test run of the buoy proved that data can be collected from a moving platform and that the laser-pulse technology worked in such an environment, Boezaart said. The platform was removed from the lake before ice formed this winter to protect the electronic equipment even as the buoy, manufactured by AXYS Technologies, could survive the winter conditions on Lake Michigan, Boezaart said.
Besides wind, the platform measures the electrical output of a solar cell and a small wind turbine, basic water quality, wave height and direction, lake currents, barometric pressure, and water and air temperatures, along with bird and bat activity. Michigan State University has sensors to detect birds and bats.
When the platform was brought back to the Muskegon harbor Dec. 30, Boezaart said that he and the Andrie crew saw a flock of ducks, thousands of birds flying low four miles off shore.
GVSU and its research partners from the University of Michigan received a financial blow for the $3.3 million project — a budget for the platform, equipment and three years of research and analysis. A Michigan Court of Appeals ruling in September ended a $1.3 million Michigan Public Service Commission grant for alternative energy after only $347,000 was spent.
The more than $1 million project shortfall — as the state money was a match to release federal funds from the Department of Energy — threatens 2012 and 2013 research, Boezaart said. GVSU will make sure that at least basic research will continue for 2012 as new financing or partners are found for the research, he said.
GVSU and its researcher partners will seek funding from the energy industry, public utilities, private foundations and other research institutions, Boezaart said.
Email: dalexander@muskegonchronicle.com
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Going into Budget 2018, between leaks and political instability, few expected Chancellor Philip Hammond would have surprises left to spring.
Under pressure to support No 10's 'end of austerity' message, bolstered by revised growth forecasts from the Office of Budget Responsibility, and safe in the knowledge that it could all go out of the window in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Chancellor gave the most eventful Budget speech of recent years.
There were commitments to increased public spending on emotive issues such as schools, high streets, hospitals, village halls, potholes and public toilets.
There was a crowd-pleasing swing at global tech giants in the form of a new UK digital services tax, coupled with a two-year cut in business rates for some independent shops, cafes and pubs.
Minimum wages are to increase, stamp duty relief for first-time buyers is extended, fuel duty remain frozen, as do duties on beer, cider and spirits - all gestures intended to signal that sacrifices made by the British public have paid off.
There were also many specific technical changes in both business and personal tax, including the headline measure of an increase to the personal allowance and the higher-rate threshold from April 2019, in line with last year's Conservative manifesto pledge, but delivered a year early.
But there are hidden thorns, too. For example, as long expected, IR35 reforms will be extended into the private sector, while entrepreneurs and lettings reliefs are being tightened up.
To understand how announcements made in the Budget on 29 October 2018 will affect your financial situation, read on.
Business - annual investment allowance to increase to £1m
Personal - income tax thresholds to rise
VAT - VAT-registration threshold to hold firm until 2022
Duties - fuel, spirits, some ciders, and beer duties remain frozen
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Mosaic Speakers Bureau member speaks out
News · 10 March 2011
Mosaic Speakers Bureau member Ikram Butt joined forces with West Yorkshire Police on Monday March 7 to warn young children and their parents against the dangers of drugs, violence and gun crime.
The community event was hosted by Frizinghall Primary School in Bradford and organised by the Community Support Unit of West Yorkshire Police.
PC Rory Romani, a firearms officer with the West Yorkshire Police and Steven Brady, a rehabilitated drug abuser inspired the children through their moving account of growing up as best friends in Thornton, Bradford and going on their separate paths to lead two very different lives.
Ikram then spoke of the focus Rugby gave him to keep away from negative influences. Giving the example of the motivation he gained from the enthusiasm of his late father, Ikram stressed the importance of the role parents should play in encouraging their children to take advantage of sporting opportunities.
Ikram Butt made history by becoming the first British Muslim to represent England at either rugby code when he appeared for England against Wales in the European Rugby League Championship in 1995. He is now back at the club where it all started, as part of the Leeds Rugby Foundation in the role of ‘Connecting Communities’ Manager.
Pav Singh, Bradford City Youth and FA County Coach and Chief Inspector Mabs Hussain of the West Yorkshire Police joined Ikram offering practical advice to the community on responding positively against negative influences.
To learn more about the Mosaic Speakers Bureau, click here
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September/October 2008 Issue
Q&A: James Hansen
James Hansen, head of NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies, on why CO2 should be declared a pollutant.
Jen Quraishi
Mother Jones: What will be the hardest thing to fix in the Bush administration’s legacy to science?
James Hansen: The hardest thing to fix will be the result of Bush reneging on his campaign promise to declare CO2 from power plants as a pollutant. It is practically impossible to retrieve the CO2 once it has been emitted. Much of it stays in the air more than 1,000 years. Because of his broken promise many coal-fired power plants were built, that would not otherwise have been built. Very hard to fix—there is a strong reluctance to bulldoze a new power plant that cost more than a billion dollars to build. Our great-grandchildren will suffer because of his broken promise.
MJ: What will be the easiest thing to fix?
JH: Restore the first line of the NASA mission statement: to understand and protect the home planet.
Amy Coney Barrett Set To Hear Case Against Shell—Her Dad’s Employer for 29 Years
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Major breakthrough technology in the project management space
A young Portuguese startup, planless.io, founded by Grégory STOOS a French entrepreneur, has just launched a new “intelligent” project management and collaboration platform offering, to companies all over the world, a disruptive new technology that will change the way companies and teams organize their work.
The project management space is flooded with tools, each one offering its unique way of managing projects and all competing for the best user experience. All these tools offer great ways to organize tasks, centralize information, and collaborate efficiently.
It is a very difficult task for any business to choose the right solution and it is years now that this space has not seen something brand new that could change the way teams organize and manage their work.
Planless.io created a tool that leverages Artificial intelligence to automatically plan work, allocate resources, and manage people’s workload. It is capable to find out, within millions or more possibilities, the best organization in a matter of milliseconds and to recalculate it at any change.
Until today, planning, tasks assignment, and workload management have all been managed manually and are very time-consuming and unoptimized. The rise of Agile methodologies aims to counter-balance these issues with more or less success.
The technological breakthrough proposed by planless.io will not only save a lot of time, make teams more productive, and allow them to focus on working the plan instead of planning the work; it also offers new possibilities in terms of work management that could see the emergence of new methodologies or improve actual ones.
The founder Gregory STOOS mentioned: “I’am excited and looking forward to witness the impact and changes with what we’ve created. The feedback we have from Beta users and our first customers are pretty impressive. They see on average a 30% increase in productivity and efficiency on their work if they were using other tools before and 65% on average for the ones new to project management tools. We’re very excited!”
The company is based in Lisbon, Portugal, and is actively looking for the right investors.
Grégory STOOS: “We are 100% bootstrapped and created this from our sweat and own funds in the last two and a half years. We are now looking to find the right partners to expand globally and put in place all the resources and support needed to help millions of companies benefit from what we have to offer”.
Planless.io not only offers its algorithm to plan work but proposes an all-in-one project management and collaboration platform that enables teams and companies to get their businesses to the next level.
Company website: https://planless.io
MIGRATE PARTNERS WITH MAJOR VISUAL ARTISTS TO CREATE REVERSIBLE FACE MASKS FOR CHARITY
Project will benefit the Refugee Community Kitchen by raising £10,000, which will supply 15,000 hot meals for the UK’s homeless.
Migrate Art, the art organization fundraising to support displaced and homeless people, has partnered with 10 major contemporary artists and illustrators to create limited editions of re-usable, reversible face masks.
Artists include the creative duo from FriendsWithYou, who have collaborated with Pharell Williams, J. Balvin and Alice + Olivia, as well as British artist Helen Beard, architecture and art polymath Richard Woods, and the king of doodling Jon Burgerman.
An initial set of five masks will be released on Monday June 1st, with a new design released every Monday at 11am for five concecutive weeks.
The masks will be sold for £19.99, or as packs of five for £79.99, and be produced with, and support an independent business in the UK, with all profits benefitting Migrate’s charity partners, Refugee Community Kitchen, who have been feeding homeless people in the UK throughout lockdown The campaign aims to raise £10,000 which would allow Refugee Community Kitchen to provide 15,000 meals.
The masks will be available for pre-sale through the Migrate website from Monday June 1st at 11am.
“This pandemic and lockdown has had a serious effect on charity funding, which ultimately negatively impacts the lives of the most vulnerable people in our societies. Refugee Community Kitchen have continued to put themselves at risk and have been out on the streets every week to feed the UK’s homeless- they are some of the unsung heroes of this crisis. When we saw for-profit businesses start to pre-sell face mask designs, we saw an opportunity to raise money for a good cause, and create a beautiful, high quality product with some of our favourite artists. We want to offer a more morally- balanced alternative for people and to put some positivity out into the world during a challenging time”
– Simon Butler, founder, Migrate Art
“Despite the chaos and devastation of the COVID-19 crisis, Refugee Community Kitchen has continued to serve nourishing food to people in need at points throughout the UK. In London and Edinburgh, we are carefully preparing and serving hot meals every week. We also provide food to vulnerable individuals, families, food banks and other food outreach projects. We are deeply committed to addressing food poverty in Northern France and the UK and continue to adapt our systems and procedures in order to best be of service moving forward. We need your support as more and more people feel the crushing impact of COVID-19. The demand for our food service continues to increase as the government scheme to putthe homeless in hotels has ended and more people lose their incomes.”
– Refugee Community Kitchen
“We are always looking for ways to help our fellow human. We feel wearing a mask is the safe and considerate measure to containing this virus, and we wanted people to be able to spread good vibes to themselves and others with our Little Cloud pattern.”
– Sam Borkson, Friends With You art to aid
‘I’m delighted to be building my ‘brick wall’ masks for Migrate Art , I initially worked with them on their Multicolour project last year and have kept up to date with the amazing work they do helping those affected by the ongoing migration crisis’
– Richard Woods, artist
‘It’s a privilege to help, in some small way, an organization such as Refugee Community Kitchen, who have helped many many people and fed millions. Helping and supporting others in need is the positive good-kindof-infectious we should be spreading around these days.’
-Jon Burgerman, artist and illustrator
About Migrate Art:
Migrate Art has raised has raised over £175,000 for their charity partners, which has funded projects that offer food, shelter, education and psychological support to tens of thousands of displaced people in the UK, France, Greece and Iraq. They collaborated by over 30 of the world’s leading artists including Anish Kapoor, Rachel Whiteread, Shepard Fairey, Antony Gormley, Mona Hatoum and many more. Simon Butler founded Migrate Art in 2016 after first visiting the Calais Jungle refugee camp in Northern France, and was later joined by Ian Syer through their mutual desire to use art to improve lives. Simon had previously worked in a number of London’s most prominent contemporary art galleries, including Newport Street Gallery, White Cube and Lazarides, and Ian is the founder of www.myartbroker.com, one of the UK’s leading online art market places.
About Refugee Community Kitchen:
Refugee Community Kitchen serves hot, nourishing meals to displaced people in the UK and France, having supported almost 3 million people since December 2015. Refugee Community Kitchen have delivered almost 3 million meals to homeless and displaced people in the last four years. Their operation started in Calais, but they now feed people across Northern France, throughout the UK and also in parts of Belgium. Although they had to stop their operations in France due to the French lockdown, they re-focused all their energies to feeding people in the UK. During this time when we are all vulnerable, people living on the streets become even more vulnerable. RCK help these exposed people in the most direct way possible- by providing regularly hot meals for anyone that needs them.
Initial 5 masks,
Monday June 1st 11am:
Kai & Sunny (16.5k followers)@kaiandsunny
Helen Beard (90.8k followers)@helenbeardart
Jon Burgerman (115k followers)@jonburgerman
Miaz Brothers (8.4k followers)@miazbrothers
Richard Woods (10.2k followers)@richardwoodsstudio
Subsequent weekly mask releases (order TBC):
Camille Wahala (153k followers)@camillewahala
Friends With You (134k followers)@friendswithyou
Craig & Karl (68k followers)@craigandkarl
Mike Perry (96k followers)@mikeperrystudio
Philip Colbert (17.7k followers)@philipcolbert
Swoon (148k followers)@swoonstud
@migrateart / www.migrateart.com / #masksformeals / press@migrateart.com
New free tool finally shows available delivery slots for all major UK supermarkets in one place
Delivery Slot Finder is a free chrome extension app that checks for supermarket delivery slots on your behalf. It supports all the major UK supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsburys, ASDA, Morrisons, Iceland, Waitrose & the Co-op.
As you can see in the short overview video on the Delivery Slot Finder website, a rare Sainsbury’s delivery slot was found whilst demonstrating the app. These slots are very difficult to find without the use of the tool.
The public release of the tool comes at a time when home delivery slots are still frustratingly difficult to find in the UK. By the time you’ve finished clicking through each of the sites and decided on which slot would work best for you, it’s probably already been taken by someone else. Delivery Slot Finder checks the supermarkets at the same time and shows you one aggregated view in under 30 seconds.
Built by software developer Rick Blyth initially to help family and friends find delivery slots during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now freely available for the public to use. The tool will always be free but there will soon be a premium version that will give notifications when it finds delivery slots for your favourite supermarkets.
Finally, the tool will shortly support checking for “Click and Collect” slots for those supermarkets that support it. Click and Collect is becoming more popular due to the way it helps minimise time spent in close proximity to other shoppers.
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Exide Announces Major Solar Partnership in Spain
By Abby Chinery
In Parenting
Battery manufacturer Exide Technologies, a global provider of stored electrical energy solutions, has announced a major new solar installation to power its factory at San Esteban de Gormaz in Soria, Spain. The installation will enable Exide to draw much of its power from renewable sources at the site, leading to large reductions in CO2 emissions. The landmark project will be delivered through a 15-year agreement with international energy group EDP, and follows a similar solar partnership between Exide and EDP in Portugal announced earlier in the year.
“We are excited to join with EDP on another landmark venture in renewable energy,” said Stefan Stübing at Exide, “Energy-intensive industries will have to rely increasingly on sustainable sources like solar, and our new photovoltaic plant with EDP shows the scale of what is possible. Not only will it reduce our carbon emissions, highlighting our commitment to sustainability, it will also improve our operating efficiency and performance.”
The project will involve the installation of a photovoltaic plant for self-consumption using around 4,000 solar panels. EDP España will develop and deliver the plant as a turnkey operation, supplying and assembling its parts and equipment and handling all maintenance and necessary documentation. An energy management system will allow Exide to monitor the energy being generated and how it is used in real time. EDP will run the plant for 15 years, after which Exide will take ownership.
The photovoltaic plant, with equipment generating 1.3 MWp of power, will enable Exide to draw a significant amount of its annual power needs from solar. This will allow the battery giant to reduce its CO2 emissions and improve its environmental footprint. The project is a clear sign of the growing momentum behind solar power as a real and sustainable solution for companies facing uncertainty over the future of fossil fuels.
The new contract was signed at Exide’s Spanish headquarters in Azuqueca de Henares, Guadalajara, by Stefan Stübing, president EMEA at Exide, and Javier Sáenz de Jubera, commercial general director of EDP España. It strengthens the relationship between the two companies, which already partner on a similar plant in Portugal – EDP’s largest solar energy project in that country.
According to Sáenz de Jubera at EDP España, the contract “signifies the possibilities of self-consumption as one of the biggest challenges the energy sector is facing. Solar power is already a solution for companies and will continue to be so in the future, as it offers many advantages: it increases competitiveness, reduces the power bill and optimises energy efficiency, while reinforcing the client’s commitment to sustainability.”
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Reps Demands More Security Around Lake Chad Region
December 17, 2020 December 18, 2020 Web DeskComment(0)
The House of Representatives has urged the government to direct the country’s security forces to beef up personnel and equipment around Lake Chad region.
This was contained in a motion adopted at plenary pertaining to the gruesome attack and killings of innocent Nigerians in two refugees’ camps in Diffa Region of Niger Republic.
Mallam Bukar Gana, a member from Borno State while presenting the motion expressed concern over the critical situation of Nigerian refugees in the region.
“With the cold and harsh harmattan weather, lack of shelter and food among others, the people are on the verge of a massive humanitarian disaster.
“I am worried that if urgent steps are not taken by the Federal Government, more people may lose their lives, most importantly the vulnerable ones and the elderly” Mallam Gana said.
While commending the efforts of the Nigerian and Nigerien governments towards the plight of the refugees, the lawmakers urged the government to implement a coordinated mechanism to return the displaced refugees.
On Saturday, Boko Haram Insurgents stormed Tumbur town in Niger Republic where many Nigerian Refugees are taking shelter, killing over thirty people.
Source: Voice of Nigeria
Nigeria congratulates ex-Minister for winning Food Prize laureate
October 19, 2017 comment user
President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria remains proud of its former Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina for winning the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate.Adesina, who is the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), will today Thursday, …
Edo govt expands Okungbowa-led transition committee
BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has expanded the Transition Committee earlier constituted on 9th October 2020, under the chairmanship of Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq. to include more members. In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment of new members of the committee takes immediate effect. […]
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Truck Driver Attacks Firefighter After Plowing Into Cars, Injuring 9: FDNY
Published October 22, 2017 • Updated on October 23, 2017 at 2:53 am
The box truck hit the cars on 10th Avenue on Sunday afternoon
Nine people were injured in the crash, four of them seriously
The driver of the truck was arrested after allegedly jumping into a firetruck and attacking a firefighter
Nine people were injured, four of them seriously, when a box truck careened into multiple cars on the West Side of Manhattan Sunday and the truck's driver attacked a firefighter, authorities said.
The box truck crashed into the vehicles at 10th Avenue and West 43rd Street around 12:30 p.m.
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Photos from the scene appear to show the driver of the box truck fighting with firefighters inside the cabin of a firetruck.
The truck driver was arrested after jumping into a firetruck and attacking a firefighter after the crash, according to the FDNY. It's unclear what led to the alleged attack, but witnesses say the driver may have been trying to steal the firetruck.
Video on Twitter appears to show the driver inside the firetruck as a group of firefighters try to yank him out. Dozens of onlookers gathered around to watch as the chaos unfolded.
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Another video from the scene shows a black sedan partially severed by the impact of the crash. It appeared at least one or two other vehicles was also hit by the box truck.
The nine people who were injured were taken to Bellevue and St. Luke’s hospitals.
One patient was in serious condition and three others were in serious but stable condition. Five more people, including the firefighter, suffered minor injuries, authorities said.
Police haven't said what charges the truck driver may face.
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Rioting has spread across London on a third night of violence, with unrest flaring up in other English cities.
An extra 1,700 police officers were deployed in London, where shops were looted and buildings were set alight.
Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester and Bristol also experienced disturbance.
The prime minister has returned early from his holiday to discuss the unrest, which first flared on Saturday after a peaceful protest in Tottenham over the fatal shooting of a man by police.
At least 334 people have been arrested and 69 charged following the riots across London over the past three days, Scotland Yard has said.
Three people were arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of attempted murder after a police officer was injured by a car in Brent, north west London, while trying to stop suspected looters
In other developments:
David Cameron will chair the government's emergency committee Cobra to discuss the riots and will also meet Home Secretary Theresa May and Metropolitan Police Acting Commissioner Tim Godwin
All tube stations in the capital that were closed due to the riots have now re-opened however there is a police cordon at one entrance to Ealing Broadway
The Tramlink service between East Croydon and Wandle Park has been suspended as a result of the fire at Reeves Corner
Elsewhere, 100 people have been arrested in Birmingham after scores of youths rampaged through the shopping area, smashing windows and looting from shops
West Midlands Police also confirmed that a police station in Holyhead Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, was on fire
There were reports of cars being damaged in Manchester and of up to200 youths with masks roaming through Toxteth in Liverpool
Police in Bristol said they were dealing with outbreaks of disorder involving about 150 people
Met commander Christine Jones said: "The violence we have seen is simply inexcusable.
At the scene
Alix KroegerBBC News, in Hackney
In a lane off Mare Street the wreckage of a burnt-out car still smoulders, surrounded by riot police.
I was talking to one young man who had received on his BlackBerry a list of places where he said there will be further trouble tonight.
He didn't tell me which places and stressed it is speculation. But he and a friend told me frustration with poverty in the area was boiling over.
On Mare Street there is the sound of crunching as police vans run over broken glass. Much of it from a bottle bank which was overturned providing makeshift missiles for rioters who lobbed the bottles at police.
Trouble in the heart of Hackney
"Ordinary people have had their lives turned upside down by this mindless thuggery. The Met will ensure that those responsible will face the consequences of their actions and be arrested."
Monday's violence started in Hackney after a man was stopped and searched by police but nothing was found.
In the first outbreak of violence, groups of people began attacking the police in Hackney at about 16:20 BST, throwing rocks and a bin at officers.
Police cars were smashed by youths armed with wooden poles and metal bars.
Looters also smashed their way into shops, including a JD Sports store, before being dispersed by police.
Nine police forces from other parts of the country assisted in providing support, as well as the City of London Police and British Transport Police.
However, eyewitnesses have reported that as trouble spread across the city, there were often few police officers around when violence flared.
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Cilostazol, Isosorbide Mononitrate Combination Well-Tolerated in Lacunar Stroke
An escalating, combination dose of isosorbide mononitrate and cilostazol was shown to be well tolerated, with 72% of patients achieving full or ≥50% partial doses, the primary outcome, by the end of the 8-week treatment period.
Joanna M. Wardlaw, CBE, FRCP, FRSE, FMedSci
When the dose is escalated, a combination approach of 25-mg isosorbide mononitrate and 100-mg cilostazol (Pletal, Cadila Pharmaceuticals) has been shown in a study to be well tolerated, without any safety concerns, in patients with lacunar stroke.1
Ultimately, in this trial of 57 patients, dubbed the LACI-1 trial, the majority of patients achieved a full (64%) or over half (87%) dose, with no difference between cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate, nor between the use of single or dual drugs. Initially, headache and palpitations increased, though they declined in a similar fashion for the combination and single drug groups. There was no between-group difference in blood pressure, pulse-wave velocity, hemoglobin, or platelet function.
“[Isosorbide mononitrate and cilostazol] are known to have promising effects to help the small blood vessels function better to deliver oxygen to the brain, and to help the brain wiring to repair. They might work even better together,” lead author Joanna M. Wardlaw, CBE, FRCP, FRSE, FMedSci, Chair of Applied Neuroimaging, Head of Neuroimaging Sciences and Edinburgh Imaging, University of Edinburgh, told NeurologyLive. “The first step was to see if patients with small vessel disease could take the drugs, to get some evidence for safety and efficacy and to lay the infrastructure for larger trials.”
Lacunar stroke, a small vessel disease (SVD) manifestation, differs pathologically from other ischemic stroke subtypes, with no long-term preventions developed specifically for it. Although, these agents have mechanism of action relevant to the prevention of SVD progression, with 5 trials in Asian countries showing a relationship between cilostazol and reduced incidence of recurrent stroke (odds ratio [OR], 0.64; 95% CI, 0.51 to 0.79; n = 4780), as well as dementia (adjusted hazard ratio [HR], 0.75; 95%CI 0.61 to 0.92; P <.001 for dose trend; n = 9148).
“Small vessel disease is the commonest cause of vascular dementia and also worsens symptoms in Alzheimer disease,” Wardlaw explained. “Patients have a high risk of recurrent stroke and also of cognitive decline after lacunar stroke. There are no established treatments to prevent or treat small vessel disease. The authors did a big search for treatments that might help to prevent small vessel disease stroke and dementia and found the two drugs tested here in the LACI-1 trial.”
In the LACI-1 trial, the full cohort was randomized to 1 of 4 groups: a combination group with a delayed start of treatment (n = 15), a combination group with no delay (n = 14), an isosorbide mononitrate only group (n = 15), and a cilostazol only group (n = 13). The 97% (n = 55) were taking clopidogrel (Plavix, Bristol-Myers Squibb) for secondary stroke prevention and 3% (n = 2) were taking aspirin.
All told, 72% (n = 40) were taking full or partial doses, the primary outcome, by the end of the 8-week treatment period. Tolerance was slightly better for isosorbide mononitrate alone, with 87% (n = 13) achieving a full or partial dose compared to 69% (n = 9) of those on cilostazol alone (any isosorbide mononitrate versus no isosorbide mononitrate achieving full dose: OR, 3.77; 95% CI, 0.98 to 14.46; P = .053; any cilostazol versus no cilostazol achieving full dose: OR, 0.39; 95% CI, 0.11 to 1.34, P = .14). Combination groups showed similar tolerance to the individual groups (combination versus one drug alone achieving full dose: OR, 0.84; 95% CI, 0.27 to 2.64; P = .77).
“We were surprised, but pleased, that the patients were able to take both drugs together without getting any worse adverse effects,” Wardlaw said. “We were pleased to find evidence of the blood vessels working a bit better. There were no unexpected findings.”
The only differences between the groups were that pulse rate (mean difference [MD], 6.4; 95% CI, 1.2 to 11.7; P = .02) and platelet count (MD 35.7; 95% CI, 2.8 to 68.7; P = .03) were higher, and white matter hyperintensities were reduced more (Chi-square P = .007) with cilostazol versus no cilostazol.
"There hasn't been a new drug for dementia for 15 years, so finding evidence that these cheap existing drugs could prevent dementia after a stroke would be a huge breakthrough,” James Pickett, PhD, head of Research at Alzheimer's Society, said in a statement.2 “It's promising to see that these two drugs are safe to use and we'll be excited to see the results of the next stage of testing in a couple of years, which will show whether these drugs can be an effective treatment."
1. Blair GW, Appleton JP, Flaherty K, et al. Tolerability, safety and intermediary pharmacological effects of cilostazol and isosorbide mononitrate, alone and combined, in patients with lacunar ischaemic stroke: The LACunar Intervention-1 (LACI-1) trial, a randomised clinical trial. EClinical Medicine. Published online April 23, 2019. doi: 10.1016/j.eclinm.2019.04.001.
2. Drugs to prevent stroke and dementia show promise in early trial [press release]. Edinburgh, Scotland: University of Edinburgh; Published April 25, 2019. eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2019-04/uoe-dtp042419.php. Accessed April 26, 2019.
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AKG C1000 S review
Swiss army mic
By Trevor Curwen 14 October 2013
A sound choice for a dependable and affordable all-rounder small-diaphragm condenser.
Runs off batteries as well as phantom power, Rugged build quality. Versatility as it can lend itself to a variety of tasks.
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AKG's C1000 S, now in a new mkIV version, has over the years been a popular choice for anyone looking for a multi-purpose small-diaphragm condenser that can take on a number of tasks both in the studio, onstage and out in the field.
The C1000 S is a back-electret design. One consequence of this is that it doesn't have to have phantom power as its power source, being able to run instead from battery power if needed, and thus useful in field recording situations where supplying phantom power could be problematical.
There's an on-off switch for the battery and you should get 120 hours use from a set. A red status LED flashes momentarily to let you know that the batteries are in good condition. The top half of the microphone, which includes the wire mesh cap, unscrews easily from the rest of the body, allowing access to the battery compartment.
Taking it apart
Taking off the top half of the mic body also gives you access to some adjustments - inside you'll find switches for a 10dB pad and for bass cut courtesy of a filter that rolls off frequencies below 80Hz.
There are also two other possibilities taken care of by a pair of small plastic appendages that can be clipped over the capsule before screwing the body back together. The first of these is a polar pattern converter that changes the mic's pickup pattern from cardioid to hypercardioid. The second is a presence boost adapter that is designed to improve intelligibility of speech by boosting the mic's sensitivity by about 5dB between 5kHz and 9kHz.
"First impressions of the C1000 S are that it's rugged like a dynamic mic but with extra top end"
First impressions of the C1000 S are that it's rugged like a dynamic mic but with extra top end. On a hi-hat the C1000 S captures all the crispness and sizzle you'd need without getting overly harsh and it is also eminently capable of being an overhead mic on the kit.
Of course the way you approach recording a drumkit depends how many mics you have but the C1000 S is a definite asset however many you have, either in an overhead role (singly or in a pair) or as a spot mic on hat or ride.
We also got great results on acoustic guitar pointing at the end of the fretboard a few inches out. If you are an advocate of using two mics on an acoustic guitar, a pair of these would do the job and doubtless would come in useful for other stereo micing tasks.
Putting the C1000 S in context, with adequate resources a first choice condenser pair for all-round studio work would be a pair of AKG's C414s but if the budget won't stretch, the C1000 S could provide fairly polished results in that workhorse role for around a quarter of the cost.
We reckon this is one pretty versatile mic and reasonably-priced, so who is the C1000 S for? Well, for general studio use it's a great asset to have in the mic cupboard; two would be even better and provide an affordable source of decent stereo micing.
It's also a solid choice if you make field recordings; the battery power being the essential feature, but ruggedness also being paramount. Plus the C1000 S's gold capsule and XLR plugs make it humidity-proof for all environments - now's your chance to record yourself singing in the shower...
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Gear Of The Year: Best virtual instrument of 2020
MusicTech.net - 30th December 2020
Software developers blow our minds every year with their innovative and expansive virtual instruments. But this one, in particular, made our jaw drop this year.
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Vintage Rewind: EMI REDD.51
Designed in-house by EMI, the REDD.51 marked a huge step forward in what could be achieved in one particularly famous studio.
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The REDD.51 made its appearance in Abbey Road’s Studio Two in 1964. Photo: Hannes Beiger (www.herrbieger.de)
Fifty years ago, on 5 October, 1962, a musical milestone occurred with the release of the first Beatles record, Love Me Do, recorded at EMI’s Studio Two at Abbey Road in north London. Like the vast majority of Beatles recordings, the first two Pink Floyd albums and countless 60s pop hits, it was recorded on one of EMI’s in-house-designed REDD series of desks.
The Record Engineering Development Department (REDD) was a design team set up and headed by Abbey Road Technical Engineer Len Page in 1955, primarily to design mixing consoles that could be used to make stereo recordings. At the end of 1958 the department launched its REDD.37 console, the valve-driven desk used to record that historic first single by the Fab Four. Although this model has become known as ‘The Beatles’ Console’, a revised design – the REDD.51 – was installed in Abbey Road’s Studio Two early into their career, in January 1964.
In essence, the REDD.37 and .51 designs were similar; the latter model was a sleeker design that made use of REDD47 amplifiers in place of the earlier model’s Siemens V-72S units. Both mixers featured 14 Painton quadrant faders, which controlled the signal level of eight microphone input channels, two auxiliary channels and the four centrally placed faders that controlled the outputs to the 4-track tape machine. These four Main Faders operated in a similar way to the subgroups or busses found on modern-day consoles. Each fader could be routed to any of the four tracks on the Telefunken and Studer tape recorders used at Abbey Road, or any combination could be assigned to a single track.
The eight input channels could each receive two microphone sources, selectable via an Input Source switch. For channels 1–3 and 6–8, only one microphone could be used at any given time, so the selector was useful only to compare the relative merits of the two sources. However, channels 4 and 5 allowed both microphone inputs to be used, with an attenuation control for the second microphone to adjust the level before being sent to a Main Fader. Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick often used this feature on Ringo Starr’s drum track, with the main overhead AKG D19C appearing on channel 4, coupled with a Neumann KM56 underneath the snare drum on 4A. Any EQ applied to the channel would affect both mics.
The REDD.51 featured two types of EQ – ‘Pop’ and ‘Classic’ – both of which provided 10dB of shelving boost or cut at 100Hz. The ‘Classic’ treble EQ was also a shelving boost and cut at 10kHz, while the ‘Pop’ equaliser behaved as a peak-boost EQ centred around 5kHz, and a shelving-cut EQ at 10kHz. As these EQ options were quite limited, EMI designed an outboard ‘Presence Box’ to be used in conjunction with the desk; the RS127 provided 10dB of boost and cut at 2.7kHz, 3.5kHz and 10kHz.
Other knobs and switches found on the console included dedicated echo sends and returns with comprehensive monitoring facilities, and various styles of pan pots, including a unique ‘Spreader’, which controlled the width of the stereo image. The phase of stereo recordings was monitored by a Stereo Correlator meter positioned between four large VU meters, which monitored the four main outputs and 4-track tape monitor returns.
The four centrally placed faders that controlled the outputs to the 4-track tape machine.
The REDD series of valve mixing consoles were much-loved by the engineers at Abbey Road throughout the 1960s. When EMI unveiled their new 3M 8-track recorder in 1968, the REDD.51’s limited number of channels forced the company to retire them in favour of their new, solid-state TG12345 Console, which was installed in the control room of Studio Two in November of that year.
Although the new desk was considerably bigger than the REDD.51 and included comprehensive EQ and compressor/limiters on each channel, many engineers – Geoff Emerick included – found its sonic abilities lacking. The glorious all-valve sound of the REDD.51, the desk that set the benchmark for the sound of the 60s, was lost forever to a transistorised world.
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Florida Gators, SEC spring sports canceled through March 30 due to coronavirus
Image Credit: ESPN Images
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads across the United States, sports leagues, conferences and teams are taking swift action. With the NBA and MLS suspending their seasons, every major conference canceling their league basketball tournaments and the 2020 NCAA Tournament announcing that fans will not be permitted to attend the entirety of its event, the Southeastern Conference has made a move of its own.
The SEC announced Thursday afternoon that regular-season and championship competition “for teams in all sports” will be canceled until March 30 due to the spread of coronavirus. However, the cancelation of participation “does not apply to teams and individuals in NCAA competition, at this time.”
On Wednesday night, Florida announced that all spring football practices will be closed to fans. Practice is set to begin on Monday, and the Gators had previously intended to open six practices — three to the public and three others to various groups. The SEC’s decision does not affect spring football at this time.
A Florida spokesman confirmed that no decision has been made regarding the 2020 Orange & Blue Debut. The Gators’ spring game is currently scheduled for Saturday, April 18.
Florida was set to face Georgia at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday in the Gators’ first game of the now-canceled 2020 SEC Tournament. Kentucky was awarded the automatic bid from the league to the NCAA Tournament.
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Chris Rock Creates a List of His 13 Favorite Standup Comedy Specials
in Comedy | September 30th, 2016 2 Comments
We know Ellen DeGeneres as the superstar host of her own talk show and the voice of cuddly, forgetful fish Dory. No doubt many of her younger fans have no idea she was a standup comic, before The Ellen DeGeneres Show, before even the 90s sitcom Ellen, which mostly gets mentioned for the “coming out” episode that supposedly ended her career almost two decades ago. But even if all the TV and movie stardom had never come her way, comedians like Chris Rock might still remember Ellen as one of their favorite standup comics.
Rock adds DeGeneres to his list of “Favorite Standup Specials” for her 2003 HBO performance Here and Now, which you can see in part above. “Most comics just talk about what they see,” he writes, “This is the first time I heard somebody talk about what they felt.” Ellen works clean, and in that respect she’s in a minority on Rock’s list (she’s also the only woman). Even the comedian Rock compares to Andy Griffith— “Blue Collar” comic Ron White—gets a raunchy asterisk next to that reference. And indeed, he’s both down home and dirty. So what connects the comedians on Rock’s list?
Aside from the fact that they’re all big names, not much, it seems. In choosing these 13 specials, Rock seems drawn not to a particular genre or brand of humor, but to the skillful, moving performance of comedy: dirty, clean, political, topical, observational—it’s all good as long as it’s funny. A good comic can make ‘em laugh by riffing on the mundane annoyances of daily life, or by telling uncomfortable truths with a smile like Dave Chappelle, above, whose special Killin’ Them Softly also appears on Rock’s list of favorites.
Like Rock, Chappelle knows his comedy history, and fans of The Chappelle Show know too—at least when it comes to the legendary Paul Mooney, a comedian’s comedian and onetime writer for Richard Pryor. Mooney’s special Jesus is Black. So Was Cleopatra. Know Your History makes the list for “more edge than anything you are ever going to see.” And his onetime boss Pryor gets top billing for the “perfect” Live in Concert 1979—“what every comic is striving for,” says Rock, “and we all fall very short.”
Speaking of truth-tellers, the great George Carlin makes the list for his special Jammin’ in New York. Carlin spared no one, and comedians love him for it, even if few people have the courage or the wit to do what he did. Rock has come close, with routines that make people laugh as they squirm in their seats. His delivery is all his own, but we can see Carlin’s bristling social critique in his act as much as Richard Pryor’s riffs on race and sex.
Other big names on the list include Steve Harvey, Eddie Murphy, the-once-beloved Bill Cosby, George Lopez (“the Mexican Richard Pryor and Bill Cosby at the same time”), and even Andrew Dice Clay for his The Day the Laughter Died, “a comedy album only a comedian could love.”
But it isn’t solely about laughter or candor for Rock; as he noted in his Ellen pick, it’s also about feeling, and in the case of one special, Billy Crystal’s one-man-show 700 Sundays, the comedy sits side-by-side with pathos. Drawn from a bittersweet autobiography of the same title, Crystal’s show premiered in 2004 and was revived in 2013 and filmed by HBO (trailer above). “Brilliant, touching and f*cking funny,” says Rock, “First time in my life I cried at a comedy show.”
Rounding out the list is Sam Kinison, whose unforgettably unhinged role in Rodney Dangerfield’s Back to School brought thousands of curious new fans to his classic album Louder than Hell. “The last original comic,” says Rock. “Most comics are derivatives of Pryor, Cosby, or Seinfeld. Sam reminded you of Billy Graham.” I’d say he was more Jimmy Swaggart, if Jimmy Swaggart screamed obscenities at starving children. See Rock’s full list below.
Richard Pryor Live In Concert 1979
Paul Mooney: Jesus Is Black. So Was Cleopatra
Dave Chappelle: Killin’ Them Softly
Eddie Murphy: Delirious
Bill Cosby: Himself
George Carlin: Jammin’ in New York
George Lopez: America’s Mexican
Steve Harvey: One Man
Billy Crystal: 700 Sundays
Andrew Dice Clay: The Day the Laughter Died
Ron White: They Call Me Tater Salad
Ellen DeGeneres: Here and Now
Sam Kinison: Louder Than Hell
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NANO OPTICS BERLIN
Neutron Optics
Reflection zone plates
The company commercially offers custom-designed reflection zone plates (RZP) and 2-dimensional variable line space (VLS) gratings based on total external reflection on lamellar diffraction structures.
The standard substrate size is 100 mm (L) x 30 mm (W) x 10 mm, (H) super-polished down to 0.2 nm, with slope errors below 0.1 arc sec rms.
Other sizes are possible upon request.
Technological features:
Energy range 10 eV – 2000 eV
Absolute efficiency up to 20% (10 eV – 600 eV) and up to 10% (600 eV – 2000 eV)
Experimentally confirmed energy resolving power up to 2000.
Minimal focal distance 70 mm
Laminar profile line density up to 5000 l/mm, profile depth (5 nm – 200 nm) ± 0.5 nm
2D VLS gratings with 1000% or more period variation
Planar and curved substrates possible upon request.
Aberration corrected gratings for Hattrick -Underwood spectrometers
Single RZP multi-channel spectrometer optics
Special optics for fs spectroscopy
Time-delay compensating monochromators
Synchrotron radiation Femto-second monochromator
The FemtoSpeX beamline at BESSY II was constructed and commissioned, fulfilling the directions of present and future scientific demands in the field of ultra-fast time-resolved X-ray spectroscopy [1]. As its main constituents, the beamline contains a monochromator, based on a multi-channel reflection zone plates array (RZPA), as well as an end station to calibrate the beamline and to perform time-resolved experiments as shown in figure 1. The optical element (RZPA, yellow) can be translated perpendicular to the optical axis, to select a specific RZP and in this way another photon energy range. A laser – coupled into the X-ray beam line (orange) – as a principle component of the setup, enables pump-probe experiments with a variable pump wavelength from the UV to the far IR at a high numerical aperture (NA).
Figure 1. Layout of the “slicing“ reflection zone plate monochromator (RZPM) at the FemtoSpeX beamline with RZP (yellow) and laser in the visible spectral range (orange).
The Si wafer with the RZPA depicted in figure 2(a), is shown along the direction from the source to the detector. The high energy RZPs (Co, Ni, Gd, Dy) are located on the left side (Figure 2a) and are separated from the low energy ones (Fe, Mn, O, N) by a 5 mm wide gap. The RZP “FeHR” was designed for a wavelength resolving power of lambda/delta lambda = 2000. The spectra recorded with this RZP are shown in figure 2 (b). Time resolution is of 150 fs.
Figure 2. (a) RZP array, designed for the FemtoSpeX beamline. (b) Transmission spectra recorded following the transmission through a diverse range of thin films on Si3N4 membranes.
This unique setup relies on a scheme with one optical element, an “off-axis” RZP. The
constructed slicing beamline thus offers a greater than 20-fold transmission efficiency enhancement with respect to alternative monochromatisation schemes based on lower-order diffractive elements.
High harmonic generator (HHG) monochromators
For the first time, a novel approach for the monochromatization and focusing of HHG sources in the vacuum ultraviolet and soft X-ray regime – as generated by femtosecond lasers operating in the near-infrared spectral region – was developed and realized with a single optical element, that is the RZP [2].
Figure 3. (a) Schematic representation of the experimental setup, labels: (I) iris diaphragm, (W) quarter wave plate, (L) RZP, (DP) differential pump, (A) aperture, (F) Al foil, (ZP) zone plate, (S) slit, (P) movable photo diode, (TM) toroidal mirror, (M) movable plane mirror, (D) position sensitive detector, (TOF) electron time-of-flight spectrometer. (b) Photo of the reflection zone plate array for the 17th, 19th and 21st harmonics of 800 nm.
The “off-axis” RZPs, used as focusing monochromators, allow optimizing the trade-off between energy resolution and temporal dispersion of the femtosecond pulses efficiently. In the design according to figure 3(a), a single harmonic with an effective pulse length of 45 fs is selected. Hence, high transmission efficiency (about 28% at 32.55 eV) and a simplified handling of the XUV beam result from these capabilities.
The RZPs of the monochromator according to figure 3(b) have been designed for the selection of a specific harmonic with an optimal trade-off between energy and time resolution. This relation corresponds to the criterion of the Fourier transform of the generated pulses: In particular, the initial XUV pulse duration in the present setup was 25 fs, while the choice of a spectral resolving power was lambda/delta lambda = 167 just entailed a temporal stretching that was comparable to the length of the
transmitted pulses. The balance between energy and time resolution can be adjusted within a single RZP by the usage of cutouts with different line densities. This ensures a flexible application of an RZP based monochromator.
X-ray laser spectroscopy of highly diluted materials
The spectroscopy at the L-edge of 3d transition metals provides important information related to the electronic structure of molecules/materials and has been used in numerous fields. Nevertheless, thus far, it has rarely been applied to study dilute aqueous systems such as metalloenzymes, due to high susceptibilities to radiation damage and the lack of suitable high collection efficiency detection systems. In the developed spectrometer, the fluorescence signal (Mn L2/3) is focused into the (-1) order of the RZP diffraction grating and the background from the O K-edge is spatially separated as a blurred line [3].
The polarization axis of the FEL pulses is highlighted by the dotted blue arrow in figure 4. On the right, a Mn2+ L2/3-edge fluorescence spectrum (“partial fluorescence yield”, PFY) of a fixed MnO sample is shown. The insets in the presentation of the spectrum depict CCD detector recordings for FEL excitation energy below (upper image, no fluorescence) and above the Mn Ledge (lower image, with signal). Here, a highly efficientRZP-based spectrometer was produced, optimized for the discrimination of the signal near the Mn L-edge from the predominant background at the O K-edge, which originates from the water and from proteins.
Figure 4. (a) Experimental setup of the highly efficient RZP spectrometer with a perspective view of the CCD and (b) measured spectrum of Mn L2/3.
For the first time, spectra from dilute Mn-containing samples in aqueous environments were acquired using a new spectrometer with 3D structured optics at an FEL – specifically at the “Linac Coherent Light Source” (LCLS) in Stanford. This facility provides bright, ultrashort Xray pulses, which allow spectral signatures ofsamples that are susceptible to radiation damage to be recorded without interference from photoproductsusing a “measure before destroy” data collection principle.
Low-energy X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy in scanning electron microscope (SEM)
A new concept for a wavelength dispersive X-ray spectrometer (WDS) at an SEM was also developed.
The WDS instrument shown in figure 5a, and described below, was designed to cover an energy band from 45 eV to 1150 eV by means of an RZPA equipped with a laminar profile. Additional optics were not required. The proposed WDS may be used simultaneously with other detectors, along with additional ones e.g. together with a secondary electron detector.
Figure 5a. WDS instrument (a), flanged to (b) a scanning electron microscope of the type “Zeiss EVO® 40”
This spectrometer allowed us to detect the Li K-edge emission from sample surfaces of metallic Lithium via scanning electron microscopy (see figure5b). In this way, it was successfully demonstrated that this WDS instrument provides new possibilities for the chemical analysis of a wide variety of novel functional materials and fundamental research on compounds, especially those containing Li [4].
Figure 5b. Normalized spectrum of metallic Li with a distribution at the Fermi edge (dashed).
XANES transmission spectroscopy with a laser produced plasma (LPP) source
By means of adapted, “off-axis” operated reflection zone plates, fine structure X-ray absorption spectra were recorded within a measurement time of 1.2 ns near the K-edge of C and N, respectively (figure 6).
Figure 6 Experimental setup with the LPP source (left). Its broadband radiation is focused and dispersive imaged onto a CCD camera. On the right, NEXAFS spectra from N in a Si3N4 membrane are depicted: The characteristic NEXAFS signatures are already distinguishable in the single pulse spectrum [5].
The transmission experiments were performed with a laboratory-based laser-driven plasma source thatfacilitated time-resolved measurements. A resolving power of E/delta E ~ 950 was demonstrated at the corresponding absorption edges. Considering figure 6, the comparison of single shot spectra with longer-term acquisitions proved that all characteristics of the used reference samples (Si3N4 and polyimide) could be resolved in 1.2 ns.
High resolution X-ray spectroscopy
A newly designed compact and flexible soft X-ray spectrometer for resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) is presented in studies within an energy range from 380 eV to 410 eV, which includes the K alpha emission lines of vital elements like nitrogen [6]. An off-axis reflection zone plate (RZP) has been used as the wavelength selective element with a maximum line density of 10000 l/mm. A higher energy resolution over a broader range of ± 15 eV around the designed energy was achieved by displacing the RZP. Additionally, for the first time, an actual optical side effect, the so-called chromatic aberration was exploited to increase the energy resolution. First results show a resolving power in the order of 1300 for photon energy of 395 eV, which is comparable to a commercial varied line spacing grating (VLS).
X-ray fluorescence lines of life relevant elements of carbon, nitrogen and oxygen are located in the soft X-ray regime and call for suitable spectrometer devices. In this work, we present a high resolution spectrum ofliquid water, recorded with a soft X-ray spectrometer based on a reflection zone plate design (RZP) [7]. The RZP based spectrometer for 526 eV designed energy is shown in figure 7a offersextremely high detection efficiency and at the same time as high energy resolution. It was possible reproduce the well-known splitting of liquid water in the lone pair regime with 10 s acquisition time.The RZP based spectrometer for 277 eV is shown in figure 7b.
Figure 7a. The RZP based spectrometer for 526 eV with meridional variation of line space density from 2953 l/mm to 3757 l/mm.
Figure 7b. The RZP based spectrometer for 277 eV with meridional variation of line space density from 1555 eV l/mm to 1978 l/mm.
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Association between Dry Eye Disease and Psychological Stress among Paramedical Workers in Korea
Joon Young Hyon ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0003-3620-15361 na1,
Hee Kyung Yang1 na1 &
Sang Beom Han ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-3931-239X2
Scientific Reports volume 9, Article number: 3783 (2019) Cite this article
This study was performed to evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of dry eye disease (DED) among paramedical workers at a university hospital in Korea. This cross-sectional study included 566 paramedical workers at a university hospital in Korea. Dry eye symptoms were assessed using a 9-item questionnaire, and DED was defined as having 1 or more dry eye symptoms often or all the time. A survey including demographic data and potential risk factors of DED was also performed. Psychological stress was measured using stress VAS and perceived stress scale 4 (PSS-4) questionnaires. Of the 566 paramedical workers, 232 (35 male and 197 female) completed the survey. Prevalence of DED was 42.7% (99/232). Univariate analysis revealed that female sex (P < 0.001), prolonged computer use (P = 0.003) and higher stress VAS (P < 0.001) and PSS-4 (P = 0.009) scores had significant association with DED. In multivariate analysis, DED had significant association with female sex (P = 0.003) and stress VAS (P = 0.013) after adjustment for sex, duration of computer use and stress VAS, and had significant association with female sex (P = 0.003) and durations of computer use (P = 0.029) after adjustment for sex, duration of computer use and PSS-4 score. In conclusion, DED was prevalent among paramedical workers in Korea. Its risk increased among females and workers with increased psychological stress. Prolonged use of computer was possibly associated with DED.
Dry eye disease (DED) is one of the most common diseases with a prevalence of 10–30% worldwide1,2. It has emerged as a major public health problem because the condition poses considerable amount of economic burden both to affected individual and society3,4. The symptoms of DED, such as, ocular discomfort, pain, grittiness, redness, dryness, foreign body sensation and visual disturbance can interfere with daily activities including reading, driving, using computer and watching TV5,6; thus, the disease can result in serious impairment of quality of life4,5,6.
DED is a multifactorial disease that is characterized by discrepancy between dry eye symptoms and ocular surface signs, which renders the diagnosis and management of the disease difficult2,7,8,9. Previous studies suggested that subjective dry eye symptoms can be influenced by individual pain perception or psychosomatic conditions including depression, anxiety and stress10,11. Increased use of video terminal display (VDT) is also shown be associated with the risk of DED6,12.
A large number of studies have been conducted to evaluate the nature of DED. However, there are only few data about the characteristics of DED in healthcare personnel13,14. Hospital workers are exposed to work requiring great concentration and large amount of VDT work in relatively less humidified environment in ward or operation room, which may increase the risk of developing the dry eye symptoms. However, to the best of our knowledge, there has been no report on nature of DED in hospital workers in Korea.
Therefore, in the present study, we evaluated the prevalence and risk factors of DED among paramedical workers at a university hospital in Korea.
Study Design and Population
This is a cross-sectional study that included 566 paramedical workers including nurse and medical technicians at Kangwon National University Hospital in Korea.
Only workers who fully understood the nature of the survey and agreed to participate were included. Exclusion criteria included active ocular surface inflammation, such as, infectious keratitis, infectious or allergic conjunctivitis, glaucoma, connective tissue disorders, history of ocular trauma, history of ocular surgery other than refractive surgery, systemic vasculitis.
Every participant was contacted by trained interviewers and requested to fill out a survey that comprises three categories of questions, as follows: (1) questions regarding dry eye symptoms, (2) questions about demographic data and potential risk factors of DED and (3) questions regarding psychological stress.
First, a Dry Eye Questionnaire (DEQ) was administered. The DEQ, which consisted of 9 questions pertaining to dry eye symptoms, was generated by modifying dry eye symptom questions suggested in the literature (Table 1)8,9,10. Each participant was asked to indicate whether each of the 9 symptoms related to DED was experienced rarely, sometimes, often, or all the time. The diagnosis of DED was made when a participant reported to have 1 or more symptoms often or all the time during the past 2 weeks.
Table 1 Questionnaire for dry eye symptoms in the present study.
The dry eye visual analog scale (VAS) and ocular surface disease index (OSDI) questionnaires were also administered for the quantification of the dry eye symptoms, according to the literature13,15,16,17. The VAS questionnaire comprised three questions, each of which had an answer scale from 0 (no symptom) to 10 (the worst symptom imaginable), for pain, dryness and foreign-body sensation, respectively; thus, the total VAS score ranged from 0 to 3016,18. The OSDI questionnaire consisted of 12 questions related to dry eye symptoms that each subject experienced during one week prior to the interview13,15,16,17. The OSDI was expressed as a sum score of 0–100, according to the literature13,15,16,17.
Second, the participants also filled in the questionnaire regarding demographic data, such as, age by decades and sex, potential risk factors of DED including contact lens (CL) use, history of refractive surgery, hours of computer use, hours of paper work, sleep duration and personal habits including alcohol consumption. Age of each participant was collected by decade as per the recommendation from the IRB to prevent disclosure of identification of the participants.
Third, psychological stress was evaluated using the Perceived Stress Scale 4 (PSS-4) questionnaire and stress VAS, according to the literature19,20,21,22. PSS-4 questionnaire consisted of 4 questions pertaining to perceived psychological stress (Table 2), and used to quantify the perceived stress between the score of 0 to 16, with higher scores reflected an increased perceived psychological stress22. Stress VAS score was also used for the measurement of psychological stress, with an answer scale from 0 (no stress) to 10 (extreme stress that can be imagined)19,20,21.
Table 2 Perceived Stress Scale 4 (PSS-4).
SPSS software for Windows version 18.0 (SPSS, Inc, Chicago, Illinois) was used for the statistical analyses. The prevalence of DED was calculated with a 95% confidence interval (CI). The association between DED and potential risk factors was determined with univariate analysis using Pearson’s chi-square test for categorical variables and Student’s t-test for quantitative variables. Multivariate analysis using logistic regression analysis was also performed for the evaluation of the risk factors of DED. P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.
This study was approved by the institutional review board (IRB) of the Kangwon National University Hospital and was conformed to the tenets of the Declaration of Helsinki. Informed consent was obtained from all the participants.
Prevalence of DED
Of a total of 566 paramedical workers, 232 co-operated with the interview and completed the survey, of whom 35 (15.1%) were male and 197 (84.9%) were female. Prevalence of DED was 42.7% (99/232; 95% CI, 36.6% – 48.7%). Subjects with DED (DED group) showed significantly higher VAS and OSDI score compared to those without DED (non-DED group) (P < 0.001 for both) (Table 3).
Table 3 Comparison of the dry eye symptom scores according to the presence and absence of dry eye disease (DED).
Risk factors for DED
Univariate analysis showed that female sex (P < 0.001), prolonged computer use (P = 0.003) and higher stress VAS (P < 0.001) and PSS-4 (P = 0.009) scores were associated with increased risk of DED. The prevalence of DED was significantly higher in female (47.7%, 94/197) compared to male (14.3%, 5/35) participants (P < 0.001). Workers in DED group showed significantly longer duration of computer use(7.9 ± 2.0 hr vs. 7.0 ± 2.8 hr, P = 0.003). Both stress VAS (6.7 ± 2.2 vs. 5.6 ± 2.7, P < 0.001) and PSS-4 (7.9 ± 2.3 vs. 7.0 ± 2.4, P = 0.009) scores were also significantly higher in the DED group compared to non-DED group. However, age, CL wear, history of refractive surgery, hours of paper work, sleep duration, alcohol consumption did not show significant association with (Table 4).
Table 4 Univariate analysis of potential risk factors for DED.
Table 5 shows the results of multivariate logistic regression analyses using various models. After adjustment for sex, duration of computer use and stress VAS score, female sex (odds ratio [OR], 4.53; 95% CI, 1.65–12.42; P = 0.003) and stress VAS score (OR, 1.17; 95% CI, 1.03–1.32; P = 0.013) had significant association with DED (Model 1). After adjustment for sex, duration of computer use and PSS-4 score, female sex (OR, 4.57; 95% CI, 1.67–12.48; P = 0.003) and computer use (OR, 1.15; 95% CI, 1.01–1.30; P = 0.029) were significant associated to DED (Model 2).
Table 5 The results of multivariate logistic regression of potential risk factors for DED.
Stress VAS score showed significant correlation with both OSDI (P < 0.001, r2 = 0.10) and dry eye VAS (P < 0.001, r2 = 0.16). PSS-4 score also had significant correlation with both OSDI (P < 0.001, r2 = 0.04) and dry eye VAS (P < 0.002, r2 = 0.02) score.
In this study, we evaluated the prevalence and risk factors of DED among paramedical workers at a hospital in Korea. The diagnosis of DED was made based on the presence of dry eye symptoms included in the DEQ2. Symptom-based definition of DED has been used in the researches of DED worldwide, especially in large population-based studies1,2,6,23,24,25, which might be due to the following reasons: (1) there is no gold standard test of the diagnosis of DED yet24,25, (2) Lack of correlation between signs and symptoms of DED has been reported24,25,26,27, (3) Relief of dry eye symptoms is the main goal of treatment for DED2,28, and (4) DEQs were proven to have substantial repeatability6,24,25,29. In this study, both OSDI and dry eye VAS were significantly higher in DED group, suggesting the reliability of the DEQ (Table 2).
The present study revealed high prevalence of DED in paramedical workers (42.7%). Prior studies reported the higher prevalence of DED in Asian countries, especially in elderly population1,2,30. A study on Japanese elderly population over 60 years reported that the prevalence of DED was 73.5%30. Its prevalence in a Korean and Chinese population >65 years was 33.2% and 23.5%, respectively1,2. Meanwhile, studies have indicated that DED might be also prevalent in younger age group6,13,23,31. Studies on Japanese population reported that the prevalence of DED was over 20% in adolescents and high school students23,31. Another Japanese study revealed that the prevalence of DED in young and middle-aged office workers was 27.3% in male and 48.0% in female participants6. A study on university students in Ghana also reported a high prevalence of symptom-based DED of 44.3%32. These findings suggest that DED may be prevalent in younger population, particularly in office workers and students.
A recent study demonstrated high DED prevalence of 56% in surgical residents with a mean age of 27.8 years old, and suggested that working inside the operating room, in which the ventilation environment is closed and precise procedures with great concentration are performed, might increase the risk of DED13. These findings, along with our results, suggest that hospital worker might have increased risk of DED13. The environmental characteristics of hospital, such as, low indoor humidity, reduced indoor air flow and exposure to volatile organics might make individuals more prone to develop DED33,34. Makateb et al.35 revealed that night-time working were associated with decreased tear film stability and worsening of dry eye symptoms. Thus, it can be postulated that frequent night-shift in hospital workers may increase the risk of DED. There findings suggest that improvement of hospital environment and reduction in night shift work could lower the risk of DED in paramedical workers. Further studies are needed to evaluate the nature and risk factors of DED in paramedical workers.
The results showed that stress VAS was associated with an increased risk of DED. PSS-4 score also had significant association with DED in univariate analysis, although no significant association was found in multivariate analysis. These findings suggest a close relationship between psychologic stress and DED. Although the association between DED and psychiatric conditions including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder have been reported by several studies10,36,37, there has been only few studies regarding the association between psychological stress and DED, probably due to the difficulty in the measurement of the psychological stress. We measured the psychologic stress among the paramedical workers using the stress VAS because it was proven to be a simple, suitable and efficient tool for the assessment of psycholgical stress by occupational physicians20,21. We also used PSS-4 because it was also shown to be a reliable tool in quantification of perceived psychological stress22. Na et al.11 also demonstrated that DED was associated with an increased risk of severe psychological stress, depression and anxiety in Korean women11. These findings, along with our results. suggest that psychological stress may be associated with an increased risk of DED. Therefore, it can be postulated that management of psychological stress can reduce the risk of DED in hospital workers. Although the pathophysiology underlying the association between psychological stress and DED is still ulcer, several mechanisms can be postulated, as follows: (1) Psychological stress may affect pain perception, and make individuals with increased stress more prone to feel dry eye symptoms. Geva et al.38 revealed that acute stress can reduce the ability to modulate pain. Cohen et al.39 also suggested that psychological stress can increase pain by inducing elevation of cortisol level. (2) Psychological stress can increase systemic inflammatory activity by promoting production of inflammatory cytokines40, which lead to increased risk of developing various diseases, including DED41,42. (3) Perceived stress was shown to be associated with of somatization43. Thus, somatization induced by psychological stress can aggravate dry eye symptoms. (4) Psychological stress can result in depression40, which is a well-known risk factor for DED10,36,37. (5) There is a possibility that the effect of Korean culture, such as, pressure for high achievement, vigorous competition for jobs and promotion and emotional stress from co-workers and customers might also play a role. We believe further studies including larger population are necessary to evauate the pathophysiology underlying the association between the two conditions.
This study showed that female sex was associated with DED, which is in agreement with the results of the previous studies1,2,6,12. Vehof et al.44 revealed that women showed higher dry eye symptom scores than men and increased discrepancy between dry eye signs and symptoms. Schaumberg et al.45 demonstrated that women tended to experience more severe and frequent DED symptoms than men, and also complained a greater influence of DED on daily activities. A recent study by Na et al.46 also reported that menstrual irregularity had an association with DED. These findings suggest that sex hormones might affect ocular surface environment through their effects on corneal sensitivity, conjunctival goblet cells, lacrimal glands and Meibomian glands1,2. Japanese studies revealed increased prevalence of DED in female sex in Japanese high school students and young office workers6,23. Our results also showed high prevalence of DED in young female paramedical workers, indicating that sex hormones might play a role in DED in young women as well as older ones. However, the reason for increased risk of DED in the female population is still unclear, and therefore further studies are warranted.
The results also suggest that long duration of computer use was possibly associated with an increased risk of DED, which is in consistent with the results of the prior studies that prolonged use of video display terminal (VDT) was associated with DED6,12. Kawashima et al.47 revealed that 60% of the workers using VDT had DED, which might cause a significant impairment of the productivity of the workers48. Prolonged VDT use may be associated with decreased blinking rates and increased tear evaporation, which can lead to tear film instability and hyperosmolarity, and eventually short break-up time type DED6,48. Moreover, blue light emission from VDTs can suppress the synthesis of melatonin, particularly in young population31. Decrease in melatonin level might lead to disruption of sleep cycle, which can aggravate dry eye symptoms49.
The present study has limitations as follows: (1) Data of only 232 participants from only one hospital were included in this study, which is substantially small number to represent the population of paramedical workers in Korea. However, we still believe this study can provide significant information regarding the characteristics of DED in paramedical workers, particularly because it revealed an association between DED and psychological stress. We also believe further studies including larger population group in multiple hospitals are needed to evaluate the characteristics of DED in paramedical workers. (2) Pathophysiology underlying the association between stress and DED is still unclear, and the correlation analysis could not show causative relationship, which necessitate further studies. (3) Diagnosis of DED was made only based on the presence of dry eye symptoms, and examination for dry eye signs was never performed. However, symptom-based approach using DEQs was proven to be highly reliable for identification of DED29. A number of previous studies were successfully conducted using the symptom-based definition of DED using DEQs1,2,6,23,24,25,28. Nevertheless, we still believe that ophthalmologic examination should be incorporated into study protocols for elucidation of the nature of DED in further studies with larger population.
In conclusion, this study showed that DED may be prevalent in paramedical workers in Korea. Psychological stress measured using VAS had significant association with a risk of DED. Female sex was also associated with an increased risk of DED, and prolonged computer use was also possibly associated with DED.
All the data supporting the conclusions of this article is included in the present article.
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Another Road Runner or two I can't stop thinking about.
I really need more space or maybe the lack of space constrains my compulsions. I think a lot of us deal with this in some form. There is always another car. It can be eBay, Fakebook Market Place, Craig’s List or one of the big auction houses having a weekend event on TV, there is another car I want. Nay, another car I need, often times it is some form of Plymouth Road Runner. I’ve had many cars but never a Road Runner or ‘Cuda. Too many good times were had in a 1973 Road Runner, the 1971 Road Runner is arguably a Top Five best looking muscle car, the Volare Road Runner is all sorts of malaise muscle cool. Then there is my irrational obsession with the 1980 Road Runner, especially in black with a red interior and T-tops. There is something about the 1980 Road Runner’s clean, simple, light look. Without the louvers, doo-dads and loud stripes. Like a Road Runner ready to conquer a new decade, that car should have survived till 1985. Too bad Lee Iacocca didn’t seem to agree with me.
There was the black 1980 Road Runner on West 186th Street always parked across from the building where I bought weed. There was the black 1980 Road Runner for sale online for like ten years, I dragged my mother in law to Chicago in the dead of winter to try purchasing that one. Now there is a black ’80 with a red interior and supposedly 13K original miles on eBay. Listed for a second time at a slightly lower price of $17.5K, that's a bit steep IMHO. The problem is my 1978 Super Coupe and 1999 Trans Am currently occupy the garage space, while my wife’s car sits out in the driveway to suffer the elements of weather.
It should be easy to talk my self out the 1980 Road Runner. Did you know in 1980 you could no longer get the 360 4-barrel in the Road Runner? The 318 and Slant Six were the only available engines*. Yeah you read that right, Slant Six in a Road Runner. A 318 2-barrel, 904 transmission and little 7 ¼ rear end don’t sound very stout and brutish. Damn, it’s kind of sexy, you could treat that 318 to a performance rebuild and a four-barrel carburetor. Plenty of people swear by the 904, slap a Gear Vendors on the back, yeah sweet. When the 7 ¼ grenades on the track replace it with an 8 ¼ rear that is easy to find, dude... If it winds up listed with “make an offer” and the dude is willing to take $12K I might buy first then worry about garage space.
The next bird to distract me is a clone, which I have no issues with and will cover that subject in another post. This Satellite Sebring Plus is dressed as a 1973 Road Runner. Supposedly on a five-year-old complete restoration. Equipped with the 400 4-barrel, 727 Torque Flite and 8 ¾ rear axle, A/C for comfort during car show season. The seller includes reassuring statements like “new wiring harness for the dash and engine” and “this car could be driven anywhere”. Good I’m a road trip guy. The F1 Mist Green and white stripes make for a sharp looking car, although green isn’t really my thing. Too many of these 1973 Road Runners at the $17K price point are POS waiting to frustrate. This car seems well sorted out, just get out and enjoy it.
Both of these cars are a nice road trip south that can be done in a day. Then there is the California museum car…
*Some claim the 360 4V was available, proof being 1980 Volare 360 cars in super stock.
Super Coupe Got Gapped
The lesson of the day was unrealistic expectations lead to crushing disappointment.
I bought my 1978 Dodge Super Coupe a little over two years ago out of California. A really solid, very nice driver quality ride, bone stock since it had to be smog tested every 2 years. You don’t know what a Super Coupe is? In the late 1970’s Mopar tried to capture the Duster 340 and Dodge Challenger buyer with Aspen and Volare sport coupes. Two door Mopar F-Bodies with spoilers, louvers, road wheels, hi-impact graphics and most times equipped with 318 or 360 V8 engines. Smokey and the Bandit was a huge success, it had a big impact within car culture thus Ford and Mopar wanted their own bandit car. For 1978 the Aspen and Volare got basically identical cars called Super Coupe. All with 360 engines and 727 TorqueFlite automatic transmissions as no manual option was available, HD suspensions, sway bars fore and aft. A bold look with fender flares, fat radials, black out hood treatment, colorful tape stripes. This was supposed to be the serious Mopar street machine…as serious as 1978 emissions regulations would let you get. Still it was faster than the Trans Am tested by Car & Driver that same year.
That doesn’t mean they were fast; malaise muscle cars were rarely fast fresh off the showroom floor. So, among my restomod plans for the Super Coupe were a few measures that would hopefully boost ¼ mile times. While the SC is still a work in progress the engine is basically a stock low compression piece. Topping the motor is a Holley Sniper EFI throttle body, with Sniper distributer, coil and CD box for better spark. All smog equipment is gone. The single exhaust with cat was swapped for a true dual exhaust without catalytic converters. The 727 TorqueFlite transmission was replaced with a Silver Sport A41 overdrive unit with 1st gear 3.06, 2nd gear 1.63 opposed to the 727’s 2.45 and 1.45 ratios. The peg-leg 3.23 rear axle got a fresh Sure Grip unit, that’s posi for you GM guys. Surely this must have been good enough for a snappier 1320 time. So, I decided to take the Super Coupe to Island Dragway in north western NJ to see what it could do. I was hoping for a mid-15 second time.
My first pass was simply leaving the transmission in drive, 16.22 seconds, ouch. The second and last pass I tried shifting myself for a 16.13, still lousy and much worse than I expected. During the second pass I was lined up and gapped by a 90’s Honda sub-compact hatch. During the ride home my wife could sense I was deflated, she tried to convince me we still had fun anyway. The Super Coupe got a lot of admiring thumbs up, malaise muscle doing what it does best. Later that evening I discovered that in 1979 Car Craft averaged 16.47 seconds with a stock Super Coupe, their best run was 16.35. When I explained to the wife that progress is measured in tenths of a second, I got a “who’s a good boy” with a pat on the head. Maybe it was a good day.
I believe at this point for the SC to match it’s show with go the 360 will need a performance rebuild. I don’t think a cam and head job will do it, am I right? Let me know with a comment below.
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If you’re like me you belong to a few car related groups on Fakebook. One that pops up on my newsfeed quite a bit is Car Museum. Mostly it is a love of cars of almost all types. On occasion someone will post a car that draws the ire and ridicule of the members and we don’t hold back. So, this guy Chad who appears to be new to the group posts about this build converting a Pinto into a European sports car, a super car. That’s a tall order. This thing looks ridiculous. From the pics it looks like it’s being built in someone’s dirty rural garage or barn. He’s beaming with pride over this hideous collection of parts and slapdash body work. There is a saying “don’t read the comments”. Chad got ripped by nearly everyone, including me. A few days later I’m checking out Motor Trend TV before retiring to bed for the night and I see this dude Chad building his Pintgo as I called it. I’m laughing my ass off watching this clown show as these guys build this adult size soap box derby racer.
Then I noticed some of his other builds, impressive. I noticed he’s a likable guy. So, I dug a little deeper. His builds are not super high dollar stuff. He works with whatever is available to him, scouring the farms and fields of his neighbors for parts. His approach to the car builds is creating art. Like those sculptors that use welding as a medium. Chad Hiltz is a modest guy with that rockabilly vibe, he’s teaching his son Colton life lessons through wrenching and knuckle busting. Also on the team is life long friend Aaron and mechanic Alex. The easy on the eyes shop manger at Hiltz Automotive is Jolene, also Chad’s fiancé. None of these reality shows are completely unscripted so there is the standard crew is behind the clock on the build.
The mission at Hiltz Automotive is not restorations or making big power and torque. It’s about Chad’s team creating rolling automotive art shade tree mechanic style. So, while some mock his work Chad is showing up, 80% of success is showing up. He's a passionate, talented, humble guy doing his thing.
Short Takes: LS Trans Am and a 1975 Road Runner
Stir crazy? I think so, I'm ready for Car Season. What exactly that will be I'm not sure.
So I found a 1999 Trans Am that is only a short 90 minute drive away opposed to the one in Arizona that would require a flight and nice long road trip back. I'll be updating that story soon.
I found two unloved Road Runners that really have my interest. A 1975 and a 1977. I'm giving the '75 a serious shot first but I fear it's all a scam. Expect to hear more on that. The 1977 is a factory sunroof car but it's missing the fender tag, so is it a Road Runner or a nice cloned Volaré?
Are you ready for Car Season?
Trans Am vs Trans Am
Full disclosure I fly the Mopar banner. Yet I'm of the opinion that every red blooded American should own a Corvette for at least a short time. For GenX that should be a C3. I've owned a couple of Mustangs. There is a 1968 400 Firebird convertible I'd like to have back. Speaking of Firebirds, the Trans Am is another car every American car enthusiast should own. Don't get me wrong I genuflect at the 1969 T/A and I understand the 1973 SD 455 but I'm talking T-top Trans Am. I'm talking channeling your inner Bandit once in a while. Something you're not afraid to ride a little hard and dirty. I think it's time and the wife is on board, so I better strike quickly.
I've got a 1978 Dodge Super Coupe restomod in the garage. So I'm thinking 4th generation. This Trans Am will pull daily duty. Automatic because I want the wife to feel comfortable doing some wheel time. I've narrowed down my search with two left for consideration. While they appear very similar they appeal to me in different ways. So maybe you'll chime in down in the comment section. Tell me which one you'd choose. They are priced within a grand of each other, price is not really a major factor.
The 1994 is a 25th Anniversary package car, white on white. Triple white if you include the wheels. This is of course in homage to original 1969 T/A. I like the look. Powered by the LT1 rated at 275hp and 325 foot pounds. It is also smog inspection exempt in my state.
The 1999 is a silver, I believe Pontiac calls it pewter. My wife likes this look better. Most importantly it is LS1 equipped, the all aluminum engine that is all the rage. Rated at 305hp and 365 foot pounds in the 1999 Trans Am. It also has an aluminum drive shaft, larger 17 inch wheels and larger gas tank, among other improvements. It is not smog exempt thus it is subject to inspection.
They are both great bang for the buck, good time performance cars. Which would you choose? Let me know in the comments section.
Bidding on a 1986 Oldsmobile 442
Let me just get this out of the way. I like V8 sporting American coupes with T-tops. I have also over time developed an appreciation for the vehicles of 1986, the year I graduated high-school. I mostly hated them back in the day. They were slow poser cars. My crew was still driving muscle era fun just before the collection craze began. In 1991 I scored a nice 1986 T-top Mustang GT. Hitting the road with the tops off, listening to VH 5150, with my favorite girl shotgun I had a deep profound thought. This is living, man! So yeah an IROC Z with T-tops and an LS swap, I'm in. A creampuff GM G-body with a V8 and removable glass panels, hell yeah!
With much encouragement from my wife I'm always probing eBay Motors, Facebook Marketplace and other online car corrals for a sweet deal on everything from 1978 Magnum GT to 1995 Trans Am. Now the king of the GM G-body is the GNX with Grand Nationals playing the crown prince role. Forget that jazz if you're looking to score a bargain. For some reason I just can't with the Monte Carlo SS, I don't know why but it's a no thank you. The 80s Grand Prix and 442 hold a special place in my beating heart.
At eBay what appears to be the 1986 Oldsmobile 442 to get is up for auction. This ad is detailed. This is likely a two-owner car. This is the dude's award winning 442, big shows and small. 25K original miles. Loaded, everything works, converted A/C. T-tops of course. It's located 90 minutes away for easy inspection and travel home. There is an odd note, the original T-tops have never ever been removed from the car at any time. WTF? Who does that? The kind of person that eats their victims with fava beans and a nice chianti, that's who. Unlike a 1978 Plymouth Volaré Road Runner weather strips for this car should be available.
Bidding is at $16.6K a number I feel good at. The reserve is not met. Keeping it under $18K I feel like a good deal is had. Don't get me wrong there is value in low mileage, all original but I'm a driver not a collector. I'm a restomod disciple. If I take this home on day two I'm visiting Tony at Lanz Oil to discuss tasteful, sensible mods. I'm popping tops and cranking the Van Hagar. Bidding crosses $17K, in no time I'm bidding $17.5K. Auction ends in under a hour and the reserve has not been met. $17.6K is the high bid, reserve still not met. I'm not showing anymore interest. Auction ends, as expected the car is quickly relisted at a starting bid of $17K. Auction ends in 8 days. I'll ignore it for week and see where things are. It may be a $20K car but there is so much out there I'd rather spend that kind of scratch on, like a 1994 Trans Am or 1973 Road Runner. www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Oldsmobile-442-CUTLASS/153876090141
NOT breaking news, NOT the new Dodge Challenger!
It has been quite some time since any real news about the next generation all new Dodge Challenger has been reported. The program has been pushed back multiple times, Dodge has been focused more Charger lately, the future of FCA vehicle programs are in flux with the new Peugeot PSA merger. So there is a great appetite for news about the popular muscle car. There is a 50th anniversary package out now, see below.
FCA US design chief Ralph Gilles released a pic on Instagram. To show people that work still goes on from home while much of the FCA staff self quartine from Covid-19. The pic shows a possible design language direction for Dodge. The vehicle has muscle car hood pins and an aggressive front splitter. In the very near future, possibly later today, hack click-bait articles will proclaim New 2021 Challenger or New 2021 Charger. Ralph Gilles would never release such big news in a Instagram post. That won't stop people seeing this image, some saying they'll a cut a check tomorrow others claiming the new Charger will be an instant flop.
David Zatz of AllPar discusses the potential new design language. Comparing the Ralph Gilles image with a pic of Lucid Motors' prototype. Lazy hack writers will post both pics proclaiming the Next generation Challenger and Chrysler 300. Believe none of it.
Read the Zatz AllPar article here: www.allpar.com/news/2020/03/gilles-new-design-direction-for-dodge-47873?fbclid=IwAR1BQ-aFYaFuwWzu6tSzyzorUkSR9WKK0OliTkNMbh9hyfmq944Vwgftt88
Plymouth Prowler: Mistake or Misunderstood?
“I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to Mopar fans asking for a fun rear wheel drive roadster that I provide, and then question the manner in which I provide it! I would rather you just said "thank you", and went on your way”, fictional Chrysler engineer circa 1999.
First, one shouldn't compare the Plymouth Prowler to other cars purchased as daily drivers. Although as standard equipped one could live with a Prowler doing DD duty, not something really said about Viper. Prowlers were purchased as fun weekend rides. They shouldn't be compared to muscle cars or rat rods. They should be compared with other purchased hot rods that don't do any serious track time. In that case they should look cool and be fun to drive and the Prowler is all that. It is also something rare and special in the modern automotive world.
The Plymouth Prowler was a radical show car that would preview a design language, it would be a test bed of technology and manufacturing techniques. A car like Prowler would also be a vehicle that normally wouldn't see road duty in a customer's hands. Mother Mopar did build it and sell it even though they never expected a profit from it. This was started in the early 1990s, a different time in the automotive landscape. Chrysler was still a separate independent corporation, selling FWD full-size LH cars. This was long before the new generation HEMI. The writing was also on the wall for Plymouth. Inside Chrysler they knew Plymouth couldn't continue as rebadged Dodges. This 5 year limited edition car program would be an exciting sign of the direction the new Plymouth would take. It was never intended to have a V8. The development of more powerful and efficient V6 engines was Chrysler's focus for Plymouth. Unfortunately the brand Plymouth wouldn't survive to see it's planned bright future. Prowler would survive eventually becoming a Chrysler.
After a few years as a popular auto-show darling in June of 1997 Prowler becomes a production car available at your local Plymouth dealer. All first year Prowlers sport a purple aluminum body with a 3.5 iron block V6 producing 214hp. Underneath is an aluminum chassis and suspension gear. Prowler would also have a rear trans-axle like the revolutionary C5 Corvette. Zero to 60mph came in 7.1 seconds, with a 1/4 mile time of 15.3 seconds. That probably feels pretty good with the wind in your hair. There would be no 1998 Prowler as Plymouth engineers couldn't put the final touches and certify the all new aluminum engine in time. For 1999 the all aluminum 3.5 V6 would put out a little more than 250hp, with revised transmission tuning the 2,780 pound roadster was good for 0 to 60mph at 5.7 seconds and the 1/4 mile at 14.3 making the Prowler competitive with the V8 Mustang GT. The sexy Prowler didn't just look quick, it felt quick. From 1999 through 2002 changes to Prowler were mostly paint colors added and dropped, and suspension tuning. The cars sold quickly and often in the earlier years significantly above MSRP.
Prowler owners quickly dismiss comments about needing a V8. They say the power to weight ratio provides them a fun, fast car that bystanders still admire. Advice for you single guys get a Prowler have a Golden Retriever riding shotgun, you’ll be a hit with the ladies. Some parts are becoming a challenge to get, fortunately the online Prowler community is pretty robust with fellow travelers helping each other out. Expect to pay $25K for a nice solid driver, for another $10K you get a perfect show winner.
Prowler has enough cargo room for clean underwear and socks, for those doing a long road trip pick up the snazzy matching trailer. The Prowler already has the tow hitch. (Correction)The Prowler did not come with a tow hitch, that was a Mopar parts dealer item.
In a world of blantastic CUV/SUV I’m glad there are people out there driving Prowlers.
BLASPHEMY: Disco Era Dodge Daytona
If there was ever something unworthy of it's name or title it has to be the malaise era Dodge Charger Daytona. I might also walk bare foot over crushed glass or hot coals to score a deal on a nice one with T-tops. Properly equipped the Fake Daytona can be a real fun car to own and drive, still the Dodge Boys should have called it an R/T.
It was a dark time for the muscle car marques. A trifecta of challenges, the Automotive Axis of Evil, 1. new government emissions standards, 2. staggering insurance rates, 3. the first OPEC oil embargo. This toxic combination killed the muscle car. Product planners came up with the personal luxury coupe. Mid-size two door cars focused on comfort, features and styling that said class instead of fast. The Chevy Monte Carlo is a great example. Over at Highland Park the Chrysler Cordoba would carry the personal luxury banner with great success. At Dodge there was confusion. The Dodge Boys would get an all new Charger to replace the 1974 that had existed in some form since 1971. What they got was a Cordoba with the Charger name affixed to the fenders.
Below is the Cordoba and pitchman Khan Noonien Singh. One of the cars is the 1975 Charger, can you spot it?
The Charger unlike the Cordoba clearly had a sporting, muscle car reputation. Yes the Charger had a semi-luxury trim level, the SE that dates back to 1969. Yes, there were many bread and butter stripper Chargers for those light on coin, with the 318 2 barrel or even the occasional Slant Six. The Charger made it's name on the rip-snorting big block motored muscle cars and the NASCAR super speedways. For 1975 the Charger SE body didn't match the reputation, at launch all Chargers were SE. Introduced mid-year was the Daytona package which attempted to tap the Charger cachet. Swing and a miss. This Daytona had nothing in common with it's NASCAR homologation predecessors. It was a paint and decal option, bucket seats, and performance radial tires were also part of the Daytona trim. What wasn't standard on the Daytona were engines topped with 4 barrel carburetors or even a heavy duty suspension. Front and rear sway bars were standard equipment. While the four speed manual transmission was still available you could only get the Torqueflite automatic with the 4 barrel performance engines. Still if you check the right boxes on the order sheet you'd have a fun ride. For example the 360 or 400 4 barrel V8s, trailer towing package with the Sure Grip rear differential. Get the factory sliding sunroof.
For 1976 Charger would adopt a second body to join the SE. Basically renaming the former 1975 Coronet 2 door as Charger and Charger Sport. This basic body skin served as the Road Runner for 1975. It looked sportier, Dodge should have used this car as the basis for a Charger R/T. Instead Dodge trotted out Daytona once again, basically unchanged. For 1977 the T-top option became available. Charger SE would soldier on one last time for 1978 but with the new Dodge Magnum taking the performance mantel Daytona was no longer available.
Now as you read through this you may have gotten the impression I'm not a fan of the Disco Era Dodge Daytona. I think they are great cars for getting into the classic Mopar hobby on a limited budget. Most of them seem to have left the factory with either the 360 or 400 4 barrel, engines easy to massage more power from. Under the skin these are basically a Mopar B-body with great aftermarket parts availability. Get one with a sunroof or T-tops, you'll have an awesome summer time cruiser. That is a great base for all the hot rod wrench turning you can do. Bonus, your Charger will be the only one at Cars 'N Coffee, also easy to find at big Mopar shows. A really nice driver will set you back around $9K with all the bells and whistles.
25th Anniversary Pontiac Trans Am
For 17 years I lived in Enid, Oklahoma. Great little town, BTW. At one time I even owned and operated a full service cigar lounge there. I could go on about the downtown dinning and live theatre but it wasn't all roses and sunshine in Enid. There was a horrible dark secret. Something so damn sad yet I'd wager it went unnoticed by most who lived there. Imagine a homeless hoarder that lived in a broken down van. A broken down van that limped around, it's engine coughing and wheezing with the exhaust system hanging low held on by wire hanger. Now imagine this van is a white 25th anniversary Pontiac Trans Am with T-tops. I'd see this car packed with debris almost daily, everywhere around town, often outside the public library. I'd be driving my Challenger SRT8 or Wrangler Rubicon, which is to say my garage was full. Yet I wanted to save this poor car. I felt sick seeing it. Wondering what if some young gun good with wrenches owned it. MY GOD MAN DRIVE A CAMRY!
Apologies, I'll get a hold of my self. 1994 was a good year for the Trans Am which like many American sporting machines was rising from the ashes of the malaise dumpster fire. It was also the 25th anniversary of the Poncho pony car legend. Pontiac product planners wanted to celebrate with something appropriately special. 2,000 limited edition 25th Anniversary package cars were allotted. They all sold quickly. They all were painted white with a blue stripe as a homage to the original first year 1969 Trans Am. Speaking to High Performance Pontiac, design chief Jack Folden mentioned the design team being proud of the new 1993 body. So they wanted to be careful not to over badge the car, letting the new body work be the star. Jack also mentioned that in the late '80s and early '90s Pontiac was doing a lot with body colored wheels. So white 16x8 inch wheels were a no brainer.
All 25th Anniversary models started as a fully optioned Trans Am GT. Then received the mainly aesthetic commemorative upgrades. All were equipped with the relatively new LT1 engine from the Corvette, good for 300 horse power. Due to the F-Body's more restrictive intake and exhaust the 350 cid engine made 275 horse power in the T/A, with a compression ratio of 10.5:1. A four speed automatic or six speed manual were the transmission choices. Good for low to mid 14 second 1/4 mile times. A nice driver should set you back around $13.5K with an excellent #2 car around $18K. Maybe offer the offer the homeless guy $2.5K and the old Camry your kid doesn't drive anymore?
Looking around there are decent deals to be had. You have to skim past the dreamers priced way out of line.
John is a GenX car enthusiast who grew up driving classic muscle cars. He enjoys the new modern muscle cars that can out perform the classics in every way. In the sportscar world his banners are Viper and Corvette. John has a guilty pleasure. The disco era street machine. Those unloved, underpowered cars festooned with scoops, spoilers and stripes.
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Tekserve Updates Free Mac FAQ Book
New York City's famous Tekserve, independent Apple store and service center, has made available a new Mac FAQ book. It's available for free (if you're near Tekserve and want to stop in and grab a copy); shipping and handling cost US$4.95.
The 58-page book is TekServe's ninth edition. It covers dozens of common problems ranging frozen mice to kernel panics, iTunes failures, DVDs stuck in laptops, slow operating systems, avoiding malware, using Time Machine and more. It's also available online.
Tekserve is located at 119 West 23rd St in Manhattan.
This story, "Tekserve Updates Free Mac FAQ Book" was originally published by Macworld.
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Spotify for Artists wants to woo musicians with real-time data
By Nate Ralph
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Audio-streaming service Spotify generally gets mixed reviews. On one side of the fence are satisfied customers (like me), who gladly pay $10 a month to access an effectively limitless supply of music. Many artists are less keen on the idea, citing paltry payouts from streaming services, and a general inability for new and struggling musicians “to even keep their lights on” when relying on these new music distribution models.
Spotify for Artists is the streaming service’s answer to those complaints. It’s a new tool designed to help artists make sense of the digital morass, letting them leverage the power of Spotify’s listener data to figure out in real time what Spotify subscribers are listening to.
Artists will be able to sift through Spotify’s data and figure out what gets fans grooving.
Spotify has a lot of data at its disposal. As of March the service boasted 24 million users around the globe, each one a potential fan. Artists and their managers will have access to a dashboard that serves up real-time information on when and where their music is being streamed, the age and gender of their fanbase, and their music’s popularity over time. That information could prove vital to any band planning a concert tour—or, my inner cynic remarks, brainstorming their next chart-topping hit.
But this is about far more than data. Spotify’s reputation is at stake here, as the service relies on artists being willing to license their music. The Spotify for Artists site works at length to remind artists that it pays 70 percent of all the revenue it receives right back to rights holders in the form of royalty checks based on individual contracts.
Further still, Spotify reminds us all that the average American is a bit of a cheapskate: Only about 45 percent of the U.S. Internet population pays for music, and customers spend an average of only about $55 a year on online music buys. A Spotify Premium subscriber pays $120 a year, ostensibly generating more revenue for the music industry, where it’ll eventually trickle into a minstrel’s pockets.
Spotify still has a long way to go. Of its 24 million subscribers, only 6 million pay the price for Premium—the rest sit through advertisements, which pay out significantly less.
Oh, what a wonderful world (provided everyone subscribes to Spotify).
Spotify’s grand vision is to grow its user base to a size closer to those of juggernauts like YouTube and iTunes—all the way up to 40 million paying subscribers. A Spotify bolstered by that many premium users would be a force to be reckoned with, and would put a lot more cash into the pockets of artists and record labels.
And besides, as more people jump on board and realize just how easy it is to use Spotify, they’ll never bother pirating music again! Yeah, right.
The lofty goals Spotify hopes to hit will happen only if fans open their wallets, and artists open their minds to lower payouts with the promise of something better for everyone later. I remain optimistic. Spotify for Artists is a huge step in the right direction that lends quite a bit of transparency to the nebulous world of music streaming. But the service may improve things only after Spotify’s competitors sit up and take notice.
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Home » Chicken Soup for the Soul expands pet portfolio distribution in Canada
Chicken Soup for the Soul expands pet portfolio distribution in Canada
Source: Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food LLC
COS COB, CONN. — Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food LLC, a subsidiary of the overarching CPG company, has expanded distribution in Canada through a partnership with Burgham Sales Ltd.
Burgham Sales becomes the exclusive distributor of the company’s pet food and treat portfolio to independent pet stores and retail chains throughout Quebec and Ontario, starting Sept. 1, and will also help the company expand its presence in the Atlantic provinces.
“We have been looking to expand distribution in Canada and feel that Burgham is a perfect match,” said Ed Uebele, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food. “As a family-owned business they share the same customer intimacy and care that Chicken Soup for the Soul has been demonstrating for the last 16 years. Quality and value combined with a positive retailer relationship.”
Steven Schlichtmann, vice president of marketing and operations for Burgham Sales, added, “We are very excited to be working with Chicken Soup for the Soul! Their brand recognition is off the charts and we look forward to supporting the existing network of dealers while growing the brand to a new level, by offering the entire line to the Canadian market.”
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food offers complete-and-balanced dry and wet diets for dogs and cats, including grain-free options, as well as a full line of biscuit, soft chew and “savory sticks” dog treats. All treat products are free from corn, wheat, soy, artificial ingredients and byproduct meals.
“Our super premium, affordable pet food is already widely appreciated throughout North America for its healthy ingredient decks as well its affordable price point,” said Jim Simplot, vice president of sales and national accounts for Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food. “We look forward to working with Burgham’s passionate and resourceful sales team to expand our Canadian presence.”
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Missile Fired at McCain Helicopter During Georgia Visit?
James Joyner · Tuesday, September 5, 2006 · 13 comments
The Arizona Republic reports that a missile was fired at a helicopter escorting Senator John McCain last week.
A missile was fired at a helicopter escorting Sen. John McCain during a visit to the Republic of Georgia last week. A statement from that nation’s interior ministry says the surface-to-air missile was aimed at a chopper involved in a visit of a U.S. Senate delegation to the former Soviet republic. McCain was mentioned as the leader of the group.
The ministry statement claims American officials were notified of the incident. State Dept. spokeswoman Joanne Moore told the Associated Press she had no information about the reported attack.
The president of Georgia, Mikhail Saakashvili, is a strong ally of the U.S. He is also trying to re-establish control over two regions of the country trying to break away from the central government.
Word of this missile launch was made as part of a statement about a Sunday attack on a helicopter carrying Georgia’s defense minister. His aircraft was damaged by large-caliber machine gun fire and forced to make an emergency landing. No one was injured.
The Concord (NH) Monitor adds,
The Georgian Interior Ministry said a helicopter accompanying a delegation of U.S. senators, including New Hampshire’s John Sununu, was fired on last month with a surface-to-air missile from the separatist territory of South Ossetia. A ministry statement said the shooting took place Aug. 28 and that the helicopter was not damaged.
The helicopter was accompanying Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili and a U.S. delegation led by Sen. John McCain, the statement said. In addition to Sununu, the delegation included Sens. Saxby Chambliss, a Georgia Republican, Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican, Mel Martinez, a Florida Republican, and Richard Burr, a North Carolina Republican.
I suspect local papers in each state headlined the local celebrity. Otherwise, the story is getting very little play.
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Oh, THAT Georgia. The headline is definately an attention-grabber.
LJD says:
The Georgian Interior Ministry said a helicopter accompanying a delegation of U.S. senators, including New Hampshire’s John Sununu, was fired on last month with a surface-to-air missile from the separatist territory of South Ossetia.
That’s it, WAR between New Hampshire and Ossetia!
yetanotherjohn says:
Imagine if he had been killed by the missile. How much would the 2006 and 2008 election landscape been changed? Not to mention being a personal bummer for McCain.
Dave Schuler says:
First Amendment absolutists, no doubt.
What did Sununu ever do to the First Amendment Absolutists? I’ll give you McCain and probably even Georgia’ defense minister, but Sununu?
McGehee says:
Heh. My first thought was, “And he thought he was unpopular in South Carolina!”
I was referring to John McCain. With the wailing and gnashing of teeth that’s been going on about him today it doesn’t sound completely out of the question.
madmatt says:
Shame they missed…it would of been a more peaceful and honest world if that plane load of scum went down in flames….and before you castigate my sentiment keep inmind soem comments from the right when the wellstone plane went down.
….and before you castigate my sentiment keep inmind soem comments from the right when the wellstone plane went down.
Show us.
teqjack says:
Just as McCain-Feingold “reform” goes into effect to close down that pesky 1st Amendment thing: coincidence?
According to the US embassy in Tbilisi, it was another helicopter, not McCain’s. False alarm.
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Rachel Brand, Third Ranking at DOJ, Resigns
Yet another top Trump administration official has resigned.
James Joyner · Saturday, February 10, 2018 · 4 comments
Rachel L. Brand, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department, plans to step down after nine months on the job as the country’s top law enforcement agency has been under attack by President Trump, according to two people briefed on her decision.
Ms. Brand’s profile had risen in part because she is next in the line of succession behind the deputy attorney general, Rod J. Rosenstein, who is overseeing the special counsel’s inquiry into Russian influence in the 2016 election. Mr. Trump, who has called the investigation a witch hunt, has considered firing Mr. Rosenstein.
Such a move could have put her in charge of the special counsel and, by extension, left her in the cross hairs of the president.
Ms. Brand, who became the associate attorney general in May, will become the global governance director at Walmart, the company’s top legal position, according to people briefed on her move. She has held politically appointed positions in the past three presidential administrations.
There’s no indication in the story that the President directly pressured her to quit. Indeed, since she didn’t currently have any ties to the Russia investigation, I doubt she was on his radar screen. But the current political environment has to make it extremely unsatisfying to work at the highest levels of government—let alone at the Justice Department. Moving to the private sector for what one presumes is something like a tenfold salary increase seems like a no-brainer for someone who isn’t a Trump loyalist.
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CSK says:
Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 10:48
If I had to guess, Brand, seeing the way things were going, has probably had it in mind to leave the DOJ for the past year. A very lucrative opportunity presented itself, so she grabbed it.
Wise move.
gVOR08 says:
This may be all above board, a good career move by someone who saw no need to be a martyr. It does leave Noel Francisco as the new number three, who might step up to supervising Mueller if Rosenstein leaves one way or another. Ted Cruz said of Francisco, “He’s a brilliant lawyer and a principled conservative.” He clerked for Scalia. He’s been appointed by Republicans. He’s on the board of Lumen Christi, which works “toward leavening American higher education with future leaders better educated and formed in Catholic faith and thought.” He worked with McGhan. In private practice he’s argued for Republican and conservative causes including for McDonnell in his bribery case and against the O’care contraception coverage mandate. He’s expressed a wildly expansive view of executive privilege.
If this is a slow motion Saturday Night Massacre, Francisco seems perfectly cast for the Robert Bork role.
Just 'nutha ig'nint cracker says:
Moving to the private sector for what one presumes is something like a tenfold salary increase seems like a no-brainer for someone who isn’t a Trump loyalist.
[drops mike, walks off stage]
al-Ameda says:
@CSK:
Exactly as I saw it.
She’s getting out before there’s so much excrement hitting the fan that a hazmat team has to be called in to monitor the DOJ and1600 Pennsylvania Avenue premises before careers can be safely transported to the morgue.
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Fate and Omen: One of the central questions Julius Caesar poses is whether fate is predetermined. Throughout the play, omens and prophecies are discovered and told. Fountains fill with blood; lions tread through the Roman streets. Yet these omens are interpreted in different ways by different characters, creating a universe in which free will and destiny are offered as equally plausible philosophies. Caesar entertains the omens of his death, then ignores the omens, then dies. Cassius staunchly subscribes to his own sense of will and agency, but his plans unravel and he falls prey to the civil unrest he brought about. The question of whether humans truly possess free will is never answered; rather, we see each character struggling with the mysterious threads of fate.
The Power of Rhetoric: Throughout Julius Caesar, the political events that unfold are picked apart, analyzed, and interpreted by the play’s characters in various ways. Caesar’s rise to power is either just or unjust, depending on the character who describes it. Caesar’s assassination is good or bad, depending on whether Brutus or Mark Antony is holding court. Those interpretations take on their own power within the play. The crowd—the roiling Roman populace—are ever-present, ready to be swayed this way or that. In a sense, Julius Caesar is theater within theater. Just as the Roman crowd reacts to the oratory of each scene, so does the audience of the play.
Loyalty: In Julius Caesar, loyalties are often in flux. Brutus, the play’s moral center, constantly questions his loyalties to Caesar and to Rome. Upon Caesar’s death, Mark Antony’s loyalties subtly shift before the eyes of the Roman public. The relationship between Cassius and Brutus is defined by a strong mutual loyalty, disrupted by frequent disputes.
Themes Examples in Julius Caesar:
Act I - Scene I
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"Wherefore rejoice? What conquest brings he home? What tributaries follow him to Rome,(35) To grace in captive bonds his chariot-wheels?..." See in text (Act I - Scene I)
Marullus’s opinions about Caesar clue us into the play’s intense interest in political rhetoric. Indeed, Julius Caesar is more a character spoken about than a character who speaks. Caesar’s standing as a ruler, first introduced in this moment, remains a central topic of debate throughout the play. Class distinction is a key element here. In this scene, we see Marullus the tribune swaying the common cobbler. The play contains many more instances of politicians convincing the public of their views.
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Act I - Scene II
"Ye gods! It doth amaze me A man of such a feeble temper should(135) So get the start of the majestic world And bear the palm alone...." See in text (Act I - Scene II)
Part of the case Cassius lays before Brutus in convincing him of Caesar’s unworthiness is a devaluation of Caesar’s status from God to man. Cassius is unconvinced that Caesar’s leadership is “in the stars,” or destined. Cassius spins an account of Caesar as a flesh-and-blood man, rendering him no more worthy to rule than any other mortal. This moment ties into the play’s ongoing debate over whether Rome’s political fate is in the hands of gods or men.
Act I - Scene III
"And that which would appear offense in us, His countenance, like richest alchemy, Will change to virtue and to worthiness...." See in text (Act I - Scene III)
Casca uses alchemy–the antiquated practice of turning lead to gold–as a metaphor for the power of political rhetoric. Throughout Julius Caesar, nothing is truly lead or gold, but the right words can make it seem so.
"And why should Caesar be a tyrant then?(110) Poor man! I know he would not be a wolf But that he sees the Romans are but sheep...." See in text (Act I - Scene III)
Cassius’s understanding of the world centers around a belief in free will and agency. He seeks to assign responsibility to himself and his fellow Romans for the current state of political affairs. Not content to buy into a narrative that renders Caesar’s rise inevitable, he blames the citizens of Rome for allowing it to happen. Cassius in turn takes on the responsibility to shape events to come.
Act II - Scene III
"If not, the Fates with traitors do contrive...." See in text (Act II - Scene III)
Like many of the characters in Julius Caesar, Artemidorus has a precarious notion of fate. On the one hand, he chooses to take matters into his own hands by warning Caesar of the conspiracy. On the other, he acknowledges that fate alone will decide whether Caesar gets the message.
Act III - Scene I
"Fates, we will know your pleasures. That we shall die, we know; 'tis but the time(110) And drawing days out that men stand upon...." See in text (Act III - Scene I)
In a fascinating address to the Fates themselves, Brutus speaks of the inevitability of death. On one level, he is justifying the murder of Caesar by pointing out how death comes to everyone. To kill a man is to free him of the dread of death. On another level, Brutus is foreshadowing his own death, as well as the deaths of his fellow conspirators. After all, he says, “That we shall die, we know.”
Act III - Scene II
"There is tears for his love, joy for his fortune, honor for his valor, and death for his ambition. Who is here so base that would be a bondman?..." See in text (Act III - Scene II)
Brutus’s case for his murder of Caesar hinges on two arguments. First, Caesar was ambitious, and ambition is punishable by death. Second, that Caesar was tyrannical, putting the Roman people in the position of bondmen (slaves). Note that Brutus offers no evidence to support these claims. Mark Antony’s ensuing speech is remarkable in the way that he uses evidence to dismantle Brutus’s position here.
Act V - Scene I
"O, that a man might know The end of this day's business ere it come! But it sufficeth that the day will end, And then the end is known...." See in text (Act V - Scene I)
So ends the philosophical discussion between Cassius and Brutus on the topics of foresight and determinism. Brutus arrives at the position that the future is ultimately unknowable until you have reached it. To Brutus, this state of affairs is not ideal but will have to do.
Act V - Scene V
"Within my tent his bones tonight shall lie, Most like a soldier, order'd honorably...." See in text (Act V - Scene V)
By ending the play with the discussion of Brutus’s character and legacy, Shakespeare asks us once again: Who is the play’s protagonist? Despite the play’s title, Julius Caesar is not as prominent or vocal a presence as Brutus or Cassius. These final moments, in which Antony, working himself into a rapture, proclaims that “Nature might stand up/And say to all the world, ‘’This was a man!” indicates that Brutus stands at the play’s heart. Brutus’s honor is important, and so is the honor bestowed upon him in his elegy.
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Nigeria's Opposition Preys on President Buhari's Weakness: A Faltering Economy
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By Neil Munshi
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Ahead of Nigeria’s presidential elections, a faltering economy is giving the opposition hope.
Opposition candidates seeking to unseat Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, are attacking his economic record and treatment of foreign investors as election season intensifies in Africa’s most populous country. Four members of Buhari’s own party who have defected to the opposition to challenge him are pitching themselves as more business-minded candidates who can jump-start a sluggish economic recovery.
Their criticisms of Africa’s biggest oil-producing nation, which is set to hold elections in February, come as two clashes highlight Buhari’s vulnerability on economic policy, even as rising crude prices deliver a boost.
The administration has come under fire for a decision by the central bank and attorney general to impose $10 billion in penalties on South African mobile giant MTN. The president’s office has also lashed out at HSBC over a research note for clients suggesting that Buhari’s re-election would stunt economic growth.
His former allies are pouncing on discontent with the economy. The campaign slogan of Bukola Saraki, president of the Nigerian Senate, is “Let’s Grow Nigeria.” Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state and a presidential hopeful, said, “The economy is not showing any real signs of improvement.” Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, another contender, said earlier this month that the Buhari administration had “destroyed” the economy.
If the opposition was to ask the average Nigerian, ‘Are you better off than you were four years ago?’ the answer would be no.
Chris Ngwodo, political analyst
Buhari was considered all but unbeatable as recently as a few months ago. But this week an important state election offered him a stark warning. His All Progressives Congress party found itself in a runoff to defend the governorship in Osun state, which it controls and which will be central to the president’s re-election prospects.
Lagos’ business elite hopes that a Buhari defeat would help revitalize Africa’s largest economy, which has stumbled out of a recession brought on by the oil crash, but made worse, critics argue, by the administration’s economic mismanagement.
The administration has defended its record, touting achievements that include a rise in foreign reserves; a current account surplus; significant power, road and rail infrastructure investment; and a drop in inflation. Its policies have helped Nigeria move up 24 positions on the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index, from 169 in 2016 to 145 in 2017. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is also widely admired in the business community.
Even critics concede Buhari was dealt a bad hand in a country where oil accounts for 56 percent of government revenue, entering office in 2015 as crude prices slumped.
“But if the opposition was to ask the average Nigerian, ‘Are you better off than you were four years ago?’ the answer would be no,” says political analyst Chris Ngwodo. “There have been huge job losses, and the country is barely inching out of recession.”
GDP growth slumped to an annualized 1.5 percent in the second quarter, causing economists to lower their forecasts for 2018 growth to 2.3 percent. The Nigerian stock exchange is among the worst performing in the world this year.
Buhari claimed his party’s presidential nomination in September. It is unclear yet whether the opposition can unite behind a candidate who can overcome voter apathy in the south and the president’s strength in the populous north. So far, multiple parties are holding separate primaries in October, each picking their nominee. But the president’s approval ratings are near record lows, touching 45 percent in the most recent survey by NOI Polls.
This month the president’s office let loose on HSBC, which in July released a research note that criticized the government’s convoluted exchange rate regime for causing a range of “inefficiencies” and said a second Buhari term “raises the risk of limited economic progress and further fiscal deterioration.”
The president’s office was not pleased. “What killed Nigeria’s economy in the past was the unbridled looting of state resources by leaders, the type which was actively supported by HSBC,” read an official statement, accusing the bank of facilitating money laundering by Nigerian politicians. An HSBC spokesperson said it had no comment on the matter. In a country known for corrupt politicians, Buhari is widely seen as clean, and has been praised for cracking down on public graft, even as some of his allies have been ensnared in scandal.
Adeyemi Dipeolu, economic special adviser to the president, wrote in an op-ed this week that the HSBC analysis lacks nuance. “While the economy has not yet reached desired growth levels, there are positive developments in macroeconomic conditions, the real sector, the business environment, social investments and infrastructure,” he wrote.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, one of the first high-profile politicians to defect and challenge Buhari, said in a statement that the administration’s attack on HSBC was “comical and pathetic.” Abubakar told reporters last month that the Buhari administration’s battle with MTN, the country’s largest mobile carrier, was evidence of how the president had “actually driven out foreign investment by his policies.”
The MTN saga began on Aug. 29 when the central bank ordered the mobile company — which has over 50 million subscribers in Nigeria — to return $8.1 billion it allegedly illegally repatriated. In addition, the attorney general said the company owed $2 billion in back taxes. The news wiped one-third off the company’s market value. MTN denies all wrongdoing and has filed a lawsuit against the government.
The central bank has since struck a more conciliatory tone. “I am very optimistic we will resolve the matter and I believe that everybody will be happy. MTN will be happy, the banks will be happy. [The central bank] and government would be happy,” Godwin Emefiele, central bank governor, told reporters this week, following a statement last week stressing that Nigeria “will continue to welcome foreign investments and investors.”
But critics say the aggressive moves against some of Nigeria’s biggest foreign investors is emblematic of a Buhari mentality that, they argue, is stuck in the 1980s, when the president ruled Nigeria as head of a military government.
“It really speaks volumes [about] the mindset of the government,” says one Lagos-based executive.
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Series Title : The Tonight Show [Fallon]
Episode Number : Season 3 Episode 2
Episode Aired : 5th January 2016
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s03e53 - James Spader; Colin Hanks, Bibi Bourelly
s03e54 - Taylor Lautner, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Weezer
s03e55 - Aaron Paul, Gov. Chris Christie, Nate Bargatze, Wendy Melvoin
s03e56 - Melissa McCarthy, Bobby Cannavale, Wild Belle
s03e57 - Greg Kinnear, Padma Lakshmi, Andrew Dice Clay
s03e58 - Cameron Diaz, Jon Favreau, Alessia Cara, Chad Smith
s03e59 - Russell Crowe, Jonathan Groff, the Lumineers, the Sugarhill Gang
s03e60 - Kerry Washington, Ken Jeong, Dion
s03e61 - Ben Kingsley, Common, Ice Cube
s03e62 - Amy Schumer, Richard Linklater, Zara Larsson, Wayne Newton
s03e63 - Ice Cube, Ellie Kemper, Conrad Sewell
s03e64 - Hugh Laurie, Sen. Ted Cruz, Future
s03e65 - Robert De Niro, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Nick Guerra
s03e66 - Ricky Gervais, Ariana Grande
s03e67 - Chelsea Handler, Eric Bana, D'Angelo
s03e68 - Matt Lauer, Gisele Bundchen, Fitz & the Tantrums
s03e69 - Adam Levine, Michael Shannon, Rae Sremmurd
s03e70 - Paul Rudd, Hugh Dancy, Jack Whitehall
s03e71 - Louis C.K., Questlove, Rufus Wainwright
s03e72 - Chris Evans, Marc Maron, Lecrae
s03e73 - Jeremy Renner, Fran Lebowitz, Grimes
s03e74 - Robert Downey Jr., Amy Sedaris, Chance the Rapper
s03e75 - Jane Fonda, Andrew Rannells, Keith Urban
s03e76 - Jodie Foster, Daveed Diggs, Graham Nash
s03e77 - David Spade, Laura Bush, Jenna Bush Hager, Tegan and Sara
s03e78 - Jada Pinkett Smith, Andy Cohen, Gallant
s03e79 - Drake, Megyn Kelly, Meghan Trainor, Emily Wells
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s03e81 - Andy Samberg, Gigi Hadid
s03e82 - Simon Cowell, Josh Gad, Anthony Bourdain, Mario Batali
s03e83 - Zac Efron, Carmelo Anthony, the Kills
s03e84 - Seth Rogen, Fred Armisen, Corinne Bailey Rae
s03e85 - Billy Crystal, Beanie Feldstein, Flatbush Zombies
s03e86 - Jennifer Lawrence, George Lopez, Tom Odell
s03e87 - Tyler Perry, Dave Franco, Harland Williams
s03e88 - Adam Sandler, Karlie Kloss, Anderson Paak featuring T.I.
s03e89 - Penelope Cruz, Tom Brokaw, Dierks Bentley, Musiq Soulchild
s03e90 - Maya Rudolph, Martin Short, Leslie Odom Jr., Courtney Barnett
s03e91 - Daniel Radcliffe, Mel B, Maren Morris
s03e92 - Ethan Hawke, Freddie Prinze Jr., Ingrid Michaelson
s03e93 - Mark Ruffalo, Paula Patton, the Lucas Brothers
s03e94 - President Barack Obama, Madonna
s03e95 - Ryan Seacrest, Cedric the Entertainer, Chris Young featuring Vince Gill
s03e96 - Liam Hemsworth, Nick Jonas
s03e97 - Don Rickles, Lena Dunham, DJ Shadow featuring Run The Jewels
s03e98 - Jay Leno, Jeff Goldblum, Wale, Bruce Hornsby
s03e99 - Dwayne Johnson, Jim Gaffigan, Phantogram, Howard Jones
s03e100 - Ricky Gervais, Tony Hale, Brian Regan
s03e101 - Blake Lively, Luke Wilson, Mumford & Sons, Baaba Maal
s03e102 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Feherty, Kevin Delaney
s03e103 - Gordon Ramsay, Elle Fanning, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
s03e104 - Will Forte, Ashley Benson, Joseph
s03e105 - Ellen Barkin, J.J. Watt, the Avett Brothers
s03e106 - Kristen Stewart, Chris Colfer, Shawn Mendes
s03e107 - Melissa McCarthy, Christian Slater
s03e108 - Kristen Wiig, Rami Malek, Benjamin Clementine
s03e109 - Michael Strahan, Parker Posey, Margo Price
s03e110 - Blake Lively, Rachel Maddow, Good Charlotte, Ray Parker Jr.
s03e111 - Chris Pine, Joanna Lumley, Troye Sivan
s03e112 - Idris Elba, Heidi Klum, Lukas Graham
s03e113 - Mila Kunis, Mike Birbiglia, A$AP Mob
s03e114 - Alicia Vikander, Celine Dion
s03e115 - Simon Cowell, Lilly Singh, Penn & Teller
s03e116 - Denis Leary, Shay Mitchell, G-Easy featuring Tory Lanez, Cory Henry
s03e117 - Michael Fassbender, Abby Elliott, Bastille
s03e118 - Matt Damon, David Feherty, Sturgill Simpson
s03e119 - Will Smith, Ellen Page, Usher
s03e120 - Margot Robbie, Nick Cannon, Martha Stewart
s03e121 - Jared Leto, John Turturro, Bishop Briggs, Leslie Odom Jr.
s03e122 - Jonah Hill, Jaden Smith, Dua Lipa
s03e123 - Aziz Ansari, Carla Gugino, Jeff Dye
s03e124 - Miles Teller, Keri Russell, Steven Tyler
s03e125 - Jerry Seinfeld, Seth Rogen, Jason Derulo
s03e126 - Robert De Niro, Jordan Spieth, De La Soul
s03e127 - Dolly Parton, Donald Glover
s03e128 - Jason Statham, Tig Notaro, Florida Georgia Line
s03e129 - Barbra Streisand, Alec Baldwin
s03e130 - Jessica Alba, Jeff Foxworthy
s03e131 - Kevin Bacon, Meghan Trainor, Yo Gotti
s03e132 - Mel Brooks, Rita Ora, Banks & Steelz
s03e133 - David Spade, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Tove Lo
s03e134 - Harry Connick Jr., Zara Larsson
s03e135 - Meg Ryan, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Dan White
s03e136 - Clint Eastwood, Molly Shannon, Mike Posner
s03e137 - Michael Strahan, James Cameron, Vince Staples
s03e138 - Ariana Grande, Russell Westbrook
s03e139 - James Spader, Mandy Moore, Jack White
s03e140 - Renee Zellweger, Shaquille O'Neal, Eric Church
s03e141 - Shailene Woodley, Carol Burnett, Jason Aldean, Wayne Newton
s03e142 - Kevin James, Michael B. Jordan, Bon Iver
s03e143 - Norm Macdonald, Kiiara
s03e144 - Miley Cyrus
s03e145 - Hillary Clinton, Terry Crews, Ariana Grande
s03e146 - Mark Wahlberg, Sofia Vergara, Mo
s03e147 - Kelly Ripa, Priyanka Chopra, Band of Horses
s03e148 - Hugh Jackman, Ken Jeong, Shawn Mendes
s03e149 - Will Forte, Haley Bennett
s03e150 - Samuel L. Jackson, Gina Rodriguez, The Lemon Twigs
s03e151 - Kate Hudson, David Oyelowo, De La Soul ft. Estelle
s03e152 - Sting, Kate McKinnon
s03e153 - Margot Robbie, Metallica
s03e154 - Nathan Lane, James Marsden, Nikki Glaser
s03e155 - Emily Blunt, Mario Batali, Chance the Rapper
s03e156 - John Goodman, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Empire of the Sun
s03e157 - Ashton Kutcher, Issa Rae, Norah Jones
s03e158 - Ben Affleck, Sarah Paulson, Green Day
s03e159 - Tyler Perry, Abigail Spencer, Van Morrison
s03e160 - Taraji P. Henson, David Harbour, Phish, Doyle Bramhall II
s03e161 - Kevin Hart, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, James Bay
s03e162 - Bryan Cranston, Dakota Fanning, Barry Gibb
s03e163 - Vin Diesel, Norman Reedus, Christine and the Queens
s03e164 - Jon Hamm, Colleen Ballinger, Kings of Leon
s03e165 - Ricky Gervais, Evan Rachel Wood, Michael Bublé
s03e166 - Ethan Hawke, Phil Collins
s03e167 - Justin Timberlake, Tracey Ullman, Stanaj
s03e168 - Martin Short, Steve Martin, Ruth Negga, Common
s03e169 - Anna Kendrick, John Lithgow, Iliza Shlesinger, Chick Corea
s03e170 - Jay Leno, Gebrielle Union, Big Sean
s03e171 - Whoopi Goldberg, Zoe Lister-Jones, Lecrea
s03e172 - Vince Vaughn, Patton Oswald
s03e173 - Benedict Cumberbatch, Rachel Maddow, Jim James
s03e174 - Dana Carvey, Alicia Keys, Young M.A.
s03e175 - Bill Maher, Daveed Diggs, Muna
s03e176 - Eddie Redmayne, Lily Collins, Martha Wainwright
s03e177 - Amy Adams, Joe Buck, Morgane & Chris Stapleton
s03e178 - Jeremy Renner, Michelle Dockery, David Blaine
s03e179 - Billy Bob Thornton, Andy Cohen, Little Big Town
s03e180 - Warren Beatty, Naomie Harris, Robbie Robertson, Aminé
s03e181 - Jude Law, Sterling K. Brown, Macklemore
s03e182 - Nicole Kidman, Michael Shannon, Miranda Lambert
s03e183 - Megyn Kelly, Chris Hardwick, Emeli Sandé
s03e184 - Jason Sudeikis, Kristin Chenoweth, DNCE
s03e185 - Sarah Jessica Parker, Frank Pellegrino Jr.
s03e186 - Leslie Mann, Jonathan Groff, Machine Gun Kelly, Camila Cabello
s03e187 - Kevin James, Tim Gunn, the Weeknd
s03e188 - Ice-T, Alexis Bledel, David Gray
s03e189 - Natalie Portman, J.J. Abrams, Neil Diamond
s03e190 - Felicity Jones, Billy Crudup, Car Seat Headrest
s03e191 - Emma Stone, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Kacey Musgraves
s03e192 - Chelsea Handler, John Legend
s03e193 - Annette Bening, Steve Harvey, 'The Hamilton Mixtape'
s03e194 - Chris Pratt, Katie Holmes, John Mayer
s03e195 - Edward Norton, Riz Ahmed, Reggie Fils-Aimé
s03e196 - Robert De Niro, Pharrell Williams
s03e197 - Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Nealon, Gary Clark Jr.
s03e198 - Bryan Cranston, Hailee Steinfeld, OneRepublic
s03e199 - Michael Fassbender, Jon Glaser, Niall Horan
s03e200 - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elle Fanning, Childish Gambino
s03e201 - Casey Affleck, Sienna Miller, Solange
s03e202 - Reese Witherspoon, Andrew Rannells, Warpaint
s03e203 - Denzel Washington, Tony Bennett
s03e204 - Matthew McConaughey, Janelle Monae, Sylvan Esso
s03e205 - Viola Davis, Nick Kroll, Chef Daniel Humm
s03e206 - Jim Parsons, kid toy experts Evan & Jillian, Dec 99th
s03e207 - Adam Driver, Rhett & Link, R. Kelly
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Jay Leno is due to depart his seat as anchor of 'The Tonight Show' after the coverage of the Winter Olympics in February 2014. Jimmy Fallon will then move away from his 'Late Night' slot to the earlier slot. Lorne Michaels will executive produce the show which will air from New York's 30 Rockefeller Plaza.
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Business Books to Watch in June
/ New Releases
Looking for something new to read? These are just some of the books we have our eyes on in June, in order of publication date.
We do our best to keep you up to date on all the newest releases, but we have a relatively small staff here at 800-CEO-READ and we can't cover everything with a full review. While not a complete list (and you may see some of these elsewhere on the site this month), these are some of the books we have our eyes on in June (by order of publication date).
Breaking the Trust Barrier: How Leaders Close the Gaps for High Performance by JV Venable, Berret-Koehler
Build Extraordinary Trust and Lead Your Team to a Higher Plane.
For former US Air Force Thunderbirds' commander and demonstration leader JV Venable, inspiring teamwork was literally a matter of life and death. On maneuvers like the one pictured on the cover, the distance between jets was just eighteen inches. Closing the gaps to sustain that kind of separation requires the highest levels of trust.
On the ground or in the air, from line supervisor to CEO, we all face the same challenge. Our job is to entice those we lead to close the gaps that slow the whole team down—gaps in commitment, loyalty, and trust. Every bit of closure requires your people to let go of biases and mental safeguards that hold them back. The process the Thunderbirds use to break that barrier and craft the highest levels of trust on a team with an annual turnover of 50 percent is nothing short of phenomenal. That process is packaged here with tips and compelling stories that will help you build the team of a lifetime.
Eccentric Orbits: The Iridium Story by John Bloom, Atlantic Monthly Press
The incredible story of Iridium—the most complex satellite system ever built, the cell phone of the future, and one of the largest corporate bankruptcies in American history—and one man's desperate race to save it.
In the early 1990s, Motorola, the legendary American technology company developed a revolutionary satellite system called Iridium. Iridium the satellite system was a mind-boggling technical accomplishment, surely the future of communication. The only problem was that Iridium the company was a commercial disaster. Only months after launching service, it was $11 billion in debt, burning through $100 million a month and crippled by baroque rate plans and agreements that forced calls through Moscow, Beijing, Fucino, Italy, and elsewhere. Bankruptcy was inevitable—the largest to that point in American history. And when no real buyers seemed to materialize, it looked like Iridium would go down as just a “science experiment.”
That is, until Dan Colussy got a wild idea. Colussy, a former head of Pan-Am now retired and working on his golf game in Palm Beach, heard about Motorola’s plans to “de-orbit” the system and decided he would buy Iridium and somehow turn around one of the biggest blunders in the history of business. In Eccentric Orbits, John Bloom masterfully traces the conception, development, and launching of Iridium and Colussy’s tireless efforts to stop it from being destroyed, from meetings with his motley investor group, to the Clinton White House, to the Pentagon, to the hunt for customers in special ops, shipping, aviation, mining, search and rescue—anyone who would need a durable phone at the end of the Earth. Impeccably researched and wonderfully told, Eccentric Orbits is a rollicking, unforgettable tale of technological achievement, business failure, the military-industrial complex, and one of the greatest deals of all time.
That's Not How We Do It Here!: A Story about How Organizations Rise and Fall—and Can Rise Againby John Kotter & Holger Rathgeber, Portfolio
What’s the worst thing you can hear when you have a good idea at work? “That’s not how we do it here!”
In their iconic bestseller Our Iceberg Is Melting, John Kotter and Holger Rathgeber used a simple fable about penguins to explain the process of leading people through major changes. Now, ten years later, they’re back with another must-read story that will help any team or organization cope with their biggest challenges and turn them into exciting opportunities.
Once upon a time a clan of meerkats lived in the Kalahari, a region in southern Africa. After years of steady growth, a drought has sharply reduced the clan’s resources, and deadly vulture attacks have increased. As things keep getting worse, the harmony of the clan is shattered. The executive team quarrels about possible solutions, and suggestions from frontline workers face a soul-crushing response: “That’s not how we do it here!”
So Nadia, a bright and adventurous meerkat, hits the road in search of new ideas to help her troubled clan. She discovers a much smaller group that operates very differently, with much more teamwork and agility. These meerkats have developed innovative solutions to find food and evade the vultures. But not everything in this small clan is as perfect as it seems at first. Can Nadia figure out how to combine the best of both worlds—a large, disciplined, well-managed clan and a small, informal, inspiring clan—before it’s too late?
This book distills Kotter’s decades of experience and award-winning research to reveal why organizations rise and fall, and how they can rise again in the face of adversity.
The Founder's Mentality: How to Overcome the Predictable Crises of Growth by Chris Zook & James Allen, Harvard Business Review Press
Three Principles for Managing—and Avoiding—the Problems of Growth.
Why is profitable growth so hard to achieve and sustain? Most executives manage their companies as if the solution to that problem lies in the external environment: find an attractive market, formulate the right strategy, win new customers.
But when Bain & Company’s Chris Zook and James Allen, authors of the bestselling Profit from the Core, researched this question, they found that when companies fail to achieve their growth targets, 90 percent of the time the root causes are internal, not external—increasing distance from the front lines, loss of accountability, proliferating processes and bureaucracy, to name only a few. What’s more, companies experience a set of predictable internal crises, at predictable stages, as they grow. Even for healthy companies, these crises, if not managed properly, stifle the ability to grow further—and can actively lead to decline.
The key insight from Zook and Allen’s research is that managing these choke points requires a “founder’s mentality”—behaviors typically embodied by a bold, ambitious founder—to restore speed, focus, and connection to customers. Based on the authors’ decade-long study of companies in more than forty countries, The Founder's Mentality demonstrates the strong relationship between these three traits in companies of all kinds—not just start-ups—and their ability to sustain performance. Through rich analysis and inspiring examples, this book shows how any leader—not only a founder—can instill and leverage a founder’s mentality throughout their organization and find lasting, profitable growth.
Think Simple: How Smart Leaders Defeat Complexityby Ken Segall, Portfolio
Ken Segall, bestselling author of Insanely Simple, shows how any company can leverage the power of simplicity—based on exclusive insights from business leaders around the world.
In Insanely Simple, Segall showed how Steve Jobs’ love of simplicity propelled Apple from near-bankruptcy to the world’s most valuable company. Now he explores how other companies, in a range of industries, all over the world, are simplifying their way to success—providing real-life examples that can inspire others to do the same.
Segall’s interviews with leaders from more than forty diverse companies demonstrate the power of simplicity on multiple levels. Readers will discover:
How South Korea’s second biggest credit card company, Hyundai Card, used the power of simplicity to turn around a business losing two billion dollars a year.
How adherence to a simple mission helped propel StubHub to create a consumer revolution.
How The Blue Man Group used the principles of simplicity to grow from a local street act to a multinational creative network.
How Ben & Jerry’s, Whole Foods, and Charles Schwab embraced simplicity in culture and leadership to create their own success stories.
Segall distills the philosophies and methods of all these successful companies into nine useful chapters, each of which explores a key component of simplicity—mission, culture, leadership, brand, scale, streamlining, team, love, and instinct.
You Are The One: A Bold Adventure in Finding Purpose, Discovering the Real You, and Loving Fully by Kute Blackson, North Star Way
A charismatic visionary and transformational teacher offers a bold new look at spiritual awareness providing the tools needed to live a life truly inspired by love for a whole new generation.
Kute Blackson comes from a long line of spiritual leaders and works with people from all walks of life, offering his own uniquely powerful process to transform lives from the inside out. His inspirational and life-changing YouTube videos, seminars, and conferences are known throughout the world, but it’s his trademark transformation experiences that sets him apart. The intensive one-on-one and one-of-a-kind transformational mother of all trips is a 14-day, 24/7 journey into such remote places as the bowels of India where the client—armed with nothing but a backpack, a change of clothes, and a journal—works with Blackson until he discovers what he hasn’t yet found. Whether it’s about forgiveness, confronting inner demons, letting go of self-hatred or the scars of the past, those hard-earned, sweat-proof lessons Blackson instills in his clients are right here, in this book, You Are The One. No need to pack your bags or renew your passport.
So what are you waiting for? For someone to save you? If so, you’re not alone. But it’s not going to happen. Your parents won’t rescue you. Your friends won’t carry you. No one’s coming. Know why? Everything you are seeking is within you already. Because you’re already here. You. Are. The. ONE.
You Are The One is a reflection of Blackson’s unique and distinctive thoughts, teachings, stories, and poetic inspirations to help you access your true power and live boldly and fully in the world—with no regrets.
Peter Drucker on Consulting: How to Apply Drucker's Principles for Business Success by William A Cohen, LID Publishing
Peter Drucker is known worldwide as The Father of Modern Management. But he was also the world s most famous and successful independent consultant.
The methods developed by Drucker remain highly relevant and continue to be used in today's organizations. This book, written by Drucker's first executive PhD graduate of the program he developed, is the first book to reveal in detail Drucker's methods and ideas as a consultant.
Jack Welch noted that his success at GE was based on Drucker's consulting advice. Bill Bartmann became the 25th wealthiest man in America at one point. He, too, credits Drucker's advice in helping with his success. This book is an encyclopedia of Drucker's consulting approaches and how and when to apply them. Any consultant will find this book invaluable. However, executives and managers will also gain new insight into Drucker's thinking and methods, and why they continue to have such tremendous influence over today's organizations.
The Outward Mindset: Seeing Beyond Ourselves by The Arbinger Institute, Berret-Koehler
The Arbinger Institute helps individuals and organizations significantly improve accountability, spark collaboration and accelerate innovation by making a single change—shifting to an outward mindset.
Unknowingly, too many of us operate from an inward mindset—a narrow-minded focus on self-centered goals and objectives. When faced with personal ineffectiveness or lagging organizational performance, most of us instinctively look for quick-fix behavioral band-aids, not recognizing the underlying mindset at the heart of our most persistent challenges. Through true stories and simple yet profound guidance and tools, The Outward Mindset enables individuals and organizations to make the one change that most dramatically improves performance, sparks collaboration, and accelerates innovation—a shift to an outward mindset.
Beyond Competitive Advantage: How to Solve the Puzzle of Sustaining Growth While Creating Value by Todd Zenger, Harvard Business Review Press
The hard reality is that a competitive advantage just isn’t enough. Investors want companies to surprise them with unexpected value, which means that you can outperform market expectations only if you as a leader know how to find, create, and deliver a series of multiple competitive advantages.
This is why a corporate theory is so important. A good corporate theory provides a compass for those at the strategic helm, guiding their decisions about what assets and activities to pursue, what investments to make, and what strategies to adopt. Behind every long-term corporate success story lies a basic theory about how that company creates value.
In Beyond Competitive Advantage, strategy professor Todd Zenger describes what makes a great corporate theory and helps readers understand the many tensions and trade-offs they’ll face as they apply the theory to meet the challenge of market expectations. Based on years of research and analysis, Beyond Competitive Advantage provides managers and executives with a framework for both sustaining value and creating growth.
Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behaviorby Jonah Berger, Simon & Schuster
The New York Times bestselling author of Contagious explores the subtle, secret influences that affect the decisions we make—from what we buy, to the careers we choose, to what we eat—in this fascinating and groundbreaking work.
If you’re like most people, you think that your choices and behaviors are driven by your individual, personal tastes, and opinions. You wear a certain jacket because you liked the way it looked. You picked a particular career because you found it interesting. The notion that our choices are driven by our own personal thoughts and opinions is patently obvious. Right? Wrong.
Without our realizing it, other people’s behavior has a huge influence on everything we do at every moment of our lives, from the mundane to the momentous occasion. Even strangers have a startling impact on our judgments and decisions: our attitudes toward a welfare policy shift if we’re told it is supported by Democrats versus Republicans (even though the policy is the same in both cases). But social influence doesn’t just lead us to do the same things as others. In some cases we conform, or imitate others around us. But in other cases we diverge, or avoid particular choices or behaviors because other people are doing them. We stop listening to a band because they go mainstream. We skip buying the minivan because we don’t want to look like a soccer mom.
In his surprising and compelling Invisible Influence, Jonah Berger integrates research and thinking from business, psychology, and social science to focus on the subtle, invisible influences behind our choices as individuals. By understanding how social influence works, we can decide when to resist and when to embrace it—and how we can use this knowledge to make better-informed decisions and exercise more control over our own behavior.
Play Bigger: How Pirates, Dreamers, and Innovators Create and Dominate Markets by Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Christopher Lochhead, and Kevin Maney, HarperBusiness
The founders of a respected Silicon Valley advisory firm study legendary category-creating companies and reveal a groundbreaking discipline called category design.
Winning today isn’t about beating the competition at the old game. It’s about inventing a whole new game—defining a new market category, developing it, and dominating it over time. You can’t build a legendary company without building a legendary category. If you think that having the best product is all it takes to win, you’re going to lose.
In this farsighted, pioneering guide, the founders of Silicon Valley advisory firm Play Bigger rely on data analysis and interviews to understand the inner workings of “category kings”— companies such as Amazon, Salesforce, Uber and IKEA that give us new ways of living, thinking or doing business, often solving problems we didn’t know we had.
In Play Bigger, the authors assemble their findings to introduce the new discipline of category design. By applying category design, companies can create new demand where none existed, conditioning customers’ brains so they change their expectations and buying habits. While this discipline defines the tech industry, it applies to every kind of industry and even to personal careers.
Crossing The Chasm revolutionized how we think about new products in an existing market. The Innovator’s Dilemma taught us about disrupting an aging market. Now, Play Bigger is transforming business once again, showing us how to create the market itself.
Scaling Lean: Mastering the Key Metrics for Startup Growth by Ash Maurya, Portfolio
A hands-on guide to the metrics that matter most to young tech startups.
In the early stages of a tech startup’s life, it’s hard to decipher the meaningful metrics from the distractions. How do you know if your product is working? Is it the number of new signups? Average amount of time spent on the site? Revenue, even if you don’t have a revenue model yet?
In Scaling Lean, serial entrepreneur and author of the startup cult classic Running Lean, Ash Maurya, offers a tactical handbook for measuring and scaling a tech startup with maximum efficiency and efficacy. Maurya pairs real-world examples of startups like Airbnb and Dropbox with techniques and language from the manufacturing world to create a new model for measuring and describing an early stage startup’s success. Scaling Lean is an indispensable handbook for startup founders graduating from the incubator stage to build their business in the real world.
Magic and Loss: The Internet as Art by Virginia Heffernan, Simon & Schuster
Just as Susan Sontag did for photography and Marshall McLuhan did for television, Virginia Heffernan (called one of the “best living writers of English prose”) reveals the logic and aesthetics behind the Internet.
Since its inception, the Internet has morphed from merely an extension of traditional media into its own full-fledged civilization. It is among mankind’s great masterpieces—a massive work of art. As an idea, it rivals monotheism. We all inhabit this fascinating place. But its deep logic, its cultural potential, and its societal impact often elude us. In this deep and thoughtful book, Virginia Heffernan presents an original and far-reaching analysis of what the Internet is and does.
Life online, in the highly visual, social, portable, and global incarnation rewards certain virtues. The new medium favors speed, accuracy, wit, prolificacy, and versatility, and its form and functions are changing how we perceive, experience, and understand the world.
The Digital Marketing Divide: Reconciling Data-Driven and Creative Marketing Styles by Ericka Wilcher, Wiley
Strike the ideal balance between art and analytics with strategies for the modern marketing paradigm.
The Digital Marketing Divide sparks a discussion on the value of marketing decisions made from a place of balance between art and science. With a deep dive into the movement toward analytics, this book tests the assumption that marketing is moving toward data-based decisions—but also questions how to get there. You'll peek inside the trend to see what happens within marketing teams as analytics gains momentum, and learn which skills will only become more and more critical. The discussion is based on survey data and qualitative interviews, but goes beyond theory to suggest strategies for finding a middle ground between artistic and analytic disciplines, and provides suggestions for slowing down and taking more intentional approach to marketing metrics. You'll learn how to identify the relationships between analytics, technology, and creativity, and how to manage each to create a strategic plan for the future.
Plenty of books justify analytical marketing, but few examine the hallmark struggles that mark the journey toward true implementation. Tools and technology are important, but people and their behaviors are critical to the change. This book describes a proactive approach that helps you formulate the ideal strategy for your team and your brand. For many, the attraction of marketing is that it accommodates certain creative freedom while remaining grounded in solid business acumen. The increasing tilt toward analytics is changing the face of the industry, and The Digital Marketing Divide gives you a roadmap for a smoother journey.
Pathways to Possibility: Transforming Our Relationship with Ourselves, Each Other, and the World by Rosamund Stone Zander, Viking
The author of the 600,000+ copy bestseller The Art of Possibility returns with a new vision for achieving true human fulfillment.
In this powerful and inspiring book, family systems therapist and executive coach Rosamund Stone Zander invites readers to shed the childhood stories that hold us back, and enter a realm of true maturity and fulfillment, where limitless growth becomes possible. She illuminates how breaking old patterns and telling a new story can transform not just our own lives, but also our relationships with others—whether in a marriage, a classroom, or a business. And she demonstrates how, with this new understanding of ourselves and our place within an interconnected world, we can take powerful action in the collective interest, and gain a sense of deep connection to the universe.
This galvanizing book expands our notions of how much we can grow and change, whether we can affect others or the world at large, and how much freedom and joy we can experience. Stimulating and profound, it is the perfect companion to her beloved first book, The Art of Possibility.
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Role of implantable loop recorders in patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/pace.13441
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29989177?dopt=Abstract
Role of implantable loop recorders in patients with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol
Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 2018 09;41(9):1201-1203
Authors: Kanjwal K, Qadir R, Ruzieh M, Grubb BP
INTRODUCTION: We previously reported on a subgroup of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) patients who may also have features of neurocardiogenic syncope as well. In this subgroup of patients, we found syncope and presyncope were predominant clinical features. To understand the mechanism of syncope in this subgroup, we identified 39 patients who underwent loop recorder insertion.
METHODS: We reviewed charts of 450 patients who had POTS and syncope seen at the University of Toledo Medical Center from 2003 to 2017. Thirty-nine patients had at least four episodes of syncope in the last 6 months and were included for this study. All of these patients had a prior evaluation with a Holter and an event monitor which were inconclusive.
RESULTS: Thirty-nine patients, 33 (85%) women, aged 20-46 years, were included in this study. All patients demonstrated prolonged asystole (>6 seconds) or severe bradycardia (heart rate < 30 beats/min) during their syncope on implantable loop recorder (IRL). Fifteen patients demonstrated an asystole of >10 seconds and also had prolonged and convulsive syncope. All patients had abrupt syncope without any warning sign. All patients underwent dual-chamber pacemaker implantation using a closed loop stimulation algorithm. Syncope were completely eliminated in all patients following pacemaker implantation; however, they continued to have orthostatic tachycardia.
CONCLUSION: POTS patients with unusually frequent syncope should be considered for ILR implantation if other monitoring modalities like 48-hour Holter monitor or event recorder are inconclusive. ILR may identify a subgroup of POTS patients who may benefit from pacemaker implantations.
PMID: 29989177 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Home Politics PASTOR TUNDE BAKARE EXPLODES: THERE WAS CORRUPTION UNDER JONATHAN BUT LIFE WAS BETTER.
PASTOR TUNDE BAKARE EXPLODES: THERE WAS CORRUPTION UNDER JONATHAN BUT LIFE WAS BETTER.
Buhari & Bakare.
The Pastor of the Latter Rain Assembly, Pastor Tunde Bakare has said that ‘education in shambles did not start with President Muhammadu Buhari, health care delivery in shambles did not start with Buhari, infrastructural deficit did not start with Buhari but that what many people are saying is that there was corruption under former President Goodluck Jonathan but life was better’
In an in interview with Heritage Media in Calgary, Canadawent, Pastor Bakare defended Buhari over his decision to appoint ministers for six months after his swearing in, saying that it was ‘because there was no money to pay them.’ He said: ‘Development under President Buhari Buhari has been slow because as he said, he inherited an empty treasury. For six months, he could not appoint ministers because there was no money to pay them, and little by little, thank God, oil picked up.
‘But a person like Obasanjo will now attack him and say, rightly, the price of oil had fallen completely and I met an empty treasury but I didn’t give excuses, I worked. ‘But the difference is this, Obasanjo assembled the best, the brightest from across the nations of the earth, economists that knew their onions, to begin to help steer the affairs of the nation, and that is less seen in this administration.”
‘The allegations by the Nigerian public is that those around the president are also stealing, and some names have been mentioned. You cannot be a clean man surrounded by rogues, if you don’t deal with those rogues, they would colour you with the same tar’
On Buhari’s government achievement he said: ‘We are no longer importing rice for three years that is an incredible achievement, seventeen local governments occupied by Boko Haram no longer an issue …
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Reading Stapleford Park Wedding – Elena & Mike
Weddings / 8.8.17
Premier provided full AV production for this wedding reception at Stapleford Park in Leicestershire
Elena & Mike got married this June in a lavish ceremony in the Orangery at Stapleford Park. They had a range of equipment from us for their wedding including multiple PA systems, staging, linen and a backdrop.
We provided two PA Systems for this wedding. One for the Grand Hall Wedding Breakfast and Evening Reception and one for the Garden and Orangery. The Grand Hall PA System served two purposes with it being used for the wedding breakfast speeches as well as for the band playing during the evening reception. The Garden PA System was later moved into the Orangery for use by an acoustic singer that was performing throughout the day.
For the Orangery, after the ceremony, we provided our Aluminium Poseur Tables with stone coloured floor length table cloths. These were beautifully tied in the centre with foliage and flowers to create an hourglass shape. It’s amazing what you can do with an Aluminium Poseur Table to make it look wedding ready! The florists did an amazing job at transforming the Orangery with the ceiling and pillars covered in all kinds of foliage. They also provided some stunning floral table centres for the Grand Hall.
For the Grand Hall we also provided a bespoke white drape backdrop to sit behind the stage. We created this using our Prolyte H30V truss and Doughty Zenith windup stands.
We also installed a 6m x 3m Stage with white carpet and casement for the entertainment to use. The white carpet and casement turn the stage from a clunky black box into a stage fit for a wedding. We understand that your wedding needs to look as aesthetically pleasing as possible so we do our best to keep our attention to the details high.
A white starlit dance floor was installed between the stage and top table which housed the cake, as well as being used for dancing on later on in the evening,
For the evening reception, we provided a range of lighting to turn the dance floor into a nightclub experience for guests. One of our senior lighting technician’s was on hand to create a light show that went along with the music. Our sound technician also remained on site to make sure that the sound was working perfectly throughout the evening.
We’ve been providing equipment for weddings for over 15 years so we know what it takes to make a big day special, we aim to do the most possible to ensure that your day runs as smoothly as it can. We like to think our team really are ‘Premier!’
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News / 2020 ELECTIONS / Politics
Florida Democrats threatened to vote for Trump 'or we will come after you'
Thursday, 22 October 2020 9:34 AM [ Last Update: Thursday, 22 October 2020 11:01 AM ]
Members of Trump-affiliated right-wing Proud Boys rally in Portland, Oregon, on October 8, 2020. (Photo by The New York Times)
Fears of violence and intimidation by right-wing supporters of US President Donald Trump are growing after authorities in Florida said they were looking into emails sent to registered Democrats urging them to vote for Trump "or we will come after you."
The emails read, “(NAME) we are in possession of all your information. You are currently registered as a Democrat and we know this because we have gained access into the entire voting infrastructure. You will vote for Trump on Election Day or we will come after you.”
“Change your party affiliation to Republican to let us know you received our message and will comply. We will know which candidate you voted for. I would take this seriously if I were you. (VOTER’S ADDRESS) good luck,” the message ends.
The threatening emails received by Democrats in Florida and other parts of the US, including Pennsylvania, Arizona and Alaska, appeared to come from the far-right Proud Boy, the Alachua County sheriff's office in northern Florida said.
“We will be initiating an investigation into the source of the email" along with help from FBI agents and state election officials, the sheriff's office said.
A spokesperson for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency said in a statement that it is aware of the emails.
“While we are looking into the emails, we can tell you this: your vote IS secret,” the spokesperson said. “These emails are meant to intimidate and undermine American voters' confidence in our elections. Don't fall for sensational and unverified claims.”
The Proud Boys is a white nationalist hate group known for its misogyny and Islamophobia, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), which monitors hate groups nationwide.
The group made headlines when Trump declined to condemn it when asked about white supremacists in his first debate with his Democratic rival Joe Biden on September 29.
Trump keeps calling on his supporters in tweets and speeches, saying, "Fight for President Trump," directing them to the website "ArmyForTrump.com."
The US president has called the election "corrupt," and refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power should he lose the vote to Biden.
Some experts said that Trump is trying to reduce confidence in the results and dissuade Democratic voters from casting their ballot.
Trump 'army' of poll watchers could frighten voters, incite violence: officials warn
US election officials warn that President Trump
Attempting to threaten or intimidate voters in federal elections is a federal crime punishable by fines and up to one year in prison.
Enrique Tarrio, chairman of the Proud Boys and the Florida state director of Latinos for Trump, denied involvement in an interview with the Washington Post, saying the group operates two sites and was increasingly migrating away from the domain used in the email campaign.
Trey Grayson, a Republican and former Kentucky secretary of state said, "My biggest concern, and both sides do this, is undermining confidence in elections across the board."
"We've got to have people trust the outcome. The losers have to believe it was a fair fight,” he added.
Mary McCord, former top federal prosecutor focusing on national security and a professor at Georgetown Law School in Washington warned that armed groups of Trump supporters will "self-activate" in response to his calls to watch polling places.
The FBI has already warned of “combustible violence” on US streets in the run-up to election as tensions have increased between far-right extremists and anti-racial protesters during nationwide demonstrations that followed the police killing of African American George Floyd.
Democratic leaders have accused Trump of taking political advantage by promoting hate and violence.
FBI warns of 'combustible violence' on US streets ahead of November election
The FBI warns about “combustible violence” on US streets ahead of the November presidential election,
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Arizona Attempts Prison System Sell-Off
Loaded on Sept. 15, 2010 by Brandon Sample published in Prison Legal News September, 2010, page 42
Filed under: Private Prisons, Corrections Corporation of America/CoreCivic, GEO Group/Wackenhut, Management and Training Corporation. Location: Arizona.
The next lot in our auction is the Arizona prison system. Do I hear $100,000,000? What, no bidders? None? You, sir, Corrections Corporation of America, you must be interested. No? Okay. How about you, GEO Group? No, not interested either?
Prison privatization is not a new concept but efforts to privatize an entire prison system are rare – having been previously considered in only one state, Tennessee, more than a decade ago. [See: PLN, Sept. 1998, p.16]. However, last year Arizona lawmakers attempted to privatize most of that state’s prison system as they tried to close a whopping $4 billion budget deficit.
HB 2010, signed into law by Governor Jan Brewer on September 3, 2009, permitted the unprecedented sale of almost all of Arizona’s prisons. Under HB 2010, state prison officials were required to solicit bids for the operation of “one or more prison complexes” by private companies in return for an upfront payment of $100 million. The state would then lease the prisons back from the companies over a 20-year period, paying them to manage the facilities. The prison complex at Yuma was not subject to the law; it had been exempted at the insistence of a Yuma legislator.
The concept was “such a new idea. The model hasn’t been done,” said Leonard Gilroy, an official with the Reason Foundation, which champions the privatization of government services and has received funding from the private prison industry. “It’s sort of like ‘we want you to do an operational contract and loan us $100 million,’” Gilroy said. “I don’t know if there’s enough there to sweeten the pot for the private sector.”
When asked about taking over Arizona’s prison system, Louise Grant, spokesperson for Corrections Corporation of America (CCA), said they were “not focused on that.” She noted that CCA was interested in pursuing traditional private prison contracts. GEO Group, the second-largest private prison operator in the U.S., declined to comment on its intentions, as did a third potential bidder, Utah-based Management & Training Corporation (MTC).
Aside from the $100 million upfront payment being a nonstarter, some lawmakers and state prison officials questioned the wisdom of trying to put Arizona’s entire prison system into private hands.
Corrections Director Charles L. Ryan told legislators in a May 2009 hearing that the idea was “very concerning,” especially considering that some prison complexes house death row prisoners and other violent offenders. “[The bill] seeks to attempt something never experienced in the nation: Privatizing a state’s entire prison system. This is bad public policy,” Ryan remarked.
J. “J-Rod” Rodriguez, vice-president of the Arizona Correctional Peace Officers Association, raised concerns about the loss of jobs for state prison guards. “They’re trying to replace us with lower-paid [private] guards to handle sex offenders, murderers, rapists, inmates with volatile connections,” he said.
Ultimately, Ryan, Rodriguez and other concerned officials had nothing to fear. Although Arizona tried to sell off its prison system to the private sector, there were no buyers. CCA, GEO Group, MTC and other companies just weren’t interested – possibly because HB 2010 required “an annual cost efficiency savings to the state.”
The system-wide privatization provision of HB 2010 was quietly repealed when HB 2006 was signed into law in March 2010. Prior to its repeal, the Arizona Department of Corrections had reduced the number of prison complexes that could be privatized from nine to two, excluding facilities that house maximum or close-security prisoners.
However, other aspects of HB 2010 remain in force – including a requirement that the Arizona Department of Corrections (ADOC) “issue a request for proposal to privatize correctional health services, including medical and dental services,” and “issue a request for proposals and contract for 5,000 private prison beds for either an expansion of current private prisons ... or new locations in this state.” Arizona already houses about 20% of its prison population in privately-operated facilities.
Private prison companies were amenable to traditional contracts for 5,000 more beds, and four firms submitted bids in May 2010. The interested companies are CCA, GEO, MTC and Emerald Correctional Management, which is seeking to build several facilities in Arizona including a 1,000-bed prison in Globe. CCA and MTC considered putting prisons in Prescott Valley, but withdrew their proposals due to community opposition and lack of support from the town council.
Arizona’s plan to contract for 5,000 more private prison beds hit a snag with the high-profile escape of three prisoners from an MTC-operated facility in Kingman on July 30, 2010. “I believe a big part of our problem is that the very violent inmates, like the three that escaped, ended up getting reclassified [as lower security] quickly and sent to private prisons that were just not up to the job,” said Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard.
The escape, which sparked a nationwide manhunt and exposed serious security flaws at the MTC prison, will be covered in an upcoming issue of PLN. Following the Kingman escape it was revealed that two advisors to Governor Jan Brewer had close lobbying ties to CCA, and that eight CCA executives had donated to Brewer’s election campaign. Also, a February 2010 report by the ADOC found it may actually be more expensive to house the state’s prisoners in privately-operated facilities.
Sources: www.guardian.co.uk, Associated Press, www.eacourier.com, Arizona Republic, www.azdailysun.com, www.tulsaworld.com, www.silverbelt.com, Prescott Daily Courier, www.money.cnn.com
Thou Shalt Not: Sexual Misconduct by Prison and Jail Chaplains, by David Reutter
Clergy Who Advocate for Prisoners Barred from Prisons and Jails
Federal Court Finds Nation of Islam Publication Not Racially Inflammatory, by David Reutter
$35,000 Settlement in Indiana Jail Failure to Protect and Medical Care Suit, by David Reutter
Boulder Weekly Investigation Ends the Practice of Shackling Colorado Prisoners in Labor, by Pamela White
$10 Million Settlement for Former Colorado Prisoner Cleared by DNA, by David Reutter
Prison Nursery Programs Promote Bonding, Reduce Recidivism, by Gary Hunter
Texas Judge Sharon “Killer” Keller Receives Sanctions
Court Rebuffs BOP for Third Time in PLN Records Suit, by Brandon Sample
Failed Extortion Scheme Led to Washington Prisoner’s Suicide Attempt, Lawsuit Says, by David Reutter
Deplorable Conditions at Los Angeles ICE Facility Result in Settlement, by Brandon Sample
$2 Million in Settlements for Wrongful Arrest, Conviction in Ohio
Technology, Budget Cuts Make Sex Offender Monitoring More Difficult, by Matthew Clarke
Five Sentenced in Oregon Prison Food Bribery Scandal, by Mark Wilson
Wisconsin Doctor Sentenced for Sexually Abusing Prisoner Patients
Congress Passes Law to Reduce Crack/Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity, by Anthony Papa
Former Prisoner Accepts $179,000 for Wrongful Conviction Under New Florida Law, by David Reutter
Ohio Cuts Prison Industry Jobs, by Matthew Clarke
Alabama’s Indigent Defense System “Perfect Storm” for Ineffective Assistance, by David Reutter
$130,000 Settlement in Tennessee Jail Prisoner’s Beating, Rape
Pay-to-Stay Jails Unsuccessful in Ohio, by David Reutter
U.S. Supreme Court Holds Restitution Deadlines Not Jurisdictional
U.S. Department of Agriculture Subsidizes Jail Building in Texas
Democratic Chairman’s Rhetoric Supports Restoration of Voting Rights, but Actions Speak Louder than Words, by David Reutter
$850,000 Award in Delaware Prisoner’s Suicide; State Declines to Renew CMS Contract
U.S. Supreme Court Holds Government May Offset Attorney Fees to Collect Litigant’s Debt
Pennsylvania Legislator / GEO Board Member Faces Criminal Charges, by Matthew Clarke
Innocence Project Report on Compensation and Reentry Services for Exonerated Prisoners, by Matthew Clarke
Former Oregon Prison Guard, Accused of Contraband Smuggling and Sexual Misconduct, Files Suit Alleging Racism, by Mark Wilson
Suit Filed for Oregon Jail Pneumonia Death
14 Years of Litigation Fails to Remedy Deficient Jail Medical Care; Herrera Saga Continues in Washington State
Registered Sex Offender Remained on City Payroll While Incarcerated, by Michael Brodheim
Oregon Politician Visits Prison, Proposes Porn Ban, by Mark Wilson
Arizona Attempts Prison System Sell-Off, by Brandon Sample
$1 Million Award in New York State Prisoner’s Death Caused by Medical Malpractice
Another Way for CCA to Influence Congress, by Matthew Clarke
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, by Michelle Alexander (N.Y., The New Press, 2010). 290 pages., by Mumia Abu-Jamal
California: Last Two of Five Guards Charged in Prisoner’s Death Get Prison Time
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Federal Good Time Challenge, by Brandon Sample
Justice Thomas’ Wife Creates “Nonpartisan” Political Organization, by David Reutter
New Jersey Prison Guards Fake Electrocution, by Brandon Sample
$2.9 Million Settlement in Suit against GEO over Suspicionless Strip Searches, by Matthew Clarke
Mississippi Stops Segregating HIV-positive Prisoners
GEO Group Settles $47.5 Million Texas Prisoner Wrongful Death Suit
New York City Jail Prisoner Awarded $1.3 Million in Deliberate Indifference to Assault Claim
More from Brandon Sample:
Q&A: Ineffective Assistance of Counsel: Which Errors Are Worth Pursuing?, April 12, 2019
Guilty Plea Does Not Foreclose Challenge To Constitutionality Of Conviction, U.S. Supreme Court Decides, April 19, 2018
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Habeas Relief Citing AEDPA Deference, Dec. 19, 2017
Maryland Ban on Prisoner's Book Rescinded, Aug. 23, 2016
Former BOP Guard Convicted In Murder-For-Hire Scheme, Aug. 22, 2016
Second BOP Guard Convicted In Assault-For-Hire, Aug. 22, 2016
BOP Dentist Gets Slap On The Wrist for Sex Abuse, Aug. 22, 2016
Cook County Jail Agrees to Improvements, April 15, 2013
No More Than 20 Percent Can Be Deducted To Pay Filing Fees, April 15, 2013
Heck Does Not Apply to Released Prisoner Seeking Damages for Sentence Miscalculation, April 15, 2013
Federal Judge Approves $25 Million Class Action Settlement Against Global Tel*Link, Dec. 1, 2020. Private Prisons, Telephone Rates, Class Actions.
California Passes Bill Allowing ICE Detainees to Sue Private Contractors, Dec. 1, 2020. Private Prisons, Immigration Law/Offenses, Prison Litigation Reform Act (PLRA).
Third Circuit Reinstates Claims by Immigration Detainee in GEO-Operated Prison Seeking to Marry U.S. Citizen, Dec. 1, 2020. GEO Group/Wackenhut, Marriage, Immigration Detention.
Whistleblower Claims Female Detainees at Privately Run Georgia ICE Facility Had Forced Hysterectomies, Dec. 1, 2020. Private Prisons, Private Contractors, Male Reproductive, Forcible Treatment, Sterilization.
Lives at Stake as Pennsylvania County De-privatizes Prison, Nov. 1, 2020. GEO Group/Wackenhut.
Two-Thirds of Nevada Prisoners Confined in Arizona Private Prison Test Positive for COVID-19, Nov. 1, 2020. Private Prisons, COVID-19.
Private Prison Industry Ramped Up Campaign Contributions, Favoring Republicans, Nov. 1, 2020. Private Prisons, Lobbying.
Promises to Defund the Police Lead to Increase in Private Security Forces on City Streets, Oct. 15, 2020. Private Prisons, Protests, Cost of Prison Systems, Guards/Staff.
GEO Group and CoreCivic Lose Critical Financial Support, Oct. 1, 2020. Corrections Corporation of America/CoreCivic, GEO Group/Wackenhut.
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Report: Phillies Bring Back Abreu on Minor League Deal
By Ian Riccaboni
One of the Phillies’ greatest players is coming back. This time, he’s (nearly) 40.
According to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN, the Phillies have reached an agreement with outfielder Bobby Abreu that will bring back the lefty on a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training. The deal is believed to be worth $800,000.
Abreu, turning 40 on March 11, has not played Major League Baseball since 2012 but has been scorching hot in the Venezuelan Winter League for Leones de Caracas. Abreu was an All-Star in 2004 and 2005 with the Phillies, ranks 11th in team history in HR, ninth in runs scored, third in BB%, seventh in steals, fifth in OBP, and ninth in slugging.
As a Phillie, Abreu put up a rather incredible .303/.416/.513 line in 5885 PA from 1998 through 2006. Abreu was acquired on November 18, 1997 for shortstop Kevin Stocker and would be traded to the Yankees on July 30, 2006 with Corey Lidle for C.J. Henry, Jesus Sanchez, Carlos Monasterios, and Matt Smith. According to Crasnick, Abreu is 13 homers and one steal short of joining Barry and Bobby Bonds as the only players in MLB history with 300 HR and 400 SB.
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Harper, Kapler ejected as Phillies swept by Red Sox
By Destiny Lugardo
Bryce Harper was ejected after arguing balls and strikes from the dugout in Sunday’s game. (Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire)
The Philadelphia Phillies (76-72) have been swept by the Boston Red Sox (79-70) in the penultimate home series of the 2019 season. Bryce Harper and Gabe Kapler were both ejected in the fourth inning in an all-around frustrating afternoon of baseball.
A sacrifice fly from pinch-hitter Andrew Benintendi was the ultimate blow that led to Saturday night’s defeat. Benintendi would lead-off the first in today’s game with a base hit and score on yet another Boston sacrifice fly, this time off the bat of J.D. Martinez.
The Red Sox first lead of the day would not last long. Rick Porcello, who has given up four home runs in his last two starts, would give up another round tripper when Rhys Hoskins reached up in the zone for a middle-of-the-plate fastball to drive in his 28th home run of the season:
BIG FLY from the Big Fella.
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— Phillies Nation (@PhilliesNation) September 15, 2019
The Red Sox retook the lead and then some in the third. On his 24th pitch of the inning, Vargas gave up a grand slam home run to Christian Vázquez that just cleared the wall in left, giving the Red Sox a 5-1 lead. Vargas left the game after pitching just three innings and allowing five four earned runs:
Painful one for the Phanatic to watch from left field.
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Things would get even worse for the Phillies. Home plate umpire Gabe Morales made a highly questionable strike three call on Bryce Harper on the outside part of the plate. Harper did not like the call and he made sure Morales knew about it. Harper was subsequently tossed out and seconds later, manager Gabe Kapler was ejected after leaving the dugout to argue on behalf of his star player:
Hopefully this was a cathartic experience for Harper and he ends the season hitting a home run in every game.
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César Hernández knocked in a run home in the bottom of the fifth on a single to right that scored Scott Kingery to cut the lead to three. The Sox would reclaim their four-run lead a half inning later on Vázquez’s second home-run of the game, earning his first career multi-home run game:
In the words of @TMacPhils, “[We’ll] give [you]another look… not that [you]want to see it again.”
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Once again, the Phillies bullpen was phenomenal. Nick Vincent and Cole Irvin combined to give up only one hit in four shutout innings. Mike Morin’s only hiccup was the solo home run to Vázquez and Jared Hughes held off the Sox in the top of the ninth.
The Phillies offense was not. The only other run the team would score was off a Jean Segura RBI single in the sixth.
They will have an off-day on Monday and head to Atlanta to begin a three-game set against the Braves at Suntrust Park on Tuesday. Vince Velasquez will pitch for the Phillies. Dallas Keuchel will get the ball for the Braves.
Shibe Vintage Sports Starting Pitching Performance:
Jason Vargas: 3.0 IP, 3H, 5R, 4ER, 1BB, 6 SO
When the Phillies acquired Vargas at the trade deadline, it was expected that he would provide some stability in a rotation that was nothing but stable. That has not been the case as it just seems Vargas has done well at blending in with the rest of the starting arms that do not have the last name Nola. The curveball he threw that ended up in the seats for a grand slam was not a terrible pitch, but the fact that he was in a bases loaded situation with a rising pitch count in the third was the problem that ultimately led to Vargas getting pulled after three innings.
Rick Porcello: 5.0 IP, 5H, 2R, 2ER, 1BB, 6 SO
Surprisingly, Porcello was pulled after only throwing 76 pitches. His 2019 season will definitely not go down as one of his best, but this was a solid outing from the former Cy Young award winner nonetheless.
Phillies Nuggets Player of the Game: Christian Vázquez
Vázquez is certainly not the premier hitter in the Red Sox lineup, which is one of the best in baseball. However, on a day when Mookie Betts is out of the lineup, guys like him need to step up and that’s exactly what Vázquez did. His first home run, which was the grand slam off Vargas in the the third, was the blow in this game. His second home run off Morin secured his first multi-home run game of his four-year long big league career.
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Tuesday, September 17th, 7:20 vs. Atlanta Braves at Suntrust Park
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Assessments » Astronomy Diagnostic Test 2.0
Astronomy Diagnostic Test 2.0 (ADT2)
Developed by The Collaboration for Astronomy Education Research (CAER)
To assess students’ conceptual understanding of introductory astronomy topics.
Pre/post, Multiple-choice
Pre: 35 mins; Post: 25 min
Astronomy Content knowledge (apparent motion of the sun, scale of the solar system, phases of the moon, linear distance scales, seasons, global warming, nature of light, gravity, stars, cosmology)
Intro college
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Sample questions from the ADT2:
ADT2 Implementation and Troubleshooting Guide
Everything you need to know about implementing the ADT2 in your class.
Login or register to download the implementation guide.
ADT2: Developer's website
B. Hufnagel, Development of the Astronomy Diagnostic Test, Astron. Educ. Rev. 1 (1), 47 (2002).
The ADT is included as part of more extensive strategies discussed in the following publications:
Learner-Centered Astronomy Teaching: Strategies for ASTRO101 (Slater & Adams, Pearson Education/Prentice Hall: 2003, ISBN0-13-046630-1)
Peer Instruction for Astronomy (Green, Pearson Education/Prentice Hall: 2003, SBN0-13-026310-9)
Great Ideas in Teaching Astronomy (Pompea, Brooks Cole: 2000, ISBN 0-534-37301-1)
RESEARCH VALIDATION
Gold Star Validation
This is the highest level of research validation, corresponding to all seven of the validation categories below.
Research Validation Summary
Based on Research Into:
Student thinking
Studied Using:
Appropriate statistical analysis
Research Conducted:
At multiple institutions
By multiple research groups
The multiple-choice questions on the most recent version of the Astronomy Diagnostic Test (ADT), version 2.0, come from an earlier version of the ADT which consisted of questions from several earlier astronomy tests. The Collaboration for Astronomy Education Research (CAER) rewrote the original ADT questions in line with standard psychometric principles and added new questions, which then underwent expert review. The questions were given to students in 34 astronomy courses at several institutions, and appropriate statistical analyses of reliability, difficulty and discrimination were conducted and reasonable values found for each. Students were also given open-ended versions of the questions, and their answers compared to the multiple-choice responses. Another set of students was interviewed about their responses to the ADT questions. The ADT has been given to over 5000 students at universities, four-year colleges and two-year colleges in 31 states. A significant gender difference has been found between men and women’s ADT scores, with women scoring an average of 28% and men 38% (standard errors both less than 1%). The ADT results are published in four peer-reviewed articles.
E. Brogt, D. Sabers, E. Prather, G. Deming, B. Hufnagel, and T. Slater, Analysis of the Astronomy Diagnostic Test, Astron. Educ. Rev. 6 (1), 25 (2007).
G. Deming, Results from the Astronomy Diagnostic Test National Project, Astron. Educ. Rev. 1 (1), 52 (2002).
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Typical Results
Typical results on ADT2.0 from Deming 2002.
The ADT national sample yielded an average value of 32.4% (standard error of 0.21%) for the pre-test and 47.3% (standard error of 0.32%) for the post-test. There is a gender discrepancy that persists in both the pre-test results (11% points) and the post-test (12% points) scores, with males outscoring females, although gains are similar (see Deming, 2002 for more details). There were no significant variations across geographic distribution, class sizes, or institution types.
Typical results for different course formats from (Borgt et. al, 2007):
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The latest version of the ADT, released in June 1999, is version 2.0. Version 1.0, written by Michael Zeilik and released in 1998, consisted of 13 questions from his Misconceptions Measure (Zeilik et al. 1997), 10 questions from Phil Sadler’s 47-item Project STAR Astronomy Concept Inventory, and 10 new questions. Version 2.0 of the ADT was re-written by the The Collaboration for Astronomy Education Research (CAER) using standard psychometric principles, e.g., Miyasaka and Ryan (1997). These principles for multiple-choice tests include having only one concept per question, enabling the correct answer to be known before reading the answers, and avoiding scientific jargon.
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Peace and Counterpeace: From Wilson to Hitler, Hamilton Fish Armstrong
Reviewed by René Albrecht-Carrié
France 1848-1945. Volume I: Ambition, Love and Politics, Theodore Zeldin Reviewed by René Albrecht-Carrié
Europe Since 1870: An International History, James Joll Reviewed by René Albrecht-Carrié
The Gentlemen Negotiators, A Diplomatic History of the First World War, Z. A. B. Zeman ; A Broken World, 1919-1939, Raymond Sontag Reviewed by René Albrecht-Carrié
France--An Interpretive History, Ernest John Knapton ; The Risorgimento and the Unification of Italy, Derek Beales Reviewed by René Albrecht-Carrié
France and the United States: Their Diplomatic Relations, 1789-1914, Henry Blumenthal ; De Gaulle and the Anglo-Saxons, John Newhouse ; The Foreign Policies of France, 1944-1968, Guy de Carmoy and Elaine P. Halperin
The End of Glory: An Interpretation of the Origins of World War II, Laurence Lafore
History of the Cold War, Vol. I: From the October Revolution to the Korean War, 1917-1950; Vol. II: From the Korean War to the Present, André Fontaine and Renaud Bruce
Theophile Delcasse and the Making of the Entente Cordiale: A Reappraisal of French Foreign Policy, 1898-1905, Christopher Andrew
Alliances and Small Powers, Robert L. Rothstein
The New French Revolution, John Ardagh
Europe of the Dictators, 1919-1945, Elizabeth Wiskemann ; International Politics since World War II: A Short History, Charles L. Robertson
DeGaulle and the World: The Foreign Policy of the Fifth French Republic, W. W. Kulski
Friedrich von Holstein, Politics and Diplomacy in the Era of Bismarck and Wilhelm II, 2 Vols, Norman Rich
Introduction a l'Histoire des Relations Intenrationales, Pierre Renouvin and Jean-Baptiste Duroselle
The Appeasers, Martin Gilbert and Richard Gott
The Holstein Papers. Volume IV: Correspondence, 1897-1909, Norman Rich and M. H. Fisher
Discord and Collaboration, Arnold Wolfers
The Fall of the Dynasties: The Collapse of the Old Order, 1905-1922, Edmond Taylor
In Search of France, Stanley Hoffman
The Precarious Balance: Four Centuries of the European Power Struggle, Ludwig Dehio and Charles Fulman
France and Her Eastern Allies, 1919-1925: French-Czechoslovak-Polish Relations from the Paris Peace Conference to Locarno, Piotr S. Wandycz
The Holstein Papers. Vol. I, Memoirs and Political Observations (1955), Vol. II Diaries (1957), Vol. III, Correspondence, 1861-1896 (1961), Norman Rich and M. H. Fisher
Mussolini's Enemies: The Italian Anti-Fascist Resistance, Charles F. Delzell
The Trouble Makers: Dissent Over Foreign Policy, 1792-1939, A. J. P. Taylor ; From Bismarck to Adenauer: Aspects of German Statecraft, Gordon A. Craig
The Vichy Regime, 1940-44, Robert Aron, Georgette Elgey and Humphrey Hare
Lost Statesman: The Strange Story of Pierre Mendes-France, Alexander Werth
Vanished Supremacies: Essays on European History, 1812-1918, Lewis Namier
As France Goes, David Schoenbrun ; The French Nation: From Napoleon to Petain, 1814-1940, D. W. Brogan
France, 1940-1955, Alexander Werth ; Diversity of Worlds: France and the United States Look at Their Common Problems, Raymond Aron and August Heckscher
From Vienna to Versailles, L. C. B. Seaman
Dictators Face to Face, Dino Alfieri and David Moore ; The Rebuilding of Italy: Politics and Economics, 1945-1955, Muriel Grindrod
France: The Tragic Years, 1939-1947: An Eyewitness Account of War, Occupation, and Liberation, Sisley Huddleston ; Vichy: Political Dilemma, Paul Farmer ; France Against Herself, Herbert Luethy and Eric Mosbacher
Politics in Post-War France: Parties and the Constitution in the Fourth Republic, Philip Williams ; The Death of the Fourth Republic, Ronald Matthews
De Roosevelt a Eisenhower: La Politique Etrangere Americaine, 1945-1952, Jacques Freymond
The World Between the Wars: From the 1918 Armistice to the Munich Agreement, Quincy Howe ; Prelude to World War II, Gaetano Salvemini
France in Europe: Prospect and Retrospect, René Albrecht-Carrié
A History of France, Lucien Romier and A. L. Rowse
The Carthaginian Peace, or the Economic Consequences of Mr. Keynes, Étienne Mantoux
The Challenge to Isolation, 1937-1940, William L. Langer and S. Everett Gleason
The United States and France, Donald C. McKay
Unite or Perish: A Dynamic Program for a United Europe, Paul Reynaud
Policy for the West, Barbara Ward
The United States in World Affairs, 1948-1949, John C. Campbell and George C. Marshall
How Far Should America Interfere?, René Albrecht-Carrié
The Rome-Berlin Axis: A Study of the Relations between Hitler and Mussolini, Elizabeth Wiskemann
Some Reflections on the Rising of Subject Peoples, René Albrecht-Carrié
Italy and Italians, Carlo Sforza and Edward Hutton ; The Genius of Italy, Leonardo Olschki
The Fall of Mussolini: His Own Story by Benito Mussolini, Max Ascoli and Frances Fresnaye
The Mediterranean, André Siegfried and Doris Hemming ; The Mediterranean: Its Role in America's Foreign Policy, William Reitzel
The United States in World Affairs, 1945-1947, John C. Campbell and John Foster Dulles
French Personalities and Problems, D. W. Brogan
Peace with Italy--An Appraisal, René Albrecht-Carrié
Concord and Liberty, Helene Weyl
The Education of a Correspondent, Herbert L. Matthews
France, Yesterday and Today: A Short Survey, Katharine Munro
Italy and the Coming World, Barbara Barclay Carter, Sumner Welles and Don Luigi Sturzo
Politics and Morals, Benedetto Croce and Salvatore J. Castiglione
Armistice 1918, Harry R. Rudin
Our Settlement with Germany, H. N. Brailsford
Les Colonies Francaises, Passe et Avenir, Jacques Stern and Robert Tenger
Italian Colonial Problems in 1919, René Albrecht-Carrié
Vichy: Two Years of Deception, Léon Marchal
Flight in Winter, John Clinton Adams
Versailles Twenty Years After, Paul Birdsall
Versailles Twenty Years After, René Albrecht-Carrié
The Present Significance of the Treaty of London of 1915, René Albrecht-Carrié
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PureAGT Season 8 Live Show #5 – Power Rankings
Kind of a strange night on AGT, if you ask me – only one or two acts seemed to really succeed, and the rest either failed or just got lost in the shuffle. This definitely seemed like one of the weaker quarterfinals to me, and I’m left wondering who will actually make it through tonight.
Also a little miffed that they apparently did decide to scrap the wild card show this season – biiiiiiiig mistake, if you ask me. Throwing the wild card into the mix could have helped balance out the disproportionately heavy number of singers we have in the semifinals this season – and could have counteracted flukes like Marty Brown. *sigh* I guess we can just hope they bring it back next year…
…and just a quick side note: I am actually going to be on vacation in Texas next week, and so I may or may not get a chance to do power rankings for the first round of the semifinals. But don’t worry – I’ve got a plan in mind 😉 Stay tuned!
1.) Catapult Entertainment – Not my favorite of the night, and I’m beginning to get a bit annoyed for acts who really go in hard for the “schmaltz” factor in order to win votes. But America appears to fall hook, line, & sinker for it, which is why I think they should have no problem advancing to the semifinals. I actually preferred their audition routine to this one, which wasn’t as difficult and didn’t strike me as particularly original. It was just ok for me, but with the way the judges were gushing – they’ll make it through.
2.) D’Angelo & Amanda – My favorite act of the night, and the only ones who seemed to really bring their A-game last night. These two never seem to miss a beat, and they always seem 100% invested in their routine. There were a few struggles with moving on and off the platform, but I found them to be incredibly trivial in the great scheme of things. This is one of the few acts that I could actually see having a show in Vegas – I’d pay to see these two just dance for 90 minutes.
3.) Duo Resonance – As I’ve said before, these two are probably the most highly-skilled of the acrobats category – but they just seem to lack a really good stage presence. I feel like they improved on their stage presence last night, but seemed to let go of doing some of their more impressive tricks. I think I liked their performance, but it felt a little too much like a schmaltzy contemporary routine I might see on SYTYCD – would have liked a few more stunts and a few less poses. But since last night was such a weak night, I think these two will probably make it through.
4.) John Wing – Another comedian I only find to be mildly funny, but the audience seemed to respond well to his brand of comedy last night…and so did the judges. I’m a bit baffled that Heidi finds this guy funny, but not Taylor Williamson – but then again, she seems to be suffering from the delusion that all comedy must be family-appropriate to be funny. If he makes it through, I think he’s gonna pale in comparison to both Taylor and Angela Hoover – but on a weak night like last night, I think he was a stand-out and has a decent chance of making it through.
5.) Ruby & Jonas – I’m starting to really hate that they pitted sibling against sibling, and seem to be milking it for all its worth on the show. Poor Ruby & Jonas – I think they’ve got every bit as much heart as D’Angelo & Amanda, but just haven’t been dancing as long and just aren’t quite up to their skill level yet. I also agree with whichever judge said that they liked D’Angelo & Amanda’s choreography better – I think D’Angelo & Amanda’s was more hardcore dancing, whereas Ruby & Jonas’ routine seemed like a lot of fluff and filler, probably to conceal that they aren’t ready for some of that harder stuff yet. It’s just not a really fair fight, if you ask me – but I think hearts are gonna break tonight, because I don’t see both acts making it to the semifinals.
6.) Sprice – Oh, Sprice 🙂 I just love this guy, because he reminds me of so many of the painfully shy engineers I went to college with – fantastic at what they do, but so socially awkward that you have a hard time really connecting with them on anything except their craft. I actually love watching Sprice’s machines do their thing – and I just think Mel is a bit simple-minded if she found it to be boring. Sure, he may lack a bit of the comedic panache that the Kinetic King had two seasons ago, but I think his awkwardness itself could be an endearing quality to audiences. That said – I don’t know that America appreciates this guy like I do, and I think he’s probably a longshot for the semifinals.
7.) Dave Fenley – Dammit Dave – you blew it. He was probably my favorite vocalist in the competition, and I just think he picked the wrong song. I think his initial audition and Vegas performance worked out well because the songs he chose fit his voice and musical style well – Ray Lamontagne? Not so much. I think it was just too “sweet” of a song for him – he didn’t sing it wrong, per se, but I just don’t think it was really in his wheelhouse to begin with. Really disappointed – I think he probably would have made it through performing another song.
8.) Virginia State University Gospel Chorale – Another group that I had high hopes for, but was left only feeling lukewarm about. I actually think “Like a Prayer” was a good song choice, but they seemed to jump straight from the slow, haunting opening, right into the upbeat, rocking chorus…I feel like they could have really utilized the way the song really builds, instead of just jumping around. But I do love the way they create the feel of a “wall of sound” – it’s the one problem I really have with the American Military Spouses Choir: they only have a handful of really strong vocalists, and those swaying in the background only sort of hum. Unfortunately for this group, I think they may have just gotten lost in the shuffle last night.
9.) Sam Johnson – Was this really all that different than his initial audition? Yeah, he added the part where he swings down and rides the pole like a giant pendulum, but really – what else was different? And could he really make an entire show out of it? I think he would have probably been better off doing something more like his Vegas performance, where he didn’t have to go out and do stuff on the pole. Rather forgettable in the great scheme of last night.
10.) Melody Caballero – No doubt she’s got major skills – but her performances always seem so slow and sleepy. I appreciate what she does, but it seems like it takes so long to get into each position that she loses my interest during the transitions. But I applaud her for throwing a routine together on such short notice, and coming out to fill in for Rong Niu 🙂
11.) 2Unique – Haven’t been a fan of this act from the get-go, and thankfully, I think the judges finally opened their eyes last night and said “Wait, this isn’t Vegas show-worthy!” I feel like the rapping one just kind of yells into the mic and bounces around; the DJ is actually quite talented, but you really can’t appreciate what she’s doing because the other one is just jumping around and yelling. Very cute girls, no doubt – but they’ve got a lot of maturing to do before they have a bona fide act on their hands.
12.) Selena Mykenzie Gordon – Not really terrible and not really good – just “meh”. I don’t really know why she picked that Rascal Flatts song…she seemed to really struggle with it vocally. Granted, it was definitely no Marty Brown-level fail, but it just didn’t really make me care…I was left just going “Eh, whatever.”
So what are your thoughts on the last quarterfinal group?
August 21, 2013 I Written By Courtney
Filed Under: America's Got Talent America's Got Talent Live America's Got Talent Season 8 Entertainment NBC Reality TV TV
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PureAGT Season 8 – Roster for 5th Live Show Airing August 20
By process of elimination, here’s the last group of acts performing in the quarterfinals next week:
Sprice (Rube Goldberg machines)
Catapult Entertainment (silhouette dance group)
The VSU Gospel Chorale (gospel choir)
D’Angelo & Amanda (kid ballroom dancers)
Dave Fenley (singer)
Duo Resonance (acrobalance act)
John Wing (comedian)
The Amazing Red Panda (Rong Niu) (unicycle bowl juggling act) Melody Caballeros (kid acrobat/contortionist)
Ruby & Jonas (kid ballroom dancers)
2Unique (kid DJ/rapping act)
Slackwire Sam (Sam Johnson) (daredevil balancing act)
Selena Mykenzie Gordon (singer)
Surprise, surprise, they’ve pitted the siblings (D’Angelo & Ruby) against each other for dramatic effect…or to try and ensure that only one ballroom act makes the semifinals. I worry that they might split votes and both get eliminated. Thanks, AGT masterminds!!! Word on the interwebs is that Slackwire Sam had to pre-tape his act, which always bugs me a bit – half the challenge of the AGT live shows is that you HAVE TO PERFORM LIVE. I think Dave Fenley will likely do well, and Catapult also probably will. I think 2Unique, Selena, & John Wing have an uphill battle to face – probably the three weakest acts of this group. The rest could go either way – would love to see Sprice in the semifinals, but not sure if he’ll be well-received or not. What are your thoughts?
UPDATE: As evidenced by Nick’s announcement of next week’s acts at the end of tonight’s results show, Rong Niu is apparently not going to be performing, and has been replaced by Melody Caballeros, who was eliminated in Vegas. I don’t know why – yet – but I’ll see if I can hunt around and find out why she has withdrawn from the competition. We (myself and reader Will) think she might have exacerbated the back injury that bothered her in Vegas…if so, best wishes for a speedy recovery, Red Panda! 🙂
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PureAGT Season 8, Episode #8, 9, & 10 Music List – Vegas Week
Please bear with me as I compile the Vegas week music list – there was a LOT of it in each episode! And a lot of the orchestral stuff is tripping me up…I promise the music from the second night of Vegas week AND the recap special (there was some new footage in it) will be up by the end of this weekend. Thanks for sticking with me, guys! 😀
Night #1:
“Too Close” by Alex Clare (opening montage)
“Stars (Hold On)” by Youngblood Hawke (contestants arrive in Vegas)
“Feel Again” by OneRepublic (instant decision round)
“Hall of Fame” by The Script feat. will.i.am (instant decision round)
“Violent Running” by Tobias Marberger; only version I could find was on Youtube, 2:22 mark (David Ferman performance)
“In the House – In a Heartbeat” by London Music Works (Brad Byers performance)
“The Third Temple” by Nexus Trix & Oswin McIntosh (Alex Magala performance)
“Falling Angels” by Nexus Trix (Slackwire Sam performance)
“Realm of Power” by Two Steps from Hell (Rong Niu performance)
“Locked Out of Heaven” by Bruno Mars (singers intro)
“Without You” by Aston (Forte intro)
“The Prayer” by Andrea Bocelli (cover performed by Forte)
“Home” by Phillip Phillips (Brandon & Savannah intro)
“Little Talks” by Of Monsters and Men (cover performed by Brandon & Savannah)
“House of the Rising Sun” by The Animals (cover by The American Hit Men)
“Brighter Than the Sun” by Colbie Caillat (kid acts intro)
“Party in the U.S.A.” by Miley Cyrus (cover performed by 2Unique)
“Don’t Stop the Party” by Pitbull feat. TJR (Lil Demon performance)
“Blizzard” by Two Steps from Hell (Melody Caballeros performance)
“Moves like Jagger” by Maroon 5 (D’Angelo & Amanda performance)
“Santa Maria (Del Buen Ayre)” by Gotan Project (Jonas & Ruby performance)
“Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen (Hype performance)
“The Ender (Remix)” by Kid the Wiz; YouTube (Kid the Wiz performance)
“Ghosts N Stuff” by deadmau5 (Dylan Wilson performance)
“If My Heart Had Wings” by Faith Hill (Tavi & Antonio performance)
“Me & You” by Nero (Brandon Rosario performance)
“Too Close” by Alex Clare (Duo Resonance performance)
“The Cowboy in Me” by Tim McGraw (Timber Brown performance)
“Boom Shack-a-Lak” by Apache Indian (Kristef Brothers performance)
“Beneath Your Beautiful” by Labrinth feat. Emeli Sande (Deanna Dellacioppa intro)
“A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri (Skilyr talks with the judges after performing; Selena M. Gordon intro)
“A Broken Wing” by Martina McBride (cover performed by Selena Gordon)
“Summertime” by Janis Joplin (cover performed by Cami Bradley)
“I Won’t Let Go” by Rascal Flatts (cover performed by Deanna Dellacioppa)
“Best of Auditions” Recap Special:
(NOTE: I did not include songs from clips of auditions that we’ve seen previously – those can be found on the music lists for the auditions. The only exception was the song performed by The Robotix, since this is the first time we see them.)
“America the Beautiful” (opening montage)
“Miserlou” by Dick Dale (judges intro montage)
“God Put a Smile on Your Face” by Mark Ronson (New Orleans intro)
“Feelin’ Alright” by Joe Cocker (montage of good auditions)
“Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood” by Santa Esmerelda (San Antonio intro & montage of auditions)
“Heartbreaker” by Pat Benetar (cover performed by The Robotix)
“Miss Movin’ On” by Fifth Harmony (montage of San Antonio auditions)
“Marry You” by Bruno Mars (Travis Pratt recap and montage from San Antonio auditions)
“It’s Your Thing” by The Isley Brothers (Chicago intro)
“Wild Ones” by Flo Rida feat. Sia (montage of good Chicago auditions)
“New York State of Mind” by Billy Joel (New York intro)
“Apache” by the Sugarhill Gang (montage of good New York auditions)
“Hollywood Swinging (Wild)” by Kool & the Gang (Los Angeles intro & montage of auditions)
“I Love It” by Icona Pop (montage of L.A. auditions)
“Senorita” by Bond (Mel & Howard dance)
“Nobody But Me” by The Human Beinz (montage of bad auditions)
“War” by Edwin Starr (montage of bad auditions)
“Puttin’ on the Ritz” by Terry Snyder (montage of bizarre auditions)
“Nero” by Two Steps from Hell (montage of Vegas performances)
“Feel Again” by OneRepublic (montage of Vegas performances)
“Violent Running” by Tobias Marberger(see link in Night #1 section) (montage of Vegas danger acts)
“String Quartet #3: Mishima/Closing” by Kronos Quartet (montage of Vegas performances)
July 19, 2013 I Written By Courtney
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Aaron Neville Duo (Canceled)
"Small Batch Series" at Flagler College's Lewis Auditorium
Doors Open
Pit Type
Mar 19 Friday
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Due to concerns on behalf of the artist for the health and safety of all audience, staff, and performers at this time, the Aaron Neville performance at Lewis Auditorium on Friday, March 19, 2021 has been canceled. Refunds will be provided at point of purchase. Patrons who purchased tickets online at Ticketmaster.com will automatically be refunded back to the original payment method. Patrons who purchased tickets at one of our Box Office locations are advised to check the hours of operation before heading to the venue. A friendly reminder that the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Box Office remains closed at this time. For more information, please visit HERE.
Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium iconic voice of Grammy award-winning soul artist Aaron Neville for the inaugural “Small Batch Series” concert event, presented by the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, in partnership with the St. Augustine Distillery and Flying Saucer Presents.
Until now, it's been easy to separate Aaron Neville's career into two separate but equal strains: the funky stuff he's favored when working with his esteemed band of brothers, and the angelic balladry you associate with him when he's punching his own time card as a solo artist. Casual fans might admit they don't know much -- to borrow a phrase -- about Neville's musical center, but they've perceived a certain split in his career. An education is about to be provided, then, in the form of Apache, a solo album that makes the case for Aaron Neville as the most holistic of soul men. Its hard R&B side matches anything the Neville Brothers ever recorded for true grit, while still allowing plenty of space for a singer who's arguably the most distinctive vocal stylist on the planet to tell it like it is.
Apache, Neville’s latest album, also reflects Neville's social and spiritual concerns, marking only the second time in his 56-year recording career that he's co-written nearly an entire album's worth of material. The words are straight out of a poetry journal he began keeping in the 1970s, which more recently migrated to his iPhone. The music was written and produced by a pair of collaborators well known to enthusiasts of the retro-soul scene, Eric Krasno (guitarist for the groups Soulive and Rustic) and Dave Gutter (frontman for the Rustic Overtones). Together, they've come up with a modern/revivalist marvel harking back to a golden age that produced classics like Marvin Gaye's “What's Goin' On” (which Neville just happens to reference in the eco-conscious "Fragile World").
"I call it The Other Side of Aaron," says the 75-year-old legend, offering an alternative album title, "because people know me from doing the ballads and New Orleans stuff. They're getting another feel of Aaron" -- a record that touches on the mystic gumbo of "Yellow Moon" and sheer sweetness of "Everybody Plays the Fool" while diverging toward a third path we've never quite heard from Neville in the studio. And as much as he wants to surprise long-time fans with it, he says he's "hoping that a lot of other people that might not even know me get turned on to it." Which is far from unimaginable: It's easy to picture a 20-year-old listening to the tracks that feature the Dap-King horns and wondering who this new guy is who's following in the tradition of Amy Winehouse.
Aaron Neville Website
Happy New Year! May this year be full of concerts! We’re going to great lengths to protect the health and well-being of live music with new safety policies and protocols in place. And while your visit may look a little different, you can still expect the same exceptional experience Ponte Vedra Concert Hall delivers. Cheers to a New Year full of live music. #safeinsound #hny #pvch
Happy Holidays! Although celebrations might look a little different this year, we hope you and your loved ones have a wonderful and safe holiday season!
Rocking blues Hall of Famer Robert Cray will return to the stage on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Tickets for Robert Cray go on sale this Friday, December 18 at 10am at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.com. A friendly reminder that the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Box Office will remain closed at this time.
On Sunday, June 13, 2021, “The Godfather of British Blues,” John Mayall, will return to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall! Tickets for John Mayall will go on sale Friday, December 11 at 10am at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.com! A friendly reminder, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Box Office will remain closed at this time.
Raul Malo, the incomparable frontman of genre-defying, Grammy Award-winning band The Mavericks, will take over the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall for two shows on Saturday, January 9, 2021! Tickets for Raul Malo will go on sale this Friday, November 20 at 10am. Set your reminders now! A friendly reminder, the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Box Office remains closed at this time, but tickets will be available at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office or Ticketmaster!
Masterful jazz trio The Chick Corea Akoustic Band will perform two shows at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Sunday, December 13, 2020. Tickets for The Chick Corea Akoustic Band will go on sale Friday, November 6 at 10am at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office and online at Ticketmaster.com. Please note the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Box Office will remain closed at this time. To protect the health of our guests, artists, team members, crew, and the well-being of live music, enhanced health and safety measures are in place. For more information on these protocols, please visit the link in our bio!
Exciting news! Over the next few months, award-winning, revered singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams will curate a six-episode series of full-band performances titled “Lu’s Jukebox” in support of independent music venues during this unprecedented time. Each episode of “Lu’s Jukebox” will feature a themed set of songs by other artists such as Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones with a special Lucinda spin. This first episode starts on Thursday, October 22 at 8pm. Head to the following link for more information: https://tinyurl.com/LucindaLivestream.
World music and Latin-jazz pioneer Al Di Meola will return to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Friday, March 26, 2021! Tickets for Al Di Meola will go on sale this Friday, October 2 at 10am.
We're just 30 minutes away from the first ever Sing Out Loud: Virtual Sessions streaming event! Head to the @singoutloudfestival page, click the link in our bio, and get your devices ready now - you're not going to want to miss a single second of what we have in store for you! Oh, and make sure to use our official hashtags to show off your live-stream set-up! #singoutloudvirtualsessions #singoutloudfestival
Live music fans – we need your help! In association with the National Independent Venues Association’s (@nivassoc) mission, the Save Our Stages Act (S. 4258) will determine whether your favorite indie music venues, artists, and overall ecosystem of live entertainment will return following the impact of COVID-19. With this, we ask that you take a few minutes of your time today to visit www.saveourstages.com to show your support and make your voices heard! Please stay safe and well - we cannot wait to see you soon! #saveourstages #SaveFLStages #dontletthemusicdie
On Saturday, March 13, 2021, the “great American romatic” Edwin McCain will return to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. McCain last performed at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in April, 2019. Tickets to see Edwin McCain at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall will go on sale this Friday, July 24 at 10am.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman will bring his “Time Between: An Evening of Stories and Songs” featuring Herb Pedersen and John Jorgenson to the Concert Hall on Monday, January 18, 2021. Tickets to see Chris Hillman at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall will go on sale this Friday, July 24 at 10am.
The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall proudly welcomes the return of legendary soul group Tower Of Power on Wednesday, April 28, 2021! Tower of Power’s April 2020 performance was cancelled due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Tickets for Tower of Power live at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall will go on sale this Friday, June 5 at 10am!
NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! Eclectic pop-folk singer-songwriter Andrew Bird will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Monday, April 19, 2021! Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 5 at 10am!
St. Johns County, in partnership with United Way of St. Johns County, the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall will hold two “Rock the Pantries” Food Drives to help restock critically-low, local food assistance programs in the area, due to Covid-19. The “Drive Thru” Food Drive events will take place at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on Saturday, May 16 from 9am-4pm. United Way and St. Johns County volunteers will be on-site at both venues’ parking lots collecting requested donations directly from vehicles, while maintaining proper social distancing guidelines and wearing personal protection equipment. For more information on the “Rock the Pantries” Food Drive events, such as needed nonperishable food items and location specifics, please visit our website or Facebook event page!
#RememberWhen Art Garfunkel visited Ponte Vedra for a sold-out performance last year? Garfunkel's show mixed Simon and Garfunkel songs, covers and even a little poetry into the setlist. Flanked this time by an acoustic guitar and a keyboard, Garfunkel acted as master of ceremonies, regaling the audience with stories from his past, including references to Paul Simon, his walking tours across the country and even dedicating “Scarborough Fair” to Laurie Bird, Garfunkel’s girlfriend. While we're taking this #PVSetBreak, tell us some of your favorite moments at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall using the tag #RememberWhen on social media!
NEW DATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2020 Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder have rescheduled their original April 3 performance to Friday, August 21, 2020. The original date was postponed in accordance with the CDC, state and local public health guidelines surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Tickets for the original Friday, April 3 date will be honored for the new Friday, August 21, 2020 date. No new ticket purchase is needed. For those that cannot attend the rescheduled date, refunds are available at the point of purchase. Tickets purchased at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall or St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Offices will be refunded at the Box Offices. Patrons that purchased tickets online via Ticketmaster must contact Ticketmaster.com for refunds.
Following updated CDC, state and local public health guidelines surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), multiple events at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall have been postponed. Please continue to check the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall News Page at www.pvconcerthall.com/news for latest updates. We appreciate your patience as we all work together to safely navigate through this unprecedented situation. We are working with artists and industry partners to confirm rescheduled dates for postponed events. Ticket holders will be contacted with information as it is confirmed. For more information on ticketing, Ticketmaster has created a Help Center online at www.ticketmaster.com to provide fans guidance. We look forward to bringing exceptional live entertainment and events back to our community very soon.
Due to growing health and safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this evening's The Weight performance at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall has been postponed. We anticipate announcing a rescheduled date soon and tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates. For patrons that wish to request a refund immediately, refunds will be available at the point of purchase upon request. For tickets purchased via Ticketmaster, please visit www.ticketmaster.com or call (800) 653-8000. For tickets purchased in person at the Box Office, please visit the Box Office during Box Office business hours. The Box Office this evening at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall will be open until 8pm.
Due to growing health and safety concerns surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the following events at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall have been postponed. We anticipate announcing rescheduled dates soon and tickets will be honored for the rescheduled dates. March 18 – Graham Nash March 19 – The Expendables March 20 – Steve Hackett March 22 – Graham Nash March 24 – The Music of Cream March 25 – Bruce Hornsby March 26 – Stephen Lynch March 28 – Pablo Cruise Please check individual show event pages for more details and updates.
@apextheatrejax summer series coming to the @pontevedra_concerthall and Backyard Stage at @theampsa this June and July! Tickets go on sale TOMORROW Friday, March 6 at 10AM! • • • • #pvch #pontevedra #pontevedraconcerthall #pontevedrabeach #staugustine #music #florida #staugustinebuzz #stafla #staugsocial #igersjax #Jacksonville #jaxbeach #904 #staug #concert #concertvenue #apextheatre #apextheatrestudios #godspell #moanajr #twelfthnight #shakespeare #childrenstheatre
Pioneer feminist punk band Bikini Kill live in Ponte Vedra Beach on September 16! Tickets go on sale this Friday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. Presented in partnership with Flying Saucer Presents!
Chilean reggae veterans Gondwana with special guest E.N Young will take the stage on Saturday, April 25! Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 28 at 12pm/noon!
English singer-songwriter Justin Hayward of the Moody Blues will perform at the Concert Hall on Monday, April 13! Tickets go on sale this Friday, February 28 at 10am!
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Pier 84 | QRO Magazine
David Bowie’s ‘Lazarus’ Livestream
Yore – Yore
Bob Mould – Distortion: 1989-2019
Larkin Poe – Kindred Spirits
The High Water Marks – Ecstasy Rhymes
Lanterns On the Lake – The Realist EP
Yo La Tengo Hanukkah Livestream
Gorillaz Livestream
Primus Livestream
Allman Betts Band Concert Photo Gallery
Chest High Fires Concert Photo Gallery
The Professionals Concert Photo Gallery
New Colossus Festival 2020 Photo Gallery
Wire Concert Photo Gallery
Princess Goes To the Butterfly Museum Concert Photo Gallery
Hazel Wilde of Lanterns On the Lake
Patterson Hood of Drive-By Truckers
Matthew Logan Vasquez of Delta Spirit
Alexa Lash
Music On Late Night TV 2021
What to Look For – Winter 2021
Top Albums of 2020 – Contributors’ Lists
Juanita Stein – “Reckoning”
Princess Goes To the Butterfly Museum – “Cruel World” (Phantogram…
Phoebe Bridgers – “Savior Complex”
Rubbing Alcohol – “Evacuation”
ASHRR – “Dark Eyes”
Jenny Lewis & Serengeti – “Unblu”
<img src="https://www.qromag.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/grimesaug9.jpg" alt="Pier 84 : Live" />RiverRocks 2012 closed out in style on the new Pier 84 with Grimes, Wild Nothing, and DIIV. ...
by Ted Chase August 14, 2012
In 2012, Hudson River Park’s RiverRocks concert series moved from the dilapidated Pier 54 (QRO venue review) uptown to the far classier (and more solid) Pier 84 (QRO venue review). But, despite the better digs, other factors weighed against the festival. Any move risks confusing people, especially when it’s from one pier to another, with only approximate addresses (at least it was still on the Hudson side of Manhattan…). The festival left a pier west of 14th Street, which is easily accessible by subway (discounting the walk to the west for anything on the Hudson) for not only Manhattanites but also all the hipsters on the L line, and moved to west of 44th Street, which is easily accessible for out-of-towners, since it’s west of Port Authority Bus Terminal, but not as much for hipsters (and you have to go to Port Authority Bus Terminal…). The line-up was a bit of an odd one, relying on solo acts like Dan Deacon & Grimes – and then a major storm washed out the Oberhofer show in between those two. Even the show on Thursday, August 9th was overshadowed by the event taking place the following night one dock over on the overshadowing Intrepid Air, Sea, and Space Museum – The Colbert Report‘s ‘Pepsi Presents StePhest ColbChella ‘012 Rocktaugustfest’ (QRO recap). But Grimes, and excellent opening performances by Wild Nothing & DIIV, delivered in a huge way.
One knew it was going to be a big show just approaching Pier 84, as the line to get in not only went down the length of the pier, but then continued to snake & snake in the outdoor café area nearer the street. It looked like the hipsters (and they were hipsters…) had just created the line themselves, as it was hard to find any security, but the fans were well behaved (though of course complaining about a line for a free show…). The lines continued inside the actual ‘venue area’, not only for drinks but also for food and anything else. It was packed not even close to the stage at the start time of 7:00 PM, and even the benches in VIP already had people standing on them (they’re great to for watching the show if you can get on them, but otherwise you’re blocked – VIP problems…).
Click here for photos of DIIV from this show in the QRO Concert Photo Gallery
Click here for photos of Wild Nothing from this show in the QRO Concert Photo Gallery
If the line-up hadn’t been so stacked, first opener DIIV could have stolen the show. While a young band, they don’t feel that way (they have already gone through a name change, dropping ‘Dive’ in favor of ‘DIIV’), as they’re experienced and enjoyable. What’s more, their energetic atmospherics (light on the vocals) fit perfectly into the evening. Wild Nothing were not only playing off their yet-to-be-released Nocturne, but were even selling it at Pier 84 before its actual release date (record label won’t be happy about that…). They had a similarly sweet set, with new drummer Michael Skattum – Nocturne drummer (of Small Black, and Previously of Previously on Lost – QRO interview) Jeff Curtin was actually in attendance, and approved (even if he admitted he was thrown off hearing someone play the beats he’d made…).
The weather held up surprisingly well. A few drops did fall during DIIV’s set, and it was cut short, but not from threat of lightning (always a threat that close to/on the water), but because the main mike had shorted out – however, RiverRocks’ Stephen Dima & Troy Moore (also of Seaport Music Festival on South Street Seaport’s Pier 17 – QRO venue review) were on it. They also handled the big emergency – VIP beer taps ran dry! It was a bit funny seeing VIPers one-by-one discover this fact, and try to coax more ale from the spent, sputtering taps, not to mention them all trying to look cool as they raced to the taps once they were refilled… (though there was also a lack of plastic cups)
Click here for photos of Grimes from this show in the QRO Concert Photo Gallery
But the main event was a little girl named Grimes (a.k.a. Claire Boucher). Things have blown up very quickly for the Vancouver native, who’s followed songstresses from the north of Europe like Lykke Li (QRO album review) and Oh Land (QRO album review) in success behind some very well received indietronica. It was only last fall that she was some unknown ‘Lykke Li 3.0’ at CMJ (QRO recap) & on tour with Li (QRO photos), but then came Visions (QRO review) and especially single “Genesis”. Plus everything electronic is huge in music these days, though it can often suffer live (especially outdoors, in any sort of natural light), as the solo artist can come off as just a DJ pushing buttons (see: Justice – QRO photos). Grimes squared that circle by bringing dancers – and bubbles. It wasn’t quite the man in a monkey suit of Black Moth Super Rainbow a few years ago at Pier 17 (QRO live review), but Grimes did deliver a beautiful set, that, yes, included “Genesis”, as well as an encore return with “Nightmusic” (which still sort of sounds like a remix of “Mickey”…).
RiverRocks is only three shows, spread over less than a month, so is always a bit of a shaky proposition – though not as shaky as Pier 54. The move to Pier 84 made it shakier still, and then this summer’s crazy weather knocked out one of the three shows. But the Hudson never quits, and neither does Hudson River Park’s RiverRocks.
-words: Ted Chase
-photos: Deborah Lowery
DIIVDiveGrimesHudson River ParkPier 84RiverRocksWild Nothing
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Princess Goes To the Butterfly Museum – “Cruel World” (Phantogram Cover)
NYC Concert Venue Guide
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An Illustrated Tale
Illustrated by Ross Boone.
This is a tale about a year like no other.
A year in which the dragons of disease, injustice, uncertainty, and unwelcome have plagued every village, town, and country. A year in which it seems the whole world has fought those dragons, at times badly and at times with great valor. A year that has unearthed the best and the worst in us; the anger and fear; the compassion and ingenuity.
You might say our battles with dragons at Refuge are small skirmishes compared to the global scope of the onslaught, and we’d agree. Small, yes, but fierce all the same. We don’t claim to have slayed a single one of these formidable foes. Even so, our sleeves are a bit singed and our bodies are weary. But because you’ve come to our aid, we are galvanized to fight another day.
We are going to tell you a tale of the dragons in five chapters:
Lack of Opportunity – Part One
Lack of Opportunity – Part Two
Unwelcoming – Part One
Unwelcoming – Part Two
Each chapter will describe the scorched earth the dragons leave in their wake, as well as the invigorating, against-all-odds victories we’ve experienced in the fray. Our talented friend, Ross Boone, will take our imaginations on a wild fairy-tale-esque ride with his illustrations. Again, we haven’t slayed these beasts, and we aren’t the only ones plagued by them. But we haven’t given up… and that is, in large part, because you haven’t given up on us!
Let’s begin with Chapter One…
The formidable foes:
COVID intensified poverty, hunger, and housing insecurity in our communities.
When COVID hit, our catering business ground to a halt, eventually taking an 80% bite out of our revenue.
We were able to keep every trainee and staff member on our payroll.
We’ve served more than 3,000 cups of coffee out of our brand new drive-thru window in Clarkston since March.
Instead of catering, we took our coffee trucks to more than 400 neighborhoods for fee-waived visits.
We set up a “Little Free Food Pantry” to help our neighbors who might fall through the cracks of food distrubution.
Our Shop Refuge event raised over $1,665 for a rent relief fund in Clarkston.
Also, at Shop Refuge, we sold more than 2,000 clothing items for $2 each.
Our trainees participated in 42 COVID precaution trainings.
Lack of Opportunity
Once upon a time there was a dead-end job. A necessary job where chickens are slaughtered, scalded, de-feathered, beheaded, eviscerated, and chilled. A job that paid the rent and put food on the table—barely—but tricked people into its tempting lair of survival, its exhausting drone of long commutes; a job that numbed minds while it numbed fingers and kept hard workers mute under its spell.
There once was a woman who chose this job because the alternative was no job. She’d fled the dragons of armed conflict in her home country, only to find another dragon here in ours: the dragon of a dead-end job. She did not lack the will to work or the aptitude to learn a new language and skills; she simply lacked an opportunity. She lacked the opportunity to work while also breathing and dreaming.
Lack of workplace opportunity is a fierce dragon. It breathes the fire of unemployment and the stealthier fire of under-employment. When this dragon rears its head, the assets of a community—its people—never get the chance to shine. Combined with the dragon of COVID-19, the lack of opportunity multiplied.
When COVID hit, the chicken processing plants where many Clarkston refugees work were hit the hardest. Loss of jobs and loss of health impacted the families in our community.
Due to loss of employment, more than 500 families in 20 apartment communities faced eviction in April … and that number is much higher today.
We’ve doubled our training employment opportunities since 2019.
12 trainees received on-the-job training including living-wage pay and full-time hours, all with a feasible commute.
Our team has completed 17,800 paid hours of on-the-job training.
They have also had 832 paid hours of soft-skills and language classroom instruction.
In mid summer, we gave bonuses to our refugee trainees to offset the losses in their homes due to sick or unemployed family members.
Once upon a time there was a young man who loved learning. He was quick and curious and ambitious. He had dreams of higher education. But his way was blocked, not by poor grades, bad test performance, or cost. The dragon who blocked the way to this man’s future was not imaginary nor was it created by the young man’s failures.
When war and violence shut doors, one of the first to slam is education. War interrupts education. It interrupts dreams. This dragon robs young people of hope.
Globally, 3.7 million refugee children of school age are out of school.
In refugee camps, 24% of high school age children are enrolled in secondary school.
We offered 204 hours of GED instruction for trainees who have “aged out” of secondary school and therefore missed the opportunity to finish high school.
Staff and volunteers offered 990 hours of one-on-one mentoring.
Mentors help our trainees with individualized preparation for their next education step.
Four of our trainees have gone on to college, despite multiple barriers.
Two of the four achieved a 4.0 in their first semesters!
Unwelcome
Once upon a time there was a place on a map where the dragon of racism had lived and breathed its fire for well over a century. It was a place where this dragon’s enemies—its Black residents—courageously waged war against racism with weapons of industry, education, and peace. It was also a place that became a refuge for Black people when White people refused them welcome. No wonder this place is known as a haven of protection from dragons. It’s known as The Beloved Community.
When we opened Refuge Sweet Auburn in February, we wanted to understand this place, both its pain and its beauty. We saw evidence of epic gains in the battle against racism. We saw that, despite valiant, often solitary combat, there was still much to win. When we became neighbors, we wanted to join the fight. But first, we had to be learners.
Ahmaud Arbery, February 23, 2020
Breonna Taylor, March 13, 2020
George Floyd, May 25, 2020
Deaths that, like Sweet Auburn’s place on the map, represented something larger. Deaths that reminded us of too many deaths in too many places.
When COVID hit, Refuge Sweet Auburn took an almost lethal blow. But this place on the map gave us the resolve to add our mission of welcome here, to join hands with our brothers and sisters so that no one within our reach is unwelcomed.
We helped plan a Clarkston Solidarity March, where over 1000 people participated, including many of our trainees and staff.
We served over 300 free cups of coffee at that march.
At Shop Refuge, we raised $1665 for Motivation Forward, an organization that meets the practical needs of people facing homelessness in Sweet Auburn.
We hired Black artist Ashley Dopson to paint a mural on our window for Juneteenth.
We featured Black artist Adana Tillman’s fabric art pieces in our Sweet Auburn shop.
We’re partnering with Atlanta Guardian to serve coffee, doughnuts, and offer warm clothing to individuals experiencing homelessness on Auburn Avenue.
In this final chapter, we meet the mother of many dragons: The Dragon of Unwelcome. Fire-breathing Unwelcome has morphed into a thousand phantasmagorias over the years. The basis for this dragon’s existence shifts over time, but the reasons to refuse welcome are staggeringly predictable: the color of one’s skin, the way one worships, the political party one supports, and the countless variations of these.
The twin beliefs that every human is worthy of welcome and that every human is fully capable of welcome are not enough to fight this dragon. The stakes are too high to merely believe in welcome. We must do the work of welcome.
At a time when there are more displaced people in the world—over 70 million—the resettlement numbers in our nation are at an all-time low.
Since the refugee resettlement program began in 1982, the United States has resettled more refugees every year than the total of the rest of the world’s refugee-accepting countries. In 2017, for the first time since the program began, we fell far below that total, and those numbers have continued to fall.
Refugees are not terrorists or economic burdens as some might have you believe. They are assets. Need proof? 87% of all refugees in Georgia are self-sufficient within six months of their arrival in the United States. 1.5 million refugees and immigrants in our country are doctors, registered nurses, and pharmacists. (For more on this subject, read here.)
Every single time you engage with Refuge Coffee—when you give, share, purchase products, volunteer, drink coffee with us, hire us to cater—you are helping us to fight the dragon of unwelcome.
Since the beginning of this year, $325,000 of our budget was devoted to paying our refugee workforce. (That’s refugee employees, training supervisors, and trainees working 20,280 hours.)
In February, we joined the Coalition of Refugee Service Agencies and 300 volunteers at the New American Celebration at the state capitol… of course, we served coffee from our truck!
Along with the CRSA, we hosted a Drive-Thru World Refugee Day on June 20. We handed out 200 DIY packets for households to use to honor our refugee communities.
After the explosion in Beirut, we took our truck to a solidarity event at ALIF Institute and served coffee, and our dear friend from Lebanon, Teresa Abboud, created a beautiful mural at Refuge that proclaims: “We are all different. And we all drink coffee.”
At our Speak Refuge event, we celebrated our diverse community with over 20 artists, musicians, dancers, and speakers. Over 100 people came for the socially-distanced event.
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Home All issues Volume 44 / No 5 (2009) Radioprotection, 44 5 (2009) 197-202 Abstract
ECORAD 2008 - Radioecology and Environmental Radioactivity
https://doi.org/10.1051/radiopro/20095040
Background radiation dose-rates to non-human biota in a high mountain habitat in Norway
J. E. Brown1, R. Gjelsvik1, J. A. Kålås2 and P. Roos3
1 Norwegian Radiation Protection Authority, PO Box 55, 1332 Østeras, Norway
2 Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA), Tungasletta 2, 7485 Trondheim, Norway
3 RISØ-DTU, PO Box 49, 4000 Roskilde, Denmark
Determination of background radiation dose-rates is important in the process of assessing risks to the environment from exposure to human activities both in terms of deriving the incremental dose-rate and as a point of reference for evaluating the significance of the exposure level. A consideration of the available literature on naturally occurring radionuclides in wild plants and animals quickly illustrates a paucity of data coverage in numerous cases. Most notable is the lack of comprehensive information for the important dose-forming radionuclides such as 210Po and 210Pb. In order to collate data concerning these radioisotopes for components of the ecosystem, field work was conducted in a semi-natural, mountainous location in central Norway. Preliminary (since no correction was made for ingrowth from 210Pb) whole-body activity concentrations of 210Po in 2 species of small mammal were commensurate with activity concentrations reported for reindeer muscle sampled at proximate locations, falling at a level of some 10s of Bq kg-1 by fresh weight. Statistical analyses of the data showed that bank vole and shrew 210Po data constitute different populations with different mean ranks. Unweighted dose-rates attributable to the presence of internally distributed 210Po were calculated to be 0.07 μGy h-1 for Bank vole.
Application of an environmental impact assessment methodology for areas exhibiting enhanced levels of NORM in Norway and Poland
Characterisation of background dose-rates for marine environments
Elaboration on a radiological environmental impact assessment methodology for Northern environments
Approaches to estimating the transfer of radionuclides to Arctic biota
Recent trends of environmental radioactivity in Greenland and the Faroe Islands
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Deep into the Amazon Rainforest
Act I – Night
Our boat glided through the darkness on the large surface of Tambopata, the Amazon tributary in the Madre de Dios region. The muddy liquid snake remained silent under our feet, lurking like an anaconda before the attack. The stars – the light from the forest-spirits’ halos, as per the Machiguenga tribe’s beliefs – bestowed a glare on the jungle’s canopy, so faint that it barely reflected on the smooth waves of our passage. The beam from a flashlight held by our guide at the prow kept piercing the thickness of the night, moving right and left like a finger, searching for a reflection against a pair of eyes – any eyes – that would add further mystery to our nocturnal adventure. Supposedly, we were caiman-searching, but the night was big and the jungle even bigger – who knows what we could encounter. Hostages to the light, our eyes followed the movement almost passively. Jet lag started kicking in; the night, this alluring siren in spellbinding cloaks, kept enfolding us, and nothing, neither our thin disruptive beam nor our curiosity, could help us resist the indistinct incantations.
A rare dwarf caiman
We did find caimans. A rare example of a dwarf caiman – the highlight of our exploration – honoured us with his presence as he patiently posed by the river bank. But I was more interested in the eyes that, I was sure, kept monitoring us from a safe distance and knew how to remain invisible, unscathed by our presence: the small gods of the forest who remain temporarily hidden in trees, birds, and animals; archetypal angels and demons of a Peruvian origin; tribes who have been treading the jungle since time immemorial to keep (according to their legends) the sun from falling into the abyss (or, according to our duller explanation, in search of hospitable nooks, food, and shelter) and who have been desperately trying to flee away from the destructive influence of us, the alleged “viracochas”; shamans and storytellers who incessantly recite the tricks of the gods, the recipes against the evil spirits, the myths of the tribes, and the stories of the everyday humans, carrying, like a baby clenched next to the heart, the pride of a people who has existed since the dawn of history. In the stillness of the night, the thoughts of these unseen onlookers skittered from leaf to leaf and traversed the massiveness of the jungle instantaneously, merging with our own thoughts that similarly – but more hesitantly – navigated their way into the unknown territory. Our breaths blended silently, and this – only this – was the way we were given permission to connect: at the higher vibrations of our humanity.
Full moon rising above the rainforest
I was shaken off my reverie by a flood light that startlingly emerged on our backs. I turned, dazed and bewildered, only to see that the rounded sphere of the moon had finally managed to escape the entangled canopy, and had launched into the sky like a ball set free after having been forcefully kept under water. It looked at us from above with its smeared face grimacing into a smile and, then, dived into the river, paddling graciously down the current.
Act II – Just before the dawn
I woke up, besieged by the unknown sounds of the jungle that surrounded me. The darkness was still compact, the air fresh and wet. The forest was vibrating in an impromptu, though perfectly orchestrated, concert that combined chirps, trills, and quavers with moans, whispers, shrieks, and whimpers, echoing life in its fullest, amplified now in the tranquillity of the early morning hours. It was not just a deafening demonstration of the power of the insects’ kingdom, and a subtle – but, unmistakable – reminder of the animals’ presence. It was the reverberation of footsteps stepped, branches shaken, and wings fluttered long after the actual stimulus of the action; the inhaling of the trees and the exhaling of the wind; the silent presence of the river, and the sound of dew drops hoping among the leaves, dripping towards the ground but never touching it. This boisterous and intense vibration penetrated the body, the senses, the sleep, the very heart of the soul. And there, in this tiny core of my being, bliss was found, boundless and unfathomable – a reminder of how life can feel every day if only allowed.
The meditative moment was cut short by a daunting moan of unknown origin that travelled like a sonic snake among the tree trunks, remaining unnaturally long and tenacious. It occasionally seemed to wane as if moving away, only to return even more thundering and intimidating. It felt as if the pits of hell had opened, and the souls of the damned were taking over the surface of the earth.
I stepped out of bed and walked towards the edge of the room, where only a small wooden rail separated me from the rest of the jungle. I stretched my eyes to penetrate the darkness and focused intensely, trying to decide where the sound was coming from. What could it be? I ruled out the possibility of a mating or hunting animal, for the moans were too long and continuous to be coming out of just one beast. Maybe the wind was howling through the trees? It did feel like a tempestuous night on a boat – only that there was no wind at all.
The unearthly roar continued for a long while, romping on the forest canopy in aural ebbs and tides. At the break of dawn, the mystery was solved: it was just a visiting troop of red howling monkeys.
Act III – At Dawn
Morning fog on Tambopata River
The morning fog was resting on the Tambopata River, enfolding the jungle in veils of opaque secrecy. The cloud was cool and the river warm, leading to myriads of minuscule steam columns rising from the surface like wet exhales breathed out during an erotic intercourse.
Traffic was minimal at our birdwatching spot: a toucan; an orange-cheeked parrot; a yellow-crowned parrot. We sat for about 90 minutes as silently as a group of people who are getting bored but, still, are trying to respect the moment, can be. We wandered a bit further off: colossal Brazilian nut trees, walking trees, parasites embracing trunks till they devour them completely, perilous bushes, and fungus of undefined medicinal value dotted our way, and we observed from a safe distance the tasks performed by an army of bullet ants and a colony of leaf-cutter ants.
Macaw parrots
The first macaw appeared the moment we had lost hope and were about to leave. It lightly rested on the tallest branch of the furthest tree on one side of the river bank, imperceptibly signalling to the rest of his species that the fog had lifted enough and it was safe now to proceed to their morning ritual. A second macaw appeared on the other side, remaining as remote as the first one. A couple more flew hesitantly scouting the area, before settling on another branch, just a tiny bit lower, closer to the ground.
The morning routine of the macaw parrots
Gradually, more and more appeared, summing up to a flock of considerable size: they lazed on branches or initiated vivid gossipy interactions, occasionally flying from one side of the river to the other, getting, with every move, closer to the ground. Finally, they all encircled a barren piece of land that was sloping over the river, rested briefly there – just enough to extract from the earth a mineral that is vital for the proper absorption of their food – and then flew off in a sudden, massive wave. Even though the target of this daily practice lasted only a few minutes, the whole routine took more than 1.5 hours to be completed. I am not sure if this was due to the precautions the parrots were taking against predators, or just because this was a good opportunity to socialize and interact. But, once more, I remained amazed in front of the wisdom of Nature that knows how to navigate life through miracles and miracles through life.
Fast forward a few weeks, and I still observe in awe and admiration the impressions that the rainforest imprinted in my essence. Such fingerprints are made with indelible ink, meant to remain unblemished while travelling in the vortex of time.
The gods of the jungle, the tribes, the river, and all the representatives of the animal kingdom kept their secrets well. Very little was revealed. Still, in the stillness of the few hours from evening to dawn, in these moments of meditative anticipation, a tiny fissure opened, and a sacred union was performed: a merge of all presence into One. I was reminded how it feels to be truly a part of life rather than just approaching the world as a separate experience. My heart echoed the heartbeat of the universe without rush, for there is no past or future. There is only Now. There is only Eternity. The journey that we have been offered as a priceless gift. And the colours of our presence that we choose as our legacy to the ones coming after us.
Tambopata River
Photo credits: © Konstantina Sakellariou
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Development of a decision analytic model to support decision making and risk communication about thrombolytic treatment.
McMeekin P., Flynn D., Ford GA., Rodgers H., Gray J., Thomson RG.
BACKGROUND: Individualised prediction of outcomes can support clinical and shared decision making. This paper describes the building of such a model to predict outcomes with and without intravenous thrombolysis treatment following ischaemic stroke. METHODS: A decision analytic model (DAM) was constructed to establish the likely balance of benefits and risks of treating acute ischaemic stroke with thrombolysis. Probability of independence, (modified Rankin score mRS ≤ 2), dependence (mRS 3 to 5) and death at three months post-stroke was based on a calibrated version of the Stroke-Thrombolytic Predictive Instrument using data from routinely treated stroke patients in the Safe Implementation of Treatments in Stroke (SITS-UK) registry. Predictions in untreated patients were validated using data from the Virtual International Stroke Trials Archive (VISTA). The probability of symptomatic intracerebral haemorrhage in treated patients was incorporated using a scoring model from Safe Implementation of Thrombolysis in Stroke-Monitoring Study (SITS-MOST) data. RESULTS: The model predicts probabilities of haemorrhage, death, independence and dependence at 3-months, with and without thrombolysis, as a function of 13 patient characteristics. Calibration (and inclusion of additional predictors) of the Stroke-Thrombolytic Predictive Instrument (S-TPI) addressed issues of under and over prediction. Validation with VISTA data confirmed that assumptions about treatment effect were just. The C-statistics for independence and death in treated patients in the DAM were 0.793 and 0.771 respectively, and 0.776 for independence in untreated patients from VISTA. CONCLUSIONS: We have produced a DAM that provides an estimation of the likely benefits and risks of thrombolysis for individual patients, which has subsequently been embedded in a computerised decision aid to support better decision-making and informed consent.
10.1186/s12911-015-0213-z
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Nuuausala extends Roosters contract
roosters.com.au
Tue 9 Jul 2013, 09:15 AM
The Sydney Roosters are pleased to announce that Frank-Paul Nuuausala has agreed to a two-year extension to remain with the Club until the end of the 2015 season.
I have been at the Roosters since I was 19 and the club and everyone whos a part of it mean so much to me, said Nuuausala.
I can feel that we are building towards something special here and I am so happy that I will continue to be a part of it.
Sydney Roosters Chief Operating Officer Football, Brian Canavan, was also pleased to have Nuuausala locked in to the clubs long-term plans.
Frank-Paul has been a stand-out player for us so far this year and has worked tirelessly to develop himself on and away from the football field, said Canavan.
A loyal clubman and a senior member of our squad, we look forward to watching Frank continue to grow over the coming seasons."
Nuuausala has played 116 NRL games to date, since making his debut with the club in the traditional Anzac Day match against the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2007 and has represented New Zealand on nine occasions.
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Ian Allinson
The contrast between Labour and Tory manifestos when it comes to workers’ individual and collective rights could hardly be starker, and provides plenty of reasons to campaign for a Labour government. Unite activist and former General Secretary candidate Ian Allinson argues that their promises, threats and omissions also tell us a lot about the terrain of struggle after the election – whatever the result.
TUC march, London, 12 May 2018. Photo: Steve Eason
Perhaps the work-related elements of the manifesto likely to influence most voters aren’t those about creating a more favourable terrain for collective action, but about workers’ rights. Labour’s offer here is strong.
Millions would benefit from a £10 minimum wage (with no lower youth rates), an end to bogus self-employment and zero-hour contracts and employment rights from day one. Public sector workers would get a 5% pay rise and end to the pay cap. But there’s much more in the manifesto than has hit the headlines. Those who work regular hours would have a right to a contract reflecting them. Changes to hours would require proper notice and cancelled shifts would be paid. Breaks during shifts would be paid, as would travel time for care workers. Workers would have improved rights to training and education, much of it free. The increase in state pension age would stop at 66 rather than going up to 67 or higher, the WASPI women would get compensation, and retirement ages would be reviewed for workers in physically arduous and stressful occupations, including shift workers.
Genuinely self-employed people would benefit from collective income insurance schemes, annual assessments for state benefits and better access to mortgages and pensions.
Four extra bank holidays would kick off moves to increase holidays and reduce working time. Labour aims to reduce the average weekly working hours to 32 without loss of pay within a decade. In the meantime, the ‘opt-outs’ (which many workers are bullied into signing) to the Working Time Regulations would be scrapped and the limits would be enforced.
All workers would gain the right to flexible working. Labour would double paternity leave and raise statutory paternity pay, introduce bereavement leave, and review family-friendly employment rights, including rights to respond to family emergencies.
Protection against redundancy and unfair dismissal would be strengthened, including extra protections for pregnant or menopausal women and terminally ill workers. Insecurity would also be tackled by enabling struggling companies go into protective administration rather than suddenly collapsing, and by blocking some takeovers with a public interest test.
The introduction of a minimum workplace temperature is a long overdue proposal, and one only becoming more important as extreme weather becomes more frequent. A Royal Commission would be established to update health and safety legislation and ensure it adequately covers mental health.
Labour proposes to push forward equality, and not just by implementing bits of the Equality Act 2010 that the Tories ripped out.
The manifesto promises a new Department for Women and Equalities, with a full-time Secretary of State, responsible for ensuring equality-impact assessment of all policies. Labour aims to close the gender pay gap by 2030. However, while the proposed measures are ambitious, it seems unlikely they would be sufficient to achieve this. The new Workers’ Protection Agency is central to the plan, alongside the HMRC, which would take responsibility for enforcement of equal pay legislation, rather than leaving it to individual women. Large employers would be required to obtain government certification that they were devising and implementing plans to eradicate the gender pay gap or face further auditing and fines. Employers would be allowed to take positive action to recruit into roles where there was a need for greater diversity. Disappointingly, the 2019 manifesto drops the 2017 commitment to reinstate the Public Sector Equality Duties and extend them to the private sector. This was a crucial move from mere enforcement to a requirement for proactive action.
Statutory maternity pay would rise to from nine to twelve months. Pregnant women could not be dismissed without the prior approval of inspectors. Labour would ratify the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment at work. Survivors of domestic abuse would be entitled to ten days of paid leave. The ban on harassment by third parties would be reintroduced while misogyny and violence against women and girls would become hate crimes. The benefit system would be reformed to allow up-front payments for childcare so parents do not have to turn down work or get into debt to pay for it. Labour would reform the Gender Recognition Act to introduce self-declaration for transgender people.
Race and disability pay gaps would also be reported and tackled for the first time. The specific proposals on disability would mark a significant step forward, championing the ‘social model’ of disability and amending the Equality Act to reflect this. Labour would implement the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Employers would be required to have training to support disabled people, and the government would work with employers and unions to raise awareness of neurodiversity. The Equality Act would be updated to include paid disability leave recorded separately from sick leave, which is currently a widely-ignored guideline. Labour would recommend that the Equality and Human Rights Commission prepares a code of practice on reasonable adjustments for disabled people to clarify how ‘reasonable’ cost is determined and set timescales for implementation of reasonable adjustments. British Sign Language would become fully legally recognised. Labour would review support for disabled people at work, bring back specialist employment advisors to support disabled people, and introduce a government-backed Reasonable Adjustments Passport scheme to help disabled people move between jobs.
While Labour’s manifesto commitments on free movement fall well short of conference policy, they are better than 2017, let alone the days of Miliband’s racist mugs. Labour promises to scrap the Immigration Act 2014, which included landlord immigration checks and charges to use the NHS. The Brexit deal Labour intends to put to voters in a second referendum would ‘seek to protect’ the rights of EU citizens here and UK citizens abroad. Minimum income requirements would no longer trigger deportation of family members. Refugees would have the right to work and access public services. ‘Overseas-only’ recruitment practices would be banned. Early legal aid advice would be restored including for immigration cases. Labour would ‘review’ the Prevent programme (which should be scrapped!) and consider alternatives. As well as benefitting immigrants and people perceived to be immigrants these changes roll back the attempt to turn public servants into spies and border guards.
The manifesto also attempts to address socio-economic inequality directly, rather than via other state functions. A Labour government would enforce a maximum pay ratio of 20:1 in the public sector. The Social Mobility Commission, which focuses on enabling people to switch classes rather than reducing the gap between them, would be replaced by a Social Justice Commission. When the Equality Act 2010 was passed, it included a provision (which was never enacted) to require public authorities to reduce inequalities of outcome resulting from socio-economic disadvantage. Rather than pledging to reactivate this, Labour propose to make socio-economic disadvantage a new ground for a discrimination claim.
The stance on socio-economic disadvantage reflects policy passed at this year’s TUC conference, which sought to address prejudice and bias against people from working-class backgrounds. This is a real issue, with opportunities often going to people with the right accents who went to the right schools and universities and live in the right areas. But it also raises many questions. Socio-economic disadvantage correlates with socio-economic background, but they are not the same. Giving a leg-up to rich people originally from working class backgrounds rather than reducing class inequality could be a move back towards a focus on social mobility rather than social justice. Do we risk feeding the confusions about class, which is widely seen as about accent, diet, education or tastes rather than a power relationship between people?
The Tories
Unusually for the Tories, there are a few vague words on workers’ rights: pressure from Labour has led the Tories to put forward a less rabid programme than usual. The Tories promise a single enforcement body to ‘crack down on any employer abusing employment law, whether by taking workers’ tips or refusing them sick pay’. But inadequate British employment law needs to change to outlaw such practices in the first place. They promise a ‘right to request’ a more predictable contract and promise consultation on employers treating flexible working as the default. Bad employers must be quaking in their boots. There are vague proposals to extend parental leave for neonatal care and to allow a week’s leave for unpaid carers.
But there are also yet more attacks on the right to strike in the Tory manifesto. Transport workers – primarily in ASLEF, RMT, TSSA and Unite, face the threat of yet more attacks on their right to strike. The Tories say:
We will require that a minimum service operates during transport strikes. Rail workers deserve a fair deal, but it is not fair to let the trade unions undermine the livelihoods of others.
Transport workers have shown their ability to pass the ballot thresholds in the 2016 Trade Union Act, and RMT members at the South Western Railway are currently taking 27 days of strike action to keep the guard on the train. The action is disruptive despite unions now having to give 14 days’ notice beforehand. Now the Tories want to use the courts to try to force workers to work even when they have jumped all the legal hurdles.
The Tories present themselves as protecting the livelihoods of other workers against disruption caused by unions. Their aversion to state action to protect our livelihoods doesn’t seem to apply here. Trade unionists should also note that the Tories are picking up on language used to justify the physical assault on Extinction Rebellion activists who disrupted the London Underground. There were reasons to view the tactic as ill advised, but we concede the argument for taking disruptive action at our peril.
Labour and the anti-union laws
The last few months have provided some useful illustrations of Britain’s anti-union legislation. CWU postal workers far exceeded the ballot turnout thresholds in the Trade Union Act 2016 with a 97% strike vote on a 75% turnout. An unelected judge banned the strike on the grounds that some people had filled in their postal ballots at work or videoed themselves voting – which couldn’t possibly have affected the result. The court ruling was granted using older anti-union laws: it was a 1993 Act that required fully postal ballots.
In contrast, the 2016 Act had a significant impact on university workers. Trade unionists had to put a huge effort into passing the ballot threshold. For UCU at universities where this was successful it may have actually contributed to a high level of participation in the recent strikes, so in that sense was counterproductive from the Tories’ point of view. However, many other universities and unions failed to meet the ballot threshold and didn’t join the strikes, making them less effective overall, though some are re-balloting to join the next wave of action. On 20 September many workers, including at universities, took strike action in defiance of the legislation to join the climate strike, yet suffered no detriment as a result. Royal Mail workers in Merseyside and Warrington recently defied the law to take unofficial action against workplace racism.
Labour’s manifesto promises to ‘repeal anti-trade union legislation including the Trade Union Act 2016 and create new rights and freedoms for trade unions’. There is a promise to ‘allow trade unions to use secure electronic and workplace ballots’, which would increase participation, save time and money. But the manifesto is otherwise alarmingly vague about how far they intend to go. The phrases ‘remove unfair and unnecessary restrictions on trade unions’ and ‘remove unnecessary restrictions on industrial action’ don’t say which restrictions are ‘unfair and unnecessary’, while clearly implying that the state imposing some restrictions is fair and necessary. The promise to ‘bring UK law into line with the International Labour Organisation standards it has ratified’ is encouraging, but ILO conventions are open to wide interpretation.
It isn’t in the manifesto, but John McDonnell told Radio 4 that Labour would repeal the ban on ‘secondary’ strikes (banned under the 1980 Act), where workers take action in support of workers employed by another employer. This is vitally important for many workers. Solidarity is at the heart of effective trade unionism. At present, a company can subdivide itself into multiple legal entities, outsource work and employ workers via agencies as it pleases, and the law bans workers uniting across these artificial divisions unless there are simultaneous disputes with each employing organisation. Workers are the best people to decide whether an issue concerns them sufficiently to decide to take strike action: no court should be imposing its view.
There is no mention of broadening the definition of a lawful trade dispute. Since 1982 the definition has been gradually narrowed so that, for example, taking action explicitly about climate change, to stop arms shipments to a warzone or to prevent deportations would be unlawful.
The vagueness of commitments is worrying, and the worries are intensified by the way Labour defends positive elements of its plans by reassuring the public that repealing anti-union laws won’t lead to more strikes. The truth is that workers build power by collective action. If repeal doesn’t help end the appallingly low level of strikes, where many employers are getting away with almost anything without facing effective resistance, Labour will have failed to significantly improve the lot of workers.
Even if Labour wins the election outright, workers will need to organise to ensure that what is implemented goes as far as possible and to take advantage of improvements in legislation to build organisation at workplace level. If Labour doesn’t win an overall majority, we will have to fight even harder.
Supporting unionisation
The Labour manifesto promises action to help workers organise. Unions would have greater rights of access to workplaces to meet, organise and recruit workers. They promise to ‘ban union-busting, strengthen protection of trade union representatives against unfair dismissal and union members from intimidation, harassment, threats and blacklisting’ and to hold public inquiries into blacklisting and Orgreave, as well as releasing the papers on the Shrewsbury 24 trials and the 37 Cammell Laird shipyard workers. There is no specific commitment to give tribunals the power to force employers to reinstate victimised union activists. The complex statutory process to win union recognition would be simplified and union reps given more time off to carry out their duties and these rights would be extended to Equality Reps for the first time.
Labour proposes to use government purchasing power to promote unionisation, requiring ‘all companies bidding for public contracts to recognise trade unions, pay suppliers on time and demonstrate equalities best practice’. However, elsewhere in the manifesto there is more detailed discussion about procurement where the commitment covers ‘services’ procured from the private sector. This is narrower than in the 2017 manifesto, excluding suppliers of goods. Still, the extension of Freedom of Information rules to cover private providers of public services could shine a light on corrupt privatisations as well as helping bargaining.
Unions’ finances would be helped by the restoration and expansion of the Union Learning Fund and by commitments on legal costs. Labour promises to ‘support trade unions internationally in their efforts to promote collective bargaining for better pay and conditions, and include binding social chapters in trade agreements to safeguard workers’ rights’.
Building workers’ power
Workers’ power in relation to their employer is heavily influenced by the state of the labour market and their employers’ product markets. Thatcher’s government deliberately used rocketing unemployment in the early 1980s to beat the unions. Labour’s plans for huge investment to create hundreds of thousands of unionised jobs in the Green Industrial Revolution, housing and expanded public services would strengthen the bargaining position of every worker.
Feelings of precarity don’t arise mainly from the risk of losing your job, but from the consequences if you do. Labour are proposing a whole series of measures that would all help raise the floor of the labour market. These include:
a minimum wage of £10 an hour for all workers aged 16 and over
ending zero hours contracts
creating a single ‘worker’ status to end bogus self-employment
employment rights from day one, scrapping Universal Credit
banning unpaid internships
protecting the right of EU citizens in the UK to work legally
scrapping the 2014 Immigration Act and giving refugees the right to work.
Promises to reverse privatisation and outsourcing in public services can help reverse the fragmentation of the workforce, which often divides the lowest paid workers from those with the most power.
Demands from the movement
One of the strengths of the Labour manifesto is that it includes long-cherished demands from numerous unions, campaigns and movements rather than relying on think-tanks and focus-groups. This is reflected in a wide range of specific job-related commitments addressing particular industries and occupations, including seafarers, agriculture, health, mobile care workers, early years staff, schools, universities, prisons, probation, local authorities, post offices and Royal Mail, co-ops, fire and rescue, broadband, creative industries, news media, public-facing workers, retail, armed forces and shipbuilding.
However, this approach, which can help other organisations to mobilise a Labour vote, is also a source of weakness, as the manifesto sometimes reflects the short-term sectional interests of particular groups even when they clash with the general approach. Examples include commitments to Trident renewal, nuclear power, electric cars, aviation, and offshore-based hydrogen production. Similarly, some of the positive commitments to support workers through the transition to a decarbonised economy only apply to workers in the energy sector, when the impact will be much wider. Workers in car showrooms will be affected alongside those in car manufacturing, but are usually overlooked because they aren’t organised.
The role of the state
If Labour’s commitments to empowering workers are welcome but insufficient, Labour is at least as ambitious when it comes to the role of the state in changing employment relationships. With few exceptions, British employment law relies on individual workers gathering information to bring a complaint about a problem they have suffered in the hope of getting financial compensation largely based on the loss they suffered. This system individualises problems, exacerbating the power inequality between employer and worker. How many workers have access to the information they need to prove an injustice? How many have the resources to bring a complaint? How many can afford to take the risk of retribution? Why are outcomes restricted to compensation rather than fixing the problem?
The best alternative from workers’ point of view would be if their unions could bring legal cases collectively, deploying their expertise and resources while protecting individual workers from victimisation. Workers could then combine legal action with other forms of campaigning and pressure to get issues addressed for those already affected – and for other workers in the future. Labour isn’t promising this, but does propose a Ministry of Employment Rights, strengthened Employment Tribunals, new Labour Courts, and a unified Workers’ Protection Agency to enforce workplace rights, with ‘extensive powers to inspect workplaces and bring prosecutions and civil proceedings on workers’ behalf’. This could be powerful. The 1833 Factory Act created four Factory Inspectors to enforce restrictions on child labour, with far-reaching powers.
Although the Act didn’t entirely stamp out child labour, it resulted in dramatic reductions in working hours for all workers, because factories couldn’t run at times when children couldn’t work.[1] A similar, if less dramatic, approach was taken in the early years of British equality legislation. The Commission for Racial Equality (CRE) targeted sectors and companies for 24 investigations between 1977 and 1982, aiming to secure changes to policies and procedures, not just enforcement of legislation.[2]
Alongside enforcement, Labour proposes that the state would also roll out sectoral collective bargaining across the economy. The idea of sectoral collective bargaining has been heavily promoted by the Institute of Employment Rights and prominent figures such as Carolyn Jones, Professor Keith Ewing and John Hendy QC. It is a response to a real problem. ‘Bargaining coverage’, the proportion of workers covered by collective bargaining, has fallen by more than half since 1979[3] as workers struggled to gain recognition in workplaces set up since 1980[4], standing at just 26% by 2018.[5]
Sectoral bargaining can counter the ‘race to the bottom’ between employers in the same sector. This offers an attractive shortcut for union leaders looking to increase their influence, membership and revenues. For workers, though, there are some risks. Unions have generally been bad at taking advantage of existing organising opportunities. For example, Unite has struggled to extend recognition between sites in the same employer if they are in different regions. Massive new organising opportunities aren’t automatically taken. Bargaining without building organisation and power at workplace level is unlikely to produce much benefit for workers.
The risk is exacerbated when the bargaining occurs at national and sectoral level, where it more likely to be conducted by union full-time officers with little member involvement. If workers in a particular site get organised, it is hard for rank and file members to influence negotiations when officers can play them off against other sites. National bargaining tends to focus on those items, such as pay and hours, which are easiest to quantify. But in many jobs these are not always the grievances that motivate workers to action. In high turnover jobs, quitting can seem a more realistic way of getting a pay rise than collective action. Issues such as workload, work allocation, bullying, stress and sexual harassment are hot topics in many workplaces and can’t be tackled in once-a-year national bargaining – they need workplace organisation. Sectoral collective bargaining is not a cure-all: as workers, we will need to continue the hard work of organising every workplace.
Reforming away capitalism
As we have seen, Labour’s manifesto offers both some reforms to the conditions in which we’re exploited under capitalism, and a series measures which would increase our power relative to our employers. While these aspects are unwelcome to the ruling class, elements of the elite have made clear they would be prepared to live with such reforms in exchange for large-scale investments they can profit from and a reasonably coherent strategy for British capitalism’s place in the world – something the Tories utterly lack. Labour is, after all, claiming it can nurse British capitalism back to health.
But there are measures in the manifesto which some people might see as a greater challenge to capitalism. How do these stack up?
Labour is committed to doubling the size of the co-operative sector. While many co-operatives are more pleasant places to work, with no boss breathing down your neck or shareholders creaming off profits, they don’t represent a fundamental challenge to capitalism. If the Soviet Union proved that you can’t have socialism in one country when it’s locked in military and economic competition with others, you certainly can’t achieve it in one co-op.
The proposal to have one-third of company boards made of elected worker-directors has excited some. But while some of them might ask some awkward questions and head off some of the stupidest decisions, it certainly wouldn’t put power in the hands of workers. The problem with capitalism isn’t the stupidity, greed or malice of company directors – it is structural. Workers on boards would still be responsible for the business, and that means competing with other companies to accumulate profits as quickly as possible, regardless of the damage to workers, the public or the planet.
One attraction of the idea of worker directors is that they would have access to much better information about the business, which could help workers organise and bargain. There might be some truth in this, as there has been with national and European Works Councils, but any really important information would be protected with Non-Disclosure Agreements – or sensitive discussions would stop happening in the board meetings themselves. Germany has had workers on boards for decades, and while it may have helped capitalism function better, it certainly hasn’t helped end it. Who would take the role? If they weren’t committed to the union, would they help much? If they were, would they be gradually tied up with gagging rules, co-opted into a management mind-set, or kept too busy to actually organise workers? All these problems have been seen with existing works councils.
Labour proposes to ‘amend the Companies Act, requiring companies to prioritise long-term growth while strengthening protections for stakeholders, including smaller suppliers and pension funds’. Again, this is about smoothing the operation of capitalism, at best. No legislation can remove the structural pressure on employers to extract as much profit from their workforce as possible, to compete or go under.
Perhaps the most radical of the proposals is the requirement that large companies set up Inclusive Ownership Funds (IOFs). Big companies would have to transfer 1% of shares each year, up to a maximum of 10%, into a pot collectively owned by the workforce. Dividend payments would be shared up to a cap of £500 a year, with the balance used to top up the Climate Apprenticeship Fund and the cap raised to prevent that receiving more than 25% of dividends. The idea of workers getting a few hundred quid a year by expropriating what the Financial Times estimated at £300bn of shareholders’ assets can’t be bad. As James Meadway argues, if companies can regularly dilute their shares to fund bosses’ bonuses, why can’t we do the same for workers? In many big companies, Meadway says, a 10% shareholding would be ‘a commanding presence’. But to what end? Meadway explains:
The academic evidence shows convincingly that companies with worker ownership are more productive and better-able to make longer-term decisions. We think worker ownership can not only address some of the inequalities in Britain – rampant under neoliberalism since the 1980s – but will also introduce the structural changes needed to produce a radically fairer and more efficient economy.
These are no bad things, but they don’t fundamentally challenge the capitalist dynamics of the economy. Unlike measures elsewhere in the manifesto, neither do they strengthen the capacity of workers to take collective action. They are about managing capitalism differently, not about raising workers’ self-activity and capacity to replace capitalism with a society where decisions are taken democratically, and which therefore has the capacity to protect the climate and meet human need.
The climate crisis and the clear differences between the manifestos are both contributing to a sense of urgency, that this is ‘now or never’. On one level this is helpful to motivate the action we should all be involved in now. But it also carries problems. No matter what the election result, the class struggle, including the fight against climate change, will go on. That fight will need collective action to confront and defeat capital and its state. We should take inspiration from the fact that our fight is not confined to Britain, important though our battles are. People around the world are rising up against oppression, exploitation and environmental destruction – no matter how hostile their government or repressive their legal framework. To return to a previous example, working class rebellion won the 1833 Factory Act even though less than 5% of the population had the vote and at time when there was no Labour Party, let alone a Labour government.
[1] Andreas Malm, Fossil Capital: The Rise of Steam-Power and the Roots of Global Warming (London: Verso, 2016).
[2] Linda Dickens, ‘The road is long: thirty years of equality legislation in Britain’, British Journal of Industrial Relations, 45:3 (2016), 463–94.
[3] Brian Towers, ‘Trade union merger strategies’, Historical Studies in Industrial Relations, 25-26 (2008), 271–81.
[4] Tonia Novitz, ‘A revised role for trade unions as designed by New Labour: the representation pyramid and “partnership”’, Journal of Law and Society, 29:3 (2002), 487–509.
[5] https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/trade-union-statistics-2018
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There are also some notable points in Labour’s separate “workers’ rights manifesto” (https://labour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/13238_19-Work-manifesto.pdf) that aren’t in the main manifesto, including:
p.8 this is where the promise of a 5% rise in public sector pay is documented
p.8 more detail on making travel paid in sectors such as social care and taking action on sleep-overs
p.9 enable class actions against employers where there is a pattern of unequal pay based on a protected characteristic – this is extremely good news, removing the ability of employers to give bogus justifications for unequal pay in individual cases
p.10 a right after 12 weeks to move onto regular hours
p.10 overtime must be at a premium – which would incentivise employers to hire enough people, reversing the current blight of unpaid overtime
p.11 unspecified extra steps for flexibility for carers
p.11 enable migrant domestic workers to change employers
p.12 “Ensure that workers are not subject to undue and belittling snooping, surveillance and monitoring at work”
p.12 enforce requirements to consult unions
p.12 amend ‘protected conversations’ to stop them undermining workers’ rights
p.13 “We will restrict the grounds on which employers can resort to legal action based on technicalities to override legitimate, democratic decisions taken by the people who work for them” – though this still implies that employers can block democratic decisions as long as it isn’t on a “technicality”
p.14 more detail on use of procurement to promote employment standards – thankfully without restricting it to ‘services’ as in the main manifesto
p.14 more detail on updating health & safety legislation to provide for stress, mental health, new technology and materials; access to toilets and toilet breaks.
p.14 protect injured workers from being unreasonably disciplined
p.14-15 consider ‘roving safety reps’ to increase coverage
p.15 allow workers to bring prosecutions for health and safety breaches. This would be a huge help – workers currently have little legal recourse until after we are injured or dead.
p.15 remove the limits on unfair dismissal compensation
p.15 enhance redundancy consultation – early regardless of workforce size
p.15 “Improve statutory minimum redundancy pay by an extra half a week’s pay for each year of service under the age of 40 and by an extra one week’s pay for each year of service over the age of 41 with no maximum number of years. We will review the level of the capped weekly rate and its operation”
p.16 strengthen TUPE, including covering collective agreements
p.16 “There will be tougher penalties for those who break the law or fail to comply with tribunal orders, including personal liability for those that were directors of companies at the time. Workers will receive full compensation without statutory limits if they suffer loss because of employers’ breaches of the law.”
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See inside David and Victoria Beckham's stunning West London home
It's an absolute dream
Victoria and David Beckham are both famous for their impeccable taste, so it's no surprise that their house is stunning.
The celeb couple live in Holland Park, West London with their children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper and often give fans a glimpse inside their home on social media.
They moved in back in 2016 after splashing out about £8m on renovations, and it really paid off.
The place is giving us serious interiors envy - take a look at some of the snaps below.
The house has a black wrought iron canopy with lights and a cream and black tiled path.
In 2007, David hung a skeleton outside for Halloween!
Inside you'll find plenty more monochrome patterns, such as the tiles in the hallway.
Victoria Beckham on crutches in her hallway
A grand marble staircase leads upstairs, where you'll find a glittering chandelier.
The living room is cosy, with an open fire and pretty cream toned wallpaper, while the kitchen has a large island with wooden worktops.
It's kitted out with all the finest appliances and swish copper saucepans.
David Beckham cooking in his kitchen (Image: Instagram)
There's also a fabulous dining room with a long wooden table laden with fresh flowers, and a marble tiled bathroom that's like something you'd find in a luxury hotel.
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Otuside, there's a spacious garden with plenty of trees and a patio area - perfect for the kids to play in.
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