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Jojo's Bizarre Adventure TV BDs to Have English Subs
The official Twitter account for the new JoJo's Bizarre Adventure television anime series revealed the Blu -ray Disc and DVD releases for the series on Tuesday. The Twitter account linked to the Amazon Japan listings for the home video releases, which list all nine limited-edition Blu -ray Disc volume releases as having English subtitles.
The first Blu -ray Disc will retail on January 30, 2013 for 8,190 yen (about US$105), and the ninth and final disc will ship on September 27, 2013 for 7,140 yen (about US$91) at retail. Discs 2-8 will also retail for 8,190 yen.
Those who purchase all nine limited-edition Blu -ray Disc volumes can use the stubs included in the releases to receive figures of characters Jonathan Joestar and Dio Brando from Medicos Entertainment .
The series will premiere in Japan on Saturday.
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Anorak News | EDL March In Westminster: Pictures And No Football
EDL March In Westminster: Pictures And No Football
by Anorak | 31st, July 2010
IN Westminster, something called the English Nationalist Alliance and the English Defence League marched in protest against Sharia law and Islamic fundamentalism within the UK. Theirs is an anti-Muslim message. Police made one arrest.
In other news, EDL member John Broomfield and six others have been arrested for an alleged plot to cause an explosion at a Bournemouth mosque. Mr Broomfield says five of the people arrested are in the EDL. All the arrested people were later released without charge.
Says Broomfield:
“While travelling home from work I was stopped and arrested by armed police. I approached a roundabout near Corfe Castle and there were about six cars in front of me.
“There was an unmarked police car in a lay-by, and within seconds of me stopping, police appeared from it, ran up the road and shot at my tyres and smashed the window in.”
“I was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause an explosion at a Bournemouth mosque.”
“There has been no conspiracy, there has never been any conspiracy. The EDL is not a terrorist organisation. We are not anti-Muslim; we are anti-Muslim extremism.”
Whatever the facts, tensions are high…
And does anyone else think that when the football season starts, the EDL will be so active on a Saturday afternoon?
Demonstrators take part in an English Nationalist Alliance protest against Sharia law within the UK, in Westminster, central London.
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Top business exec Broomhead warns virus recovery may slow green shift
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For the future of fossil fuels such as oil, Mr Broomhead said the economic downturn would reduce oil prices, “but you’ll also see people using cars more” due to the public health “fear factor” around public transport.
Although support for wind and solar would continue to rapidly build, the lack of commercial industrial-scale batteries to store and dispense their energy for periods when conditions for renewables were unfavourable meant coal and especially gas would need to remain in the world energy mix for years to come, he said.
“Individuals have been convinced about [climate change], and individuals are putting pressure on their super funds and hence fund managers and banks, who provide us with our funds to be much more cognisant about emissions,” he said. “That’s just the reality, we’ve just got to face up to that. But I think the trend might get a bit slower because of COVID.”
Australia’s resources giants, including BHP, have been facing a rising tide of pressure from climate campaigners and large institutional investors alike to reduce not only their own operational emissions, but also to the vastly greater emissions caused by the shipping and end use of their products around the world, known as “Scope 3” emissions.
BHP has set hard targets to decarbonise its portfolio and is seeking to sell its thermal coal mines in Australia and Colombia and boost its exposure to electric battery ingredients such as copper and nickel, which will be increasingly required as economies decarbonise. The mining giant plans to retain extensive exposure to coking coal and iron ore – both ingredients in the highly emissions-intensive steelmaking sector – as well as oil and gas fields.
Mr Broomhead’s comments at the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) come after another Australian business leader, Origin Energy chief executive Frank Calabria, this week declared the dramatic transformation of the energy market is accelerating faster than anyone in the industry would have predicted even six or 12 months ago.
Mr Calabria said the forces behind the energy transition were picking up pace even amid the economic challenges of this year’s COVID-19 crisis, pointing to the ongoing rise in Australia’s world-leading uptake of rooftop solar panels, with installations across 2020 tracking ahead of 2019.
“COVID has resulted in the acceleration of technology in every aspect of our lives and there will be no turning back,” Mr Calabria said. “The same forces are driving change in energy and lasting changes in consumer behaviour.”
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Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus
Oct 13th 2020 10:33AM
Five-time world footballer of the year Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus.
The 35-year-old Juventus forward is "doing well, without symptoms, and in isolation," the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said in a statement.
The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star will now miss Portugal's UEFA Nations League match against Sweden on Wednesday.
"Following the positive case, the remaining players underwent new tests this Tuesday morning, all with a negative result," the FPF statement added.
Cristiano Ronaldo - the early years
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo by Neal Simpson/EMPICS via Getty Images)
l-r; Manchester United's Roy Keane moves Cristiano Ronaldo out of the way (Photo by Neal Simpson/EMPICS via Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 20: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United celebrates scoring the second goal with team-mate Ryan Giggs during the FA Barclaycard Premiership match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on March 20, 2004 in Manchester, England. (Photo by John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
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Manchester United's Ryan Giggs celebrates scoring with Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo and Nemanja Vidic (Photo by Tony Marshall - PA Images via Getty Images)
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is sent flying by France's Patrick Vieira (Photo by Mike Egerton - PA Images via Getty Images)
Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo (second right) celebrates his goal against Oxford, with his team-mates during the friendly match at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford. (Photo by Sean Dempsey - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney (l) and Darren Fletcher (2nd r) congratulate team mate Cristiano Ronaldo (c) on scoring the first goal (Photo by Dave Thompson - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo (left) celebrates with Ryan Giggs after scoring during the Barclays Premiership match against Manchester City at Old Trafford, Manchester. (Photo by Martin Rickett - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a penalty during the FA Cup quarter-final replay at Old Trafford, Manchester. (Photo by Martin Rickett - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo after putting the ball in the back of the net for his goal. (Photo by Nick Potts - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo with his PFA Young Player of the Year award and his PFA Player of the Year award at the Grosvenor House Hotel (Photo by Daniel Hambury - PA Images via Getty Images)
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Manchester United's Gabriel Heinze (l), Wayne Rooney (c) and Cristiano Ronaldo celebrate winning the English Premierleague (Photo by Mike Egerton - PA Images via Getty Images)
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Manchester United's Carlos Tevez celebrates scoring the opening goal of the game with Cristiano Ronaldo (Photo by John Walton - PA Images via Getty Images)
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo appears dejected during the Barclays Premier League match at Old Trafford, Manchester. (Photo by Martin Rickett - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)
The Republic of Ireland will also be without an unnamed player for their game in Finland on Wednesday following a positive test. Manager Stephen Kenny has not called up a replacement.
A statement from the Football Association of Ireland read: "The player, who initially tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday night, is now out of the Ireland squad for the UEFA Nations League game in Finland after the second of two tests on Monday produced a positive result."
Meanwhile, Crewe's League One fixture at Oxford has been postponed for a second time.
The match had been rearranged for Tuesday after being called off just 30 minutes before the original kick-off time on October 3 when a Crewe player tested positive.
EFL statement: Oxford United v Crewe Alexandra.#EFLpic.twitter.com/ObvY05oeJc
— EFL Communications (@EFL_Comms) October 13, 2020
A statement from the EFL said that Crewe "have determined they are unable to fulfil the fixture".
Paul Warne, the Rotherham manager, has entered a period of self-isolation after one of his family members tested positive.
Warne will miss the Millers' Championship games against Norwich on Saturday and Nottingham Forest next Tuesday. Assistant boss Richie Barker and first-team coach Matt Hamshaw will be in charge on the touchline with Warne involved via video link.
Warne said: "At this moment, I don't have coronavirus, I don't have any symptoms, but because of Covid restrictions, I have to self-isolate and stay away from the squad for two weeks."
World number one golfer Dustin Johnson was another high-profile sportsman to test positive on Tuesday.
The American was tested after "experiencing symptoms", according to a statement from the PGA Tour, and has withdrawn from this week's CJ Cup after the positive result. South Africa's Jbe Kruger was earlier withdrawn from the Scottish Championship after also testing positive.
Salford's preparations for the Challenge Cup final have been hit by two positive tests (Martin Rickett/PA)
In rugby league, Challenge Cup finalists Salford have been hit by two positive test results on players just four days before their Wembley showdown with Leeds.
The unnamed pair are now self-isolating, as are two other players as a precaution after results of tests came back inconclusive.
The Red Devils were already without eight other players due to injury for Tuesday's Super League match against Hull KR at Warrington but decided to honour the fixture to protect the competition's integrity.
That game, however, had already come close to being called off after Rovers reported tests on two of their players had also been inconclusive earlier in the day.
At one stage Rovers had only 15 players available before they were told certain individuals would be able to play. The afternoon kick-off was put back an hour while the matter was resolved.
Hull KR coach Tony Smith revealed Tuesday's game against Salford was almost called off (Richard Sellers/PA)
Coach Tony Smith said: "We were sat on the bus for an hour and a half or so while they decided how we were going to attack this, whether we kept going with it or not. We're grateful and probably lucky to be playing. It was close."
In snooker, Peter Lines became the latest player to withdraw from the English Open in Milton Keynes after testing positive. His son Oliver Lines, also competing, was forced to pull out as well due to his close contact despite testing negative.
Fellow players Stuart Carrington and Sam Craigie, and referee Andrew Barklam, withdrew on Monday.
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SEND, Safeguarding & Early Help Pupil Premium and Covid19 Catch up Premium Sports Premium School Policies Keeping Safe & Online Safety GDPR Equality Information & Objectives Statement Statutory Ofsted Information Complaints
Publicly funded schools in England receive extra funding from the Government to help them improve the attainment of their disadvantaged pupils. Evidence shows that children from disadvantaged backgrounds generally face extra challenges in reaching their potential in school and often do not perform as well as their peers.
The Pupil Premium grant is deigned to allow schools to help disadvantaged pupils by improving their progress and exam results they achieve.
School receive the funding based on the number of pupils they have in January each year from the following groups:
Schools receive £1345 (April 2020) for every primary age pupil who claim free school meals, or who has claimed free school meals in the last 6 years.
Looked after or previously looked after children
Schools receive £2345 (April 2020) for every pupil who has left local authority care through adoption, a special guardianship order or child arrangements order.
The service premium is not part of the pupil premium however schools receive £310 (April 2020) for every pupil with a parent who is serving in the HM Forces or who has returned on a pension from the Ministry of Defense.
How can schools use the funding?
It is up to school leaders to decide how to spend the pupil premium funding. Evidence suggests that pupil premium spending is most effective when schools use a tiered approach, targeting spending across the following three areas: teaching, academic support and wider approaches.
TEACHING: spending is used for the training and professional development of the staff to improve the impact of teaching and learning for all pupils.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT: spending it used to support the pupils succeeding at school and overcoming any barriers to their learning.
WIDER APPROACHES: spending is used to support pupil development for non academic areas such as, breakfast and after school clubs, music lessons, educational trips and visits or speech and language therapy. It is also used for anything which may increase pupil confidence and self esteem, raise their aspirations and benefit non-eligible pupils.
The EEF (Education Endowment Foundation) supports this tiered approach to spending and is used by Winwick CE as a model of good practice.
Pupil Premium Strategy Statement 2020-2023 Winwick CE Primary School
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How to apply for Pupil Premium Funding...
If your child is in Key Stage 1, please contact the school office who will support you with this process. They will need the Name of the child/ren and Name, Date of Birth and the NI number of the parents living with the child.
If your child is in Key Stage 2, please see the form below. If you need any support with this, please contact the school office.
Free School Meal Application form KS2
Covid 19 Catch up Premium Funding
The universal catch-up premium funding is available for all state-funded mainstream and special schools, and alternative provision.
For primary, middle, secondary and all through local authority-maintained schools, academies and free schools
£80 for each pupil aged 4 and over recorded in Reception to Year Group 11 in the October 2019 school census.
The first payment (as set out below) is based on these provisional allocations. Two further payments will be paid into schools later in the academic year. For primary, middle, secondary and all through local authority-maintained schools, academies and free schools, these will be based on final allocations using pupil numbers from the October 2020 census for mainstream schools. The final allocations could be significantly different to the provisional allocations.
The first payment which will be around 25% of the total amount is paid to local authorities on the 30th September.
Covid Catch Up Plan Winwick CE
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New Year in NJ: Safe ways (in person and at home) to celebrate
Jen Ursillo
Erin Vogt
With Gov. Phil Murphy not extending indoor dining and alcohol service past 10 p.m., you won't be able to ring in the New Year inside your favorite restaurant or bar. But with some safety and a little bit of creativity, there are ways to kiss 2020 goodbye and welcome in 2021.
And several traditional celebrations are continuing — some in person, some virtually. See below for a list of some notable parties.
Donna Albano, professor of hospitality, tourism and management Studies at Stockton University, said video calls among family and friends will definitely be popular this New Year's Eve. She said many families plan to have virtual scavenger hunts, play games or make gingerbread houses together through zoom.
While restaurants, bars and country clubs will be open until 10 p.m., she said, many will modify how they're looking at New Year's Eve. Albano said some of her Atlantic City casino colleagues will have socially distanced parties with early countdowns that wrap by 10 p.m.
(Casino floors, however, can stay open past that curfew time).
Other restaurants in the Atlantic City area that have outdoor areas plan to stay open New Year's Eve up until midnight. There will be bands and celebrations as usual, with safety precautions in place. At midnight, there will be the usual toasts and well wishes.
Albano said she has spoken to many people who plan on taking the money they would have spent on going out, and instead plan to treat themselves to some expensive champagne and upscale, fancy foods, celebrating on the couch.
Albano said there is one common thread among everyone: "We all definitely want to say goodbye to 2020."
New Year's celebrations planned in New Jersey:
Seaside Heights is continuing its First Night Ocean County tradition online, with what it calls a "virtual substitute for our popular annual family New Years Eve day event. This year it will be a FREE event with activities to for families to do online in the safety of their homes. AND, there will be at least 100 winners in the FREE event. Watch here for details.”
First Night Morris County 2021 is virtual as well, with what organizers say will be "over 40 performances with streaming and on-demand services." Tickets include access to the event as well as this month's (already completed) Friday Night Film Nights, and on-demand access to films and performances Jan 1 through 3. Online-only passes start at $15.
Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson is still is offering its seasonal festivities for those who’d like to cap off their New Year’s at a reasonable hour. "Holiday in the Park” on New Year’s Eve will offer this year’s holiday lights, with more than a million twinkling bulb. There will Smores-toasting at the fire pits, and rides are open to guests. All guests must have reservations and must wear masks.
Bowlero, with seven New Jersey Locations, AMF Strathmore Lanes in Aberdeen and
Bowlmor Lane in Green Brook are inviting visitors to "start off 2021 with a strike,” with special packages for New Year’s Eve day, New Year’s Eve night and New Year’s Day. The encourage visitors to book online for contactless payment and faster check-in. There are a maximum of six people allowed per lane, and no ball-sharing. Laser tag arenas are operating at limited capacity.
iPlay America in Freehold is still offering indoor options, with mask requirements and temperature checks, include an iRide Plus Unlimited Ride Band, and a four-hour umlimited video card. Topgolf Swing Suite play offers hourly bay rentals or private VIP options, for a maximum of eight guests. There's a full-service restaurant and pop-up Christmas bar. The outdoor patio will be open past 10 p.m., as the Game Time Bar & Grill is offering NYE Igloo rentals, for two-hour reservations of four to 10 guests.
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Beet lifestyle: An authentic, cute way to enjoy winter roots
Ari LeVaux More Content Now
Dec 6, 2019 at 9:33 AM Dec 6, 2019 at 9:33 AM
Winter came early this year, but the Belarusian cucumber farmers at my local market didn’t care. Their cucumber plants were long gone, their fruits having been turned into pickles, but they did have beets. Very exciting beets, if one were to take their enthusiastic vibes at face value.
I like beets, but not in an every-single-day way. My Belarusian friends, clearly, were deep in the lifestyle, and I wondered how they sustained that kind of pace all season long. I speculated that they must have tricks beyond pickled, boiled and borschted, and the answer turned out to be a little of all three.
When I asked the bearded, rosy-faced gentleman about his favorite beet dishes, his grin widened.
Then he leaned in, using his fingers to enumerate the ingredients: “Beets, carrots, potatoes — cooked. Chopped onions and pickles. Little bit of oil.”
“Cut small,” added his wife, bundled in a long blue wool coat and red scarf to match her husband’s cheeks.
“3/8-inch,” he said, holding two callused worker fingers in the universal symbol for small.
They call it beet vinaigrette, she says. If it had a different name back in Olshany, the village where she learned the dish from her grandmother, she didn’t know it.
The acid side of the vinaigrette comes from the pickles, which are serious business back home. Olshany is known across Belarus as the nation’s cucumber capital. In large greenhouses, each heated with multiple wood stoves, they start their cucumber plants as early as possible in spring, and harvest them as late as possible into the fall. The rest of the time, it’s pickles and beets.
But if you’re looking for the kind of beet vinaigrette that comes with with chevre cheese and balsamic, Belarus is not your place. To avoid confusion, I call it the Christmas Sweater — not only for its red beets and green pickles, but for the cacophany of flavors and textures that should not work together but somehow do.
At home, the Christmas Sweater was a hit with the family. The interaction of pickles and onions and potatoes was mildly spectacular, invoking the flavor of fries with a mouthful of relish, as from a bite of burger or hot dog. We couldn’t stop eating it. But the Belarusians were less impressed.
At market next week, wife wasn’t there. I handed husband my Christmas Sweater. He looked at me skeptically. “It’s too big.”
That was when I remembered his 3/8-inch directive. My chunks were more like 5/8. I felt ashamed to think that he thought my uncalloused writer fingers didn’t know what 3/8 was.
He took a bite. “The taste is good,” he acknowledged.
“I didn’t overcook the beets?” I quizzed. He shook his head.
He agreed to bring some to his wife, and gave me his phone number.
That afternoon I called. “The flavor is good,” she confirmed. “But it has to be, how do you say, more cute.”
“It’s too ugly?” I asked.
“Yes,” she said, laughing awkwardly.
Serves 4 as a side, 2 as a main
• 2 half-pound potatoes, peeled, each cut in half
• 1 pound beets, peeled and cubed (see below)
• ½ pound carrots, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium onion, cubed
• 2 cups cubed dill pickles
• ½ cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
Steam the potatoes until soft on the outside and still a bit stiff in the middle, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
While that is going, peel the carrots and beets, and cube them as cutely as possible. It’s best to do the beets last, or they will stain the veggies that follow.
Each vegetable will require a slightly different cubing tactic, but there are certain universals. Start by cutting each root in half, lengthwise, and lay the flat sides down. Make a series of parallel cuts, ⅜ inch apart — that’s the size of half a penny — across each half. Keep cutting in a grid until the cubes are as small and cute as can be.
Put the cubed beets and carrots in separate baking dishes and bake at 350 for about a half-hour, stirring each pan once (with separate implements), until they are a little soft and a little crunchy. If they start to shrink, that’s a bit too far. Allow the beets and carrots to cool to room temperature. After that the bleeding will be mostly staunched.
While the beets and carrots cook, make sure the cutting board is clean from the beets, and cube the potatoes, onion and pickles.
When everything is cool, cubed and cute, add the salt and oil and briefly toss.
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Senate bill keeps freeze on 188th Fighter Wing move
WASHINGTON — A defense authorization bill now on the Senate floor would maintain a freeze on Air Force mission shifts that would otherwise spell the end for A-10 fighters in Fort Smith, U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark., said Wednesday.
"We have put language in the defense authorization bill that says they can’t do this, this year," Pryor told reporters.
An Air Force proposal in February to cut its budget by $487 billion over the next decade received an icy reception in Congress because the cuts fell heavily on the Air National Guard.
Congress approved a temporary budget resolution that extends until March that included a restriction on the Department of Defense from making any such changes – including shifting the 188th Fighter Wing mission at Fort Smith to drones.
The Air Force has since come up with an unofficial revised plan aimed at softening congressional opposition so the service can begin shifting missions now. The plan would retain more A-10s within the Air Guard, allowing for bases in Michigan and Indiana to keep the mission.
Pryor met with Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., who chairs the Senate Armed Services Committee, to discuss his concerns and was reassured that the freeze would remain in place.
Like Pryor, Levin has struggled to get any documentation from the Air Force to justify the proposed cuts to the Air Guard.
"For 10 months now we have been stonewalled," Pryor said. "They’re not answering (Levin’s) questions, either. So, what we’ve been able to do is put language in the defense authorization bill that says they can’t do it this year."
The bill also calls for the Air Force to establish a more open process for evaluating mission changes that it intends to propose to Congress, Pryor said.
The Senate began debate on the bill Wednesday but may not complete action on it until next week, Pryor said.
The defense authorization would run through the fiscal year that closes at the end of September 2013. The battle would likely pick up again when the Pentagon unveils its 2014 budget early next year.
"The underlying issue still is with the 188th. The Air Force just does not understand the value. They are not tracking on why it is so important," Pryor said.
Beyond the benefit to the Fort Smith economy, Pryor said that the A-10 mission is a national security asset – providing joint training for Navy Seals, Green Berets and others using Fort Chaffee in Fort Smith.
"They will tell you they love having the A-10s there," Pryor said.
The Arkansas delegation sent a letter earlier this week to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh inviting him to Fort Smith to see for himself the benefits of the 188th Fighter Wing.
Pryor said that letters were sent to Senate and House chairs of relevant committees urging them to keep the prohibition on the Air Force as a final version of the defense authorization bill is negotiated.
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Northrop Grumman launches Minotaur IV rocket for US NRO
16 July 2020 (Last Updated July 16th, 2020 14:17)
Northrop Grumman has launched its Minotaur IV rocket carrying satellites for the US Department of Defense’s (DoD) agency National Reconnaissance Office (NRO).
Northrop Grumman successfully launched its Minotaur IV Rocket into orbit. Credit: Northrop Grumman.
During the NROL-129 launch (L-129), the Minotaur IV rocket was carrying a classified payload. It is designed to carry payloads of up to 1,800kg to low Earth orbit.
Launch of the seventh Minotaur IV flight was conducted from the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Pad 0B at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility.
The Minotaur IV was configured to comprise three decommissioned Peacekeeper stages and a Northrop Grumman manufactured Orion 38 solid-fuel upper stage.
Northrop Grumman produces the Minotaur rockets at its US facilities in Chandler in Arizona, Vandenberg in California, and Clearfield and Magna in Utah.
Northrop Grumman launch vehicles director Kurt Eberly said: “This mission marks the 27th consecutive successful launch for the company’s Minotaur product line which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
“Minotaur’s record of success along with its ability to responsively launch from multiple spaceports continues to be a valuable asset for our customers.”
The US Space Force Space and Missile Systems Center’s Launch Enterprise programme is responsible for providing the launch services for the mission.
The 78ft tall Minotaur IV launch vehicle consists of three solid-fuelled motors from decommissioned Peacekeeper and Minuteman ICBMs.
Northrop Grumman has incorporated the launcher with modern avionics and other subsystems.
Previously, Minotaur rockets have launched from ranges in Alaska, California, Florida and Virginia.
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Special Issue: 2018 Sotheby's Prize
In pictures: the 2018 Sotheby’s Prize
Published 5 December 2018
Poster for The Exile (1931), directed by Oscar Micheaux. From “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1900-1970” at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
Still from Stormy Weather (1943), directed by Andrew L. Stone. From “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1900-1970” at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Costume drawing for Carmen Jones (1954), directed by Otto Preminger. From “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1900-1970” at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Jackson Hlungwani, Christ Playing Football (1983). From “Jackson Hlungwani: Alt and Omega” at the Norval Foundation
Jackson Hlungwani, The Angel Gabriel (II) (1983). From “Jackson Hlungwani: Alt and Omega” at the Norval Foundation
Jackson Hlungwani, The Angel Gabriel (II) (1983). From “Jackson Hlungwani: Alt and Omega” at the Norval Foundation. Image courtesy of Wits Art Museum
One of the few exhibitions dealing with sexuality, the jury commended “For Today I Am a Boy: Contemporary Queer Abstraction at Des Moines Art Centre in Des Moines, Iowa as “a really smart, risky, bold and committed project”. Here, Carrie Moyer, Jolly Hydra: Unexplainably Juicy (2017)
Edie Fake, The Keep (2018). From “For Today I Am a Boy: Contemporary Queer Abstraction” at the Des Moines Art Center
Prem Sahib, Outer Wear (2015). From “For Today I Am a Boy: Contemporary Queer Abstraction” at the Des Moines Art Center
A child leaning on a cane watching Dana Levy, The weight of things. From “Zumu – A Museum on the Move”
A child in the greenhouse space at “Zumu – A Museum on the Move”
Interior of the greenhouse space from “Zumu – A Museum on the Move”
Bedouin school at “Zumu – A Museum on the Move”
Exterior of the greenhouse space at “Zumu – A Museum on the Move”
Public program audience at “Zumu – A Museum on the Move”
Exterior of “Zumu – A Museum on the Move”
Interior of the Harvest Museum at “Zumu – A Museum on the Move”
Portrait of Henry Moore with Helmet Head No. 2 (1967). From “Henry Moore: The Helmet Heads” at the Wallace Collection
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I. DISCLAIMERS / NOTIFICATION
A. DISCLAIMER
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B. EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Your are receiving this email because you have shown interest in purchasing or have made purchases in one of our Attenza stores and/or Duty Free affiliated stores.
In our page we have updated, the Cookies Policy; and (ii) the Privacy Policy, Processing of the Information of Personal Data.
In case you want to be removed from our data base, you should send an email to: contactenos@attenza.net. Not answering to this email, implies your consent to our policies and to the processing of your personal data.
II. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
III. PRIVACY
A. COOKIES POLICY
1. Definition of “cookie (s)”
A cookie is a small fragment of information that a web site places in your PC, telephone, or any other device, with information about your browsing in such site. The cookies are necessary to facilitate the browsing, making it more friendly, and to allow the Web Site to be recognized.
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The main purpose of the cookies that we use, is to know how you interact with the Web Site and to be able to improve your experience while browsing. For example, by recording your preferences (language, country, etc.) while browsing and in future visits. Additionally, the gathered information in the cookies allows us to improve the web, by estimated numbers and patterns of use, the speed of search, etc. In occasions, if we have obtained you previous consent, we can use the cookies, tag and any other similar device to obtain information that allows us to show you from our web site, third party, or any other media, advertisement based on the analysis of your browsing habits.
The recorded information in the cookies of the Web Site is exclusively used by us, with the exception of the ones later identified as "third party cookies", that are used and managed by external entities, to provide us with services requested by us to improve our services and the experience of the user when browsing the web site. The main services for which the "third party cookies" are used, are to obtain the access statistics and to guarantee the performed payment operations.
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4. Cookies used in el Web Site.
The Cookies that are used in the Web site are the following:
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3. Google Analytics (third party cookie). Allowing the follow-up of the web by the Google Analytics tool, which is a service provided by Google to obtain information of the accesses of users to the web sites. Some of the recorded data for previous analysis are: number of times that the user has visited the web, dates of the first and last visit of the users, duration of the visits, from which page did the user accessed the web, what search engine did the user used to reach the web or which link was clicked, from which part of the world the user accessed, etc. The configuration of these cookies is predetermined by the service offered by Google, reason why we suggest you to check the Google Analytics privacy page, http://www.google.com/intl/es/analytics/privacyoverview.html, to obtain more information about the cookies used and of how to disable them (understanding that we are not responsible of the content nor the truthfulness of third party web sites).
B. PRIVACY NOTICE
MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A., is committed to the legal, lawful, legit and safe processing of the personal data contained in its information systems. Responsible for such processing, notifies that, the personal data of the clients, contractors, providers, employees and third parties, is done in accordance to the Personal Data Processing Policy, which content is available in the Web Site. Therefore, the provided information is processed with the purpose and scopes decreed in the mentioned policy, in which their rights are indicated as owners of the information to know, update, or correct its data and the rest of the decreed rights in the current legislation, which can be exercised through the email address contactenos@attenza.net.
C. AUTHORIZATION FOR PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING
I have been informed, by MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. (Responsible for processing), the following:
i. The data provided in this document will be processed for the following purposes: To send and utilize the information for contractual purposes, client services, marketing (Such as consumption analysis, traceability of the brand, among others), Commercials (Such as benefits, promotions, discounts, current campaigns, promotional events, documents, images, data messages, affiliated brands, and programs of own brands or the affiliates, among others), update data and offer relevant information; for consultation to answer inquires about offered products and services, realization of studies with statistical purposes, of client knowledge. Of Information, to notify the data owners about news, products, services, and special offers, for the development of activities related to telephonic customer services, billing, or similarities. Allowing the transfer or transmission of the data, or partial or total information to their affiliates, businesses, companies and/or affiliated entities and commercial or strategic allies that operate or not in other jurisdictions.
ii. Answering questions about sensitive data or of a minor is optional;
iii. As the owner of the data and/or representative of the minor, I have the rights to access, correct, cancel, or oppose to the use of the information; and/or revoke the given authorization;
iv. In case that my request is not resolved, I directly and alternatively have the right to present complaints before the competent authority;
v. My rights and obligations, I can exercise them when strictly complying with the Privacy Policy, Attenza Information and Personal Data Processing, available in www.attenza.net and writing to email address contactenos@attenza.net. See Privacy Policy, Information and Personal Data Processing [INGRESAR HIPERLINK].
I declare that the supply of third-parties data, has been done with their unequivocal and expressed authorization.
D. PRIVACY POLICY, INFORMATION AND PERSONAL DATA PROCESSING
1. GENERALS
MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A., located in Panama, with email address contactenos@attenza.net, makes known to the Owners of Personal Data that is processed by the company, this Processing Policy in compliance to: (i) Law 1266 of 2008, Law 1581 of 2012 and the Decree 1377 of 2013, in Colombia; (ii) Law No. 81 of 26 March 2019, in Panama; and (iii) Law No. 787 of 29 March 2012 in Nicaragua, in conjunction with, the “Applicable Legislations”).
The policies and procedures held in this document will apply at any time and during the realization of every activity that involves the gathering, recording, use, circulation, and transfer of information or personal data, registered in any data base that makes them sensitive to their processing by MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A.
This document shall be strictly adhered to by MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A., as the responsible party for the processing of data, available for physical and electronic consultation by any of the Owners.
Both, the responsible party as well as the one in charge, shall protect the safety of the data base that contains personal data and save the confidentiality in regards to it.
In accordance with the current normative and with the purpose of facilitating the understanding of the present document, the following definitions will apply:
3.1. Authorization: Previous consent, expressed and notified by the owner to proceed with the processing of personal data.
3.2. Privacy Policy: Electronic document or in any other format, generated by the Responsible party available to the Owner for the processing of its personal data.
3.3. Data Base: Group of personal data that is subject to processing by the Responsible party;
3.4. Personal Data: Any information linked to one or several particular or determinable person.
3.5. Public Data: Data related to the marital status of the people, occupation or trade, as a merchant or public official. Given its nature, the Public data may be found, among others, in public records, public documents, gazettes, and official journals and legal sentences duly executed, not committed to confidentiality.
3.6. Sensible Data: All information that can affect the intimacy of the owner, or its use can generate its discrimination, such as the ones that can reveal the racial or ethnic origin, political orientation, religious or philosophic convictions, union presence, human rights social organizations, or that ensure the rights and guarantees of opposition politic parties, as well as data related to health, sexual life and biometric data.
3.7. In charge of Processing: Natural or judicial person, that by themselves or in conjunction with others, caries out the processing of the personal data on behalf of the Responsible of Processing.
3.8. Responsible of Processing: Natural or judicial person, public or private, that by themselves or in conjunction with others, makes decisions about the data base or the data processing, in other words, MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A.
3.9. Owner: Natural or judicial person, public or private, who is the owner of the information or personal data that is included in the Data Base of the Responsible Party;
3.10. Processing: Any operation or group of operations on Personal Data, such as the gathering, recording, use, circulation or suppression.
3.11. Transfer: The Transfers of data takes place when the responsible party and/or the in charge of Processing the Personal Data send the information or the Personal Data to a receptor, which at the same time is Responsible of the Processing and it is located in or outside the country.
3.12. Transmission: Processing of Personal Data that implies the communication of such inside or outside of the territory, when its objective is the realization of the Processing by the In-charge on behalf of the Responsible Party.
4. RIGHTS OF THE OWNERS OF THE PERSONAL DATA
In accordance with the Applicable Legislations, the Owners of the Information have the following rights:
4.1. To Know, update, and correct their Personal Data before MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A., in its capacity as the Responsible of Processing. This right may be executed before partial data, inaccurate, incomplete, fractionated, that prompt to error, or if its processing is expressly prohibited or not previously authorized.
4.2. To request a prove of the authorization given to MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. or to the local affiliated company, in its capacity as the Responsible of Processing, unless it is expressly exempt from been a requirement for processing, in accordance to the Applicable Legislations.
4.3. To be informed, by MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A., about the use given to its personal data, in case it is expressly required.
4.4. To revoke the authorization and/or request the deletion of the data, when in the Processing, principles, rights ,and legal and constitutional guarantees are not respected. The revocation and/or deletion will proceed when the competent authority has determined that, in the Processing, the Responsible Party or In Charge has incur in conducts in contradiction to the Applicable Legislations.
4.5. Free access to its personal data, which is in the data base of MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A.
4.6. To be informed of essential changes that are done in the present Information Processing Policy, included and not limited to: changes in the identification of the Responsible of the Information and the purpose of the Processing of the personal data of the clients, providers, and employees of MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A.
4.7. To receive a new request for the Processing of Information when the changes done by MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A., to the Privacy Policy, modify the purpose of the Processing of Information.
4.8. Attention to the requests to Privacy Official (updates, corrections, deletions of the Information and revocation of the authorization), enquiries and claims related to the Processing of Information.
5.1. To reach an efficient communication related to our products, services, offers, promotions, alliances, contests and other activities, and in this way, to facilitate the general access to the their information.
5.2. To evaluate the quality of our products and services by satisfaction surveys and making studies about consumption habits, preferences, purchase interests, product testing, concept, service evaluation and satisfaction, and others related to our services.
5.3. To do activities for marketing, promotion, advertising, invoicing, billing, collection, service improvements, consultations, verifications, control, enabling methods of payment, fraud prevention, as well as any other activity related to our services and current and future offers, for the compliance of the contractual obligations and of our social purpose, through any direct means.
5.4. Control and prevent fraud in all of its forms.
5.5. To do basic tasks of administrative management.
Subject to obtaining your approval, we can communicate with you by email, text message (SMS, MMS), direct mail, or by telephone.
If you prefer not to receive notices through any mean or all channels, you can communicate it at any time at contactanos@attenza.net and request to stop receiving such notices.
6. RESPONSIBLE PARTY FOR THE EXERCISE OF THE OWNERS RIGHTS
For the processing of petitions, complaints, claims and modification applications, formulated by the Owners exercising the rights herein established, the Owners or whomever acts as their representative should be able to contact the responsible party of MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A., from Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at email address contactanos@attenza.net.
7. PROCEDURE FOR THE EXERCISE OF THE RIGHTS TO KNOW, UPDATE, CORRECT AND DELETE INFORMATION AND TO REVOKE THE AUTHORIZATION
The owner or any authorized person in accordance to what has been established in this Policy, that considers that the information contained in the data base of MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A., should be subject to correction, update or deletion, or when alleged breach of the Applicable legislation is advised or of any other norm that complements it or modifies it, is able to present a claim before MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A., which will be handle in accordance to the following rules:
7.1. The claim will be formulated by applications processed in writing at email address contactanos@attenza.net.
7.2. If the claim is incomplete, MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. will require, from the interested party, within the following five (5) days, receipt of the claim to alleviate the flaws. Two (2) months after, from the date of the request, in case the applicant fails to submit the information requested, a withdrawal of the claim will be acknowledged .
7.3. The maximum term to handle a claim will be fifteen (15) business days, starting from the next day from the date it was received. When it is impossible to handle the claim within such term, the interested party will be informed about the reasons of the delay and the date of when the claim will be handle, which should never, by any means, overpass eight (8) business days following the expiration of the first term.
8. DELETION OF DATA
The owner has the right, at any time, to request from MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A., the deletion of its personal data when:
• He considers that such is not being processed in accordance to the principles, duties, and obligations stated in the Applicable Legislations.
• Becoming unnecessary or pertinent for the purpose they were gathered for.
• When the necessary period has exceeded for the fulfillment of the purposes for which they were gathered.
This deletion involves the total elimination of the personal information in accordance to what was requested by the owner in the records, files, or data base of MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A.
The right of deletion is not absolute and the Responsible Party can deny its exercise when, The Owner has a contractual or legal duty to stay in the data base of MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A.
9. REVOCATION OF THE AUTHORIZATION
The Owner of the personal data can revoke the approval of the Processing of its personal data at any time, as long as it is not prohibited by a legal disposition.
10. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA
When data is send or transferred to other countries, the authorization of the owner of the personal information been transferred, should be available. In this respect, before sending the personal data to another country, the ones bound to fulfill this policy should verify that a previous, expressed, and unequivocal authorization, that allows the transferring of the personal data, is available.
This transfer of personal data in only done to third parties, with whom MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. has a contractual, commercial, and/or judicial bond, with the purpose of receiving assistance from them for functions related to the delivery of promotions, collecting payments, product delivery, or outsourcing our client service systems. We can exchange information with third parties for the protections against fraud and credit risk reduction.
MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. should be able to transfer the data to other Responsible of Processing parties when authorized by the Owner of the information, , by the law, or a administrative or judicial order.
11. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE
MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. uses several video surveillance systems installed in different internal and external places in its facilities and offices. Reason why, it informs all public in general about the existence of these mechanisms through the broadcasting in visible advertisement video surveillance sites.
The information gathered through this mechanism is utilized for security, improvement of our services and experience in the facilities of MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A., as well as, a prove for any type of process before any type of authority or organization.
MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. does not give out video recordings obtained by a third party, except in response to a court order or a request from a judicial or competent authority or allowed by law.
12. SECURITY OF THE INFORMATION
In implementing the principle of security, MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. has adopted technical, administrative, and reasonable humane means to protect the information of the Owners, and to avoid falsification, lost, consultation, fraudulent or unauthorized use or authorization. The access to the personal data is restricted to its Owners and MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. will not allow the access to this information by third parties under different conditions from the ones already stated, with the exception of a expressed request from the owner of the data or authorized personnel in accordance to the national regulations.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. is not responsible for any action aimed at infringing the security measures established for the protection of the Personal Data.
13. CHANGES IN THE POLICY
MOTTA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. can modify the present Policy at any, and will always published the current version in all of its commercial establishments.
14. POLIVY VALIDITY
The Policy is in forced starting from the approval date of its Terms and Conditions. As a general rule, the term of the authorizations about the use of personal data shall be deemed by the term of the commercial relationship and during the exercise of the social aim of the company.
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AUSTRALIA’S SECOND CHANCE: WHAT OUR HISTORY TELLS US ABOUT OUR FUTURE
by George Megalogenis
Hamish Hamilton, $34.99 pb, 336 pp, 9781926428574
BALANCING ACT: AUSTRALIA BETWEEN RECESSION AND RENEWAL (QUARTERLY ESSAY 61)
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Compared to the epic narratives of America and Europe, our story can seem rather unglamorous. Australia's 'tyranny of distance' from the seismic events of world history induces a vague sense that Australians labour under a certain tyranny of irrelevance. Perhaps we don't look hard enough to appreciate what is unique about our past. Or is is that our innate sense of inferiority tripwires us to sell our legacy short?
Australia's Second Chance: What our history tells us about our future, by George Megalogenis, is a bold and innovative rewriting of our nation's history. It reminds us that our history is noteworthy and of global significance. But it also serves as a cogent warning about the consequences of Australia's current political malaise and policy inaction. In essence, Megalogenis – former political and economic commentator with The Australian – reprocesses the nation's conventional narratives to amplify poorly understood facts and trends. He also downplays the long-term import of what are conventionally regarded as pivotal moments or themes.
George Megalogenis
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Mark Triffitt lectures in public policy at the Melbourne School of Government, University of Melbourne, He is a former political journalist and senior political adviser. He is the previous Director of Strategic Communications for the Business Council of Australia and the Executive General Manager, Corporate Affairs for Wesfarmers Ltd.
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Volkswagen paid almost $ 10 million to end the “diesel business”
May 20, 2020 0 By autotimesnews
German automaker Volkswagen paid a fine of about 9 million euros for the German prosecutor to stop the “diesel scandal” case against head of the board Herbert Diess and chairman of the supervisory board Hans-Dieter Petch, writes The Financial Times.
It is known that Dyssa and Petch were accused of intentionally hiding information from shareholders about the software installed on the car, which makes it possible to underestimate the level of harmful substances in exhaust gases. The decision to pay a fine was made in the interests of the concern itself, as well as to terminate the proceedings. This scandal that affected not only Volkswagen, but also other companies happened in 2015.
As a result of the study, it was found out that the cars of the concern had software that allowed them to underestimate the level of harmful substances in exhaust gases. Recall that in 2018, Audi faced a similar situation and had to pay a fine of 800 million euros.
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America’s team, America team, NFL, America’s Team: Dallas, Saints, Steelers, Packers?
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THE Saints belong in the argument about "who is America's team." Many of the national writers say that title belongs to the Steelers or the Packers. The Cowboys used to hold this title back when were still relevant, which was more than a decade ago, Green Bay and Pittsburgh have been been around forever and that's created fan-bases that span generations. At the very least, the Saints are the closes thing the NFC South has to being a national team.
Maybe the Saints would have been in the argument if the argument was coming a year ago when the Saints were playing in the Super Bowl. They had the spotlight then and the Who Dat Nation was out in full force. Last year's Super Bowl victory added a lot to the lore of the Saints. Drew Brees ranks up there with any quarterback in the league. Maybe the Saints don't have enough tradition to take the title away from those other three teams, but in the NFC South, they have the highest national profile...
HERE'S a look at the coaching staff of the Packers and Steelers that have ties to the Saints:
Green Bay -- Mike McCarthy, assistant coach with Saints, 1987-88; James Campen, offensive line, played with Saints, 1995-98; Tom Clements, quarterbacks, assistant coach for Saints, 1997-99; Ben McAdoo, tight ends, assistant coach for Saints, 2004; Chad Morton, special teams assistant, played for Saints, 2000; Winston Moss, assistant head coach, assistant coach with Saints, 2000-05; Darren Perry, defensive backs, played for Saints, 2000.
Pittsburgh -- Al Everest,special teams, assistant with Saints, 2000-05; Brian Arians, offensive coordinator, assistant with Saints, 1996.
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1941. Hitler Ridicules American Fears of a Nazi Invasion
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"New York City's mounted police form a solid line outside Madison Square Garden on February 20, 1939, to hold in check a crowd which packed the streets around the Garden where the German American Bund was holding a rally" (source)
This is part of a series of posts on how newspapers covered the rise of fascism. On May 23, 1941, a month before Nazi Germany launched its invasion of the Soviet Union, American ambassador John Cudahy sat down with Adolf Hitler at his Berghof headquarters.
The United States was still six months away from entering the war, and Axis victory seemed a real possibility. Cudahy noted that some in America were concerned about an eventual invasion should Germany conquer Europe (a scenario which was addressed in an article in The New York Times a year earlier). Hitler dismissed it as fantasy, saying that "the idea of a Western Hemisphere invasion was about as fantastic as an invasion of the moon."
From The New York Times, June 6, 1941, pp. 1-2:
Hitler Ridicules U.S. Fears, Holds Nazi Attack Wild Idea
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This is the first interview has given to an American press correspondent in a year. Mr. Cudahy, United States Ambassador to Belgium in 1939 and 1940, is now en route to the United States via Lisbon. This dispatch was cabled from Berlin just before his departure.
By JOHN CUDAHY
"Convoy means war," Adolf Hitler told me quietly on the afternoon of May 23 as we sat in the famous living room of his Berghof at Berchtesgaden. International legal precedents were well established, he said, that escorting munitions, war materials and deadly weapons to an enemy with armed naval forces was a warlike act. These precedents had been determined by Anglo-Saxon maritime powers for a long time, were thoroughly well known and understood by all legal authorities.
At my side was the celebrated interpreter, Dr. Paul Schmidt, and across the big round table, Walter Hewel, liaison officer of the German Foreign Office. Through the largest bay window I have ever seen the snow-sheeted Alps seemed startlingly close and white as an antimony in the Spring sunshine. Far down the green valley was polka-dotted with Spring flowers. The distant silhouette of Salzburg looked vague and fluttering against a cumulus cloud embankment, like a phantom city.
I was met in the hallway of the Berghof by Herr Hewel and a captain aide. I distinguished a portrait of Bismarck as we went down a passageway and through doors to an oblong room of great height, length and breadth. We descended three steps. At the opposite end of the hall another stairway with iron balustrade leads to the only other exit, a Roman arched doorway.
The whole color scheme has a garnet tint—the carpet, the marble steps and the coverings of furniture. On both white plaster walls there are swastikas, tapestries and paintings of reclining nudes. The woodwork and the paneling on the ceiling are of shellacked oak. I noticed an oak table, a piano and a bust of Wagner. There were calla lilies and carnations on the table and hydrangeas in a bowl. A clock struck noisily during our conversation.
I told the Fuehrer that the primary cause of opposition to Germany in the United States was based upon the sentiment that the security of the Western Hemisphere was threatened by German aggression. People argued that German conquest might go on and on and the next logical field for German military adventure was the two American continents.
He laughed at that and refused to take me seriously. He said the idea of a Western Hemisphere invasion was about as fantastic as an invasion of the moon.
I replied that, fantastic or not, an eventual attack by Germany on the Americas was feared by a large number of thoughtful American people.
He could not believe it, he persisted, because he had too high an opinion of the intelligence and good sense of Americans. He said he was convinced this invasion story was put out by warmongers against their better knowledge, men who wanted war in the belief it would be profitable for business—an erroneous conception, since the last great war had demonstrated that war was ruinous to business.
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He said the German High Command considered an invasion of either American continent to be as wildly imaginary as an invasion of the moon and he was confident that Army and Navy chiefs in the United States shared the same views as the German military authorities.
"Why," he asked, "do not the British send more troops to Greece and North Africa?" He answered his own question by saying it was because sufficient transports were not available, although the distances were comparatively short. The combined shipping tonnage of Britain, the United States and Germany would be hopelessly inadequate, he insisted, to transport an army of millions, which would be required for a successful conquest of the Western Hemisphere.
The German Army, he went on, was not concerned with military expeditions for the sake of showing off or to demonstrate that nothing was impossible for German arms. If the Crete enterprise seemed difficult, he said, an attack over some 2,500 miles of open water, as would be the case with the United States, is simply unthinkable.
He said he had never heard anybody in Germany say that the Mississippi River was a German frontier in the same spirit that the Prime Minister of Australia has referred to the Rhine as a frontier of that country. But, since the Rhine was their frontier, he had decided to send some Australian prisoners to that mighty famous German river so they might acquaint themselves with frontier atmosphere.
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He assured me that Germany had too many serious problems in Europe to give any thought to an American invasion. I told Herr Hitler that many people shared his view that the Atlantic offered too formidable a military obstacle to be surmounted at present, but the same people believed a German triumph would mean economic disaster to the United States.
The reason for this belief, I said, was because of a lower standard of living for workers in Germany and disciplinary methods imposed upon German labor, which would never be accepted in the United States. Therefore American industrial output could not compete with that of Germany.
He replied that he did not think the living standard of German workers was so low. The controlling purpose of National Socialism, he said, was to improve living conditions for working people. This effort the war had interrupted, but it would be renewed with redoubled force when peace came, and he had great ambitions for the common man in Germany. Among other things he hoped to see him own an automobile.
He reminded me that Germany, with a population density of 140 persons to the square kilometer, had risen out of depression and provided jobs for all so that there were no longer any unemployed, while the United States, with only eleven persons to the square kilometer, was unable to cope with a very serious unemployment problem.
He asked me why the German nation was singled out as an economic menace to America when Germany had an area of only 600,000 to 700,000 square kilometers and a population of only 85,000,000, while the British Empire had a population of 400,000,000, Japan 100,000,000, Russia 170,00,000 and other nations of the world 500,000,000.
He inquired why, if German competition was so greatly feared, her colonies had been taken away from Germany, and said development of the colonies would have presented a great outlet for German industrial output.
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He asked further why the United States was opposed to the organization of Europe to provide markets in Europe for German goods, thereby lessening the probability of competition with the United States. Southeastern Europe was, he said, a natural component to German economy, for the Balkan countries had a surplus of agricultural produce, which they could exchange for Germany's industrial products.
That, he insisted, was the "iron rule of trade." No country could buy from another unless it could also sell, and how, he asked, could the United States, with its great agricultural surpluses, offer to take farm produce from Southeastern Europe in payment for American manufactured articles?
I inquired whether he envisaged a trade union for Europe with suppression of quotas, tariffs, currency restrictions, etc. He replied that he thought all commercial relations between countries could be assured by long-term trade treaties guaranteeing to both partners a profitable arrangement and suppressing the element of speculation that has always cursed business. He saw no future in trade relations based on loans because, he told me, loans have to be paid back and the end of borrowing is often bankruptcy.
The future trade of Germany, he declared, would not be based upon paper, but upon exchange of commodity for commodity with an absolute exclusion of speculation. Professors had scored his economic theories, but in twenty of thirty years, he predicted, they would be teaching them in universities.
I asked about gold and its function in the future international trade of Germany. He said Germany had been deprived of all her gold by the necessity of paying reparations and had been forced to devise a system of international trade without gold. Yet he recognized the usefulness of gold in providing a more elastic method of mercantile dealing between nations and as a basis of credit.
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I then turned to countries occupied by German military forces and asked the Fuehrer if he could indicate in broadest outline his disposition with reference to such nations. I told him frankly that my question was inspired by a belief among many Americans that German domination of Europe meant suppression of native national languages, customs and institutions.
His reply was that Germany had not commenced this war. War had been declared against Germany by France and England. It was strange, he said, to hear the British discourse on world domination when they held in oppression millions of subject Indians, Egyptians and Arabs.
"We shall settle relations with our neighbors in such a way that all will enjoy peace and prosperity," he summarized.
I returned to the case of Belgium, explaining that my interest had a personal angle because I had lived in that country. His answer was that his formula for the future of Europe was "peace, prosperity and happiness." Germany, he said, was not interested in slaves or the enslavement of any people.
At the conclusion of our discussion, Herr Hitler, stating that he had tried to answer all my inquiries with clarity and candor, expressed skepticism of any beneficial results from this interview. He said that time after time he had tried to emphasize that the position of Germany and his plans were not inimical to the United States, but his efforts had always proved futile.
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CarePatrol is the nation’s largest senior placement franchise. Through more than 150 offices in 35 states, local senior advisors help families find quality, top-rated assisted living, independent living, memory care, nursing homes and in-home care free of charge. Founded in 1993, CarePatrol began franchising in 2009 and is now part of the Best Life Brands family, with private equity backing by The Riverside Company. For more information, visit www.CarePatrol.com.
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Franchise Gator, a unit of Dominion Enterprises’ Franchise Ventures division, the leading demand generation platform for franchise growth. Launched in 2002, Franchise Gator has offered information on thousands of business and franchise opportunities available in more than 100 categories. Franchise Gator provides franchises with a performance-based model for franchise marketing. For more information, please visit www.GrowWithGator.com.
Best Life Brands Sets Record Franchise Development Growth in 2020, Signing 71 New Franchise Agreements Across the Brands
Best Life Brands, a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients along the continuum of senior care, awarded a record number of 71 new franchise agreements across all brands in 2020. The milestone underscores the needs of seniors, the most vulnerable population, and growing demand for more businesses that serve them.
Best Life Brands CEO: "When you are significant, you leave behind a legacy that endures long after you've moved on from whatever you are doing." (Global Franchise Magazine)
J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands, talks about leading an organization, the beauty of franchising, and his quest to make healthcare convenient.
Q&A with Lori Vrcan, Franchisee of CarePatrol (Franchise Chatter)
Lori Vrcan, Franchisee of Charlotte, South Carolina, previously worked with a national senior living community as a sales and marketing manager. In that position, she was most impressed with her interactions with CarePatrol. Each client referred was pre-qualified and a good fit for the senior living community in terms of needs, budget and personal interests. After she and her husband Todd did further research, they decided not only would buying a CarePatrol franchise be a great investment, but it was a meaningful change and the opportunity to work together and help seniors.
Best Life Brands Sees Strong Franchise Development Growth Over the Summer (Franchising.com)
Best Life Brands, a family of companies focused on the well-being of clients along the continuum of senior care, awarded 18 new locations in 14 states and Canada across all brands in June, July and August.
With New Franchise Sales on the Rise, ComForCare Revamps Recruitment Process (Home Health Care News)
For home care giant ComForCare, COVID-19 has meant pivoting to new ways of approaching caregiver recruitment and onboarding.
The Cost of Keeping Caregivers and their Clients Safe During a Pandemic
According to the CDC, the risk for severe illness from COVID-19 among adults increases with age, with older adults at highest risk. That makes the health and safety of the caregivers who look after them all the more important. And it is the responsibility of those employing the caregivers to ensure they have the resources to do their job safely.
How COVID-19 Changed Our Business Model for The Better (IFA)
When COVID-19 started to infiltrate the U.S, we were faced with the same questions so many businesses were forced to address: How do we keep our team and our customers safe? And how do we continue operating to meet demand? The answer that was never in our playbook was to change our whole business model. And we had to do it quickly.
Coronavirus-Induced Recession Could Create Home Care Franchise Boom (Home Health Care News)
Despite its many negatives, the global recession induced by the COVID-19 virus could set the stage for home care franchise systems to see a period of strong growth.
Best Life Brands Sets Record Franchise Development Growth in April (Franchising.com)
“We at Best Life Brands have recognized the needs of an aging population long before coronavirus infiltrated our daily lives. And we are watching the demand for our services only continue to grow,” says J.J. Sorrenti, CEO of Best Life Brands. “Even in the midst of a pandemic, we are experiencing a surge in interest from franchisee candidates who recognize this as an immensely high-growth space and that our services will forever be essential.”
Riverside Touts Ability to Fill Gaps During M&A 'Giant Pause' (Franchise Times)
As many M&A deals ground to a halt in the pandemic, private equity firm Riverside took an unusual step: sending an open letter saying they had capital to provide to get deals done.
Marques Jones of ComForCare in Northwest Richmond is Interviewed by CBS News
Marques Jones, President of ComForCare of northwest Richmond, says social distancing is difficult during in-home care, which often requires close contact for things like feeding, bathing and grooming.
Home-based Care Providers Are an Essential Part of Navigating the Nation Back from Pandemic
Janice Pollard writes in Medium.com, "Caregivers showcase compassion every day just by the nature of the job they are in, but their dedication and willingness to continue caring for clients during a pandemic is nothing short of heroic."
Home Health Care News: "Calm Before the Storm: In-Home Care Providers Brace for COVID-19 Surge"
Sean Kajcienski, COO of Best Life Brands, is quoted in Home Health Care News, "We've got to be a little bit more flexible, adaptable and responsive to business demands,” he said. “We’re all just adjusting, but the need is there. It’s such a great need in this country, and I see it continuing to grow.”
Best Life Brands Names J.J. Sorrenti CEO
Sorrenti will oversee the strategic growth plan of Best Life Brands, which includes ComForCare and At Your Side, premier franchised providers of home care; CarePatrol, the nation's largest franchised senior placement organization; and Blue Moon Estate Sales, the leading estate sale franchise in the U.S. Together, they include nearly 400 franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada.
Where Can Seniors Safely Go After Being Discharged from Healthcare Facilities?
CarePatrol, the nation's largest senior placement organization, is partnering with healthcare providers to counsel families on options for moving loved ones to safer environments in order to make room for COVID-19 patients.
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Peel and core apples; cut into 1/2″ slices. Arrange on baking sheet and brush with syrup. Broil until golden; turn, brush syrup on other side and broil. Place spinach in large bowl. Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small saucepan and heat until simmering. Pour over spinach, toss and add cheese, apples and nuts. Dee-lish!!
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Home MMA News Alexander Gustafsson Alexander Gustafsson reacts to Jon Jones news, ‘let’s give the fans another...
Alexander Gustafsson reacts to Jon Jones news, ‘let’s give the fans another legendary fight’
Drake Riggs
In 2013, we witnessed one of if not the greatest UFC title fight in the company’s history and it went down in the prestigious light heavyweight division. That fight, of course, was none other than the clash between the then champion Jon “Bones” Jones and the challenger, Alexander “The Mauler” Gustafsson.
Since then, the two have gone in fairly separate directions.
Jones’ history is obviously well documented at this point by having had his run-ins with the law as well as USADA. But, now he’s back after receiving his rather generous suspension yesterday.
Through all this, Jones has still managed to fight at least once a year since 2014 and could very well keep that trend going with a fight in the coming months. That remains to be determined.
A man who will happily welcome him back is the Swedish striking sensation, Gustafsson. He let it be known in a recent post to his social media accounts.
A post shared by Alexander Gustafsson (@alexthemauler)
Congratulations @jonnybones I’m really glad u are back! @dc_mma is aiming for Brock.. so let’s give the fans another legendary fight for the belt 👊🏻 @ufc @danawhite
Since his fight with Jones, Gustafsson has gone 3-2 and had to deal with multiple injury setbacks. He had to pull out of a fight as recently as UFC 227 last month for a bout with Volkan Oezdemir.
Well, not exactly. Oezdemir was the one was initially injured out but upon the search for a replacement, Gustafsson revealed he wasn’t 100 percent either. Which brings us to now.
It was reported yesterday after the Jones news broke that Gustafsson could be ready to fight for a potential main event at UFC 230. Prior to Jones getting his suspension, the big rumor was that he would also be fighting in this spot.
UFC president Dana White has since denied the possibility of Jones coming back for the Madison Square Garden event but as we know, that doesn’t mean all that much. With tickets for UFC 230 going on sale next Wednesday, an announcement is expected any day now.
This article first appeared on BJPenn.com on 9/20/2018
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October 21, 2020 bluemammothbandLeave a Comment on Dovingall Music Releases Call For Hope During Pandemic And Police Brutality With Single “you’ve Alre
(1888 PressRelease) The Detroit Native Production Duo Of Alonzo Dover And Michael Mindingall Look To Send An Encouraging Message Of Strength And Unity In A Time Of Discord And Global Epidemic, A Portion Of The Single’s Proceeds To Benefit Feeding America.
Detroit, MI – Production house Dovingall Music is pleased to announce the release of their upcoming single featuring soul singer songwriter Beth Griffith-Manley called “You’ve Already Won,” written to offer hope and optimism to a broken country.
Because the United States is seeing unprecedented levels of hunger caused by the pandemic, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Feeding America.
The live pre-release and music video watch party is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 6:30 p.m EST on Dovingall Music and Beth Griffith-Manley’s Facebook pages. https://www.facebook.com/DovingallMusic/ and https://www.facebook.com/bethgriffithent/. The single will be officially released Friday, May 29, 2020 on Dovingall’s YouTube channel. The song will be available for streaming on Spotify and Apple Music, and available on iTunes and Amazon Music for $1.29.
Beth Griffith-Manley is widely remembered from her time on NBC’s The Voice on Team Kelly Clarkson and John Legend and also is the daughter of Johnny Griffith, the multi-GRAMMY Award–winning pianist and original member of the Funk Brothers, the studio band that created the famous Motown Sound. Beth has toured extensively and worked with some of the industry’s greats including Anita Baker, Yolanda Adams and KEM.
“You Already Won” will also be featured on Griffith-Manley’s second album, released this summer. “It has been a pleasure working with Dovingall Music and I am honored to be able to share this song with the world,” she says. “It is strong, powerful, and something everyone needs to hear to help empower them, especially during the times we are currently experiencing in our country.”
Co-founders of Dovingall Music Alonzo Dover and Michael Mindingall have worked with industry legends such as Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross and networks such as ABC and BET. The duo produced and co-wrote the “You’ve Already Won” with Griffith-Manley. Dovingall Music’s Alonzo Dover says, “This song is a passion project for all of us. We wrote with the hopes to inspire those who may be experiencing challenges in their life and knowing that by reaching within and believing in yourself, you will win.”
To join the VIP list for the Exclusive Watch Party (press only) send email to Pamela Dover at pameladover ( @ ) comcast dot net dot For fans who would like to participate, tune into Dovingall Music or Beth Griffith-Manley’s Facebook pages, https://www dot facebook dot com/DovingallMusic/ and https://www dot facebook dot com/bethgriffithent/ on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 6:30 pm EST, 5:30 pm CST and 3:30 pm PST dot
There are times in your life
When it seems not worth the fight
You wanna give in
You don't care if you win
But something deep inside
Keeps pushing you higher
And you make up your mind
To give it just one more time
You've come to far to turn back
Don't let your passion relax
Let it grow, so the world will know
Reach in your heart and find it
Reclaim your gift, fight for it
It's your time, to claim your prize
You've already won, a true champion
You're a winner a strong survivor
Keep going on
You've already won, Olympion
Never stop striving always keep trying
Until it's done
You've already won
Cause sometimes you get tired
And you wanna throw in the towel
But your heart says not now
Life happens, distractions come along the way
But you pick yourself up
And you go on anyway
Let it grow so the world will know
Don’t stop until it’s done
You’ve already won
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Quick Hits: 7 Wonders Review
Welcome to the newest article series here at Board Game Quest. Quick Hits from the Vault is where we take classic or well known games and the BGQ staff gives you our quick thoughts on the game. Unlike a normal board game review, this won’t be an in-depth gameplay experience from one reviewer. Instead, some or all of the BGQ staff will briefly chime in on what they think about the game in question. The goal is not only to give you a quick review of the game, but also to give you multiple perspectives on it. Hopefully this article series will go a long way towards helping you find that next game to play.
7 Wonders (review)
So with that in mind, we kick off our first Quick Hits from the Vault with 7 Wonders. Designed by Antoine Bauza in 2010 7 Wonders has won countless awards and became an instant classic. 7 Wonders also pioneered the “Pick and Pass” style of card drafting game. Over the course of three ages, players are drafting cards into their tableau and trying to score points in a variety of ways.
Gameplay Thoughts
For me, 7 Wonders was love at first sight. It was my first introduction to the card drafting mechanic and I was all in! I love the fact that each round you get a new hand a cards to choose from. It makes every round is a surprise (until they start making laps at least). Another benefit of the game is that it scales perfectly from 3-7 players with no increase in play time. It’s rare when a game can say that. Combine that with a game that offers multiple paths to victory, a great theme, and you have a game that I will always be willing to play.
7 Wonders is a game that I love playing, despite the fact that I never win. No two games are ever alike, with play strategies evolving with every pass of the cards. The ‘neighbor’ mechanics makes playing a 7-player game possible, and allows you to tighten your attention to just the players on either side of you. The only suggestion I would make is print out an icon guide for new players – it will make teaching and learning the game far easier. The Cities expansion is an absolute must, Leaders is solid, and let’s just not talk about Babel. I will never turn down a game of 7 Wonders – definitely one of my favorite all-time titles.
It isn’t that I dislike 7 Wonders. It is a fine game. Good, even. But unfortunately it has been completely replaced by Sushi Go! Party. Both games are very similar – you draft cards and collect sets in various ways to score points. 7 Wonders has a little more depth and requires a little more explanation to get the table. Considering I would only reach for either of these games when I have a big group of gamers who maybe are newer to the hobby, I’d prefer to just keep playing Sushi Go!
For the last 10+ years I have been plagued and blessed by a large gaming group with diverse game weight interests ranging from Potion Explosion to Calimala, Joking Hazard to Trajan. 7 Wonders bridges this gap and lets us play together. With little explanation and a simple comparison to Sushi Go!, a game evening can be kept competitive and strategic enough to satisfy both ends of the spectrum and the turns move so quickly that there is little opportunity for players to get bored or be derailed by distractions. 7 Wonders has never been a favorite of mine (while 7 Wonders: Duel may be), but it is a game I will play to get everyone to the table.
AnnaMaria:
Based on a simple card draft mechanic, 7 Wonders is an outstanding easy-to-learn/teach game that boasts tons of strategy and variety from game to game. No two games will be remotely the same based on your card draw and your neighbors, and its competitive without seeming deliberately cutthroat. Additionally, it scales beautifully from 3-7 players without feeling clunky, and once you know the symbology you can play a game in about 15-20 mins. In particular what really makes this one of my favorite games is that no one strategy is a winner – you can choose to be a peaceful, science based civilization, a warmonger, or even go heavy capitalist. Expansions have added more variety while really fine tuning early game strategy planning. If I have more than three players at the table and it’s my turn to choose, you can be sure 7 Wonders is coming out.
7 Wonders consistently stays in my top ten games. What’s not to like? Every time you play, you must adapt your strategy. You can’t play the same strategy each time. Will your friends go the military route? Science? Unlike many other games, it scales up to 5+ players very well. Even better: it is fast. Your analysis-paralysis friends won’t take too long due to (positive) peer pressure. And personally, I’m a sucker for a classical civilization-themed game. Finally, the expansions are terrific and varied. Each adds a different aspect or mechanic to the game. They can be played all at once, or individually in order to enhance the original game. 7 Wonders possesses tremendous variability. Basically, Andrew and Jon are just wrong.
Tahsin:
Like has been said before, 7 Wonders is one of those games which stays on my shelf year to year. Not just because it’s a relatively easy game to teach, but also because it has some basic concepts of drafting and resource management that are used in other games. The classical civilization theme only adds to the overall package. Combine the above with a quick playtime and high player count with an experience that doesn’t change dramatically from low to high player count. There’s really nothing else to say.
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George Lawrence Cordero Jun 1, 2018 At 12:29 pm
I have and love both 7W and Sushi Go Party, and sorry but saying the latter is a replacement of the former is just lazy. If anything, there’s a tactical aspect in 7W that’s not always in other card drafting games, definitely not in SGP. The game setting/environment/mood is totally different, too – playing 7W with friends has that feel of “my civilization is going to crush yours”, but in SGP it’s a delightful laugh trip.
Andrew Smith Jun 1, 2018 At 12:41 pm
The nature of Quick Hits is such that I tried to be fairly succinct. There are clearly differences in the games.
My general feeling though is I would play them with the same group. Even though 7W is more tactical, if I’m playing with experienced gamers that want a more tactical experience, I’ll pull out something completely different. I consider both 7W and SGP to be gateway level games and something my core gaming group isn’t going to want to play very often.
Before I played Sushi Go, I had 7W in my collection. I brought it up with large groups who wanted a fairly quick game that was fun, but wasn’t necessarily a “party” game. Once I had SGP, I would bring that out instead. So I sold 7W and, for my group, its been replaced.
Sky Jun 1, 2018 At 2:08 pm
Sushi go being simpler does allow for an easier time getting going, and does introduce the drafting cards mechanic (which makes explaining 7 wonders easier). It has replaced 7 wonders as a starting point in a lot of my groups where people aren’t into longer or more strategic games, so I understand what you mean. However, in those same groups I have found that sushi go lacks the longetivity of 7 Wonders. There simply isn’t enough variety to play it over and over as opposed to 7 Wonders, especially with an expansion like leaders. I have found Sushi Go tends to be demoted to a “warm up” or party game after a couple game nights, while in those same groups, 7 Wonders feels like a more strategic commitment occupying a different space in the participants’ view.
This is to say, I don’t think SGP can really replace 7W as they tend to fill different categories even with groups that don’t enjoy long, complex or very strategic games. Perhaps your group only wants party games so 7 Wonders might not have been a good fit, but I still bring it to any situation where Sushi Go might be played, and it still gets use.
For the record I think your review in the article did bring up a good point, and I largely agree
Alex Rosenwald Jun 2, 2018 At 4:56 pm
Our extended gaming group feels similarly about Sushi Go!, that it lost its luster after a number of plays. However, the addition of Sushi Go! Party to our collection really shook that up a bit, as there are now plenty of other options and gameplay variations still built around the core drafting mechanic.
I agree that one does not replace the other – they both have their roles and are solid choices so long as they stay in their lane.
Drakborgen May 1, 2019 At 11:36 am
Hmm. 7 Wondes is faaar superiour to Sushi go.. lol
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Mis(h)adra – Iasmin Omar Ata’s Distinctive Take on Graphic Medicine Chronicles a Life Living with Epilepsy
by Robin Enrico
It is always heartening to see a cartoonist at an early stage in their career getting the opportunity to do large-scale paid work as is the case with Iasmin Omar Ata’s Mis(h)adra published by Simon and Schuster imprint Gallery 13. While the graphic novel represents the finalized form of a story Omar Ata had been releasing as a webcomic, it suffers from several inconsistencies that undercut the more profound parts of the book. As the majority of these are conceptual or technical issues it becomes difficult to gauge whether the issues stem from Omar Ata themselves or from the publisher’s editing. In either case, it keeps a book that has several brilliant sections from coming together as a complete whole.
The overall focus of Mis(h)adra is its most unassailable quality, for in this respect it is a singular work. The plot follows protagonist Isaac five years into his chronic bout with epilepsy and his slow acceptance of both his disease and the need for a support structure that will help him cope with it. What makes the work stand out is that unlike many other graphic narratives dealing with disease not only is this one is fictional (though based on the creator’s own direct experience) it also comes from the perspective of someone in their early twenties. It is refreshing to see such a new take on the narrative of chronic illness, one in which the protagonist not only should be in the prime of their lives but is not.
So much of Isaac’s suffering comes not from his disease, but from the people around him being unable to comprehend it. In drawing from personal experience Omar Ata carefully details all the idiosyncrasies of Isaac’s epilepsy in a way that makes the reader far more aware of the obstacles he faces than the majority of characters surrounding him. It is because we know his struggle that we feel a deep empathy for him when both doctors and his family are dismissive of illness. In a masterful turn, many of Isaac’s own college-aged peers are equally blind to the difficulty of his everyday life. Young and invincible they loudly party late into the night unaware of the myriad triggers that can induce a seizure in Isaac. When he calls in a noise complaint on a raging drunken party outside his window, the reader know enough about how detrimental it is for him to not get a good night’s sleep that we are firmly on his side.
The dialogue also deserves special mention, as for the majority of the book it is pitch perfect. Omar Ata has to thread a very thin needle in eliciting sympathy for Isaac instead of exasperation and does so effortlessly. Even when it needs to be expositional, both the inner and external dialogue has a nice naturalistic flow. Paired with some strong facial performances, it gives both Isaac and his will–they-won’t-they love interest Jo their own distinct voices. The main stumbling block comes near the end of the book where the two share several deeply unguarded moments, yet perhaps in trying to be more direct about the work’s message the dialogue becomes rather ham-handed. This is unfortunate as, up until that point, much of that message had been deftly woven into the text in a way that matched the loose storytelling.
The conceptual approach to the artwork is also inconsistent, though not in execution. Drawing in a hybrid manga-influenced style on never-white pages that blend yellow, purple, blue, black, orange, and red; Omar Ata does a strong job of capturing the emotional performance of their characters. However the work suffers when it relies too casually on the storytelling choices of Eastern comics. Rarely do we see characters framed in anything other than an above the shoulder close up or above the waist medium shot. Establishing shots are equally rare as is anything beyond a loosely sketch setting. It can’t be from a lack of technical proficiency as when Omar Ata does goes all the way with rendering more complex locations and figures they do a fine job. Many of those panels stand out as memorable or evocative, such as a wide shot of a party or a close up of Isaac’s hand amid shattered glass, but they are few and far between.
This lack of strong panels per page only intensifies as in the latter half of the book Omar Ata tends to use, on average, less panels per page. In early sections the tight pacing reduced the need for more fleshed-out compositions, but when things slow down the stark emptiness of many of the frames becomes all the more apparent. One of the ways this is counteracted is in the use of the supernatural imagery that surrounds Isaac, representing not only the symptoms of his disease but the accompanying anxiety.
The reoccurring blue daggers with eyes on their blades is a gripping image whose meaning is given greater context in the conclusion where the eyes are linked to the eyes of bystanders viewing the epileptic, making Isaac’s true terror not his illness but the fear of how people will view him because of it. Unlike the occasional digital blurring of the linework on pages where Isaac is suffering from a seizure, the eyes are an advanced and subtle gesture on Omar Ata’s part. As with the aforementioned clunky dialogue, Omar Ata should trust themselves more to deliver their message subtly, bringing the reader in by letting them perform more of the closure.
Whatever the source of these unpolished portions of Mis(h)adra, the book stands out for trying to tell an untold story and telling it well. It will be interesting to see where Omar Ata goes next with their work, be it leaning into the slice-of-life portions of the book or further developing their unique ability to make the unseen world visible. Even continuing the intercutting of the two should prove interesting. In any case, they have plenty of time to improve their craft but this is a compelling debut.
Iasmin Omar Ata (W/A) • Gallery 13, $25.00
Review by Robin Enrico
Tags: gallery 13iasmin omar atamis(h)adrasimon & schuster
— Robin Enrico
Robin Enrico is the writer and artist behind the graphic novels Jam In The Band and Life of Vice published by Alternative Comics. He lives and works in New York City. More of his work can be seen at www.robinenrico.com.
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Menchani Tilendo July 15, 2020 Anti-Terrorism Law of 2020, Bill McKibben, climate activists, Greta Thunberg, kalikasan-pne, Naomi Klein, Nnimmo Bassey, Rachel Cox
Support environmental and climate activists in the Philippines! The Philippines’ new Terror Law puts environment & climate activists in the country at risk. The proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 undermines constitutionally protected rights to political expression and dissent by equating activism with terrorist activities that are defined under the law. We call on local & international allies to sign this petition to have the Terror Law repealed. Find out more and sign the petition at link in bio! 350.org/junkterrorlaw #JunkTerrorLaw #DefendTheDefenders @yacaphilippines
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“The proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 undermines constitutionally protected rights to political expression and dissent by equating activism with terrorist activities that are defined under the law.”
By MENCHANI TILENDO
MANILA — Swedish teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg and other international climate leaders pledged to support Filipino environmental defenders’ campaign against the newly-enacted Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020.
“I stand in solidarity with the environmental activists in the Philippines. Junk the Anti-Terror Law now,” Thunberg said in a solidarity video message.
“The proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 undermines constitutionally protected rights to political expression and dissent by equating activism with terrorist activities that are defined under the law,” Thunberg also wrote on her Instagram post.
Thunberg is joined by award-winning author and journalist Naomi Klein, Right Livelihood Award laureates Bill McKibben and Nnimmo Bassey, human rights group Global Witness campaigner Rachel Cox, and various other environmental leaders across the world in launching a global petition against the law. They maintained that the said law would worsen the already atrocious human rights situation in the Philippines, tagged as the world’s deadliest country for land and environmental defenders in 2019.
According to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, the Philippines is home to two-thirds of the earth’s biodiversity and between 70 percent and 80 percent of the world’s plant and animal species. The Asian Development Bank also assessed the Philippines to be the fifth most mineralized country in the world, with an estimated $840 trillion worth of mineral reserves beneath its small islands.
These natural riches attract destructive transnational mining companies, big logging and agribusiness, and infrastructures that are considered by government as ‘vital installations’ and ‘critical investments. With this undeniable ‘resource curse’ as context, the archipelagic nation was deemed the second most climate vulnerable country in the world last year in GermanWatch’s climate vulnerability index.
“In the first three years of the Duterte Administration, environmental defenders and advocates have been attacked in all fronts as they protect at least 6.2 million hectares of watershed forests, agricultural lands, coasts, and seas,” the petitioners stated.
With the law’s vague definition of terrorism, human rights defenders reiterate that Duterte’s Anti-Terror Council will even have greater room to identify, detain, and eliminate the administration’s dissenters and critics.
In 2019 alone, 47 environmental defenders were killed in the country, according to Kalikasan-People’s Network for the Environment.
“The Anti-Terrorism law’s provisions allowing detention up to 24 days without charges, warrantless arrests, and the suppression of freedom of expression and right to privacy threatens the work of Filipino indigenous people, small farmers, artisanal fishers, forest workers, and environmental activists operating in one of the global frontlines of the ecological and climate crisis,” the petition read.
As of July 7, four days after the law was signed, at least eight groups in the Philippines filed petitions with the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of its provisions.
“In this era of runaway climate crisis and pandemics emerging from nature under siege, we have to resist laws that undermine our ability to protect our rights to a balanced and healthful ecology, and most especially, the right to life of everyone,” the petitioners said.
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An RCMP cruiser looks on as a military search and rescue helicopter winds down near Bridesville, B.C. Tuesday, Dec. 1. Photo courtesy of RCMP Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey
B.C. Mountie, suspect airlifted by Canadian Armed Forces from ravine after foot chase
Military aircraft were dispatched from Comox, B.C., say RCMP
Laurie Tritschler
An RCMP officer and his prisoner were rescued by helicopter Tuesday night, Dec. 1, after a foot chase left them at the bottom of a ravine in Southeast British Columbia.
Midway RCMP chased a 47-year-old Bridesville man, who was seen fleeing from a suspected burglary in-progress at 3 p.m., Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey said in a news release Wednesday, Dec. 2.
The suspect then “jumped into” a ravine near the 1600 Block of Fish Lake Road, falling several times into the river at the bottom the 400 foot slope.
A Mountie who climbed down the embankment apprehended the suspect around two hours later, but the pair was unable to climb back up to the road because the suspect was suffering from acute hypothermia.
RCMP called for an air medevac rescue from Canadian Armed Forces in Comox, after responding officers from Osoyoos and other detachments were unable to extricate the stranded officer and suspect. A military search and rescue squad then sent an airplane and a Cormorant helicopter, which airlifted the suspect to hospital at around 9:20 p.m, O’Donaghey said.
The Midway Mountie was rescued at 10:15 p.m., without the need for medical attention.
The rescued suspect remains in police custody and O’Donaghey said he “awaits further charges.”
Police apprehended four other suspects at the scene of the alleged burglary. O’Donaghey described them as a 44-year-old man, 45-year-old man, 35-year-old woman and a 51-year-old woman, all of the Bridesville area. Each face potential charges and are expected to appear in court at a later date.
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Chidambaram was sent to 14-day judicial custody on Thursday in the INX Media corruption case
Press Trust of India | New Delhi September 06, 2019 Last Updated at 12:25 IST
Senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram. Photo: PTI
Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram on Friday started his day at the Tihar Jail by taking a walk in its courtyard and a light breakfast of tea and porridge, sources said.
The Congress leader was brought to the jail on Thursday evening and did not get much sleep, they said.
He is lodged at the prison's Jail No.7, which usually houses those accused in Enforcement Directorate cases.
The former minister after taking a walk in the prison's courtyard and reading some religious scriptures, had a light breakfast of tea, porridge and milk around 6 am, the sources said, adding that he was also given newspapers.
Chidambaram, who was also the home minister during UPA 2, was sent to 14-day judicial custody on Thursday in the INX Media corruption case.
His lawyer is likely to visit him in the afternoon, the sources said.
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Chidambaram has been given no special facilities, except a separate cell and a Western toilet as specified by the court, prison officials said.
Like the other inmates, he will also have access to the prison's library and can watch television for a specified period.
Before being given his cell, Chidambaram underwent a mandatory medical checkup.
Incidently, his son Karti was also lodged in this cell for 12 days in the same case last year.
The cell was prepared in advance, with the jail authorities anticipating that the senior Congress leader might turn up in view of the ongoing court cases against him, the officials said.
The veteran Congress leader was brought to Asia's largest prison from the Rouse Avenue Court amid high security. It took nearly 35 minutes for the jail authorities to bring Chidambaram to the prison from the court.
ALSO READ: INX Media case: Chidambaram sent to Tihar in judicial custody till Sep 19
The court allowed him to carry his spectacles, prescribed medicines to the jail and directed that he be kept in a separate cell in the Tihar prison as he is a protectee under Z-security.
Ratul Puri, nephew of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, who is being probed by the ED in connection with the AgustaWestland and a bank fraud case, is also lodged in this jail.
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KiwiFund dumped by committee…
Content source: Investment News NZ
Plans to launch a government-run, capital-guaranteed KiwiSaver scheme have collapsed after flopping at the select committee phase.
Last week the Economic Development, Science and Innovation Committee recommended binning the KiwiFund legislation, which was a key policy initiative of Labour coalition partner, NZ First.
The KiwiFund legislation was shepherded into parliament last December by NZ First deputy leader, Fletcher Tabuteau, as a private members bill. Under the proposed law, the government would’ve appointed an expert panel to investigate existing KiwiSaver practices and design a state-run scheme.
KiwiFund passed its first reading this February before heading off to a select committee chaired by Tabuteau.
After considering advice from bureaucrats and 23 submissions, Tabuteau “has indicated that he wishes the bill to be withdrawn”, the select committee report says.
“[Tabuteau] is confident that the issues the bill seeks to address will be dealt with through other avenues. Accordingly, we recommend that this bill not proceed,” the report says.
While the bill garnered support from the public, most of the industry submissions opposed the KiwiFund concept citing several reasons.
“Industry and financial service providers were broadly opposed to the bill, stating that the current accountability and scrutiny of fees is sufficient,” the select committee report says. “These submitters expressed apprehension that establishing a government owned and guaranteed KiwiSaver scheme could undermine competition and increase concentration of risk in the sector.”
Some submissions also pointed out that a capital-guaranteed government KiwiSaver scheme could leave taxpayers on the hook for a “significant potential liability”. Furthermore, the proposal for KiwiFund to favour local investments would increase risk and lower diversification, industry submissions argued.
“Many submitters also opposed the idea of making ethical investments mandatory,” the report says.
Originally floated by NZ First leader, Winston Peters, in 2013, KiwiFund was an election ‘bottom line’ for the party prior to the September 2017 election.
The proposed expert panel would’ve been charged with examining “the accountability requirements of current KiwiSaver providers relating to fees and investment practices”, the report says, and advising on how to build a “government-owned and operated KiwiSaver provider”.
“KiwiFund would provide people with the option of choosing a KiwiSaver provider that is ultimately accountable to New Zealand taxpayers,” the report says.
The government is already the ultimate owner of one KiwiSaver scheme via the NZ Post/ACC/NZ Super subsidiary Kiwi Wealth.
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Home > England > Essex > Historic Churches > Saffron Walden
Saffron Walden, St Mary's Church
HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS: Lord Audley's tomb (1544) and striking Perpendicular nave arcade
St Mary's, Saffron Walden
There was almost certainly a Saxon timber church here, and a fragment of a Saxon market cross is embedded in the east wall of the south porch. The timber church was replaced by a stone building in the early Norman period, but around 1250 this too was rebuilt, replaced by a cruciform church in Decorated Gothic style.
Surviving parts of this 13th-century building include arches in the north and south chapels and arcading set into the north aisle wall. Around 1430 the Decorated church was almost completely rebuilt in Perpendicular style, the work taking almost a century to finish.
Though we do not know who was responsible for the early 15th-century work, we do know that the job was finished by John Wastell, a master mason who also worked on Kings College Chapel, Cambridge.
The result of the final rebuilding of St Mary's is a nave of extraordinary beauty, spacious and light-filled. The nave arcade is a work of art, with intricately carved spandrels, some decorated with Tudor roses. More Tudor roses decorate the nave roof bosses, along with symbols of Catherine of Aragon, and members of the Guild of the Holy Trinity.
At the west end of the nave hangs a Garter Banner belonging to Robert Austen, Lord Butler of Saffron Walden. The banner once hung in St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, the home of the Order of the Garter.
The nave arcades
North Aisle Canopies
At the eastern end of the north aisle is a series of blind arcades - three arches set into the wall, decorated with 13th-century carvings. The decorative carvings are very worn, but you can easily make out a figure of King David playing his harp in the easternmost bay.
Other identifiable symbols include a St Andrews Cross, angels, inverted fleur-de-lys, a fig tree, and an eagle. Biblical figures include St John the Baptist, Christ, a Madonna, 'Doubting' Thomas, and a depiction of the Agony in the Garden.
Set against the wall within the arches are 8 memorial brasses, dating back to 1430. These were originally on tombs in the south chancel aisle, and were stored for a time at Audley End House. Moving from the north aisle into the north chapel you will find a marble tomb of John Leche.
Lord Audley's tomb
The south chapel has more historical interest, however, including the tomb of Thomas Audley (1488-1544). Audley was the son of a simple yeoman farmer, but he rose to become Lord Chancellor of England under Henry VIII and was named Lord Audley of Walden.
Audley made a fortune by helping Henry force through his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, and later, to dissolve the monasteries. Along the way, Audley developed a knack of acquiring property. Lots of property. At the time of his death he was the third richest man in the kingdom.
His table tomb is fairly restrained, given his wealth. It is made of black Belgian slate known as 'touch', and is decorated with fanciful heraldic symbols. His character is perhaps best summed up by the contemporary comment that 'his soul was as black as the marble of his tomb, and his heart as hard'.
Also in the north chapel is a touching monument to two sons of the 3rd Lord Braybrooke, who died within a week of each other while fighting in the Crimean War. Beneath this memorial is another to the 7th Lord, who lost both sons in WWII. Above the south chapel screen are a striking set of trumpet tubes for the organ. These pipes are known as a Trompeta Real (Royal Trumpet) and serve to direct the sound of the organ down the church.
Lord Butler's Garter Banner
Other Interior Highlights
The only piece of medieval glass in the church is a small medallion in the west window of the south aisle. This is thought to represent Henry VI, or possibly even his queen, Margaret. Over the tower arch is a royal coat of arms to Charles II, dated 1660, and at the south side of the nave is a 15th-century parish chest.
Another interior highlight is the font, late 15th century in date, with lovely Perpendicular carving. The south porch features a finely carved 15th-century fan-vaulted ceiling, and the fragmentary remains of a medieval alabaster reredos.
Great Ringing Day
Thomas Turner was a local man who once became lost in the woods after dark. He heard the bells of St Mary's ring out, and he followed the sound to safety. In gratitude, he left money in his will to the church. His gift is recalled each year in the last Saturday in June when the bells are sounded on what is known locally as Great Ringing Day.
Facing onto the north side of the churchyard is an extremely attractive 15th-century timber-framed building, thought to be a verger's cottage.
St Mary's truly is a lovely church. Walking into the light-filled nave is a wonderful experience, and the magnificent Perpendicular arcades are really a work of art.
About Saffron Walden
Address: Church Street, Saffron Walden, Essex, England, CB101BP
Location: Signposted from the market place. Paid parking area nearby, off Castle Street or Park Lane. Usually open daylight hours.
Website: Saffron Walden
OS: TL537386
Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest
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The Oscars Are The Best... & The Worst
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By Nicole Pomarico
Now that award season is officially upon us, my Sundays for the next few months are basically accounted for. There are few things better than watching people in ridiculously expensive gowns take on the red carpet while you get to be comfy on the couch with your sweatpants and wine. And although the 2015 Golden Globes are behind us, along with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's fabulous hosting days, there is still plenty to look forward to. Exhibit A: The Oscars. Nominations finally come out on Thursday, and the show is just barely more than a month away on February 22. There's one problem, though — I have kind of a love/hate relationship with the Oscars.
Don't get me wrong: There is no award show more prestigious or more glamorous. A competitor simply doesn't exist. But with prestige and glamour comes a terrible downside: The Oscars are incredibly boring. Not the whole show, mind you. Just, you know, everything after the past hour, except for the very end when Best Picture is announced — and the sound of Meryl Streep crying jolts you awake from your nap and you're like, "Oh, crap, what happened?!" The reasons to love and hate the Oscars are in equal measure, honestly.
Don't believe me? I'll prove it.
Reasons to Love the Oscars
1. The Stakes Are Higher
This isn't like winning an MTV Movie Award, guys. The Oscars actually count. This means reactions from winners and losers are going to mean more. And is there anything better than watching someone become totally astonished that they're being recognized for their talent? I love a good unexpected crier.
2. The Fashion Is Amazing
Which means the red carpet is the best to watch, too.
3. Legitimately Everyone Important in Hollywood Is There
You can't skip the Oscars if you have an invitation. You just can't. Which means we get to see all our favorite celebrities in one place, even the ones who look down their noses at award shows like the VMAs. Not even Michelle Obama can resist getting involved.
4. There Are No Terrible Music Performances
Basically, none of the riff raff. You will not find Miley Cyrus grinding on anyone at the Oscars. And while generally I'm entertained by shock value performances, the Oscars are a welcome respite.
5. Three Words: Neil Patrick Harris
The best host of all time is hosting the Oscars this year, and it's going to be amazing. Who doesn't want to watch Neil Patrick Harris do just about anything? Bonus points if he brings those adorable kids of his.
6. The In Memoriam Montage
It's incredibly sad to be reminded of the celebrities who have died in the past year, but it's also a really good excuse to have a good cry if you need one without looking stupid.
7. Leonardo DiCaprio Never Wins
It's not that I love that the poor guy never wins the Oscar he clearly desperately wants. It's just a running joke that I look forward to every year. Need a hug, Leo?
8. They're So Fancy
And not in the Iggy Azalea kind of way. Actually, in the exact opposite of the Iggy Azalea kind of way.
9. We're Probably Going to See a Lot of Jennifer Aniston
Because Cake is clearly going to be nominated for everything.
10. Acceptance Speech GIFs After the Show
I love a good influx of brand new GIFs.
11. No Scandals
Because they get so exhausting. It's so nice to know what to expect, and to not stress out that your fave celeb is going to say or do something completely stupid that makes it really difficult to keep liking them. The Oscars are classy.
But Then, There Are the Reasons to Loathe the Oscars
1. No Scandals
Scandals are fun! They're exciting! They give us something to tweet about!
2. They're Boring
They just are. There's no way around it. Especially when the Academy president starts talking. Snoozefest.
3. There Are a Lot of Strangers
Okay, not strangers, but industry people who I don't recognize.
4. There Are a Lot of Movies That the Average Person Has Never Heard Of
How am I supposed to care what wins if I have never heard of the winning movie?
5. The Performances Might as Well Be Lullabies
Unless, of course, they're from a Disney movie, in which case bring it on.
6. There Are Way Less Insulting Jokes
What's the point of an award show if not watching people offend and then be offended?
7. The Categories Are So Lame
What do you mean nobody's nominated for Best Kiss?
8. And the Winners Are Super Predictable
The only other award show that is guilty of this is the Emmys, and only because they just keep giving awards to Modern Family. Ugh.
9. And Did I Mention How Boring the Oscars Are?
10. There Is No Alcohol Allowed
Seriously. This could be a contributing factor to why the Oscars are so boring.
11. And They're So Long
Like, sometimes four hours long. And that's just excessive. It's a Sunday night! I have things to do! Mostly sleep. I have sleep to do.
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Financially Struggling Zoos Could Be Latest Pandemic Victims
By The Citizen on August 1, 2020
Since the coronavirus pandemic began keeping visitors at home, the jaguars and chimpanzees at the Oakland Zoo have enjoyed the quiet, venturing out to areas of their exhibits they usually avoid.
The bears and petting pigs miss the children, though, and are seeking more attention from zookeepers.
Some things, however, haven’t changed. The $55,000 in daily animal food costs have put the nearly 100-year-old zoo in a dire financial situation.
“We have already lost the bulk of our summer revenue and are living off whatever reserves we have left, but they are going to run out at some point,” said Joel Parrott, president of the Oakland Zoo, home to 750 large animals.
The zoo and hundreds of others across the country were ordered to close in March — the start of the busiest season for most animal parks — forcing administrators to deal with the pandemic’s financial impact through layoffs and pay cuts. Even as they reopen, zoos and aquariums from Alaska to Florida are seeing few visitors, prompting administrators to plead for support from their communities to avoid permanent closure.
The Oakland Zoo has laid off more than 100 employees, primarily those who work with guests. Another 200 who care for animals and provide veterinary services and safety for the public and animals are still working and represent part of the zoo’s $1.2 million a month in costs, Parrott said.
California officials this month allowed the zoo to reopen its outdoor areas Wednesday, but the animal park still faces a big challenge. Guests provide more than 90% of revenue through tickets, concessions, rides, gifts and parties. But attendance and revenue in Oakland — and around the country — are falling short.
“Members are hitting 20% to 50% of their normal revenue targets,” said Dan Ashe, president of the national Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
About 75% of the 220 U.S. zoos and aquariums represented by the association have reopened, but without additional assistance, they’re facing “very difficult decisions about further furloughs or layoffs and then ultimately about their survival,” Ashe said. Six in 10 members applied for assistance from the federal government’s coronavirus relief package, but that financial support runs out this month.
Dino Ferri, president of the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden, said he wakes up at night trying to figure out how he will make up the $1.5 million his park lost during its two-month closure that ended in May. Normally those are the busiest months for the zoo, which depends on visitors for 80% of its revenue.
The Sanford, Florida, zoo is home to 350 animals and is visited by 40,000 school kids each year. With schools closed, major events canceled and few tourists, the zoo is struggling to bring in even half of the $450,000 a month it needs to keep the park running, Ferri said.
The park is now allowed to open to as many as 1,000 people at a time and Ferri had hoped for a busy summer, but only about 350 visitors a day are showing up.
“People are afraid,” Ferri said. “We expected a boom from people who are not traveling and are doing staycations, but the uptick in cases in the state of Florida and all the stuff on the news are keeping people at home.”
As a result, he has laid off 40% of staff, cut leadership team salaries, including his own, and launched a campaign to raise $1.5 million by December to restore the zoo’s operating budget to pre-virus levels.
“We’re looking at cutting our education department and at more salary reductions across the board, more layoffs,” Ferri said. “We just have to keep trying to stop the bleed.”
In Seward, Alaska, three-quarters of past visitors to the Alaska SeaLife Center — an aquarium and research center that runs Alaska’s only marine mammal rescue program — have been tourists who arrive by plane or cruise ship. With most cruises canceled, there are few people to see the octopus, and the site’s rare Steller sea lions.
SeaLife Center President and CEO Tara Riemer said the aquarium, built partly with funds from a settlement after the Exxon Valdez oil spill, is seeing only about 25% of its typical number of pre-pandemic visitors. She expects a $3 million budget shortfall this year.
“If we don’t have enough money to make it through the winter, we have no option but to send these animals away and close the facility,” Riemer said.
Closing zoos and aquariums is an expensive task. Just finding new homes for animals is now even more complicated with so few flights and so many animal parks and aquariums struggling financially.
SeaLife has not laid off any staff but it has significantly lowered expenses by freezing the hiring of seasonal and other workers and cutting salaries by 10%.
Riemer said she remains optimistic. She and her staff are focused on raising at least $2 million by the end of September by reaching out to foundations, seeking government grants and turning to Alaskans and others for support.
The city of Seward has pledged $500,000 if the center raises $1.3 million. In a heartening sign, the center sold 500 new memberships, costing from $60 to $155 each, in a single day — more than a quarter of the number normally purchased in a year.
“I am optimistic that we’ll be able to pull together these funds because there are a lot of people in Alaska who are trying to figure out how to help us,” Riemer said.
Associated Press journalist Terry Chea in Oakland contributed to this report.
Source: NBC Bay Area
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Rita Ora Says Walking Off Eurovision Song Contest Saved Her Career - Video
The 'Radioactive' singer admits she would probably be a contestant on Tom Daley's Splash! had she stayed on the show.
Rita Ora has confessed that she thinks her music career would have been over if she hadn't walked away from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2009.
The 'Shine Ya Light' singer auditioned to represent the UK but left as soon as she was selected.
"I was 16. Andrew Lloyd Webber was there," she recalled. "Right from the start I was, like, 'What am I doing here?'"
The singer appeared on the TV show Eurovision: Your Country Needs You and admitted that people were surprised at her exit.
"I did my song and walked out. No-one knew what to do. They started looking for me, calling my agent," she revealed.
The UK was eventually represented by Sugarbabes singer Jade Ewan, and Rita told the London Evening Standard it was a blessing in disguise.
"Imagine! If I'd stayed, it would probably have been all over for me. At best, I'd be a contestant on that diving show…?' Splash!? Yeah, Splash. I love that show," she said.
Rita recently was nominated for a total of three BRIT Awards 2013 including British Breakthrough – which she lost out to Ben Howard for.
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A new variant of the coronavirus has surfaced in Maryland. Here’s what you need to know about it.
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West County: Hoagie heroes earn prizes for top sales
By By ATALIE DAY BROWN Correspondent
From left, Jessup Elementary School students Caleb Pritchett, Kelsey Boettcher and Ellie Maples are rewarded for their fundraising efforts by Dana Herbert, second from left, and Linda Boettcher of the Jessup Improvement Association. The students sold hoagies to help raise money for their school's PTA. Not pictured is Zachary DellaRocco, who also won a gift card for his sales. (ByAtalie Day Brown, Correspondent, Capital Gazette)
Sell the most food and you'll get fun food.
That was the basic incentive for students at Jessup Elementary School who participated in the school's PTA hoagie fundraiser. The four students selling the most hoagies would receive gift certificates to McDonald's and Cold Stone Creamery, courtesy of the Jessup Improvement Association.
In the end, $1,003 was raised for the school. Students Caleb Pritchett, Zachary DellaRocco, Ellie Maples and Kelsey Boettcher sold 34 hoagies during the fundraiser to win the gift cards.
"It's nice to help out other people and our school," Caleb said. The fifth-grader sold the most hoagies during the school's latest fundraiser. He was able to sell 13, thanks in part to assistance from his grandmother and her friends.
Dana Herbert, president of the JIA, and Linda Boettcher, chairwoman of the association's Ways and Means Committee, awarded Caleb with a $15 Cold Stone Creamery gift card, as well as an additional $10 gift card to McDonald's.
"I love ice cream," Caleb smiled, adding that he planned to use his gift card as soon as possible.
Earning $10 gift cards to McDonald's for their sales efforts were Zachary, Ellie and Kelsey, who respectively sold eight, seven and six hoagies each for the school.
The JIA plans to continue to partner with Jessup Elementary School for future fundraising efforts, with Herbert acting as a liaison between the JIA and the school. She has the next fundraising event planned for May 30, which will be a movie night held at the Jessup Community Hall, 2920 Jessup Road, to raise more money for the school.
"We just feel that when organizations within the same community help each other out, it's for the betterment of the community," Herbert said.
Last fall the JIA organized a Beanie Baby bingo at the school; together they raised $700. The money was used to provide healthy refreshments to students during this year's Maryland School Assessment tests.
"I just believe in partnerships," Herbert said. "Our kids are very important, they're the future of our country."
Each of these Jessup Elementary students happen to be involved with the JIA. Caleb and Kelsey regularly attend events at the JIA and are continually involved with their community. As a local leader, Herbert feels that community involvement should begin at a young age.
"They have to start when they're younger," she said.
The JIA will host an Easter party from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday at the community hall. There also will be crafts, refreshments, prizes and games, and children are welcome to have pictures taken with the Easter Bunny.
For more information, contact Herbert at 410-796-7999 or
ddherbert@maxinter.net
VFW spring dinner
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8097, 7209 Montevideo Road in Jessup, will host a spring dinner and dance from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday.
The dinner menu will include roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetable, Polish sausage, sauerkraut, steamed shrimp, crab soup, garden salad and more. There will be a cash bar.
Music will be provided by Berts.
Tickets cost $15 and are sold at the VFW canteen.
For details, call the post 410-799-5868.
Shred-A-Rama
Anne Arundel County Police-Community Relations Council
will host Shred-A-Rama VIII from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3.
County residents may take up to four boxes or bags of personal documents to any one of the four shredding locations. Residents can watch their documents be safely shredded into a commercial shredding truck to protect them against identity theft.
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There is no cost for county residents, but donations will be accepted at the site.
The Shred-A-Rama location in west county is Ridgeway Elementary School, 1440 Evergreen Road in Severn.
For details, call
Dave Daughters
at 410-672-5703.
Wives' luncheon
The Retired Officers' Wives' Club will hold a luncheon at 11 a.m. May 6 at Club Meade, 6600 Mapes Road. This will be the final regular meeting until September.
The club will celebrate its members with an "Everybody's Birthday Party." The cost is $18. Reservations are required no later than noon May 1. Call your area representative or
Betty Wade
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Genny Bellinger
, club president, at 410-674-2550.
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Jeep Trailcat, Crew Chief 715 and other mean concepts to debut at Easter Safari
Derek Fung
Jeep will debut seven concept cars at this year's 50th annual Easter Safari at Moab, Utah, which takes place between March 19 and 27.
The concept vehicles have been developed for the brand's 75th anniversary and predictably play on the brand's off-road positioning, as well as its military heritage.
One or two, such as the Hellcat-powerd Trailcat and Crew Chief 715 ute, might also provide clues to future models from the marque.
Jeep Trailcat
The Trailcat isn't your run-of-the-mill Wrangler. That's because it's been fitted with the same 527kW/880Nm 6.2-litre supercharged V8 Hellcat engine that's found in the Charger SRT Hellcat and Challenger SRT Hellcat. This engine is also rumoured to turn up in a ballistic version of the Grand Cherokee, potentially badged as the Trackhawk.
To get the world's most un-PC 6.2-litre V8 engine into the Wrangler, FCA's engineers stretched the off-roader's wheelbase by 305mm. They also fitted the Trailcat with Dana 60 axles at the front and back, Fox shocks, and 17-inch alloy wheels with 39.5-inch BFGoodrich Krawler T/A KX tyres.
To accompany the concept's under-foot aggro, the Trailcat features a windscreen thats 51mm shorter, a bonnet with a vented power dome, LED headlights, steel front and rear bumpers, and that eye-catching lime green paint job.
Jeep Crew Chief 715
Built on the body of the Wrangler Unlimited, the Crew Chief 715 is said to pay homage to the military-spec Kaiser M715.
Aside from the 1.52m cargo bed out the back, the Crew Chief 715 also features metal bumpers, winches at the front and back, 20-inch beadlock wheels with 40-inch military tyres, a reverse-angle heritage-style nose, and a 10.2cm (4-inch) lift kit for the uprated suspension.
The Crew Chief 715 may provide some clues about the look of the much rumoured Jeep ute. Latest reports indicate that Fiat Chrysler is working on a pickup variant of the next-generation Wrangler; the ute is expected to debut in either 2017 or 2018.
Based on the made-in-Italy Renegade, the Comanche loses two passenger doors, but gains 152mm in wheelbase to accomodate its 1.52m cargo tray.
Other changes include a steel rear bumper, a soft top, a spare tyre located in the tray, a winch, and a "beige against the machine" paint job. The Comanche is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel, and rides on 16-inch alloy wheels with BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A tyres allied to a 51mm (2-inch) lift kit.
Jeep FC 150
The FC 150 isn't a concept car, but rather a heritage vehicle from 1960 with a throughly revised drivetrain and underpinnings. Beneath the restored body, this FC 150 has ditched its CJ-5 roots in favour of a modified 2005 Wrangler chassis.
This has been beefed up with Dana front and rear axles, and 17-inch steel wheels wrapped in 33-inch BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 tyres. Under the bonnet there's a 4.0-litre straight-six engine mated to a three-speed automatic.
Jeep Shortcut
The Shortcut is a Wrangler-based concept that's been re-styled as a tribute to the CJ-5. Overall length has been shortened by 660mm, with the spare tyres and bumpers ditched to keep the car as light as possible.
On the inside, the Shortcut recalls the 1950s with its red ball shifter, and low-back seats upholstered in plaid and leather. In a boost for its off-road ability, the Shortcut includes Dana 44 axles at the front and back, Fox shocks with an added 51mm of lift, and a four-point safety cage.
Jeep Trailstorm
Jeep designed the Trailstorm to be the "ultimate" off-road Wrangler. Under the military-style camouflage body, the Trailstorm has space for spare fuel tanks, and has been fitted with Dana 4 front and rear axles, a 51mm lift kit, and 17-inch alloy wheels clad in 37-inch tyres.
Jeep Renegade Commander
The Renegade Commander includes a bunch of upgrades to improve the tiny Jeep's off-roading nous. Changes include a 51mm lift kit, and 17-inch alloy wheels with 29.5-inch BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 tyres.
Other modifications extend to a new decal kit, a revised exhaust, a trailer hitch, and front and rear auxiliary lights.
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2019 Toyota Corolla pre-production car review
We get behind the wheel of the Toyota Corolla hatchback and Touring Sports estate
by John McIlroy
The new Toyota Corolla – available to order now ahead of an early 2019 offical on-sale date – is being launched to some fanfare as its launch spells the end of the Toyota Auris name in Britain.
Toyota also claims big progress when it comes to driving dynamics. We've already been impressed by the new Corolla's ‘Toyota New Generation Architecture’ (TNGA) platform, which is also used by the latest Toyota Prius and Toyota C-HR hybrids. The Corolla shares its 1.8-litre hybrid engine with those models, but will also be available with a more powerful 2.0-litre hybrid in an effort to compete with the Volkswagen Golf, SEAT Leon and Vauxhall Astra.
Initial impressions were strong when we tried an early Australian-spec prototype, but we were able to put Toyota's claims truly to the test when we drove a late pre-production example of a European specification car.
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The 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine is familiar from other Toyota hybrids. It produces 121bhp and can take the Corolla from 0-62mph in 10.9 seconds. It should prove economical, with a claimed 83.1mpg derived by measuring the car under the latest WLTP efficiency testing procedures and converting it back to the old NEDC format, in order to allow comparisons to be made.
Company car drivers will appreciate the car’s comparatively low 76g/km (NEDC) CO2 emissions, which will lead to a lower rate of Benefit-in-Kind tax for company car drivers than any diesel alternative can manage. However, the 1.8-litre has never been an engine to get driving enthusiasts excited. The question is whether the more powerful 177bhp 2.0-litre hybrid – debuting in the Corolla – has more to offer those with a taste for performance.
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To an extent, the answer is yes. Its faster acceleration is immediately noticeable – Toyota claims 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds, but it's still hamstrung by the standard CVT automatic gearbox that comes with both engines. Pushing hard on the accelerator sends the rev counter needle right around the dial, and while acceleration is soon forthcoming, the process is less immediate than in rival cars that offer a dual-clutch automatic gearbox. There are six preset 'virtual' ratios and steering wheel mounted paddles to enable manual gear changes, but they're not as swift as when paddle-shifting in rivals.
However, the car’s refinement improves when the engine switches off; it’s occasionally all but silent, even at motorway speeds, when the engine switches off. It's better to think of the 2.0-litre not as a performance car, but as a faster and more relaxed cruiser than the 1.8-litre model. There's not much of an economy penalty for the extra power, either – Toyota claims up to 74.3mpg, with CO2 emissions of 86g/km (NEDC).
2019 Toyota Corolla pre-production drive: handling
Perhaps more important than engine response and power is how the new Corolla reacts to steering inputs, as the outgoing Toyota Auris was never a particularly engaging car to drive. Fortunately, Toyota claims “a more rewarding driving experience” in the new Corolla thanks to increased stiffness and a new suspension design. On paper, the setup is certainly more advanced than the old-fashioned previous design, and a clever adaptive damping system will be offered as an option.
The 2.0-litre car we tested had conventional suspension and 18-inch wheels, but its greater sophistication was immediately noticeable in corners; the front end responds immediately to steering inputs and rapid changes of direction can be deftly performed. When switching between hatchback and Touring Sports estate models, there was barely any noticeable difference in agility.
Motorway stability remains good too, but the flipside is a slightly fidgety ride,. It's far from uncomfortable, but some rivals are better at disguising road surface imperfections. It's likely that cars with 17-inch wheels will be smoother and quieter to travel in. All in all, the new Corolla is a big step forwards from the outgoing Auris.
Interior design and quality
The Toyota Auris had fallen well behind European rivals where it came to interior design, but the Corolla seems right back up to speed. The new dashboard is perhaps not as stylish as the outside of the car, but it’s uncluttered and has a layout that's easily understood. Despite ours being a pre-production car, the quality of materials feels a match for mainstream European brands.
Depending on trim level, a seven-inch digital dashboard display is available, as are eight-inch and 10-inch infotainment displays, with head-up display and wireless phone charging also on offer. The larger infotainment screen of our test car shows clear, crisp graphics, and the touchscreen is quick to respond to inputs. It's disappointing that Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration are notable by their absence.
This pre-production car offered us the opportunity to check out the interior space, which seems a match for the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf. Four adults will be comfortable inside both hatch and Touring Sport estate models, with those in the back of the latter benefiting from slightly increased headroom. From the driver's seat, there's excellent visibility through the windscreen and in the mirrors, which are mounted to afford a greater field of view than was the case for the Auris.
As you'd expect, the biggest difference between the hatchback and Touring Sports estate is in boot capacity. The latter has 598 litres of luggage capacity when the 1.8-litre engine is fitted, while the 2.0-litre model’s different battery installation cuts that figure to 581 litres. It's a similar story for the hatchback, which offers 361 litres as a 1.8-litre, but just 313 litres with the bigger engine. Toyota has yet to publish figures with the rear seats folded down.
Carbuyer verdict
Toyota's claim that the Corolla is more enjoyable to drive than its predecessor certainly rings true. No longer does Toyota's family hatchback trail the pack for driving appeal on a twisty road. It's also as relaxing on the motorway as the Toyota Prius hybrid, but both cars also share the same unresponsive, slow-witted gearbox, so not even the powerful 2.0-litre model really cuts it as a 'driver's car'. However, those who can take advantage of the Corolla's fuel-saving hybrid technology will find the new car quite a tempting choice.
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New limited-edition Alpine A110 models launched
A more refined A110 Legende GT version makes its debut alongside the bright yellow Color Edition
by Ben Custard
Porsche-rivalling Alpine adds more choice to its A110 range
Atelier Alpine personalisation programme launched
First deliveries of limited-edition models to start in summer
The Alpine A110 sports car is now available in Legende GT and Color Edition 2020 form. The two new models join the Pure, Legende and more powerful A110S in the existing A110 range. Prospective buyers can reserve the cars on the Alpine app now, with first deliveries set for summer this year.
Just 400 examples of the Alpine A110 Legende GT will be produced worldwide and each one gets exclusive interior and exterior tweaks. Three paint colours are available, including a new Mercury Silver, and the badging and alloy wheels are finished in pale gold. The Legende GT also gets translucent LED tail-lights.
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Inside, Alpine has fitted Sabelt comfort seats upholstered in warm amber leather. There’s matching leather on the door cards and a new copper element to the carbon-fibre trim pieces too. As standard, it features an active sports exhaust, upgraded brakes from Brembo, a reversing camera and a Focal stereo, while there’s also the option of a bespoke luggage set finished in the same leather as the seats. Buyers also get a numbered plaque to highlight the car’s exclusivity.
Joining the Legende GT is a new Color Edition 2020, which will only be on sale until the end of the year. Alpine will then follow it with a different Color Edition every year, with a new model-specific paint colour every time. The Sunflower Yellow paint for 2020 is inspired by the classic Jaune Tournesol shade, popular on Alpines in the 1960s and ‘70s. To contrast with the solid yellow paint, the Color Edition gets black exterior detailing and alloy wheels. A grey carbon-fibre roof is also offered.
UK prices for the two cars are yet to be announced but in Europe they start from €69,300 (Legende GT) and €71,000 (Color Edition 2020). At the time of writing, this converts to approximately £60,000 and £62,000 respectively.
The Atelier Alpine customisation programme is now live, too. Buyers can choose from 29 new paint colours (at a cost of €4,800 each), three wheel finishes - black, white and gold - and four colours for the brake calipers. More personalisation options will be introduced in the near future. This treatment is limited to just 110 cars worldwide, and each one will be hand-painted in a separate area of Alpine’s factory.
Read our Alpine A110 review, or see where it lands on our list of the best sports cars on sale.
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Feature Newspaper Article
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Caring Hearts, Lizzy’s Kitchen join forces again
By RODD CAYTON/The Daily News Nov 29, 2013
ANNUAL EVENT: Lizzy’s Kitchen employees and other volunteers prepare the Caring Hearts Food Ministry’s annual Thanksgiving dinner Thursday at the Bullhead City restaurant. Organizer Marci Burke said about 800 people were expected to partake of the free meal.
BULLHEAD CITY — Not everyone in the Tri-state cooked for one family and settled down for a Thanksgiving Day of food and football.
The staff of Lizzy’s Kitchen was busy as usual Thursday, providing meals for the hungry.
But these meals were different, Thanksgiving dinners for hundreds of area residents, as part of an effort by Marci Burke of the Caring Hearts Food Ministry to help meet the need in the community.
Burke has been hosting a free Thanksgiving dinner for six years, the last three at Lizzy’s Kitchen, which has been providing a community dinner for the last five years.
She said the feast was made possible through donations from the BHHS Legacy Foundation, River Fund, Inc. and “many generous people throughout the Tri-state area.”
Assistance also came in other ways: the Aquarius Casino Resort donated 40 complete meals for food boxes and Swantys Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and Valley View Christian Church provided vans to bring diners to and from dinner or deliver meals to shut-ins.
She said she thinks the support for the event comes because of observation.
“The community is aware of the need,” Burke said, “and is aware of how the need has grown in this economy.”
One reflection of the growing need was her projection of how many meals would be served. Burke said she planned for more than 800, compared to 729 last year.
“People’s hours have been cut at work, they’ve lost their jobs or they’ve had their food stamps cut,” she said. “All of that wreaks havoc on their incomes.”
Burke said she got the idea after thinking that making a dinner just for herself and her daughter wasn’t worth the effort.
She talked to Valley View Pastor Malcam Moberly and Caring Hearts Food Ministry was born.
“Since then, I have been blessed to have the support of the community,” Burke said.
Lizzy’s Kitchen owner Rosa Hernandez said opening the establishment to the food ministry is her way of giving back to a community that has provided many loyal customers. That her staff would agree to work on the holiday means a lot to her, she said, because it shows that they support her community service mission.
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markgrogan Feb 17, 2016 7:25pm
This is a really good example showcasing the true spirit of Thanksgiving and that is being thankful for what we have been granted with and making sure other people have at the least the basic ones too, like food. Not everybody would abandon their families during holidays just to care for other people, but these few went out to prove their difference.
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Dole recalls romaine lettuce in 15 states, including NC, due to E. coli risk, FDA says
Posted: Nov 24, 2020 / 09:44 AM EST / Updated: Nov 24, 2020 / 09:44 AM EST
Dole Romaine (Credit: Dole/FDA)
(NEXSTAR) — Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has recalled some cases of organic romaine lettuce hearts due to a possible E. coli contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Dole is the second company in about two weeks to voluntarily recall some of its romaine lettuce ahead of Thanksgiving over E. coli fears. Just over a week ago, Tanimura & Antle recalled bags of single-head romaine lettuce.
The latest recalled products include Dole Organic Romaine Hearts 3pk (UPC 0-71430-90061-1), combined English/French packaging, and Wild Harvest Organic Romaine Hearts (UPC 7-11535-50201-2). Both have “Harvested-On” dates of Oct. 23 and Oct 26.
The Dole products were distributed in Arizona, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota and Virginia, the FDA said, adding that they were harvested and packed nearly four weeks ago, so they should no longer in stores.
“This precautionary recall notification is being issued due to an isolated instance in which a package of Dole™ Organic Romaine Hearts – 3pk yielded a positive result for pathogenic non-O157 E.coli STEC in a routine sample collected at a retail store by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,” the FDA said in a release.
E. coli can cause diarrhea, severe stomach cramps and vomiting, but most infections last only about a week, though longer and more severe cases are possible.
No illnesses related to the Dole recall have been reported.
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‘SAFE’ Encryption Bill Wins Approval of House International Relations Committee
CCIA Applauds Vote As Next Step Toward
Securing the Internet for E-Commerce(Washington, DC) — In another critical vote for the future of the Internet and electronic commerce, the House International Relations Committee today voted unanimously to advance HR 695, the “Security and Freedom through Encryption (SAFE) Act.” John Scheibel, Vice President and General Counsel of the Computer & Communications Industry Association, praised the Committee’s decision to reject an amendment which would have weakened the measure.
“This bill deals with the reality that strong encryption is already widely available domestically and abroad and its supporters recognize that we cannot handcuff businesses and computer users by forcing them to accept anything less,” Scheibel said.
“I am pleased that yet another Committee agrees that this bill is a common sense approach to the complicated problem of protecting privacy as well as our national security interests. The current encryption policy results in a lose-lose scenario for everyone. U.S. high-tech companies lose because we cannot compete on a level playing field with competitors in Europe and Asia which are not handcuffed by such a restrictive policy. Businesses and individuals lose because their communications on the Internet are vulnerable thanks to key recovery. And U.S. national security interests lose because strong encryption — without key recovery — is still available elsewhere.
“Representatives Goodlatte and Lofgren have done an extraordinary job of building support for this legislation,” Scheibel said. “There are now 200 cosponsors to this legislation. In addition to the information technology community, other significant components of our economy , including retail, banking and manufacturing, strongly believe that the SAFE bill would keep international competition on a level playing field, keep the illegal use of encryption in check, and place our national encryption policy on the right track. For these reasons, we must pass this bill and continue to oppose efforts which masquerade as a compromise.”
CCIA is an association of computer and communications industry firms. Small, medium and large in size, these companies employ over a half million workers and generate annual revenues in excess of 200 billion dollars. As CCIA members, these companies seek open, barrier-free competition for computer and communications products and services worldwide.
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At the Devil's Table: The Untold Story Of The Insider Who Brought Down The Cali Cartel
byWilliam C. RempelRead byFred Sanders
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In this riveting and relentless nonfiction thriller, award-winning investigative reporter William C. Rempel tells the harrowing story of former Cali cartel insider Jorge Salcedo, an ordinary man facing an extraordinary dilemma—a man forced to risk everything to escape the powerful and treacherous Cali crime syndicate.
Colombia in the 1990s is a country in chaos, as a weak government battles guerrilla movements and narco-traffickers, including the notorious Pablo Escobar and his rivals in the Cali cartel. Enter Jorge Salcedo, a part-time soldier, a gifted engineer, a respected businessman and family man—and a man who despises Pablo Escobar for patriotic and deeply personal reasons. He is introduced to the godfathers of the Cali cartel, who are at war with Escobar and desperately want their foe dead. With mixed feelings, Jorge agrees to help them.
Once inside, Jorge rises to become head of security for Miguel Rodríguez Orejuela, principal godfather of the $7-billion-a-year Cali drug cartel. Jorge tries to turn a blind eye to the violence, corruption, and brutality that surround him, and he struggles privately to preserve his integrity even as he is drawn deeper into the web of cartel operations. Then comes an order from the godfathers that he can’t obey—but can’t refuse. Jorge realizes that his only way out is to bring down the biggest, richest crime syndicate of all time.
Thus begins a heart-pumping roller-coaster ride of intensifying peril. Secretly aided by a pair of young American DEA agents, Jorge races time and cartel assassins to extract damaging evidence, help capture the fugitive godfather, and save the life of a witness targeted for murder. Through it all, death lurks a single misstep away.
William C. Rempel is the only reporter with access to this story and to Jorge, who remains in hiding somewhere in the United States—even the author doesn’t know where—but has revealed his experience in gripping detail. Salcedo’s is the story of one extraordinary ordinary man forced to risk everything to end a nightmare of his own making.
Title:At the Devil's Table: The Untold Story Of The Insider Who Brought Down The Cali Cartel
Format:Audio Book (CD)
Product dimensions:5.8 X 5.09 X 1.15 in
Shipping dimensions:5.8 X 5.09 X 1.15 in
Published:June 21, 2011
Publisher:Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
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As wildfire season raged in California this fall, a startup a few states away used artificial intelligence to pinpoint the location of blazes there within minutes — in some cases far faster than these fires might otherwise be noticed by firefighters or civilians.
Santa Fe-based Descartes Labs, which uses AI to analyze satellite imagery, launched its US wildfire detector in July. The company’s AI software pores over images coming in roughly every few minutes from two different US government weather satellites, in search of any changes — the presence of smoke, a shift in thermal infrared data showing hot spots — that could indicate a fire has ignited.
Descartes is testing its detector by sending alerts to select forestry officials in its home state of New Mexico and told CNN Business its wildfire detector has spotted about 6,200 total thus far. The company says it can often detect these fires when they’re just about 10 acres in size.
“Since wildfires are hot, they stand out pretty well,” said Clyde Wheeler, an applied scientist at Descartes who spearheaded the project.
It’s a big change from how fires are often spotted in the US. Current methods include looking for fires via planes or lookout towers, or simply having civilians report them. Donald Griego, New Mexico’s State Forestry Resource Protection Bureau Chief, told CNN Business that alerts from Descartes have “definitely” helped the state find wildfires more quickly than they otherwise could, and they’ve been pretty accurate.
Beyond that, the alerts can help first responders arrive more quickly, too. While a motorist or airplane pilot may call in a smoke report for a general area, Descartes’ text-based tool narrows down where the fire is. “That’s very beneficial,” Griego said, “especially at night when it’s hard to determine what mountain range this fire’s actually on when you’re on top of a peak 20 miles away.”
The need for all manner of fire-fighting solutions is growing as climate change worsens wildfires across California and the Southwestern US. Wildfires blazed through California’s wine country and the Los Angeles area in October, less than a year after a devastating fire leveled the California town of Paradise. Last year, California’s former governor warned that the fires ravaging the state are part of a “new normal.”
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Descartes is just one of numerous tech companies that thinks it can help firefighters find and stop wildfires. California recently funded defense contractor Northrop Grumman and wildfire-analyzing startup Technosylva to come up with prototypes that can help detect and predict the advancement of wildfires. While such technologies may be helpful, it remains to be seen whether they will also increase the risk of authorities responding to false alarms.
Though it’s only been active a short time, Descartes claims its wildfire detector was able to alert the Los Angeles Times with latitude and longitude coordinates for the enormously destructive Kincade fire shortly after the fire began at around 9:30 pm on October 23. That alert was added to the newspaper’s wildfire map and tweeted about by an LA Times data graphics editor before many people were even aware the fire existed.
To make this possible, Wheeler built several different algorithms that make up the fire detector. Each algorithm pays attention to different properties of fires, and they’re tasked with coming to consensus about whether a fire is present in a certain place on the map.
One algorithm looks back in time and comes up with what it concludes a certain place in the world should look like without a fire, for instance, and that is compared with the latest satellite imagery to see if there are any changes, such as to the brightness of any pixels. Another looks for spots that are hotter than you’d expect them to be.
The current time to beat is nine minutes. That’s how long Wheeler says it takes for Descartes to report a fire from the moment images are first captured by two satellites operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Any fire detection and related decisions that can be done in less than 30 minutes is pretty good, said Ernesto Alvarado, a research associate professor who studies wildfires at the University of Washington.
Caitlin Kontgis, an applied science team lead at Descartes, said the company is now starting to look at how additional data might help it track fires, such as digital elevation models showing the locations of steep slopes that would make it harder to fight a blaze.
Even if Descartes can improve the process of spotting and tracking fires, there may be limits for expediting what comes after. In New Mexico, after a text message from Descartes’ fire detector goes to Griego and other forestry officials, it has to be forwarded to an appropriate field office that can verify that a fire exists. The field office can then notify volunteer fire departments in the area, depending on the fire danger they see at the time.
And the protocol for determining where and how to attack a fire varies from place to place, Alvarado pointed out. It can involve different kinds of people or vehicles — on land or in the air — depending on different factors such as who owns or is responsible for the land.
“There are several steps you need to take before someone shows up and starts suppressing the fire,” he said.
Alvarado also cautioned that satellites still have issues when it comes to accurately detecting hot spots. What looks like a fire might actually be a hot area in a city or a lake or even a rock, he said.
Descartes said its fire detection considers factors like the angle of the sun at the time that a photo was taken, and whether a supposed hot spot in an image might be, say, a solar panel. Descartes also aims to be cautious about who it’s alerting, and when.
“We don’t want to map a fire and also link that to the nearest community if that fire is under control or the winds aren’t going in that direction,” Kontgis said. “We don’t want to scare people.”
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My Me Time with Ezpz Founder Lindsey Laurain
Sedalia mom of three, wife, and founder of ezpz talks Me Time and motherhood.
Megan Forgey • June 15, 2018
Lindsey Laurain started her company ezpz after fastening a bowl to a plate with tape, in an effort to manage some of the madness of mealtime with three little boys. That simple idea blossomed into a successful business that even made a run for it on the television show, Shark Tank. ezpz struck a chord with parents fed up with messy mealtime. The company now offers bowls and mats—in two sizes and fun colors and designs—that promote self-feeding and developing fine motor skills. Every ezpz product is made of silicon, making it microwave, dishwasher, and oven safe. Laurain told us about taking her Me Time while running her business and raising her family and what she has learned about motherhood along the way.
Lindsey’s Me Time:
As a mom of three, I’ve always put a priority on taking care of myself as an individual separate from my family. Recently, I’ve been trying to meditate and do small little breaks throughout the day, even if it’s meditating for five minutes, or, taking a few minutes to go outside and do some deep breathing and be in nature for a minute.
I’ll sometimes get a hotel room close by and work there so I can be way more productive. Then if I finish enough work I can have a glass of wine at the end of the night. For example, I was recently in downtown Denver to meet with our lawyers, and instead of driving home and putting the kids to bed, I just stayed downtown so I could have a little me time where I was working but didn’t have to tackle bedtime. Just being away for the evening and not being in the morning chaos makes me so much more productive. I work from home a lot and can get a lot done at home, but when I see that laundry needs to be done or there are dishes in the sink, it just crushes my productivity.
Why is Me Time important to you?
Me Time creates an opportunity for me to take time for myself and make sure I’m healthy. If that isn’t happening, then I don’t think I can be fully productive in all of the other areas of my life. It’s a way to recharge, get away, and I think it’s critical that more people do it. I even tell my husband, and I’m very honest, if I don’t love me, then I can’t love you.
What is the best parenting advice you’ve ever received?
To teach our children empathy, compassion, and love. It actually came from Ram Das, spiritual teacher and author of the seminal book, Be Here Now. That’s his philosophy, and as I’ve gone through a spiritual journey, I’ve realized the importance of taking time for myself and not only the impact I have on others, but what is important in this world. I think Ram Das would say there’s not enough love and empathy and if our children don’t know that, we’re going to have a rough awakening as generations come up.
What are your mom must-haves?
An ezpz mat, just joking! I would say for me, this is such a cliché answer, but my must haves are really good coffee and music.
How do you find balance between owning a successful, growing company and being a wife and mom of three?
There are a lot of really good parts about running ezpz; we’re making a difference in people’s lives and there’s a lot of positivity, but there’s also a lot of negativity in terms of litigation and dealing with counterfeits and copies. I try to take what’s happening with ezpz and teach our children life lessons from it. Running a startup is all consuming and you bring work home, but our kids have gotten to see that you can do anything you put your mind to. They were babies when we taped a bowl to a piece of paper and started ezpz, and now they’re six and eight. I parent in a very honest way, so I try to tell our kids what we’re going through. Although my life as an entrepreneur is all encompassing, I hope it’s teaching our children life lessons that I couldn’t have taught not seeing the good, the bad, and the ugly of running a business.
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Ranking of Oxford colleges according to: large number of undergraduates studying physics, large number of tutors for physics, large number of undergraduates.
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Second most tutors for Physics, with 10 in 2007/8. 90
Sixth most undergraduates studying Physics, with 26 in 2007/8. 61
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The most tutors for Physics, with 11 in 2007/8. 100
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Seventh most undergraduates studying Physics, with 26 in 2007/8. 61
Keble College 72
The most undergraduates studying Physics, with 33 in 2007/8. 100
Ninth most undergraduates, with 379 in 2007/8. 86
16th most tutors for Physics, with 4 in 2007/8. 30
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Wadham College 68
Second most undergraduates, with 427 in 2007/8. 98
Third most undergraduates studying Physics, with 29 in 2007/8. 78
Sixth most tutors for Physics, with 4 in 2007/8. 30
University College 62
Fifth most undergraduates studying Physics, with 28 in 2007/8. 72
Ninth most tutors for Physics, with 4 in 2007/8. 30
Jesus College 61
Fourth most undergraduates studying Physics, with 29 in 2007/8. 78
21st most undergraduates, with 330 in 2007/8. 75
Merton College 55
Second most undergraduates studying Physics, with 29 in 2007/8. 78
22nd most tutors for Physics, with 3 in 2007/8. 20
Balliol College 48
Seventh most undergraduates, with 382 in 2007/8. 87
Third most tutors for Physics, with 5 in 2007/8. 40
22nd most undergraduates studying Physics, with 18 in 2007/8. 17
New College 48
Sixth most undergraduates, with 391 in 2007/8. 89
Ninth most undergraduates studying Physics, with 23 in 2007/8. 44
23rd most tutors for Physics, with 2 in 2007/8. 10
Lady Margaret Hall 47
Fourth most undergraduates, with 393 in 2007/8. 90
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St Edmund Hall 46
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MUSLIM YOUTHShariq Abdul Ghani: "I don't want to say I am a spiritual leader. I am just a dude that's been there, done that."Bridging gap requires both Islam, iPods
SARAH VIREN, Copyright 2006 Houston Chronicle
Oct. 29, 2006 Updated: July 29, 2011 1:11 p.m.
Late this summer, when British police announced they had foiled a terrorist plot aimed at U.S.-bound airplanes, governments heightened security, airlines delayed flights, and stock markets faltered.
In Houston the news meant 20 cancellations to Shariq Abdul Ghani's Muslim summer camp, set to start the next day at a state park near New Caney. With the renewed talk of terror, parents feared a backlash against Muslims and opted to keep their teenage boys home.
Ghani, 25, just shrugged it off.
As a Muslim youth leader in the post-9/11 world, he juggles issues foreign to his Christian and secular counterparts. He has twice met with the FBI — not because there were problems but to pre-empt any that may arise. His charges — the children of Houston's Malaysian, Nigerian, Pakistani and Sudanese immigrants — struggle with unique adolescent conflicts: how it feels to be called a terrorist or belong to a religion that discourages taking a date to the prom.
"The pressure is to fit in with American society, and I don't think they know how to do that properly," Ghani said of the hundreds of teens he mentors through his organization, Crescent Youth.
A 2004 poll supported by the Pew Charitable Trust found that younger Muslims hold more liberal views and are quicker to report discrimination than their parents' generation. And an informal survey of 200 Muslim youths at a 2005 conference in Chicago found that the vast majority sense hostility toward their religion from the outside world.
"Such hostility, real or perceived, could contribute to the sense of isolation that would create a psychological conflict between their American identity and their Muslim identity," the Muslim Public Affairs Council wrote in that report. The survey tried to gauge the opinions of American Muslim teenagers after the London subway bombings, which were carried out almost entirely by men younger than 30.
In its findings, the organization called for more mentors to help young American Muslims deal with the "uncertainties they experience."
'Need to do something'
Crescent Youth began in Houston three years ago during Ramadan, the Muslim holy month, which cycles 10 days earlier each year based on the Muslim calendar.
A recent college graduate, Ghani had just moved back to his parents' home in Mission Bend and was starting up a computer business. Praying at the community mosque, he noticed teenagers smoking outside.
"I said , 'Look, we need to do something for these kids,' " he recalled.
Although Ghani won't detail his youthful indiscretions, fearing he'd lose the trust of parents, the round-cheeked Web designer acknowledges he has strayed from his faith.
He grew up the oldest child and only son of Pakistani parents: his mother a homemaker, his father an engineer who worked a second job at Sears.
They lived in the suburban sprawl near Katy, where Muslims were scarcely seen. Ghani remembers his mother quietly cheering the few times she spotted another "Desi," a term used to designate Indian or Pakistani people.
In school, peers called him a foreigner, even though he was born in Houston, and mocked what they said was his hard-to-pronounce first name. Trying to find his place, and inspired by a childhood of watching John Wayne war films, Ghani joined JROTC.
Until his senior year, he assumed he would enlist. That was when his parents sat him down and asked:
"How do you feel about killing your own people?"
The question disturbed Ghani in two ways: One, why would anyone send him to kill his people? Two, who were his people, anyway?
In the Muslim community, Ghani said, many teens are socially rudderless.
They have a hard time identifying with the imams, or mosque religious leaders, because these men are often new immigrants who don't understand American culture. Adult mentors born here, including teachers and counselors, frequently know little about Islam.
Filling a void
That's the void Ghani aimed to fill: He is a big brother who understands both iPods and Islam. He calls it being a "lifeline."
Crescent Youth started with a basketball tournament outside the mosque. Since then, Ghani has organized hundreds of events: rape-defense classes, paintball excursions and early-morning religious lessons. He set up an online youth forum and made contact with Muslim student associations at nearly all area schools.
His methods are subtle. He doesn't criticize, and in small settings he shares his past struggles.
"I don't want to say I am a spiritual leader," he said. "I am just a dude that's been there, done that."
Mohammad Talha Syed, 19, said Ghani understood him when few others could. The college student started attending Crescent Youth events when he was 16 and struggling, like many teenage boys, over the issue of girls. Only his problem was more complicated: how to avoid dating, which is forbidden in Islam, without appearing "gay" or hurting a girl's feelings.
He didn't know whom to turn to — so he went to Ghani.
"A lot of Muslim teenagers, we have identity crises," Syed said. "We don't know how to practice Islam, and we can't exactly talk to our parents about girls and all this stuff."
Similar efforts
Other Muslim groups have made similar efforts in recent years.
The Islamic Society of North America appointed a full-time youth director and designated youth as one of its top six "campaigns" in the coming decade.
And the Muslim American Society has built a steady stream of youth centers — five this year and eight more planned for 2007. The organization, which uses Muslim hip-hop groups and comedians to reach the younger set, has centers in Houston and a Muslim youth group in Irving.
Mahdi Bray, executive director, said he wants to keep Muslim youth from joining extremist groups or losing their religion to the allure of pop culture.
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A swelling Muslim youth population has helped push the demand for these groups, he said.
Although the census doesn't ask about religious affiliation, studies estimate that 2 million to 7 million Muslims live in the U.S. According to a 2001 American Religious Identification Survey, this religious group — with an average age of 28 — is markedly younger than the rest of the population.
In the Mission Bend suburb, all of the local high schools now boast active Muslim student groups, Ghani said. At his childhood mosque, teenagers spill from the foyer to the parking lot on family nights, events Ghani organizes to bridge the gap between parents and children.
Brothers' Camp was three muggy days of hiking, tag football and mosquito swatting at Lake Sam Houston State Park. Of the 60 originally signed up, 40 attended.
Crescent Youth had held a separate camp for girls earlier in the month.
The first night of the boys' camp, the teenagers gathered — under pine trees towering like overbearing parents — to hear a lecture from a Houston Islamic leader. He warned them about pornography, sympathized with their parental battles and stressed the public relations crisis for Islam.
You need to testify about your faith, he told the boys, so that the general public will stop muddying Islam and terrorism.
The boys nodded their bowed heads.
Afterward, the speaker asked for questions. Only Ghani raised his hand.
"What can kids 15 to 25 do to make a difference in their community?" he asked. All eyes focused on him.
It's not easy work being a modern Muslim youth leader. The hours are long: Each week, in addition to his regular consulting job, Ghani tries to call three teenagers, take one out to lunch and meet with two parents.
And not everyone appreciates Muslim youth outreach. Since Sept. 11, residents in both Florida and Iowa have tried to shut down Muslim youth camps, warning that they could be fronts for terrorism.
But Ghani said the extra work is worth it. And he jests that his efforts are not all altruistic.
By doing good deeds, he said, he accumulates blessings, or points, for himself, which pay off in the afterlife. If those he helps do good, he also gets points for that.
"See, in Islam we have a pyramid scheme," he joked. But then he paused, smiled slightly and added, "That's how you have to explain things to these kids. It's a gaming generation. They think in points."
sarah.viren@chron.com
SARAH VIREN
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Warm Bodies Photos Show Nicholas Hoult As Zombie R
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It sounds like Summit is mixing romance with the horror genre once again with the film adaptation of yet another novel involving a romance between a teen girl and a less-than-living guy. This summer, the studio that put Twilight on the big screen will deliver zombie romance Warm Bodies to theaters.
In all fairness, since I haven’t read the book, I don’t want to pre-judge Warm Bodies completely. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t swept away by certain vampire/human romance stories. That said, while I’m sure there are many fans of Isaac Marion’s novel that are excited to see the story adapted to a movie, there are likely to be plenty of zombie enthusiasts that are horrified (and not in a good way) by the idea of a teen romance involving a zombie and a human. And that’d be fair. After all, while there is a certain sexy appeal to vampires, what with their good looks and eternal-youth, the same is not likely to be said for the typical image of the pealing-skinned, brain-eating, rotten corpse that is the standard zombie featured in books, television and film.
From the looks of these stills from the movie, one of which made its way online yesterday, the make-up artists have managed to make Warm Bodies’ star Nicholas’ Hoult seem dead and veiny, while not entirely gross-looking.
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Feature Review – Improvisations: The Early Music Weekend
Written by: Erwin Hösi
“This year’s Early Music Weekend breaks away from the tyranny of the musical score to explore improvisation … from medieval polyphony to Baroque concertos – with some jazz thrown in for good measure…”
Queen Elizabeth Hall & Purcell Room, London
Friday 16-Sunday 18 September 2005
Artistic Director: Tess Knighton
Artists and ensembles taking part included (in order of appearance):
Ensemble Organum
Gustav Leonhardt
Tallis Scholars
James Gilchrist
Elizabeth Kenny
The Dufay Collective
David Owen Norris
Akademie für Alte Musik, Berlin
L’Arpeggiata
Improvisation was the theme of this year’s Early Music Weekend at the South Bank Centre, and turned out to be cleverly chosen, as it allowed Artistic Director Tess Knighton to include a wide range of artists performing repertoire ranging from the Codex Calixtinus via Martin Codax, Tallis and the Italian Baroque through to keyboard concertos by Johann Christian Bach. In James Gilchrist and Elizabeth Kenny’s “late night entertainment” the audience even had what is a rare pleasure at an early music festival: the chance to be introduced to a living composer.
In Friday’s introductory talk, Tess Knighton pointed out that the art of improvisation has been part of the Western musical tradition since pre-notational times, when improvising was a helpful technique in memorising quantities of text or theoretical concepts (like the Guidonian hand) that a contemporary brain would find impossible to digest. And in a rare public interview, Marcel Pérès pointed out how all improvisation went back to the technique of memorising and meditating upon the Scriptures. In the medieval sources Pérès studied, the phrases used for ‘improvisation’ were ‘cantus ex tempore’, signifying the ‘feel’ of the moment of reading the Scriptures, and ‘Cantus Super Librum’, a term used for non-notated polyphony. Johannes Tinctoris later distinguished between ‘Res Facta’ and ‘Cantus super Librum’ as different modes of polyphony, with the latter again referring to (the high art of) improvised polyphony.
Ensemble Organum’s concert in the Purcell Room showed just how much expertise Pérès has gained over the decades of his group’s existence in performing exactly this kind of non-notated polyphony. In the elaborately choreographed procession opening the reconstructed Vespers for St James from the Codex Calixtinus, it was satisfying to note that the incredibly deep basso profundo to be heard on Ensemble Organum’s latest CD was not a product of studio technology. The following hour revealed a remarkable formal scope and a winning (though deliberately un-refined) set of male voices that is obviously well-trained in Southern-European/Northern African/Arabic singing and ornamentation. A young tenor’s long and sensual solo in the Responsorium’s Versiculum was particularly mesmerising. The Purcell Room’s dry acoustics may not be ideal for this kind of music, but once one got used to the near-absence of any kind of reverb, the authentic (?) rawness came over most convincingly.
Another guest at the opening talk, Federico Bardazzi, focussed on completely different territory: the works of Giacomo Carissimi (1605-1674). The ‘rural’ harmonic and melodic simplicity that Bardazzi finds in Carissimi’s sacred works for him present the oratorios (which Bardazzi’s Ensemble San Felice later went on to perform, semi-staged, in the foyer) as “a meeting point between meditation and theatre”. As so often with semi-staged performances, the question arose regarding costumes and choreography should distract from the relatively predictable musical material. On the other hand, as a teacher Carissimi perpetuated his style in the works of, among others, Marc-Antoine Charpentier and Johann Kaspar Kerll. It was the performance, by two brilliant recorder players (Andrea Carmagnola and Marco Di Manno) with a remarkably varied continuo section, of sonatas by Frescobaldi, Castello and Uccellini that really stole the show. Still, the vocalists gave convincing performances, despite taking time to warm up; the concluding chorus of the “Iudicium Salomonis” was a well-balanced, radiant performance that showed an ensemble with some potential.
Day Two turned the attention to another topic. 2005 was the alleged 500th anniversary of Thomas Tallis’s birth (the actual date cannot be verified). As there are many first-rate ensembles that specialise in English Renaissance repertoire, this was a day of delightful concerts.
The afternoon began in a most intimate and hypnotic way with a stunningly concentrated consort performance by Phantasm. Consort music in a timbral sense already has an atmospheric, contemplative dimension, but the way in which the brilliant musicians of this viol ensemble elaborated the intricately interwoven lines while still following a common rhetoric made this recital one of the highlights of the weekend. The works by Byrd, Ferrabosco, Parsons and Tallis, organised around the doctrine of the Four Temperaments, could not have been presented in a more flattering way.
Following a discussion among Tallis expert John Milson, Timothy Day (Curator of Classical Music Recordings at the British Library) and Peter Phillips (of the Tallis Scholars) about the Tallis revival came the event many would have seen as the climax of the programme: Gustav Leonhardt’s harpsichord recital of works by Tallis, Byrd, Nicholas Strogers, John Bull and Gibbons. Against expectations, the recital took its time to develop. It was not just that Thomas Tallis’s keyboard works are of variable quality, his having been more a master of improvisation as church organist; Leonhardt’s playing appeared overly cautious, as though he were nervous. Malcolm Rose’s beautifully sounding copy of a Lodewijk Theeuwes harpsichord (1579) did not disguise the rigid air of these pieces, which seemed to be more contrapuntal exercises than works intended for performance. In the later parts of the concert, especially in the closing works by Orlando Gibbons, Leonhardt recaptured his real grandeur, ending the recital with some memorable moments. Still, his moderate approach to this music could not be further from that of younger performers like, say, Andreas Staier or Christophe Rousset.
Earlier, the Tallis Scholars had offered the exciting chance for a number of audience members to join them in a rehearsal of “Spem in Alium”, Tallis’s 40-voice magnum opus; the result was a surprisingly good performance, in which all the singers on the over-crowded stage gave their best and only very few faces revealed that they had lost their way.
The following concert by the Tallis Scholars, celebrating the anniversary of their namesake’s birth, was another one of the great events of the weekend. With two performances of “Spem in Alium” bookending the concert, the Tallis Scholars’ gears were set in overwhelming mode. But there were other gems in the programme, like the wonderfully dense five-voice antiphon “Salve intemerata” or the first part of the “Lamentations”. Here the ensemble could be heard performing at itsbest, despite Tessa Bonner’s soprano a little too forward at times.
After this a recital by tenor James Gilchrist and lutenist Elizabeth Kenny that turned the Purcell Room into a snug, candle-lit Elizabethan chamber. Gilchrist’s mellifluous and rhetorically articulate performance was pure delight; his keeping the balance between sophisticated and camp entertainment was most becoming. It was also a relief to find the duo’s approach to Dowland et al. showing an awareness of the ubiquitous image of him as a Romantic, dark genius. Here was a performance that did not avoid “In darkness let me dwell” but did not get trapped in over-indulging in a modern notion of melancholy. Young composer Rachel Stott’s two songs on words by Thomas Campion with their open tonality but clear form underlined this sober yet still-relishing style.
Day three re-introduced the ‘improvisation’ theme by going a bit beyond what Friday may have promised. The concerts of the day went on to show that the topic of improvisation lead directly into the centre of some of the dilemmas of performance practice. In her introduction to (freely improvising) L’Arpeggiata’s concert, Christina Pluhar asked if they really had the right to do this. Indeed, many performers of a generation whose emphasis was on meticulously reconstructing probable performance practices may have felt offended by L’Arpeggiata’s taking early sources only as a starting point and wildly combining these old works with pop music and jazzy improvisation.
The day also went to show that the introduction of print and notation was not as much an anathema to improvisation as was recorded music. In David Owen Norris’s presentation of his recording of early piano concertos, he revealed techniques of improvising cadenzas that have been in use from the introduction of the genre. As he entertainingly pointed out, Mozart notated cadenzas only for those who didn’t have a facility for improvising; it was also common for the pianist to accompany the orchestral part during an entire concerto. With his hilarious lecture style, bordering on musical slapstick at times, Norris would surely be a great candidate for hosting a television programme.
In their concert, Monica Huggett and Sonnerie, with Matthew Halls on fortepiano, introduced such names as Ignác Ruzitska, Antal György Csermák, József Kossovits, János Bihari and Márk Rózsavölgyi. These were all composers of gypsy origin whose works were published in the 18th century, and were known and imitated by composers like Joseph Haydn and Johann Nepomuk Hummel. Haydn’s Piano Trio No.39 in G with its moving ‘Cantabile’ and wild Presto finale ‘all’Ongarese’ gave ample opportunity for Huggett to show off her skills as violinist and also showed, just like Hummel’s Hungarian Dances (Op.23), “how much these composers stole from gypsies”, to quote one of Huggett’s good-humoured addresses to the audience. To pay due tribute, the works of the gypsy composers outnumbered those of their ‘canonic’ colleagues, and hence did not just serve as mere exotica. It turned out that these works had quite a bit of artistry to offer alongside stereotypical folkloristic clichés.
Young ensemble Apollo & Pan’s concert was unluckily placed in the foyer, where the bustling atmosphere made it difficult to concentrate. After sonatas from the Italian Baroque (Merula, Turini and Buonamente) the circle of listeners widened considerably; just before the audience was called into the Queen Elizabeth Hall for the Dufay Collective’s concert, Apollo & Pan got as much applause as it took to give an encore.
The Dufay Collective’s concert was another of those ‘difficult cases’, where personal judgement and taste seem to matter more than sound musicological arguments. The lights went down. Into the darkness some sparse notes from the harp ventured forth, after which ultraviolet light revealed a group of barefooted figures with wild hair and dressed in rumpled whitish garments. A mysterious triangle, reaching to the top of the stage and creating the atmosphere of a sci-fi scenario, half made the viewer wonder what it was supposed to signify. After a dreamy introductory sequence a woman dressed in a similar outfit appeared and sang tunes from Martin Codax’s “Cantigas de amigo”. The Dufay Collective’s rendering of an entertainment that “may well have been heard at the court of Alfonson X El Sabio of Castilo and Leon” (1253-1284) was certainly hypnotic, and in its groovy repetitive rhythms and arabesque ornamentation and instrumentation owed just as much to techno as it did to musicology.
There may be more radical approaches to performing this repertoire and stressing the Moorish influences – like that of the Camerata Mediterranea under Joel Cohen with the Abdelkrim Rais Andalusian Orchestra of Fès and Mohammed Briouel – still, the Dufay Collective’s combination of this approach with a Pink-Floyd-like concert atmosphere quickly found its admirers.
Two more real highlights were to follow: A more traditional orchestral performance, the excellent Akademie für Alte Musik that did just about everything right, and the guilty pleasure of L’Arpeggiata.
The Akademie presented a programme of “Baroque Improvisatons” where the notated text was obviously the result of improvisation. Besides two works on “La Folia” (Vivaldi and Geminiani) there was a heart-stopping rendering of Biber’s Passacaglia in G from the Rosary Sonatas performed by Midori Seiler (who surprised with how much she was at home in this Baroque repertoire), and well-chosen works by Muffat and Corbetta. The latter’s Sinfonia gave cellist Jan Freiheit an opportunity to show off his skills. The furious finale of Geminiani’s Concerto Grosso ended a great concert.
A standing ovation also crowned L’Arpeggiata’s recital with an intensity usually reserved for rock concerts – albeit intermingled by a few distinctive boos. Whether it was Italian jazz singer Lucilla Galeazzi’s own songs, Gianluigi Trovesi’s jazzy clarinet improvisations on works by Monteverdi, Barbara Strozzi, Giovanni Felipe Sances and Santiago de Murcia, or Michelle Claude’s witty percussion solo, or the mediating performance of countertenor Philippe Jaroussky, the audience’s enthusiasm seemed to know no bounds. And it proved a wise decision to invite the audience to take their drinks into the Purcell Room. With the umpteenth encore, Monteverdi’s “Ohime, ch’io cado” performed over a walking bass with a punctuated rhythm, the ‘crossover’ reached its zenith, seeing a mock-duel between Jaroussky (who pretended to be torn between a sombre and a jazzy performance) and Gianluigi Trovesi, with Lucilla Galeazzi stepping between the rivals. There was no answer to Christina Pluhar’s question whether they “had the right to do this”, but the project’s success was undeniable.
As a whole, the South Bank’s Early Music Weekend confirmed this yearly initiative as one of London’s most exciting musical events.
South Bank Centre
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Metropolitan Opera Live HD Broadcasts 2013-14: Werther [15 March 2014]
Written by: Mark Valencia
The Classical Source brings you a quick guide to all ten of the Metropolitan opera productions included in this season’s international broadcast series.
#7: Werther
Who wrote it?
The French composer Jules Massenet (1842-1912) wrote Werther when he was fifty years old and already established as France’s leading composer for the lyric stage. The ardent lushness of Manon is again in full flight, but right from the Prelude there’s a new sense of confidence and carefully managed tension that betokens a master at the peak of his powers.
While he was writing Werther Massenet had heard Wagner’s Parsifal for the first time, and the legacy of that experience is apparent in the rigour he brought to his new work – a discipline that enabled this opera to emerge both as dramatically economical and sweepingly passionate.
Like Manon, Werther is a romantic imbroglio. Adapted from a novel by Goethe, it is the tale of a poet, Werther, who consents to escort the beautiful Charlotte to a ball in the absence of her fiancé, Albert. True to the rules of operatic convention, they fall in love. Charlotte though remains true to her promise and returns to Albert, leaving Werther distraught.
Listen out for…
… the ecstatic moonlight duet in Act One, which seems to anticipate Puccini in its yearning beauty. Charlotte’s ‘letter scene’ at the start of Act Three builds into a marvellous, multi-coloured fifteen-minute scena for mezzo that is secured around dramatic exchanges with her younger sister Sophie (soprano). It is one of Massenet’s boldest and most thrillingly profound inspirations. Werther, meanwhile, is the most tortured of the composer’s male protagonists and thus a gift for any lyric tenor. In Act Three his anguished reading of poetic verses, “Pourquoi me réveiller”, is justly popular as a recital showpiece.
Who’s in it?
Sir Richard Eyre’s acclaimed new production features superstar tenor Jonas Kaufmann in the title role alongside French mezzo Sophie Koch, who makes her Met début as Charlotte. Lisette Oropesa and David Bižic appear as Sophie and Albert respectively. The young Frenchman Alain Altinoglu conducts.
When’s it on?
The Met’s Werther will be broadcast globally, live in HD, on Saturday 15 March. Massenet’s opera is an intimate drama that’s writ large and played out within epic orchestrations, so an emotionally absorbing HD experience is assured.
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The construction team on the £61m Elizabeth Tower renovation project at the Houses of Parliament has a strong female representation. Ahead of International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June, CM spoke to some of the women working on one of the UK’s highest-profile heritage projects.
The women working at Big Ben
Back row (left to right) Charlotte Claughton (Strategic Estates), Ellie Daniel (Cliveden Conservation), Isobel Brodrick (DBR), Debs Russell (Cliveden Conservation), Andrea Walker (Cliveden Conservation), Polly Westlake (Cliveden Conservation), Anthea McDermott (Currie & Brown), Tessa Blundy (Strategic Estates), Farren Parker (PHD), Tih Nee Tan (Strategic Estates), Jessica Nguyen (Strategic Estates), Hannah Baldwin (Strategic Estates), Áine Downie (Strategic Estates)
Front row (left to right) Kalypso Kampani (Cliveden Conservation), Rosemary Sunderland (Cliveden Conservation), Karina Oyo (Strategic Estates), Heather Oakley (Strategic Estates), Renata Valnarova (Strategic Estates)
Charlotte Claughton, client-side senior project leader, UK Parliament Strategic Estates
Charlotte Claughton has to juggle the considerations of numerous stakeholders, while overseeing multi-discipline consultant teams and contractors, liaising with everyone from the police to the yeoman usher.
She says: “The refurbishment works must be carefully scheduled around the business of the House of Commons and the Lords. For example, division routes to MPs’ offices must be maintained in case a vote is called in the Commons. This is particularly challenging as the only entrance to the Elizabeth Tower and the contractor’s site compound borders the offices to the Shadow Cabinet.”
Tih Nee Tan, electrical engineer, UK Parliament Strategic Estates Design Authority
Tih Nee Tan maintains parliamentary electrical design standards, undertakes stakeholder engagement on technical matters and reviews all active projects on the estate to check for compliance and quality of installations.
Her job is made more complex thanks to the variety of legacy and new systems which need to be integrated. “I’m helping by listening to stakeholders and gathering feedback on what is essential for current operations. This will enable future integration of other features in forming a technical brief to the design team,” she says.
Johanna Berntsson-Ärje, fire engineer, UK Parliament In-house Services
Johanna Berntsson-Arje has an “interesting challenge” balancing the safety of the building’s occupants with the need to protect the Grade-I listed Elizabeth Tower from fire. She is responsible for reviewing technical proposals and ensuring compliance with national and parliamentary standards.
“The tower is approximately 100m tall but has not currently got any facilities to assist firefighters needing to access the upper floors to fight a fire,” she says. She is working with the project team and London Fire Brigade to improve firefighting access and ensure safe evacuation.
Shauna Farrell, construction manager, Sir Robert McAlpine
Shauna Farrell, who oversees around 15 trades and four engineers, must manage the constraints of the small footprint of the building and the scaffold access.
There are multiple elements to consider, with internal refurbishments including installing a lift and M&E upgrades, along with refurbishing the roof structure, stonework and clock faces.
Detailed planning of overlapping activities is key: “To facilitate the installation of the scaffold from the clock faces up to the spire, we had to remove sections of the cast iron roofs out of sequence in order to install beams through the building for stability.”
Clare Hartley-Marjoram, engineer, Sir Robert McAlpine
Clare Hartley-Marjoram manages the sequencing and quality assurance of a variety of subcontracts, through their design development, offsite manufacture and installation.
Her job includes about 10,000 external stone repairs, and squeezing a passenger lift into the old vent shaft using a slim, 65m scaffold tower.
“A point-cloud survey of the masonry ventilation shaft showed us exactly where existing obstructions are, and confirmed the lean from plumb. This leaves a tiny clear vertical zone to squeeze the lift car and its steel structure into,” she says.
Tessa Blundy, deputy head of architecture and heritage, UK Parliament Strategic Estates
A member of the principal architect’s team, Tessa Blundy is responsible for ensuring that any alterations to the 17 listed buildings in the estate, which has 22 buildings in total, is of appropriate design and use of materials, approved under planning legislation and executed to a high standard of workmanship.
She says: “Challenging aspects of the proposal were the insertion of the lift, including openings in the historic building fabric, a new glazed enclosure at belfry level, and the introduction of additional mechanical and electrical services for fire safety.”
Claire Rae, assistant project leader, UK Parliament Strategic Estates
A mobile crane with a puncture is a typical example of the unexpected challenges Claire Rae faces as she manages operational issues arising from the refurbishment of the Elizabeth Tower and liaises with internal stakeholders to advise on the impact to others on the site.
She seeks permissions to allow planned activities to continue, as well as ensuring that work doesn’t introduce any security risks to the estate, which means working closely with security and parliamentary logistics to ensure agreement with all proposals.
Everyone working on site has to be security cleared, which can sometimes be a challenge on a tight schedule. “When constructing the scaffolding, the relationships we developed made the process easier, even when one of the cranes we used developed a puncture,” she explains.
Anthea McDermott, senior cost consultant, Currie & Brown
As a chartered quantity surveyor, Anthea McDermott has to keep the budget rock steady. Leading post-contract management, she works closely with the project team to manage the risk profile and its impact on cost, as well as with the contractor in order to mitigate and reduce the impact of change.
If anything is likely to make the numbers start to crumble, it’s the stonework repairs to the facade. “Close inspection and complete scheduling of repairs weren’t possible until the scaffold had been fully erected,” she explains.
In these days of ‘equality’ why is this even ‘news’. Do you propose to interview all the men working on this project?
Mike Williams , 10 March 2020
So sorry you can’t find it in yourself to be more supportive Mike Williams. Well done Construction Manager for publishing noteworthy information showcasing equal opportunities in practice. And an even bigger well done to all those supporting the refurbishment of Elizabeth Tower.
Charlotte Simmonds, 10 March 2020
Anthea McDermott states close inspection of the facade was was not possible until traditional scaffolding had been erected( very costly) .
I understand drones and modern technology have a capacity to provide detailed information of a facade so that an experienced mason could identify areas that require attention for initial cost projections prior to expensive scaffold being erected.
I am however delighted that so many females have entered the Industry and some are also working on this prestigous project
John Anthony, 10 March 2020
Mike Williams: as usual, if men aren’t the centre of everything you throw another mantrum. This man is all over the internet, wailing about poor downtrodden men. Give it a rest mate.
Helena Wojtczak, 10 March 2020
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Carnival's Mardi Gras (Photo: Carnival Cruise Line)
Construction Delay Forces Carnival to Cancel First 8 Mardi Gras Cruises
Larry Bleiberg
By Larry Bleiberg
(10:30 a.m. EST) -- Carnival has had to cancel the first eight sailings of its highly anticipated new cruise ship, Carnival Mardi Gras, due to shipyard delays. The line is now scheduled to take delivery in late October, with its first sailing leaving Port Canaveral on November 14.
The first eight sailings, which were scheduled to start August 31, included European, transatlantic and New York-based itineraries and four Port Canaveral itineraries.
Carnival said it is offering affected passengers a full refund and 25 percent credit on a future cruise. If they rebook a cruise by February 18, they will also receive an additional $100 onboard credit per person.
The cruise line says delays were announced by the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where the 180,000-gross-ton ship is under construction.
"We have been working closely with Meyer Turku executives to keep the Mardi Gras delivery on schedule, and while we deeply regret disappointing our guests, this change in the delivery date is required to make sure all of the ship's systems, features and technology will be fully operational, so that we can give our guests the vacation they expect," said Ben Clement, Carnival Cruise Line's senior vice president of newbuild, in a statement. "Our commitment is to deliver a great and innovative ship, and Mardi Gras will definitely be that when it arrives in North America."
Posters on Cruise Critic's message boards were disappointed by the news.
"This stinks," wrote DaisyGirl55. "I was so excited to celebrate my retirement with a repositioning cruise out of New York … Yes, I can book another cruise, but it will not be anywhere near the experience I was so looking forward to."
Writing on his Facebook page, Carnival brand ambassador John Heald said: "All of us are so, so sorry to disappoint those guests who have had their sailings cancelled … I realize that many of you booked the ship based on what I have posted about her and to cruise with me on that first cruise and her trans-Atlantic. So, I want to offer my personal apologies as well. Thanks for your understanding."
When it debuts, the 5,200-passenger ship will be the largest vessel in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. It will boast the first roller coaster and first Emeril Lagasse restaurant at sea, and feature six themed "zones," including the French Quarter, Summer Landing, Grand Central and the Ultimate Playground.
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State Capitol Police dispatched to state Senate leader’s Norwalk home
Ken Dixon Sep. 3, 2020 Updated: Sep. 3, 2020 6:01 p.m.
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1of3State Sen. Bob Duff, of Norwalk, spoke during a 2019 news conference with Gov. Ned Lamont, left, and other state lawmakers.Photo: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
2of3Norwalk Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik said Thursday he was unaware of reasons why State Capitol Police were assigned to a security detail at the home of veteran state Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, who says he was spat at and intimidated by as many as 30 Norwalk cops over a police accountability bill that was approved by the General Assembly in July.Photo: Erik Trautmann / Hearst Connecticut Media
3of3Norwalk Mayor Harry RillingPhoto: Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
The State Capitol Police have dispatched security details to the Norwalk home of Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff in the wake of allegations that police officers tried to intimidate the veteran member of the General Assembly over recent police accountability legislation.
A Capitol Police vehicle was stationed at Duff’s house Wednesday night and again Thursday morning, as part of the agency’s mission to protect lawmakers and investigate threats.
It’s unclear whether the presence of Capitol Police were limited to security, or also part of a probe into the allegations of incidents that at Norwalk police headquarters from officers opposed to a bill Duff supported in the state Senate.
Commentary: Why Bob Duff won’t ask for police union endorsement
By Ken Dixon
State Senate leader: Police officer spat at me over legislation
Capitol Police Chief Luiz Casanova ordered the security presence after Hearst Connecticut Media reported of a July 24 incident in which police officers shouted expletives at Duff, then visiting Norwalk Police headquarters the day after the state House of Representatives approved a wide-ranging bill banning choke holds, opening disciplinary records and setting standards that could bar rogue officers from ever serving again in Connecticut law enforcement.
During that visit in which he met with the executive board of the police union, Duff said he was greeted in the building by expletives from officers, was spat at by an officer, escorted from the building by a senior officer, then intimidated in the parking lot by as many as 30 officers.
In a statement Thursday morning, Capitol Police said extra patrols and safety were extended to Duff’s home, where for weeks after the Senate passed the legislation on July 28, Duff has said, a driver regularly passed by shouting expletives that could be heard by his family.
“This measure was taken as a precautionary step to aid in safety and protection,” Capitol Police said. “This patrol is not the result of any specific threat or incident and there is no reason for concern on behalf of the neighborhood or community. State Capitol Police, and all police departments, are committed to providing assistance and a safe community.”
Norwalk Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik said Thursday morning that he did not know why Capitol Police were at Duff’s home.
“I don’t have any information other than we were made aware they may be in the area,” Kulhawik said in an email.
Kulhawik and Duff have a meeting on the issues scheduled for Friday. Duff on Thursday was unsure of the State Capitol Police’s involvement beyond the obvious presence at his home.
“The State Capitol Police are a wonderful and dedicated group of men and women,” Duff said Thursday morning. “I cannot comment on the measures these professional officers take to ensure the safety of those they are sworn to protect.”
Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, the city’s former police chief, said Thursday that he had heard conflicting stories out of the encounters in headquarters, and has seen some social media posts that seem to be fueling further bad blood.
“It is quite clear there was tension and unfortunate incidents at the police department on the day of Senator Duff’s visit,” Rilling said in an email.
“I have already spoken with Chief Kulhawik who is looking into this matter. “I am hopeful there can be a civil resolution to this situation. All of the social media comments are counterproductive to finding a resolution,” Rilling wrote. “If necessary, I will facilitate a meeting between Senator Duff and the Police Union Executive Board. This is very disruptive and it is imperative we resolve this once and for all so we can move forward.”
It was at the time of a meeting between police union officials and Duff in headquarters on July 24, when the incidents began and escalated.
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Republicans sue to stop Wisconsin vote certification
Scott Bauer
Published Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:23PM EST Last Updated Tuesday, November 24, 2020 5:44PM EST
Recount observers look at a screen during a Milwaukee hand recount of Presidential votes at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wis., on Nov. 20, 2020. (Nam Y. Huh / AP)
MADISON, WIS. -- Republicans filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking the Wisconsin Supreme Court to block certification of the presidential election results even as a recount over U.S. President-elect Joe Biden's win over President Donald Trump is ongoing.
The lawsuit echoes many of the same arguments Trump is making in trying, unsuccessfully, to have tens of thousands of ballots discounted during the recount. The lawsuit also rehashes a claim that a federal court rejected in September that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg tried to “illegally circumvent Wisconsin absentee voting laws” through grants awarded by a non-profitcentre he funds.
At least 10 cases have been filed across the country seeking to halt certification in parts of all of key battleground states, including lawsuits brought by the Trump campaign in Michigan and Pennsylvania. So far none have been successful.
Wisconsin's election results are scheduled to be certified Dec. 1.
The Wisconsin lawsuit was filed by attorney Erick Kaardal, a former Minnesota Republican Party official who also represented rapper Kanye West in his unsuccessful lawsuit attempting to get on the ballot in Wisconsin. Kaardal represents a conservative group called the Wisconsin Voters Alliance and a host of Republican voters.
Kaardal also filed an unsuccessful federal lawsuit in Wisconsin that attempted to block $6.3 million from being awarded to five heavily Democratic cities from the non-profit Center for Technology and Civic Life, which is primarily funded by Zuckerberg and his wife. A judge tossed the lawsuit that argued the money amounted to bribery to bolster Democratic turnout in Green Bay, Kenosha, Madison, Milwaukee and Racine.
Many of the same arguments alleging the money was illegally awarded and therefore the election results should be nullified are being made in the new lawsuit in state court.
Other claims mirror those by Trump's campaign. Those claims allege absentee ballots should not have been counted where election officials filled in missing information on the certification envelope that contains the ballot and that voters who identified as “indefinitely confined” were lying to avoid the state's photo ID law.
The Wisconsin Elections Commission advises clerks that they can fill in missing information on the ballot envelopes, such as the address of a witness. That has been the practice for years, and it's never been challenged.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court this spring affirmed the state elections commission's guidance that it is up to each individual voter to decide whether they are indefinitely confined. More than 215,000 voters this year said they were confined, which allows them to cast a ballot without having to present a photo ID. The lawsuit says more than 96,000 self-identified confined voters should not count.
Biden won Wisconsin by 20,608 votes, but the lawsuit claims that more than 156,000 ballots should be tossed out.
The lawsuit alleges that more than 14,000 ballots “requested in the name of a registered Republican by someone other than that person” were cast and that more than 12,000 “Republican ballots” were returned but not counted. People do not register to vote by political party in Wisconsin so it is impossible to know how many Republicans or Democrats requested absentee ballots.
Reid Magney, spokesman for the Wisconsin Elections Commission, had no comment. A spokeswoman for the Wisconsin Department of Justice, which would defend against the lawsuit, had no immediate comment.
The lawsuit seeks to give the power to name presidential electors to the Republican-controlled Legislature. Wisconsin state law allows the political parties to pick electors, which was done in October. Once the election results are certified, which is scheduled to be done Dec. 1, those pre-determined electors will cast their ballots for the winner on Dec. 14.
The lawsuit comes as the recount in Milwaukee and Dane counties has resulted in very few vote changes. As of Tuesday morning, Trump had gained just 57 votes. Trump paid for a recount in only the two counties with the largest numbers of Democratic votes.
Nearly 400 absentee ballots cast in Milwaukee that were not opened on Election Day were discovered Tuesday, a mistake that the city's top elections official attributed to human error. The county board of canvassers voted unanimously to count the ballots as part of the recount.
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South Korea agency says North Korea executed people, shut capital
Hyung-Jin Kim
In this Nov. 15, 2020, file photo provided by the North Korean government, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attends a meeting of the ruling Workers' Party Politburo in Pyongyang, North Korea. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP, File)
SEOUL, KOREA, REPUBLIC OF -- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered at least two people executed, banned fishing at sea and locked down the capital, Pyongyang, as part of frantic efforts to guard against the coronavirus and its economic damage, South Korea's spy agency told lawmakers Friday.
Kim's government also ordered diplomats overseas to refrain from any acts that could provoke the United States because it is worried about President-elect Joe Biden's expected new approach toward North Korea, lawmakers told reporters after attending a private briefing by the National Intelligence Service.
One of the lawmakers, Ha Tae-keung, quoted the NIS as saying Kim is displaying "excessive anger" and taking "irrational measures" over the pandemic and its economic impact.
Ha said the NIS told lawmakers that North Korea executed a high-profile money changer in Pyongyang last month after holding the person responsible for a falling exchange rate. He quoted the NIS as saying that North Korea also executed a key official in August for violating government regulations restricting goods brought from abroad. The two people weren't identified by name.
North Korea has also banned fishing and salt production at sea to prevent seawater from being infected with the virus, the NIS told lawmakers.
North Korea recently placed Pyongyang and northern Jagang province under lockdown over virus concerns. Earlier this month, it imposed lockdown measures in other areas where officials found unauthorized goods and foreign currencies that were brought in, Ha cited the NIS as saying.
North Korea also made an unsuccessful hacking attempt on at least one South Korean pharmaceutical company that was trying to develop a coronavirus vaccine, the NIS said.
The agency has a mixed record in confirming developments in North Korea, one of the world's most secretive nations. The NIS said it couldn't immediately confirm the lawmakers' accounts.
North Korea has maintained that it hasn't found a single coronavirus case on its soil, a claim disputed by outside experts, although it says it is making all-out efforts to prevent the virus's spread. A major outbreak could have dire consequences because the North's health care system remains crippled and suffers from a chronic lack of medical supplies.
The pandemic forced North Korea to seal its border with China, its biggest trading partner and aid benefactor, in January. The closure, along with a series of natural disasters over the summer, dealt a heavy blow to the North's economy, which has been under punishing U.S.-led sanctions.
North Korea's trade with China in the first 10 months of this year totalled US$530 million, about 25 per cent of the corresponding figure last year. The price of sugar and seasoning has shot up four times, Ha quoted the NIS as saying.
North Korea monitoring groups in Seoul said the North Korean won-to-dollar exchange rate has recently fallen significantly because people found few places to use foreign currency after smuggling was largely cut off following the closure of the China border.
According to the NIS briefing, North Korea ordered overseas diplomatic missions not to provoke the United States, warning their ambassadors of consequences if their comments or acts related to the U.S. cause any trouble in ties with Washington.
North Korea's government has remained silent over Biden's election victory over U.S. President Donald Trump, with whom Kim held three summits in 2018-19 over the North's nuclear arsenal. While the diplomacy eventually stalled, the meetings helped Kim and Trump build up personal ties and stop the crude insults and threats of destruction they had previously exchanged.
Lawmaker Kim Byung-kee cited the NIS as saying that North Korea is displaying anxiety as its friendly ties with Trump become useless and it has to start from scratch in dealing with the incoming Biden administration.
Experts have been debating whether North Korea will resume major missile tests soon to try to get Biden's attention. During past government changes in the U.S., North Korea often conducted big weapons launches in an attempt to increase its leverage in negotiations with a new U.S. administration.
The NIS expects North Korea will hold a military parade ahead of a ruling party congress in January in a show of force timed with Biden's inauguration. North Korea is also likely to use the Workers' Party congress to lay out its basic policies toward the U.S., Kim Byung-kee cited the NIS as saying.
Kim Jong Un has said the congress, the first of its kind in four years, will set new state objectives for the next five years. In a highly unusual admission of its policy failure in August, the Workers' Party said North Korea's economy had not improved due to severe internal and external barriers and that its previous developmental goals had been seriously delayed.
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Students from another school board a bus outside Thorncliffe Park Public School in Toronto on Friday December 4, 2020. Toronto Public Health closed the school due to a COVID19 outbreak. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Experts call for community sacrifices to ensure COVID-19 safety in schools
Kids in British Columbia returned to public school after a two-week winter break last week
Jan. 10, 2021 4:30 p.m.
Schools shuttered by fears of a post-holiday pandemic surge reopen in many parts of the country Monday, but experts say keeping kids safe will depend on stepped-up control measures beyond the learning environment.
Thousands of students in Alberta, Quebec, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan are among those set to reunite after an extended break, depending on their region and age group.
In some regions, the return to class coincides with tighter precautions both in and out of the classroom.
Grade 1 and 2 students in Quebec will join older elementary students in having to wear masks on school buses and in common areas, while those in Grades 5 and 6 will have to wear masks in class, too.
The biggest news in Quebec has been the introduction of Canada’s first COVID-19 curfew, which prevents most residents from leaving home between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
It’s a significant clampdown that should help shield schools from rising community rates that have pushed cases, hospitalizations and deaths to worrisome highs, observers say.
“We have to start talking about other sacrifices that we as communities are willing to make if we want our children to return to school,” says Ashleigh Tuite, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
“I don’t love the idea of curfews or restricting movement but again, those are the sorts of measures that I think as adults we should be willing to take on if that means that will help reduce community transmission.”
Ontario was set to reopen elementary schools in the southern half of the province on Monday, but delayed that plan by two weeks due to staggering case counts and a worrisome rise in positivity rates among children.
Ontario’s chief medical officer of health said last week the positivity rate among tested children approached 20 per cent in early January for 12-13 year-olds, up sharply from 5 per cent in late November and early December.
A survey of provincial COVID-19 test results broken down by age also revealed lesser but still significant spikes for other age groups, including a jump to 16 per cent from 5 per cent for 4 to 11-year-olds, and a rise to 14 per cent from 6 per cent for 14 to 17-year-olds.
That’s in tandem with soaring infections that set a daily record of more than 4,200 reported cases Friday, although that included a backlog of about 450 cases.
Ontario has suggested further restrictions are on the way, and expressed a vague desire to introduce more school-based measures aimed at suppressing transmission rates, but no details have been released.
Coming up with the right balance of community-based and school-based restrictions is an imprecise science, says University of Manitoba virologist Jason Kindrachuk, but he says any steps to rein in broader infections help prevent the chance of outbreaks in class.
“We probably shouldn’t be talking about school closures if we’re not also talking about closures of all non-essential businesses and as well, offices,” Kindrachuk says from Saskatoon, where he’s working with the University of Saskatchewan’s Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre.
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But also key is better data to assess just how susceptible school children really are, he said, repeating calls for asymptomatic testing: “We don’t fully understand still to this day what transmission looks like in schools.”
Provincial lockdown measures have been extended in Alberta and Manitoba, while Saskatchewan has said it plans to review the status of its Christmas limits on gatherings and retail capacity.
Kids in British Columbia returned to public school after a two-week winter break last week, but there’s pressure there, too, to ramp up protections including mask mandates and physical distancing.
Teachers in the Fraser Health region are especially concerned about “schools where health and safety standards are inadequate, inconsistent, or unsafe,” the B.C. Teachers’ Federation said Friday in a release.
The federation is calling on provincial authorities to reduce density in schools, improve ventilation, make masks mandatory in all indoor spaces and ensure educators and school staff “are appropriately prioritized” for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Kindrachuk says the arrival of a more infectious COVID-19 variant from the U.K. further raises the stakes for infection control.
“Things don’t go from one day being kind of fine to all of a sudden being bad the next day,” he said. “There’s a slow escalation and then everything starts to hit that exponential phase where you’re not going up linearly, now you’re actually going up very, very precipitously.”
Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press
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CC Global: Beauty Is More Than Skin Deep – The Cars of Monaco’s Parking Garages
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Monaco has long been a haven all things exotic and expensive: its combination of lenient tax laws and a picturesque backdrop have rendered it the domain of the one-percenters for many years now. It should then come as no surprise that its streets are teeming with all sorts of rare and noteworthy automobiles: Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, and the like delight throngs of tourists with their sharp lines, loud paintwork, and burly exhaust notes. You would think, then, that this would be the perfect vacation destination for those interested in cars, but in reality it’s not quite all that.
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As I navigated through the boisterous crowds and busy streets, taking in my surroundings, the whole city seemed a lot more superficial than I had imagined it would. I felt as if I was walking in an endless loop down Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, in a place where people drive expensive cars not to enjoy them, but rather for other people to admire them. So while I did encounter many exotic cars, including many that I’d never even seen before, the whole experience was missing something.
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That something was the element of discovery, the thrill of spotting a rare car in the wild, the head-turning presence unusual cars commandeer in the streets of everyday life. In Monaco, none of these cars were head-turning anymore. Hell, they were using S-Classes as taxis. What seems so special when it’s the only one around becomes a new sense of normalcy, and then you realize you’re walking around in a sea of ostentatious wealth, and then it’s not so much fun anymore.
But it’s not that Monégasque beauty is only skin-deep; in fact, many of its treasures lie beneath its opulent surface, tucked away in Monaco’s many parking garages. I first realized this not by seeking these hidden cars out, but rather as a result of trying to park in the train station parking garage. On my way down the many levels, searching for a parking spot, I noticed an old light blue sedan that clashed sharply with the late-model Mercedes and BMWs that comprised the majority of the parking lot’s tenants. I couldn’t identify it upon a glance, so after parking a level below I hiked my way back up to take look. It turned out to be this Renault Frégate.
We’ve never really covered the Frégate at CC, although it was alluded to in a recent article about rear-engined cars – the Frégate itself wasn’t rear-engined, but it was initially supposed to be, and the finished (front-engined) product was regarded as hastily-engineered and was ultimately a flop – while it sold in decent numbers for a few years after its introduction in 1951, the introduction of Citroën’s far-superior DS in 1955 terminally torpedoed the Frégate’s sales.
This particular model is equipped with Renault’s ‘Transfluide’ semi-automatic transmission, which was first introduced for the 1957 model year, and the grille identifies it as a 1959-60 model, which would make it one of only 5,390 Frégates produced during that two-year span.
Of note is the fact that there are no fewer than four ‘Transfluide’ logos present on this car (including a dedicated front logo), and just two mentions of ‘Renault’: a discrete badge on the back and a small inset in the front logo.
After concluding the day’s activities, I returned to where I had parked and decided I would peruse a few of the garage’s lower levels, where I ran across some vintage American iron.
The first was this bright yellow 1949 Dodge Wayfarer Roadster. 1949 Dodges were the first new Dodge design of the post-WWII era, and the Wayfarer was the base model, intended to be affordable and basic transportation. The roadster was just about the cheapest convertible money could buy at the time at $1,727 (about $18,000 in 2017 dollars), and 5,420 were built.
This Roadster also features a semi-automatic transmission, in the form of Dodge’s Fluid Drive.
Nearby the Wayfarer was this Willys Jeep, which at first glance seems to be a genuine army model, but I suspect it may be a recreation due to the presence of both a “U.S.A” type on the front hood and “Caution: Left Hand Drive: No Signal” on the rear (which should only be present in Jeeps assembled for RHD markets).
Nevertheless, it was an unexpected find.
Also present in this collection was this lovely Mercedes-Benz 220S convertible, one of just 2,178 made:
And this Autobianchi A112, also in near-perfect condition.
Just for fun, I decided to drive through one more parking garage before I left Monaco for good (this frivolous venture was enabled by the fact that these garages had free parking for the first hour), where I happened upon a couple of Italian classics.
The first was this Lamborghini Countach.
And the second (and final featured car) was also the most valuable: this Ferrari 330 GTC, dating back to around 1967. Equipped with a 4-liter V12 pushing out 300 horsepower and an independent rear suspension, it was just about the most desirable car around when it came out, and continues to be just as desirable today – these cars regularly change hands for upwards of half a million dollars.
Though these last couple cars are indeed Italian exotics, and though all of these (save the Frégate) are in near-concours condition, to me it felt more satisfying to see these vintage cars being cared for, rather than the countless brand-new sports cars that are only really purchased to show off. These classic cars are, without a doubt, the toys of the wealthy, but they’re unique enough even in Monaco that they turned my head, at least.
Posted June 29, 2017 at 10:13 AM
It looks like a perfect place for ayatollahs kids to take their stolen oil money upthere& have alot of fun.very afew people get rich by doing the right thing.most are thief or their dady is one.great cc by the way.thanks.
Thomas Merjanian
Great article. Do you have more pictures to show us? Love it, love it!
Except for the ‘automatique’, something about that Fregate appeals to me. But then, I also like Dauphines!
Happy Motoring, Mark
jeff n
From perhaps 10 years ago:
and at night…
Thus the phrase: Often, the upper crust of society id just a bunch of crumbs held together by dough.
Inside the casino which prohibited photography-this stealth cameraman managed some blurry ones.
J P Cavanaugh
Wow, that Renault Fregate is all new to me. As is the Transfluide automatique. Those would be interesting subjects for a story. I think this might be right up Tatra87’s alley. 🙂
And of all the American cars that could possibly be in a Monaco underground garage, it is the cheapest and dowdiest of them all, a Dodge Wayfarer. Another kind of Transfluide.
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Posted June 29, 2017 at 12:16 PM
A perceptive essay, and great treat, from The Professor. The Wayfarer was indeed intended as the entry-level Dodge in 1949, and was first built with side curtains; wind-up windows were a mid-year modification. The Fregate always looked like an homage to the 1949 Chevy (though the grille on this late example anticipates the Renault R4), and was already a somewhat uncommon sight when I was in school in Versailles in 1970-71. Monsieur Le Professeur is correct when he says the DS-19 hurt Fregate (yep, that’s Frigate) sales, but I wonder if the Peugeot 403, which also bowed in 1956, didn’t hurt. It offered almost as much room, and a more middle class image, for less money, and got better mileage with an engine around 30% smaller…
Posted June 29, 2017 at 3:13 PM
I’d like to think that a bright yellow Wayfarer would get more stares than just another late-model exotic. 😉
It definitely does. There is nothing exotic about a last-gen Bentley on the Riviera. A Dodge Wayfarer by contrast will be a guaranteed head-turner (and nobody will care or even notice how basic it was back in 1949).
And don’t get me started on this fine Fregate with just the perfect touch of authentic patina. By and large the car is a lemon (and the Transfluide transmission doesn’t help) but what a cool daily driver it must be. Who needs 550 hp to go to Nice for an evening drink.
I’ve been to Monaco too. If I had a billion… I still wouldn’t live there. The Renault and wilkys were interesting… But the 330 gtc is a stunner.
A 330 was featured on – believe it or not – the “Andy Griffith Show”. The one where he and Goober go to an auto show.
Paul Niedermeyer
The Fregate is quite a find, and very much making its first appearance at CC. I’ve never seen one in the flesh. Its resemblance to the Dauphine does not work well for it.
And I agree with another commenter that the Peugeot 403 was probably as much or more responsible for the Fregate’s poor showing than the DS/ID.
Bill Shields
I know I am probably starting to sound like a stuck record when I say this yet again, but it really makes my head spin to think what the back story must be for a 1949 Dodge Wayfarer to have gone from a 1949 Dodge dealership probably in the States to end up in a 2017 parking garage in Monaco,!
Shorewood Slim
It is quite possible to visit this area on a budget and enjoy yourself. There are reasonable places to eat and stay. Just remember someone is always watching you.
What clean, bright garages! There is a certain odor that transients provide to public garages I’ve used; I’ll bet that Monaco garages lack that feature.
Roger Carr
Wow, not quite what I expected when I stared to read this piece, but some great finds int here. A Fregate in that condition must be a rare thing. I can only recall seeing one, as a car show in France, and for some reason not giving it a lot of attention. The notion of it being planned as rear engined is new to me, though not that surprising given what Renault were up to then, and the styling is pretty annodyne. The DS and 403 surely had it in a pincer move.
And I certainly didn’t expect any classic american cars to be there
If the Jeep is some sort of mil-spec conversion, they went to the trouble of finding or fabricating a correct 9-slot grille. The post-war civilian Jeeps got the now universal standard 7-slot grille.
-nate
Posted July 3, 2017 at 11:08 AM
nice ! .
fwiw; fluid drive wasn’t any sort of automatic tranny ~ it was just a fluid couple attached to a regular three speed manual tranny and clutch .
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United States team named for Pan-Am Continental Mountain Bike Championships
Twenty-six athletes named to cross country and gravity squads
Todd Wells (Specialized) on a technical descent at the Wisconsin US Pro XCT race (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
Sam Schultz (Subaru Trek) leads teammate Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski through the singletrack at the 2010 Subaru Cup. Schultz went on to win his first Pro XCT contest in Wisconsin. (Image credit: Dave Reich)
Giant/Rabobank's Adam Craig stays cool with an ice vest before the start. (Image credit: EddieClarkMedia.com)
Heather Irmiger (USA) on the starting line (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
Team tactics helped Mike Broderick and Mary McConneloug get through the Trans Andes (Image credit: Trans Andes Challenge)
Katie Compton (Planet Bike) choosing not to take a clean bike at the pits. (Image credit: Dave McElwaine/trailwatch.net)
Twenty-six cyclists will represent the United States at the 2011 Pan American Mountain Bike Championships in Bogota, Colombia on April 1-3. USA Cycling announced the team on Thursday.
"The Continental Championships are a good chance for all of our riders to pick up valuable UCI points," said USA Cycling Mountain Bike and Cyclo-cross Program Director Marc Gullickson. "Especially the elite men's cross country squad, who will use this as an opportunity to boost our nation's ranking as we try to qualify the maximum three riders for the Olympic men's cross country race in London."
Four men earned automatic nomination to the elite men's cross country squad as the top Americans in the UCI's individual standings as of March 1: Todd Wells (Specialized), Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski Subaru-Trek), Sam Schultz (Subaru-Trek), and Adam Craig (Rabobank Giant). Wells is the top-ranked American in 10th while Horgan-Kobelski, Schultz, and Craig are 39th, 42nd, and 68th respectively. Michael Broderick (Kenda-Seven-NoTubes), Jeremiah Bishop (Cannondale Factory Racing), and Troy Wells will also be part of the team as discretionary selections.
After Willow Koerber (Trek World Racing) and Georgia Gould (Luna Pro Team) declined their automatic nominations due to conflicts with team training camps, the elite women's squad for Bogota was whittled down to a strong trio. Two-time Olympian Mary McConneloug (Kenda-Seven-NoTubes), who was an automatic selection as the second American (after Koerber) in the UCI's individual standings, will lead the team. Heather Irmiger (Subaru-Trek), who is ranked 18th by the UCI, and discretionary nominee Katie Compton (Planet Bike-Stevens Bikes), who is ranked 41st by the UCI, will join McConneloug on the women's squad.
"It's unfortunate that Willow and Georgia won't be able to make it, but we'll have strong teams regardless for both the men's and women's events," Gullickson said. "I expect we will challenge for the win in both events."
USA Cycling is also fielding a solid Under 23 squad for the event. Russell Finsterwald (Subaru-Trek) and Stephen Ettinger (BMC MTB Development Team), who grabbed automatic nominations as the top two Under 23 males in the UCI standings, will lead the team. Discretionary picks Jack Hinkens (BMC Mountain Bike Development Team) and Kerry Werner (Lees-McRae/BMC Mountain Bike Development Team) are also on the roster.
As winner of the Division I women's cross country contest at the USA Cycling Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships last year, Erica Zaveta (BMC Mountain Bike Development Team) will be the lone Under 23 woman to race for the US in Bogota.
Chris Van Dine will lead the American gravity contingent. After finishing sixth in last year's Continental Championship downhill contest, Van Dine will be looking for a podium spot this time around. He'll be joined by Ethan Quehl, Luciano Worl, Michael Buell, Kyle Thomas and Dante Harmony, as well as USA Cycling Professional Mountain Bike gravity Tour standouts Heikki Hall, Mitch Ropelato (SPS North America), and JD Swanguen.
In the elite women's downhill competition, Katie Holden will try to defend her continental title from a year ago. The reigning Pan American champion will be joined by USA Cycling Mountain Bike National Championships silver medalist Jacqueline Harmony.
"I expect our gravity team to be one of, if not the, strongest team at the event," Gullickson said.
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Launch of Bicycle Repair Man franchise at the London Bike Show
Keith Bingham January 11, 2011 5:27 pm
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Bikefixers is the name of a mobile bicycle repair service franchise being launched at the London Bike Show on Thursday (January 13).
That famous Monty Python Flying Circus sketch, Bicycle Repair Man, could at last becoming of age.
Bikefixers is the idea of Solihull cycling enthusiast and businessman Jerry Toher who, inspired by his wife Claire who ran into all sorts of problems trying to get her bike fixed, hit on the idea of home visits.
When she rang round, other shops were either fully booked or too far away for her to get too. Her bike wouldn’t fit in their car and she had to hire a 4x 4. She could have done with a being able to call out a mechanic! Her husband decided to act.
“We ran a successful pilot locally and received 20 to 30 replies from a leaflet drop. That told us this could be successful,” said Toher. He’s offering a 25 per cent discount to £15k as the franchise fee to the first 20 who take up the offer. He’s thinking big, seeking to roll this out nationally.
Bikefixers will come to your home or work place at a time to suit. If they can’t fix the bike on the spot and need to take it away, they will leave you with a temporary replacement.
The franchise buys a plain white van and will be supplied with branding to stick on it. Tools, uniform, training, parts and stock, will be supplied.
With the cycling increasing in popularity week on week, and bike sales up year on year, he sees a great future for the roving mechanics, especially with customers who have bodged the assembly of cheap bikes bought from supermarkets!
“We want to ensure that across the country when Bikefixers arrive at a customers home we consistently deliver a great level of service and we believe that franchise owners, given their dedication and commitment are the best way of ensuring this happens,” says Toher.
For further information call Jerry on 07710 034037 or 01564 774472
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Even today the true heart of the city of Madurai is the great Meenakshi Amman Temple that is a celebration of the romance of the Princess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar. Meenakshi means the fish-eyed goddess and an aspect of goddess Parvati. Sundareswara, the handsome lord, is an aspect of the great god Shiva. It is impossible to trace back the history to an exact date but Madurai has been a centre of the worship of Meenakshi-Sundareswarar at least from the early years of the first millennium.
The story of Meenakshi begins with the Pandyan King Malayadhwaja and Queen Kanchanmala who performed a yagya to beg the gods for a son. Instead a girl appeared from the yagya fire. The princess was considered to be an incarnation of the goddess Parvati but was born with three breasts. The gods advised the royal couple to bring up their daughter as the heir to the throne and the astrologers predicted that the third breast would disappear when Meenakshi met her husband.
When her father died, young Meenakshi became the queen and began an expedition of conquests that took her to the north. Leading her army and after conquering many kingdoms, when the warrior queen reached Swarga in the Himalayas she came into conflict with the gods. As they were losing the battle the gods requested Shiva to save them and when Shiva appeared on the battlefield Meenakshi’s third breast vanished and she knew she had finally found her husband. Meenakshi requested Shiva to marry her and he very benignly consented.
Shiva told her to return to Madurai and wait for him. He arrived eight days later in the resplendent form of Sundareswarar, the Handsome Lord and married the beautiful Meenakshi in a magnificent ceremony called Thirukalyanam. Lord Vishnu appeared riding on a golden horse to give the bride away. Later the divine couple had a son called Subramanya also called Kartikeya. Later Subramanya will also celebrate his own marriage at Madurai.
DIVINE SONS: Meenakshi and Sundareswarar’s two sons Kartikeya and Ganesha are also popular deities here. Kartikeya is also called Skanda, Murugan and Subramanya. He is the god of war and the commander-in-chief of the army of the gods or devas. During the marriage celebration of his parents he leads the wedding procession in his chariot. Ganesha is also called Vinayaka and is present is all the important temples as the god of good fortune.
So in Madurai Shiva is not the ascetic mountain living wanderer, smeared in ashes and with matted hair. Here he is a benevolent householder with a family, clad in jewels and silks. He is the consort of the queen because in Madurai it is Meenakshi who still rules the land and has a special place in the heart of the people. Here, in sculpture and paintings, the divine family is depicted as of Sundareswarar, Meenakshi, Skanda and Vinayaka.
The Meenakshi Temple is dedicated to both the god and goddess and each has a separate shrine called the Amman and Swamy koyils. Warrior-princess, queen and goddess, Meenakshi has welcomed millions of pilgrims to her shrine through the centuries and she is always worshipped first. To her devotees she is simply Amman, the mother and they come believing she is the most generous of all the deities and that if you ask with faith and a clear heart she will answer their prayers.
The Great Goddess
In Hindu mythology the gods are only active through their consorts, called the devis. The goddess is the embodiment of nature and it is the devis who keep this world moving. She is the fecund earth and a symbol of fertility and she is the most generous in answering your prayers. The great Mother Goddess is called Mahadevi and is believed to be the shakti or power of the gods. She is the life force that animates the world and is both generous and creative as also a fierce opponent of evil and when faced by evil she is transformed into a warrior like the great goddess Durga.The word ‘Devi’ simply means the Goddess and she has many aspects from the benign to the angry. The Devi is like the power of nature and Hindus have imagined her in many varied ways – as Parvati the kind mother, Annapurna the generous provider of food and also as the strong, the ruthless fighter Durga who protects the earth from evil and Kali who is both angry and destructive. As in Madurai, the worship of the Devi is intimately intertwined with the worship of Shiva as they are at the heart of the universe as Purusha and Prakriti – spirit and nature.The devi is also the consort of the gods. She is Saraswati the consort of Brahma, Lakshmi of Vishnu and Gauri of Shiva. The many myths and tirthas of the Devi can be found in the Markandeya and Devi Bhagavat Puranas and the books of praise called the Chandi and Devi Mahatmyas. The gods have their devotees but it is the Devi who is worshipped everywhere, in every village and town. As the mother of all creation she is the primal deity of the land.Meenakshi of Madurai is thus part of a huge universe of female power and most of the goddesses are imagined as the ideal of beauty. Eyes are a concept of beauty in Hindu mythology and Meenakshi forms a trinity of powerful goddesses who are praised and worshipped for their mesmerising eyes – Meenakshi, the fish-eyed devi of Madurai; Vishalakshi, the big-eyed devi of Varanasi and Kamakshi, the love-eyed devi of Kanchipuram. What makes Meenakshi unique is that she is not just a gentle goddess, she is also a warrior goddess like Durga and Kali.
A Blessed Pilgrimage
The pilgrim circuit of Rameswaram – Madurai – Kanya Kumari is an ancient one. Madurai is among the many shrines dedicated to the various aspects the Mahadevi, the great Mother Goddess.Madurai is in the centre of a very sacred space. It is the seat of a Devi and the nearby Kanya Kumari is also a shrine to the goddess. A small journey away is the pilgrimage of Rameswaram whose landscape is deeply intertwined with the Ramayana and the story of Lord Rama’s invasion of Lanka. It is also a Chaar Dhaam of Vishnu and the Ramanathaswamy Temple has a jyotirlingam.The Daiwik Hotels in Madurai and Rameswaram welcome you to a complete spiritual experience where you can worship Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and his avatar Rama and the Devi during your pilgrimage.
A GODDESS OF MANY NAMES:
Some of the many names by which Mahadevi is worshipped: Adya Shakti. Uma, Sati, Parvati, Gauri, Chandika, Chamunda, Kali, Durga, Ishani, Annapurna, Girija, Rudrani, Bhairavi, Ambika, Vijaya, Kaushiki, Kamakshi, Meenakshi, Vishalakshi, Sarva Mangala, Shakhambari, Tara, Bhairavi, Jagaddhatri.
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Device Detection Explained.
An e-Book by ScientiaMobile
Device Detection is technology that identifies what type of mobile devices are accessing an organization's website. That organization can run device detection in real time, or run it as post-processing data analysis. By using device detection, these companies can deliver improved mobile web user experiences to end users, target advertising, improve analytics of web access data, and accelerate images load times.
In this website, we illustrate the details of Device Detection, the problems it solves and how companies can move from theory to practice with WURFL, the leading Device Detection solution employed by major Internet Companies such as Facebook, Google, Amazon, Akamai and many others.
The Problems Solved by Device Detection
Online users access content with a variety of browsers and devices. When the web was born almost 30 years ago, the idea was that any user could access any web page with any browser.
Yet nobody in the 90's, including those in the academic and research world, could foresee that people would browse the web on tablet, smartphones, smart TVs or even their wrist watches. Nor could they see a world of apps coming.
When you visit a website with your phone, you expect to find the same information that you would find while browsing from your desktop computer. Today's online content generally meets that expectation, but this does not come for free. Behind content that works on all web clients, there is the effort of engineers who strive to make that content adapt to a great variation of devices and browsers. This is the area where Device Detection comes into play. Knowing which devices your users have in their hands is key to tailoring the content to the capabilities of their devices (web optimization), serving targeted ads in the right formats (Ad Tech use-cases) and deciding which services to launch in the future based on "device demographics".
Basics of Device Detection
Web browsers request online content with a mechanism called HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol).
Note: An HTTP request is essentially a computer-friendly way for a computer to request a page (be it a static document or a dynamically generated bit of content) available on a different computer, i.e. the web server.
HTTP requests almost invariably come with a field (a 'header' in HTTP speech) called user-agent. The user-agent field is supposed to communicate which web browser is requesting content. But this is where things got a bit messy already in the 1990s. While the user-agent header effectively allocated a slot for this key bit of information, what to write in that slot was left as a free-for-all exercise. The result was confusion right from the start (i.e. from when just a handful of desktop web browsers existed). Such confusion only grew worse with the advent of mobile devices, as the need for recognizing the features of browsers and devices became the most pressing for content providers across the globe.
This is the context in which an engineer named Luca Passani started WURFL, the Wireless Universal Resource File, in the early 2000s. WURFL is what many commonly call a DDR, or Device Description Repository. Luca identified the need for mobile developers to correctly detect device properties in order to serve the right content, analyze device capabilities, and support the right User Experience (UX) for all end users.
Note: While Luca was not the only one to see the problem, the industry believed that the problem was soon to be fixed by the inevitable standardization in the field. Luca perceived that no standard solution was in sight. Standard solutions are easy to implement when there is agreement on what to do among stakeholders. This was never the case with mobile devices and mobile browsers.The requirements of users, device manufacturers and content providers were often clashing. For example, content providers would offer scaled down versions of their services to mobile users, while certain users and browser manufacturers would be willing to go out of their way to escape the "mobile ghetto" and access the fully-fledged version of a website. More about this later.
Luca realized that devices needed to be categorized and recognized in real time by services and designed the framework that would allow precise mapping between a user-agent string and the complete profile that describes a device's capabilities. WURFL, the Wireless Universal Resource File, was born, originally as an Open-Source product in the early 2000s. In 2011 WURFL became a commercial product thanks to ScientiaMobile Inc, the company co-founded by Luca. Identifying mobile devices properly had become a big enough problem for multiple industries. That was the time when the WURFL DDR turned into a commercial-grade offering, with engineering, analysts and support teams behind it.
The problem of user-agent ambiguity is a real one. We will illustrate it with a few examples. The article we mentioned above already explained how all web browsers (including the ones from Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox and Opera, in addition to Netscape) ended up adopting a user-agent string that starts with "Mozilla", short for "Mosaic Killer". Mosaic was the name of the very first major web browser. When Netscape introduced a better browser, they named it "Mosaic Killer".
From that moment, all following browsers adopted the "Mozilla" string to prevent "segregation", i.e. receiving lesser versions of the web content from sites that were reserving a special treatment to the Netscape browser.
Since those days in the 90's, desktop web browsers have had user-agent (UA) strings that looked something like this:
When the first internet-enabled devices came to market, they used to announce themselves with user-agent strings that were unambiguous and easy to make sense of. For example, content providers were able to easily recognize the popular (at the time) Nokia N80 by its UA string:
NokiaN80-1/1.0552.0.7 Series60/3.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1
That was also the time when certain mobile browser manufacturers figured that this user-agent also allowed some content providers to send mobile-specific content to the device. This was not necessarily what they wanted. Opera, for example, preferred fully-fledged web pages that they could transform into long columns for users to scroll through (and if the user-experience was poor, so be it). In order to avoid "mobile segregation", UA strings started to look something like this (Opera running on a Nokia N80):
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Symbian OS; Nokia N80/; 9712) Opera 8.65 [ru]
While it was technically still possible to recognize a Nokia device for whoever tried hard enough with specific logic, this approach would fool the overwhelming majority of websites into believing that they were dealing with a desktop web browser.
It did not take long before Nokia and others adopted the same approach in order to escape mobile segregation. A few months later, also the Nokia stock browser would blithely lie about its identity (the Nokia N95 was the successor of the Nokia 80):
Mozilla/5.0 (Symbianos/9.2; U; Series60/3.1 NokiaN95/10.0.014; Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1) AppleWebKit/413 (KHTML, like Gecko) Safari/413
Of course, this was not the end of it. Many content providers started to proactively chase the true identity of devices hiding behind obscure user-agent strings. After all they wanted to be in control of what their content looked like on different browsers and devices. The continuous battle between browser manufacturers and content providers to outsmart one another (along with the constant evolution of the device market) has led to the introduction of Device Detection.
WURFL was the first Device Detection framework and, still today, it remains the most popular by far, being used by all major Internet companies. The WURFL framework is a one-stop solution to maintain device detection in one place and make sure that it always stays updated with the latest and greatest knowledge of mobile devices released around the planet.
Use Cases for Device Detection
We mentioned that Internet content providers are the main users of Device Detection. Let's look at its main use cases.
Web Optimization and Content Negotiation
Web Optimization is about recognizing mobile devices and their properties in order to serve different User Experiences (UX) to users. In some cases, a service may identify mobile devices and offer different versions of the content to them. This is called "content negotiation". After all, mobile users tend to be in a different context than people who browse the web on their laptops. It only makes sense that large companies want to deliver a great User Experience (UX) to their mobile users.
Note: in the past, some have objected to the idea that different content is served to mobile devices on the basis of a presumed "web unity". Experience, though, has demonstrated that the need to serve a different UX depending on the mobile context and the feature of the device is real.
There was a time when this was handled through an m-Dot strategy, i.e. making sure that an alternate website (typically available at a http://m.company.com URL) would intercept and serve content to mobile users. Recognizing and redirecting those users to the mobile site was a job for Device Detection.
Today the situation has somewhat changed. The arrival of Responsive Web Design (RWD) in 2010, along with the spread of smartphones has enabled "one-size-fits-all" websites, i.e. websites that serve the same HTML to all browsers, with "conditional CSS" in charge of performing the magic that "columnifies" web content on small screens (these conditional CSS are called CSS3 Media Queries).
Note: RWD has been somewhat simplified in the description above, but those are the main points.
Today, RWD has effectively replaced m-Dot websites for most major organizations. From an economic viewpoint, having a single HTML template outweighs the cost of maintaining a separate website and the infrastructure required for its support.
Of course, certain mobile-specific optimizations can only happen server-side. This has opened the way to RESS (2011), which stands for REsponsive web design and Server-Side components.
In short, RESS adopts all the advantages brought about by RWD, while avoiding a certain dogmatic approach by early RWD developer communities that called for avoidance of any kind of User-Agent detection in websites. The ability to contain all the front-end technology in HTML, CSS and JavaScript sounds great, but the reality is that Server-Side Rendering (SSR) can deliver huge gains in terms of download speed, page rendering speed and, ultimately, enhanced UX as compared to Client-Side Rendering (CSR).
The most impressive example of this is image optimization. Purely to convey the idea, while 300Kb images are commonly found on websites, mobile devices are better served with 30Kb versions of the same image. This has to do with download speed, rendering speed, device battery-life and general "responsiveness" to user events (clicking, scrolling, etc.).
ScientiaMobile offers solutions for this use case. ImageEngine will retrieve images from the customer's origin website, use WURFL Device Detection and other techniques to determine the optimal image size, format, and compression ratio, then resample the image for each specific device (or category of devices) and make those images available through a Content Delivery Network (CDN), greatly improving the UX for all users while reducing bandwidth.
Note: if you are not familiar with the concept of Content Delivery Network, this is infrastructure comprised of several servers at multiple Points of Presence (POPs) around the globe. These servers are usually referred to as Edge Servers. Large organizations will rely on CDN providers to cache their images and other content on their edge servers. Visitors to the organization's website will enjoy snappy downloads thanks to images being delivered from the closest edge server (as opposed to being retrieved from a server physically located across the globe).
While all companies generally want to improve their UX, this is an absolute must for eCommerce websites. Unnecessary page-load time has demonstrably negative impact on sales. Merchants want to speed up their load times. ImageEngine integrates seamlessly with your image management platform, and popular plugins such as Magento, WordPress, and virtually every other eCommerce platform that supports external CDNs for images.
Ad Tech: Device Detection for the Online Advertising Industry
Device Detection, and specifically WURFL, has been a key component in the advertising industry since AdMob (arguably the company that first created the infrastructure for mobile advertising) opened for business in 2006.
Initially, the main use of WURFL in Ad Tech was to determine (on the server and in real time) what the right size of a banner-ad should be based on the screen size and resolution of the requesting device. Soon after, Device Detection was responsible for one of the dimensions that Ad Networks were exposing to advertisers in its dashboards. Advertisers could now request that their media spend would be limited to users who own, for example, an Android 6.0 device or greater with NFC support.
Ad targeting happens along a multitude of dimensions, such as a user's location, gender and age. When it comes to device properties, most Ad Networks select a Device Detection solution as an alternative to reinventing the wheel. Being the Device Detection of choice for Facebook, Google, AWS, Akamai and many others, it goes without saying that WURFL is the most common selection in the Ad Tech industry. Not only is WURFL fast and scalable, but it is also tailored to the needs of an industry that relies heavily on avoiding false positives.
But there is more. Over the last few years, Ad Tech has grown to become a complex and sophisticated industry. Where we used to see a handful of Ad Networks, we now see DSPs, SSPs and Ad Exchanges.
Note: To provide some background on a pretty complex landscape, DSP stands for Demand Side Platform, i.e. companies that advertisers turn to in order to place their media spend on multiple publisher sites. Similarly, SSPs (Sell-Side/Supply-Side Platforms) aggregate publishers, i.e. those with popular website that have significant advertising space (called "inventory", in Ad Tech speech) to sell. Ad Exchanges may stay in the middle between SSPs and DSPs to serve the needs of all parties.
In the beginning, advertisers would need to go to Ad Networks to place their marketing campaigns on publishers' websites. This was a complex and time consuming process. Plus, publishers would often be left with significant unsold "inventory" (i.e. unclaimed advertising space) that they would prefer to sell cheaply instead of seeing it go to waste.
The solution came from the ability to sell unused inventory "programmatically", based on the same model used for real-time (RT) auctions in the financial world. Essentially, a user accessing a web page triggers a series of RT auctions for the advertising space on the page.
For example, DSPs would be seeing a programmatic object telling them that someone from a given IP is requesting a certain page with a device with a given user-agent string. Based on that information, DSPs would decide how much to offer in order to win that auction. Winners get to show their banners (Image, Adobe Flash program, video, etc.). This is called RTB or Real-Time Bidding. An organization called IAB is responsible for the standardization of the bidding format across the industry (OpenRTB specification).
While originally created to address the issue of unsold inventory, "Programmatic advertising" is now the standard way ads are sold on the Internet. And while not all advertising is RTB, a lot of it is.
This long, and hopefully informative, explanation was needed to explain the role of device detection in programmatic advertising. When a bid is received in the form of a JSON object, advertisers and DSPs will need to make the best use of the information they receive. Location and user profiling are important aspects to assess the true value of a bid, but so is the user-agent string, assuming one knows how to correlate it to a user's propensity to click on the add or perform an action that signals success.
Determining that a user-agent is actually a smartphone is one such piece of data. But DSPs can target even more effectively with device intelligence. A powerful example is the combination of a device's market price and its release date. Someone with a $900 device released in the last 4 months is more likely to pay for an App than someone with a 2 years old $600 device, and definitely more likely than someone with a 3 years old $200 device.
Device detection provides information that Ad Tech companies can use to build models and algorithms that better predict user behavior. In addition, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is just beginning to yield insights based on combining device intelligence with other data sources. WURFL continues to drive improved advertising across both the supply side and demand side of the industry.
Analytics: Making Sense of Your Logs
Everyone's business increasingly depends on data and data analysis. Organizations need to slice and dice their data looking for figures, patterns and correlations that guide their decisions. Device Detection is one of the dimensions along which data analysis happen. Companies will want to know how many of their users have tablets and smartphones, the breakdown of the different OSes and OS versions. Accurate Device Detection also enables a company to analyze their under-served devices (visitors with certain devices that are served a poor experience and thus don't tend to interact with content/services) and then tailor an experience to provider a better experience for those devices.
As an example of adoption of Device Detection for Analytics, the MOVR report (short for Mobile OverView Report) by ScientiaMobile is an example of how WURFL can be harnessed to gain great insight in one's web logs and device data.
Device Detection Solutions
Now that the main Device Detection use cases have been explained, it is time to look at the different technological solutions and how they relate to the use cases we have illustrated.
Different organizations have different needs. The programming language is often the key element that determines which DDR solution to adopt, but there may be others, such as Operating System, software architecture, reliance on a specific technology vendor and so on. Let's take a look at the different dimensions along which organizations may decide to acquire a Device Detection solution.
As far as programming languages go, certain enterprises have adopted the Microsoft technology stack. For those companies .NET is the framework and C# is almost invariably the language of choice. Many other enterprises have historically elected Java as their language of choice to avoid being tied to a single vendor. Other organizations still, particularly start-ups and cost-aware entities, go for PHP and the plethora of Open Source components that the LAMP stack brings with itself. More recently, languages such as Scala, Golang and Node.js have become the favorite of companies that look at languages with built-in multithreading support for scalability and ease of deployment according to recent Microservice-based paradigms.
Device Detection solutions are available for all the major languages we just mentioned.
While programming languages have been the key element for a couple of decades, this is not necessarily the case today. An interesting development over the past few years is that modern applications are now built as components that interact with one another. Actual programming is confined more and more to the pure business logic for each specific organization. "Reinventing the wheel" is the deadly sin nowadays. Historically, the database and the web server (or its glorified brother, the Application Server) were the two main components in most applications. That architecture is now called the monolith. More characters have entered the scene. Proxies, load balancers, log managers, caching proxies and CDNs, just to name a few, are the components that allow modern applications to scale all the way from an engineer's laptop to the virtualized infrastructure in the cloud that serves millions of users. In this context, it only makes sense that organizations are looking at ways to integrate Device Detection into their server instances of NGINX, Varnish Cache, HAProxy or Apache (again, just to name a few).
The software components we have just mentioned have been around for quite a few years. What is relatively new is the push for companies to abandon their own data centers in favor of virtualization (AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, just to name a few) and to adopt mechanisms to deploy their infrastructure with the power of Docker or similar "containerization" frameworks.
Companies that embrace Docker and Microservices are best served with a Device Detection solution that fits into those paradigms.
With these maps in mind, here is how different Device Detection frameworks address different needs.
On Premise Device Detection APIs
The first Device Detection use-cases appeared in the context of web programming and support for mobile devices. Companies needed a way to map HTTP requests to the features of the device and browser accessing their services. The obvious tool for this was an API (Application Programming Interface), namely a set of programming instructions that, given a HTTP request, could return the value of certain properties.
To illustrate this, we use pseudo-code:
import DeviceDetectionFramework;
device = DeviceDetectionFramework.getDevice(httpRequest);
property1 = device.getProperty("property_one");
property2 = device.getProperty("property_two")
if (property1 == "smarttv" && int(property2) >= 640) {
redirect("/largeSmartTv")
The spirit of this example is to show how certain HTTP clients can be directed to a specific UX tailored for them. It goes without saying that the number of possible examples is endless.
WURFL was the first Device Detection API. It comprises two components:
A data file containing device data (the wurfl.xml file).
An API, available in all major programming languages, to associate an HTTP request to device values just like in the example above.
The idea of isolating data into its own file was brilliant. As new devices hit the market at a constantly faster pace, updating applications to recognize new devices required a simple configuration update (a resource file) as opposed to a code update.
WURFL OnSite (On Premise APIs)
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-onsite-api-for-java/ (Documentation)
.NET:
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-onsite-api-for-net/
(Documentation)
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-onsite-api-for-php/
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-onsite-api-for-scala/ (Documentation)
Note: the initial versions of the WURFL APIs required manual updates of the Device Description file (wurfl.xml). Since 2015 this is no longer a requirement. Commercial users of the WURFL OnSite "on premise" API can have an automatic WURFL Updater pull newer device definitions automatically from their customer vault. ScientiaMobile releases updates on a weekly basis.
In addition to the module mentioned above, more languages are supported. While WURFL InFuze's core C API was originally developed to support integration of Device Detection with the infrastructure (see "device detection"-augmented Infrastructure below), it has also been adopted to support "on premise" APIs for more specialized languages:
Node.js:
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-infuze-module-for-node-js/
Golang:
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-infuze-module-for-golang/
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-infuze-module-for-ruby/
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/pywurfl-wurfl-infuze-module-for-python/
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-infuze-for-c/
"Device Detection"-Augmented Infrastructure
While an "on-premise" API is a valuable tool in many situations, large enterprises prefer to frame Device Detection as a System Administration module integrated with existing components such as the web server or the load balancer. In those cases, the component in question is "augmented" with Device Detection knowledge. HTTP requests travelling through the component are enriched with HTTP custom headers containing the value of the properties that are relevant for the business logic of the organization. Examples of this are provided here.
ScientiaMobile supports this usage through its WURFL InFuze product family.
WURFL InFuze products:
NGINX:
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-infuze-module-for-nginx/
NGINX Plus:
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-infuze-module-for-nginx-plus/
Varnish Cache:
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-infuze-module-for-varnish/
HAProxy:
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-infuze-module-for-haproxy/
Apache:
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-infuze-module-for-apache/
IIS:
www.scientiamobile.com/secondary-products/wurfl-infuze-module-for-iis/
This video from the 2017 NGINX conference in Portland, OR, shows Luca Passani illustrating how the NGINX module works and the general point of augmenting HTTP requests
Device Detection in the Cloud
In spite of the ease of use of "on premise" APIs, some organizations favor the Cloud model, i.e. using a simple local API that reaches out to a service in the Cloud to trigger the service logic. This way, organizations are no longer required to update the device definition file (albeit this process has been greatly simplified and automated by the availability of repository updaters).
While ScientiaMobile does not normally refer to the WURFL Cloud service as 'an API' (to avoid confusion with its OnSite API), the service does rely on users to install a local client API. These local APIs are referred to as "Cloud clients". Cloud clients, available for several programming languages, will speak to the service "under the hood" totally transparently to the API user.
WURFL Cloud:
www.scientiamobile.com/page/getting-started-with-wurfl-cloud
WURFL Cloud Clients:
www.scientiamobile.com/ wurflCloud/downloads
Device Detection in Microservice Architectures
As we mentioned above, a typical software architecture would place a database (with all the business information) in the middle, and have web applications, desktop applications and mobile apps dance around it. Today some refer to that architecture as "a monolith". While monolithic architectures have been common in the past, they tend to become a bottleneck in terms of maintenance, service availability and development (particularly in the case of geographically distributed engineering teams). The modern way to do things is to have components that work independently and just know the minimum that there is to know when it comes to interacting with other components in the system. This allows complex products to evolve with the support of different teams without the limitations posed by, for example, a database that only a few are allowed to touch. Once subsystems know how to cooperate with one another through an agreed protocol, different teams may pick different technologies for the job.
Adopting microservices comes with extra cost. In the case of large and complex applications that need to scale, this aggravation may well be worth it. Thanks to microservices, DevOps can deploy multiple instances of each subsystem, assign traffic to them, and support high levels of concurrent user traffic. In this context, some organizations may wish to have Device Detection be one such subsystem whose purpose is to attend the device detection needs of the entire system. While several different formats and protocols can fit the definition of Microservices, a very popular approach is to have subsystems speak to one another through an HTTP-based REST API and the exchange of JSON objects.
This is exactly the approach that ScientiaMobile has taken with its WURFL Microservice product:
In essence, a web server will be listening to other components that may need to know what the properties of a given device are. While those other components can speak HTTP directly to the REST server, local APIs (conceptually identical to the Cloud Clients mentioned above) will make interaction as simple as using a traditional on-premise API, including the added advantage of a local caching layer. This allows performances of tens of thousands of device detections per second or more in each of the subsystems accessing the component.
WURFL Microservice
Docker:
www.scientiamobile.com/page/wurfl-microservice-docker-device-detection
AWS Marketplace:
www.scientiamobile.com/products/wurfl-device-detection-microservice-aws/
Azure Marketplace:
www.scientiamobile.com/products/wurfl-microservice-for-azure
Google Cloud Platform Marketplace:
www.scientiamobile.com/products/wurfl-microservice-for-gcp
Device Detection and JavaScript
Web developers familiar with JavaScript tend to prefer JavaScript-only solutions to the issue of identifying browser feature. Over the years, the industry has graciously converged to the term Feature Detection to identify the JavaScript ability to determine quite a few browser properties from within the browser itself.
Without getting too technical, web developers can run JS tests like the following and determine that certain UX optimizations are supported by the current browser or device:
if ( awesomeNewFeature ) {
useAwesomeNewFeature();
fallBackToOldUserExperience();
Note: Modernizr is the "mother" of many Feature Detection frameworks that have appeared over time.
While Device Detection was the way to go for UX optimization back in a time when devices were not so powerful, smartphones and tablets have virtually equaled desktop browsers in terms of capabilities. Feature detection tends to go hand in hand with Responsive Web Design (mentioned above) toward the common goal of optimizing UX.
But not exactly everything can be achieved through JavaScript. In addition to so called undetectables (features whose support cannot be positively determined through JavaScript), JavaScript will have a hard time determining important aspects of the browser or device which may be relevant for UX and for analytics purposes. For example, a device make and model may not always be clear by looking at JavaScript. The actual form factor of the device in the hands of the user may also be equally hard to determine with JavaScript alone.
These are issues that Device Detection will have a better shot at handling, thanks to the considerable effort that goes into maintaining device profiles for each specific device in a DDR.
An interesting product in this regard is WURFL.js (pron: WURFL dot JS) by ScientiaMobile. WURFL.js unites the ease of importing a JavaScript library with the power of server-side Device Detection.
While ScientiaMobile warmly recommends signing up to use the free service (in order to be able to offer support to all users), using the tool is as simple as including this HTML line in your pages:
<script type="text/javascript" src="//wurfl.io/wurfl.js"></script>
From that moment, the JavaScript environment will be able to access JSON objects such as this one:
"is_mobile": true,
"complete_device_name": "Google Nexus 5x",
"form_factor": "Smartphone"
This means that programmers can exploit Device Detection from within JavaScript with constructs like:
if (WURFL.form_factor === "Smartphone") {
// targetSmartPhoneDevices();
Note: there is actually a bit more magic going on for certain devices. For example WURFL.js can also detect the actual hardware, e.g. iPhone 8 Plus, of iOS devices (a piece of information that iPhone user-agents carefully hide from developers) in most circumstances.
UX optimisation is not the only use-case the WURFL.js supports. The tool can also be easily integrated with Google Analytics (GA) to obtain detailed analysis of the traffic to one's website along device dimensions. For example, this tutorial gives detailed instruction on how detection of actual iPhone hardware can be added to Google Analytics. This will allow users to obtain nice GA reports such as this one:
WURFL.js is also available commercially with its Business Edition. The main differences with the free version are the number of properties offered and certain performance optimizations.
WURFL.js
Free Edition:
https://web.wurfl.io/#wurfl-js
WURFL.js Business Edition:
https://www.scientiamobile.com/page/wbe
Device Detection and Image Optimization
While discussing JavaScript above, we mentioned how certain problems are not solvable with a JavaScript only approach (or, at least, not satisfactorily) for everyone. The biggest issue in this sense is Image Optimization.
In spite of the improvements of devices and bandwidth, companies have figured out that, for example, a 300kb images, while suitable for the desktop web, is ill-suited for a mobile device. Always for example, a 30kb version would be better for that device. The actual time and bandwidth needed to download the image are only part of the problem. The other part is actual rendering time and how reactive the browser stays to user events (scrolling, zooming) when large images trigger a lot of calculations on those devices. Studies have revealed direct correlation between loading time and user propensity to stay on the site and complete tasks
To mitigate this huge issue, the industry has converged on a standard that augments HTML with the ability to specify multiple versions of an image, so that browsers can pick the most suitable one for the specific browsing context. This standard is the "picture element". Web developers can now replace the tradition "img" tag with an object that looks like this:
<picture>
<source media="(min-width: 36em)"
srcset="2art_full_3050.jpg 3050w,
2art_full_2048.jpg 2048w,
2art_full_800.jpg 800w,
2art_full_400.jpg 400w"
sizes="50vw" />
<source
srcset="2art_crop_1860.jpg 1860w,
2art_crop_1280.jpg 1280w,
2art_crop_800.jpg 800w,
2art_crop_400.jpg 400w"
sizes="100vw" />
<img src="2art_crop_320.jpg" alt="art"/>
</picture>
This code is instructing the browser to look at itself, understand which category of screen width it is falling into, and pick the image that the developer has intended for that category. As an added bonus, old devices will still be able to decipher the old img tag and still show a picture.
The picture element is certainly an important advancement in HTML. For practical purposes, though, it has only transformed a technology problem (i.e. how to serve multiple versions of the same picture) into a problem of Art Direction. Simply put, organizations are left wondering how they can afford an art direction team that can produce and manage all of those different versions of images.
This is a case where Device Detection can help significantly. Image optimization tools typically deploy complex machinery to optimize images. Device Detection is one of the parts that makes real-time on-the-fly optimization possible
One such tool is called ImageEngine and it is extremely simple to deploy and use. In essence, web developers just need to rewrite their image URLs in a way that ImageEngine gets a chance to retrieve and repurpose them for each device or category of devices:
<img src="https://try.imgeng.in/http://example.com/image.jpg">
This code will resize and optimize the image according to a device screen size. The detection of the device and its screen size comes from the latest version of WURFL. This is the simplest way of putting ImageEngine in action. Web developers just need to apply 'URL rewriting'.
In addition to the simple form, developers can also tap additional powerful ImageEngine features through 'resizing directives', i.e. actual commands that can piggyback on the query string (ImageEngine documentation has the details). ImageEngine directives can be used along with the picture element to serve multiple instances of an image, regardless of whether the picture has been available for some time or it has just been published on the website:
src="https://try.imgeng.in/w_200/http://example.com/image.jpg"
srcset="https://try.imgeng.in/w_300/http://example.com/image.jpg 1.5x,
https://try.imgeng.in/w_400/http://example.com/image.jpg 2x"
width="200" alt="Me">
Everything we wrote about ImageEngine so far matters to web developers the most. System engineers tend to have other concerns and worry about the performance and solidity of a third-party system in the cloud for such a key activity as serving images. This is particularly important for e-commerce sites.
ImageEngine is coming out strong also in regard to performance and reliability. While the image optimizing part is doing its job in the background, ImageEngine also includes a Content Delivery Network (CDN) function. In fact, ImageEngine is a CDN. Resampled pictures are stored in one of many Edge Servers and served to users that are close, in the network sense of the term. This contributes to greatly minimizing latency. The main difference with other CDNs is that ImageEngine's Edge Servers are really smart and run fully-fledged WURFL instances to determine which image is right for each user. Among other things, this also translates in significant CDN bandwidth savings, a concept that ScientiaMobile calls Smart Byte.
Device Detection and Data Analysis Tools
A Device Detection solution for Analytics will analyse HTTP logs and find a way to reduce hundreds of thousand of different user-agent strings to only a few thousands entities. Such Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) tasks are a traditional step in the Business Intelligence process of organizations. Large companies invest significant resources in Business Intelligence tools to:
Diagnose potential issues with their mobile experience, i.e. problems that may be impacting their mobile users.
Measure conversions of the mobile channel, possibly through observation of specific mobile device features.
Plan future developments of the mobile channel based on analysis of current and projected customer device data.
In the field of Data Analysis, there are four major categories of tools that benefit from Device Detection:
ETL (Extract, Transform and Load) tools are typically used to load data into a storage system. Tools in this category include Talend, Informatica PowerCenter and IBM DataStage.
Desktop Data Analysis tools are used by data analysts to dig deeply into smaller sets of data in a self-sufficient way. This category includes Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Excel and other Spreadsheets.
Big Data Analysis tools are used to store and analyze very large sets of data and include Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Amazon RedShift and Teradata.
Real-Time Analytics tools are specifically designed to analyze real-time or near-real-time data that is constantly streaming through a data pipeline and include tools like Splunk, Striim, Zoomdata, Apache Storm and the ELK stack.
When applying Data Analysis to mobile device data, raw user-agents are suboptimal when it comes to joining them with other proprietary data within an organization. This is a big issue. What is missing is a more generic Mobile Device ID that can group virtual identical devices under the same make and model name, possibly with other characteristics such as OS Version or form factor added for more in-depth analysis.
More often than not, Device Detection takes the form of an API also in the Analytics world. While most people in the Analytics and Business Intelligence (BI) spaces know what an API is, not everyone has the knowledge, the time or a cooperative IT department to integrate an API with their BI tools of choice.
Most tools in this Analytics/BI space are Java-based, so the WURFL OnSite for Java API is usually a perfect fit; However, ScientiaMobile also offer plugins for Splunk and Apache Spark, as well as a standalone tool called WURFL InSight for Device Analytics, which can be used to enrich web logs with device intelligence.
For those who have the ability to integrate API without particular effort, discussion about Device Detection and Analytics falls back into the illustration of a Device Detection API. For the others, there is a different approach to the problem.
WURFL InSight supports all the aspects that a Device Detection solution for Analytics demands.
The Five Dimensions of a Device Detection Solution
There are several aspects to consider when evaluating a Device Detection Solution. ScientiaMobile identifies five:
Accuracy: Can the framework identify the browser and the device to the maxmium extent that the information in the HTTP request allows? This includes avoiding "false positives".
Speed: Are average and maximum device detection times low enough (order of microseconds per look-up)?
Memory Usage: Is usage of RAM kept under control?
Extensibility: Can users augment/tweak the framework independently to address specific detection needs without requiring vendor intervention?
Support: Does solution vendor has a dedicated support team that can analyse and address the needs of users within a guaranteed timeframe?
Figure: the five dimensions that define a Device Detection solution
We will discuss these five dimensions in more detail.
This is, arguably, the most important aspect of Device Detection. After all, anyone can look for the presence of the "iOS" or "Android" substring in an User Agent string and approximately determine that a User-Agent qualifies as a smartphone. A way to detect iPhones that works in most cases could look something like:
var isiPhone = /iPhone/i.test(navigator.userAgent);
Note: This code snippet is JavaScript for 'consider every user-agent containing iphone an iPhone regardless of capitalization'.
This approach is OK in many situations, but it will hardly cut it in those cases where precise detection is involved. The Ad Tech industry, for example, prefers not to detect the following as an iPhone or any other iOS device.
Tiphone T67/1.0 Browser/wap2.0 Sync/SyncClient1.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1
Of course the situation gets worse when one sees things like the following in their logs (Lumia 930):
Mozilla/5.0 (Mobile; Windows Phone 8.1; Android 4.0; ARM; Trident/7.0; Touch; WebView/2.0; rv:11.0; IEMobile/11.0; NOKIA; Lumia 930) like iPhone OS 7_0_3 Mac OS X AppleWebKit/537 (KHTML, like Gecko) Mobile Safari/537
Note: there is space to argue that the JavaScript one-liner above is not an example of Device Detection, but rather an example of what many call User-Agent sniffing. This is a good objection, since UA sniffing usually takes the form of a simple a script, while Device Detection is about employing man-years to create a Device Description Repository and keeping it updated, which is entirely different
When it comes to accuracy, WURFL is the Gold Standard. The ScientiaMobile team constantly monitors the "user-agent" space (as observable thanks to billions of requests logged by its Cloud systems) looking for unrecognized or wrongly recognized user-agent. Upon discovering on unrecognized user-agent, the team will either add new profiles to the repository or, in some cases, design improvements to the matching logic to ensure correct detection (and avoid false positives).
Paraphrasing a famous Albert Einstein's quote: A Device Detection API should be as fast as possible, but not faster!
This claim may seem self-evident, but we must stress that a fast Device Detection solution makes sense only as long as the results are sufficiently accurate for an organization's goals. While quick and dirty detection may be enough in some cases, other situations call for precise detection that has a cost in terms of speed.
As a rule of thumb, a modern Device Detection API should be able to perform a device detection in a matter of microseconds, i.e. achieve tens of thousands of device detections per second. On top of that, the API should support multithreading, allowing linear scaling to achieve higher throughput.
In the case of WURFL, actual speed depends on the platform of choice. Java, .NET, PHP and C are supported. Speed varies depending on programming language and hardware. Generally speaking, though, all ScientiaMobile APIs perform tens (or even hundreds) of thousands of device detections per second and support multithreading. This makes WURFL suitable for virtually all real use cases. Just as an example, Facebook uses the WURFL PHP API for certain optimizations in the mobile UX.
While higher speeds are possible, typically this only happens at the cost of sacrificing precision to some level, which is something the standard WURFL API will not do as a philosophical choice of prioritizing accuracy. As previous examples above show, certain device and browser manufacturers will go out of their way to disguise the true nature of the user-agent. WURFL is powerful enough to adapt and leverage any single character in the user-agent to differentiate between virtually identical strings, while, at the same time, reconciling different user-agents that refer to the same WURFL profile. Internally, this is achieved with custom logic and a controlled use of Regular Expressions (RegExes).
Note: some have argued that regular expressions are slow. This is not correct. Regular expressions are a powerful way to analyse text. That power may lead to regular expressions that 'backtrack' several times and result in slow processing time. But this does not need be the case. ScientiaMobile regularly performs regression tests on new API versions and ensures that the regular expressions in them always perform in fast and predictable ways.
In addition to its traditional APIs, ScientiaMobile offers Device Detection solutions specialized tailored to the needs of CDN vendors and Hardware Manufacturers with stringent speed usage requirements.
Similarly to speed, using less memory is generally a good thing, but this requirement should be evaluated in the context of speed and detection accuracy.
WURFL APIs are highly configurable. Organizations that adopt WURFL can trade speed for memory (or the other way around) through configuration. Generally speaking, though, companies are ok with the default setup that comes with the API. Tens or hundreds of megabytes of memory is a small expense when compared to the performance requirements and business impact of an application.
In addition to its traditional APIs, ScientiaMobile offers Device Detection solutions tailored to the needs of CDN vendors and Hardware Manufacturers with stringent memory usage requirements.
There are scenarios where users may want to augment the detection properties of the framework along different dimensions. For example, a mobile carrier (also called MNO, for Mobile Network Operator) may want to prearrange their portal and the services provided by its partners for the launch of a new device, without making the specification of that new device known to third parties.
A different scenario is a company that needs to track its own custom device properties. For example, they may have a different definition of what constitutes a smartphone or they may want to hand-pick devices that they consider powerful enough to run a certain app. Other scenarios still, call for a separate UX for Smart TVs and specific gaming consoles. Custom user-defined properties like, for example, leanback_ux (true or false) would serve that purpose.
A Device Detection framework should allow its users to expand the detection function along two dimensions:
New devices: create new device profiles.
New properties: create new properties and set their values at different levels of granularity, such as a class of devices or even a specific device make and model.
The WURFL API offers full framework extensibility. Through a mechanism called WURFL Patch File, users can define, augment and override devices and device properties to tailor the framework to their specific needs in those scenarios where this makes sense.
In addition to this, ScientiaMobile will license the source code of the WURFL APIs to companies with demonstrable specific needs to override or augment the logic of the API.
As we said, approximate solutions may be sufficient for some, while others need more accurate and reliable device detection as part of their business model. These are the organizations that want to have access to a solid support team for their device detection needs. Along the way, they may find that a not so popular device is actual popular in a certain country, or that a specific App needs to be tracked through device detection. Those are cases where the support team from a solid Device Detection vendor really makes a difference.
A support team will help in a lot of different scenarios. Just to mention a few:
Verify that the solution is being used correctly.
Point to updates to the data or the API that will addressed a problem.
Put specific data updates on the fast track for a specific customer. This may take the form of making sure that the data is available in the first planned update or even emailing a user with a specific out-of-band update that addresses a specific issue.
Plan updates to the API logic to recognize new categories of user-agents, such as new apps, specific ad-network SDKs, new Smart TV families and so on.
The ScientiaMobile support team responds to customer support requests in a matter of hours, sometimes minutes. In addition to addressing customer needs that require immediate attention, the support team will happily listen to customers whose issues and needs may very well shape the requirements for the evolution of the product. This is simply the continuation of the original open source spirit that lies at the foundation of WURFL and that so many organizations have come to love over the years.
In this document, we have illustrated state-of-the-art Device Detection. As the leading provider in this space, ScientiaMobie's views are certainly biased, but we did our best to provide a fair and balanced overview of the all the different aspects of Device Detection and the actual tools to implement it in practice.
We have elected not to enable comments on this document, but everyone with comments or questions is welcome to email them to FeedBack[XX]@devicedetection.com (please replace [XX] with the sum of number 17 + one).
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"She's hideous and I love her."
By Alexis Morillo
Chrissy Teigen is always candid with her social media followers. She loves to take us behind the scenes of her life both in and out of the kitchen, and yesterday was one of those days. Chrissy posted a delightfully thrilling saga of the strange, turkey-shaped fruit display that she made for Luna's Thanksgiving potluck, and it was everything.
making a fruit skewer turkey for luna’s potluck 😩😩😩 lmao pic.twitter.com/HwFaVoUqWO
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) November 26, 2019
According to Chrissy's first tweet of the thread, the goal was to make a "fruit skewer turkey." At first, the edible display definitely looked like some sort of bird, but not quite like a turkey at first. Its body was made of a cantaloupe, its head was a pear, and a cut-out triangle that looked like a zucchini or cucumber was used for the beak. Marshmallows were used for the eyes and blueberries were added on the marshmallows as pupils.
Because Chrissy can't do anything half-assed, she of course stuck a pair of fake lashes on the thing to make its eyes more realistic (and glam, duh). It still didn't look much like a turkey at this point, although it seemed there was some assembly required for the final product. Chrissy eventually shared a video of the fruit arrangement sitting on her lap as she drove to the potluck.
Also, I just have to say, Luna got invited to a Thanksgiving potluck this year and I didn't? This three-year-old is more popular than I'll ever be, but that's beside the point.
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The finished turkey ended up living up to its promise, and skewers of grapes, bananas, kiwi, raspberries, and blackberries were arranged into the cantaloupe to resemble the bird's feathers. Chrissy's final tweet was a video of the entire food spread at Luna's potluck, and her fruit turkey stood proudly among donuts, cupcakes, candy, buns, chicken fingers, and veggies. "She's hideous and I love her," Chrissy captioned the video. I'm sure her fruit turkey was a hit—and if not, well, at least she's still Chrissy Teigen.
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RTD and other officials vow to finish Denver’s Northwest Rail Line
By Monte Whaley | mwhaley@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
June 28, 2012 at 2:27 p.m.
WESTMINSTER — The rest of the Northwest Rail line will be finished from Denver to Longmont vowed transportation, city and county officials on Thursday during a groundbreaking ceremony for the first segment of the line.
“This is the kick start, the first 6.2 miles of a 41-mile line,” said Phil Washington, the Regional Transportation District’s general manager. “We will get it done.”
RTD hopes to use the future Westminster Station, the site of the groundbreaking , as the first in a series of transit stations that will feed the Northwest Rail portion of the FasTracks project from Denver’s Union Station through Westminster, Boulder and Longmont.
But funding woes have stalled the push north, forcing RTD to concede that the entire 41-mile long Northwest Rail line won’t be done until 2044 without more financial help.
This spring, the RTD Board of Directors balked on asking voters in November for a 0.4 percent tax increase to complete the Northwest Rail line , saying the proposal would be turned away by voters because it is too vague and the economy was too sluggish.
The Westminster Station, which heads the first 6.2 mile segment of the Northwest line, should be finished by 2016 since it is part of the $2.1 billion Eagle P3 project.
Eagle P3 is 34-year-long public-private partnership with Denver Transit Partners to build, operate, maintain and privately finance the FasTracks commuter rail system.
The Westminster Station, located near 71st Avenue and Irving Street, will be built along with the East Rail Line to DIA and the Gold Line to Arvada and Wheat Ridge.
“This is the most unique and probably the only public-private partnerships in the country,” Washington said.
Others sounded the same optimistic tone.
“This is only the first step in completing the entire rail line,” said Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally.
She also stressed that the 135-acre Westminster Station will provide jobs and an economic boost to south Westminster. In all, the Eagle P3 project should create about 2,358 jobs and use 171 Colorado companies, RTD officials said.
“In addition to the commuter rail, a massive redevelopment will take place in this part of the city that will completely transform this neighborhood,” McNally said. “This site will become a vibrant, mixed use neighborhood with a large community park and plenty of open space areas.”
Westminster, RTD and Adams County signed off on intergovernmental agreements to redevelop the area around the Westminster Station.
Adams County Commissioner Erik Hansen, although lauding the work that will be done around the station, wasn’t confident the Northwest Rail line would ever be completely finished.
“It’s going to take more money that we don’t have yet,” Hansen said.
Monte Whaley: 720-929-0907 or mwhaley@denverpost.com
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Anyone Remember El Cap Numbers?
By swovelin, September 9, 2008 in Skydiving History & Trivia
swovelin 6
Does anyone here remember the old system of "El Capitan BASE Numbers?" As we know, BASE was 'legal' off El Cap only for a brief, glorious moment in the summer of 1980; Alas.
But, IIRC, over a period of years, several hundred jumpers (skydivers) earned their El Cap #s by making that one BASE jump.
I'm one of the very lucky ones; I jumped El Cap in broad daylight on August 25, 1980. (But, I have absolutely no idea what my El Cap # is. Dang.)
Here's the challenge: Is there anyone here who can actually claim to remember his/her own El Cap #? If so, please share the story. (Anonymously, if you like.)
jonstark 6
Sure I remember El Cap numbers. I have a story too but it didn't get me a number...
I got a 16mm copy of Carl Boenish's first BASE jumping movie and showed it over and over on the huge white wall across the street from my apartment. It got me hook, line and sinker. Man, I'm going!...
My girlfriend and I headed out across country from Savannah, GA to California just to jump off El Cap. We stopped in Crested Butte, CO to participate in the Aerial Weekend (a really great event). There we met Larry Bagley who was the president of USPA. He told us that he was almost done getting a deal from the Park Service to allow for permitted jumping and that if we went we would jeopardize the whole thing so to please not continue with our plans. We acceded to his wish and returned home to Savannah and later heard that the jump had indeed become legal. Hurray! We thought we'd get back in the car in a few weeks and try again. Alas, it was not to be. Those flatbed bums (several of whom are now good friends) blew it for us.
I kept BASE jumping and would have had a BASE number well below 100 had I gotten El Cap. I ended up making that jump 20 years later under cover of darkness with the level of danger orders of magnitude greater thanks to the fear of getting busted.
grimmie 21
So who were the "flat bed bums"? And what DZ's did they frequent?
NickDG 4
They were actually called the Flat Bed Ten. (Jerry's just having some fun). And they were from Lake Elsinore. They didn't want to hike the whole trail so they moved a barricade and drove a flat bed track up a closed road. And you know, to Rangers that's the equivalent of murder.
But they weren't the only reason the legal jumps were stopped as there were plenty of other skydivers breaking the rules. Jumping with no permits, jumping after their permits expired, or a day before their permits were good, also jumping at night, doing RW, and so on.
But one thing you have to keep in mind is the Park only agreed to try the legal jumps mainly to gather enough ammunition to shut down jumping forever. And after it was over they had it, "See, these guys can't even follow some simple rules."
But it also needs to be said these weren't B.A.S.E. jumpers, they were skydivers. Skydivers out on lark and taking things about as seriously as skydivers take anything. So I've never gotten too mad at them even though we've been paying the price all these years later. But the simple fact is the Rangers had a plan and we didn't . . .
I have heard the story over and over but no names go with it. Statute of Limitations is up in the skydive world! Names!
PM me of course!
piper17 0
Didn't get to make the jump but I did get to spend four nights in the Yosemite jail with three other skydiving friends for "conspiracy to perform an aerial delivery into a national park". The food was lousy and all the reading material was quite dated.
Not sure if any Yosemite jail numbers were issued.
"A man can never have too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition"...Rudyard Kipling
klingeme 0
Bill Booth has one. He was number 318. Mike "Mad Dog" Maguire also has one. He was 377. Both of these were when it was legal. I think they are the only two at UPT that have them.
Mark Klingelhoefer
United Parachute Technologies
itllclear 0
#157. August 4, 1980 - the first weekend it was opened for legal jumping by the park service.
"Harry, why did you land all the way out there? Nobody else landed out there."
"Your statement answered your question."
I've the names written down, but not where I am right now.
But I do remember Ray Cottingham was on that truck. And like I said they took a lot of barbs for it. They were also all suspended, or maybe in the heat of the moment, I don't exactly recall now, banned for life from USPA. But they were eventually let back in.
There are many twists and turns to this thing.
Basically USPA got involved in pushing for legal El Cap jumps because Bill Ottley, Joe Svec, and others all bigwigs at USPA, wanted to make the jump for the same reason everybody else did. They were all fired up by Carl Boenish's films. But being USPA officials they couldn't go do it illegally.
And I was at an early meeting at Perris where some of the rules that were later broken were implemented. At that time I was leaning towards BASE ever since I saw Carl's movie at its first DZ showing at Elsinore in 1978. But at this time, and for a few following years, the BASE community was so small as to be none existent. So basically this was a bunch of skydivers deciding how it should work and none of them knew anything about BASE.
But when the jumps were stopped by the Rangers USPA dropped the whole thing like a hot potato and left everyone else who wanted to jump legally swinging in the breeze. Some of these people were actually holding permits that were now useless.
But everyone at USPA who wanted to make a jump did, so they got theirs and the heck with anyone else. And all of sudden they came out with the line that BASE had nothing to do with skydiving and they officially recommended their members not engage in it. This also began the ban on even mentioning BASE in PARACHUTIST. A ban that lasted over twenty years.
Some years later I was in Bill Ottley's office on another matter and noticed the largest photo on his wall was his El Cap jump. And I said, "You screwed a lot us on that one, Bill." But he went on about it being a board decision and for the good of skydiving, blah blah, bla."
By that time I was B.A.S.E. jumping myself but I shunned El Cap because of all the horror stories coming out of the Valley concerning the Rangers. Especially the Yosemite Dungeon and the kangaroo court all busted jumpers appeared in. I was publishing a BASE magazine by then and the things I was hearing from busted jumpers didn't even sound like America to me. To use a more recent reference it was Gitmo in the wilderness.
But I finally sneaked in and out of the Park in the early nineties when I felt experienced enough (a lot of practice off downtown buildings) to not get caught. And I'm El Cap #680 . . .
My wife is a Deputy DA. One of our best friends is a Superior Court judge. We were discussing the arrests made at Yosemite. They both can't believe they throw you in jail for "Aerial delivery with out a permit' trumped up charges. Also the gear confiscation is ridiculous.
But after 42 years of courtroom time between the two of them, it came down to "The Feds do what they want, when they want, and no BASE jumper is gonna have a chance."
Our judge friend was so pissed she wrote a letter to the Feds about it. No reply of course.
They must have thousands of dollars in BASE gear stored somewhere.
Yo Harry:
Thanks a lot for the info! You jumped El Cap exactly three weeks before I did. (Gee, I wonder how many 'virgins' went off in between and were added to the EC# list before me?)
I already had a permit to go back for a 2nd El Cap jump. It was only a few days later, but, alas, it was not to be; NPS had shut us down by then.
Nick D. You were exactly correct; the people jumping El Cap that summer weren't really BASE jumpers at all. We were just a bunch of yahoo skydivers who thought we were off on a lark in the park.
Good memories!
I aid climbed the face of El Cap four times before the idea returned jump it. The first time I went up too early in the season and got turned back by snow. The second time there was too much traffic coming and going and parking in unusual places in the darkness of the valley floor. I got scared. Third time's the charm.
BTW... The driver of the "Flatbed 10" has a lot of jumps off the Perrine and is a good friend of Jimmy and Marta.
dudeman17 71
I remember the number system. Carl had patches made for I think the first 500. I've got one. I first did El Cap in Oct. of '81, the year after the legal jumps.
Here's a bit of perspective: El Cap was my first BASE jump. My El Cap number is four hundred something. My BASE number is under twenty.
headoverheels 110
#93, although "El-Cap 88" may have been scrawled on the Yosemite jail cell wall. Five people had apparently snuck up there since the previous week.
base570 0
Hi Jerry!! Hope you are well!
Here is a good story... not mine but still
August 25, 1980: Five jumpers came off El Cap late at 8:45am. One of these jumpers hit ranger Darren's horse with his canopy, spooking the horse. She had to dismount to calm the animal. The U.S. Magistrate partially accepted their explanation that they were delayed by Blue Schwabe's accident. They were given three months probation and $25 fine, suspended on all five.
BASE 570
They are...
G.G
Nick guessed one... anyone else want to guess?
Actually the "flatbed 10" was a truck that had some 20 people on it. Only 10 were charged that helped to remove the barricade.
... Alas, it was not to be. Those flatbed bums (several of whom are now good friends) blew it for us.
El Cap was shut down for many reasons, the "flatbed incident" being only one, albeit the biggest.
During the Cliff jumping program there were approx 10 injuries/incidents ranging from false bee stings to broken bones, wall strikes to cutaways.
There were also approx 10 infractions of park regulations during the Jumping program. These infractions were mainly jumping outside of permit hours but also included a few "driving on closed roads"
mjosparky 1
Hey Jerry,
El Cap #270. Attached is Certificate and patch.
My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals
iambeav2 0
I actually have bad news about the gear storage. If done "correctly" according to Federal/State park regulations...the confiscations are incinerated, and in a VERY short amount of time. My uncle is a Federal Park Ranger and he said that most of the time it's only that way (the law) for the states w/ something jumpable w/in the park (any B.A.S.E.). He informed me of this when he found out I was a skydiver, but also told me how he thought it was BS (cuz they don't just incinerate rigs, but bikes for illegal biking, skateboards, blah blah blah), but he enjoyed watching the jumping, and after they would land (if he was on the scene), he'd come up, congratulate/thank for the entertainment, and then encourage an expedited exit before more than just him shows up...
Yay for my uncle, gay for the laws...
...it's not the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until it's gone...it's the fact that you don't appreciate what you have until someone appreciates it for you!
Yo Sparky:
Thank you! That's just the info I was hoping for.
You earned El Cap # 270 on Aug 28th. I jumped it just 3 days earlier. So, now I've got a pretty good idea of what my own El Cap # must have been.
Also, look at the amazing progression that month: Harry jumped El Cap just 3 weeks earlier, on Aug 4, and he is EC# 157.
Thanks for posting the photo of your EC patch and Cert too! That brings back good memories of than once-in-a-lifetime summer in the Park!
tbrown 14
I've believed for years that my number was 159. Dave Schulz told me he got that over the phone straight from Jean Boenish. But my friend John Bull, who jumped the very next day is #172 and the Park Service was only granting a dozen permits a day. So I don't really know what my number is anymore, or if I even have one. But I jumped (legally) on Sunday August 10, 1980. I had gone back down the trail into the woods to try to find Jimmy Davis, who had fallen behind and never made it into camp the night before. Jimmy spent the night in the woods, sleeping in his canopy ( a Comet 300) and was packing it when we found him. We got him to hustle on the double and just got back in time to meet the 8:30 deadline by about 5 minutes. I did get a second permit for September, but that was followed by a polite but firm letter informing me that my permit was rescinded.
One of the "abuses" I heard of that weekend was when the late Norton Thomas from Antioch apparently jumped without a permit and gave the Rangers his buddy Steve Haley's name. Not long afterward, Haley jumped and had to prove he was in fact the real Steve haley, and then the rangers wanted to know who the hell this other 13th guy was. Norton & Haley were also well known for their parts in the first CRW 8 stacks at Livermore and there are several pictures of their CRW antics in Andy Keech's "Skies Call 2" Norton later disappeared over the Pcific, flying a cargo plane to Hawaii. Norton was also a full fledged Hells' Angel, mentioned as "Norton Indian" in Sonny Barger's autobiography, for the Indian bike he drove. Barger mentions Norton's last flight in the book. As to whether there was any connection, who knows ?
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The late Frank Donnellan, BASE #12, got El Cap #250 with this jump.
That's very cool, Al . . .
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Right behind his feet there is a white corner of the diving board. Now there's a bolt there with a hanger on it. Some times there is a 100' rope dangling from that bolt. From a little further to the left of where the picture is taken one can rappel off the end of another rope off of the edge while the pendulum rope is attached to this bolt and go for a major swing 3000' feet above the Valley! It's HUGE! You then ascend the rope. It's pretty airy.
(Frank was pushed)
Jason, due to your excellent memory, I'll have to cop a 'nolo contrede' plea on this one: THAT WAS ME!
My memories are only slightly different from yours. On that long-ago August morning, there were a series of unfortunate delays at the exit point. Most distressing was the post-exit disappearance of our friend Blue (a near-death story for another post) but we were also hampered by the fact that our radios were suddenly rendered unusable by an illegal radio-Evangelist.
We did our best to direct rescue personnel to Blue, then we got off that rock absolutely as fast as we could. As I recall, we exited between 8:30 - 8:35.
Upon landing in the meadow, we were immediately accosted by NPS Rangers. (Including one who's horse was spooked by a jumper's nearby slip & slide landing; she was actually thrown from the animal and dragged a short distance through the wet grass.) The Rangers on scene were most unhappy and they cited the five of us for the usual "illegal aerial delivery" charge.
We had to wait all day for our Court appearance before the soon-to-be-infamous Judge Pitts. We were last on the Court Docket, and we watched as the Judge handed out seemingly harsh sentences for minor offenses by other tourists/campers. (e.g. One old tourist, who got his car stuck in the mud by the side of the paved road, was convicted and fined heavily for THREE offenses: Making an illegal U-turn, failure to control his vehicle, AND driving off-road in a National Park. Sheese. Were were worried!)
Finally our case was called and the Ranger prosecutor laid out his charges. Judge Pitts looked incredulous and then said something like "I can't believe that you are wasting this Court's time with charges against these jumpers. They secured the necessary permits, they jumped on the right day, they landed in the right spot, and their only offense was being less than 5 minutes late? CASE DISMISSED!"
We had absolutely NO IDEA how lucky we were. We made the long drive back to So Cal cursing our luck for being delayed on exit and for being charged at all. Little did we know that we were some of the ONLY jumpers to ever receive leniency from Judge Pitts.
In retrospect, I do regret the incident; I would hate to think that we were "part of the problem" that summer. But I know that if our little mishap hadn't happened at all, the NPS would still have shut-down the BASE permit system, due to the many much more egregious incidents.
With the story now being public (after 28 years), I throw myself on the Court of Public Opinion and plead for mercy.
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Slow household formation slowing housing market recovery
by R.A. | WASHINGTON
BUTTONWOOD recently commented on the American housing market, saying:
Between 2002 and 2006 American builders constructed 12m new homes while only 7m new households were formed. American homeowners are also much more likely to walk away from their debts because many mortgages are “non-recourse”, meaning that lenders cannot come after borrowers' other assets. As a result, repossessions are much higher in America than in Britain: Capital Economics says that some 5m foreclosed homes will come onto the market over the next two years.
In sum, there's a lot of inventory out there relative to demand. One way to get housing markets on more stable ground, then, would be to increase demand relative to supply—to build fewer homes than America adds households. But as Ed Glaeser points out, this is increasingly difficult to do.
The only way to get through the excess is if households form at a faster rate than houses are built. We completed 800,000 units last year, and if the rate of household formation had continued at its past rate of 1.34 million new households a year, then we would have absorbed 700,000 excess homes (assuming a depreciation rate of 200,000 units a year). But the rate of household formation was not anywhere near 1.34 million.
According to the Current Population Survey, only 400,000 new households formed from March 2008 and March 2009.
Amid recession, fewer households are formed, in no small part because more family members live together to cut down on expenses. In particular, the kids aren't so anxious to be out on their own these days:
The number of 18- to 24-year-olds living at home increased by 300,000. This recession has been particularly hard on younger workers. The number of jobs held by 20- to 24-year-olds declined 4.5 percent in 2009, while the number of jobs held by people over the age of 25 dropped 1.8 percent.
As Mr Glaeser notes, slow household growth puts off housing market recovery, which prolongs the period during which residential investment and construction aren't contributing very much to output. And that's true. But I think it's also probably worth recognising this as a source of shadow demand. Shadow housing supply, recall, refers to housing units held by banks and homeowners who'd like to sell their properties but who are waiting for better market conditions. It is supposed that any brief uptick in housing could quickly lead to renewed decline as shadow supply hits the market.
But it's also likely that there is shadow demand in the system. I suspect that as economic conditions improve, twentysomethings living at home will quickly look to move out and start their own households. This, in turn, will support housing demand, housing prices, and housing construction, buoying the initial uptick.
To put this another way, everything comes back to unemployment. If you get steady job growth, many housing concerns (though not all) will begin to take care of themselves. Unfortunately, America has still had only one month of payroll growth since the onset of recession.
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Iran approves import of 3 million tonnes of wheat: local media
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s government granted permission for the import of three million tonnes of wheat in January, local media reported late on Saturday.
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The remaining 1 million tonnes will be imported by May 20, Hassan Nejad-Fallah was quoted as saying.
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Iran’s wheat production is forecast at 14 million tonnes this Iranian year ending March 2021 with the government looking at state purchases of 10.5 million tonnes, Esmail Esfandiaripour, an adviser to the agriculture minister was quoted as saying by Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency on Saturday.
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Luke Perry Supports His Son "Jungle Boy" Nate Coy at a Wrestling Tournament
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If Luke Perry weren't interested in wrestling before, he is now.
The 90210 alum, 50, attended a wrestling match Saturday to support his 19-year-old son Jack Perry, who also goes by "Jungle Boy" Nate Coy while wrestling for Underground Empire Wrestling. Footage of the match from Pro Wrestling Sheet shows Luke sitting eagerly in the stands as his curly haired son tackles a competitor. At one point, a seemingly nervous Luke stands up to get closer to the ring.
Proud papa Luke also filmed the entire match on his phone, even when his son was participating in some painful-looking slams.
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With Jack's lion mane hair and cat-like reflexes in the ring, it's no surprise why he would choose "Jungle Boy" as his nickname.
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Public Release: 15-Oct-2018
Announcing the discovery of an atomic electronic simulator
Not just another computer chip
Targeting applications like neural networks for machine learning, a new discovery out of the University of Alberta and Quantum Silicon Inc. in Edmonton, Canada is paving the way for atomic ultra-efficient electronics, the need for which is increasingly critical in our data-driven society. The key to unlocking untold potential for the greenest electronics? Creating bespoke atomic patterns to in turn control electrons.
"Atoms are a bit like chairs that electrons sit on," said Robert Wolkow, physics professor and principal investigator on the project. "Much as we can affect conversations at a dinner party by controlling the grouping of chairs and assigned seating, controlling the placement of single atoms and electrons can affect conversations among electronics."
Wolkow explained that while atomic control over structures is not uncommon, making custom patterns to create new useful electronic devices has been beyond reach. Until now.
Though the tools of nanotechnology have permitted exacting control over atom placement on a surface for some time, two limitations have prevented practical electronic applications: the atoms would only remain in place at cryogenic temperature and could only readily be achieved on metal surfaces that were not technologically useful.
First proof of concept
Part atomic machine, part electronic circuit, Wolkow and his team have recently created a proof-of-concept device, overcoming the two major hurdles preventing this technology from being available to the masses. Both the robustness and the required electrical utility are now in hand. Additionally, the structures can be patterned on silicon surfaces, meaning scaling up the discovery is also easily achievable.
"This is the icing on a cake we've been cooking for about 20 years," said Wolkow. "We perfected silicon-atom patterning recently, then we got machine learning to take over, relieving long suffering scientists. Now, we have freed electrons to follow their nature--they can't leave the yard we created, but they can run around freely and play with the other electrons there. The positions the electrons arrive at, amazingly, are the results of useful computations."
Based on these results, construction has started on a scaled-up machine that simulates the workings of a neural network. Unlike normal neural networks embodied of transistors and directed by computer software, the atomic machine spontaneously displays the relative energetic stability of its bit patterns. Those in turn can be used to more rapidly and accurately train a neural network than is presently possible.
With the proof of concept in hand with interest from several major industrial partners combined with a publication in the prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journal Physical Review Letters, the realization of Wolkow's life's work devoted to creating an economic way to scale up mass production of greener, faster, smaller technology is imminent.
"Initiating and monitoring the evolution of single electrons within atom-defined structures" appears in the October 15 issue of Physical Review Letters.
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Auroral crackling sounds are related to the electromagnetic resonances of the Earth
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Credit: Unto K. Laine
The study is a continuation of a hypothesis that Unto K. Laine, Professor Emeritus, published three years ago on the origin of the sounds heard during the displays of the Northern Lights. His theory postulated that the sounds are generated when a magnetic storm causes charges in the temperature inversion layer of the lower atmosphere, to be discharged at an altitude of 70 to 80 metres.
A recent research paper presented by Laine at the ICSV26 congress in Montreal provides a more detailed account of the sound generation. According to this study, when the Northern Lights occur, the spectrum of the temporal envelope of the crackling noise (or in other words, the rapid changes in the sound amplitude) contain frequencies of the Schumann resonances.
The Schumann resonances refer to the low-frequency electromagnetic resonances occurring around the Earth, the strongest of them being below 50 Hz. Laine has now observed that these resonances generated similar rhythmic structures in all the measured crackling sounds.
'Previous international research has shown that a geomagnetic storm occurring during the Northern Lights reinforces the Schumann resonances. For the first time, such resonances have been found to activate the sound generation mechanism in the temperature inversion layer at altitudes of between 70 to 80 metres where the accumulated electric charges give rise to corona discharges and crackling sounds. In addition to the nine lowest Schumann resonances, the spectra also include their difference and sum frequencies or in other words, distortion components. This non-linearity also lends support to the hypothesis of auroral sounds generation,' Laine says.
The research material consisted of 25 sound events measured on the ground in September 2001 and in March 2012 in Southern Finland, during the display of active Northern Lights. Although the measurements were conducted at different locations using various equipment, the results nevertheless point to the same direction.
The results will be published today (10 July) at the ICSV26 congress in Montreal, which brings together more than 2,000 researchers in acoustics from around the globe.
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News Release 11-Sep-2019
Advanced breeding paves the way for disease-resistant beans
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For many people in Africa and Latin America, beans are an important staple. Historically described as "the meat of the poor", beans are rich in protein and minerals, affordable and suitably filling. That is why they are served daily, often with several meals.
In many regions, however, plant diseases severely reduce bean yields. For example, the dreaded angular leaf spot disease can cause yield losses of up to 80 percent - especially in Africa, where smallholders rarely have the opportunity to protect their crops with fungicides.
Genomics-assisted breeding
Working with Bodo Raatz and his team at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), ETH researchers from the group led by Bruno Studer, Professor of Molecular Plant Breeding, investigated the resistance of beans to angular leaf spot disease. Their findings are now enabling disease-resistant bean varieties to be bred more rapidly and selectively for the world's various bean-producing regions.
Their method is built upon genome analyses of those beans that are potentially suitable for breeding new, resistant varieties. The resulting genetic profiles provide information as to whether the progeny from crossbreeding two varieties will be resistant to the pathogenic fungus's different, locally occurring strains (known as pathotypes).
Genetic profiles created for 316 varieties
Michelle Nay, who carried out the project as part of her doctoral thesis in Studer's group, started by gathering as many different bean seeds as possible from CIAT's seed repository. In total, she collected 316 different varieties that displayed characteristics suitable for breeding resistance to the fungus that causes angular leaf spot disease.
Next, Nay planted the beans from her collection in Uganda and Colombia, both in greenhouses and in the field. Her aim was to find out if and indeed how the different varieties react to the fungus's various pathotypes in each country, and then to identify the genetic basis of disease resistance.
Nay also created a high-resolution genetic profile for each of the 316 bean types based on variations in their DNA known as genetic markers, and identified which markers occurred only in the disease-resistant beans. She subsequently used these markers to predict which progeny would be resistant to which pathotypes in a given country, and which ones would be susceptible to disease.
Improvement on conventional plant breeding
"Our method speeds up the breeding process considerably," Studer says. It's a big step forward because crossbreeding had previously been a numbers game and involved testing every single plant for its resistance, he explains. Now, on the basis of a genetic test, it is possible to predict a plant's resistance without testing it in laborious field trials. "This is a huge help in bean breeding and great news for people who rely heavily on beans as a staple of their diet," Studer says.
The group's work to provide disease-resistant beans will also help to cut down on global pesticide use. As things stand today, Studer explains, fungicide use is common for bean cultivation in Latin America, but almost non-existent in Africa because many farmers don't have access to pesticides, or don't know how to use them safely and efficiently: "Disease-resistant beans are a double win: famers in Latin America can reduce their pesticide use while farmers in Africa can increase their crop yield pesticide-free."
Simple, inexpensive and open-source technology
CIAT distributes the seeds from this project to various sub-organisations who then supply them to breeders. The analytical method for determining genetic markers is relatively simple and inexpensive to apply, making it viable for use in agricultural laboratories in the countries concerned. It costs less than 0.2 CHF to test a genetic marker, Nay explains, which is an affordable amount for laboratories in less affluent countries. What's more, all the findings from this study are available through open access. "This way, our work reaches the people who really need these kind of resources," Nay emphasises.
Nay and Studer worked on this project in close collaboration with CIAT. The global research centre runs the largest breeding programme in the tropics and has several thousand varieties of bean in its seed repository. At its headquarters in Colombia, CIAT breeds new bean varieties, tests the seeds, and, in partnership with the Pan-Africa Bean Research Alliance, makes the seeds available to farmers for cultivation.
In collaboration with CIAT, Studer and his group will now conduct a follow-up project to refine their breeding method. While the researchers previously focused on markers for one specific disease, the new project will take a more holistic approach as they attempt to use such genome profiles to predict as many plant characteristics as possible.
Bruno Studer
bruno.studer@usys.ethz.ch
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https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2019/09/advanced-breeding-paves-the-way-for-resistent-beans.html
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2019.01126
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A panel at the 2020 ESPAS conference discussed the future of democracy in the light of the coronavirus pandemic. Participatory democracy was seen as a potential remedy for polarisation, while digitisation brings a need for careful governance. Misinformation and disinformation needs to be addressed through education. A poll of attendees identified tax equity as a key innovation for successfully rebuilding democracy.
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Three ESPAS Global Trends Reports identify major shifts through the 2010s and the challenges they pose for the European Union. The reports tease out both risks and opportunities arising in geopolitics, the economy, technology, the environment and society. They underline the need for anticipatory governance and for the development of a strategic foresight culture within the EU institutions.
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Foresight for resilience: The European Commission's first annual Foresight Report
The first Annual Foresight Report sets out how foresight will be used in the EU’s work towards a sustainable recovery and open strategic autonomy, Horizon scanning can identify emerging risks and opportunities. Scenario development can tease out potential synergies, for example between green and digital objectives. Dashboards can be used to measure progress towards agreed goals, while a European Foresight Network can enhance the interaction between different levels of governance.
Understanding EU-NATO cooperation: Theory and practice
The European Union and NATO have gone through the most acute strategic challenges of the Euro-Atlantic space together. Their history of cooperation is long and has seen both ups and downs. Already in 1949, the two defence players in western Europe, NATO and the Western Union (later the Western European Union), had begun to interact. In the 1990s, as the shift from nuclear deterrence to crisis management took place, the EU and NATO began to cooperate on operations, particularly in the Balkans. In ...
The European Union and NATO have gone through the most acute strategic challenges of the Euro-Atlantic space together. Their history of cooperation is long and has seen both ups and downs. Already in 1949, the two defence players in western Europe, NATO and the Western Union (later the Western European Union), had begun to interact. In the 1990s, as the shift from nuclear deterrence to crisis management took place, the EU and NATO began to cooperate on operations, particularly in the Balkans. In the early 2000s, the two cemented a strategic partnership based on mutually reinforcing cooperation, with crisis management at its heart. One concrete example is the EU's Operation Althea, still ongoing today, which the EU took over from NATO in 2004 and conducted while also making use of NATO assets. The dynamic of cooperation has intensified in the face of new threats ranging from terrorism to climate change to hybrid warfare. Each of these challenges shares one feature: they are common to both the EU and NATO. This realisation has given political impetus to formalise the current level of cooperation, through a joint declaration and concrete follow-up actions. In practice, this means joint training and exercises on matters ranging from cyber defence to hybrid warfare. There is also close coordination on foreign policy issues, including on 5G and cooperation with China, with the aim of crafting a solid joint approach. While the coronavirus pandemic has tested the resilience of EU-NATO cooperation, being met with coordination and a robust crisis response, questions nevertheless remain regarding the way forward for EU-NATO cooperation. For instance, the need to clarify the relationship between the EU and NATO's mutual defence clauses has become apparent. The materialisation of EU ambitions for strategic sovereignty, not least through multiple defence cooperation initiatives, will also present a test to the resilience of EU-NATO cooperation.
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Geopolitical implications of the COVID-19 pandemic
Since the Coronavirus began its spread across the world, many analysts have speculated about its impact: would it merely accelerate previously-existing trends, or would it prove to be a geopolitical ‘game-changer’, creating a world profoundly different than before? The answer is much more complex than either or: the world during and after COVID-19 will have elements of both, the old and the new, the known and the unknown. This study explores both dimensions of the pandemic’s impact: how does it affect ...
Since the Coronavirus began its spread across the world, many analysts have speculated about its impact: would it merely accelerate previously-existing trends, or would it prove to be a geopolitical ‘game-changer’, creating a world profoundly different than before? The answer is much more complex than either or: the world during and after COVID-19 will have elements of both, the old and the new, the known and the unknown. This study explores both dimensions of the pandemic’s impact: how does it affect the geopolitical context it erupted into, and what possibility space does it open up? The first section assesses the geopolitical trends antedating the pandemic and measures its present and expected impact on them, while the second section lays out the space for action and change created by the disruption. In the third section, the interplay of trends and uncertainties is explored in three scenarios set in 2025: Strategic Distancing; Europe in Self-isolation; and Lockdown World. The study finds that European foreign policy is entering an era of re-definition in which the European Parliament should play a crucial role. This means outlining the elements of strategic autonomy, but also streamlining them with each other. As such, classical foreign policy needs to join forces with other policy areas such as environmental and technological matters, trade, strategic communication – and of course, health. In that sense alone, the pandemic is already proving to be a game-changer.
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EU cyber sanctions: Moving beyond words
The EU recognises that cybersecurity and cyber-defence are critical for its prosperity, security and global ambitions. Offensive cyber-attacks by malicious actors show no sign of slowing down (not even during the coronavirus pandemic) and thus require concrete dissuasive measures. In July 2020, the EU Member States decided for the first time to use the 'teeth' rooted in the EU cyber-diplomacy framework and to 'bite cyber perpetrators back' by placing sanctions on them. This precedent has helped reinforce ...
The EU recognises that cybersecurity and cyber-defence are critical for its prosperity, security and global ambitions. Offensive cyber-attacks by malicious actors show no sign of slowing down (not even during the coronavirus pandemic) and thus require concrete dissuasive measures. In July 2020, the EU Member States decided for the first time to use the 'teeth' rooted in the EU cyber-diplomacy framework and to 'bite cyber perpetrators back' by placing sanctions on them. This precedent has helped reinforce the EU's cyber policy action.
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Enforcement and cooperation between Member States
The original full study presents an overview of possible options for an effective model of enforcement for a future Digital Services Act (DSA). Four key areas of regulatory design are emphasised: the failure of self-regulation in relation to platforms; the importance of correct regulatory framing; the necessity of focusing on the internal operations of platforms; and that the scope of a DSA should be limited but include robust transparency and enforcement measures. A range of enforcement strategies ...
The original full study presents an overview of possible options for an effective model of enforcement for a future Digital Services Act (DSA). Four key areas of regulatory design are emphasised: the failure of self-regulation in relation to platforms; the importance of correct regulatory framing; the necessity of focusing on the internal operations of platforms; and that the scope of a DSA should be limited but include robust transparency and enforcement measures. A range of enforcement strategies are then evaluated across a suite of Digital Single Market (DSM) legislation, alongside barriers to Member States cooperation and effective enforcement.
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Scenarios for geo-politics after coronavirus: A recent Atlantic Council analysis
The Atlantic Council report, 'What World Post-Covid-19? Three Scenarios', has two main takeaways: first, Chinese-US rivalry could get worse and go global, destabilising an increasingly divided EU and endangering the United States' alliances system in Asia. Second, there is no way around the US, Europe and China cooperating to develop a positive, global 'new normal'.
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Decoupling economic growth from environmental harm
Decoupling economic growth from the depletion of planetary resources is a major challenge. An effective strategy will span several domains. Trends to watch include the development of negative emissions technologies, advances in the storage of renewable energy, the circular economy, and reforestation - among many others.
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This paper provides a framework for maximising current and potential benefits of e-commerce for the single market while minimising economic and societal costs. It takes stock of the role of the e-Commerce Directive and analyses new challenges arising in the age of platforms. Forward-looking solutions are presented to enhance cross-border e-commerce in the EU, facilitate access to digital copyrighted content and improve the sustainability of online platforms. Finally, the paper reflects on the planned ...
This paper provides a framework for maximising current and potential benefits of e-commerce for the single market while minimising economic and societal costs. It takes stock of the role of the e-Commerce Directive and analyses new challenges arising in the age of platforms. Forward-looking solutions are presented to enhance cross-border e-commerce in the EU, facilitate access to digital copyrighted content and improve the sustainability of online platforms. Finally, the paper reflects on the planned digital services act, outlining policy recommendations. This document was provided by the Policy Department for Economic, Scientific and Quality of Life Policies at the request of the committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO).
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Exro Appoints Chief Product Officer to Advance 2020 Commercialization
VANCOUVER, B.C. (January 3, 2020) – Exro Technologies Inc. has appointed software and data innovator Steven Moon as Chief Product Officer, to lead further utilization of Exro's electric-motor-enhancing technology by the global marketplace.
Mr. Moon joins Exro (CSE:XRO; OTCQB: EXROF) ( "Exro ", the "Company ") to lead the seamless adoption of Exro's growing product portfolio by the transportation, agriculture, heavy industry, energy, construction, automotive and recreational vehicle sectors, as well as others.
"We are now commercializing Exro with key strategic partners and customers, " said Exro CEO Sue Ozdemir. "The appointment of Steven Moon as Chief Product Officer ensures Exro will be seamlessly integrated into the marketplace, with an exceptional customer experience and significant energy savings and performance gains in electric motors. "
Ozdemir was appointed Exro's CEO in September after serving as CEO of GE's Small Industrial Motors Division, which under her leadership was successfully sold to China's Wolong Electric, one of China's largest motor manufacturers, in July 2018.
Ozdemir has already begun meeting Exro's commercialization milestones. The company's first delivered product for e-bikes has resulted in as much as a 25 per cent boost in torque from Exro, with a corresponding 25 per cent increase in acceleration of e-bikes.
As Co-Founder and CTO of ThisFish Inc., Mr. Moon pioneered a new approach to improving the sustainability of the world's seafood industry, developing and implementing a fully digital product-traceability platform. He also served as software lead and data specialist at Corvus Energy, a leader in energy storage systems.
"Exro has developed ground-breaking technology that dramatically increases the power, speed and efficiency of electric motor systems, " said Moon. "As we focus on commercialization, I am excited to help our partners and customers fully integrate Exro into their operations. "
Exro facilitates the transition to clean energy by providing products and services to manufacturers to increase the efficiency and reliability of power systems, including electric motors, generators and batteries. Exro's patented technology enhances energy systems by dynamically sensing and adapting variable inputs and optimally matching them to desired outputs, creating measurable performance gains and extended lifespan. The widespread applications of the technology apply to optimizing the performance of electric vehicles, UAVs, and ship drives, as well as pumps, industrial motors, and energy capture from wind and tides.
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RIDDOR rules
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The RIDDOR rules are designed to ensure injuries at work are reported properly. Kate Gardner explains how to comply
On The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR), require organisations to look at certain situations that occur within the workplace and report them through a centralised point to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
From this information, a picture of how health and safety is being managed within the UK can be produced which enables the HSE to determine any areas that need to be addressed.
This article discusses what the current RIDDOR reporting procedures are, and the proposals to extend the time threshold for reporting workplace injuries from the current level of over three days to seven days.
Reporting duties
RIDDOR places a legal duty on three groups: employers; self-employed people; and people in control of premises, to report work-related deaths, major injuries or over-three-day injuries, work related diseases, and dangerous occurrences (near miss accidents).You must file a report:
- In cases of death, major injury, or dangerous occurrences. In these circumstances you must notify the enforcing authority without delay, most easily by calling the Incident Contact Centre (ICC) directly on 0845 300 9923
- In all other cases, you must report as soon as you’ve been notified that someone’s injury or absence from work is due to a RIDDOR reportable situation. Cases of over-three day injuries must be notified within ten days of the incident occurring
- Cases of disease should be reported as soon as a doctor notifies you that your employee suffers from a reportable work-related disease (See below).
Only call the contact centre to report fatal or major incidents, for all other reports go to the HSE web site, download the form, complete it and email it back to the RIDDOR email address or return it by post.
You must also keep a record of any reportable injury, disease or dangerous occurrence. This must include the date and method of reporting; the date, time and place of the event; personal details of those involved; and a brief description of the nature of the event or disease.
It is also important that you keep good records which include the following information:
- date and method of reporting;
- date, time and place of event;
- personal details of those involved; and
- a brief description of event or disease.
Reportable over three-day injuries
This is the one area that causes some concern because trying to identify when an accident is counted as ‘over three days’ can be difficult.
An over three-day injury may not be something “major” but should be reported if it has resulted in the injured person being away from work or unable to fulfil their full range of normal duties for more than three days This includes acts of physical violence such as assaults on staff by members of the public or assaults on medical staff by patients. Acts of violence also need to be reported to the police as well at the HSE.
A range of diseases listed in the regulations include:
- certain poisonings;
- some skin diseases such as occupational dermatitis, skin cancer, chrome ulcer, oil folliculitis/acne;
- lung diseases including: occupational asthma, farmer’s lung, pneumoconiosis, asbestosis, mesothelioma;
- infections such as: leptospirosis, which can occur when working with water sources exposed to rat urine; hepatitis; tuberculosis; anthrax; legionellosis and tetanus; other conditions such as: occupational cancer; certain musculoskeletal disorders; decompression illness and hand-arm vibration syndrome.
In all these cases, if a doctor notifies you that your employee is suffering from a reportable work-related disease, then you must report it to the enforcing authority.
It’s important to note that when reporting dangerous occurrences there does not have to be any harm caused, only that the potential for harm is present.
In Lord Young’s Common Sense, Common Safety report, published last year, it was proposed that the reporting period for RIDDOR be extended from three to seven days – the time you are off work, before you class this as an injury or accident that has to be reported. Allied to this is the proposal to extend the reporting time frame from ten days to 15 days, although this is still to be confirmed.
The HSE reports that these proposals went out to general consultation and gathered 775 responses, of which 67 per cent supported the proposals being made.
The key message is that everyone needs to be aware of the RIDDOR requirements. If you haven’t already done so, you can obtain a copy of the RIDDOR Approved Code of Practice from the HSE website which will help you identify which areas of your business you may not be aware you have a duty to report.
For further information, please visit: www.hse.gov.uk/riddor/index.htm
Kate Gardner, business manager for health, safety and facilities management at Workplace Law
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There are many ways that The Center can partner with you to promote health equity and abundant life in our communities. These range from in-depth community engagement strategies to shorter workshops and educational programs. We also work through longer, on-going partnerships in specific communities. To learn more about any of these programs or partnerships, please contact us!
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The Center is the leader in providing health ministry development services for congregations in the metropolitan Chicago area. This includes introductory workshops, as well as more advanced, longer-term education and support.
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CHAMP brings people in a community together to identify how faith communities are supporting the health and well-being of the community. Since it was first used in 2006, this process has been used throughout the world to quickly and effectively get communities talking to each other and moving forward to take action together.
We work with congregations and organizations of all kinds to help them connect with others doing similar work, design faith-based initiatives, and move their faith and health work to address the social conditions that create health disparities. We’d love to come out and talk with you and learn more about what you are doing. Contact us!
Just Eating? Practicing Our Faith at the Table
Just Eating? Practicing Our Faith at the Table is a 7-week curriculum for Christian congregations that helps participants think about eating as a practice of faith.The Center provides orientation sessions for leaders who want to use the curriculum in their congregations. See the curriculum here.
Courage to Love is an initiative to reduce pre-term birth and infant mortality in the African American community by mobilizing love as a resource to protect black families from the stress of racism and discrimination.
The Center is pleased to be part of the Healthy HotSpot initiative, in partnership with the Cook County Department of Public Health. Healy HotSpots is an effort to multiply the number of places that make healthy living easier in or near your community. Find out more about ways your faith community can lead in creating a culture of health for your members and for the wider community.
Preventing Flu: Living Faith, Loving Community
Since 2010, The Center has been one of ten sites around the country funded through the Interfaith Health Program at Emory University to develop faith-based strategies for preventing flu in communities that have low immunization rates. We have developed a set of educational materials that are designed especially for faith communities to use to promote a wholistic message that emphasizes Living Faith, Loving Community. Find out more here.
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Effective portfolio designs begin with an understanding of the organizing structure used to classify and evaluate the thousands of publicly held companies offering investment opportunities. Various classification systems exist, but all are based on aggregating businesses into similar groups in order to compare and analyze their performance. How well the different systems keep up with the times and emerging (or declining) industries also varies; most are reviewed and/or modified periodically. In the investment world, a globally consistent and easily understood industry analysis framework is essential.
The terminology of industries and sectors is essentially a commonsense reflection of how people tend to talk about the economy and the business world. Companies are assigned to an industry based on the similarity of their primary line of business. Related industries are aggregated into a few major sectors. In short, it's a matter of scope. Sectors pertain to big, generic categories of the economy and are generally limited to a dozen or so, depending on the classification system used. Industries and subindustries are increasingly specific and contain progressively fewer members.
For example, the Health Care sector includes such industries as Equipment and Supplies, Care Providers & Services, and Pharmaceuticals. Each of these industries can be further broken down into subindustries, depending on the degree of granularity desired.
Industries and sectors are terms used by economists to define and analyze a given economy—world, national, regional, or local—and by financial analysts to break down the stock or equity market. This is what we are concerned with. This is important to investors because sectors and industries form the framework for investment research, portfolio management, and asset allocation.
How is a company assigned to a specific sector and industry category? Why is a company typically assigned to only 1 category, even if it is diversified across several different categories?
A company is assigned to a specific industry based on its main line of business, as measured primarily by revenues. For those companies that are engaged in more than 1 substantially different business activity, the company is classified where the majority of revenues and profits are derived or, if there is no majority, the industry that best reflects the company’s principal business.
Are the sector definitions used in government statistics comparable to the definitions applied to stocks and bonds?
Government analyses and the equity markets use different, although often similar systems. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) became the basis for most government economic reports after 1997. It was developed to reflect changes in the economy, particularly the growth of service-based businesses. NAICS has generally replaced the familiar Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System, although a few government agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, may still use SIC codes. NAICS is used in Canada and Mexico as well as in the United States.
By comparison, the Global Industry Classification System, or GICS, was designed by MSCI Barra and Standard & Poor's to provide a consistent taxonomy for use by the worldwide financial community. Introduced in 1999, it has received substantial acceptance.
In addition, there are other, less widely used classification systems, such as the FTSE Industry Classification Benchmark (ICB) and the Thomson Reuters Business Classification (TRBC), which are the basis of various indexes and market analyses.
How many industries and sectors are there?
This varies with the specific classification system. Do food and beverages constitute 1 industry or 2? Do alcohol and orange juice belong in the same industry? If one is tracking overall economic activity, broader segmentation may serve the purpose; if one is considering investing in the rapidly growing niche market of craft beers, for instance, more specific classifications are necessary in order to isolate this segment from a broader beverage market with a number of mature segments.
Why are sectors important in global equity investing?
Traditionally, investors have structured global equity portfolios based on regional factors. For example, a typical investment strategy would seek increased diversification or outperformance relative to a benchmark by under- or over-weighting specific regions or countries. As global correlations have increased, however, a number of sectors have exhibited unique patterns regardless of the countries in which they are domiciled.
Over time, as the global economy has strengthened, differences among countries and regions have become far less pronounced. Many sectors now exhibit patterns based on the nature of the business, regardless of geographic region.
The energy sector is a classic example, as global oil and gas prices tend to drive the performance of energy companies across the world in a tight and coordinated trend. In a similar manner, large health care companies are impacted by news affecting their businesses in different regions.
To an investor this means that the benefits of portfolio diversification generated through traditional geographically based asset allocation strategies have diminished, while investment strategies based on economic sectors may continue to provide significant diversification benefits within the global equity markets.
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Quick verdict: Apple's updated MacBook Air comes with a much better keyboard and internal processor and it's cheaper than its predecessor. While this isn't quite a pro-grade laptop, there's very little here not to like.
Thin and light
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When Apple first introduced the MacBook Air, its primary selling point was that it was almost insanely thin and light by the standards of a 2008 laptop. It wasn't an "affordable" MacBook at that time, because Apple still sold a plastic body model that was much cheaper.
That was 12 years ago, mind you, and while I can lay claim to being present when Steve Jobs first pulled the MacBook Air from a manila envelope to the gasps of an overhyped Macworld crowd, Apple has shifted the focus of the MacBook Air to it being a more general-use MacBook for everyday users.
The 2020 iteration of the MacBook Air isn't a radical reinvention of the model or vision in the way that the original was. It fixes a whole host of issues that the recent Air models have had, all while dropping the asking price to get on the MacBook Air train. The end result is a highly compelling laptop prospect for everyday users.
13.3-inch display
Redesigned keyboard
Limited ports
Read more about the Apple MacBook Air's design
Drop the MacBook Air 2020 next to its immediate predecessors when closed, and you'd genuinely have a hard time picking it from its 2018 or 2019 counterparts. You'd have to get a magnifying glass and be very familiar with Apple's obscure modelling codes as printed on the underside because it's the same size as previous models at 1.61x30.41x21.24cm and 1.29kg. It's no longer the thinnest and lightest of the ultraportable bunch, but it's still suitably low weight for what you get, as well as feeling nicely robust. I haven't been specifically bending the MacBook Air for the fun of it, but the chassis feels rigid and good for a few bumps and knocks along the way.
That familiar design, available in Gold, Space Grey or Silver, also means that Apple hasn't addressed one of the key criticisms of the MacBook Air in terms of expansion. On the right-hand side, there's a headphone jack, and on the left, there are two Thunderbolt 3/USB-C type ports, either of which can be used for charging. They're quite close together, and unless you rarely use peripherals, you're going to want to invest in an external USB hub.
Open the MacBook Air 2020 up and you'll find my favourite new feature. It isn't a shiny new screen, which remains as a generally excellent 13.3-inch 2,560x1,600 pixel backlit LED IPS LCD. It isn't the trackpad or even the presence of a TouchID sensor in the combination power button at the top right-hand corner.
Instead, it's the keyboard. Apple had for some time insisted that everyone would love its very flat butterfly mechanism keyboards, placing them on everything it made that had a keyboard. Sure, they looked damn pretty in advertisements and on shop floors, but when you came to use them, you almost inevitably hit their limitations.
Apple's butterfly mechanism had almost no key travel, making them far less useful for rapid touch typists. They were also super prone to sticking and breaking. I've still got a 2015 model MacBook Pro powering along with the older scissor-switch keyboard type, and the difference between that and a flat butterfly keyboard MacBook – even though it might be newer and faster – is immense.
Thankfully, someone at Cupertino finally listened to the chorus of unhappy voices when it released the 16-inch MacBook Pro, which saw the return to the scissor-switch mechanism that Apple now refers to as the "Magic" keyboard.
The Magic keyboard can't quite make rabbits appear out of hats, but it's so very much better than the butterfly one, and it's what you'll find on the MacBook Air 2020. There's also a slight reorganisation of the arrow keys relative to older MacBook Air models which may take a little muscle memory retraining if you're upgrading from a recent model. Frankly, it's a tiny price to pay for how very good the new keyboard is.
10th Gen Intel Core processors are good all-round prospects
Upgraded storage is welcome
Read more about the Apple MacBook Air's performance
The other big change in the MacBook Air's design comes in the adoption of 10th Generation Intel Core i3 or Core i5 processors. The entry-level model runs on a 1.1Ghz Core i3 processor with 8GB of RAM, which you can upgrade to 16GB for an extra cost. There's also a stepped-up model, which is what I've reviewed, running a 1.1Ghz Core i5 processor with 8GB of RAM, again upgradeable.
It is important to note that like every other MacBook Air model, everything on the laptop is fused in place when it's built, including onboard storage. Thankfully, Apple's seen fit to upgrade that too, with the baseline for storage being 256GB on the Core i3 model or 512GB on the Core i5 variant. You can bump that up to as much as 2TB of onboard storage, although the pricing does start to get rather ridiculous at that level. Honestly, you'd be much better off with an external SSD drive than paying Apple an additional $1,200 for integrated storage at that point.
The MacBook Air is very much meant to be Apple's pitch at "everyday" users. Switching to it from a MacBook Pro, I was very much expecting to feel a solid drop in performance, but honestly, for most tasks, it was more than adequate. If you do have the need for pro power for tasks like 4K video editing, the Air is notably slower, but across web browsing – especially if using Apple's own Safari browser rather than the RAM-hungry Chrome – document writing and even image manipulation, the MacBook Air was more than adequate to the task.
There is one notable exception here. The MacBook Air relies on Intel's own integrated Iris Plus graphics for its GPU functions. Mac gaming has come a very long way indeed, but unless your gaming needs are terribly moderate, you'll quickly hit a wall of what the MacBook Air is capable of actually running. That could well bleed into more GPU-intensive tasks such as CAD that I'm not qualified to assess, frankly – but again, Apple's got a MacBook Pro waiting in the wings for you to buy.
Read more about the Apple MacBook Air's battery life
Apple's claim for the MacBook Air is that it's capable of up to 11 hours of wireless web browsing from its sealed internal battery. That's a working day, more or less, but I can't help but feel that it's a little mediocre in a market where many competing models boast 15+ hour battery life figures. Some of them are doing that by way of ARM-based architectures – I'm thinking here of models like the Surface Pro X, Galaxy Book 2 or Galaxy Book S, and the MacBook Air does at least dodge their app compatibility problems. Still, 11 hours isn't in any way market-leading as a claim.
As is so often the case, the reality of usage can vary how much battery endurance you see from the MacBook Air. With very light usage, that 11-hour figure is achievable, but I've seen that drop to 5 hours or less if I was using the laptop very heavily.
What that points to is a battery life that's generally okay for most users, but certainly not up there with the very best in the ultraportable market. It's a small but significant chink in the MacBook Air's otherwise excellent value proposition.
A great ultraportable laptop made even better
The MacBook Air was already one of the better ultraportables on the market, and while Apple hasn't reinvented it simply by throwing a better processor under the hood, it's the other refinements that have really made a difference for this year's release. That Magic keyboard – and the absence of the Touch Bar that you'll still find on the MacBook Pro line – make a huge difference to its usability. Likewise, the shift to a minimum onboard storage of 256GB is very welcome, and the shift to lower starting prices is the icing on the cake.
Clearly, you've got to be happy within the macOS world and the Apple ecosystem to use this laptop, but if you're looking to switch or upgrade an older Mac, the MacBook Air sits very nicely as a good general-purpose laptop computer, and is highly recommended.
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Within the Apple space, the competitor range is the MacBook Pro. If you want the same excellent "Magic Keyboard", the only model that currently ships with that keyboard is the 16-inch MacBook Pro.
If you wanted even more portability out of your Apple experience, you could instead opt for an Apple iPad Pro, which Apple insists is more powerful than many competing laptops on the market – although it doesn't specifically namecheck its own MacBook Pro in that claim.
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Eating in the Sky: the Evolution of Space Menus
BYPatrizia Sanvitale,
The first astronauts had to use their own saliva to rehydrate their meals, or battle with gelatinous shells: but lot's changed since the first man has been sent in the space...
The innovative technology in the cosmic-nutritional sector arrived with the Skylab, the first American Space Station launched in 1973, which introduced personalised menus chosen by each individual astronaut with the help of a nutritionist.
Charles Conrad, the commander of the Apollo 12 and the third man to step foot on the moon on November 19, 1969, was allowed hearty breakfasts of scrambled eggs, sausage, strawberries, jam, orange juice and coffee. In the preceding missions, Mercury and Geminy – the first space pioneers had to re-hydrate their cubed foods with their own saliva or with the dense liquids that they could squeeze out from metallic cylinders resembling tubes of toothpaste.
John Glenn knows something about the matter – as the first American to orbit the Earth in 1962 and the first to eat a meal while doing so – and had to get accustomed to eating the kinds of bland, hard-to-swallow foods that the rest of us can barely imagine. Aboard the Geminy, for instance, the edible cubes were covered by gelatinous substances to avoid creating crumbs.
Food technology, has, thank heavens, made some progress. It was the cuisine of Cape Canaveral that made “the giant leap” forward with its Apollo program. For Christmas in 1968, the astronauts even got a special surprise: a special lunch of turkey pieces covered with gravy and cranberry sauce. And for the first time, they used spoons in space – which, at the time was truly sensational news.
Photo courtesy Nasa
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Paraglider dressed as Santa gets tangled in power lines while delivering candy canes
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Paraglider dressed as Santa winds up in power lines
RIO LINDA, Calif. - A man dressed as Santa Claus got tangled up in some power lines over the weekend after crashing on his powered paraglider.
Authorities say the man took off near a school in Sacramento County and that soon after his motor went out.
The power was shut off to about 200 customers in the Rio Linda area as crews worked to bring the man down.
The rescue took about an hour, and the man was not injured.
"The pilot had a mishap," said Chris Vestal with the Sacramento Metro Fire Department. "He was actually doing something real good for the community and in 2020 it's something we all need. He was trying to deliver candy canes to kids who were playing throughout the community so we commend him for that."
Neighbors say the man is often seen on his paraglider, but this was his first trip as Santa.
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Central Texas Food Bank holds distribution event in Kyle
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The new justice center will provide more space for investigations, victims’ services as well as an emergency operations center.
Kyle police looking for suspect in shooting
The Kyle Police Department is looking for the suspect in a shooting that left a 20-year-old man hospitalized with serious injuries.
Kyle man charged with capital murder in shooting of juvenile
Roberto Ochoa Jr, 31, has been charged with capital murder and is in custody at the Hays County Jail.
Hays County Sheriff's Office investigating homicide in Kyle
The Hays County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a person who was shot at a convenience store in Kyle.
Hays County has record turnout for early voting
There are almost 153,000 registered voters in Hays County. When polling sites opened Friday morning, just over 91,000 had voted.
City of Kyle enters stage 2 drought restrictions
The city says it made the decision to move into stage 2 of the drought plan to rehabilitate the Kohlers Crossing elevated storage tank, which is mainly supplied by an onsite well.
GoFundMe started for nine-week-old puppy with serious injuries
A GoFundMe has been started to help cover the medical bills for a nine-week-old puppy that was found in Kyle with serious injuries.
Silver Alert issued for elderly man last seen in Kyle
79-year-old Robert Mohler was last seen in the 9100 block of FM 2001 in Kyle just after midnight Oct. 21.
“Spook-tacular” month of fun activities lined up for Kyle residents
The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department has lined up a “Spook-tacular” month of fun activities for Kyle residents!
Arrests in Kyle result in 70 charges connected to vehicle burglaries
The Kyle Police Chief is reminding residents to take precautions and protect themselves against vehicle burglaries and identity theft.
Missing Kyle teen in Hays County found safe
The Hays County Sheriff's Office says that a missing Kyle teen has been located and is safe.
11 arrested in connection with 75 burglaries in Hays County
The Hays County Sheriff's Office says the majority of the 11 charged were juveniles.
Kyle City Council approves budget for fiscal year 2020-21
The Kyle City Council has approved next year's $134.2 million budget for the city, which includes a four percent reduction in the property tax rate.
FOX 7 Discussion: City of Kyle looking to invest more in police
The Kyle City Council has approved a ballot measure seeking approval to fund a new public safety center. Kyle Mayor Travis Mitchell joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the ballot in greater detail.
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AT&T and RingCentral Continue to Play Nice
AT&T (NYSE: T) and RingCentral (NYSE: RNG) won't be going their separate ways after all. AT&T and RingCentral are extending the relationship where small- and medium-sized AT&T business customers use the RingCentral Office cloud-based platform branded as AT&T Office@Hand. Earlier this year, AT&T had informed its AT&T Office@Hand customers that it would be transitioning away from RingCentral. Existing customers would migrate directly to RingCentral, but future accounts would go with whatever AT&T could cobble together for its private-label offering.
Neither stock is moving on Wednesday's news. AT&T opened slightly lower. RingCentral opened slightly higher -- coming within $0.10 of taking out last month's all-time highs -- only to trade lower an hour into the trading day. It's a win-win. The market just doesn't realize it yet.
Making the right call
RingCentral offers enterprise communications solutions on the cloud. RingCentral plans start at $15.99 a month, allowing users to make and receive calls from their corporate numbers on IP phones, PCs, tablets, and smartphones. The cloud-based platform also makes it easy to set up conference calls, video conferencing, and faxing across all internet-blessed devices.
RingCentral isn't the only player offering companies tech-savvy enterprise communications solutions on the cloud. However, it's hard to argue with RingCentral's growth. Revenue rose 34% in its latest quarter, well ahead of the 29% to 31% top-line growth that it was publicly modeling. RingCentral's adjusted profit nearly doubled to $0.19 a share, also trouncing expectations.
AT&T transitioning away from RingCentral wouldn't have been fatal. It would've brought over corporate accounts that it could service and market other products to directly. However, AT&T staying pat with RingCentral opens the door for a larger base of clients on its platform. The move also validates RingCentral as the best-of-class player in this niche.
Analysts generally like the move. William Power at Baird feels this is a net positive for RingCentral, though he's sticking with his neutral rating on the stock and his $90 price target that is just below where the stock is now. Sterling Auty at JPMorgan also sees this as strategically positive for RingCentral, but he also has a neutral rating on the stock.
AT&T could've drummed up an in-house solution or turned to one of RingCentral's slower-growing rivals to possibly squeeze more of a mark-up to its Office@Hand offering. However, with AT&T still pushing its latest major acquisition through its digestive tract and RingCentral growing just fine under the current partnership, this is the right move for both parties. Intraday stock charts aren't always the best judges when it comes to grading strategic moves.
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Dominators:
Dominating Their Worlds: These Multi-Unit Operators Rock and Rule!
By: Eddy Goldberg | 6,435 Reads | 10 Shares
Featured in: Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine: Issue 4, 2017
This issue’s six profiles of multi-unit franchisees include immigrants from three different countries (India, Pakistan, and Armenia), all living the American Dream in their own way; a military veteran and former franchisor executive (KFC, Burger King, and Quiznos); a former Arby’s CEO who also was president of a 775-unit Arby’s franchisee organization; and a retired NFL placekicker who has successfully transitioned to life after football as a franchisee.
Each represents a different path an entrepreneurial-minded person can take to become a multi-unit or multi-brand operator. Between them, the six operate more than 800 units—ranging from a low of just 3 units for our “Under 30” profile to nearly 400 for the largest.
As we’ve noted before, multi-unit operators are a unique breed, fun to interview, and inspiring to read about. Some control their markets by having a large number of units from different brands, some by operating many units of a single brand, and many are the top-performing operators in their regions. No matter how they do it, they dominate where they operate.
Once a year we devote an issue to these hard-working, successful franchisees. As usual, they’re an interesting mix, but the results are similar: a combination of grit, determination, and perseverance has led each to success and domination with their chosen brands and markets. Their stories and the paths they’ve followed are insightful and revealing. Here are this year’s “Dominators”!
Amin Dhanani. From his childhood growing up in Houston, the Pakistani-born Dhanani never considered anything other than going into the family business—the billion-dollar Dhanani Group, a large Burger King franchisee and operator of its own massive convenience store holdings. Today he is president of two companies: one for his 270 Popeyes Louisiana Kitchens, the other for the 26 La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafés he recently acquired.
Kamal Singh. After starting out working as a cashier at McDonald’s, Singh, born in India, delivered sub sandwiches, opened his own Lenny’s Subs shop, began adding other franchise brands, took over and turned around underperforming KFCs and Taco Bells, and recently bought 34 Sonic restaurants and 10 more KFC/Taco Bells in Houston. All this by just age 31.
Clyde Rucker. A U.S. Army veteran and self-described military brat, Rucker told us he spent years working his way to the top in corporate America and as a franchise executive for one reason: so he could become a successful franchisee. Following stints at KFC, Burger King, and Quiznos, he finally made the move to franchising and now operates 60 Jack in the Box restaurants and 10 Denny’s in Arizona and Texas.
Tom Garrett. When we last interviewed him only 2 years ago, Garrett’s GPS Hospitality operated 196 Burger Kings. That’s grown to 376 Burger Kings, and he’s added 19 Popeyes to the mix. Rapid growth and big numbers are nothing new for Garrett, who previously worked at RTM Restaurant Group, which operated 775 Arby’s when the company was sold back to the franchisor in 2005 and he moved from president of RTM to COO of the newly formed Arby’s Restaurant Group. He left the company in 2010, as CEO before taking another dip into the franchisee pool.
Kris Brown. After kicking his way through 12 seasons in the NFL, Brown is kicking it as a Dunkin’ Donuts franchisee. Following his retirement in 2011, Brown partnered with a former teammate and began operating Dunkin’ franchises. Today at 40, he is the owner and CEO of the Berliner Group, which has 12 Dunkin’ stores, 4 in Kansas City and 8 in Omaha, and is under contract to open 17 stores with the brand.
Albert Tadevosyan. As an MMA fighter in the Northwest, Tadevosyan retired with a professional fight record of 7-1-1. Now, at just 25, this Armenian immigrant owns three Baskin-Robbins stores in Washington, is a State Farm-approved candidate looking to start his own insurance agency, and is a husband and new dad to an 8-month-old daughter. Tadevosyan still remembers growing up poor and vowing to not have any money problems when he got older and was on his own. Welcome to America!
Once again we’ve teamed up with FRANdata to bring you the 2017 listing of the MSAs with the most franchised units, and the dominant franchisee organizations in each state and region.
Published: November 2nd, 2017
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Updated on : Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 11:21 PM IST
Maharashtra: MVA govt sets up panel to probe Jalyukta Shivar Yojana
By Sanjay Jog
CM V/S FORMER CM: CAG had rapped the Fadnavis Govt for lapses in implementation
Mumbai: After almost a month-and-a-half, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday set up a four-member committee chaired by former Additional Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar, to conduct an open inquiry into the alleged scam and irregularities in the Fadnavis government's flagship multi-crore Jalyukta Shivar Yojana (JSY).
The state cabinet had, on October 14, cleared the inquiry based on the scathing observations made by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in its report. Other committee members include the additional director general of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, water resources department secretary Sanjay Belsare and the executive director of soil conservation and watershed area management.
The government, in a notification on Tuesday, has asked the committee to submit a report in six months and a report on its recommendations every month.
The CAG had made scathing observations, saying that the JSY had little impact in achieving water neutrality and increasing groundwater levels, after a whopping Rs 9,633.75 crore had been spent. The committee would hold an open inquiry into the 1,120 works in 120 villages examined by the CAG. The committee will suggest administrative or divisional inquiry into these works.
This has been necessitated because the Fadnavis government had selected 2,586 villages under the JSY and nearly 6.41 lakh works were undertaken, of which 6.30 lakh (98 per cent) were completed, at a cost of Rs 9,633.75 crore. In 83 of the 120 villages selected for the audit, the storage created was not sufficient to meet water requirement as indicated in the village plan for drinking and irrigation.
The committee has also been tasked with holding an open inquiry into the over 600 complaints received since 2015 with regard to the JSY works and later, recommending administrative or divisional probes.
The government’s decision is crucial, as the CAG had observed that in 37 of the 83 villages, water shortage was because of less storage created than had been proposed. In 25 of 37 villages, the shortfall was more than 20 per cent. The CAG further observed that district authorities did not get periodical reports, to monitor the progress of the implementation. It has slammed the maintenance of completed works and said none of the 120 villages collected cess towards maintenance and repairs, as proposed in the scheme.
Land under water-intensive cash crops increased in many villages, while there were only 29 of 80 villages declared water-neutral. The third party audits at Jawhar and Mokhada found major problems with structural soundness of the projects, the CAG observed. It also pulled up the authorities for not uploading pictures of ongoing works at various stages, to maintain transparency.
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Frasi di esempio
pointedness frasi
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Frasi con pointedness (in inglese)
Crawford had not asked her, she must have been the last to be sought after, and should have received a partner only through a series of inquiry, and bustle, and interference, which would have been terrible; but at the same time there was a pointedness in his manner of asking her which she did not like, and she saw his eye glancing for a moment at her necklace, with a smile, she thought there was a smile, which made her blush and feel wretched.
Crawford had not asked her, she must have been the last to be sought after, and should have received a partner only through a series of inquiry, and bustle, and interference, which would have been terrible; but at the same time there was a pointedness in his manner of asking her which she did not like, and she saw his eye glancing for a moment at her necklace, with a smile—she thought there was a smile—which made her blush and feel wretched.
Sinonimi per pointedness
pointedness point
Pointedness definizioni
1. The quality of being obviously directed at a particular person or thing
2. The property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip
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SB Mondo Regular
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The Fontspring Desktop Font End User License Agreement
Version 1.7.0 - February 26, 2017
By downloading and/or installing font software (“Font”) offered by Fontspring or its distributors, you (“Licensee”) agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions of this End User Licensing Agreement (“EULA”):
1. Rights Granted
Fontspring grants Licensee a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive and non-transferrable license to:
a. Use the Font to create and distribute graphics, logos, and artwork for display on any surface including computer screens, television screens, paper, physical products, or any other surface. The created graphics may be a fixed size (e.g. JPG, PNG, etc.) or a static vector (e.g. SVG, EPS, etc. made with a “create outlines” tool).
b. Embed or link the Font in accordance with the rules described in Section 2d, “Document Embedding,” of this EULA.
2. Requirements and Restrictions
a. Products
Licensee may not use the Font to create alphabet or letterform products for resale where the product consists of individual letterforms, including rubber stamps, die-cut products, stencil products, or adhesive sticker alphabet products where the likeness of the Font can be reproduced and the end-user of said products can create their own typesetting. An extended license may be available for an additional fee.
Licensee may create typographic products using the Font if the product consists of commonly recognized words or phrases, for example, a rubber stamp that has the words “Great!” or a sticker that says “Thank You.”
b. Dingbats and Illustrations
Licensee may NOT use illustrations or images in the Font OTHER THAN letterforms, numbers, punctuation marks, diacritics, etc., in a manner where the illustration or image becomes the primary aspect of a product for resale. For example, a dingbat image in the font can not be the sole design element on a coffee cup, t-shirt, greeting card, etc., intended for resale. An extended license may be available for an additional fee.
c. Users and Deployment
The Font may be simultaneously used by no more than the number of users specified in the Invoice. A “user” is a single person or single machine, at the discretion of the Licensee. All users must belong to the same company or household purchasing the font except for temporary use by third parties as described in Section 3 “Provision to Third Parties” of this EULA. The Font may be installed on a server for the purpose of deploying to licensed users with all user restrictions listed above still applying.
d. Document Embedding (including PDF, Microsoft Word® & Microsoft Powerpoint®)
Documents embedding the Font and sent to third parties, must be read-only by those recipients.
Documents embedding the Font and created for in-house use or sent to third parties working on behalf of the Licensee as described in Section 3 “Provision to Third Parties” may be editable.
3. Provision to Third Parties
The Licensee may temporarily provide the Font to a graphic designer, printer, agent, or independent contractor who is working on behalf of the Licensee. The Agents temporarily using the font are treated as licensed users and count toward the number of users specified on the Invoice. In the case of a single user license, the Licensee may temporarily provide the Font to a single third party without violating this EULA.
The third party designer, developer, agent, or independent contractor must:
a. Agree in writing to use the Font exclusively for Licensee’s work, according to the terms of this EULA.
b. Retain no copies of the Font upon completion of the work.
4. Term
This EULA grants a perpetual license for the rights set forth in Section 1, “Rights Granted,” unless and until the EULA terminates under Section 8, “Termination.” Fontspring will not charge additional fees post purchase, annually or otherwise.
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Licenses for @font-face embedding, computer applications and games, installable interactive books, software, mobile applications and games, ebooks, product creation websites, website template distribution, website templates, and other uses not allowed by this EULA may be available for an additional fee. Contact Fontspring at support@fontspring.com for more information.
Licensee may not modify the Font files, or create derivative fonts based on the Font without prior written consent from Fontspring or the owning Foundry EXCEPT THAT Licensee may generate files necessary for embedding or linking in accordance with this EULA.
The Font is protected by copyright law. The Foundry is the sole, exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights, including rights under copyright and trademark law. Licensee agrees not to use the Font in any manner that infringes the intellectual property rights of the Foundry or violates the terms of this EULA. Licensee will be held legally responsible, and indemnifies Fontspring, for any infringements on the Foundry’s rights caused by failure to abide by the terms of this EULA.
This EULA is effective until terminated. If Licensee fails to comply with any term of this EULA, Fontspring may terminate the EULA with 30 days notice. This EULA will terminate automatically 30 days after the issuance of such notice.
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Fontspring will, at the Licensee’s request, provide a refund for the Font if:
a. The Font has not been used in any published or released work.
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c. The Font has been uninstalled and deleted from all Licensee’s computers.
The Product is provided “as is.” Fontspring makes no warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Fontspring shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages (including damages from loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use the product even if Fontspring or the Foundry has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to Licensee.
This EULA is governed by the laws of the United States of America and the State of Delaware.
This EULA, in conjunction with the Invoice that accompanies each Font licensed from Fontspring or its distributors, constitutes the entire agreement between Fontspring and Licensee.
12. Modification
The Parties may modify or amend this EULA in writing.
13. Waiver. The waiver of one breach or default hereunder shall not constitute the waiver of any subsequent breach or default.
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The Fontspring Web Font End User License Agreement
By downloading, installing and/or embedding font software (“Web Font”), designed by the foundry (“Foundry”) and offered by Fontspring, you (“Licensee”) agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions of this End User Licensing Agreement (“EULA”):
1. Right Granted
Fontspring grants Licensee a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive and non-transferable license to link the Web Font to Websites using the @font-face selector in CSS files.
Licensee agrees to abide by the following requirements and restrictions:
a. Licensee must use the Web Font provided by Fontspring under this EULA. Licensee may not link to the full, CFF OpenType or TrueType font intended for desktop installation.
b. The total traffic of the Website(s), measured in pageviews per month, may be no greater than the number of pageviews specified in the Receipt.
c. Licensee may only install the Web Font on Websites that it owns or controls.
d. Licensee may embed Web Font in reports generated by the Website(s), provided that Licensee does not sell the reports for profit.
Licensee may temporarily provide the Web Font to a producer, publisher or other agent who is working on behalf of the Licensee.
a. Agree in writing to use the Web Font exclusively for Licensee’s work, according to the terms of this EULA.
b. Retain no copies of the Web Font upon completion of the work.
c. Use and embed the Web Font only in Websites owned or controlled by Licensee.
This EULA grants a perpetual license for the rights set forth in Paragraph 1 unless and until the EULA terminates under Paragraph 7. Fontspring will not charge additional fees post purchase, annually or otherwise.
Licensee may not modify the Web Font or create derivative fonts based upon the Web Font without prior written consent from Fontspring or the Foundry EXCEPT THAT Licensee may generate files necessary for embedding or linking in accordance with this EULA.
The Web Font is protected by copyright law. The Foundry is the sole, exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights, including rights under copyright and trademark law. Licensee agrees not to use the Web Font in any manner that infringes the intellectual property rights of the Foundry or violates the terms of this EULA. Licensee will be held legally responsible, and indemnifies Fontspring, for any infringements on the Foundry’s rights caused by failure to abide by the terms of this EULA.
Fontspring will, upon request by the Licensee, provide a refund for the Web Font if:
a. The Web Font has not been used in any publicly available Website.
b. No more than 30 days have passed since the date of purchase, specified on the Receipt.
The Web Font is provided “as is.” Fontspring makes no warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
This EULA, in conjunction with the Receipt that accompanies each Web Font licensed from Fontspring, constitutes the entire agreement between Fontspring and Licensee.
Fontspring and Licensee may modify or amend this EULA in writing.
12. Waiver.
The waiver of one breach or default hereunder shall not constitute the waiver of any subsequent breach or default.
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The Fontspring Ebook Font End User License Agreement
By downloading, installing and/or embedding font software (“Font”) offered by Fontspring or its distributors, you (“Licensee”) agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions of this End User Licensing Agreement (“EULA”):
a. Embed the Font into an unlimited number of copies, format types, and subsequent versions of Ebooks.
b. Modify or convert the Font to improve the font's appearance or performance in an Ebook.
a. Licenses may embed the Font in ONLY the number of Ebook titles indicated in the Invoice.
b. When the Licensee uses the Font provided by Fontspring under this EULA, and the Font file is distributed as part of an Ebook, the Font must be embedded within an archive file format that obscures the original data using compression, encryption, or obfuscation. Valid archive formats for the that meet these criteria include, but are not limited to, PDF, EPUB 2.01, EPUB 3, and KF8.
c. The Font must take the form of a non-executable file that is interpreted by e-reading software or e-reading devices.
d. The Font may not be installed in the operating system on which the Ebook runs.
Licensee may temporarily provide the Font to a producer, publisher or other agent who is working on behalf of the Licensee.
(1) Agree in writing to use the Font exclusively for Licensee's work, according to the terms of this EULA.
(2) Retain no copies of the Font upon completion of the work.
Licenses for Desktop use, @font-face embedding, computer applications and games, installable interactive books, software, mobile applications and games, product creation websites, website template distribution, website templates, and other uses not allowed by this Agreement may be available for an additional fee. Contact Fontspring at support@fontspring.com for more information.
The Font is protected by copyright law. The Foundry is the sole, exclusive owner of all intellectual property rights, including rights under copyright and trademark law. Licensee agrees not to use the Font in any manner that infringes the intellectual property rights of the Foundry or violates the terms of this EULA. Licensee will be held legally responsible, and indemnifies Fontspring, for any infringements on the foundry's rights caused by failure to abide by the terms of this EULA.
Fontspring will, at the User's request, provide a refund for the Font if:
The Product is provided "as is." Fontspring makes no warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
This EULA, in conjunction with the Invoice (“Invoice”) that accompanies each Font licensed from Fontspring or its distributors, constitutes the entire agreement between Fontspring and Licensee.
Application License
The Fontspring Application Font End User License Agreement
Version 1.7.2 - May 14, 2018
Fontspring grants Licensee a perpetual, worldwide, non-exclusive and non-transferable license to:
a. Embed the licensed Font into an unlimited number of copies and subsequent versions of the Application(s) (“App” or “Apps”).
b. Port the app to any other platform or console (iOS, Windows, Android, Linux, Playstation, Xbox, etc.).
c. Subset or convert the Font format to improve the Font’s performance in the App.
a. The number of Monthly Active Users (“MAU”) of the App cannot exceed the number specified in the Invoice. MAU is the number of unique users that have logged in or otherwise used the app in the last 30 days. If the App has no way of monitoring use, Licensee may use “total downloads” as a metric instead.
b. Licensee may not redistribute the Font with the App’s source code.
c. Licensee may not install the Font in the operating system the App runs on.
d. Licensee may not embed the Font in an App that enables an end user to create custom typesetting with the Font (e.g. Photoshop Express for iOS, etc.).
e. Licensee may embed the Font in reports that the App saves or exports, provided that the reports are not sold for profit.
f. Licensee may only embed the Font into Apps that it owns or controls.
The Licensee may temporarily provide the Font to a third party aiding in development or design for the App who is working on behalf of the Licensee.
The third party must:
(1) Agree in writing to use the Font exclusively for Licensee’s work, according to the terms of this EULA.
Licenses for desktop use, @font-face embedding, Ebooks and Epubs, product creation websites, website template distribution, website templates, and other uses not allowed by this Agreement may be available for an additional fee. Contact Fontspring at support@fontspring.com for more information.
Licensee may not modify the Font or create derivative works based upon the Font without prior written consent from Fontspring or the owning Foundry (“Foundry”) EXCEPT THAT Licensee may generate files necessary for embedding or linking in accordance with this EULA.
Fontspring will, at the User’s request, provide a refund for the Font if:
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Recalled flour didn’t just go to retailers, restaurants
By Coral Beach on June 3, 2016
General Mills Inc. and federal officials have been working together to account for recalled flour that has been linked to an E. coli outbreak and that was sent to food producers in addition to retailers and restaurants. Neither the company nor government has included information about the flour sent to food producers in published recall or outbreak notices. General Mills recalled 10 million pounds of flour Tuesday after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) informed the company the flour had been linked to an E. coli outbreak that has been going on since December 2015. Both General Mills and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration confirmed for Food Safety News this week that some of the recalled flour had been sent in bulk to food producing companies. “Yes, and they have been notified of the recall,” General Mills spokesman Mike Siemens said when asked whether the recalled flour was sold to food producers, bakeries, etc., or used in other General Mills products, such as baking mixes. “We are not aware of it being used in any dry mixes,” Siemens said, but he did not provide comment on any other kinds of products. A spokeswoman for the FDA’s Office of Foods and Veterinary Medicine said the agency’s Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation (CORE) Network did not include information in its outbreak notice about the flour sent to food producers because it would not have had meaning for the general public. “FDA worked with General Mills to directly notify their bulk customers and facilitate the recall. This information is not included in the CORE posting because consumers would not be able identify the bulk General Mills products because they are not sold in stores,” FDA’s Evelyn Pereira said in an email. Pereira said the agency could not comment on the likelihood of secondary recalls for products that may have been produced with the recalled flour, which was mostly produced in General Mills’ facility in Kansas City, MO. “FDA cannot speculate about future recalls, but we will work with any downstream customers in facilitating potential recalls or other actions,” Pereira said. If the flour was used by producers for foods that are not baked or otherwise cooked before sale to consumers — such as raw cookie dough, pizza dough or pie crusts — there could be secondary recalls in the works. Raw cookie dough from the Nestle Co. was linked to a 2009 E. coli O157:H7 outbreak that sickened 77 people across 30 states. Nestle recalled 3.6 million packages of chocolate chip cookie dough. After the outbreak, the company started heat treating flour to kill pathogens before it is used in Nestle products. Outbreak and investigations then and now A CDC epidemiologist who helped trace the current 20-state E. coli O121 outbreak to General Mills’ flour also worked on the 2009 E. coli outbreak investigation that was ultimately linked to the flour in Nestle’s cookie dough.
Click on this image to view the entire CDC infographic on its investigation techniques.
Dr. Karen Neil, a medical epidemiologist with CDC’s Outbreak Response and Prevention Branch, said Thursday that both investigations were challenging. She said CDC’s PulseNet system and database allowed for the current outbreak to be detected relatively quickly. The first person became ill Dec. 21, 2015, and the outbreak investigation began in early February. “The way we detect outbreaks is PulseNet and there is an inherent delay because of the lag time between when people become ill and when the information is reported and uploaded,” Neil said, adding it takes a minimum to three to four weeks for that process when the pathogen involved is E. coli. Neil said state and federal health officials started out interviewing outbreak victims with standard questionnaires, asking about consumption of the usual suspect foods for E. coli infection, such as leafy greens or ground beef. When the investigation went no where, the epidemiologists and other public health officials stepped back. They reinterviewed victims with open-ended questions about what food they had eaten and handled before becoming ill. “In this investigation the restaurant-related cases really helped,” Neil said. “When we started hearing things about raw dough, the home bakers weren’t sure what brand of flour they had used because they didn’t still have the packages. There was nothing to trace from.” Neil said when some outbreak victims reported eating and handling raw dough at restaurants before becoming ill, it was a break through moment in the investigation. It gave investigators another route to trace back to possible sources. “In this instance Whole Genome Sequencing was helpful, too, because when we compared the (lab samples from) restaurant cases with the cases involving home bakers, they had the same strain (of E. coli),” Neil said. None of the flour samples tested thus far by FDA and General Mills have returned positive results for the outbreak strain. But Neil said the traceability information from restaurants that purchased General Mills flour, plus more than half of interviewed victims reporting they had used one of the recalled brands, provided sufficient evidence for the product to be linked to the outbreak. “It has been a really challenging investigation because flour is an ingredient in other foods and people don’t think about the fact that they’ve eaten it,” Neil said. Neither FDA nor CDC has closed their investigations into the outbreak cause, and CDC officials said in their outbreak announcement that additional victims will likely be identified.
These are three of several varieties and brands of flour recalled by General Mills in relation to a multi-state outbreak of E. coli.
Advice to consumers Neil said she and other public health officials are very concerned that consumers may still have the recalled flour in their homes because of its long shelf life. Some of the retail packages available to consumers — sold under the Gold Medal, Gold Medal Wondra and Signature Kitchens brands — have best-by date codes reaching into July 2017. The shelf life of the bulk flour distributed to food producers has not been published. “It is very important for people to never eat raw dough or batter,” Neil said, repeating the CDC warning about flour having the inherent possibility to be contaminated because it is made from wheat, which is grown outdoors, and not subjected to a kill step during production. “Also, if people do have the recalled flour in their homes, they should not use it. They should throw it away and throughly wash the container it was in and anything that came into contact with it.” Neil said even if consumers plan to use the flour in baking or cooking that would provide a kill step, the flour can very easily cross-contaminate utensils, surfaces and other foods during preparation. As of May 31, the states with confirmed outbreak patients were: Alabama 1, Arkansas 1, Arizona 2, California 1, Colorado 4, Iowa 1, Illinois 4, Massachusetts 2, Maryland 1, Michigan 4, Minnesota 3, Missouri 1, Montana 1, New York 1, Oklahoma 2, Pennsylvania 2, Texas 2, Virginia 2, Washington 2 and Wisconsin 1. (To sign up for a free subscription to Food Safety News, click here.)
Tags: CDC, E. coli outbreak, FDA, flour recall, food recalls, foodborne illness outbreaks, General Mills, Gold Medal flour, outbreak investigations, whole-genome sequencing
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FDA warns shell egg facility to step up Salmonella prevention
By News Desk on June 26, 2017
A shell egg production facility in Puerto Rico is on notice from the Food and Drug Administration for serious violations of food safety regulations regarding the prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis during production, storage and transportation.
Officials from the FDA’s San Juan District Office inspected the Cidra, Puerto Rico, location of Avicola Santos Inc. on Aug. 8-24, 2016, and discovered the company’s shell eggs were prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with filth, and may have been rendered injurious to health, according to a Jan. 17 warning letter recently made public by the FDA.
The report cited five significant violations in relation to Salmonella enteritidis (SE) prevention:
Failure to have and implement a written SE prevention plan that includes an appropriate monitoring method for rodents;
Failure to have and implement a written SE prevention plan that includes an appropriate monitoring method for flies;
Failure to have adequate biosecurity measures, and/or to implement the “Biosecurity Program” section of your SE prevention plan, to ensure that there is no introduction or transfer of SE into or among poultry houses;
Failure to hold or transport your eggs at or below 45 degrees F ambient temperature beginning 36 hours after time of lay; and
Failure to include a sampling plan for conducting environmental tests appropriate to the poultry house layout in the SE prevention plan.
According to the warning letter, the facility only had one bait trap station, which lacked a bait block. Investigators also observed, “too numerous to count flies inside the house and its outside premises.” The company also failed to prevent stray poultry, wild birds, cats and other animals from entering poultry houses, and had no log of visitors to the farm, on seven occasions observed by the investigator.
These violations were a handful of the examples that rendered the firm’s shell eggs to be in violation of both the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act), as well as the Public Health Service Act (the PHS Act).
The FDA allows companies 15 working days to respond to warning letters. If companies fail to properly correct violations, legal action can result in seizure of products and injunctions stopping operations. FDA has not yet posted a closeout letter on the case.
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Resident Evil 6 - Review
Resident Evil 6 features elements of what began as a horror series but its focus is definitely geared towards a cinematic-style shooter. Utilising the semi-free camera system and third-person over the shoulder perspective that reinvented the action genre with Resident Evil 4, it's a highly generous offering featuring tens of hours of zombie fire-fights interspersed with high-octane action sequences inspired by the likes of the Call of Duty and Uncharted games.
The title boasts four individual campaigns lasting around seven hours apiece. Set around an overarching plot in which global bioterrorist attacks have turned those infected with a virus into gruesome monsters, each features different characters, unique enemies and settings, plus somewhat distinct atmospheres.
The storylines begin in different locations around the globe, intertwining in various ways before leading to the game's geographical focal point of China. Three of them, starring returning series protagonists Leon Kennedy and Chris Redfield, as well as new boy Jake Muller, are playable cooperatively with a friend, while the fourth, featuring another established character, Ada Wong, is single-player only and is unlocked after completing the others.
While the style of each campaign varies, there isn't a survival horror one per se. The game will largely be remembered for shootouts and big action set pieces as opposed to the series' past focus on exploration, limited resources and terrifying encounters. Leon's campaign is the creepiest, featuring generally slower zombies that are particularly dangerous up close, with the standout fights set in cramped spaces and winding corridors.
The Chris and Jake campaigns offer more open environments and range-capable enemies, while Ada's introduces a number of inventive and challenging puzzles. There's a mixture of gameplay on the menu then, but not really of genres, rather it feels like four flavours of zombie shooter dotted with a few nervy moments and tense battles.
Seeing as there's so much shooting involved it's just as well that the gunplay feels and sounds lovely, although some might begin to tire of the campaign sections after 20 hours or so of play. The cover system can be a bit fiddly at times too, while a two-button dodge mechanic removes some of the challenge found in past Resi games.
There are also a few too many quick time events, which see players tasked with performing actions on the controller shortly after the appearance of on-screen prompts to allow for limited interactivity during cinematic sequences. Planes and other vehicles will be piloted, collapsing/exploding structures will be escaped from, and while it's all very prettily presented, your participation is at times limited to hammering buttons or waggling sticks as quickly as possible or in sequence.
The game's cooperative and online modes add plenty to the overall Resident Evil 6 package. Joining a friend's session is simple and the addition of a second player invigorates the combat. There's also a split screen option allowing two buddies to play on the same television.
The fan favourite Mercenaries mode, which can also be played with a partner online, is another great feature that makes a return from previous series entries. Set across a number of maps, the goal is to accumulate a high score by killing as many enemies as possible within a limited amount of time without dying.
With so much content on the disc, Resident Evil 6 offers value for money. It would be nice if the gameplay styles in the different campaign sections were more distinct and leaned more heavily towards the franchise's survival horror roots, but what's available is largely great fun to play, particularly with a friend. Resident Evil 6 kicks off the end of year blockbuster release season with aplomb and it's a game that's highly recommended for shooter and action fans.
GAME's Verdict
Shooting feels and sounds lovely.
A ton of content offers value for money.
Strong co-op and online features.
Not as scary as older series entries.
Action elements are spectacular but largely unoriginal.
Campaign can get a bit repetitive after 20 hours.
Important Terms and Conditions: Except as required by law, codes cannot be redeemed or exchanged for cash and are not reloadable or refundable. Microsoft Digital Credit is refundable in line with GAME’s Returns and Refunds policy.
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Top New Video Games Out On Switch, PS4, Xbox One, And PC This Week -- October 4-10, 2020
It's all about early access this week.
By Tony Wilson on October 9, 2020 at 9:12AM PDT
This week's episode of New Releases revolves around early access: Baldur's Gate III is debuting as a work-in-progress, while Foregone is getting its full release. The indie crowd can also check out I Am Dead, while the sports and racing fans can dig into FIFA 21 and Ride 4, respectively. Here are some of the hottest games launching this week!
Foregone -- October 5
Available on: PC
It might look like Dead Cells, but this action game features hand-crafted levels, not randomly generated ones. As you explore, you'll get better and better loot, helping you take down the game's many enemies and big bosses. Foregone is leaving early access this week for a full release on PC, with console versions arriving on the 13th.
More Foregone Coverage:
Taking Down A Big Bird Boss In Foregone | PAX East 2020 Gameplay
The 34 Coolest Games From PAX East 2020 You Need To Play
Baldur's Gate III -- October 6
Available on: PC, Stadia
It's been 20 years since Baldur's Gate 2, and Divinity: Original Sin 2 developer Larian is taking us back to the Forgotten Realms. Fans of the original games (and Dungeons & Dragons in general) can expect plenty of turn-based combat and dialogue choices as your work to ride the world of the Ilithid invaders. The third game enters early access this week, and playable first act is said to be even bigger than Original Sin 2's.
More Baldur's Gate 3 Coverage:
Baldur's Gate 3 Early Access PC Requirements Revealed
Here Are The Baldur's Gate 3 Races And Classes Available In Early Access
I Am Dead -- October 8
Available on: PC, Switch
I Am Dead
As the name implies, I Am Dead puts you in the shoes of Morris, a deceased museum curator now living his afterlife in the town of Shelmerston. But the town is about to be destroyed, so Morris will have to look inside the memories of his fellow residents to solve puzzles and save the island.
FIFA 21 -- October 9
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC, Switch
EA Play members are already playing FIFA 21 early, but it's launching this week for the rest of us. Volta football and Ultimate Team are back, and this time the latter also features co-op play. Other additions to this year's game include new ways to attack the goal while on offense and more management office.
More FIFA 21 Coverage:
FIFA 21 Preorder Guide: Early Access, Release Date, And More
FIFA 21 Gameplay Preview - Express Yourself
Ride 4 -- October 10
Available on: PS4, Xbox One, PC
The latest in the motorbike racing series features a revamped career mode, letting you rise up through the American, European, or Asian League. You'll encounter a host of weather conditions and a day/night cycle as you race at a variety of tracks around the world. Ride 4 also has a new Endurance Mode, requiring you to carefully select which bike you want to ride for an extended period of time.
More Ride 4 Royal Coverage:
Ride 4's October Release Date Revealed In Gameplay Trailer
Ride 4 Races To Xbox Series X And PS5 In 2021
October is just getting started, and there are many more video games to come. Next week, we'll take a look at the much-anticipated Torchlight 3 and Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, which is putting a new spin on the beloved racing series.
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Smokin105
Looking forward to Balder's Gate but being bigger than Original Sin's 2 is actually too big for me. I like to experience a complete story but I really don't have that kind of time. Original Sin 2 took me at least a couple years to get through.
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SCImonTemplar
The Foregone listing is incorrect. Only the PC version releases on the 5th, with the consoles releasing on the 13th.
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tonywilson
tonywilson Staff
@SCImonTemplar: Thank you for the correction! That's been updated
naomha1
Foregone has a release date of March 1, 2021. How is it releasing this week?
JSprunk
@naomha1: Foregone is an Epic Store timed exclusive. I guess it’s releasing on Steam in Mar 2021. I’m only getting this from the discussions on Steam so I’m not 100% certain that it’s accurate. The official game website only says the game will be leaving early access for PC this month, but it doesn’t mention Epic.
@jsprunk: wasn't aware of that. Thanks!
Pyrosa
Edited By Pyrosa
Super-stoked about BG3, but I don't think I want to dive in until the whole thing is done. It'll be worth the wait, if my enjoyment of Larian's other work (and BG1 & 2) are any guide.
Also, definitely in for Foregone... Looks fun.
idakooz
Edited By idakooz
@Pyrosa: Same. I'm not down with buying a game where only a portion of it is available. Early access release, you know it is going to be full of bugs.
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By Robbie Bryson robbiebryson1 Reporter
A DEDICATED young teacher from Stanway School has been named the best new teacher in Essex.
English teacher Luella Murray, 24, was honoured with the New Teacher of the Year gong at this year’s Essex Teaching Awards.
Miss Murray was one of dozens of educators from across the county to be recognised at the annual ceremony which is organised by Essex County Council.
Miss Murray, a former St Benedict’s, Colchester Sixth Form and University of Essex student, said: “I was nominated by the school and found out after Christmas.
“It is really nice to be acknowledged for the hard work you put in day after day.
“Teachers do it all for the kids and it is nice to have an evening like this where it is acknowledged we are doing a good job generally.”
After initially struggling with English as a subject, Miss Murray, was inspired to join the profession by the teachers who helped her along the way.
Following her A-levels she studied the subject at university before starting her training, spending time at both Thomas, Lord Audley and Stanway schools.
She only started her first year as a fully qualified teacher in September, but has already won high praise from County Hall bosses.
Miss Murray said: “I love being a form tutor because you get to talk to the students one-to-one.
“You form good relationships and learn a bit more about them. It is like having 28 children of your own.”
The young star, who has lived in Colchester all her life, praised the staff and students at Stanway School following her award win.
“It is a really lovely community to work amongst at Stanway,” she said.
“All the teachers are in it for the kids, who themselves are great. The job never ends but it is worth it when you see the kids pick up their results.”
She added: “I would encourage anyone thinking of getting into teaching to look into it because you really don’t get the same fulfilment from other jobs.”
Busy Bees nursery’s pre-school room was highly commended in the Early Years and Foundation Stage Practitioner of the Year category.
Clacton County High School’s Viv Dundon and Louise Horton were acknowledged in the Lifetime Achievement category.
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Free Student Meals Extended Through 20-21 School Year
Gainesville ISD, in partnership with Chartwells K12, will continue offering free meals to all students for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. Free school meals, including breakfast and lunch, are available to kids and teens ages 18 and younger. The program does not cover snacks and a la carte menu items. As a reminder, if you believe you qualify for free/reduced meals and have not yet applied, please do so to ensure that you are eligible for the carryover period for the first 30 days of the 2021-2022 school year. The link for the application can be found in the left naviagation on this page.
For all other students who may be attending school virtually, attend homeschool, or are temporarily quarantined, we will continue offering contactless curbside pickup at Chalmers and Edison for 5-days of breakfasts and lunches. Curbside pick-up is available on Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays and includes two meals each day, providing enough fresh, nutritious, delicious meals for the entire school week. Pick up time at Chalmers is 1pm at the back side of the school. Pick-up times for Edison are 8:45-9:15 a.m. and 12:30 –1:00 p.m. at the front (north east side).
Meals are more important than ever before to help families save money and stretch their food budgets. Without access to regular nutritious meals, kids can suffer long-term consequences, both academically and in overall growth and development. School meals provide families with peace-of-mind and ensure they continue to receive the health benefits school meals provide.
The department follows Food Base Menu Planning. All meals must meet the Recommended Daily Allowance established by the USDA and the Texas Department of Agriculture. We research and evaluate every recipe in our menu to ensure they meet nutrition requirements measured by the following categories: Saturated Fat, Total Fat, Calories and Sodium. For further details on the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy please refer to the full policy at www.squaremeals.org.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. (Not all prohibited apply to all programs). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Direcotr, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avunue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964(voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
De acuendo a lo establecido por las leyes Federales y el Departamento do Agriculture de los EE.UU. (USDA, siglad en ingles), se prohibite a este organismo la discriminacion por raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, edad, o impeimentos de las personas. (No todas las bases de prohibicion se aplican a todos los programas.) Para presentar una queja sobre discriminacion, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, o llame al (202) 720-5964 (voz y TDD). USDA es un provendor y empleador que ofrece oportunidad igual a todos.
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GoSanAngelo's new look, icon strengthen local, network ties
Jen Guadarrama
General Rainz has taken on a lot of looks since he first appeared on the front page of the San Angelo Standard-Times on Sept. 6, 1910.
The now widely recognized symbol was the brainchild of Linnie May Murphy, wife of then-publisher J.G. Murphy.
More:Benefits of going digital with the Standard-Times
Each time there was a sizable rain dropped on drought-prone West Texas, J.G. Murphy enthusiastically wanted to crow about it, prompting his wife to declare, “Why don’t you put a rooster in the paper?”
So he did.
Over the next 57 years, the nameless red rooster strutted across the front page after each rain. Then, in 1967, a contest was hosted to formally name the bird.
Mrs. W.D. Davis of San Angelo submitted the winning entry — General Rainz.
The General has undergone a series of changes through the years. In 1974, when Tucker Sutherland became the publisher, an animated dynamic rooster was created.
The focus of the rooster was changed during the Iranian hostage crisis when former Standard-Times staff artist Ben Garrison created anti-Khomeini drawings for the newspaper’s nameplate.
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The refreshed digital badge modernizes our visual storytelling, unifies our digital network and creates a more contemporary look.
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DVD MotoGP 2005 review
180 Minutes/ Engelstalig
‘The Doctor’ wins again! With 11 race wins, 5 of which were consecutive and a MotoGP first, Rossi claimed his seventh world title at the Malaysian GP with 4 races left. He becomes not only a champion but a recordbreaker - equalling Mike Hailwood’s record of 76 GP wins - firmly establishing his position in bikesport history as a modern day legend.
2005 was a season of firsts - with new GPs in the USA, China and Turkey as well as a maiden GP win for Marco Melandri, who finished second overall in an impressive rise through the rankings from his 2004 final standing of tenth place. He and Bayliss began their first season with Honda with high hopes of championship success, alongside Edwards debut with Yamaha and Checa’s with Ducati. But this year also signalled important goodbyes - to Neil Hodgson who moves to the AMA Superbikes Championship and team Aprilia, who withdrew from MotoGP competition indefinitely.
Alongside changes in line-up, new rules added to the excitement of this year’s championship. Fuel tank capacity was reduced from 24 to 22 litres, and a new weather rule insisted that riders were not to stop in the rain unless whiteflagged - all of which pushed riders abilities even further resulting in 17 action-packed, highly entertaining rounds, all captured by trackside and on-bike cameras.
So if it’s action and speed you’re looking for, look no further than this official review - nothing else comes close!
Featuring expert commentary by Julian Ryder and Toby Moody.
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