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A Family Affair:
Wrestling Bonds Hudson Family
by Olivia Kolterman | Class of 2018
If you go to any Hudson wrestling event, you’re sure to never miss the Entriken family: A father who created a family legacy in wrestling, a mother who lives in the stands, an eldest son who dominates on the mat, a middle daughter who joined the family tradition, and a younger son who is eager to live up to the family legacy.
As a former state qualifier for the Webster City wrestling team that was state runner-up in the Class 3A Dual Tournament in 1991, Colby Entriken was first introduced to wrestling as a three year old by his older brother in the typical sibling way. “We had several grappling matches in the living room as youngsters,” laughed Colby.
Colby soon came to love all that wrestling offered. “The sport teaches you discipline, to bounce back from adversity,” said the father of three. “In life we all get kicked from time to time and how you respond makes a big difference in the outcome. It could be an injury, a call from the referee that you disagreed with, or some other outside variable. ”
Colby loves that his children are exposed to the character-building opportunity that wrestling provides. Said Colby, “There are only two people on the mat, and as a wrestler, you have to learn to take responsibility for your outcome - win or lose.”
The Sons
Despite having won numerous state and national honors in club wrestling as well as holding and breaking his own school records, senior Taylan Entriken has yet to reach his ultimate goal: a state title. “I want to be the most dominant wrestler every time I step foot on the mat,” said Taylan.
He is well on the way to accomplishing that goal. Taylan is a returning 5th place finisher from the 2016 state tournament and is currently ranked 2nd in the state. Taylan’s success, which began at the age of five, has fueled the fire within younger brother Tate, a 7th grader. “I want to break his records,” said Tate.
Like Taylan, Tate has been wrestling since he was a preschooler. Tate loves wrestling because it makes him feel special. “There are a lot of basketball players and this is what sets me aside from everyone else,” said Tate.
The love of wrestling even spread to the Entriken daughter, Becca.
“When I was little, I seriously considered wrestling for myself because it was what my brothers did and I wanted to be just like them,” said Becca. But she opted out of wrestling when she watched a girl get beat really bad in a wrestling match.
“The positions looked very painful, and when people dislocate limbs, it gets really hard to watch,” said Becca. Fifteen years later, Becca, now a sophomore in high school, decided to join her brothers on the mat, not as a wrestler, but as a cheerleader. Although the only daughter of the family loves the intensity and physicality of wrestling, that’s not the only thing that draws her to this sport. “I love that wrestling brings my family closer together,” said Becca “There are many Saturdays where we get up early and pile into the car to attend wrestling meets.
We don’t necessarily love it at the time, but it is something that we are all able to do together.”
From dietician to nursemaid to fan in the stands, all the Entrikens agree that the mom, Susan, is the glue that holds them all together. Susan, who wasn’t necessarily a fan of the sport, just attended a few meets to watch her older sister cheer and to watch some friends wrestle. But wrestling’s role in her life changed her junior year of high school when she met a wrestling ref- Colby. It was his love of wrestling that really intrigued her.
“I really love the passion Colby has for the sport,” said Susan. “He has been a student of it his whole life.” Susan said she also loves watching her boys in every sport, but that wrestling is definitely different from the rest.
From triple the amount of laundry for all three kids, to doubling up on the healthy lunches and suppers, this mother of three said that she pays much more attention to proper nutrition during the wrestling season.
Although there is a lot of stress that comes along with the sport, Susan wouldn’t trade it for the world. “I see that my kids are very driven. I think that comes from wrestling,” said Susan. The Family While activities often pull families in different directions, this sport doesn’t.
“Wrestling has given my family something to really bond over,” said Taylan. But wrestling is not what defines them. It’s the togetherness that truly makes wrestling an Entriken family affair.
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Two Men in One Weekend
Might as well write on my tombstone: "Loving mom had sex with two different men in one weekend. Devoted her life to worrying about it." Having wild sex with multiple partners after separation isn't a pair of shoes most have walked in, and promiscuity is contentious; it could be hot and juicy, yet still trigger judgement, even moral outrage.
Delaine Moore, Contributor
Therapist, Author & Libertine
03/14/2012 10:19am EDT | Updated May 14, 2012
Oh my God, I am so paranoid. I just can't seem to escape it. Might as well go ahead and write on my tombstone:
Loving mom, dedicated friend,
Had sex with two different men in one weekend. Devoted her life to worrying about it.
But now that a few days had past since last weekend's promiscuity, my mind was at war with itself and my body. Why the heck did I call it "promiscuity" anyway? I hated that word. It was so judgmental and, well, limiting. Why couldn't I think of it as "sexual exploration"? Yes, that sounded way more empowering.
Where had this shrill, paranoid voice inside my head come from? Was it high school? Man, I perseverate! I thought back 23 years to that crazy self-defining time when I heard whispered rumors about "so and so" being a slut. Talk was vicious and spread like wildfire. No one had a clue how to keep a secret at that age, and once a girl was labelled, she was marked for good.
High school may have acted as a launch pad for my beliefs, but they were most certainly reinforced and drilled home afterward. In university, the workplace, the neighbourhood, bars, sometimes even family gatherings, talk about "some woman" was bound to get cheap. It still did.
I'd naively assumed that the popularity of TV shows like Sex in the City and Desperate Housewives indicated that times had changed, that women could be seen as respectable and moral and sexual beings. But on closer look, that's really wasn't the case at all, was it? We still held our breaths when our favourite characters fell into bed with yet another man. They could only make so many mistakes. We still judged their actions: warranted? Or inexcusably whorish?
Then, there were the full-blown slut characters that we loved to hate. Look at Super Slut Samantha Jones who unapologetically "has sex like a man." Carrie and the gang were ahead of the rest of us, accepting and loving and valuing her despite and because of her sexual lifestyle. But how many women would frown and whisper behind her back as soon as she left the table? Or even invited her to lunch in the first place?
And because I'm not just a woman, but a Divorced Mom, the harsh judgments potentially cast my way scare me to death. After all, "decent" divorced mothers should never engage in casual sex, right? Otherwise these women are loose, irresponsible, unfit mothers: the stereotype "divorcee." That's right; the insidious "D" word. Better lock up your husbands, ladies. No -- decent divorced mothers should only want a serious relationship. And they better get on that quick, because with each year that passes, they're apt to grow more bitter and undesirable and desperate. They are women with cargo. Women who failed. Women who didn't deserve any better. Spit.
I'm not even sure where my own judgments and those of society begin and end. All I know is that I never dreamed of waking up at this point in my life as a single mother of three. But reality dose: Here I am! And contrary to what any rulebooks may say, I know beyond any morsel of doubt that I'm not "dried up" and dead! Why can't society trust me to be a good mother (amongst many other things), and allow me to be in charge of my own sexuality? Why should my "adventures," which are helping me to heal, grow, and transform during a radical period of change, be a source of embarrassment or shame?
"We have to be careful about who we discuss our dating lives with," my best friend Hali who was also divorcing, had warned me a month back. "You and I want to talk about this stuff because it's exciting and scary and we're suddenly single again. And we naturally assume that the people we love will understand us. But the truth is, most people can't relate to it."
Her warning had come after a conversation she'd had with her close, long-time friend Megan over lunch one day. Hali, accustomed to being open and honest with her, was rambling on about a 29-year-old man she'd met at a bar. The more she talked, the more she became aware of the disapproval in her friend's eyes. When she'd confronted Megan about it, her friend replied defensively, "But I'm not judging you! You know I love you."
"Yes you are!" Hali responded. "I can see it in your eyes! We all filter information through our own experiences and then judge it. And you are a dear friend who has three kids and has been happily married for 15 years and you are looking at and judging my situation through your set of glasses! I can feel it."
Ultimately, her friend agreed to disagree, and conversation around dating was indefinitely shut down.
I heeded Hali's warning, but I already knew to restrict who I told of my escapades -- I'd felt my own pangs of caution last summer when I'd met with my "married mom-friends" at a local pub. They were so curious about what single life looked like for a woman of our age. But my intuition kept telling me to be cautious; they were judging me, consciously or not.
It's the difference between not having kids, but having an opinion about motherhood. Having wild sex with multiple partners after separation isn't a pair of shoes most have walked in, and sexual promiscuity is a contentious zone to begin with; it could be hot and juicy, yet still trigger judgement, even moral outrage. Even if the listener is a lovely friend -- a strong, mature, independent mother and career woman -- her ethical boundaries around sex could be rigid and unforgiving. And I don't want to be the next candidate up for a stoning.
(from, "The Secret Sex Life of a Single Mom")
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Fieldfare
WIN PRIZES WITH ROCK AND ROLL BINGO!
FA CUP FINAL
We are partnering with Startle Music to host two special sports-themed editions of Rock and Roll Bingo in our pub! The game will be free to play for fans watching the big game between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Fieldfare. The top prize in each game £500 cash with hundreds of runner-up prizes of bottles of Icebreaker beer to give away to lucky fans.
All pub-goers will need to do to take part is download the Rock & Roll Bingo app through the Apple App Store or Google Play and have it open and ready at the end of the FA Cup Final on Saturday afternoon. The quiz will then be streamed through the pub’s audio system with players participating through their mobile phones, so footie fans won’t need to leave their seats to be in with the chance of bagging one of the prizes.
Over 18s only - proof of ID may be requested. Soft drink alternative available - (16oz) Draught Coke Zero, Coke and Lemonade. please note that a member of the team may take your phone to process your drinks discount at the till scanner - Greene King management cannot be liable for any damages to your phone during this time. All rights reserved. All brand names are trade marks of their respective owners. Not to be used in conjuction with any other offer. See the website for full details of participating pubs. Manager's decisions is final. Promoter: Greene King Brewing and Retailing Ltd, Sunrise House, Ninth Avenue, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3JZ
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Four Students Solve Facebook’s Fake News Problem In 36 Hours
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As Facebook executives issue statements and tweak their policies to suppress frustration over the growth of fake news on its platform, one group of students has taken the problem into their own hands — and came up with a fix for fake news problem in 36 hours flat.
The social media site has encountered criticism since the presidential election for its role in publishing fake and misleading stories that are indistinguishable from real news. Because Facebook's algorithm is intended to determine what its individual users want to see, people often see only that which confirms their present beliefs regardless of whether the information is true.
So when De, an international second-year master's student at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, joined a hackathon at Princeton University this week where the goal was to develop a technology project in 36 hours, she advised to her three partners that they build an algorithm to validate what is real and what is fake on Facebook.
The four students - Anant Goel, Nabinta De, Qinglin Chen, and Mark Craft - made a Chrome browser extension that tags links in Facebook feeds as verified or not verified by taking into account issues such as the source's credibility and cross-referencing the content with other news stories. Where a post seems to be false, the plug-in will offer a summary of more reliable information on the topic online. A small blue box in the upper right-hand corner of the screen says either "verified" or "not verified." They've called it FiB.
Ideally, Goel said, Facebook would team up with a third-party developer such as FiB so that the company could control all news feed data but let the developers verify it so Facebook couldn't be accused of "hidden agendas or biases."
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Management of extraoral sinus via nonsurgical root canal treatment
Leena Padhye, Ian Naipaul Jagan, Priyanka Unnikrishnan, Lalitagauri Mandke, Radhika Kulkarni, Nikita Toprani
Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, D. Y. Patil School of Dentistry, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Date of Web Publication 25-Apr-2019
Dr. Priyanka Unnikrishnan
401/A, Raj Galaxy, CST Road, Kalina, Santacruz East, Mumbai - 400 098, Maharashtra
DOI: 10.4103/ijohr.ijohr_4_19
Cutaneous sinus tracts of dental origin have been well-documented in the medical literature. However, these lesions continue to be a diagnostic dilemma. A review of several reported cases reveals that patients have had multiple surgical excisions, radiotherapy, multiple biopsies, and multiple antibiotic regimens, all of which have failed, with a recurrence of the cutaneous sinus tract, as the primary etiology was dental that was never correctly diagnosed or addressed. This case report demonstrates the healing of an extraoral draining sinus by means of conventional nonsurgical root canal treatment.
Keywords: Acute periapical abscess, extraoral sinus tract, nonsurgical endodontic treatment
Padhye L, Jagan IN, Unnikrishnan P, Mandke L, Kulkarni R, Toprani N. Management of extraoral sinus via nonsurgical root canal treatment. Indian J Oral Health Res 2018;4:66-9
Padhye L, Jagan IN, Unnikrishnan P, Mandke L, Kulkarni R, Toprani N. Management of extraoral sinus via nonsurgical root canal treatment. Indian J Oral Health Res [serial online] 2018 [cited 2021 Jan 19];4:66-9. Available from: https://www.ijohr.org/text.asp?2018/4/2/66/257151
The term sinus tract “refers to a tract leading from an enclosed area of inflammation to an epithelial surface” (a annotated glossary of terms in endodontics). It also states that the term dental fistula “should be discouraged, and the more proper term sinus tract should be used.” In 1961, Bender and Seltzer reported that they found sinus tracts to be lined with granulation tissue not epithelium.[1] Cutaneous sinus tracts of dental origin are often initially misdiagnosed and inappropriately treated because of their uncommon occurrence and the absence of symptoms in approximately half the individuals affected.[2] Due to the extraoral location of the sinus, patients tend to seek medical care first. Formation of an acute periapical abscess leads to it draining along a path of least resistance.[3] The odontogenic abscess may spread to deeper tissues causing fascial space infection or it may establish intraoral or extraoral drainage in the form of a sinus tract. Intraoral or extraoral sinus-tract opening depends on the location of the perforation in the cortical plate by the inflammatory process and its relationship to facial muscle attachments. If the apices of the teeth are above the maxillary muscle attachments and below the mandibular muscle attachments, the infection may spread to extra-oral regions. After formation of a sinus tract, the inflammation at the apex of the root may persist for a long period because of the drainage through the sinus tract, a chronic abscess can remain asymptomatic for extended periods. If there is a closure of the sinus tract, then the chronic abscess may become symptomatic.
A 32-year-old male patient reported to the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics with a chief complaint of a boil on the upper right side of the face for 4 months. He reported with neither relevant medical history nor a history of tobacco habits. The boil had occurred for 4 months on the upper right side of the face. He visited the local doctor and was prescribed medication for the same. On taking medication, the boil had reduced slightly. On extraoral examination, a carbuncle was seen on the upper right side of the face near the right commissure of the lip [Figure 1]. The approximate size was 0.5 cm in diameter and it was round. No draining from the carbuncle was present, and on palpation, the area was not tender. An attempt was made to insert a 0.4/25% gutta-percha cone through the sinus opening to trace the source of infection. However, the gutta-percha cone could not be inserted more than a few millimeters. Palpation of the left and right submandibular and submental lymph nodes was done, and no enlargement or tenderness was noted.
Figure 1: Pretreatment showing extraoral sinus
On intraoral examination, the tooth 15 was intact and an opaque, discolored distal marginal ridge was observed suggestive of deep proximal caries [Figure 2]. Unilateral buccal cortical plate expansion was felt near 15, and the tooth had no tenderness to palpation. He was advised an intraoral periapical radiograph for tooth 15.
Figure 2: Intraoral pretreatment image
Radiographic interpretation [Figure 3] showed an ill-defined radiolucency which was seen near the distal part of the crown, involving the enamel, dentin, and approximating the pulp. A single root was seen with a single canal present. Lamina dura was lost from the mesial aspect of the root, and periodontal widening was present. An ill-defined radiolucency was seen in the periapical region suggestive of a periapical abscess. The tooth responded negatively to the pulp vitality test. The provisional diagnosis was a nonvital maxillary second premolar with an apical lesion and an extraoral sinus.
Figure 3: Preoperative radiograph
In the first appointment, the rubber dam was applied and endodontic treatment was initiated. The canal was opened and the working length was obtained through radiographic method [Figure 4] and confirmed using an apex locator. Biomechanical preparation was done using sodium hypochlorite and saline as the irrigating solutions. Calcium hydroxide dressing was then placed into the canal, and a temporary restoration was given. He was recalled after 7 days, and the carbuncle on the cheek had reduced in size. A second-calcium hydroxide dressing was placed, and he recalled after 7 days. On returning to the clinic, the lesion showed a considerable reduction in size, the canal was reopened, calcium hydroxide was removed, the canal was dried using absorbent paper points, and finally, the tooth was obturated using the corresponding gutta-percha and the lateral compaction [Figure 5] and [Figure 6].
Figure 4: Working length radiograph
Figure 5: Master cone radiograph
Figure 6: Final obturation radiograph
He was recalled after a week. There were considerable signs of healing of the extraoral lesion, and in 2 weeks, there was a complete resolution of the extraoral lesion. In the follow-up appointment in the 3rd month [Figure 7] and 6th month [Figure 8], he was found to be asymptomatic, and even the evidence of the extraoral sinus had disappeared.
Figure 7: Extraoral image 3 months posttreatment
Chronic infection around the apex of a dental root can drain in the mouth or less commonly on the skin through a sinus tract. Dental symptoms are not always present and this confuses the clinical picture further.[4] When a draining lesion is observed on the facial skin, an endodontic origin should always be considered in the differential diagnosis. Differential diagnosis of a cutaneous draining sinus tract should include suppurative apical periodontitis, osteomyelitis, pyogenic granuloma, congenital fistula, salivary gland fistula, infected cyst, and deep mycotic infection.[5] The evaluation of a cutaneous sinus tract must begin with a thorough patient history and awareness that any cutaneous lesion of the face and neck could be of dental origin. Approximately 80% of the reported cases are associated with mandibular teeth and 20% with maxillary teeth.[6] Most commonly involved areas are the chin and submental region. The other uncommon locations are the cheek, canine space, nasolabial fold, nostrils, and inner canthus of the eye.[7] If the sinus tract is patent, a lacrimal probe or a gutta-percha cone can be used to trace its track from the cutaneous orifice to the point of origin, which is usually a nonvital tooth.[8] Cutaneous sinuses have a wide range of incidence. The youngest individual reported to have a cutaneous odontogenic sinus tract was a boy who aged 10 months (Cohen and Eliezri 1990) and the oldest was 110 years of age (Cioffi et al. 1986). The cutaneous lesion may develop as early as a few weeks (Spear et al. 1983) or as late as 30 years (Cohen and Eliezri 1990). The principle to managing such lesions is to remove the source of dental infection. Conventionally, the root canal treatment was performed as a multiple visit procedure, as it was thought that the elimination of bacteria, and therefore its success, was possible only with a prolonged period of intracanal antimicrobial medicaments. However, the healing potential for the teeth that are treated in one or two visits with the placement of an intracanal medicament appears to be similar.[9],[10] The key to successful treatment is ensuring adequate measures to eliminate intracanal nonsurgical management of long-standing extraoral sinus in the submental region have proved that chlorhexidine and sodium hypochlorite were the best among the irrigants, as they could reduce the bacterial counts rapidly. Complete healing of the extraoral sinus indicates the adequacy of the disinfection procedure.[11] Unless the dental focal infection is treated adequately, reoccurrence is likely. If correctly diagnosed and treated, the sinus tract is expected to disappear within 7–14 days as was evident in the case reported.[12]
It may be concluded that the correct diagnosis is the key to treat sinus tracts. Successful management of odontogenic extraoral sinus tracts with pulpal pathology depends on the proper diagnosis and removal of etiological factors by proper bio- and chemo-mechanical preparation and three-dimensional obturation. The present case report demonstrates nonsurgical conservative endodontic management which resulted in the elimination of a cutaneous sinus tract of dental origin with minimal scar formation.
Declaration of patient consent
The authors certify that they have obtained all appropriate patient consent forms. In the form the patient(s) has/have given his/her/their consent for his/her/their images and other clinical information to be reported in the journal. The patients understand that their names and initials will not be published and due efforts will be made to conceal their identity, but anonymity cannot be guaranteed.
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American Association of Endodontists. Glossary of Contemporary Terminology for Endodontics. 5th ed. Chicago: American Association of Endodontists; 1994. p. 22.
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Cioffi GA, Terezhalmy GT, Parlette HL. Cutaneous draining sinus tract: An odontogenic etiology. J Am Acad Dermatol 1986;14:94-100.
McWalter GM, Alexander JB, del Rio CE, Knott JW. Cutaneous sinus tracts of dental etiology. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1988;66:608-14.
Trope M, Delano EO, Orstavik D. Endodontic treatment of teeth with apical periodontitis: Single vs. multivisit treatment. J Endod 1999;25:345-50.
Weiger R, Rosendahl R, Löst C. Influence of calcium hydroxide intracanal dressings on the prognosis of teeth with endodontically induced periapical lesions. Int Endod J 2000;33:219-26.
Spratt DA, Pratten J, Wilson M, Gulabivala K. An in vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of irrigants on biofilms of root canal isolates. Int Endod J 2001;34:300-7.
Dincol ME, Yilmaz B, Ersev H, Mert Gunduz V, Arslanoglu B, Yalcin TY, et al. Treatment of extraoral cutaneous sinus tracts with non-surgical endodontic intervention: Report of six cases. J Istanb Univ Fac Dent 2015;49:35-40.
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1 PRICE 2020 guidelines for reporting case reports in Endodontics: explanation and elaboration
V. Nagendrababu,B. S. Chong,P. McCabe,P. K. Shah,E. Priya,J. Jayaraman,S. J. Pulikkotil,P. M. H. Dummer
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2 Endodontic Management of Dental Infection Mimicking Skin Lesion
Saloni Gattani,Deepak Raisingani,Prachi Mital,Prachi Mital,Aarushi Chopra
Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2020; 9(50): 3819
Padhye L
Jagan IN
Unnikrishnan P
Mandke L
Kulkarni R
Toprani N
Acute periapical abscess
extraoral sinus tract
nonsurgical endodontic treatment
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4 Ways to Green Your Office Without Being Boring
Architects and design experts explain how to spruce up your workplace, and save a lot of energy by doing so.
By Abram Brown@abebrown716
<strong>OVERHAULED IN STYLE</strong> Washington Square Park Dental in San Francisco refurbished and installed discarded 70's dental chairs for its office.
Sure, the word "green" doesn't exactly leave you trembling in excitement. Perhaps that's because you haven't been talking to the right people. For anyone considering building an office or just a renovation, we explore four ways to go eco-friendly, each a little more permanent than remembering to unplug the office copier.
1. Meet Legos's Big Brother.
An insulated-concrete form is a long hollow box made of durable plastic, and it works sort of like a giant Lego block. They’re stacked together and then filled with concrete and steel frames. At the end, the bricks form a super-airtight wall, says Ryan Thewes, an architect based in Nashville, who specializes in green construction.
To test a new wall, Thewes will bring in fans, switch them on, and let the air circulate. He also sets up monitoring equipment to find air leaks. Of course, with ICFs, there aren't likely to be any.
"Theoretically, in some of these buildings, you could heat with a hair dryer," he says. "It's going to be pretty interesting to see what the energy bills are going to be, since this will trap the heat better. And I have seen offices built with this same kind of philosophy."
2. Think Big Roofs and Grand Windows.
A roof that protrudes over a structure can mean a lot for the occupants, Thewes says. The larger the overhang, the greater the shade. When winter comes, having a southwest exposure will make sure the sun hits the windows, causing the place to heat up naturally and reducing heating costs.
As for windows, you should opt for ones as grand as that roof. The bigger the window, the less artificial light you need, driving down electricity costs. Plus, bathing the place in natural light will give the place a comfortable, natural feel. "People tend to work better and be happier with more natural light," Thewes says. And while it's almost an industry standard now, you should make sure you buy UV-coded windows, which allows light in, but helps block heat-producing wavelengths.
3. Before Buying, Salvage What You Can.
Brand-new building materials can cost a small fortune. Plus, all that transportation and the materials' manufacturing carry a hefty eco-print. First, you should look at what's around to salvage, says David Montalba, founder of Montalba Architects. When Montalba's firm handled the design of Washington Square Park Dental in San Francisco, he knew the office needed new dental chairs. New ones were too expensive. So Montalba found some discarded ones from the 70s, had them refurbished, and installed.
"We were like, man these are better than any chairs we could buy," he says. "But the first reaction is to go and buy a new chair."
Better than new? Yes, and eye-catching, earning Montalba a finalist spot in our World's Coolest Offices content.
4. Become a Locavore.
To cut down on transportation costs and further eco-damage, you should investigate locally produced materials and nearby leftovers, says Heather Gayle Holdridge, sustainability coordinator at architecture firm Lake Flato. When Lake Flato was working on building Shangri La Botanical Gardens in Orange, Texas, several hurricanes struck the area. Never one to pass up opportunity, the designers used paving flagstone that came loose during the storms as a building material.
Of course, availability differs by region. In Texas, where Lake Flato is based, concrete comes cheap thanks to the plentiful quarries. So does limestone. "But we have a little more trouble with wood," she says. So Lake Flato often turns to old farms. Barn-wood adds texture, vintage, and a touch of the outdoors. And plenty of owners are looking to get rid of old barn-wood.
Most designers and architects can point you in the direction of locally sourced materials. For the DIY crowd, there are websites like Building Green, which catalogs eco-friendly materials.
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US election results Nov 4: Trump to ask for recount in Wisconsin, says campaign manager
23:29 PM IST: News agency AFP quoted his campaign manager to suggest that President Donald Trump will ask for a recount in Wisconsin which has 10 electoral votes.
22:47 PM IST: US President Donald Trump has alleged that 500,000 votes in Pennsylvania are being "disappered" to ensure Joe Biden's victory. "They are working hard to make up 500,000 vote advantage in Pennsylvania disappear - ASAP. Likewise, Michigan and others! They are finding Biden votes all over the place - in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. So bad for our Country! (sic)" he said in a series of tweets. They are working hard to make up 500,000 vote advantage in Pennsylvania disappear — ASAP. Likewise, Michigan and others! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 4, 2020
21:30 PM IST: News agency AFP quoted Democrat challenger Joe Biden's team as saying on Wednesday, "Trump faces 'embarrassing defeat' if he fights vote in US Supreme Court."
20:55 PM IST: Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said in a tweet on Wednesday, "We'll know the election results when every ballot is counted. That's how democracy works." Clinton lost the 2016 US presidential election to Republican candidate Donald Trump despite having won the popular vote. We'll know the election results when every ballot is counted. That's how democracy works.— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 4, 2020
20:51 PM IST: US President Donald Trump said in a tweet, "Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted." "VERY STRANGE, and the “pollsters” got it completely & historically wrong!" Trump added. Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted. VERY STRANGE, and the “pollsters” got it completely & historically wrong! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 4, 2020 "How come every time they count Mail-In ballot dumps they are so devastating in their percentage and power of destruction?" Trump said in another tweet.
20:35 PM IST: On a seven-day trip to Europe to review bilateral relations, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told DW News, "Our relations with the US are based on bi-partisan support. You see it in Congress, you see it at the public levels. We do believe that we have forged a relationship that today has withstood the test of time, is very comprehensive and multifaceted."
20:05 PM IST: With election results pouring in, the Democrats' aim to gain control of the US Senate seems to be getting harder and harder with Republicans retaining most of the 15 seats the Democrats had hoped to turn. Meanwhile, Democrats still hold the House. However, they have suffered the loss of multiple seats to the GOP without being able to turn any of the Republican seats as of yet. (Inputs from Associated Press)
18:33 PM IST: According to the Associated Press, the battleground states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania can prove crucial in determining who wins the White House. A tally by Reuters is giving 224 electoral votes to Biden against Trump's 213 as of yet.
17:15 PM IST: Republic Troy Nehls managed to beat Indian-American former diplomat Srinivas Rao Preston Kulkarni in a congressional race in Texas. According to estimates, Nehls has managed a lead of nearly 8 per cent over his Democrat contender. (Inputs from PTI)
15:28 PM IST: A day before the elections, the residents of Painganadu held pooja in the name of Kamala Harris and prayed for her victory. A villager said, "We are proud that Kamala is from our village. Her grandfather Gopalan was from here. The house has become a vacant spot now. No one from the family lives here. They migrated elsewhere decades ago." READ FULL REPORT HERE
15:18 PM IST: Democrat Joe Biden has won at least three of Maine’s four electoral votes in his bid to unseat President Donald Trump.
14:32 PM IST: Joe Biden's campaign said it has legal teams standing by if Donald Trump follows through with his threat to go to court to try to stop the counting of votes. "If the president makes good on his threat to go to court to try to prevent the proper tabulation of votes, we have legal teams standing by ready to deploy to resist that effort," Biden campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon said in a statement.
14:23 PM IST: Fox News faced criticism from US President Donald Trump's campaign and its allies on Tuesday for projecting that Arizona's 11 electoral votes would go to Democratic challenger Joe Biden, as other news networks sought more evidence before making a call. Fox Corp's Fox News chief White House correspondent John Roberts said the Trump campaign was "livid" that the network projected Arizona for Biden, saying: "Pushback is a very light word to use."
14:05 PM IST: Facebook has added labels to social media posts by both US presidential candidates explaining that election vote counts were still ongoing. "Once President Trump began making premature claims of victory, we started running notifications on Facebook and Instagram that votes are still being counted and a winner is not projected," Facebook said in a statement.
13:52 PM IST: Indian-American Republican candidate Rik Mehta lost his New Jersey Senate election bid to Democratic incumbent Senator Cory Booker. Mehta garnered 37.9 per cent of the votes at 1,071,726, while Booker got 60.6 per cent with 1,714,375 votes in the November 3 election.
13:48 PM IST: Democrat Joe Biden has won at least three of Maine’s four electoral votes in his bid to unseat President Donald Trump. Biden won the statewide tally and the 1st Congressional District, good for three electoral votes. Trump, meanwhile, hoped to claim one electoral vote in a win in the 2nd Congressional District. The 2nd Congressional District hasn't yet been called.
13:38 PM IST: Democrat Joe Biden has won Arizona and its 11 electoral votes, flipping a critical battleground state that Donald Trump won four years ago and that could help determine which candidate wins the presidency.
13:22 PM IST: "This is a fraud on the American public... we were getting ready to win the election, frankly we have won the election. Our goal now is to ensure integrity... We'll be going to the US Supreme Court." "This is a fraud on the American public... we were getting ready to win the election, frankly we have won the election. Our goal now is to ensure integrity... We'll be going to the US Supreme Court. We want all voting to stop," says Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/eG2Q6DzedZ — ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2020
13:14 PM IST: Filmmaker Mira Nair's son Zohran Mamdani made history as he became one of the first South Asians to win a seat in the New York state assembly. Zohran Mamdani a Democratic Socialist and a rapper ran unopposed to represent New York's 36th Assembly District in Astoria (a neighbourhood in Queens). FULL REPORT HERE
New Delhi/Washington | November 05, 2020 00:16 IST
US elections 2020 Updates: The race for the White House is only getting narrower with Republican President Donald Trump and Democrat challenger Joe Biden waiting with bated breath to clinch 270 Electoral College votes. Addressing a press conference, Donald Trump declared victory and said that he would move the US Supreme Court to halt further counting of any more votes. Biden responded by addressing supporters in Delaware and asked them to stay patient. Former vice president to Barack Obama, Joe Biden also said that he and his running mate Kamala Harris have lawyers ready to challenge any legal objections that the Republicans might raise. The first polls close in several eastern states at 5.30 am IST but the winner may not be known on election night -- or possibly even for days because of the huge number of mail-in ballots that need to be counted. Most estimates suggest that the battleground states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania can prove crucial in determining who wins the White House. Will Donald Trump return to 'Make America Great' once again or will Joe Biden become the new 'leader of the free world'? Follow updates on the 2020 US presidential election results only on Indiatoday.in
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News agency AFP quoted his campaign manager to suggest that President Donald Trump will ask for a recount in Wisconsin which has 10 electoral votes.
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US President Donald Trump has alleged that 500,000 votes in Pennsylvania are being "disappered" to ensure Joe Biden's victory. "They are working hard to make up 500,000 vote advantage in Pennsylvania disappear - ASAP. Likewise, Michigan and others! They are finding Biden votes all over the place - in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. So bad for our Country! (sic)" he said in a series of tweets.
They are working hard to make up 500,000 vote advantage in Pennsylvania disappear — ASAP. Likewise, Michigan and others!
News agency AFP quoted Democrat challenger Joe Biden's team as saying on Wednesday, "Trump faces 'embarrassing defeat' if he fights vote in US Supreme Court."
Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton said in a tweet on Wednesday, "We'll know the election results when every ballot is counted. That's how democracy works."
Clinton lost the 2016 US presidential election to Republican candidate Donald Trump despite having won the popular vote.
We'll know the election results when every ballot is counted. That's how democracy works.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 4, 2020
US President Donald Trump said in a tweet, "Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted."
"VERY STRANGE, and the “pollsters” got it completely & historically wrong!" Trump added.
Last night I was leading, often solidly, in many key States, in almost all instances Democrat run & controlled. Then, one by one, they started to magically disappear as surprise ballot dumps were counted. VERY STRANGE, and the “pollsters” got it completely & historically wrong!
"How come every time they count Mail-In ballot dumps they are so devastating in their percentage and power of destruction?" Trump said in another tweet.
On a seven-day trip to Europe to review bilateral relations, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told DW News, "Our relations with the US are based on bi-partisan support. You see it in Congress, you see it at the public levels. We do believe that we have forged a relationship that today has withstood the test of time, is very comprehensive and multifaceted."
With election results pouring in, the Democrats' aim to gain control of the US Senate seems to be getting harder and harder with Republicans retaining most of the 15 seats the Democrats had hoped to turn.
Meanwhile, Democrats still hold the House. However, they have suffered the loss of multiple seats to the GOP without being able to turn any of the Republican seats as of yet.
(Inputs from Associated Press)
According to the Associated Press, the battleground states of Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania can prove crucial in determining who wins the White House. A tally by Reuters is giving 224 electoral votes to Biden against Trump's 213 as of yet.
Republic Troy Nehls managed to beat Indian-American former diplomat Srinivas Rao Preston Kulkarni in a congressional race in Texas. According to estimates, Nehls has managed a lead of nearly 8 per cent over his Democrat contender.
(Inputs from PTI)
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A day before the elections, the residents of Painganadu held pooja in the name of Kamala Harris and prayed for her victory. A villager said, "We are proud that Kamala is from our village. Her grandfather Gopalan was from here. The house has become a vacant spot now. No one from the family lives here. They migrated elsewhere decades ago." READ FULL REPORT HERE
Democrat Joe Biden has won at least three of Maine’s four electoral votes in his bid to unseat President Donald Trump.
Posted by Sanchari Chatterjee
Joe Biden's campaign said it has legal teams standing by if Donald Trump follows through with his threat to go to court to try to stop the counting of votes. "If the president makes good on his threat to go to court to try to prevent the proper tabulation of votes, we have legal teams standing by ready to deploy to resist that effort," Biden campaign manager Jen O’Malley Dillon said in a statement.
Fox News faced criticism from US President Donald Trump's campaign and its allies on Tuesday for projecting that Arizona's 11 electoral votes would go to Democratic challenger Joe Biden, as other news networks sought more evidence before making a call. Fox Corp's Fox News chief White House correspondent John Roberts said the Trump campaign was "livid" that the network projected Arizona for Biden, saying: "Pushback is a very light word to use."
Facebook has added labels to social media posts by both US presidential candidates explaining that election vote counts were still ongoing. "Once President Trump began making premature claims of victory, we started running notifications on Facebook and Instagram that votes are still being counted and a winner is not projected," Facebook said in a statement.
Indian-American Republican candidate Rik Mehta lost his New Jersey Senate election bid to Democratic incumbent Senator Cory Booker. Mehta garnered 37.9 per cent of the votes at 1,071,726, while Booker got 60.6 per cent with 1,714,375 votes in the November 3 election.
Democrat Joe Biden has won at least three of Maine’s four electoral votes in his bid to unseat President Donald Trump. Biden won the statewide tally and the 1st Congressional District, good for three electoral votes. Trump, meanwhile, hoped to claim one electoral vote in a win in the 2nd Congressional District. The 2nd Congressional District hasn't yet been called.
Democrat Joe Biden has won Arizona and its 11 electoral votes, flipping a critical battleground state that Donald Trump won four years ago and that could help determine which candidate wins the presidency.
"This is a fraud on the American public... we were getting ready to win the election, frankly we have won the election. Our goal now is to ensure integrity... We'll be going to the US Supreme Court."
"This is a fraud on the American public... we were getting ready to win the election, frankly we have won the election. Our goal now is to ensure integrity... We'll be going to the US Supreme Court. We want all voting to stop," says Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/eG2Q6DzedZ
— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2020
Filmmaker Mira Nair's son Zohran Mamdani made history as he became one of the first South Asians to win a seat in the New York state assembly. Zohran Mamdani a Democratic Socialist and a rapper ran unopposed to represent New York's 36th Assembly District in Astoria (a neighbourhood in Queens).
FULL REPORT HERE
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Instinctive Film and Twitchfilm.com have collaboratively launched “Interactor,” a new film specific crowd funding platform which they proclaim to be “the ultimate interactive experience for those willing to participate.” Eron Sheehan’s ‘Errors of the Human Body’ will be the flagship project for the new interactive tool.
Full release below.
Berlin, Germany (March 15, 2011) Instinctive Film in association with Twitchfilm.com have launched a new and unique – film specific crowd funding platform which is tipped to be the ultimate interactive experience for those willing to participate. The platform is a membership driven social community for movies being campaigned on Interactor which offers unique perks to its members. Participants will be able to access exclusive daily video diaries, communicate via a blog regularly with filmmakers, view daily set photos and also gain access to the production set and attend cast and crew screenings for a low entry fee of $5. The choice and the level of each participant’s involvement is entirely up to them; and the contributions go towards the marketing of the film.
This new way of raising funds for films involves filmmakers to produce smart ideas while enticing and motivating the public to join the site.
Interactor has a unique function; the Splinter option that offers people a chance to essentially buy their way into the movie business subject to that person raising a target amount of contributions for the film. By ‘Splintering’ off the site and reaching the target, that person will qualify to earn an Executive Producer credit and position on the film. Any participant who reaches the target raise has open access to the production, the editing and all subsequent screenings as well as potentially participating in further monetary upside generated from any given movie that they wish to support. Crowd funding is a new marketing tool for independent filmmakers to not only raise funds for their projects but also a way to engage their audience. “We’re seeing a dynamic shift in the business model of how indie films are being financed. And this new tool is an effective audience building strategy,” Welch says.
Another part of the site which is still in construction is utilizing the resources of Twitchfilm.com to provide the public with more say in the type of independent films that are made: Interactor which is owned by financing and production house Instinctive Film plans to offer the public a chance to vote for one of three projects to be produced annually, with financing for one of them already secured. The public will vote for the project that they wish to see go into production. Participants who vote will be able to track the film’s progress, from pre to post-production, and eventually the release.
Instinctive Film’s, Darryn Welch says, “It’s a chance for people to have more say in the kind of films they want to see get made. It also connects us better from the ground up with our audience, enabling us to produce a movie that has essentially been requested by the fans. It’s a grass-roots marketing opportunity for the film that gets the most votes and goes into production.” Cole Payne who heads up North American Operations says, “This is why we call it an interactive movie experience. Choices are more audience driven. It’s a business model that allows us to connect better with the consumer, not just the industry.” Interactor goes live this weekend offering Instinctive Film’s latest production as it’s flagship Interactor project – the Sci-Fi detective Thriller ‘ERRORS OF THE HUMAN BODY’ written and directed by ‘THE DIVIDE’ scribe Eron Sheean. ‘THE DIVIDE’ received its World Premiere on Sunday, March 13th at SXSW.
Twitchfilm.com is one of the most read and highly respected international film websites in the world, founded in 2004 by Todd Brown. For more information go to www.filminteractor.com
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Pacers president Kevin Pritchard isn’t totally sure how many players he wants to bring to camp. 18? 20? The season is shortened and there’s a quick turnaround, but that’s not why he’s concerned. The Pacers have 13 guaranteed contracts on their roster Wednesday. Free agency continues, but Pritchard doesn’t think he wants to hand out another.
Right now, he likes that there’s two spots to fill out on the roster. Two guarantees to earn. And that means people have to compete.
“That's something that we haven't had in the past,” Pritchard said.
In a Zoom call with media Wednesday, Pritchard offered a holistic view of the roster contrary to years past. Decisions this offseason were made to control the roster now, but with a clear eye towards the future. The goal is still to make a run in the playoffs but with less concern over the team's seeding.
Pritchard, speaking on behalf of the Pacers and their new head coach Nate Bjorkgren, seemed to be comfortable with the direction of the franchise.
The Pacers mostly stood pat, re-signed their own and missed out on their one big target (Gordon Hayward), but Pritchard still thinks the team has a foundation going forward if they stay healthy.
"We're not going to put short-term decisions ahead of getting this team ready for the playoffs and in the long term," Pritchard said.
The Pacers “pursued as hard as they possibly could” for Hayward, Pritchard said. They informed two players they were named in discussions. They monitored the situation to the very end and Pritchard called the Charlotte front office to congratulate them on acquiring Hayward. But when the deal fell through, the Pacers maintained their initial priorities. They re-signed JaKarr Sampson after already bringing back Justin Holiday on a three-year deal.
The roster typically revolves around their stars, where Paul George, Victor Oladipo and now Domantas Sabonis have elevated Indiana to playoff teams in recent years, but Pritchard spent a lot of time Wednesday discussing players who don’t have guaranteed time. He doesn’t call it “load management,” but he said he wants to build a culture where all members of the roster have a chance to prove themselves in practice. And if they prove it, they’ll play. The Malcolm Brogdons of the team (players who typically have a heavy workload) might even support it if fatigue has impacted their play, Pritchard said.
The Pacers committed to “continuity” and depth by bringing back Holiday and Sampson and think that extends to the last spots on the roster. Pritchard’s comments come shortly after the Pacers traded away former first-round disappointment T.J. Leaf. Pritchard understands the excitement of bringing young rookies onto the team, he said. But the team needs to do a better job of developing them.
“We have to give these younger kids a crack at it if they prove that they're willing to work,” Pritchard said. “Then hopefully they could get on the court and get a few more minutes throughout the year.”
The Pacers were the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference last year, and though he said he didn't want to make excuses that Sabonis was hurt, injuries played a role in its first-round exit this year. But the Pacers haven't won a playoff game since 2018.
With uncertainty about Oladipo’s future, the younger players could either be key rotation cogs or potential emerging stars. Pritchard wants Goga Bitadze to play a bigger role. He wants TJ Warren to continue to emerge. He wants Jeremy Lamb to give a scoring punch. In rookie second-rounder Cassius Stanley and new acquisition Jalen Lecque, the Pacers added athleticism to the roster. He wants to build all of this while maintaining a similar core because he said they have the intel that proves a two-big lineup of Sabonis and Myles Turner could work.
The Pacers stood still because it didn't want to risk destroying what it is building, Pritchard said. So, their focus shifted to the last two spots.
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Mystery Of Animal And Plant Domestication Deepens
In recent decades, research has unraveled much of what we thought we knew about this crucial event in human history
We all think we have a rough idea of what happened 12,000 years ago when people at several different spots around the globe brought plants under cultivation and domesticated animals for transport, food or fiber. But how much do we really know?
Recent research suggests less than we think. For example, why did people domesticate a mere dozen or so of the roughly 200,000 species of wild flowering plants? And why only about five of the 148 species of large wild mammalian herbivores or omnivores? And while we’re at it, why haven’t more species of either plants or animals been domesticated in modern times?
If nothing else, the tiny percentages of domesticates suggests there are limitations to human agency, and that it almost certainly is not true that people can step in and completely remodel through artificial selection an organism shaped for millennia by natural selection.
The small number of domesticates is just one of many questions raised in a special issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences published online April 21.
The issue is the product of a 2011 meeting of scholars with an interest in domestication at the National Evolutionary Synthesis Center, a nonprofit science center jointly operated by Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University.
Of the 25 scholars at the conference, two were from Washington University in St. Louis: Arts & Sciences’ Fiona Marshall, PhD, professor of archaeology, who studies animal domestication, and Kenneth Olsen, PhD, associate professor of biology, who studies plant domestication.
Both Marshall and Olsen are currently engaged in research on the crumbling margins of domestication where questions about this evolutionary process loom the largest.
Marshall studies two species that are famously ambivalently domesticated: donkeys and cats. Olsen studies rice and cassava and is currently interested in rice mimics, weeds that look enough like rice that they fly under the radar even when rice fields are handweeded.
Both Marshall and Olsen contributed articles to the special PNAS issue (seeThe story of animal domestication retold and Genetic study tackles mystery of slow plant domestications) and helped write the introductory essay that raises the big questions confronting the field.
“This workshop was especially fun,” said Olsen, “because it brought together people working on plants and animals and archeologists and geneticists. I hadn’t really thought much about animal domestication because I work primarily with plants, so it was exciting to see the same problem from a very different perspective.”
How much of it was our doing?
Many of our ideas about domestication are derived from modern experience with animal breeding. Anyone familiar with the huge variety of dog breeds, all of which belong to the same subspecies of the gray wolf, has some appreciation of the power of selective breeding to alter appearance and behavior.
Credit: Brian Hare, Duke University
Perhaps the most famous experiment in domestication is a project in Russia that turned silver morphs of the wild red fox into tamer and more dog-like silver foxes in just 40 generations. But the silver foxes were kept in cages on a fox farm where they were sheltered and fed and illicit liaisons with wild foxes were thwarted. How representative was this experiment of prehistoric domestication events?
But what about self-fertilizing or wind-pollinated plants, or for that matter, domesticated animals accidentally or deliberately bred with wild relatives?
Recent evidence that cereal crops, such as wheat or barley, evolved domestication traits much more slowly than had been thought has led to renewed interest in the idea that selection during domestication may have been partly accidental.
Charles Darwin himself drew a distinction between conscious selection, in which humans directly select for desirable traits, and unconscious selection, where traits evolve as a byproduct of natural selection in crop fields or from selection on other traits.
“The big focus right now is how much unintentional change people were causing environmentally that resulted in natural selection altering both plants and animals,” said Marshall.
“We used to think cats and dogs were real outliers in the animal domestication process because they were attracted to human settlements for food and in some sense domesticated themselves. But new research is showing that other domesticated animals may be more like cats and dogs than we thought.
Why weren’t zebras ever domesticated? Baron Rothschild frequently drove a carriage pulled by zebras through the streets of 19th-century London. In “Guns, Germs and Steel,” Jared Diamond says the reason zebras were not domesticated is that they are extraordinarily vicious and will bite and not let go. But why weren’t people able to modify this temperament if they were able to gentle wolves into dogs?
Credit: Creative Commons
“Once animals such as donkeys or cattle were caught,” Marshall said, “the changes humans sought to make were pretty minimal. Really it just came down to culling a few of the males and breeding all of the females.”
Even today, she points out, African pastoralists can afford to kill only four out of every 100 cows or they run the risk that drought and disease will wipe out the entire herd. “So I think outside of industrialized societies or special situations, artificial selection was very weak,” she said.
“In the donkeys and other transport animals, it’s not affiliative [tame] behavior the herders want,” Marshall said. “What they care about more than anything else is that their animals stay alive.”
So artificial selection is acting in the same direction as natural selection, or maybe pushing even harder, because humans often place animals in harsher conditions than natural ones.
“The comparable idea for plants,” said Olsen, “is the dump heap hypothesis, originally proposed by Edgar Anderson, a botany professor here at Washington University. The idea is that when people threw out the refuse of plant foods, including seeds, some grew and again set seed, and in this way people inadvertently selected species they were eating that also did well in the disturbed and nutrient-rich environment of the dump heap.”
“Cultivation practices play a huge role in selection,” said Olsen. “Traditionally in Southeast Asia, many different varieties of rice were grown simultaneously in a given field. It was a bet-hedging strategy,” he said, “that ensured some plants would survive and produce seed even in a bad season.” So it wasn’t people selecting the crop plants directly so much as people changing the landscape in ways that altered the selection pressure on plants.
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Questions about the original domestication events are difficult to answer because plants and animals were domesticated before humans invented writing, and so figuring out what happened has been a matter of making do with the limited evidence that has survived.
The problem is particularly difficult for animal domestication because what matters most is animal behavior, which leaves few traces. In the past, scientists tried measuring bones or examining teeth, looking for age or size differences or pathology that might plausibly be related to animals living with people.
“Sometimes there aren’t morphological shifts that are easy to find or they’re too late to tell us anything,” Marshall said. “We’ve gone away from morphological identifiers of domestication, and we’re going with behavior now, however we can get it. If we’ve got concentrations of dung, that means animals were being corralled,” she said.
Olsen, on the other hand, seeks to identify genes in modern crop species that are associated with domestication traits in the plant, such as an erect rather than a sprawling architecture. The techniques used to isolate these genes are difficult and time consuming and may not always penetrate as deeply into the past as scientists had once assumed because present-day plants are only a subset of the crop varieties that may have once existed.
Credit: Prof. Saxx/Wikimedia Commons
Aurochs, the ancestors of modern cattle, depicted in this cave painting in Lascaux, France, are now extinct. The last recorded auroch died in Poland in 1627. Marshall worries that the erosion of genetic diversity symbolized by this extinction might make it harder to remold domesticated species to meet the challenges of climate change.
So both Marshall and Olsen are excited by recent successes in sequencing ancient DNA. Ancient DNA, they say, will allow hypotheses about domestication to be tested over the entire evolutionary time period of domestication.
Another only recently appreciated clue to plant domestication is the presence of enriched soils, created through human activities. One example is the terra preta in the Amazon basin, which bears silent witness to the presence of a pre-Columbian agricultural society in what had been thought to be untouched forest.
By mapping distributions of enriched soils, scientists hope to better understand how ancient people altered landscapes and the effects that had on plant communities.
Washington University biologist Ken Olsen, who studies the genetic basis of evolution in plants, and archeologist Fiona Marshall, whose research focuses on animal domestication in Africa, enjoy an interdisciplinary chat.
Credit: Sid Hastings/Washington University
“It is really clear,” Marshall said, “that we need all the different approaches that we can possibly get in order to triangulate back. We’re using all kinds of ways, coarse-grained and fine, long-term and short, because the practical implications for us are quite great.”
After all, the first domestications may have been triggered by climate change at the end of the last ice age — in combination with social issues.
As a result, people abandoned the hunter-gatherer lifestyle they had successfully followed for 95 percent of human history and turned instead to the new strategies of farming and herding.
As we head into a new era of climate change, Marshall said it would be comforting to know that we understood what happened then and why.
“The Modern View of Domestication,” a special issue of PNAS edited by Greger Larson and Dolores R. Piperno, resulted from a meeting titled “Domestication as an Evolutionary Phenomenon: Expanding the Synthesis,” held April 7–11, 2011, that was funded and hosted by the National Evolutionary Synthesis Centre (National Science Foundation EF-0905606) in 2011.
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About Chennai
Chennai falls in the top 10 cities of India with an illustrious history and thriving heritage. The 369-year-old city is one of the most developed cities in India and stands proudly as the capital of Tamil Nadu. Formerly known as Madras, the city of Chennai is known for its glorious history, arts and culture and its ardent enthusiasm towards automobiles. The city is also known as India's health capital as attracts the highest number of foreign tourists with 45 percent catering to health. The thriving city's melange of a modern vibe and traditional roots makes it one of the best urban cities in the world. The airport has excellent flight connectivity to and from Chennai and other domestic and international cities. You can make your flight bookings to Chennai as well as find a range of hotels to book from in the city.
As Chennai is a tropical city located by the coast, the temperatures are incredibly high. Even the seasons are binary. The summers in Chennai are between April to June but is hot for the rest of the year too. The monsoon season in Chennai takes place twice in a year. While it receives scanty rainfall between June to September (as opposed to the rest of the country, which receives bountiful rain), the months from October to December see heavy rain in the city, owing to the north-east monsoon. The climate is hot and humid all-round the year, but December is the most pleasant time in the year to visit Chennai.
As Chennai rests comfortably on the coastal parts of Tamil Nadu, the city has some pristine beaches to check out. Touted to be the second-largest urban beach in the entire world, the Marina Beach is the jewel of Chennai with a shoreline of 12 km long. The sandy shores of the beach teamed with the exquisite Colonial buildings on the street-side make for quite a spectacle.
While Marina Beach is more on the populous side, to enjoy the serenity of a quieter beach, you can visit Edward Elliot's beach and Breezy Beach, to name a few. These beaches are quaint and attract individuals who need to step away from the city's bustle. The peaceful ambience of these beaches has turned into quite the tourist attraction.
The temples in Chennai are centuries old and found aplenty. Every corner of the street has at least one temple. These temples have fascinating stories and exquisite architecture. The temples are known to have a specific structure in South India with detailed gopurams, enormous water tanks in the back of the temple, domestic animals such as cows and dogs, hawkers selling toys and snacks, quaint ponds and shrines of several deities. Some of the famous temples in the city that you can visit are the Kapaleeswarar Temple, the Parthasarathy Temple, Sri Ramakrishna Math-Universal Temple, Kumaran Kundram and Karaneeswarar temple.
The city is also home to a bunch of churches and mosques. In fact, the Basilica of the National Shrine of St. Thomas can be found in Chennai. The shrine is believed to be built over the tomb of St Thomas the Apostle, who had visited India in 52 AD. After his death, the saint's body is said to have been buried under the same spot where the Basilica now stands. Other notable churches and mosques include St. Thomas Mount, St. Mary's Church, Big Mosque (Wallajah Mosque) and more.
Museums and Monuments
Chennai's rich culture is reflected not just from the slew of temples and coastal delights but also the monuments and museums in the city. Since the city was also under the direct influence of the British East India Company, much of the architecture, culture and infrastructure have an English vibe. Visit the National Government Museum to learn more about the city's history. You can further go on an artistic voyage by visiting the National Art Gallery, which is more than 100 years old.
Ecological parks
Another major highlight of the city is the number of ecological parks and gardens that can be explored. The city runs a crocodile preservation park as well as a snake park called the Guindy Snake Park. Sprawled across 280 hectares of land is the Guindy National Park which is known to be the smallest national park in India. While the national park is inhabited by very few flora and fauna, it does hold a dedicated space to preserve reptiles and other amphibian species. Besides these two, one can opt to visit the Arinjar Anna Zoological Park, also known as Vandalur Zoo, which is located in the outskirts of the city.
Chennai is heavily invested not just in the automobiles but also the literary, arts and culture fields. To them, dance and music play a significant role in their daily lives. In fact, the city also observes a bunch of festivals such as Madras Music Season, Madras Day, The Hindu Lit for Life and Chennai Book Fair to commemorate some of their indulgences. These events are a rage and definitely worth attending. You can visit some of the music and dance functions held by the Nungambakkam Cultural Academy Trust, The Music Academy in TTK Road, Sri Thyaga Brahma Gana Sabha and Indian Institute of Music and Arts to name a few.
Another fun activity to take up would be to watch a movie of a South star at one of the single-screen or even a multiplex. The fervour of fandom during the release of their favourite celebrity's movie release is euphoric and definitely worth experiencing. As for bibliography enthusiasts, you can visit the Theosophical Society to explore the library set by Anne Besant. There are various malls with high-end fashion brands that you could check out. Or you can always go to Pondy Bazaar in T Nagar to shop silk ensembles and golden accessories.
T Nagar and Anna Nagar in Chennai are known market places with many food and restaurant options too. In fact, some of the best joints in the city can be found here. One of the most popular restaurants, Saravana Bhavan, is a must-visit to get the best of South Indian vegetarian food. Sri Anandam Hotel, Geetha Cafe in Pondy Bazaar, Rathna Cafe in Triplicane and Karpagambal Mess in Mylapore are some of the best restaurants that will you give quite the experience of the delicious South Indian cuisine. Dakshin and Southern Spice also offer tasty food.
However, if you do wish to explore a little more, Mansuk's shop in T Nagar is known to emulate Mumbai-chaat and Gujarati Thali. For sweets and desserts, you must let your tastebuds acquaint with Mysore Paks, Tarti Paal and other such sweets, which you will find at Sri Krishna Sweets and Aavin corners. DOJO Kulfis is also a famous hub for traditional ice creams such as kulfi, faloodas and smoothies.
How to reach Chennai (Transportation)
After Delhi airport and Mumbai airport, the Chennai airport is the third most active airport in India for domestic as well as international departures and arrivals. The airport is divided into two terminals, the Anna Terminal reserved for international flights and the Kamraj Terminal for domestic flights. Located in the same long stretched airport, the flight connectivity to and from Chennai is excellent.
Not just domestic but even international cities are well-connected with Chennai. Major international flight routes from Chennai to cities such as London, Frankfurt, Singapore, Malaysia, the Middle East, New York, Hong Kong, etc. can be reached as flights are available from Chennai Airport. Since Chennai is one of the busiest cities in India, the flight demands are also quite high. Make your flight bookings to Chennai months in advance to avoid high ticket costs.
Another perk of the Chennai airport is how it is well-connected with the city too. While it is located in the outskirts, the airport has a Metro which directly connects with the main city, making travelling far more convenient.
There are two central stations which connect Chennai to other major cities in the country. Chennai Central and Chennai Egmore are the two central stations with regular trains entering and exiting the city from different parts of India. While Chennai Central is known to connect the city to other cities, Chennai Egmore has intercity trains that run regularly. Interestingly, both the stations are well-connected with the Chennai airport.
Chennai Central sees trains coming in from cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Madurai, Ahmedabad and Coimbatore daily. Since the rail connectivity is so good, it is often considered by travellers. You must book your rail tickets well in advance as the demand is always high to travel to Chennai.
The city's bus station is touted to be one of the largest in Asia. Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus (CMBT) is a state-owned property and provides transport services to a plethora of destinations in the South of India. Located in the main city, there are several direct buses to the airport as well as the Egmore station. Considered to be a cheap and affordable means of travelling, you can visit Chennai as long as your location is in the neighbouring states. The travel time to Pondicherry, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Tirupati, Trivandrum, etc. is considerably low.
About Chennai Airport
Chennai International Airport serves as the international airport to the city of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu. The airport is situated in Tirusulam, which is about 21 km away from the city centre. It has been recognised as the third busiest airport in the country in terms of international traffic as well as cargo capacity. The airport falls behind New Delhi and Mumbai to be on the list of the busiest airport. The Chennai International Airport is also the fourth busiest in India, with respect to passenger traffic and follows New Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. In India, the airport falls in the top five list of busiest international and domestic airports. The Chennai International Airport has also been acknowledged as the 49th busiest on the Asia level, becoming one of the four top cities to be on the top 50 Asia list. The airport is perfectly connected with Chennai Metro as well as Tirusulam railway station, which falls in the Chennai Suburban Railway line.
About Chennai Airport Terminals
The airport has two terminals which have been named after the state's former chief ministers. The domestic terminal is also known as K. Kamaraj while the international terminal is named C. N. Annadurai. They are interconnected by a building. The building now serves as an older international block that deals with administrative offices, along with a restaurant. The whole stretch is one linear structure that was built additionally as Anna terminal (T3) was brought about in 1988 to align with the Kamaraj terminal (T1). The first domestic terminal that was built at the Chennai airport had two aero-bridges. This was considered a milestone as the Chennai airport became the first one in the country to have aerobridges in the domestic terminal. Terminal 1 and 2 are not used for passenger traffic any more. They have been reserved for cargo. Meanwhile, the newly built Terminals 3 and 4 serve the international departures and arrivals. Annadurai terminal deals with international passengers. The terminal has about 45 check-in counters, 38 immigration booths with 16 at the departure terminal and 22 at the arrivals and 18 customs counters which are at the departure as well as arrival terminal.
Earlier, the Civil Aviation Department handled the Chennai Airport in 1952. However, the operations were later taken over by the Airports Authority of India in 1972. Since then, there have been extensive infrastructural development plans and schemes that have been conducted. Much recently, the airport underwent some extensive construction to modernise the amenities prevalent in the airport. The new international terminal (T4), was built just while ago. Simultaneously, the existing international terminal (T3) was renovated, and a second runway was extended. The parallel runway also includes new taxiways, parking bays as well as a cargo terminal. The Airports Authority of India is responsible for working on the designs, maintenance and management of the airport. Not to mention how AAI brings forth funds to expand the development projects and schemes for the airport. The statutory body has also introduced two sustainable gardens which have been installed within the airport premises. Along with this, they have worked towards many other expansions.
Facilities at the Chennai Airport
Child care rooms: The Chennai airport has reserved specific rooms for mothers with infants. The space is perfect for feeding, changing table and other such activities to take care of the kids. The room is perfectly maintained and is regularly sanitised.
Wheelchair services: The airport also has wheelchair services that have been reserved for senior citizens, expectant mothers and passengers with medical ailments. You can find these services at the departure and arrival gates of both the terminals.
WiFi: WiFi services have also been provided at the airport. There is free WiFi that is available for close to 45 minutes in the premise. You can also find paid services of WiFi for better connectivity and longer duration of access. You will need an Indian phone number to get hold of the services.
Medical aid: The airport also has special medical kits and rooms available for emergencies. To ensure that emergency cases are tended to with prompt medical assistance, there are kits and services available at close intervals. There are health scan facilities also available at the airport to get a better understanding of the medical concern if need be.
Prayer rooms: Multi faith rooms have been reserved for passengers. The prayer rooms are open for people of all faith as there are religious books also present in the hall. These rooms can also be used as meditation halls.
Lost and found: Lost and found facilities are also available at the airport premise. Details of the same can be received at the information desk. A few dedicated spaces have been allotted at close intervals for lost and found desks.
ATMs and Forex: The airport has a slew of ATM kiosks and foreign exchange counters at regular intervals to help passengers. In case you are running short of cash or need to exchange some currency, you can find counters at the airport.
Post Office: One of the cool facilities that the airport has is postal services. There are courier services and post offices in the airport vicinity. You can find them at both the terminals. This can be ideal for last-minute mails and documents that need to be sent out.
Restaurants and cafes:
Chennai airport has a bunch of hotels and famous food establishments. The airport cafeteria has many options to choose from for food. From Indian cuisine to dishes from the international kitchen, there are many choices that can be made for food while you wait to board the flight.
Smoking zone: The airport has dedicated smoking rooms too. The rooms also have provisions for cigarette boxes, in case passengers run out of them or need to purchase them.
Baggage wrapping: The luggage facilities at Chennai airport are also good. Aside from trolley services and luggage counters to store them, the airport also has baggage wrap services. The airport is equipped with professional staff that package the bags with plastic to avoid various concerns ranging from baggage mishandling to thefts.
VIP lounge: Chennai airport has reserved halls for VIP lounges. Individuals with first-class flight tickets and premium memberships with specific airlines will have access to the VIP Lounge. The lounge services are quite good and upscaled.
Top airlines flying from the Chennai Airport
Domestic flights flying from Chennai Airport are from Terminal 1. The Chennai International Airport is touted to be the HQ of the Airports Authority of India, with states such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Lakshadweep and Puducherry under its wing. The Chennai airport has immaculate connectivity with most of the Southern cities and hence, has various domestic airlines catering to the same. Airlines such as Air India, Air India Express, Air Asia India, Alliance Air, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet, TruJet and Vistara, operate from the Chennai International Airport. These airlines have flights connecting to specific small towns within the Southern belt and hence, make the airport an important hub.
Along with the domestic airlines that operate from the city, there are a plethora of international airlines that also function from the airport. A majority of flights connecting to Australia and New Zealand have airlines available. The most important international airlines that operate from Chennai Airport are Air Arabia, Air Austral, Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Seychelles, Air Asia, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Batik Air, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Fiji Airways, flydubai, Flynas, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Kuwait Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Maldivian, Malindo Air, Oman Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Saudia, Silkair, Singapore Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Thai Air Asia, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines and Virgin Australia. Terminal 3 and 4 are reserved for international airlines as departures and arrivals take place from them.
How to reach the Chennai Airport
The Chennai International Airport is located on the National Highway 32, also recognised as the Grand Southern trunk Road. The highway is known to be a famous link that connects the city to other important cities in Tamil Nadu. The best way to reach the Chennai International Airport is by opting for its closest railway station, the Tirusulam railway station. The station falls on the Suburban railway network. Often this route is considered as it directly connects with the city centre. Another famous route connecting the city centre to the airport is via the metro station. The airport metro station falls in the Chennai Metro line. The metro line is also considered to be the ideal way to reach the Chennai Airport. Aside from the Tirusulam railway station, the Metro station is favoured more. It is also acknowledged to be the second metro station which connects with an airport in India.
There are expansion plans that are in the making to make the connectivity to Chennai airport better from the city centre. It has been announced that a direct tube will be constructed to bridge the distance from the metro station to the Chennai airport. Flyovers are also being erected to connect the metro station directly to the departure and airport terminals. Simultaneously, the government is also planning on facilitating a connection between the Tirusulam train station with the metro station.
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European investment professionals reject forced consideration of ESG
By Rachel Fixsen2018-10-31T15:50:00+00:00
Policymakers should not attempt to force ESG considerations onto investors through new rules, research by the CFA Institute has said.
The CFA surveyed 645 investment professionals and reported that, while the majority believed environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors should be taken into account in investment decisions, they rejected the idea of being legally forced into this.
Some 85% of respondents said they believed it appropriate for institutional investors to take ESG factors into account when making investment decisions.
The institute said few respondents favoured a regulatory requirement for ESG, as has been proposed by the European Commission: 60% agreed that any mandate to consider ESG factors during investment analysis should not translate into forcing the manager or client into an ESG investment policy.
However, responses were divided on the question of whether ESG considerations should be formally added to the investment manager’s fiduciary duty. The only country showing a majority in favour of this was the Netherlands with 57%, while Spain supported that idea the least, with only 34% calling it a good idea.
Nearly three quarters (72%) of respondents opposed a legislative mandate that would override what clients wanted managers to consider as relevant investment factors.
Svi Rosov, director of capital markets policy at CFA Institute and the report’s author, said: “Our survey highlights that a majority of investment professionals across the European Union are already using ESG factors in the investment analysis process, to ensure that all material impacts on the potential investment are considered.
“These ESG factors are part of the standard mix when analysts are assessing their portfolio investments, yet there is great concern whether the regulator should legally mandate ESG or any other factors considered by the investment profession.”
The EC’s sustainable finance action plan, published in May 2018, contained four proposals:
The mandatory disclosure of sustainability risk by financial market participants;
the introduction of a sustainability taxonomy, or rulebook, which would apply to products marketed as sustainable investments;
the introduction of low-carbon and positive carbon impact benchmarks by the EC; and
the amendment of existing legislation so that clients’ ESG preferences become part of investment advice provision.
In the run up to the action plan’s publication, the CFA said, some stakeholders had felt that explicit consideration of ESG factors should be made part of the fiduciary duty of investment managers.
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Centre for Excellence in the Green Building of the Créneau ACCORD Écoconstruction: ERE 132 Opens!
Grand-Métis, June 4, 2015 – The Créneau d’excellence ACCORD Écoconstruction and Les Amis des Jardins de Métis are proud to announce the opening of ERE 132. The Centre for Excellence in Green Building opens its doors to promote green building in all of its forms. The project has been four years in the making and is the fruit of the collaboration of 78 partners. They include the federal and provincial governments (Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, the ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Occupation du territoire and the ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et des Exportations) and more than fifty industrial partners, mostly from the Lower St. Lawrence region. Among them are six Platinum partners: Premier Tech, Poitras Meubles et design, Lepage Millwork and Groupe Lebel, as well as the Mouvement Desjardins and the Novoclimat 2.0 program. Support for the project was also provided by the cégeps de Rimouski and Matane, CDRIN, SEREX, the R. Howard Webster, the RBC Foundation (Blue Water Project) and Écohabitation. Various local partners contributed to the project: CRE Bas-Saint-Laurent, CLD de La Mitis, MRC de La Mitis, SADC de La Mitis. The Association touristique régional de la Gaspésie and Tourisme Québec also providing funding for the project.
As a centre for excellence, ERE 132 presents the many contributions of the green building industries to the regional economy in addition to illustrating their importance to the environment and human health. It promotes products and technologies created and crafted in the region as well as the expertise and network of green building specialists in the region. It is the region’s centre for excellence in green building. One of the objectives of the project is to promote it nationally and internationally and in so doing present the Lower St. Lawrence regional as a centre for green building and exporter of green expertise.
The group of experts who contributed to the creation of ERE 132 are all from the Lower St. Lawrence region and are active in the fields of architecture, sustainable development, engineering and design. These passionate creators of the project are: Marie-Hélène Nollet from Architectes Goulet et Lebel; Marie-Élaine Banville from Groupe Architecture MB; Pierre Etcheverry of Groupe CONTACT; Mathieu Ouellet and Christian Gagnon, Tetra Tech; and Hélène Tremblay, of Groupe design Hélène Tremblay.
« ERE 132 is the result of an integrated design process. The project was designed and created by a multi-disciplinary team from the region with the support of the Créneau Écoconstruction. It is an exemplary example of regional coooperation: the team of designers worked in close collaboration, the partners were invited to contribute their products and services, the host organization will enrich the visitor experience and the regional tourism economy, and the Créneau Écoconstruction has played its role to leverage participation throughout the process. We would like to underline the remarkable interest of the member manufacturers and their exceptional collaboration. They took ownership of the project and its collaborative nature early on and were instrumental in its success, commented Sarah Landry, directrice du Créneau ACCORD Écoconstruction.
« The choices we make when building and the habits and practices we adopt at home are responsable for more than half of our ecological footprint. Green building offers affordable choices to reduce our environmental impact and to contribute to sustainable development. Les Amis des Jardins de Métis has built its development on these values. It is natural that we offer visitors to Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens an educational experience to discover green building. It is also a venue where research and technological innovation will be shared with residents, students, manufacturers and researchers, » observed Alexander Reford, director of Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens.
The sponsor of the official opening is Le Domaine Acer, économusée de l’érable.
ERE 132 is a single family dwelling of 2 storeys, without a basement, 1,866 square feet (173 m²) of heated floor space. It is connected to a municipal water source, connected to the power grid and has its own wastewater treatment system. It adheres to the strictest environmental standards and is eligible for LEED© platinum certification.
Local (less than 800 km); recycled materials, repurposed materials, FSC wood, materials without urea formaldehyde; low VOC emissions
Water supply from the local municipality
Connected to the power grid; solar ready
Self-sufficient water water treatment system, Écoflo
Radiant floor heating, with an electric radiant flooring on the ground floor and electric baseboard heaters (two of radiant heat types)
Mechanical ventilator (VRC Lifebreath 155Max/75% efficiency)
Heat retention from grey water (PowerPipe® R3-60)
Plumbing equipment with low water consumption taps and shower heads
Energy Star approved appliances and 100% DEL lighting
Radon column
Electric charging station Smart Two for electric vehicles
Exterior Envelope
Exterior cladding in wood, wood lat, air pocket, fibre board with Eco covering, double stud: FSC 2 x 4 studs, injected cellulose, 2x4 FSC studs; vapour barrier, wood lat, gypsum wallboard and wood panelling in certain areas
Roof: R-78,9/RSI 13,9 — 610 mm of cellulose insulation
Exterior wall: R-47,7/RSI 8,4 — 285 mm of cellulose/Installed by high intensity injection
Foundation wall : R-21,0/RSI 3,7 — rigid polystyrene insulation panel 168 mm
Foundation slab: R-22,2 / RSI 3,9 — rigid polystyrene insulation panel 168 mm
Aluminium tiles — 99% — embossed with a slate finish
Whitened poplar pannelling or torrified poplar — covering more than 50% of the walls
Gypsum wallbaord (with recycled content) on the second storey — recycled paint
Beam and glued laminate post supporting floor joists
Ecological cement floor (thermal mass) – cinder dust replacing 30% of the Portland cement / polished cement (diamond finish) with stamped sections and recycled glass inserts, hardwood flooring (maple); slate
Integrated kitchen cupboards and bathroom cupboard: agglomerate panels formaldehyde free, ash panels (Rough Chic), laminated maple (island), granite (counter)
About the Créneau Écoconstruction
The Créneau Écoconstruction, created at the end of 2010 as part of the ACCORD program managed by the ministère de l’Économie de l’Innovation et des Exportations (MEIE), brings together businesses that manufacture, assemble, create and build ecological building products. This commitment includes wood, but also extends to architecture, civil engineering and building systems. Experts in these fields seek to maximize the use of wood and other ecological resources that are available in the region for residential construction for small and medium sized projects. The Créneau Écoconstruction has set a goal of becoming the North American reference in the development, production and use of products with minimum impact on the environment for residential construction. The Créneau seeks to create the synergy necessary between the various sectors in the residential building industries in the Lower St. Lawrence region through strategic projects that support the development of a new generation of builders.
About Les Jardins de Métis /Reford Gardens
The home for ERE 132 is a tourism icon, cultural destination and historic site that welcomes more than 55,000 visitors every year. The opening of ERE 132 on the site of Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens marks a new moment in the organization’s development to expand its offferings and to reach out to younger visitors through partnerships with colleges and universities. The strategic opportunity that this project represents in creating a centre for excellence in green building is consistent with the organization’s experience in promoting architectural excellence. Seven wooden buildings have been constructed over the past ten years (Governor General’s medal in architecture in 2006 and prix Coalition Bois Québec in 2010). Since its inaugural edition in 2000, the International Garden Festival has attracted more than 1 million visitors. The completion of ERE 132 reinforces the role of the organization in promoting architectural innovation.
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Sarah Landry, directrice
Créneau Écoconstruction
Alexander Reford, director
Les Jardins de Métis
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by Laura McCrystal, Caitlin McCabe and Sean Collins Walsh, Updated: December 2, 2019
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Philadelphia real estate developers are looking to lessen the financial hit they could suffer under proposed changes to a controversial tax break that City Hall is taking up this week.
City Council is mulling the biggest changes to the 10-year tax abatement since its enactment almost 20 years ago. A proposal set for a hearing Tuesday would take the current abatement — which provides a 100% tax break on new residential construction for 10 years — and effectively cut it almost in half by phasing out 10% of the value every year.
Philly is considering changes to its 10-year tax abatement, and a key hearing is Tuesday. Here's what you need to know.
Philadelphia developers just killed a bill to cap the city’s controversial tax abatement. Will City Hall now reduce the tax break?
Changes to Philly’s 10-year tax abatement could come before the end of the year
But the Building Industry Association, a trade group of developers, is calling for leaving the current abatement for new residential construction fully intact for five years. It also wants to delay and reduce the proposed phase-down of the tax break, according to the group’s proposed amendment obtained by the Inquirer.
The lobbying effort comes as developers and builders’ unions grapple with whether to support some reform now — or oppose it and risk that a new City Council might try to make even bigger changes next year. The proposed legislation would not change the tax abatement for commercial or industrial development or rehabilitation.
Council President Darrell L. Clarke, who has 14 co-sponsors for the current bill, hope to pass legislation before the end of the year.
“I think it’s safe to say that, even though we disagree with this policy and are trying to make it better, there probably is a better chance to make it better under this Council versus next," said Chris Somers, president of the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors, which has offered its own separate amendment that would also maintain the full tax break for several years before tapering it down.
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Changes to the tax incentive have long been feared, and strongly opposed, by the real estate industry, developers, and the city’s building trade unions. Some kind of change seems likely, with four newcomers — including Working Families Party member Kendra Brooks, who campaigned on eliminating the abatement entirely — set to join Council in January.
Proponents of the abatement say it pays for itself because it acts as a development incentive that brings more money into Philadelphia over time. Opponents say it’s become a tax break for wealthy residents, as well as fuel for the gentrification of neighborhoods.
Joe Grace, a spokesman for Council President Darrell L. Clarke, said it would be inappropriate to comment on proposed changes to the legislation ahead of Tuesday’s hearing.
“Any debate as to any potential changes to the bill will take place then," he said.
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BIA’s proposed amendment would result in a 100% tax break for five years, followed by 20% reductions in the sixth, seventh, and eighth years, before the abatement would be only 10% in the 10th and final year. In other words, while the legislation as currently written would cut the total value of the abatement down to about 55% of its value now, the BIA’s proposed amendment would maintain 71% of the value.
“The bill as drafted is a major reduction to the abatement and will have a severe and detrimental effect on the local economy and especially on the thousands of collateral real estate businesses — realtors, lenders, insurance agents, title, construction, and suppliers — that are dependent on the residential development industry,” Jim Maransky, BIA’s president, will say in prepared remarks for Tuesday’s hearing.
BIA is also pushing to delay when the legislation would take effect, pushing it back from July of next year to July 1, 2021.
“Please keep in mind that the vast majority of the development you currently see in Philadelphia is simply not viable without the abatement,” Maransky will say in his planned testimony. “If it must be modified, it is important that it be done slowly, gradually, thoughtfully, and uniformly.”
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Could Singapore sign up to a car-lite future?
Singapore is already ahead of rival cities in promoting public transport, but it could free up more of its most precious resource – land – in a possible car-free future.
JLL Staff Reporter
The city-state’s island territory means it is already densely-developed and has naturally limited road links outside its borders. It’s also far from being car-friendly; the cost of car ownership is high, which along with initiatives such as ‘car-free Sunday’ encourage locals to make use of its strong public transport network.
But could it go a step further? Danish architect Jan Gehl, a Centre for Liveable Cities Visiting Fellow, claimed last year that Singapore can and should become completely car-free.
However, a more likely future for Singapore is to become ‘car-lite’ rather than emptying the roads altogether of private vehicles, says Tay Huey Ying, head of research and consultancy, Singapore, at JLL. In a car-lite Singapore, car ownership might be limited to taxis or other private hire vehicles and essential cars for various government services.
Taking cars off the streets
One of the keys to encouraging the use of public transport, walking and cycling, is to improve first and last mile connections, the Creating Liveable Cities Through Car-lite Urban Mobility report from the Urban Land Institute and the Centre for Liveable Cities suggests. Many cities have public transport, but nodes are often too far from people’s homes and destinations.
Many cities, including Singapore, are therefore looking at two-wheel options. Its “Walk Cycle Ride SG” plan is developing cycle routes across the island and also offers grants to developers for the construction of facilities such as showers and lockers in office buildings. New technology also has a role to play; the plan also suggest that “low speed self-driving pods” could be used within neighbourhoods in the future.
Tay says: “This will help to improve accessibility of buildings without direct and immediate access to public transportation. As Singaporeans turn increasingly to alternative modes of transportation to complement public transportation, it will be beneficial for developments to incorporate bicycle paths and end-of-trip facilities.
“Several developers have already started to incorporate these into their upcoming developments. These include Lend Lease at Paya Lebar Quarter, CapitaLand Mall Trust for Funan and Frasers Commercial Trust for Alexandra Technopark.”
New government policies will help to accelerate the growth of car-free infrastructure. ”To further infuse the walk, cycle, ride culture into the city’s DNA, the Government has started to require developers to submit a Walking and Cycling Plan as part of their development applications for new projects that are expected to have high levels of pedestrian and cyclist traffic,” Tay says.
Rethinking parking facilities
The ULI/CLC report also suggests that Singapore needs to stop forcing developers to include car parking in new buildings but rather to restrict future parking and to charge more for existing parking. Instead, buildings with “excess” parking could be granted planning permission for more commercial space in order to convert underutilised parking spaces to alternative uses.
Furthermore, in future, buildings without car parks could provide more valuable office, residential and retail space, while existing car parks could be converted. At present for example, most private residential estates have one car parking space per apartment, but many of these are not used.
Tay suggests that the use of some buildings could change as travel patterns and habits change, as Singaporeans use the car less. “The progression towards a car-lite nation would mean that real estate players and stakeholders have to re-learn the art and science of real estate development and space planning to cater to the needs of their occupiers and visitors arising from this lifestyle change,” she adds.
But what might happen in the unlikely event that Singapore does become completely car-free? Simply put, land and buildings previously used for car-related activities and services such as auto showrooms, auto repairs, servicing centres, roads and car parks will be freed up for other uses, Tay says.
“There will be greater opportunity for more community spaces, and Singapore would have more land to house a larger population. There might even be opportunity for home sizes to increase again as the availability of more land for homes could help keep land and home price appreciation in check,” she concludes.
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Postpartum seizures with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome following cesarean delivery for triplets
Anita Chhabra, Sheetal Jagtap
Department of Anaesthesiology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Anita Chhabra
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Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a recently described clinicoradiologic entity that is associated with several medical conditions like hypertensive encephalopathy and eclampsia. It presents with rapid onset of symptoms including headache, seizures, altered consciousness, and visual disturbance. It is often, but not always associated with high blood pressure. We present a case of 23-year-old patient, with unremarkable antenatal period, who developed convulsions in the immediate postpartum period following elective cesarean delivery of her triplets performed under regional anesthesia. The magnetic resonance imaging brain revealed vasogenic edema suggestive of PRES. She was managed with supportive treatment including mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit. She recovered completely without neurological sequelae and discharged on the 8 th postoperative day. This case report highlights the importance of awareness, prompt diagnosis and treatment to improve the outcome in this potentially life-threatening, but reversible condition.
Keywords: Cesarean delivery, eclampsia, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, postpartum seizures, triplets
Chhabra A, Jagtap S. Postpartum seizures with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome following cesarean delivery for triplets. J Obstet Anaesth Crit Care 2014;4:50-2
Chhabra A, Jagtap S. Postpartum seizures with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome following cesarean delivery for triplets. J Obstet Anaesth Crit Care [serial online] 2014 [cited 2021 Jan 19];4:50-2. Available from: https://www.joacc.com/text.asp?2014/4/1/50/132830
Seizures in the early postpartum period are a diagnostic dilemma. There may also be considerable overlap in presentation of the conditions making diagnosis and treatment difficult. Convulsions in the puerperium should be treated as eclampsia until proven otherwise. However, opportunities to identify other causes of convulsions should be vigorously pursued.
Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a cliniconeuroradiologic entity described by Hinchey et al. in 1996. [1] It presents with neurologic signs and symptoms such as headache, altered consciousness, seizures, visual loss and often associated with abrupt increase in blood pressure (BP). It is associated with various medical conditions including hypertensive encephalopathy, eclampsia, renal failure, patients on immunosuppressant agents and cancer chemotherapy. [1] The unique neuroimaging findings of vasogenic edema are often symmetric, the parietal and occipital lobes being most commonly affected, followed by the frontal lobes, the inferior temporal-occipital junction and the cerebellum. [2] Various cases of PRES developed during peripartum period have been reported. [3] Here, we present a case of multiple pregnancy with uneventful antenatal course who developed PRES in the early postpartum period.
A 23-year-old woman (gravida 2, para 1) was posted for elective cesarean section for safe confinement of triplets. Her antenatal period was uneventful with no prodromi of preeclampsia. Her routine blood and urine investigations done periodically were within normal range. Her BP ranged from 110/70 mm of Hg to 120/78 mm of Hg in the ante-natal period. A subarachnoid block with 2 ml of 0.5% bupivacaine was given at the L3-L4 space under aseptic precautions and once the sensory block up to T5 was achieved, the surgery was allowed and triplets were delivered. They had acceptable weight (1700, 1850, 2000 g) and good APGAR (8-9 at 1 min). There was an episode of unanticipated rise in BP to 160/100 mm of Hg with heart rate of 98/min, after the delivery of the triplets, with no accompanying relevant symptom or sign. To allay the patient's anxiety midazolam was administered after which the BP remained between 140/88 and 130/80 within the ensuing 10 min. The surgery lasted for 45 min and the blood loss was no more than 900 ml. The remaining intraoperative course was uneventful and patient was shifted to the recovery ward for observation. After 1 h, she complained of severe headache, followed by tonic-clonic convulsion and the BP recorded at that moment was high (160/100 mm of Hg). She was promptly treated with magnesium sulfate 4 g in 100 ml saline infused over 15 min and midazolam 1 mg intravenous (IV). In the postictal phase, her pulse rate was 114 beats/min, BP 150/90 mm of Hg and oxygen saturation of 100% with oxygen supplement. A neurological examination carried out after the convulsion episode was essentially normal without any sensory or motor deficit and fundoscopy was normal. Routine investigation showed hemoglobin of 11.3 g/dl, total leucocyte count of 17.3 × 10 3 /μL, platelets of 120 × 10 3 /μL, normal renal, and liver function tests and clotting parameters.
She was subsequently shifted to intensive care unit (ICU) for further management. In the ICU her treatment consisted labetalol, 10 mg IV slowly with continuous BP monitoring, Sodium phenytoin, 15 mg/kg IV loading dose followed by 100 mg IV TDS as maintenance and Magnesium Sulfate infusion, 1 g/h for control of BP and convulsion. After 18 h, in spite of being on medications, she had two more convulsions in quick successions following which she was promptly intubated using thiopentone 200 mg IV and Succinylcholine 50 mg IV and positive pressure ventilation was initiated with a volume control ventilator. An infusion of atracurium (5-10 mg/h) and midazolam (0.5-1 mg/h), titrated as per response, was also initiated to facilitate intermittent positive pressure ventilation. Her magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) on day two revealed bilateral hyperintensity on the T2-weighted and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequences in the fronto-parietal, occipital cortical and subcortical white matter, bilateral corona radiata, cerebellar hemispheres and ganglio-thalamic regions with increased apparent diffusion coefficient values in these regions suggestive of vasogenic edema. These finding were consistent with PRES [Figure 1] and [Figure 2]. She was continued on the same supportive therapy of labetalol and sodium phenytoin and magnesium sulfate. She was closely monitored with all the necessary ICU protocols including periodic neurological assessment and biochemical profile. She was weaned off the ventilatory support successfully after 72 h following which she had an uneventful hospital stay and discharged on day 8 without any neurological sequelae.
A follow up MRI after 4 weeks showed complete resolution of the high signal foci and FLAIR signals previously noted.
Figure 1: Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery sequences showing bilateral hyperintense signal in the high frontal and parietal subcortical white matter
Figure 2: T2 Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery sequences showing confluent hyperintensities in the subcortical white matter of occipital region
Headache and seizure in the postpartum period without prodromi of pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) in the antenatal period is a diagnostic dilemma. Eclampsia is the most likely cause unless proved otherwise. Multiple pregnancy does pose a greater risk to develop PIH in the mother. [4] The other probable causes could be cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, subarachnoid hemorrhage and postdural punctures seizures in the postpartum period. [5] In the present case the diagnosis of PRES was made following the typical radiological findings of bilateral, symmetrical cortical and subcortical vasogenic edema in combination with the characteristic presenting features. PRES is a cliniconeuroradiologic entity associated with varied medical conditions like hypertensive encephalopathy, PIH, eclampsia, renal failure, autoimmune disorders and patients on immunosuppressant medications and cancer chemotherapy. [1] Clinical findings include headache, visual changes, altered mental status, acute hypertension and seizures which are typically multiple. The key investigation for the diagnosis of PRES is cerebral MRI and not cerebral CT as the latter are often normal or nonspecific. [2] The typical MRI findings in T2-weighted and FLAIR sequences show hyperintense foci located bilaterally at the grey-white junctions, involving sub cortical white matter of most parts of brain; although it was earlier believed to affect the posterior parietal and occipital lobes mainly. [2],[6]
Global incidence of PRES is unknown. It has been reported in patients aged 4-90 years, although the most cases occur in age group of 39-47 years with a marked female predominance. [7] Mechanical ventilation is required in 35-40% of patients with PRES for 3-7 days. [8] Recurrence are reported to be occurring in 6% cases. Permanent neurologic damage is due to ischemia (10-23%) and hemorrhage (5-17%). Death is reported in 15% cases. [9]
The pathophysiology of PRES remains controversial suggesting two main hypotheses. Uncontrolled hypertension with failed autoregulation leads to hyperperfusion and cerebral vessel damage, resulting in interstitial extravasation of protein and fluid causing vasogenic edema, remains a popular consideration. The other theory alludes to systemic inflammatory state causing endothelial dysfunction leading to cerebral hypoperfusion which is then responsible for the disruption of the blood-brain barrier resulting in vasogenic edema. [10] Appropriate reduction of BP may prevent progression from vasogenic to cytotoxic edema resulting in cerebral infarction and permanent neurologic deficit. [11]
The association of PRES with toxemia of pregnancy is well-established. [12] PRES can occur, within several weeks after delivery and the clinical presentation is often confusing. [13]
Our patient who delivered three healthy triplets by an elective cesarean section was completely healthy and symptom-free during the antenatal period. No clinical trials have evaluated the management of PRES, but rapid withdrawal of the trigger appears to hasten recovery and avoid complications. For example, aggressive BP management, withdrawal of the offending drug, or delivery in eclampsia. Antiepileptic drugs should be used to treat seizures, and ventilatory support should be instituted in generalized status epilepticus and to protect the airway in obtunded patients. [14] In our patient, the seizure episode in the recovery room was managed effectively with magnesium sulfate. Mechanical ventilation [8] was helpful in preventing any cerebral hypoxia, hypercarbia and increased intra cranial pressure and as a consequence adverse neurological outcome. Prompt diagnosis and multidisciplinary management resulted in favorable outcome.
A clinical report of parturient with PRES after the delivery of triplets is presented. It emphasizes the need for early diagnosis and prompt treatment to avoid any short and long term neurological sequelae including death in a reversible condition like PRES.
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4. Duckitt K, Harrington D. Risk factors for pre-eclampsia at antenatal booking: Systematic review of controlled studies. BMJ 2005;330:565.
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7. Legriel S, Pico F, Azoulay E. Understanding posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome. In: Vincet JL, editor. Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine. Vol. 1. Springer Berlin Heidelberg; 2011. p. 631-53.
8. Burnett MM, Hess CP, Roberts JP, Bass NM, Douglas VC, Josephson SA. Presentation of reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome in patients on calcineurin inhibitors. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2010;112:886-91.
9. Lee VH, Wijdicks EF, Manno EM, Rabinstein AA. Clinical spectrum of reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome. Arch Neurol 2008;65:205-10.
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14. Hobson EV, Craven I, Blank SC. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome: A truly treatable neurologic illness. Perit Dial Int 2012;32:590-4.
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Then, when Mr. Adversity tried to derail Mike again by messing with his tournament seed on a BS, technicality he still didn’t flinch. Mike played the cards he was dealt and still won a section title and birth to compete at the state tournament. He prepared the same he always did, trained, practiced and did all the things that brought him to that level.
Student becomes the teacher
While competing at NYS wrestling championships, mike yet again stared down Mr. Adversity. He hit a move in his semifinal match against a returning NYS champion which we all thought was going to give him the lead and possible victory. On a questionable (at best) call the official called it illegal, which meant no points were awarded. Mike kept his head and battled his face off, but lost a close match. Instead of feeling sorry for himself, Mike wrestled back hard finishing 4th in NYS. He fell short of his goal of becoming a state champion, but he taught me something on that journey. As one of his Coaches, I would show emotion and frustration when Mr. Adversity came knocking. Mike was cool, calm and collected the entire time. He was never rattled, stayed focused and left it all on the mat. As my coaching career continues (with Mike assisting me now) I remember that valuable lesson and pass it on to our team now. Don’t flinch bc you’ve worked too hard to get where you are. Stay focused, keep moving forward and stay the course no matter what! Dominate Another Day. -Coach Hoke
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Carbon & Sustainability Markets & Investment Oil & Gas Regulatory
Ottawa enlists IHS Markit for carbon credit and tracking system
By JWN staff
Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 7:12 AM MDT
Federal environment minister Catherine McKenna speaks at the Collision 2019 conference in Toronto in May. Image: Collision 2019
The Government of Canada has selected IHS Markit to provide a carbon credit and tracking system to support its Output-Based Pricing System and its proposed Clean Fuel Standard.
The company says this builds on its work designing and developing GHG registries and auction infrastructure for governments in the Americas, EMEA and APAC.
One of these is the largest global registry for carbon, water and biodiversity credits, which since inception has provided full tracking for the lifecycle of more than 350 million credits, IHS Markit says.
Details on the work for Canada’s federal government are limited, but the the company said the infrastructure it is developing “is aligned to Canada’s regulatory framework and timeline of implementation,” IHS Markit’s Timothy Barello told JWN.
The Output-Based Pricing System is in place effective on January 1, 2019. The Clean Fuel Standard is planned to start coming into force on January 1, 2022.
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State tournament preview
AT A GLANCE: Basics, schedule, 5 things to watch
D1: Trevell Cunningham sets tone for Arrowhead
D1: Gage Malensek delivers for Brookfield Central
D2: Milwaukee Washington breaks through to state tournament
D4: Tough schedule has Destiny primed for first state appearance
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STEWART: Unsung heroes help boys state tournament teams
When Diener led Milwaukee Hamilton to state for the first of back-to-back appearances in 2010, it hadn’t been since 1992. When he coached Milwaukee Vincent to state in 1996, it was seven years removed from its only other appearance and marked the start of 10 state appearances over a 12-year period.
“The journey had been one of hard work, commitment, a lot of fun,” he said. “More than anything else I’m happy for the players. I’m happy they’re going to get a chance to experience the state tournament because it really, truly is special.”
And for Diener, there will be the added bonus of having his son playing for the first time. Growing up, John Diener was a regular in the locker rooms of his father’s teams. Now he is a sharpshooting 6-4 junior guard who has already committed to DePaul and was the unanimous choice for North Shore player of the year.
He is joined on the floor most the time by seniors Jordan Johnson, Clayton Van Tassel and Jared Short, who were thrown into the fire as freshmen and won five games. Junior forward Matt Barber rounds out the starting lineup.
“I learned a lot under him,” said Washington coach Freddie Riley, who was an assistant to Diener at Hamilton. “Being able to coach ‘D’. How to close out games. How to reach kids at different levels. I just learned some good stuff from him and I still apply those things to this day.”
So does Diener.
His Cedarburg teams play with the same principles he implemented at Vincent in the mid-1990s and at Hamilton in the late 2000s: motion offense and man-to-man defense. Rarely one to use a lot of players, he sticks with a five- to seven-man rotation.
Why mess with success?
The five state titles he won at Vincent are the second-most in state history behind Randolph’s Bob Haffele (10). This year's state appearance is his 13th.
To reach state, Cedarburg defeated conference champions Brown Deer (Woodland East) and Beaver Dam (Wisconsin Little Ten) in the regional final and sectional semifinal and edged defending champion Kaukauna in the sectional final.
“I really felt like any of those three teams could be state champions,” Diener said. “Our schedule has been really tough. We’re battled-tested. I have some great seniors that have been in my program four years. They’ve come a long way in those four years. I’m excited to be where we’re at.”
Coach: Tom Diener, 61-38, fourth season.
Record: 24-2, 14-0 North Shore (first).
Key players: John Diener, 6-4, jr., G, 21.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.8 apg; Jordan Johnson, 6-5, sr, G, 19.3 ppg, 3.7 rpg; Matthew Barber, 8.6 ppg, 4.2 rpg; Jared Short, 6-1, sr., G, 7.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg; Clayton Van Tassel, 5-10, sr., G, 5.8 ppg, 2.2 rpg; Mitchell Stroebel, 6-2, sr., F, 1 ppg, 1.1 rpg; Victor Novy, 6-7, soph., F, 2.1 ppg, 1.9 rpg.
WIAA girls state basketball tournament results
D1: Appleton North wins its first state
D2: Beaver Dam caps perfect season
D3: Edgewood clamps down on Martin Luther
D4: Howards Grove overtakes Aquinas to claim crown
D5: Loyal rallies to beat Academy of Science for title
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Acacia Coronado
Published: July 2, 2020, 2:30 pm Updated: July 3, 2020, 9:45 am
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Attorney: Missing Texas soldier Vanessa Guillen was killed at Fort Hood
AUSTIN, Texas – Federal and military investigators say a soldier missing since April was killed and dismembered by a fellow soldier stationed at the same Texas base. The revelation followed demands for the Army to release details about its investigation of the disappearance.
A criminal complaint released Thursday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas charges a civilian with helping hide the body of 20-year-old solider Vanessa Guillen. The document, prepared in conjunction with the Army Criminal Investigative Command and the FBI, says the civilian helped the other soldier get rid of evidence after he bludgeoned Guillen with a hammer at Fort Hood in Central Texas and later dismembered and dumped the body.
Human remains were found Tuesday near the Leon River in Bell County, about 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Fort Hood, in the search for Guillen. Her family said through attorney Natalie Khawam that they believe evidence shows the remains are Guillen, but authorities said they are still awaiting positive identification.
“The whole thing is devastating, gruesome, barbaric,” Khawam said.
The Army said Wednesday that the soldier suspected in Guillen’s disappearance had killed himself.
At a news conference Thursday, the Army identified the soldier suspected in Guillen’s disappearance as Aaron David Robinson. Army investigators declined to comment further on the details of Guillen’s case, saying they did not want to compromise the ongoing investigation.
The criminal complaint released later Thursday said the civilian arrested in the Guillen case is Cecily Aguilar, 22, of Killeen, Texas, near Fort Hood. Aguilar faces one count of conspiracy to tamper with evidence.
Robinson enlisted Aguilar to help him dispose of Guillen’s body, according to the complaint. Aguilar later recognized Guillen, the complaint says, and helped Robinson mutilate and hide her body.
Aguilar was arrested Wednesday and was being held Thursday in the Bell County Jail in Belton, Texas, according to booking records. It was unclear whether she had an attorney to speak on her behalf.
Khawam said the U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division told her Robinson cleaned up the area where Guillen was killed, placed her body in a container and wheeled her out to his car. After driving to pick up Aguilar, Khawam said, the pair drove to a nearby river and tried to burn Guillen's body, but later chopped it up with a machete. Then, they put cement on the body and buried the remains.
Tim Miller, of Texas Equusearch, who was assisting in the search for Guillen, told KHOU that investigators found a lid last week that belonged to a container consistent with one a witness saw loaded into a car at 8:30 the night Guillen disappeared.
Investigators were called back to the scene this week when a man working in the area reported a foul odor. Miller said it appeared the suspect “buried her, put lime on her, mixed up concrete, put that over her, put dirt over her, rocks and stuff.”
The family had said they believe Guillen was sexually harassed by the military suspect and is calling for a congressional investigation, Khawam said Wednesday.
Guillen’s older sister, Mayra Guillen, told The Associated Press on Thursday that her family was distraught after learning details about her sister’s disappearance. The family had previously said they believe the Army was covering up details of Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance.
“There are a lot of horrifying things that happened that day,” said Mayra Guillen, 22. “There are just no words.””
Mayra Guillen said her sister had spoken with their mother about experiencing sexual harassment, but that her mother has been to devastated to talk about it. From their text conversations, Mayra Guillen said she believed her sister was afraid during her time at Fort Hood.
Army investigators said Thursday that they had no credible evidence that Vanessa Guillen had been sexually harassed or assaulted.
“We are still investigating their interactions but at this time there is no credible information for reports that specialist Robinson sexually harassed specialist Guillen,” said Fort Hood CID Special Agent Damon Phelps.
Guillen was last seen April 22 in a parking lot at Fort Hood. She was set to be promoted to specialist this month. Her car keys, barracks room key, ID card and wallet were found in the room where she was working the day she disappeared.
Authorities said Wednesday that Robinson, 20, of Calumet City, Illinois, a Chicago suburb on the Indiana border, pulled a gun and shot himself as police were trying to make contact with him.
The Army CID and the League of United Latin American Citizens offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Guillen’s whereabouts.
Acacia Coronado is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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2 Miss. officers on paid leave after child left in patrol car dies
Child was daughter of one officer
Updated: 9:15 AM PST Jan 4, 2017
Photo: WLOX-TV, CNN SOURCE: Photo: WLOX-TV, CNN
Two police officers in Mississippi are on paid leave after a 3-year-old daughter of one of the officers died while unattended in a patrol car. Hancock County Chief Deputy Sheriff Don Bass said Long Beach police officer Cassie Barker's daughter died Friday after the child was left in the car for four hours while her mother was visiting with Long Beach patrolman Clark Ladner. Both officers were off-duty at the time. Long Beach Police Chief Wayne McDowell told The Sun Herald that Barker and Ladner were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation. Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said the car was running and the air conditioning was on when investigators found the child, who died at a hospital.
KILN, Miss. —
Two police officers in Mississippi are on paid leave after a 3-year-old daughter of one of the officers died while unattended in a patrol car.
Hancock County Chief Deputy Sheriff Don Bass said Long Beach police officer Cassie Barker's daughter died Friday after the child was left in the car for four hours while her mother was visiting with Long Beach patrolman Clark Ladner. Both officers were off-duty at the time.
Long Beach Police Chief Wayne McDowell told The Sun Herald that Barker and Ladner were placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
Hancock County Sheriff Ricky Adam said the car was running and the air conditioning was on when investigators found the child, who died at a hospital.
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Middle school students learn to build canoe, proceeds will support classmates
Updated: 3:45 PM PDT Mar 28, 2019
Students at Mercy Montessori School in Cincinnati handcrafted a 15-foot canoe, learning how to steam bend, tie knots and secure the boat in the process.Seventh and eighth-graders spent a week building the canoe, thanks to a new boat-building program was by the Urban Wilderness Program."Definitely hands-on, very experiential learning," program coordinator Austin Simandl said. "So, they’re learning how to deal with different types of sharp tools and they’re learning tool safety, how to handle a drill and how to use tape measures, and really deal with using their fractions properly."The students will auction off the canoe, with the money going back to school for financial aid, allowing other students the chance to attend Mercy Montessori.School leaders also plan to bring the boat-building program back next year."This is really cool to be able to put it in the water and really apply that concept, and how it floats and how it works, and to see the smiles on their faces is really what it’s about to me," Simandl said.
CINCINNATI —
Students at Mercy Montessori School in Cincinnati handcrafted a 15-foot canoe, learning how to steam bend, tie knots and secure the boat in the process.
Seventh and eighth-graders spent a week building the canoe, thanks to a new boat-building program was by the Urban Wilderness Program.
"Definitely hands-on, very experiential learning," program coordinator Austin Simandl said. "So, they’re learning how to deal with different types of sharp tools and they’re learning tool safety, how to handle a drill and how to use tape measures, and really deal with using their fractions properly."
The students will auction off the canoe, with the money going back to school for financial aid, allowing other students the chance to attend Mercy Montessori.
School leaders also plan to bring the boat-building program back next year.
"This is really cool to be able to put it in the water and really apply that concept, and how it floats and how it works, and to see the smiles on their faces is really what it’s about to me," Simandl said.
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In real estate in the United States, a deed of trust or trust deed is a legal instrument which is used to create a security interest in real property wherein legal title in real property is transferred to a trustee, which holds it as security for a loan (debt) between a borrower and lender. The equitable title remains with the borrower. The borrower is referred to as the trustor, while the lender is referred to as the beneficiary.
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Deaths in Laois - March 27, 2020
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William O'Brien - Portlaoise
The death took place on Thursday, March 26 of William O'Brien of St Brigid's Place, Portlaoise.
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Kilminchy lodge Nursing home. William will be deeply regretted by his loving family.
Family Requiem Mass will take place on Saturday followed by interment in SS Peter and Paul's Cemetery, Portlaoise at 1pm.
Covid-19 protocol in place. Social distancing to be observed. His family wish to thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
Carmel Summerfield - Pike of Rushall
The death took place on Thursday, March 26 of Carmel Summerfield (née Brophy) of Bangor, North Wales and formerly of the Pike Of Rushall.
Unexpectedly, at the University Hospital Bangor. Predeceased by her parents Mick and Peg. Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, sons Sean and Rick, brothers Pat, Michael and John, sisters Lucy and Frances, aunts, uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Arrangements will be announced later.
Alice Rosen - Portarlington
The death took place on Sunday, March 22 of Alice Rosen (née Dunne) of Germany and formerly Tierhogar, Portarlington.
Formerly Tierhogar, Portarlington. Alice died in Germany. Loving wife of the late Hans. Deeply regretted by her loving brother John (Tierhogar ), sister-in-law Teresa, nephews, relatives and friends.
Due to the Covid - 19 Directive a Memorial Mass will take place for Alice in St John's Church Killenard at a later date.
Mary Whelan - Rathdowney
The death took place on Wednesday, March 25 of Mary Whelan (née Browne) of Ballyedmond, Rathdowney.
Peacefully. Predeceased by her husband Jack and her sons Peter and Martin and her infant daughter Mary. Deeply regretted by her daughter Catherine and her sons Pat, Seán and Andrew, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, her beloved 13 grandchildren and her 3 great-grandchildren, her brother Seán and her sister Tess, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, nephews, nieces, neighbours and a wide circle of friends.
Funeral Mass on Friday in The Church Of The Holy Trinity, Rathdowney at 12 noon followed by burial in Bealady Cemetery.
As per the COVID-19 directive funeral restricted to family and close relatives only. The funeral Mass will be streamed at www.rathdowneyparish.ie. A memorial Mass will be announced at a later date.
Peter McDonagh - Portlaoise
The death took place on Monday, March 23 of Peter McDonagh of 28 Clonrooske, Portlaoise.
Deeply regretted by his wife Mary (née Nevin) and children Tiffany, Sue -Ellen, Mikeala, Peter Jnr and Mikey, brothers Michael, John, Bernie, Patrick and James, sisters, Winnie McCarthy, Elizabeth Nevin, Nora Gallagher and beloved grandaughter Annabella, uncles and aunts, neighbours, relatives and many friends.
Peter's funeral will be for his immediate family only in line with Government and HSE guidelines.
Maria McDonald - Portlaoise
The death took place on Wednesday, March 25 of Maria McDonald (nee Rochford) of Beladd, Portlaoise.
Peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Maria, beloved wife of Oliver and dearly loved mum to Sharon, Margaret, Sierra, Jan, Lee, and Cody. Cherished grandmother to Ava, Sophie, Calum, Emily, Ellen, Faye, Kyle, Robbie and Lauren. Loving sister to Angela. Deeply regretted by her loving family, brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, sons-in-law, John, Shane, Garry and Mark, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.
Interment will take place at 3pm on Friday in SS Peter and Paul’s Cemetery, Portlaoise. Covid-19 protocol in place. Social distancing to be observed. A Memorial Mass will take place at a later date.
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Laois private renters getting a council rent payment wait longer for a council home
The chances of getting a council home in Laois are slimmer for people on the waiting list living in private rented accommodation on a council rent supplement.
The difficulty for renters who are unable to afford private accommodation, yet are not top priority for council homes, was laid bare at the October council meeting where the latest Housing report was revealed.
Laois County Council Housing Officer Ian McCormack insisted that every tenant is considered when a home becomes available, but it was confirmed by a senior official that those with the “greatest need” came first, meaning those without a home.
Mr McCormack was asked if people on the Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) scheme, were still on the housing waiting list, by Portlaoise Cllr Catherine Fitzgerald.
He said they are still on the waiting list.
“Every year you are on the list is another two points. People are considered once they ticked the box saying they are looking for a transfer,” the housing officer said.
“Is it true that people with no house get priority?” asked Cllr Fitzgerald.
“The person with the greatest need will get the house,” the Director of Services over Housing, Gerry Murphy, told her.
“So if you’re housed on HAP, you’re not seen as having a housing need,” Cllr Fitzgerald said.
Cllr Padraig Fleming said he had previously raised concerns on this issue, but noted that “when you’re on HAP, your points still go up”.
Cllr Willie Aird called the application process “a scam”.
“Why would anybody not tick a box, there’s nobody doesn’t want a house, unless they don’t understand. It’s a scam, the only benefit is the RAS allows you to work,” he said.
Of the 1,606 people on the Laois housing list, 241 receive a HAP payment. Another 71 get a Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS) payment, if on rent assistance for over 18 months.
The council housed 119 tenants in 2017, with another nine to be housed shortly.
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LETA receives Commonwealth Bank Bushfire Recovery grant.
During the 2019/2020 bushfire season that challenged many Australian communities, our Community Meditation Facility at Balmoral Village in New South Wales suffered fire damage to our supporting infrastructure. Fortunately, the main Meditation Centre and support buildings were spared from damage.
As a result, in March 2020, Life Eternal Trust Australia applied to the Commonwealth Bank’s Bushfire Recovery Grants program for assistance. The program provides eligible applicants with a grant of up to $50,000 to assist with the replacement and repair of community facilities and property.
We are pleased to acknowledge that on 13th March 2020, LETA was awarded a grant of $50,000, the maximum amount available under the program’s guidelines. The grant will be used to assist with repairs to our property and community facilities.
We take this opportunity to thank the CommBank Bushfire Recovery Grants Team on behalf of Life Eternal Trust Australia and our community for their generous donation.
We extend our gratitude to the Commonwealth Bank for their commitment to improving the financial well-being of their customers and the wider community. Our community restoration project will now move forward in a timely manner allowing us to assist and help improve society.
We look forward to sending CommBank positive reports on the progress of the Balmoral restoration Project. Thank you to everyone involved and for your kind consideration in this matter.
Trustees of Life Eternal Trust Australia
More about CommBank Bushfire Support and the Bushfire Recovery Grants: https://www.commbank.com.au/latest/bushfire-appeal.html
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Touching the Jaguar: Transforming Fear into Action to Change Your Life and the World - Paperback
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"When New York Times bestselling author John Perkins was a young Peace Corps volunteer, his life was saved by an Amazonian shaman who taught him to ""touch the jaguar""--to transform his fears into positive action. He went on to become an ""economic hit man"" (EHM), convincing developing countries to build huge infrastructure projects that put them perpetually in debt to the World Bank and other US-controlled institutions. Although he sincerely believed this was the best model for economic development, he came to realize it was really a new form of colonialism. Returning to the Amazon, he saw the destructive impact of his EHM work. But he also was inspired by a previously uncontacted tribe that touched its jaguar by uniting with its enemies to defend its territory against invading oil and mining companies. For the first time, Perkins details how his experiences in the Amazon converted him from an EHM to a crusader for transforming our failing Death Economy that destroys its own resources and nature itself into a flourishing Life Economy that renews itself. He provides a strategy for each of us to change our lives and defend our territory--the earth--against destructive policies and systems."
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Brand Licensing Europe Transitions to An All-Virtual Event as Informa Markets Introduces A Four-Week Long Global Festival of Licensing
TAGS: Licensing Events Brand Licensing Europe
Running from October 6-29, 2020, Festival of Licensing is a four-week, large-scale virtual gathering bringing together the licensing industry to connect, learn, strike deals and do business on an international stage.
License Global | Jul 22, 2020
After much deliberation and consultation with customers, attendees and industry partners, Brand Licensing Europe 2020 will transition to an all-virtual event. In its place, the Global Licensing Group at Informa Markets, the organizers behind BLE, are introducing Festival of Licensing, a never-before-seen celebration of the business of brand licensing, in partnership with industry trade association Licensing International.
Running from October 6-29, 2020, Festival of Licensing is a four-week, large-scale virtual gathering bringing together the licensing industry to connect, learn, strike deals and do business on an international stage. It will be the most inclusive global licensing event to-date and builds off of the momentum of the Global Licensing Group’s Licensing Week Virtual event, which exceeded expectations in its inaugural launch in June.
“This global virtual event is an exciting platform to provide our members and the broader industry with the connections and tools to continue to move their business forward,” says Maura Regan, president, Licensing International. “Our industry is truly global, and this event promises to bring us all together (while apart) designed expressly to engage and facilitate smart business in real time, regardless of where in the world you may be.”
Festival of Licensing will comprise of four regionally tailored events in key licensing territories, each powered by the Global Licensing Group’s world-leading event brands:
Week 1: October 6-8 - Europe, powered by Brand Licensing Europe
Week 2: October 14-15 - Asia, powered by Licensing Expo China and Licensing Expo Japan
Week 3: October 20-22 - North America and Latin America, powered by Licensing Expo
Week 4: October 28-29 - Global C-suite virtual conference - Licensing Leadership Summit
The first three events will be time-zoned around the territories they serve and deliver the following:
IP discovery:
Exclusive brand and property showcases from up to 300 exhibitors
Untapped talent with live License This! and Pitch the Brands competition finals
Live keynote headliners from the world’s most influential brands, addressing the most pressing topics of the current and ever-changing business environment
100+ hours of live and on-demand, territory and category specific content to guide businesses through the new consumer landscape
Retailer-only space with exclusive educational content and expert Q&A sessions
Thousands of opportunities to meet, do business and strike deals through the Festival Matchmaking Service, enabling both pre-planned online video meetings and impromptu exhibitor booth drop-ins
Fully Licensed!, an unmissable program of very special live daily evening entertainment and experiences in each region
Community & Wellbeing featuring a celebration of the global licensing industry, a wide range of business/career advice and mentoring, a huge industry fundraiser and wellbeing workshops focused on our physical, nutritional, creative, psychological and social needs
The festival will conclude with Licensing Leadership Summit taking place October 28-29. Originally scheduled as an in-person, senior-level, global gathering of the industry’s C-Suite and thought-leaders from brands, agents, manufacturing and retail, the new virtual offering will draw on key learnings from the previous three weeks and future-looking topics that will facilitate debate and shape the future of the global licensing industry.
“We are incredibly excited to announce Festival of Licensing and proud of the opportunities and experiences it offers to the global licensing industry,” says Anna Knight, vice president, Global Licensing Group, Informa Markets. “Although the decision to transition Brand Licensing Europe to an all-virtual event was a difficult one and we will miss seeing everyone at ExCeL this year, I’m proud that we have a comprehensive offering in its place and look forward to the European event kicking off Festival of Licensing. We have had great feedback from June’s Licensing Week Virtual, so we know that there is huge potential and appetite for industry connection during this challenging time when meeting face-to-face is difficult. Our partners are telling us that driving domestic and international connections, discovering new IP and brands and learning how to navigate the new consumer landscape are paramount to the health of forward-planning for the business of brand licensing, and Festival of Licensing will support all of these needs. We also want Festival of Licensing to offer amazing experiences for everyone who joins us. One of the joys of virtual is that it can make the previously impossible possible, and we plan to use the power of the platform to fuel the imagination, delight and inspire in a fitting celebration of this industry and the people within it.”
Brands who are interested in exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities should visit www.festivaloflicensing.com
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Licensing Mixtape: How Video Games Became A Major Driver for Licensing
TAGS: Video Games
Sarah Buzby, vice president, consumer products, Ubisoft shares how the power of fandom is changing video game like never before.
According to Newzoo, 2.7 billion play video games. From action games like the "Assassins Creed" series or the light-hearted "Raving Rabbids" franchise, consumers come from all demographics to play all kinds of video games. This vast and diverse fanbase provides ample opportunity for those in the licensing to latch onto the next great brand.
On a recent episode of Licensing Mixtape podcast, License Global spoke to Sarah Buzby, vice president, consumer products, Ubisoft. Buzby shared what makes gaming such fertile ground for licensing and how companies can leverage a growing gaming fanbase to create compelling consumer products.
During her far-ranging discussion with Steven Ekstract, brand director, Global Licensing Group, Informa, Buzby highlighted Ubisoft's approach to video game licensing and shared how the industry quickly is realizing the vast potential of gaming partnerships.
"When you look at the consumer base for video games, it's everyone – whether it's mobile or online," says Buzby. "I mean it permeates every demographic: it's children, it's adults, it's older people, it's everyone. So, I think it's taken a while to get to the point where we realize, 'oh my gosh, you know, the world is our consumer and our fan.'"
Hear more from Buzby in the latest episode of the Licensing Mixtape and be sure to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play, SoundCloud or Spotify.
The Licensing Mixtape · Episode 3: The Essentials of Video Game Licensing with Ubisoft
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Talk Business UK is a well-connected community driven networking organisation owned and managed by Jonathan Smith. Talk Business UK has established a great reputation locally creating environments that puts businesspeople, community leaders, politicians and Charities in touch and in so doing facilitates the creation of new business ventures, opportunities for growth and supports social cohesion across the counties of Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.
Talk Business UK have created targeted forums supporting different business sectors such as property, not for profit and local business and now in collaboration with Visit Coventry and Coventry BID wish to create an awards forum celebrating the creativity, the extensive range of products and excellence associated with the food and drink sector in Coventry and Warwickshire. The drive behind this initiative is also to support the sector after recent difficult times associated with Covid19 and take advantage to promote this sector during the City of Culture 2021 program coming to Coventry and the region.
Talk Business wanted a website that could provide the structure around this exciting new venture promoting local suppliers of wonderful food, drink and hospitality. The website would be the information hub and facilitate sponsorship organisations, suppliers of products and those creating food and drink experiences to join, become involved and contribute to the venture.
LightMedia were awarded the contract to design and develop a new website for Coventry and Warwickshire. They needed a website that would attract sponsors (large and small) and suppliers. The Website needed to be exciting, interesting and engage with the whole community. Also, the new site needed to be able to work across all devices.
It was important that the new site scored highly in Google searches so needed to be able to accommodate new content and different formats, they needed a site that allowed them to easily update as new Foodie Categories were created so that contestants would in near real time see the awards available to enter.
After discussions with Talk Business and the Coventry and Warwickshire team and as part of our collaborative design process we created a number of design concepts allowing Foodie Awards to select a preferred design approach based on the concepts presented.
LightMedia then created a new website that provides: -
Interesting and engaging content with imagery that instantly grabs the visitor’s attention.
A Social Media Wall importing all Social Media Comments onto the site keeping it interesting and relevant.
An Events Module allowing Talk Business and Coventry and Warwickshire to advertise events throughout the region
A Blog Module allowing discussion about the events and again helping to keep the site high on Google Rankings
An integrated user-friendly Content Management System that allows Talk Business to add, remove, change and move pages, as well as content including text, images and video easily and quickly.
The completed output matches the brief and is straightforward and logical to use. The impressive imagery instantly grabs the visitor and creates real interest in the award categories. The events module effectively advertises progress and is being used to draw applicants into the various categories. This site was built quickly to coincide with the launch of the awards with no compromise on build quality. Feedback from the public has been very good and work on a Google Ads campaign is now being investigated.
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Pinchgut Opera’s 2019 set to be a stellar year
Erin Helyard gives us masterworks from Monteverdi and Vivaldi, as well as two recitals with an Australian premiere to whet the appetite.
by Justine Nguyen on August 6, 2018
It’s shaping up to be a bumper 2019 for Pinchgut Opera. As well as its usual mainstage offering of two operas – next year will see Monteverdi’s The Return of Ulyssesand Vivaldi’s Farnace– the company has added two recitals to its season next year. And following this year’s coup of snagging American soprano Vivica Genaux for the upcoming Hasse premiere Artaserse, one of the recitals will feature exciting Romanian male soprano Valer Sabadus.
Artistic Director Erin Helyard. Photo courtesy of Pinchgut Opera
“Pinchgut’s just grown and grown in the last 15 years,” Artistic Director Erin Helyard enthuses. “We started off with one show per year and then added the winter one as well. I guess always in the back of my mind I’ve been inspired by Bill Christie’s Les Arts Florissants. I’ve loved the emphasis on the voice that Les Arts Florissants have and that’s at the core of what we do as well. So I thought to expand beyond the operas it would be wonderful to present things that weren’t necessarily stage works, but still spoke to our strengths...
Pinchgut Opera announces ambitious 2021 season
The company celebrates 20 years with impressively bold offerings and major players.
Richard Tognetti and Erin Helyard win Best Classical Album
Oud virtuoso and composer Joseph Tawadros’ took out the award for Best World Music Album in the 2020 ARIA Awards.
Classical Music, Opera, Theatre
On Stage in December: Classical Music, Opera & Theatre
Find out what's on stage and streaming online in December from Limelight editors Jo Litson, Angus McPherson and Clive Paget.
Defying a pandemic, Pinchgut’s film brings Barbara Strozzi to life
Social distancing and disinfectant help tell a tale of love, madrigals and gender politics.
2020 ARIA Awards nominees announced
Recorder player Alicia Crossley and pianist Jayson Gillham are among the nominees for Best Classical Album, while keyboard virtuoso Erin Helyard’s name comes up twice.
Richard Tognetti and Erin Helyard take home 2020 AIR Award
The pair’s recording of violin sonatas by Beethoven and Mozart has won Best Independent Classical Album or EP at this year’s awards presented by the Australian Independent Record Labels Association.
Classical Music, Dance, Opera, Theatre
Sydney Eisteddfod launches international online competition
The Crowd Favourite Performances Competition is open to performers aged 10 to 35, with eight prizes to the value of $6,000.
Sound Waves: Time travelling with Die Schöne Müllerin
Following the success of his Winterreise recording with Erin Helyard, David Greco tells us about giving Schubert's younger, more optimistic song cycle the HIP treatment.
Classical Music, Dance, Theatre
Create NSW multi-year funding recipients announced
Four Winds, Sydney Philharmonia Choirs, Gondwana Choirs and Sydney Chamber Opera are among the 58 small to medium arts organisations who will receive funding for up to four years.
City of Sydney COVID-19 Relief Grants announced
The Australian Haydn Ensemble, Hayes Theatre Co, Pinchgut Opera and many more arts organisations will receive support from the City of Sydney.
Chamber, Classical Music, Instrumental, Opera, Orchestral, Vocal & Choral
2020 Classical AIR Awards nominations announced
Amy Dickson, Joseph Tawadros, Katie Noonan & the Australian String Quartet, Richard Tognetti & Erin Helyard, and WASO, Asher Fisch & Stuart Skelton are this year’s nominees.
Create NSW announces over $650,000 to support projects that respond to COVID-19
New initiatives from Ensemble Offspring, Pinchgut Opera and Strange Bedfellows are among the recipients.
Classical Music, Opera, Theatre, Vocal & Choral
Degraded and demoralised: the arts companies left behind
Small to medium companies who missed out in the Australia Council for the Arts’ latest Four Year Funding for Organisations round take stock in the midst of a crisis.
Chamber, Classical Music, Orchestral
Happy Birthday Bach!
JS Bach regularly tops polls as the greatest composer of all time. Today we celebrate his 335th birthday by asking some of our top Bach performers why he's so extraordinary.
Powerhouse pairing
Erin Helyard on getting HIP with Richard Tognetti.
Music For Our Country raises over $83,000 for bushfire relief
The moving concert at City Recital Hall, one of many organised around the country to raise funds for those affected by the fires, brought together 200 musicians from across Sydney’s classical music scene.
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Adam B. Edgecombe Joins Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP as Counsel in Florida Offices
January 17, 2020 | Press Releases
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA- Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP continuing its Florida expansion, is pleased to announce Adam B. Edgecombe has joined as counsel in its litigation practice group. He will be practicing in the Ponte Vedra Beach and Jacksonville offices.
Mr. Edgecombe's practice focuses on business litigation, with an emphasis on commercial litigation, construction litigation, landlord-tenant issues, and creditors' rights. He has broad experience in residential and commercial lease negotiations and disputes; construction issues, including successfully resolving pre-suit construction lien issues for both construction professionals and homeowners, lien enforcement, and contract disputes between contractors and subcontractors; representation of condominium and homeowners associations, including preservation and prosecution of lien rights and foreclosure defense.
"Adam has impressive depth and breadth of experience in litigation," said Christopher A. Walker, partner-in-charge, Florida. "He has a demonstrated ability to understand client needs and devise strategies that effectively represent their interests. We very much look forward to his contributions in the years ahead."
Adam has lived in Jacksonville for almost 40 years. He is a graduate of The Bolles School, where he currently serves on the Alumni Board of Directors. Mr. Edgecombe received his Bachelors and Masters of Science at the University of Florida and J.D. at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville. He is also active in several professional and trade organizations, including serving on various boards and committees for those organizations.
About Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman:
Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP is a full-service law firm with over 100 attorneys serving clients regionally, nationally and internationally. With offices in Buffalo, NY; Albany, NY; Burlington, Ontario; Chicago, IL; Jacksonville, FL; New York City, NY; Ponte Vedra Beach, FL; and Washington, D.C, the firm represents a wide range of clients, including individuals, publicly and privately-owned companies, private equity and venture capital firms, real estate developers, financial institutions, municipalities, and governmental entities.
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Artist Advisor
Media Nostalgia: Time Reflection
The Sun From Your Past, 2017
Where: Asia Culture Plaza Outdoor Media Wall (Media Façade), Gwangju, Korea
When: 2 November to 5 November 2017
Artists: Louise Bennett The Sun from Your Past, 2017, colour, no sound, 5 min
Erika Scott Hive Mind, 2017, colour, no sound, 5 min
Curator: Kim Machan
Media Art Asia Pacific (MAAP) presents Louise Bennett and Erika Scott in the 2017 KOSMA International Exhibition, Media Nostalgia: Time Reflection.
Still from ‘The Sun From Your Past’ 2017 by Louise Bennett
The exhibition is organised by The Korean Society of Media & Arts and will be shown at the Asia Culture Plaza Outdoor Media Wall (Media Façade), Gwangju, Korea, opening 2nd November and screening until the 5th November 2017. The Asia Culture Plaza Outdoor Media Wall commands an area measuring 75 metres in length and 16 metres high. The program will tour to Malaysia where it will be displayed in December 2017 in another monumental LED screen built into the Manara TM Building, Kuala Lumper.
Still from ‘Hive Mind’ 2017 by Erika Scott
Curator Kim Machan has selected two artists proposing their art works in a format that will closely consider the context of the video wall programming in both locations. Machan says ‘My aim is to treat the thirty-minute time allocation as a conceptual whole rather than a series of short films. Erika Scott’s work Hive Mind 2017 repeatedly alternates with Louise Bennett’s work The Sun from Your Past, 2017 in a thirty-minute screen intervention that challenges the programming format, the materiality of the screen, and artistic experience of the video wall. I see it as a site specific installation rather than a screening venue. Bennett and Scott approach video and the moving image in very sculptural ways which was a compelling reason to include them in this project. While these works are separate and dramatically different in the visual language they use, they combine to activate the architectural space that the screen inhabits. The works occupy two extreme positions – the banal and sublime.’
Bennett’s work ‘The Sun from Your Past’ 2017 repeatedly alternates with Erika Scott’s work ‘Hive Mind’ 2017 in a thirty-minute screen intervention that challenges the programming format, the materiality of the screen, and artistic experience of the video wall.
Hive Mind, 2017 by Erika Scott is edited from VHS home recordings made between 2000-2002 that capture advertising clips broadcast on Australian television. The brand names have been avoided in the editing process leaving a bizarre collection of generic advertising styles that bluntly contrast with today’s digital consumer aesthetics. The public LED billboards that comfortably accommodate the most up to date special effects and entertainment spectacle will instead lapse into a suburban aesthetic dating back seventeen years. Scott flattens the screen space by denying the illusion of depth through the editing pace and the particular quality achieved by the low-resolution recording that in turn unifies all of the edited advertisement fragments. The products and visions are banal; their value lost after the specific short broadcast campaign. Erika Scott’s work fractures time and our expectations by juxtaposing the vernacular television aesthetics that existed seventeen years ago with the most contemporary 21st century environment and technology.
The Sun from Your Past, 2017 by Louise Bennett uses footage she has filmed with a hand-held camera recording the sun in the sky. The orientation is ambiguous though the cloud formations, perhaps upside down, suggest this has been filmed from within an aeroplane in privileged proximity above the clouds and closer to the sun. The sun is filmed with tentative movements that imply the person behind the camera is in a process of thinking and experimenting with the view, zooming in to fill the screen with white light, pulling back to locate the sun framed by clouds. The camera struggles with the huge ball of light, recording the flare created by pointing the lens directly toward the sun while blue sky and white clouds define the ‘white hole’ from time to time. The artist will ‘put the sun back into the sky’ at night by emitting its image on the building’s screen. The image of the sun embedded into the building at night is a conceptual approach that transforms the screen into a sculptural object rather than a narrative platform. Through the title, Bennett reminds us that this is the sun you know from your past, the one and only sublime light.
Words by Kim Machan.
Still from 'The Sun From Your Past' 2017 by Louise Bennett
About Kim Machan
Kim Machan is an independent curator and founding director of MAAP-Media Art Asia Pacific and has developed curatorial projects in Australia and the Asia regions since 1998. Machan has pioneered collaborative cultural partnerships with arts organizations and governments throughout the Asia regions to produce and curate major exhibitions, festivals, public art programs and innovative art projects. She has collaborated and curated projects with OCAT Shanghai, China Millennium Monument Art Museum, National Art Museum of China, National Library of China, and China Academy of Fine Arts (Beijing), the China Academy of Art (Hangzhou), Hangzhou Public Library, Shanghai Library, Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangzhou, ArtSonje Seoul, Singapore Art Museum, and others. Machan is currently based in Shanghai and is participating in a curatorial residency with OCAT Shanghai, with the support of Asialink.
@2023 by Louise Bennett | Artist | Proudly created with Wix.com
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CONSEILLER / GÉRANT LO-CAL HOUSE
The frame is the building block of the structure. This is an inverted U made with so-called I-beams. The I-beam is a composite beam whose central element has a thickness of 10 mm. This one centimeter which constitutes the soul of the beam makes it possible to manage the thermal bridging efficiently.
From the perspective of the model, the I-beam makes it possible to tend towards the best price / thermal efficiency ratio.
The structure on concrete slab
The frames are arranged parallel and they constitute the actual structure. This procedure makes it possible to create, between each frame, an uninterrupted corridor intended to be occupied by the insulation material. In the longitudinal direction, the insulation is seperated only one centimeter from one frame to another. The ends of the structure are closed in an arrangement that allows the insulation to continue its course unimpeded. The angles of the structure are also released from the traditionally used connecting elements.
By not generating any thermal bridging, the structure provides an ideal basis for dealing with the new regulations to come.
The structure on screw piles or concrete blocks
If the structure is laid on screw piles or concrete blocks, the frames, then composed of two vertical and two horizontal pieces, are arranged according to the same procedure. On the floor, insulation is provided by the same insulation material as in the walls and ceiling.
State of Art Concept
This construction system allows to implement thermal bridging free wooden structure which ensures the maximum thermal insulation efficiency.
High Thermal Performance
The energy performance of this construction system is validated by an engineering office as passive house standard.
© 2017 Lo-cal House - Mentions légales
A propos du concept
Le système constructif Lo-Cal House permet de mettre en œuvre une structure en bois exempte de ponts thermiques, garantissant ainsi une efficacité maximale de l'isolation thermique.
Haute performance thermique
Les performances énergétiques du système constructif, validées par un bureau d'étude, sont au standard du passif.
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Hublot releases limited edition timepiece for the UEFA Champions League
03/12/2020 - News
As fans eagerly await Round 16 of the UEFA Champions League this Thursday (March 12) Hublot presents a limited edition timepiece in honour of the competition.
As the official licensed watch partner of the contest, Hublot has created the stunning blue ceramic Classic Fusion AeroFusion Chronograph UEFA Champions League watches.
But football fans will be lucky to get hold of one, as only 100 have been produced.
Sophisticated offering
The striking watch has a polish and satin-finished ceramic 45mm case and bezel and comes complete with matching blue rubber strap.
As quite a sophisticated offering from the Swiss luxury watch maker – compared to the dazzling range it unveiled for 2020 at LMVH’s exhibition on Dubai back in January – the crown, chronograph pushers and bezel screws all match the blue perfectly in polished titanium.
We love the 3D dial that’s furnished with applied hour markers and twin counters for the minutes and running seconds, appearing to float over the movement.
The UEFA watch, which boasts a 42-hour power reserve, features the Hublot HUB1155 automatic chronograph calibre. Finishing off the watch’s striking look is a blue ceramic case back with a sapphire crystal insert engraved with the UEFA Champions League logo.
Kicking off another special relationship
Hublot has also announced that it is now the official partner of the UEFA Women’s EURO 2021™ and all UEFA Women’s football competitions. The news means that Hublot is now a partner of all UEFA-men’s and women’s senior club and international football competitions.
Hublot was the Swiss watch brand to get involved in football. In 2006, it sponsored the Swiss national team, and then in 2008 began a long-standing partnership with UEFA by becoming the ‘Official Timekeeper’ for UEFA Euro 2008.
Since then, Hublot has timed every UEFA European Championships, and will return this summer for the eagerly anticipated UEFA Euro 2020 tournament, which for the first time takes place across Europe in 12 host cities – unless Coronavirus dictates otherwise!
Hublot has also been the ‘Official Timekeeper’ of the FIFA World Cup since 2010 and timed the tournaments in South Africa, Brazil and Russia. The watchmaker became the official licensed watch partner of the UEFA Champions League in 2015.
The first legs of the UEFA 16th Round are scheduled for 12 March, with the second legs on 19 March. Kick-offs are split between 18:55 CET and 21:00 CET, as organised by the UEFA administration.
If you’d like to peruse our selection of Hublot timepieces, visit our Essex boutique or check out our offerings online. Our team of specialists is happy to help you find your perfect luxury watch.
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'I regret not going to police.' MAFS' Hayley on what isn't shown about the toothbrush incident.
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Hours before Wednesday night’s episode of Married at First Sight aired, Hayley shared with Mamamia exactly what happened before, after and during the toothbrush incident.
You know… the one where David films himself using her toothbrush to clean poo from the toilet bowl. He scrubs it into the faeces, rinses the toothbrush in the bowl and returns the toothbrush for Hayley to use.
According to Hayley, there was a lot of context viewers weren’t shown.
Just to recap, for anyone who’s not fully across the ins and outs of Australia’s most bizarre dating show:
Hayley is (fake) married to David
Michael is (fake) married to Stacey
Michael kissed Hayley during a drunken night out
David, in an act of revenge, engaged in the vile act with the toothbrush.
But Hayley says after the cheating allegations emerged of her and Michael, the cast went on a two-week break. At the time of the cheating rumours, she and David were already sleeping in separate rooms.
“After that situation, we didn’t speak to each other for a week. I couldn’t actually say we were a couple, it was over but that doesn’t justify what happened by any means – that’s really important to say,” Hayley says.
“The dinner party was filmed two weeks after the cheating allegations came out. When they found out, they shut production for two weeks.”
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Last night, Hayley told cameras that Mishel warned her not to use her toothbrush but Hayle tells Mamamia that it was actually Natasha who first told her roughly four or five days after the incident had occurred.
“Natasha had sent me a text message saying not to use my toothbrush. She had the room next to me so I went over to her room and she goes ‘Hayley you can’t say anything, Mishel has told me and I wanted to tell you because it has something to do with your health and safety’,” she says.
“I absolutely lost my shit. I broke down, I was screaming.”
Hayley labelled David’s actions as “physical abuse” and says she wishes she had gone to the police during the filming of the show.
“I really should have. That’s one of my biggest regrets. I got told not to go to the police, that production would deal with it,” she tells Mamamia.
“When he went into there unsupervised, he wrecked my clothes, took some of the food on the bench and filmed the toothbrush incident.
“It is almost physically abusive. I’ve spoken to the police about this, it’s classified as a form of physical abuse. It can endanger your person and you can get Hepatitis A.
“It was such a high-pressure situation where everyone was feeling very stressed [however], someone going down the path of being physically abusive to someone else is just deplorable.”
A post shared by David (@dave_the_cowboy88) on Feb 19, 2020 at 12:15am PST
Hayley also shared what really went on behind-the-scenes of last night’s dinner party. While Vanessa saw Hayley and Michael together, she says Michael was originally going to deny the accusations.
“Michael wanted to gaslight Vanessa and say she was crazy,” says Hayley. “Vanessa was the only girl I could trust in the experiment but for a split second I was going along with Michael but [I couldn’t] do this to a girl who’s had my back.”
“Vanessa called up Stacey and we came together and said that we were going to pull Michael up on his bullsh*t because he had been denying it,” she adds.
“Our plan was to go into the dinner party and Vanessa was going to say: ‘You know what Michael? Hayley told me the truth’. Instead of that happening, Stacey stood up and [accused me of] lying.”
During the dinner party, as the rumoured kiss was revealed to the rest of the couples, we saw Hayley receive most of the blame.
“In the real world, if this had happened, Michael would be getting a 50 per cent amount of the blame,” Hayley says.
“The thing you’ve got to understand is that at this point, I was kind of on the outer. I had always spoken the truth and sometimes the truth doesn’t resonate with other people, you know what I mean?”
But things did change once she left the experiment. “All the cast members who didn’t have my back, who were listening to the ‘popular girl’ in the experiment, they ended up messaging me and going: ‘I’m so sorry I didn’t have your back, I should have’,” she says.
A post shared by Hayley (@hayleyvernon_) on Feb 25, 2020 at 12:50am PST
Hayley also confirmed with Mamamia the rumours of Stacey’s affair with Mikey – something viewers will see unfold during the reunion.
“It turns out during the break, Stacey actually sleeps with Mikey Pembroke and Mikey calls me during the break and goes, ‘I feel so bad for you that you’ve been vilified and I’m actually flying back from Italy,'” she adds.
“Production actually paid for him to fly back from Italy to attend the reunion so he could confront Stacey.”
Since going on the reality TV show, Hayley says her mental health has suffered. She calls her time on MAFS the ‘hardest thing she’s ever done’ and says that while she was in the best health prior to going on the show, things have since changed.
“I suppose being in an environment like that, which is so toxic, has led to an array of issues,” she tells Mamamia. “I get social anxiety now. I’ve had weight gain, I’ve got eating issues.”
“I suppose sometimes I struggle in public environments because people think they know you, but the thing they’ve got to understand is that at a Commitment Ceremony, the filming of it can go for like six hours and you’re only seeing a 45-minute take. There’s a lot you don’t see as the audience, a lot,” she adds.
However, there is a silver lining to her time in the experiment.
“I said that if I didn’t have a husband, I wanted to be kind of a role model in the drug and alcohol space for people who are trying to better their lives.
“Although there has been a lot of negativity around me, there’s also been a lot of positivity. My inbox is pretty much full on the daily of people, mums, brothers, sons. People whose kids are going through drug addiction that want to thank me. They now think they can do better for themselves.”
A post shared by Hayley (@hayleyvernon_) on Apr 12, 2019 at 10:14pm PDT
Hayley says she’s still on good terms with the majority of her castmates – with a few notable exceptions. She’s even had “nearly every cast member” stay at her Melbourne home at some point. But she hasn’t spoken to David since the reunion.
Speaking on news.com.au’s podcast Not Here to Make Friends, David has admitted his actions were “really childish”.
“About three days after the cheating scandal happens, I’ve heard nothing from Hayley and I’m in a really dark place… I still had her room key, and that’s when I did something really childish,” the Melbourne-based truck driver told the podcast.
Having listened to the 41-minute episode, Hayley says he’s still not taking “accountability for what actually happened”.
“Although he’s saying the act was very childish, I feel as though he’s not bringing himself into play. It’s really a half-arsed way of saying sorry,” she tells Mamamia.
As for how she wants the public to remember her, she hopes they can appreciate her honesty.
“I was 100 per cent who I am as a person and sometimes you stick out like a thorn between roses when you don’t care about your ego,” she says.
“I much prefer to march to the beat of my own drum than to fit in with a posse.
“I was very truthful with what I’ve done throughout this experiment. I don’t like [Michael] but I’m not going to go out of my way to sit there and throw daggers at someone. It’s just a waste of energy. I’m too busy to do that.”
Mamamia has approached Channel Nine for comment. At the time of publishing, they were yet to respond.
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Ugh, don't play it off as something 'childish', you dick. It's not a whoopie cushion.
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AEW Double Or Nothing Review | What Worked & Areas To Improve
Tyler Treese Monday, May 27, 2019
The following editorial was written by Tyler Treese and does not reflect the opinions of WrestleZone as a whole. We encourage you all to discuss Tyler’s thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post and follow him on Twitter @tylertreese.
All Elite Wrestling put on a great debut pay-per-view this Saturday with Double or Nothing. The Las Vegas event was a blast for those in attendance and at home, as it delivered some memorable matches. However, it wasn’t a perfect event. This isn’t a surprise as there are bound to be some growing pains with a new company.
Let’s take a look at what worked and what could use some tweaking from the show in my AEW Double or Nothing review.
AEW Double Or Nothing Review | What Worked
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The biggest takeaway from Double or Nothing was that the matches that needed to succeed did just that. The final three matches, starting with Cody vs. Dustin Rhodes, all delivered on their promise. Cody and Dustin gave us an emotional match that stole the show, The Lucha Bros and Young Bucks put on a technical masterpiece, and Chris Jericho vs. Kenny Omega felt like a true main event and setup two awesome feuds going forward even if it didn’t reach the same highs as their New Japan Pro-Wrestling bout.
Another big win was in how they handled nearly all of their surprises besides the debut of the Super Smash Bros (the tag team that the crowd chanted “Who are you?” at). Awesome Kong got a raucous reaction from the crowd and it was great to see a true icon in American women’s wrestling have such a great spot in a pivotal show. Meanwhile, Jon Moxley stole the show and blew the roof off the building after he came out and attacked Chris Jericho, Kenny Omega, and the referee. These surprises made the show way more memorable than it was on paper.
Finally, the show was a great use of international talent. While very few bought the card to see Oriental Wrestling Entertainment’s team with CIMA or the six Joshi wrestlers, they all looked great in their performances. I can’t wait to see more Japanese women’s wrestling in the future, and that single match made me much more interested in AEW’s women’s division.
AEW Double Or Nothing Review | Areas To Improve
First off, the battle royal flat out sucked. It’s actually more fun now in retrospect than it was in the moment due to a few entertaining sequences, but the rules made little sense and it was a terrible way to kick off AEW’s first show. It was filled with a bunch of comedy characters that didn’t act like they were competing for a title shot. Comedy has a place in wrestling, but this was a terrible way to introduce the brand to people, and couldn’t have been more tonally different from the final three bouts.
The biggest thing that people take for granted is how great WWE’s production normally is (other than constant camera cuts and zooming). It’s rare that the WWE cameramen miss out on pivotal scenes, but All Elite Wrestling had some bad camera angles and production issues throughout the night (such as bad audio mixing). This will get ironed out over time, and I hope Alex Marvez gets better with practice. On the bright side, it still looked like a professionally done show and Jim Ross & Excalibur had an unexpected amount of chemistry.
Finally, the American women’s match was a big disappointment. It was my first time seeing Kylie Rae and Nyla Rose, but I’m not really sure I want to see more of them after this. It was by far the weakest match on the pay-per-view and after seeing how talented the Joshi performers were, I’m having a hard time getting excited for many of the women they are painting as the faces of their division. Hopefully it will improve with time, and they still have some great talent like Allie yet to debut, but this felt like a huge step down from seeing Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair each week on television.
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Culture & Religion
Traditional Games of Qatar
Qataris of the past never forgot leisure and recreation, they had games to play as adults and children.
Although the games were mostly humble, they played an important role in stimulating, entertaining and preserving the social relations among people. They also reflected the daily life of the Qataris at that time. This heritage was handed down from generation to generation just as any other custom. Experts say that there were some 100 different games in ancient Qatar played by children and adults.
All areas in the country had their own popular games and although some of them underwent changes both in terms of governing rules and ways of playing, most of them preserved the same characteristics.
Reviving the past with Dama
Dama, a traditional board game of the region, was played at Katara as part of the 2012 National Sport Day activities. Faraj Al Mohammad, along with a group of Qatari men, gathered to play the game that was once an integral part of Qatari lifestyle.
They invited onlookers to learn something about the game which looks similar to the English games Draughts and American Checkers but had completely different rules.
Not too long ago Qatari fishermen would gather on the shores to play the game, which some experts say originated in ancient Egypt. Today, with the flood of technology and luxury items, a large majority of people have forgotten to play the game.
‘The people who went to sea used to carry the game in their pockets and played it whenever they could. Now we have the luxury of tables and boards. Before it was just a piece of cloth’, Al Mohammad said.
The ancient game is generally played across the Middle East. It is very popular in Turkey and the Philippines. The origin of Dama, however, is disputed, says Al Mohammad.
A few men gather at Souq Waqif to play every once in a while, but there is a need to revive more interest in the game. However, there are people like Abu Mehmood who play Dama on the Internet and keep the spirit of the game alive.
The games children play
Many Qatari youngsters, like their counterparts worldwide, love hi-tech toys and all the latest attractions. But at some level most still enjoy the traditional games – the sort their parents and grandparents played as children.
Ask any adult about games they remember and they would most likely list things such as hide-and-seek, marbles, jumping rope, hitting a target with stones, throwing hoops or horse-shoes, or games involving bowling hoops or wheels. Sometimes they reflect the way children use simple or discarded objects to create a game, in other cases they reflect what is going on in the world around them, as was with the English game ‘Ring a Ring o’ Roses’ which was a song originally associated with deaths cause by the great plague.
While there are a few games that are specific to one country or another, it is surprising how many are shared around the world.
Give a child a length of rope and he/she will inevitably end up playing a series of skipping and jumping games. Give him/her a hoop or a wheel and a different set of games will emerge. Hide and Seek – in its many variations – is simple and universally popular.
Whereas children used to have to find things to amuse themselves, creating games out of nothing, modern children have – at least in developed countries – become used to being entertained by the television, video and computer games, boxed games, and technologically advanced toys. Few go outside to play traditional games, and Qatari children are no exception. Some old children’s games are still played and enjoyed, especially in smaller towns and villages where children spend more time outdoors. In order to record the games before they disappear completely, a few years ago a project to document them was mounted by Qatar’s Youth and Sports General Authority in conjunction with the Arab Gulf States Folklore Centre, which also made a pictorial record. Here are a few they identified:
‘Taq Taqieh’ is a game played by both boys and girls, and is very similar in format to the 20th century English game ‘Lost Letter’, which has hundreds of variations around the world. The children sit on the ground in a circle, facing inwards, while one member of the group walks or runs around the outside, singing ‘taq taqieh’. He or she will then drop an object (originally a taqieh, the crocheted or embroidered cap worn by the boys on its own or under the ghutra or head-dress). The one who has dropped the object races away, the one behind whom it was dropped has to jump up, pick it up and chase after them, trying to get round the circle and sit down in the vacated space. Whoever is left standing takes the object and the game starts over again.
‘Al Haloosh’ and ‘Al Ailah’ are number games which involve the movement of small stones or sometimes seeds; they can be played on a flat surface, but more commonly the objects are moved into small depressions or ‘cups’ gouged into the ground. Among the rock carvings found in Qatar are small lines or rosettes of depressions thought to have been used for some of these games.
Kids playing Dahouri
Dahouri’ is a game in which children push a wheel along in front of them but unlike bowling a hoop, the wheel is attached to a wire or rod. The children use a small old wheel from a discarded bicycle or pram and attach it to a stick at the hub. They then push the wheel in front of them as they run.
While the English-speaking world plays ‘leapfrog’, Qatari children play ‘Al Natt’or ‘Al Natt Ingleise’! The game is identical. One child bends down low as an ‘obstacle’; the others have to run and leap over him, placing their hands on his back or shoulders as they do so. The game increases in the degree of difficulty as the child playing the ‘obstacle’ gradually straightens up, forcing the others to leap higher and higher.
Since so many children used to play along the shore or among the sand dunes, they developed a game of ‘burying’ each other in the sand, called ‘Bobsante’, ‘alive or dead’? First, they scoop out a depression in the sand for one child to lie in, then they start to cover him with sand; if he says ‘dead’ they stop and his turn is over; if he says ‘alive’ they pile on more sand. The winner is the one who is covered by most sand. It’s a game played in many different countries, but of all the traditional games its the one most likely to disappear because of safety concerns and one which most people now think should have adult supervision.
Author: Sarah Mascarenhas
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Controversy PR: how brands cash in on the offence economy
It shouldn’t surprise us that brands have attempted to make money from outrage.
The opposite of virtue is not Vice. It’s the Daily Mail. This week, Centre Parcs announced that it would be joining an increasing number of brands – Lego, Paperchase, the Southbank Centre – who have chosen to stop advertising in the newspaper. The catalyst this time was an article by Richard Littlejohn, in which he approached the subject of same-sex parenting with his typical pose of bemused middle Englander – all the more sharply defined from the vantage point of his Florida villa.
The piece – which tore into dads-to-be Tom Daley and his partner Dustin Lance Black – was criticised in some quarters as ‘homophobic’. Cue the PR of moral outrage. Rather than buying an advert in the Mail, Centre Parcs got acres of free coverage elsewhere – while reaffirming its commitment to modern ‘family values’ – thanks to its decision. Will this encourage Guardianistas to forgo their usual Tuscan getaways for a jumbo lodge in Sherwood Forest? Probably not. I am even told by contacts inside the Mail (they’re human, too, you know) that they often see a modest upsurge in sales after a high-profile row.
It shouldn’t surprise us that brands have attempted to cash in on the offence economy. Recently, Poundland received a slapdown from the Advertising Standards Authority over its ‘Elves behaving badly’ social campaign. They justified their graphics – which featured Santa’s little helpers playing strip poker and tea-bagging Barbie – as boundary pushing. In their minds, they were being controversial. What some marketers have realised is that with polarising products and campaigns, they can use the backlash – real or sincere – to hijack the media and get attention. Despite the complaints and expressions of regret, the discount retailer racked up its most successful trading since 1990.
For anyone who works in the business of promotion – a vocation now given the respectably anodyne title of ‘Public Relations’– the tactical manipulation of controversy is the lifeblood of publicity. Where the advertiser can exhaust budgets fuelling a glossy campaign, the publicist navigates using the elements, tapping into the news agenda and knowing the buttons to press. There is an art to the creation of genuine controversy, one that doesn’t so much instil division as rummage around in the already existing fault lines and hypocrisies of our culture.
One may wonder if we have reached a moment of peak controversy. Are we now desensitised to its effect? I would put it differently: rather than being overwhelmed by genuine provocation, we are too eager to see outrage in every minor offence. Thanks to social media, people with no formal training in public relations can broadcast their complaints, no matter how trivial, to an audience to rival that of most nationals. A few critical tweets directed at a trailer to an upcoming Peter Rabbit film, which features an animated child with a blackberry allergy being pelted with them by a gang of bunnies, escalated into a viral campaign and led to a grovelling apology by the studio. But think of it this way. If it hadn’t been for the berry outrage, who would have heard of the Beatrix Potter reboot? It may not have been the PR campaign the studio had in mind but it has certainly lodged the film in parents’ minds as the Easter holidays loom.
Like satire, the making of a controversy can expose hypocrisies on either side of an argument. The quintessential story is when PR supremo Harry Reichenbach was hired by an art dealer who had acquired 2,000 copies of a print by middling impressionist Paul Chabas. ‘September Morn’, which features a naked woman demurely bathing in a lake, had won a number of respectable awards when it was exhibited in France in 1912. For Reichenbach, there was nothing more deadening than institutional respectability. He organised a complex sting which involved placing it in the window of the dealer’s New York gallery and contacting a prominent local anti-vice campaigner Anthony Comstock to visit the site. Reichenbach also hired a flock of children at $.50 apiece to act out a pantomime of frenzied sexual excess. When Comstock arrived, the kids played out their part to perfection and he demanded the gallery owner remove the offending item. The owner refused and the disagreement went to court and became a nationwide sensation. Needless to say, the gallery had to order more prints.
Comstock and his anti-vice brigade were arguably easy targets, their campaign a frequent source of parody in the early years of Hollywood. But for the publicist, subtlety is rarely helpful. Reichenbach knew that to get the message out he needed loud and colourful aggregators. Today we would call them ‘influencers’, although many who claim this title are little more than preachers to a YouTube silo. For a controversy to maintain interest, you need to ensure your influencers feed the beast. This requires a forensic understanding of what drives the crowd – the funny and the urgent, the shocking and the illuminating. Offence, on the other hand, is self-immolating. Momentum is found in ratcheting up the abuse and the vulgarity.
Mark Borkowski is a British PR agent and author
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Agora 06/06/2018 - 13:35 Contributor: Nick Malkoutzis
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To paraphrase the philosophical question about the falling tree in the forest: If a country experiences strong economic growth and nobody writes about it, did it actually happen?
On Monday, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) published its provisional GDP data for the first quarter. Coming amid repeated downward revisions of annual growth forecasts for 2018 and in the wake of weaker-than-expected growth last year (1.4 percent), many in Greece were bracing for inauspicious figures to be announced at the beginning of the week.
In fact, ELSTAT indicated that the economy grew by 0.8 percent quarter on quarter and 2.3 percent year on year. This was the highest growth on an annual basis that Greece has seen since Q1 in 2008. This year’s Q1 also marked the fifth consecutive quarter of growth, which is the longest upward streak since 2005/6. The year-on-year growth in Q1 was also in line with the eurozone average of 2.5 percent, making it the first time in a while that Greece was not a negative outlier.
Of course, as is the case with other positive macro data (e.g. manufacturing PMI, hiring figures and economic sentiment), there is a difference between what the numbers show and what people feel. Naturally, following an economic depression that has lasted around a decade, a consistent and robust recovery over several years is needed before it feels that a corner has been turned.
It is also true that while the GDP statistics displayed an increase in exports, investment and consumption data remained weak - a reminder that the recent upturn is still at an early and vulnerable stage.
Nevertheless, in the journey along the winding, precipitous road towards better days a significant and hopeful step for Greece was taken in the first quarter of the year. Whether you believe it is a decisive step or nothing of the sort, it is newsworthy, especially amid much that remains depressing about the country’s situation, including the heavy tax burden, frightening unpaid debts and the dire state of its politics. Yet on Tuesday morning just three of Greece’s seven main political newspapers referenced the development on their front pages. In two cases (Kathimerini and Ethnos), there was a brief item referring to the inside pages, while one newspaper (Eleftheros Typos) bore a medium-sized title directing readers to the story.
There’s a straightforward explanation for the absence of the upturn in GDP from the most prominent news items. Part of the local media, for ideological, political or other reasons, is intent on focussing only on negative news and sweeping under the carpet anything that could be interpreted as a boost for the SYRIZA-Independent Greeks (ANEL) coalition.
This is nothing unusual: A section of the Greek press also ignored any positive developments in 2014 - the last time the economy had started to show signs of recovery - because it was aligned to SYRIZA or had decided that the New Democracy-led coalition was on the way out and nothing more could be gained from showing it any further allegiance.
Then and now, some Greek newspapers served up a constant diet of doom as part of a propaganda battle masquerading as journalism in the belief that this will sway voters, who are presumed to be too doltish to grasp the daily problems they face and make an informed judgement based on what they see and hear around them.
But this element alone makes for an incomplete explanation. Political allegiances undoubtedly influenced the way the GDP data was covered, or not covered in most cases, but there is more to the story. Out of three newspapers in the group of seven that are supportive of the government, only one (Ethnos) referenced the GDP data on its front page. The other two (Avgi and Efimerida ton Syntakton) had no mention of the encouraging growth figures.
One of the possible explanations for this oversight is that the left-leaning media has displayed an aversion to tangible data during the Greek crisis, unless it has added to the drama in its interpretation of developments. It has been much more comfortable highlighting the destructive impact of austerity and recession than any other macroeconomic trends. As a result, the upticks in various indicators since last year have often been dealt with in a perfunctory manner unless a government line was being reproduced directly.
There is, though, another element that affects the coverage of what could be considered positive news, which is Greece’s negative state of mind. Unsurprisingly, the economic and social devastation over the last decade has meant that pessimism has seeped into every Greek pore. Even though the country is just a few months away from exiting its third programme with some form of debt relief, the majority of Greeks do not see a light at the end of the tunnel. A Public Issue poll last month suggested that 55 percent of Greeks expect their financial situation to worsen in the coming 12 months, while only 9 percent believe it will improve.
In this environment, anyone focusing on something hopeful is likely to be considered a government lackey, out of touch with people’s suffering or just plain insensitive. This is why those with jobs or whose businesses are doing well tend to keep a low profile, whispering about their achievements out of respect for those who are still having a hard time. The media is not immune to this sentiment.
One wonders, though, what kind of damage all this is doing to the national psyche. A subservient media that only follows narratives which please its political masters and a broader reluctance in society to highlight any success, albeit in an environment that is still extremely testing, do not make for a healthy public discourse.
There are many challenges for Greece on its road to recovery, which is full of pitfalls. One of the less obvious ones involves the media finding a role that lies far from the extremes of cheerleader or hatchet man and for Greeks to be able to analyse their condition in complete honesty. This type of growth will be as important to the country as the economic variety.
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Biodesix, Inc. announced initiation of the next phase of their biomarker development program with Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and Pfizer Inc. The companies have completed initial discovery and development of a new proteomic test that identifies likely responders to the anti-PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor (BAVENCIO®) (avelumab). Development efforts will now focus on transferring the test into Biodesix's CLIA lab in Boulder, CO for clinical phase test validation. The new test was developed through retrospective analysis of the circulating proteome of cancer patients treated with the investigational drug candidate, utilizing the proprietary Biodesix Diagnostic Cortex™ artificial intelligence (AI) platform. Click here to read the full press release.
The NAMCP Medical Directors Institute recently held the first meeting of its Executive Leadership Council (ELC) at the recent Fall Managed Care Forum. The NAMCP Medical Directors Institute decided in late 2018 to create the Value Based Care Council (VBCC) with a mission to empower medical directors with information and resources to assist them in making value based decisions that support achieving the Triple AIM of improved outcomes and the patient experience while reducing overall costs. Click here to view an overview of the genesis, formation, and work of NAMCP's Value Based Care Council. Please click here to view the press release.
LivaNova PLC (NASDAQ:LIVN), a market-leading medical technology and innovation company, today announced the first patient enrolled in "A Prospective, Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Blinded Trial Demonstrating the Safety and Effectiveness of VNS Therapy® System as Adjunctive Therapy Versus a No Stimulation Control in Subjects With Treatment-Resistant Depression" (RECOVER). The study will evaluate Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy (VNS Therapy) for Treatment-Resistant Depression (TRD) in accordance with the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) National Coverage Determination as part of its Coverage with Evidence Development Program. The first patient was enrolled by Dr. Azfar Malik in St. Louis. Click here to read the full press release.
Biodesix, Inc. this week highlighted findings from multiple studies demonstrating the significance and clinical utility of its VeriStrat® blood-based proteomic test as a predictive biomarker for patient survival outcomes and as a diagnostic tool to improve the clinical management of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This information is vital to implementing optimal treatment strategies for patients and supports disease state monitoring. To date, VeriStrat testing has helped more than 50,000 patients in determining the best treatment for their lung cancer. Click here to see the full press release.
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Pretty Lights Announces California Shows with Four Dates Across the Golden State this November
According to a press release sent out this morning, Pretty Lights is coming to California this November, announcing a four-night run that spans the coast from Santa Barbara, through San Jose and San Diego, and to Los Angeles. Taking a conceptual approach to the summer, Derek Vincent Smith is curating a festival series of his own,… Keep Reading
Kanye West opens ‘Pablo’ pop-up store in San Francisco
Kanye West fans in San Francisco have been waiting in line since last night to get a taste of “The Life of Pablo”, one of 21 pop-up stores worldwide that are open for just three days. West tweeted a map Wednesday night indicating the thirteen stores that will be in major cities in the U.S. West is… Keep Reading
Drake Leads The 2016 BET Hip-Hop Award Nominations
The 2016 BET Hip-Hop Awards are approaching and the Republic roster is dominating the nomination list with Drake leading in almost every category. Checkout the nominee list below. The 2016 BET Hip-Hop Awards will be taped on Sept. 17 at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and premiere on Oct. 4 (8 p.m. ET/PT). A host… Keep Reading
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San Francisco Locals Metallica to Release New Album in November
Looks like there’s a new Metallica album out. According to Metallica.com the San Francisco-based band has concluded “Hardwired…To Self-Destruct,” the long awaited next Metallica studio album that is the follow-up to “Death Magnetic!” will come out November 18th of this year. The album is comprised of two discs, with nearly 80 minutes of music. Above… Keep Reading
The supergroup featuring members of Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy, and Cypress Hill—have shared the second song from their debut EP The Party’s Over. It’s called “No Sleep Til Cleveland,” based on the Beastie Boys’ classic “No Sleep Till Brooklyn.” Listen below: Keep Reading
Third Man Books To Release Total Chaos: The Story Of The Stooges / As Told By Iggy Pop
Third Man Books has announced the release of “TOTAL CHAOS: The Story of The Stooges / As Told by Iggy Pop.” The book is the first time the story of this seminal band has been told entirely in Pop’s own words. Author Jeff Gold and contributor Johan Kugelberg, noted music historians and collectors, spent two… Keep Reading
Drake Brings Out Eminem at Detroit Gig
Drake‘s Summer Sixteen tour rolled into the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit Tuesday night, where the Motor City’s own Eminem joined the rapper onstage. According to a report by Billboard magazine, during a performance of their 2009 joint hit “Forever,” Eminem jumped onto the stage squashing a feud that had been going on for some time… Keep Reading
The 13th annual FYF Fest kicks off in less than two weeks
For San Francisco residents looking to escape for a weekend, the 13th annual FYF Fest kicks off in less than two weeks on Saturday, August 27th at Exposition Park in Los Angeles. The lineup of food vendors that will be serving up delectable sustenance all weekend long. Premiering via Thrillist, See below for the curated… Keep Reading
Erick Morillo Announces North American Tour
House music pioneer and Subliminal Records label boss Erick Morillo announces his North American tour, kicking off this month. He’s coming to San Francisco on September 2, so be sure to check him out. Spanning nationwide across both coasts, the producer will travel to over thirteen cities, performing at intimate venues across Denver, San Francisco,… Keep Reading
Blossoms Announce Live Dates For North America
2016 is Blossoms’ year, and with a forthcoming North American headlining tour this fall, their domination is certain to roll over into 2017 and beyond. The band is making an appearance in San Francisco on October 14 so be sure to check them out while they’re still playing the small club scene. Catapulted into the… Keep Reading
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Virtual auditions are underway for the upcoming Season 16 of America’s Got Talent. During the weeks of January 25th and February … More
The Smashing Pumpkins Release Double Album
The Smashing Pumpkins have released their highly-anticipated eleventh studio album, CYR. The album consists of 20 tracks on two albums, was produced … More
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Amitabh Bachchan all set to be Alexa’s first Indian celebrity voice
You will soon be able to hear from Amitabh Bachchan each time you issue a command to Alexa. Amazon has just announced a partnership with the ace Bollywood actor, making him the first Indian celebrity to grace the platform. It has also been confirmed though, that his voice will be a paid offering, just like how the voice of Samuel Jackson is offered in the US. It will be introduced in the form of an Alexa skill that will allow the Bachchan voice to offer jokes, weather, advice, poetry, motivational quotes, and more.
2021 is when this skill will go live in India, however, Amazon says that users of Alexa devices will soon be able to get a taste of the experience by saying “Alexa, say hello to Mr. Amitabh Bachchan.” Amazon India’s Alexa experiences leader Puneesh Kumar said, “Mr. Bachchan’s voice is truly memorable for any Indian who has grown-up with Bollywood. This combination delivers a perfect pitch to further delight and simplify the lives of our customers. We are excited to see how our customers will respond when they use Alexa and hear his voice.”
In an official statement, Amitabh Bachchan said, “Technology has always given me an opportunity to adapt to a new form. Be it in movies, TV shows, podcasts, and now, I am excited to create this voice experience in partnership with Amazon and Alexa. With voice technology, we are building something to engage more effectively with my audience and well-wishers.”
Amazon’s Alexa assistant can be accessed through Echo speakers and a number of third-party phones, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, watches, and TVs. Moreover, you can also download the Alexa app on your device to get a taste of the digital assistant.
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MAS Awards SRFB Privileges to Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore
MAS announced that it will award Significantly Rooted Foreign Bank (SRFB) privileges to Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited, allowing it to operate additional places of business. With effect from August 03, 2020, Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited will be able to operate up to 50 places of business. In addition, MAS announced that it will enhance the SRFB framework to grant, in the future, an SRFB that substantially exceeds the criteria for significant rootedness in Singapore additional privileges, including the ability to establish a separate subsidiary to develop alternative business models.
Under the SRFB framework, which was announced in 2012, qualifying full banks that are significantly rooted in Singapore and from jurisdictions that have a Free Trade Agreement with Singapore are allowed to establish up to 50 places of business, of which up to 35 may be branches. MAS assesses the "significant rootedness" on the basis of a range of quantitative and qualitative attributes. Standard Chartered Bank (Singapore) Limited is the first qualifying full bank to qualify for SRFB privileges under the EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement commitments.
Under the enhanced SRFB Framework, MAS will consider granting an additional full bank license to an SRFB that substantially exceeds the SRFB baseline criteria. This will provide the SRFB with the same flexibility as Singapore-incorporated banking groups to establish subsidiaries, including with joint-venture partners, to operate new or alternative business models such as a digital-only bank. The enhanced SRFB Framework will strengthen the ability of SRFBs to complement local banks as anchors to the financial system in Singapore. To determine if an SRFB substantially exceeds the baseline criteria, MAS will consider a range of additional attributes of rootedness in Singapore. These include full subsidiarization of banking business operations in Singapore; significant proportion of global key appointment holders and business heads based in Singapore; and firm commitment to the financial stability and development of Singapore in the long term. SRFB privileges, including the award of the additional full bank license, will continue to be offered only under Singapore’s Free Trade Agreements that contain SRFB commitments.
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APRA to Recommence Prudential Policy Program and License Issuance
Coronavirus, Basel III, Regulatory Capital
APRA announced its intent to recommence public consultations on select policy reforms and to begin a phased resumption of the issuance of new licenses for banking, insurance, and superannuation entities. These initiatives were suspended in March and April due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. One key policy reform that will be recommenced in 2020 through the process of public consultation involves the capital reforms for banks, incorporating APRA’s unquestionably strong framework, Basel III, and measures to improve transparency, comparability, and flexibility. Additional reforms that are to be recommenced are the insurance capital reforms to incorporate changes in the accounting framework (AASB 17), the cross-industry prudential standard for remuneration, the prudential standard for insurance in superannuation, and the updated guidance on the sole purpose test.
Aligned with its policy agenda, APRA will also restart consultation on a limited number of its data collections, including the recommencement of its superannuation data Transformation project. The policy program for 2021 will be reviewed in light of the current environment and with a view to continuing to support the financial sector as it responds to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of the high degree of ongoing uncertainty, policy initiatives will be responsive to the industry capacity and government priorities.
The recommencement of the assessing and issuing of new banking, insurance, and superannuation licenses will occur in two phases, with phase one starting in September 2020 and phase two in March 2021. New licenses issued during phase one will be issued to applicants that are branches or subsidiaries of foreign entities with significant financial resources and a strong operational track record in a similar business. APRA will also accept new license applications from any entity from September 2020. From March 2021, APRA envisages new licenses may be issued to any entity that meets the relevant prudential requirements. APRA is also reviewing the pathways to an authorized deposit-taking institution license, including the restricted authorized deposit-taking institution licensing framework that was launched in 2018, to incorporate experiences to date, while continuing to support competition in the sector.
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Keywords: Asia Pacific, Australia, Banking, Insurance, Pensions, Superannuation, COVID-19, Remuneration, AASB 17, Insurance Contracts, IFRS 17, Regulatory Capital, Basel, Bank Licenses, APRA
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Heroes of 2020: The Women of Pop
Let’s hear it for the girls!
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In 2020, women ruled the pop charts.
There were the big hitters: Taylor Swift, Kesha, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande. The overseas queens: Little Mix, Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue. And even those new to the scene, eager to bend genre, like Bree Runway and Rina Sawayama. Artists like Megan thee Stallion and Chloe x Halle debuted this year and proved that pop music isn’t defined by Nordic producers and decided storylines. The women of the music industry broke musical boundaries and records, giving us a reason to dance when the world tried to say no. They persevered, and we’re all the better for it. Here’s just five that moved me.
Manic, Halsey
This is Halsey’s most honest work to date. Each track is a piece of candy that rolls into the next. And each is a trip. This music is a world to get lost in from the moment it begins. Halsey has long said she doesn’t make “pop music.” She’s partially correct in that. Manic isn’t the pop music we’ve heard before. Rather, it is an extension of what pop music can be; powerful hits with a little extra drama, poetry, and flair.
2000AND4EVA, Bree Runway
I’ve been a longtime fan of Runway. In 2020, the UK-based pop star released her first full album. As the title suggests, it’s a return to the collision of hip hop and pop that drove the low-rise-jeans-bedazzled-tops early aughts culture. The Missy Elliott feature? Hot damn. Bree is proof that pop music is what you make it, and some just make it better than others. 2000AND4EVA dares to be a bit extra, over-the-top, and downright badass. Bree’s turned tacky into timeless.
folklore, Taylor Swift
This is probably the most expected album of all end of year lists, and rightfully so. Taylor’s surprise release gave 2020’s lost summer the soundtrack it needed, filling it with longing, lust, and loss. Swift’s sound switch was a welcome change in a changing world. folklore didn’t help us escape with clever hooks and silly feuds, it asked us to face a world of adult emotions and changing relationships. Your therapist could never.
High Road, Kesha
Kesha holds a special place in my heart. I’ve even written about her a few times. So, I could be biased. But this year, ten years after she changed the industry with “Tik Tok,” Kesha dropped a collection of tracks that feel so honest yet fun, it is like 2010 all over again. It’s a funky and fun return to the pure and unadulterated sounds that made the 2010s pulse.
Future Nostalgia, Dua Lipa
Another one among all the end of the year lists, Dua’s release was one of the hardest to weather through the pandemic. (Each track sounds handmade for the dance floor.) Dua did what she set out to do, craft her own little genre of pop that strikes a balance between the disco of old and the pop of new.
The staff of Mother Jones is highlighting the year’s heroes and monsters. Find them all here.
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Chris Harris Drives The Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake: Video
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With Mercedes-Benz choosing not to offer its striking CLS Shooting Brake in the U.S., the next best way for American readers to enjoy the car is by watching this video review courtesy of Brit journo Chris Harris. He recently tested the potent AMG version, which like most of the Affalterbach tuner’s latest models comes with a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V-8.
Though most of its internals are shared with the CLS63 AMG sedan, the CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake is unique from the windshield back. In particular, the car has a longer wheelbase, providing extra legroom for backseat passengers and additional storage space--up to 54.7 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.
With this combination of potent V-8 performance and wagon practicality, it’s hard not to love the CLS63 AMG Shooting Brake. And it’s clear Harris feels the same way.
It’s important to note that his car was fitted with an available rear axle differential lock, which helps you make the most of the car’s 525 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque, especially when flinging it around some tight corners.
Enjoy the video, and look forward to live photos of the new Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake range following its debut at next week’s 2012 Paris Auto Show.
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Italy mulls new WHO guidelines on virus patient isolation
by: NICOLE WINFIELD, Associated Press
A supporter of Atalanta soccer team wears a face mask in the team’s colors, prior to the Serie A soccer match between Atalanta and Sassuolo at the Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, Sunday, June 21, 2020. Atalanta is playing its first match in Bergamo since easing of lockdown measures, in the area that has been the epicenter of the hardest-hit province of Italy’s hardest-hit region, Lombardy, the site of hundreds of COVID-19 deaths. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
ROME (AP) — Italy’s Health Ministry is asking government advisers to evaluate new World Health Organization recommendations saying that people with COVID-19 can come out of isolation before they test negative for the coronavirus.
The WHO last week said patients who spent 10 consecutive days in isolation with symptoms can be released if they are then symptom-free for at least three days. People who don’t develop COVID-19 symptoms can stop isolating 10 days after they first test positive, according to WHO’s revised guidelines.
Previously, WHO recommended ending the isolation of infected people only after they twice tested negative on samples taken 24 hours apart. The change is significant given that many countries are grappling with how to deal with thousands of people who are technically infected with the virus but may not still pose a transmission risk to others.
The U.N. health agency said it updated its recommendations because recovered COVID-19 patients were still testing positive for the virus weeks later. Despite their results, “these patients are not likely to be infectious and therefore are unlikely to be able to transmit the virus to another person,” WHO said.
Italy, the onetime epicenter of the pandemic in Europe, followed the WHO’s previous testing advice, with some people self-isolating even though they felt fine because they kept testing positive for the coronavirus.
One woman made headlines in Italy because she tested positive six times, over the course of 57 days, even though she said felt fine. But technically speaking, she was required to remain in isolation.
Health Minister Roberto Speranza asked the Italian government’s scientific and technical advisory committee Sunday for guidance on the new WHO recommendations, noting they represented a “significant” change to Italy’s management of COVID-19 patients.
Speranza said in a statement that the updated advice also could alter how the government counts who has officially recovered from the virus and recommended “maximum precaution.”
Anecdotally, doctors have said many of Italy’s new confirmed cases are due to people getting tested for the virus after they did blood tests looking for COVID-19 antibodies.
In Italy, those who have developed antibodies are automatically tested specifically for the coronavirus, with some positive results being registered in people who may have been sick much earlier or never felt ill.
Italy on Sunday reported 224 new coronavirus cases and 24 deaths in the past day, bringing the country’s official death toll in the pandemic to 34,634.
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WINTERVAL
Launch Campaign, Ireland
The Challenge: Winterval, Ireland's biggest Christmas Festival approached us for a rebrand. They wanted a fresh and playful look and feel that moved away from the stereotypical christmas branding and advertising.
What is the brand purpose?
Ireland's Christmas Capital
The Solution: Our rebrand was inspired by Christmas gifts and wrapping paper. Waterford specific Iconic buildings were used as part of the composition. The illustration style of the brand was intentionally made to look handmade and playful to reflect on the quirkiness and artisanal quality of the festival itself.
MR.SUB
Pre-launch & Launch Campaign, India
The Challenge: Popular Canadian QSR chain wanted to launch in India.
What is the brand character?
The brand wanted to put itself out as irresistible.
Lose yourself in the taste of our sandwiches.
The Solution: Our inspiration is “Joey doesn’t share his sandwich”. The campaign revolves around the common theme where Mr. Sub’s Sandwiches are too good to share. The tagline, “Back off, it’s mine!” conveys that once you have a Mr.Sub, the glutton in you will rear its head. Sharing the Sub will be the last thing on your mind.
FUEL KIOSKS
Branding, U.A.E
The Challenge: The brand wanted to portray it's ethos of flux in the logo as well as the kiosks.
Fuel is the momentum that causes change. Fuel is the flux of energy that makes the world go round.
Fuel causes a revolution, a revolution that starts with you and ends with we.
The Solution: The logo represents Newton's 3rd law of motion - One needs to consume energy to create momentum in the world. The kiosks at metro stations, malls and office buildings provide quick bites to energise people on the go. Fuel not only provides
a place to refuel but a space to share and network to spark social revolutions.
AL MAYA
Branding & Launch, U.A.E
The Challenge: Create a mascot that young home-makers identify with.
Maya is a character personifying the Maya’s brand, which offers a range of quality affordable products.
To attract working expatriate couples in the age bracket of 23 - 45.
The Solution: Maya’s character has been designed to be adapted to different cultures
and nationalities. She is sometimes accompanied by her children on Mother’s Day, by her husband on Valentine’s Day. She also features in festival promotions like Christmas, etc. The advertisement style is simple and fun with the concept that "Everything under the sun" is available.
ALDAR
Awareness Campaign, U.A.E
The Challenge: Al Ain School, a part of Aldar Academies approached us for an awareness campaign to popularize the school and inform people of the curriculum.
Bringing learning to life.
The Solution: A series of ads were created, each focusing on a certain subject taught in school, for example - History, Geography and others. Outdoor and Indoor installations were also done as part of the 360 degree campaign.
ht mini
Launch Campaign, India
The Challenge: Hindustan Times wanted to launch it's tabloid version called 'HT Mini'
Approachable & Enjoyable.
What, when, how - know it all.
The Solution: Daily travel is a part of the overall day’s objective. The hectic schedules can be tiring, however, Mini helps downsizing their world by providing them with concise information about everything that is happening around them, so people are always up to date and also get rewarded with exclusive benefits from offers and deals to make not just their travel but the entire day’s experience wholesome.
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Feeding Our Families campaign aims to alleviate food bank demands during coronavirus pandemic
Inside the vast warehouse at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. The Community FoodBank is one of nine in the tri-state area highlighted by NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47's Feeding Our Families initiative.
By Andrew Koob | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
As the need continues to rise for local food banks during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s yet another way to donate and contribute in the Tri-State area.
NBC 4 New York and Telemundo 47 are teaming up with nine food banks in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut for the Feeding Our Families campaign that aims to create financial support for those non-profit organizations.
In conjunction with Stop & Shop, the campaign will support nine food banks, including the Community FoodBank of New Jersey and Fulfill Food Bank, by helping people locate and make donations to those non-profit organizations from Monday through Sunday, May 24, as the demand for food grows amid the stay-at-home orders.
Donations can be made through either of the Feeding Our Familes or Alimentando a Nuestras Familias links.
“This is a critical time for our food banks. They need our help right now,” Eric Lerner, president and General Manager of WNBC, said in a statement. “Securing these important resources will help Tri-State food banks meet growing demand – and deliver even more nutritious food to the families who need it most. Our viewers have always been generous to those in need. Through Feeding our Families, I am certain that they will be there again."
Along with the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, the campaign will also aim to benefit fellow Feeding America members City Harvest, Connecticut Food Bank, Feeding Westchester, Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, Food Bank for New York City, Fulfill, Island Harvest Food Bank and Long Island Cares.
This will be the third year that the campaign has operated but will be the first time it has extended to a week-long drive. A total of 360 tons of food were collected on single-day events in 2017 and 2018 via donations from ‘Feeding Our Families.’ All financial donations will be used to purchase pre-packaged and sorted items that can be easily distributed to food banks.
“The impact on the Tri-State’s Spanish-speaking communities has been unprecedented and for so many, it has become harder than ever to put food on the table,” Cristina Schwarz, Telemundo 47 President and General Manager, said. "Funds donated through Alimentando a Nuestras Familias will stay in the community, helping many families make it through these very difficult times. It really makes a big difference.”
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‘My ministry is feeding people.' Hard times and redemption at a struggling soup kitchen.
Milton Rivera hands out lunches at Elijah's Promise in New Brunswick (Andrew Mills I NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)
By Peter Genovese | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
This is part of a series — A State on Edge — on how life has changed for New Jerseyans during the coronavirus outbreak.
"I’m homeless,'' says the man with the piercing black eyes, neatly trimmed goatee and Raceway Park hoodie sitting on a ledge outside Elijah’s Promise soup kitchen in New Brunswick.
"I've been living in abandoned houses. This one I'm in, no one knows I'm there. I'm quiet. I just sleep. You make noise, the neighbors will complain, get the cops on you.''
Jesus Otero finishes off his burger, today's lunch (along with green beans and garlic parmesan potatoes) at Elijah's Promise, which opened in 1989 and serves 35,000 meals a year.
Nearby is Otero’s trusty rusty Rockridge bike. On the ground are several unexpected bonuses — two pies, one peach, one cherry. The first seven people in line for lunch today each received a pie. Otero is saving the cherry for himself, the peach for the woman whose house he is doing handyman work in.
"Marty, where’s your mask?'' he amiably shouts at a man, walking away with lunch in a white foam tray. "You’re supposed to have a damn mask.'' He turns to a reporter, kneeling on the sidewalk. "That’s my friend, known him for 20 years, but still.''
Curtis McNair, manager and chef at Elijah's Promise, brings out lunch to the soup kitchen's "clients'' (Andrew Mills I NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)
Inside, Curtis McNair, he of the bright red shoes and sturdy build, checks out those burgers and garlic parmesan potatoes at a buffet line. The soup kitchen chef/manager will feed 328 people today, twice the normal amount.
"What's happening is that not only are we getting our regular clients but many new ones who are newly unemployed,'' says Milton Rivera, a social worker for Elljah's Promise.
Food banks, pantries and soup kitchens across the state are dealing with unprecedented demand. The Community FoodBank of New Jersey in Hillside, the state’s largest food bank, distributed 4.8 million meals in March — 800,000 more than March of 2019. April will turn out to be the biggest month for meals in the food bank’s history, according to officials there.
Elijah’s Promise, meanwhile, normally offers lunch and dinner, but is now doing just lunch. Instead of sitting down in the dining room, "clients'' walk up to a side door and pick up their foam trays of food, most maintaining the required social distancing outside.
There are stories of hard times and redemption here.
McNair, the chef, is a New Brunswick High School graduate. He worked at Sunshine Biscuits in Sayreville for seven years, making Cheez-Its. What happened next:
"I got involved in the drug trade,'' he says matter-of-factly.
In the early 90s, he served a four-month jail term. Enrolled in an intensive probation program, he "went back to selling drugs.'' Sentenced to a three-year jail term, he ended up doing 13 months in prison. Was arrested again, and sentenced to five years, serving three. In 2010, after being released from prison, he attended a meeting at Elijah’s Promise, and eventually enrolled in its culinary school.
"Tried it, never looked back,'' the chef says. "For the past ten years I’ve been a law-abiding person. Life’s been better, peaceful.'' He mentions his brother, a minister.
"My ministry is feeding people,'' McNair says. "Before it was like giving poison to (his drug-buying customers). Now my ministry is to feed them. We’re trying to break the cycle of poverty with food.''
He also provides 65 meals a day to residents in the homeless shelter around the corner, and a halfway house. The soup kitchen also provides "dignity bags'' containing toothpaste, toothbrush, soap and wipes to those who need them.
A recent lunch at Elijah's Promise: burgers, broccoli, mashed potatoes (Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)
Elijah’s Promise is more than just about feeding the homeless and indigent.
Its Promise Culinary School has graduated nearly 1,000 students over the years. Its Promise Garden, operated with the First Methodist Church of New Brunswick, offers 50 garden spaces for city residents. Its Heart team, which Rivera manages, provides housing assistance, medical services and counseling to the chronically homeless "on the streets, under bridges, living along the Raritan River, or in other yet undiscovered locations,'' according to the web site.
That’s where many of those who gather outside Elijah’s Promise at lunchtime every day live; the lucky ones have a regular bed at one of the local shelters. Others, like Otero, live secretly in abandoned homes.
By noon, 150 meals have been served at the soup kitchen. A second wave of guests will soon materialize on the sidewalk. Food is donated by individuals and companies, or picked up at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey.
Bone Thugs N Harmony’s "1st of tha Month'' plays in the background. The soup kitchen, usually packed at this time, is eerily empty. Rivera stands on the other side of a table where the lunches are stacked.
Inside Elijah's Promise soup kitchen in New Brunswick (Andrew Mills I NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)
"It’s all about the team here, it’s not about Milton and chef,'' he says. "You get hit by a bus tomorrow, someone else will step up.''
Outside, Jesus Otero gathers up his bags. He is trying to kick a heroin habit, taking doses of suboxone, used to treat those addicted to opiods. He unfolds a piece of paper showing the drug’s side effects: Lightheadedness. Nausea/vomiting. Mood swings. Trouble concentrating. His thrice-weekly counseling visits to a nearby clinic are now done once weekly over the phone due to the coronavirus outbreak. He talks about his brother, Angel, who once cooked at Elijah’s Promise and who died of cancer five years ago.
Otero has been homeless three years. He does occasional handyman jobs.
"Anything that needs to be done,'' he explains. "Ceramic tiles and floors, toilets, sinks.'' He also does auto repairs — "brakes, CV joints, alternators, starters.''
Bags with water and snacks to be distributed the homeless at Elijah's Promise (Peter Genovese I NJ Advance Media for NJ.com)
He has "full-blown emphysema'' and that heroin habit to beat.
He gathers his bags, ties them to his trusty rusty bike and gets ready to pedal away. He'll be back at Elijah's Promise tomorrow and the next day and the next day after that.
"Been coming here for 20 years,'' he says.
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Happy Birthday Regional District of Mount Waddington
(Black Press Media files)
‘Fundamentally bizarre’: Edmonton woman who drove SUV into mother won’t go to prison
Judge concluded that woman had a hallucination
Nov. 3, 2020 1:45 p.m.
A woman who rammed an SUV into the side of an Edmonton fast-food restaurant and critically injured her mother won’t serve any time in prison.
Donna Elder, 62, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and dangerous driving causing bodily harm. She was accused of trying to kill her then 85-year-old mother, Katherine Triplett, outside a Kentucky Fried Chicken outlet in July 2018.
Triplett died nearly nine months later, but the charges were not upgraded.
Court of Queen’s Bench Justice Brian Burrows found Elder, a former teacher and nun, not guilty of attempted murder and not criminally responsible because of a mental disorder on the two other charges.
“My reason for so concluding is that Ms. Elder’s conduct was so fundamentally bizarre,” Burrows said Tuesday in his judgment.
“Even if she and her mother had argued, which the evidence does not establish, for Ms. Elder to drive her car into her mother, through the wall and window of the KFC building which she had just exited and which she knew had several other people in it, and to thereby endanger several lives including her own … is an exceedingly disproportionate reaction.”
An agreed statement of facts submitted to the court says Elder and her mother went to the KFC to order takeout food. Triplett then waited outside for her daughter to get the vehicle.
It says Elder got into her Toyota RAV4 and drove it straight toward Triplett and struck her, knocking her through the window and into the restaurant. Elder then put the vehicle into reverse and drove a second time into the restaurant, pinning Triplett against the broken furniture, says the statement.
Bystanders were quoted in the statement as hearing Triplett say, “I don’t know why my daughter Donna would try to kill me.”
Triplett was taken to hospital, where the statement says she later had to have her left leg amputated below the knee and saw her poor respiratory health deteriorate.
Elder testified in court that she had heard a friendly male voice and other female voices when she got into her vehicle. She said the male voice told her “the pepper-haired woman was going to hurt my mother.”
She said she drove into the store to stop the pepper-haired woman, but did not remember driving into it twice.
“In cross-examination she testified that she was not trying to kill the pepper-haired woman with her car in order to protect her mother,” said the judgment. “She testified that she was certainly not trying to hurt her mother.
“She testified that she did not know how driving her car into the side of the KFC would protect her mother.”
Burrows noted that several different mental health experts testified at the trial, but they disagreed on whether Elder appreciated her actions at the time of the event and her overall diagnosis.
He ultimately accepted one expert report, which concluded Elder likely suffered a hallucination, as well as Elder’s testimony during the trial.
“Her conduct here is so far off reasonable conduct for anyone, and so very far off conduct for Ms. Elder herself, that in my view, it is likely that at the relevant moment her mind failed her — she did not process the nature and quality of her actions or their wrongfulness,” concluded Burrows.
His decision will now go to the Alberta Review Board, which is an independent tribunal established under the Criminal Code of Canada to make and review dispositions in such cases.
Colette Derworiz, The Canadian Press
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'They don’t come much stronger than Ryan Walsh' - trainer Graham Everett
Published: 5:00 PM December 1, 2020
Ryan Walsh - iron-will - Credit: Mark Hewlett
Norwich trainer Graham Everett says he is confident Ryan Walsh will win the mental battle against Jazza Dickens.
“Both parties have had to reset - rest, recover and then reset,” said Everett.
“I know what position we were in for the original fight in September – Ryan was in such a brilliant place.
“We had a little rest and then got back on it again. He has had world class sparring - his brother Liam, Maxi Hughes last week, Liam Goddard - really good rounds and he is in a very good place again.
“We have got to be right and we have got to be ready – and we are ready. It is difficult for everyone and it is the man who has got the strongest mind – and they don’t come much stronger than Ryan Walsh.
“I will be honest, I was proud of Ryan for the way he took the disappointment of the situation in September when the fight was called off because Jazza got Covid. He turned that situation around and said ‘it is not to be - we go again’.
“You can’t fault him. Ryan’s mindset is very, very strong. He didn’t get where he is today by not having a strong mindset. He is a good thinker, and he takes a lot of positivity out of things.
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“At the end of the day, we are ready – again.”
The only audience will be those watching on TV as fights go ahead behind closed doors, but Everett praised the British Boxing Board of Control for their strict rules during lockdown.
"I think it is absolutely brilliant what the BBBoC have done, you can’t fault them,” he said. “It is why we have been allowed to carry on because of the restrictions and guidelines we go through. It is very, very difficult, but they have made it as safe as can be and you have to credit them.”
This will be the first time Everett has been in a fight corner since March 14, when Iain Martell won the Southern Area cruiserweight title at York Hall.
“I’ve been in the gym every day since and we keep working every day and keep doing what we do,” he said. “But it has been a hard one and I have nothing but respect for my boxers who turn up and work. Respect to a group of honest pros and I thank them – and I thank them for keeping me sane as well.”
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H.Res. 20:
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
Published: Mon, Jan 27th 2014 @ 10:27 am EST
Sponsored by: Rep. Lynn Woolsey [D-CA6, 1993-2013] in the 111th congress
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The Bengal Famine
Brian Chatterton and Madhusree Mukerjee, reply by Joseph Lelyveld
February 24, 2011 issue
Did Churchill Let Them Starve? from the December 23, 2010 issue
Unlike Madhusree Mukerjee [whose book Churchill’s Secret War: The British Empire and the Ravaging of India During World War II was reviewed by Joseph Lelyveld, NYR, December 23, 2010], I was in Bengal in 1943. I cannot however claim any firsthand memory as I was only two in 1943 so my knowledge is also secondhand through family recollections. Nor was our privileged existence in any way affected by the famine. My family stories support Amartya Sen’s analysis rather than that of Mukerjee.
I have no desire to justify Churchill’s actions or rather omissions as his record on Indian independence and imperialism was appalling and he thoroughly deserves all the criticism leveled at him on this matter. Other factors did play an important part in the famine. Hoarding by Indian merchants in Calcutta following the Japanese conquest of Burma was the starting point. Like all famines the supply of food is not as important as the ability to pay. This famine was no exception as prices skyrocketed and the poor in rural areas suffered.
I was interested that Cherwell argued for the confiscation of hoarded stocks because my family memories say that this actually happened and that Wavell did send the army into the grain godowns. I do not know when this happened or on what scale but I recall that my mother told me it did have an effect on prices and availability of grain.
Of course the British were totally unprepared for the war in the east. Their British and Indian troops had always been stationed in the north and northwest. The influx of large numbers of troops into Bengal and Assam created huge logistical problems.
Your reviewer lightly dismisses the Japanese bombing raids on Calcutta but they seemed serious enough to us as my father was the manager of an engineering company (surprisingly owned by another branch of the Mukerjee family) that was partly destroyed during one of these raids.
Another family legend is that the Indian merchants who were responsible for hoarding the grain were mainly Mawaris (held in some contempt by the Bengali industrial elite such as the Mukerjee family) and they used their profits to buy British companies cheaply during the flight of capital at independence hence making another fortune.
I was interested in the quote from the report provided by the governor of Bengal, who was not actually British but Australian. Casey later went on to become Australian foreign minister and had something of a humanitarian reputation, which would not have survived if Wikileaks had been around at the time to release his report.
Wavell’s description of Churchill’s attitude toward India as “negligent, hostile and contemptuous” was reciprocated by the Indian population but they had no way of expressing these views. The British troops in India got their revenge as the “Forgotten Army” and made a major contribution to Churchill’s rout at the first postwar election.
Brian Chatterton
Montegabbione, Italy
In his review of my book, Churchill’s Secret War [NYR, December 23, 2010], Joseph Lelyveld notes that I do not discuss Amartya Sen’s assertion that Bengal contained enough grain to ward off famine. I avoided this aspect of Sen’s work because his conclusion of sufficiency in Bengal has been seriously challenged. Historian Mark Tauger has shown that Sen based his crop estimates on projections, and that crop diseases spread by wet weather appear to have drastically reduced the actual harvest. The notes in my book contain a number of different estimates of the crop shortage, all of which are substantial. Furthermore, in his paper Sen misquoted the government’s estimate of the rice shortfall as a mere 140,000 tons (instead of the 1.4 million tons stated in the document he cites)—which led him to mistakenly claim that the authorities could not have predicted famine.
Sen’s insight that loss of entitlement provides a deeper explanation for famine remains true and profound, however. My work shows that the concept can be extended to include the far larger entitlement of British citizens than of colonial subjects to food—as illustrated by several of Churchill’s decisions. For instance, in January 1943 he acted on Cherwell’s advice to remove 60 percent of the merchant ships from the Indian Ocean, so that these vessels could instead be used to shore up the United Kingdom’s supplies of food and raw materials. By this move, he made it impossible for Australian wheat to be carried to India and triggered the famine in Bengal.
Madhusree Mukerjee
Joseph Lelyveld replies:
Amartya Sen has sent the following comment on the above letter:
Madhusree Mukerjee seems satisfied with little information. Mark Tauger’s data come from exactly two “rice research stations” from two districts in undivided Bengal, which had twenty-seven districts. Since weather variations have regionally diverse effects, it would require more than this to “seriously challenge” the analysis I made, using data from all districts, which indicated that food availability in 1943 (the famine year) was significantly higher than in 1941 (when there was no famine). Ignoring the range of data I used in my study, she misdescribes my estimates as being based only “on projections.”
On the other point mentioned by Mukerjee, she makes a story out of a typo in my quotation from a statement of the secretary of state for India, omitting to mention that the typo has not the slightest bearing on my assessment of the food situation. Moreover, even a “shortage” of 1.4 million tons is a small proportion of the total crop of “60/70 million tons” (as the secretary of state mentioned).
The confounding issue, of course, is the idea of “shortage” itself, as Lelyveld has noted. There was indeed a substantial shortfall compared with demand, hugely enhanced in a war economy, as I have described in detail, but that is quite different from a shortfall of supply compared with supply in previous years. Mukerjee seems to miss this crucial distinction, and in her single-minded, if understandable, attempt to nail down Churchill, she ends up absolving British imperial policy of confusion and callousness, which had disastrous consequences.
Mark B. Tauger
The Truth About the Bengal Famine
Did Churchill Let Them Starve?
Jonathan D. Spence
China: Mulberries and Famine
April 1, 1982 issue
How Great Was Churchill?
August 19, 2010 issue
A Very Chilly Victory
Noel Annan
How Wrong Was Churchill?
Peter Wiles
Stalin’s Two Famines
A.J.P. Taylor
June 3, 1965 issue
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Steve Ballmer has some advice for Facebook and Google on their legal woes
By Muhammad Jarir Kanji Neowin @mjkanji · Jun 23, 2018 15:16 EDT · Hot! with 20 comments
While the younger tech enthusiasts among us may not remember, Microsoft's spat with the government over alleged antitrust violations was quite the news story at the turn of the century. Steve Ballmer - who is perhaps best known for his boisterous personality - was also the man leading Microsoft during this sombre time, and he has a few words of advice for other tech giants.
The former CEO cautioned Facebook and Google against the dangers of challenging regulatory authorities, and advised them to refrain from following in Microsoft's footsteps. In the 2001 case, Microsoft founder Bill Gates' testimony was widely considered to be 'evasive and nonresponsive', and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has received similar criticism about his appearances in front of Congress.
Ballmer expressed his regret at opting for a more combative stance against the government and said,
"And knowing what I know now, I would have resolved the issues.
I think we should have figured out how to settle matters out earlier than we did. I do not think it was helpful for our company, the path we took. I think the tech industry right now […] could well repeat that experience.
I think fully accepting that things are not the way they need to be, and going to work on those issues in a way that people believe you are serious about, as opposed to the tech industry generally appearing arrogant, I understand that.”
While Facebook is perhaps the company drawing the most scrutiny in political circles following the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the proliferation of fake news on its platform, the tech world as a whole is increasingly drawing the ire of regulatory bodies around the world. Google has long been the subject of various antitrust allegations, while Amazon has also come under scrutiny in recent days over the wages it pays to its workers. Tech giants are also facing internal and external criticism regarding their relationship with governmental agencies, and the role they may play in enabling unpopular policies.
Ballmer cautioned against politicising the regulation of the tech industry too much by handing over the reins to Congress, but did suggest that various regulatory bodies should be able to come in and set some ground rules about how the tech world needs to operate.
Source: Yahoo Finance via Business Insider
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Newham schools receive awards for religious education
Published: 5:13 PM August 7, 2014 Updated: 9:55 AM December 1, 2020
The Reception class at Hallsville Primary built a role-play church in its classroom - Credit: Archant
Schools in Newham have received awards for their work to improve their Religious Education classes.
Silk painting by children at St Luke's Primary - Credit: Archant
Three schools - Hallsville Primary and St Luke’s Primary in Canning Town and Curwen Primary in Plaistow - applied for a Religious Education Quality Mark (REQM), which recognises efforts to give children the best possible experience when learning about religion.
Curwen and St Luke’s received a gold mark, while Hallsville was awarded a silver mark.
Reception pupils at Hallsville Primary built a role-play church in their classroom for children to play in after visiting St John’s Church in Stratford.
Other work at the schools included paintings and displays.
Jenny Parson from St Luke’s said: “We were delighted to be awarded the REQM Gold award. It was wonderful to have all the school’s hard work and progress recognised.
“The process itself was really helpful as it allowed us to pinpoint the areas that we needed to focus on. We were able to promote the use of higher order thinking skills and more challenging RE across the school as a result.”
The REQM is awarded by the Religious Education Council, a national body of groups which focus on religious teaching, and include the British Humanist Association.
Julie Pointer, Hallsville Primary, said: “Although it was hard work to gather and collate evidence of all the outstanding RE going on in our school, it was a very rewarding and worthwhile experience which enabled me as a Co-ordinator to reflect on what we do already and what we need to do in the future to make RE at Hallsville even better.”
Claire Clinton, a Religious Education advisor on Newham’s SACRE board, said: “For a school to gain a bronze is an exceptional performance, so I feel incredibly proud of these three schools who have worked consistently hard at improving children’s experience of RE at their schools over many years.”
For more information visit reqm.org.
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The bullpen has earned run average of 4 and they have given up 268 base hits on the year.It was just a throwaway line, and had a million things going on.Despite concerns about the inexperience of the squad, having left eight senior players behind, the average age of the starting line-up was 24 – although that was pushed up slightly by 34-year-old Carragher.Quick feet his best asset.
He has 29 strikeouts over the 32 innings he’s pitched.They average 35 boards per contest and 17 assists per game, which ranks them 204th and 14th those offensive categories.Big left arrow icon Big right arrow icon Close icon Three dots icon Down arrow icon Email icon Exit Fullscreen icon External link icon Facebook logo Instagram logo Snapchat logo YouTube logo Grid icon Key icon Left arrow icon Link icon Location icon Mail icon Menu icon Open icon Phone icon Play icon Radio icon Rewind icon Right arrow icon Search icon Select icon Selected icon TV icon Twitter logo Up arrow icon User icon Audio icon Tickets iconAdd to calendar icon.
”I thought the second period was our best period of the year,” said Knights coach Gerard Gallant.He won’t get -caliber money, but Bowe should do very well, even if he scares some scouts to death.Evans was named first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press three times and Nicks earned the honor once .Their team WHIP is 1 while their FIP as a staff is 4.By the end of out lap as I built up the speed to cross the line, I noticed I was catching the car front.
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3: Diggs says he’ll enter 2015 draft The take: Diggs told the Baltimore that he forgo his senior and enter the 2015 draft.The Panthers have overall record of their last 10 .It is easy to watch from home and say you could do it, but until you have been out there, stepped out of your comfort zone and gone a few hundred miles further than that, you really have no idea what it is like.It’s very simple: it just didn’t work out, he wrote.Detroit’s rushing attack finished last the NFL last , and quarterback Matthew Stafford was sacked 47 times, second most the NFL .
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He has 252 strikeouts over his 191 innings pitched and he’s given up 129 hits.Manning specifically spoke at length with Carr, Oakland’s veteran quarterback who is learning his third system four years.
He has totaled 59 hits far while scoring 41 runs and he’s driven 24.I can’t wait to how he responds.Juventus and the player signed a contract of employment until 30 June 2022.San comes into this matchup with a 29 home record and a 52 overall mark.
The Browns were penalized on offense 95 times for 736 yards last , which had them 27th the NFL penalties.It was one of Happ’s better efforts of the and the 3 rd time that he had held his opponents scoreless.averages 18 points per game while playing 31 minutes per contest this year for the .They average 38 rebounds per game and 13 assists per game which ranks them 92nd and 192nd those offensive categories.
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He faces charges of carrying a concealed weapon, misdemeanor possession of marijuana and possession of cocaine, Johnston County officials said .Missing time the summer could push the when back further the fall.The over under has been set at 5.The business owner now prove it: here’s the color, it was indeed delivered as described.
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It is not a burden to me anymore.The Shockers are 282nd turnovers per game with 12.Matched his postseason career-best postseason scoring effort with 41 points on 4 vs.Head-to-head, the Heat are 7 ATS the last 9 meetings and 8 ATS the last 11 meetings Oklahoma City.
The opening line for this game has the Predators at +145 and the Sharks at -165.Sims was the team leader receiving with a total of 72 yards and 3 receptions.View Photo CHAPEL HILL, NC – DECEMBER 20: Pegram #50 and Fletcher Magee #3 of the Wofford Terriers celebrate with teammates following their win against the North Tar Heels at Smith Center on December 20 Chapel Hill, North .They’re calling it the bi-cycle, and case you’re wondering, no pair of teammates MLB history has ever done this the same game.
Paxton Lynch appears to be a first round bust and Chad has not shown much either.Opponents average 43 rebounds a game which ranks 15th and they give up 21 assists per contest, which puts them 7th place the league.The Islanders started possessions the offensive zone 51% of the time while their defensive zone percentage was at 48% for the .He has 49 strikeouts over his 45 innings pitched and he’s given up 51 hits.Scored a -high 44 points to go with 10 rebounds and seven assists on 12 a win over Phoenix.
The Braves, who have won three straight, remained one-half game behind first-place Philadelphia the NL East.They gained 2 rushing first downs, 12 passing, and 1 by way of penalty for a total of 15 first downs on the game.As a unit they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they attempt 3 pointers on 29% of their shot attempts.We’re this for the haul together we might as well make it the best we can.1, as their separation date, TMZ reported.
As for this version, equipped with the Performance Pack…Just make sure your body does not catch up with your mind anytime .Valuable Green Bay Packers Betting Trends The Green Bay Packers are against the over under The Green Bay Packers are against the spread Important Panthers Betting Trends The Panthers are against the over under The Panthers are against the spread Key Green Bay Packers Injuries 12 17 QB Rodgers Collarbone is ?The Vikings are 2 Week 1 the last two years and have a solid rotation of quarterbacks.
Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 113th the nation.Analysis: Kucherov assisted on Hedman’s goal for his 60th point, coming his 43rd game.I had tonsils out when I was 5, but that’s it.
And he loves to cook, that order.Paxton Lynch appears to be a first round bust and has not shown much either.He pulls down 2 rebounds per game and dishes out 1 assists per game as well.
With earned run average of 3, Taijuan has a 6 record and a 1 WHIP.He went 11 for 19, resulting a 58% completion percentage.scored 13 points Tuesday, going 5 of 10 from the field, as the Cavaliers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 120.But that wouldn’t make trading for him a no-brainer.Payton received a technical foul the third quarter for his wrangling with Odom, after which Odom winked toward his bench as if he had the situation under control.
The over under was set at 9.11 15 CB Leg ?Nate Sudfeld was all over the place, but he did enough good things that overall I like what I saw.I think that what he sees is that Spence is probably not as experienced or knowledgable the boxing game as he is but he has to understand that he’s the smaller and way smaller than Spence, Mosley said.
I’m just taking it out on the league, said , who averaged a career-best 17 points last .Reserves Scot Pollard and Mateen Cleaves also are hurt, leaving the Kings without enough healthy players to scrimmage practice.He allows 8 hits per 9 innings and he has a FIP of 4.
They have given up 110 home runs this year and they give up 1 home runs per nine innings as a staff.I know everybody always loves the backup quarterback and Sudfeld did do some good things against , but come on now.No Obligation.That is more than what can be said about the Broncos, as after Case Keenum Keenum there is a Ke Keen Keenum Keenum there is a Ke Keenum Keenum there is a Keenum Keenum there is a major drop-off talent.
The Marlins hold a .366 team slugging percentage and on-base percentage of .311, which is good for 23rd baseball.
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Six months.At the same time we also respect the great liberties afforded by our country including the freedom of personal expression.Eventually you realise that everyone is the same boat.They have had 27 power play opportunities and have scored 4 goals on those chances for a percentage of 15%.I the competitiveness of those two guys, and hopefully they’ll continue to get better.
He has a slugging percentage of .422 and OPS+ of 93.If Lock can put up solid numbers and keep the game close the fourth quarter, it be a big boost to his draft stock.Read Read Less One E-mail A Week Is All You Need!They give up a walk 2 times per 9 innings while they strike out 7 per 9.
We’ll start to what that looks like on Monday.The Buccaneers are ATS and their over under record is .No Credit Card.Hobbies Interests: Enjoys cutting grass and other farm work when he’s not playing football…Volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club, where he mentored children…Would be working with children if he wasn’t a professional football player…Lists American Gangster as his favorite movie and The Bernie Show as his favorite T.V.The Padres have committed 38 errors on the with 614 assists and 1 put outs leading to a team fielding percentage of .984 on the year.No official charges have been filed, but the incident is being investigated by the local department’s Special Victim’s .
The Ravens give up 100 rushing yards per game on 27 carries for average of 3 yards per .He never tried to be , Cue, senior vice president for internet software and services at , told Fortune.The Padres hold a .366 team slugging percentage and on-base percentage of .298, which is good for 29th baseball.terms of Fenwick percentage, they currently are at 48% as they have 981 shots while they’ve given up 1 attempts on defense.
Stretching plays a big role everything I do now.The Rockets informed them of their decision as they go another direction.The Chargers allow 82 rushing yards per game on 23 carries for average of 3 yards per , which ranks their rush defense 7th the NFL.He’s a special piece.
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Chicago’s Starlin Castro could pose a problem for .Every indication we had was that he scored, Fox said.The product hit retail on 1, but was unveiled February during the NFL Scouting Combine Indianapolis.They’ve allowed a score on 32% of possessions on defense, which is 13th the NFL.
Baylor, ‘ brother, was accused of the stabbing, and has turned himself on charges of aggravated battery domestic violence, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office added.Boston owns the No.Game 6 of the Eastern Conference First Round 2016, Tavares had the game-tying goal the final minute of the third period, then scored double overtime to win the series against the Panthers.Turner lost his second start a row last week when he was defeated by the Pittsburgh Pirates on the road.The victory means local favourite Ritson, who exploded onto the scene less than a year ago, has won the coveted Lonsdale belt for keeps after three destructive defences within four months.
They rank 13th baseball with 8 hits per contest.They allowed 1 rushing touchdowns as well.The left-hander held the Phillies to four hits over 7 3 shutout innings.Wesseling has had it up to HERE with the faulty football logic he’s seen flying fast and furious lately.
He ended up seventh the Conference Front Court voting with 286, behind Durant, Blake Griffin, Love, , LeMarcus Aldridge and Tim .At the IIHF Under 18 World Championships, he stepped up his game, even more.He has 46 strikeouts over the 29 innings he’s pitched during which he has given up 30 hits.Kinder joined the Titans 2004 after serving as Cheerleading Director and Choreographer of the Arena Football League’s Nashville Kats from 1998.COLLEGE: Played one at the University of Southern California …
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Blessed to have a to help those guys here.Spoelstra: Maybe the biggest thing this team has going for him is Spoelstra.Separately, an online boutique for women’s golf apparel, accessories, gear and fitness products has launched at .Kessel is a much worse player than his point totals and name value indicate it’s worth testing the market because some team might be infatuated with his point totals and overpay for him.I also think the schedule is going to wear the Jazz down for the rest of December at least.
Do they have what it takes to make the playoffs?Knowing the impact and presence that Weber has the Canadiens’ dressing room, the defence group need to rely on each other while he is injured.He’s fantastic, especially thinking about his lap time here, because the difference he makes to everybody.25 PHILADELPHIA Travis Konecny had a reason to smile as he held a souvenir puck.That was a big reason why I wanted to stay.Adding to the predictably smooth ride, the employs satellite-aided transmission technology that uses GPS data to beyond what the driver can on the road ahead, selecting the appropriate gear for the 8-speed ZF transmission based on location and driving style.
Making that spot waterproof and including it your doggy first aid is genius.Reliever Morrow, who was pitching for the third straight day and and for the fifth time this series, gave up a blast to Springer on the first pitch he threw, a single to Bregman, a run-scoring double to Altuve and a two-run, flyball to Correa.The best shot Salido landed?Just the opposite.I think ‘s ability, you ‘t ever take it for granted, quarterbacks usually �?I know has such a high standard.
I went to his ‘s Twitter and saw his highlights �?he’s going to B.C.He’s still under contract and he’s still on our roster, obviously there’s a he might play, Lakers spokesman Black said.Milwaukee’s 3 start, Antetokounmpo is averaging -high 36 points to go with 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals while shooting 65 percent from the field.consumption rates of bacon, that is seemingly true.D’Alessandro and Vivek Ranadive have recruited Mullin to join the franchise.
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It was an incredible experience culturally, athletically and educationally, she said.That’s when got the call.The coach had never shown that kind of flexibility before, didn’t think he was amenable to retooling his scheme around a rookie.30 9 AM Steve Nash heaped praise on his teammates following their elimination at the hands of the Lakers on Saturday night and added that he would love to see the team stick together.New grade: C- 2015 grade: B- How I did: I made taking Gordon their best pick because I thought they could afford the luxury of taking a back the first.New York won Miami 114 on Dec.
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None of their running backs really ever had a to develop a rhythm the offense.a deal that would be worth between £7m for the Catalan giants, the club’s board of directors are hoping to conclude advanced talks after previous discussions with Russian airline Aeroflot didn’t work out.But if you look, we played great Nashville didn’t handle a five-minute surge.Stojakovic is the team’s highest-paid player this with a salary of $14 million.After the injury to Hikutini, the 49ers decided to add some depth at tight end with the signing of Saxton to a on-year contract.Unless there is another legitimate reason as to why the Texans ‘t want to re-sign him, the team owes it to Clowney to extend his contract.
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The Commonwealth have presented a case that circumstantial, to be sure, but very, very strong, Dupuis said.The spreads were a little higher than they should have been, and it took us too to catch up with them.1 pick the 2018 NHL Draft on Friday, addresses a glaring weakness their lineup for next .Friday 20th .lost, and two years later, they have another chance to exact revenge, make sure the same mistakes are not made, and that the outcome is different.
Diggs earned Rookie of the Week honors.Game 4 at home, shot 34 percent from the three-point line and made 10 of them .He was a third-round pick of the Los Rams the 1976 NFL Draft, after a standout career at State.I just to play.
Yet he then started preening about how they’ll make the players safer, too.He would make excellent choice.for Capital One, Barkley said during a -Turner Madness media event New last week.He was inciting them .”He needs to come and contribute; he knows that.
The other officials present were down judge Carr, side judge Jonah and umpire Schuster.According to Rapoport, Byrd rejected offer from the Bills that would’ve made him the highest-paid safety the NFL for a portion of the deal.Speaking of Po-Nadal, the Argentine had the media room howls of laughter following the conclusion of his fourth-round victory over Gilles .Some horses make the transition to the new surface easily.From top to bottom, the Avs lines have always provided After a dismal 2016 , the Colorado Avalanche are the midst of their third rebuild 10 years.
For example, I would guess that a large number of people would assume that teams are not going to be at their best the second game as nights.They’ll talk about whether he’s the greatest of all time.He had a career years this past season with a .931 save percentage and 2 goals against average, with 17 wins 26 appearances.At least the breakdowns of each game were accurate.Also lettered baseball and soccer.The veteran out of East was able to record more sacks over the past two seasons than he had any previous two-year span of his pro career, and he signed a $12 million per year deal last summer which could have him playing on this talented Minnesota defensive line through 2022.
During these dinners, sometimes the participants talk football, sometimes they talk about nothing.Isner walked around the net and the men embraced.The rain made it difficult to gauge the speed on the greens.
Are there topics and or matters that you have to deal with differently because of the uniqueness of the Packers organization?Above all, a healthy would go a long way, especially for a player of Beleskey’s style.
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Los Lakers 2.While the size is there, the other parts of ‘s game that need refining push him down to a late Day 2 or more likely Day 3 selection.TV: Sky Channel 406 is the home of Sky Sports F1 throughout the 2018 and features live coverage of every practice, qualifying and race.To be able to come back and repay that a little bit and get the response that you do and they show that they still really care and follow you over there and they know who you are, it’s something that it’s hard to explain for anybody who doesn’t come from here, growing up playing hockey Sweden.Saturday be spent with a Chargers team that finished very hot indeed 2017 and is loaded with stars.The Browns spent last season telling the world their wideouts were prepared to break out.
The Brewers closed out a 6 homestand and stayed 1 2 ahead of the second-place Cubs the NL Central.Spanish La Liga.Kershaw Los Dodgers 6.Record: Week 26 Ranking: No.They have two advantages that beleaguered franchises love to have — talent and money to burn — and they have exactly the right mindset on how to handle them.
Starting goaltender Cam Talbot would be the first to admit that he failed to perform up to the expectations he had set for himself heading into the .was key improving the Union’s infrastructure attempt to the barebones organization into international entity known for its youth opportunity and development.led with 29 points, seven rebounds and five assists, LaMarcus Aldridge tallied 20 points and eight boards and Przybilla put up 12 points and eight rebounds.It seems the height of the Laker frontcourt gives problems.The end of his career was disappointing on several levels, and there is a feeling he should’ve won more than one Super Bowl.
If you ‘t picture yourself not playing, then you won’t be prepared.Competitors jump to a pair of suspended handles and use the momentum to lache to another pair.Many analytics sites do excellent work charting hours of game film to record and tally instances where they believe a quarterback is under pressure.
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However, there be a question marks over the defender’s ability to cope the Premier League after he was sent off 10 minutes into the first leg of the Europa League semifinal against Arsenal last month.As Janes wrote the Washington Post, Some within the organization speculate the deal was as much about Kintzler’s willingness to speak his mind the clubhouse as his performance.It’s hard to imagine Schaub excelling Oakland considering the team’s offensive line and mediocre skill-position talent.If there is something out there that makes your club better going into the future and haul, you have to explore every possibility.Mavericks 11.View Photo WICHITA, KS – MARCH 15: Ahmaad Rorie #14 of the Montana Grizzlies is defended by Moritz Wagner #13 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second half of the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball at INTRUST Arena on 15 Wichita, Kansas.
I mean, it’s like the ideal job opinion.The starts Sept.He pulled the same trick his sophomore outing, guiding New to 11-win regular season and a return trip to the AFC championship.New Knicks The Knicks and Lakers have mostly been bad over the last five seasons, but now that the Lakers have landed – who New has wanted for a time – the Knicks are the only marquee franchise without a promising future.
It boggles the mind why the Philadelphia 76ers were able to land a Mikal Bridges at No.He made game-changing plays every game I graded and I didn’t him take any plays off.Last week’s game against Fenerbahce Ulker was one of the best Huertas’ career as the Brazilian guard scored career-high 25 points the overtime loss.According to Prince Amukamara, who finished his career as a first-team All-American, Jim Thorpe Award finalist and the Big 12’s Defensive Player of the Year, When I’m coverage or zone, I need a lightweight cleat that let’s me close quickly to jump underneath routes and tackle receivers.Play The San Sharks have no time to deal with the loss of Thornton.
He doesn’t rack up a ton of tackles but has seen the field anywhere from 25 to 50 snaps when healthy each game since Week 3.also caught a touchdown pass and finished with 92 yards rushing on 21 carries.Before Yzerman became one of the more successful general managers the NHL, he was a superstar forward with the Detroit Red .His previous nine starts all came on the road.
It also feature custom product exclusive to the location, including a limited-edition Original Daypack collection; a collaboration with lifestyle brand New ; and on-site product customization featuring vintage and new collectible patches partnership with Lot, Stock and Barrel.Marleau picked up his 12th of the at 9, and Kapanen quickly added his second.While second-year Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie is likely safe for 2013, coach is very much on the hot seat.
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Following the game, exhausted said the series took a physical toll.Here at the home office we were shocked that Constantine Maroulis was eliminated from American Idol last Wednesday before perpetual bottom feeders Federov and Savol.Ronaldo was the first to be denied with a smart near post header, before a succession of free-kicks called Inter’s overworked keeper into action.We hear from once a year when prospects run the 40, and we watch him re-live some all over again.
It’ll just give me opportunity to focus on rehab.But monotony inevitably sets .Hopkins hasn’t played a full with anyone close to Roethlisberger ‘s talent throwing him the ball.Injuries do not just affect their sporting careers speedway, with riders earning their living day by day racing around Europe, a -term absence means a serious blow to their financial situations.It’s a sad way to go out, but this is probably the end for him.
He’s just going to continue to flourish as his game goes, Nill said He’s got great speed, he’s competitive, he has really, really well-rounded skills.Why not Marner, who was as hyped as the others as having a tremendous upside?Then you’d have to include them the MLB top 10.Per AP Sports: Brian has taken a leave of absence as chairman and CEO of Nascar following his arrest Monday Sag Harbor, NY on charges of driving while intoxicated and criminal possession of oxycodone.
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The team’s philosophy over the last several years has been to retain their own stars and be opportunistic free agency at other positions of need.Bouye and Cooks were running stride for stride down the left sideline but officials saw otherwise, nailing the corner with a 32-yard pass interference penalty to move the ball to the 13.
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Toxic differential is advanced metric that takes a team’s turnover differential and their big play differential and adds them together for a cumulative figure.maybe Vick isn’t quite as up to speed with the offense as some of us thought.Very few times while trudging to their 7 regular- record did we hear the Seattle Seahawks counted out of the playoff picture.
Or more accurately: nothing.is not listed on the Oklahoma City Thunder’s injury report ahead of Game 2 against the Jazz, Horne of The Oklahoman reports.Instead, corrections be made a blog post or article.
Which players find themselves place to secure a Welcome back to Blue Jackets Unzipped.Let’s take a look at them!The Rest: State – Personnel losses took a toll on the Seminoles early last when guard Aaron was declared ineligible.We’re both competitive people, Stafford said.
It was amazing and fantastic experience, staying there with different athletes.When you know that what you do relates to the success of the play, you get like …Kirilenko decide his future at the end of the .
The Lions ‘ passing attack is lethal but with only backup RBs and Keiland to offset things, Chicago could increase Detroit’s chances of turning the ball over.That’s the unknown.Of course, it could have been chalked up to the rookie wall a lot of these runners hit during their first year.
England players were involved compared to four years ago or eight years ago .Given Rice’s size, athleticism and ball skills, the Seahawks have been successful generating explosive plays by taking more shots down the field to their No.Teams aren’t devaluing the need for a ground game, as every coach bellow that the formula for winning is stopping the run and running the ball.The also made effort this to schedule a team to play teams the same city on one road trip.That new era require a bridge quarterback, which Hoyer, currently on a one-year deal, could become if that role suits his desires and if Chicago chooses to retain him before free agency.
While the collective talent helped form one of the league’s stingiest units, there were plenty of individual standouts as well.The centerpiece of the lobby display is the spectacular Moment of Victory sculpture, which depicts the moment when the Buccaneers were assured of their first World Championship.
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By Eden Amirav October 09, 2019, 12:01 a.m. EDT 2 Min Read
A full decade after the financial crisis, many small businesses are still crunched for credit, but where traditional banks have failed to meet entrepreneurs’ needs, a rising breed of fintech upstarts are starting to fill the void. The recent launch of Stripe Capital offers an encouraging preview of how this new breed of lenders can help fuel small business growth through a tech- and data-savvy approach.
Stripe’s move to start offering loans to its merchants represents a step in the right direction – but to truly succeed, lenders like Stripe will need to expand their lending to small businesses beyond their own merchants.
PayPal offers an illuminating case study: The platform originally offered financing only to its own merchants, but its LoanBuilder division now provides loans to all qualified small businesses. The division’s short-term loans of up to $500,000 are highly acclaimed by small business advocates, and the swift approval process means that businesses can quickly access capital upon completion of the application process.
Stripe and similar players are likely to find significant value in spreading their lending wings to businesses outside their merchant networks. There’s abundant evidence that businesses beyond Stripe’s base of e-commerce merchants have an appetite for such lending services.
Additionally, Stripe would be well advised to broaden the scope of data it utilizes to make lending decisions. At the moment, Stripe Capital will decide whether to fund businesses based on transaction data through the Stripe platform – but there are a wide range of other key indicators of a business’s fundability, including other outstanding debts, the business’s total negative bank balance days, its amount of non-sufficient fund alerts, and its credit score.
Given the advent of online neobanks and open banking APIs like Plaid, Stripe risks missing out on significant business if it fails to expand beyond its merchant pool and take a more comprehensive approach to data-driven lending.
To drive successful results for both themselves and their customers, lenders should consider working alongside third-party platforms – including business loan marketplaces – which can provide access to new networks of qualified small businesses. Stripe may also want to consider acquiring a lender to expand its data and underwriting capabilities, much as PayPal acquired Swift Financial.
It’s clear Stripe’s foray into lending is still in its nascent stages, but nevertheless presents a promising sign for the market. Limited or not, Stripe has undoubtedly joined the growing ranks of fintechs raising the financial industry standard – stepping in for their customers where traditional banks have been stepping away. By expanding its customer base and data capabilities, Stripe could serve as a much needed lifeline for countless businesses – while ensuring its own longevity in the space.
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Power and Philanthropy: Tools and Resources
Foundations that seek to advance justice and equity cannot do so without interrogating how they are (or aren’t) holding, sharing, and relinquishing power. Click below to learn more about tools and case studies that aim to help foundations rethink and revamp their current practices.
Power Moves published by National Council for Responsive Philanthropy shares how foundations can use their power to advance social justice at an institutional level, while the National Center for Family Philanthropy briefing features case studies of family foundations and their work to share power. These tools are part of philanthropy’s efforts to both account for and transform the harm that often comes with the traditional charitable mindset of “giving back.”
National Center for Responsive Philanthropy, “Power Moves!” Conference Presentation and Toolkit:
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In collaboration with the National Center for Responsive Philanthropy’s (NCRP) Jeanné Isler, PFF President Laura McCargar led a session at the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy’s (CCP) 2019 Annual Conference. The Conference’s title was “Reimagining Philanthropy: Strategies for Success”, and the workshop, “Power Moves! Shifting Foundation Operations and Practices to Increase Foundation Impact”. The Power Moves! Assessment Guide provided tools to help foundation’s operations and practices use lenses of power and equity to actualize the potential for transformation at all organizational levels.
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“Bridging the Power Divide”:
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Sharing power has also been a topic discussed by the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP). In a recent brief NCFP explores the concept of navigating power at all levels specifically within family foundations. Titled, “Bridging the Power Divide: How Family Funders Share and Shift Power“, the brief seeks to answer the questions, “As a family funder, how can you acknowledge and responsibly navigate the power of your position? How does the power and privilege you hold affect those you interact with and support? How can you use your power for good—to make lasting impact?”
“There is not a lot of room in family philanthropy for people to do a personal mapping of power they hold, and that their families have held for generations,” she says. “We need to have space to process the origins of privilege—and what that means to each of us, as individuals, as families, as foundations.” – Laura McCargar
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A marvelous molecular machine
The adaptive iridocytes in the skin of the California market squid are able tune color through most of the spectrum. @ UCSB
Squids, octopuses and cuttlefish are undisputed masters of deception and camouflage. Their extraordinary ability to change color, texture and shape is unrivaled, even by modern technology.
Researchers in the lab of UC Santa Barbara professor Daniel Morse have long been interested in the optical properties of color-changing animals, and they are particularly intrigued by the opalescent inshore squid. Also known as the California market squid, these animals have evolved the ability to finely and continuously tune their color and sheen to a degree unrivaled in other creatures. This enables them to communicate, as well as hide in plain sight in the bright and often featureless upper ocean.
In previous work, the researchers uncovered that specialized proteins, called reflectins, control reflective pigment cells -- iridocytes -- which in turn contribute to changing the overall visibility and appearance of the creature. But still a mystery was how the reflectins actually worked.
"We wanted now to understand how this remarkable molecular machine works," said Morse, a Distinguished Emeritus Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, and principal author of a paper that appears in the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Understanding this mechanism, he said, would provide insight into the tunable control of emergent properties, which could open the door to the next generation of bio-inspired synthetic materials.
Light-reflecting skin
Like most cephalopods, opalescent inshore squid, practice their sorcery by way of what may be the most sophisticated skin found anywhere in nature. Tiny muscles manipulate the skin texture while pigments and iridescent cells affect its appearance. One group of cells controls their color by expanding and contracting cells in their skin that contain sacks of pigment.
Behind these pigment cells are a layer of iridescent cells -- those iridocytes -- that reflect light and contribute to the animals' color across the entire visible spectrum. The squids also have leucophores, which control the reflectance of white light. Together, these layers of pigment-containing and light-reflecting cells give the squids the ability to control the brightness, color and hue of their skin over a remarkably broad palette.
Unlike the color from pigments, the highly dynamic hues of the opalescent inshore squid result from changing the iridocyte's structure itself. Light bounces between nanometer-sized features about the same size as wavelengths in the visible part of the spectrum, producing colors. As these structures change their dimensions, the colors change. Reflectin proteins are behind these features' ability to shapeshift, and the researchers' task was to figure out how they do the job.
Thanks to a combination of genetic engineering and biophysical analyses, the scientists found the answer, and it turned out to be a mechanism far more elegant and powerful than previously imagined.
"The results were very surprising," said first author Robert Levenson, a postdoctoral researcher in Morse's lab. The group had expected to find one or two spots on the protein that controlled its activity, he said. "Instead, our evidence showed that the features of the reflectins that control its signal detection and the resulting assembly are spread across the entire protein chain."
An Osmotic Motor
Reflectin, which is contained in closely packed layers of membrane in iridocytes, looks a bit like a series of beads on a string, the researchers found. Normally, the links between the beads are strongly positively charged, so they repel each other, straightening out the proteins like uncooked spaghetti.
Morse and his team discovered that nerve signals to the reflective cells trigger the addition of phosphate groups to the links. These negatively charged phosphate groups neutralize the links' repulsion, allowing the proteins to fold up. The team was especially excited to discover that this folding exposed new, sticky surfaces on the bead-like portions of the reflectin, allowing them to clump together. Up to four phosphates can bind to each reflectin protein, providing the squid with a precisely tunable process: The more phosphates added, the more the proteins fold up, progressively exposing more of the emergent hydrophobic surfaces, and the larger the clumps grow.
As these clumps grow, the many, single, small proteins in solution become fewer, larger groups of multiple proteins. This changes the fluid pressure inside the membrane stacks, driving water out -- a type of "osmotic motor" that responds to the slightest changes in charge generated by the neurons, to which patches of thousands of leucophores and iridocytes are connected. The resulting dehydration reduces the thickness and spacing of the membrane stacks, which shifts the wavelength of reflected light progressively from red to yellow, then to green and finally blue. The more concentrated solution also has a higher refractive index, which increases the cells' brightness.
"We had no idea that the mechanism we would discover would turn out to be so remarkably complex yet contained and so elegantly integrated in one multifunctional molecule -- the block-copolymeric reflectin -- with opposing domains so delicately poised that they act like a metastable machine, continually sensing and responding to neuronal signaling by precisely adjusting the osmotic pressure of an intracellular nanostructure to precisely fine-tune the color and brightness of its reflected light," Morse said.
What's more, the researchers found, the whole process is reversible and cyclable, enabling the squid to continually fine-tune whatever optical properties its situation calls for.
New Design Principles
The researchers had successfully manipulated reflectin in previous experiments, but this study marks the first demonstration of the underlying mechanism. Now it could provide new ideas to scientists and engineers designing materials with tunable properties. "Our findings reveal a fundamental link between the properties of biomolecular materials produced in living systems and the highly engineered synthetic polymers that are now being developed at the frontiers of industry and technology," Morse said.
"Because reflectin works to control osmotic pressure, I can envision applications for novel means of energy storage and conversion, pharmaceutical and industrial applications involving viscosity and other liquid properties, and medical applications," he added.
Remarkably, some of the processes at work in these reflectin proteins are shared by the proteins that assemble pathologically in Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative conditions, Morse observed. He plans to investigate why this mechanism is reversible, cyclable, harmless and useful in the case of reflectin, but irreversible and pathological for other proteins. Perhaps the fine-structured differences in their sequences can explain the disparity, and even point to new paths for disease prevention and treatment.
Calibration between trigger and color: Neutralization of a genetically encoded Coulombic switch and dynamic arrest precisely tune reflectin assembly
Robert Levenson, Colton Bracken, Cristian Sharma, Jerome Santos, Claire Arata, Brandon Malady and Daniel E. Morse
Journal of Biological Chemistry (2019)
DOI: 10.1074/jbc.RA119.010339
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Do You Want to Offer School Meals At No Cost to All Students?
April 24, 2017 — NASSP
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Guest post by Alison Maurice
Find out if your school district is eligible to provide free meals to your students with this handy FAQ guide to the community eligibility provision.
Why should I consider community eligibility for my school?
Educators know that in order for children to learn, they must be well nourished. Schools are an important access point for healthy meals for low-income children. That is why community eligibility continues to grow in popularity among high-need schools. Community eligibility has been successful at increasing school breakfast and lunch participation, so more students experience the positive educational outcomes that are linked to participating in school meals. In the current school year, nearly 10 million children in over 20,000 schools and 3,500 school districts are being offered breakfast and lunch at no charge through the community eligibility program.
What are the benefits of community eligibility?
Schools participating in community eligibility benefit from:
Less administrative work—school administrators no longer need to collect and verify school meal applications and can focus more resources on providing nutritious meals for students.
Increased participation in the school breakfast and lunch programs—in initial pilot states, community eligibility increased breakfast participation by 9.4 percent and increased lunch participation by 5.2 percent.
Improved financial viability of school nutrition programs—when community eligibility becomes available at a school, school meal participation increases, which can improve school nutrition finances.
The elimination of unpaid meal fees—this means schools no longer need to collect money from families or find available funds for the meals that go unpaid by students.
Additionally, by offering meals at no charge to all students, community eligibility makes it easier for schools to leverage innovative school breakfast service models, such as breakfast in the classroom, “grab and go” breakfast, and second chance breakfast. Traditional school breakfast programs that operate before the school day begins must compete with hectic morning schedules and late bus arrivals. Rather, breakfast after the bell service models integrate breakfast into the school day, allowing more children to start the day ready to learn.
How does community eligibility work?
Community eligibility allows high-need school districts and schools to offer breakfast and lunch at no charge to all students, while eliminating the school meal application process. Any school district, group of schools in a district, or individual school with 40 percent or more “identified students”—children who are certified for free meals without submitting a school meal application—can choose to participate in community eligibility. Identified students include:
Children who live in households that receive assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps); Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF); or the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR); and in some states, Medicaid.
Children who are homeless, migrant, enrolled in Head Start, or in foster care.
How will my schools get reimbursed?
Once a school, group of schools, or school district establishes its identified student percentage (ISP), that number is multiplied by 1.6 to determine the percentage of meals reimbursed at the free reimbursement rate (capped at 100 percent). The remainder is reimbursed at the paid rate. This percentage is locked in for four years, unless the ISP goes up, in which case it would be adjusted to reflect the increase. The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides a “Community Eligibility Provision Estimator” tool to help school districts determine if community eligibility makes financial sense. There is a lot of flexibility in how schools are grouped to determine the ISP, allowing districts to group schools to ensure financial viability.
What can I do right now?
Start planning for the 2017–18 school year today. Find out which school districts and schools in your state have implemented community eligibility or were eligible during the 2016–17 school year using FRAC’s Community Eligibility Database.
By adopting community eligibility, you can increase participation in school breakfast and lunch, ensuring your students the nutrition needed to succeed in school.
Is there a deadline for my school to apply for community eligibility?
On May 1, 2017, your state’s education agencies will publish a list of schools and school districts that qualify for community eligibility. Review the list to see which of your schools qualify for the 2017–18 school year.
The deadline to apply to use community eligibility in the 2017–18 school year is June 30, 2017.
For more information on community eligibility, reach out to Alison Maurice, child nutrition policy analyst at the Food Research & Action Center and check out these resources:
FRAC community eligibility webpage
FRAC Facts: Community Eligibility
USDA Community Eligibility webpage
USDA “Community Eligibility Provision: Overview & Timeline for SY 17–18”
FRAC “Breakfast for Learning” research brief
Alison Maurice is a child nutrition policy analyst at the Food Research & Action Center.
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Pranksters hack into illuminated road sign to declare 'Kevin Rudd sucks'
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CHEEKY protesters have hacked into a large illuminated traffic sign to declare to passing motorists that "Kevin Rudd sucks".
Sydney police are baffled how the political protesters hacked into the road sign's controls in leafy Rose Bay in Sydney, the Daily Telegraph reports.
But the dramatical sign on a major arterial road in the city has proven a traffic stopper.
Locals have been stopping their cars to take photographs, and the sign causing such a major distraction that the police were called in at 3am today.
Police officers were forced to used bolt cutters to reach the the sign's power box sign to turn off the lights, and preserve the Prime Minister's honour.
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Bang Bang at The Blue Room Theatre
Published: Saturday, 30 November 2019 09:22
Written by Greg Letts
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Standing on the balcony outside The Blue Room Theatre, my partner and I mused on what we were about to witness during the performance of Bang! Bang!, a theatrical dance double-header. Not being dance devotees, we were interested in how the cast and crew would bring the two pieces, Love You, Stranger and Act 2, Scenes 1-4 to life.
Prior to settling into our seats, we crossed a stage stripped bare of props and scenery apart from a half-dozen or so black wooden boxes. The focus was undoubtedly on the three cast members, dressed in garb reminiscent of Victorian era dresses. Love You Stranger presents the fates of three women of those times who were brought to trial for murder, and provides a commentary on our own modern issues of public shaming.
As you can imagine, attempting to do this via the medium of dance, with only a few snippets of recorded dialogue and accompanying music, requires a heroic effort on the part of the production cast, and a willingness of the audience to engage and interpret what they are viewing. Love You Stranger has a mood and flow to the movements that resonates deep down in the subconscious. And while some parts of the dance were fairly obvious in what they were depicting, others were more nebulous and open-ended, especially to a dance neophyte like myself. So while I am sure there were many nuances that escaped me, Love You Stranger still left an unsettling impression.
The sombre mood of the audience was then lifted by a brief interlude of popcorn served by cigarette girls, setting the scene for the commencement of Act 2, Scenes 1-4, “a mischievous take on Wes Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel...”. This proved to be a fun and innovative translation of film to dance, with the performers managing to imitate many cinematic techniques in a live setting. While perhaps not as deep as Love You, Stranger, I found Act 2, Scenes 1-4 more than made up for it in glitz and glamour, as the cast worked frantically to convey a full scale film production with nary a prop in sight!
Overall Bang! Bang! is an intriguing juxtaposition of two thematically quite different productions. Clocking in at around 55 minutes, it certainly doesn't outstay its welcome, so if you are somebody unversed in dance but willing to expand your horizons, it provides an interesting and entertaining night out.
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Epigenetics is important because “the genome remembers.” Genes that have been turned on or off early in life may not work properly when needed later in life.
Epigenetic factors consist of chemical changes in the DNA and the associated proteins that regulate the expression of genes. Epigenetic changes occur naturally as cells differentiate, but they can also occur as a consequence of certain environmental exposures. These chemical changes can persist from one cell division to the next, so environmentally acquired alterations of gene expression may have long-lasting effects. Also, epigenetic changes may alter the function of complex networks of genes, either by directly changing the expression of a group of genes or by altering the expression of genes that in turn affect the expression of others.
While epigenetic changes have their most profound effect on the individual, there is some evidence that suggests that some of these changes may persist from generation to generation.
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Pimping the Obvious in Phoenix
Michele Laudig | April 16, 2009 | 11:30am
A friend just sent me a link to today's dining post in Tasting Table, a sort of Daily Candy-style food newsletter with New York, Los Angeles, and "Everywhere" editions.
Phoenix got the "Everywhere" love, except Tasting Table's four dining picks for this city were so predictable. I wish they would've tried a little harder to come up with novel spots to profile.
Tarbell's? You could've sent this newsletter years ago and given the exact same nod to Tarbell's. Nothing wrong with the place, but it's just so obvious.
Same goes with Pizzeria Bianco. If Martha's running stories about Chris Bianco, doesn't that mean that the entire universe already knows about him? The pizzeria is probably the most famous restaurant in Phoenix. I love it, but.... yawn....
T. Cook's at the Royal Palms gets props as well. Like they've never gotten any exposure.
And then there's True Food, which I reviewed a few months ago under the print headline "True Blew." Enough said. If I were visiting from out of town and somebody sent me there, I'd be pissed.
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So We Meat Again Is Stanley's Homemade Polish Sausage -- Only Better
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Nikki Buchanan | December 21, 2012 | 12:15pm
When the Stovanovic family, which opened the original Stanley's Homemade Polish Sausage on McDowell in 1989, closed up shop at that location last spring, they promised a new store right across the street in the months to come. That dream never materialized, although the Stovanovics still own a retail-only shop in North Phoenix.
See also: -- Stanley's Sausage Company on McDowell Moving
But here's the very good news for customers who love Stanley's first-rate Eastern European-style sausages and deli meats. The very same products are available in the very same location under a new name: So We Meat Again.
Owned and operated by Tim Colley and his family, SWMA is a neater, cleaner version of Stanley's, offering product that is 100% made in-house. Stanley's made about 70% of its product, buying the other 30% from European companies.
Colley, who recently renovated the big 60s-era smokehouse out back, plans to move Shannon's Deli Meats -- a 27-year-old Glendale company he also bought recently -- to the McDowell location at the first of the year so that all operations will be under the same roof.
Although Colley just opened SWMA in early November, word has already spread among local chefs about his top-notch products. His growing client list includes a number of Irish pubs (who buy corned beef and Irish bacon), Citizen Public House and Pig & Pickle.
After Keenan Bosworth (of Pig & Pickle) told me about it, I dropped in to see what was up. I sampled the kabonosy -- a thin, Polish stick sausage that's been smoked and air-dried. Firm-textured but fatty and redolent with garlic, this stuff is out-of-this-world. Ditto for the pastrami I ate on a hoagie roll (where's the rye bread??), the meat so fatty and luscious it dripped from the sandwich. The Spicy Hungarian sausage I ate like a hot dog was also terrific -- all juice and spice, its casing offering the requisite snap.
So don't worry about the goofy name. This place is dead-serious about its product.
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The Postal Museum blog Leaflet Labyrinth: As Cool as Jools
Leaflet Labyrinth: As Cool as Jools
Archivist Matt Tantony shares a blast from the past, discovering a favourite childhood character in a box of leaflets. 'Wicked!'
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We all know and love Postman Pat. There have been other postal mascot characters over the years besides Greendale’s finest. Many might fondly recall Stamp Bug, the insectoid friend to young philatelists. And there are even those who reflect wistfully on Poco the Postcode Elephant. But are you cool enough to remember Jools?
Jools posts an air mail letter – in space! (POST 110/7135).
Lately at The Postal Museum I’ve been sorting and cataloguing hundreds of Royal Mail, Post Office and Parcelforce publicity leaflets. There’ve been lots of new discoveries to add to the already extensive collections in the Royal Mail Archive. I was especially thrilled to open a box and come face to face with Jools, whom I remember well from my childhood in the 1990s.
Jools was the mascot of Royal Mail International’s Hola! club in the 1990s. Hola! was a pen pal club, putting children and young people aged 9-16 in touch with pen pals in lots of different countries around the world. Members got a writing kit with aerogrammes, a pen, and other useful things. There was also a magazine with articles, competitions, and prizes. I was a member! Alas, my pen pal in India never wrote back to me. But I do remember receiving the magazines:
An issue of the Hola! club magazine (POST 110/7135).
I’ve not been able to find out where Jools came from, but I definitely think he’s a great character. Crucially, he’s a teenager and not a child, making him slightly older than the Hola! club’s members. I love his air mail envelope shirt, several years before Björk wore something similar. A very nice touch: he’s often drawn meeting his foreign friends in their home countries, cleverly personifying the journey of a letter.
A selection of Hola! club publicity material featuring Jools and his friends (POST 110/7135).
I’ve assembled a very nice Hola! collection in the Archive, including leaflets, mailshots and posters. They’re wonderfully, nostalgically 1990s: from the slang (‘wicked!’), to the features on the Hong Kong handover, to the very notion of hand-written pen pal letters. A few years after my short-lived Hola! membership the Internet arrived and changed everything. Even with web technology, though, I still like to send hand-written letters and cards to my friends overseas. In this way, I hope, I’m still as cool as Jools.
Stay tuned for more Leaflet Labyrinth posts, in which I’ll share other discoveries from our printed publicity collections.
– Matt Tantony, Archivist (Cataloguing)
Written by: Matt Tantony
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New APWG Report Shows Need for Strategic Phishing Awareness Training
November 07, 2017 Aaron Jentzen
The volume of phishing attacks rose in the first half of 2017 and more brands are being targeted than in 2016, according to a new report by the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG). As these attacks become more strategic and sophisticated in nature, your organization’s phishing awareness training should follow suit.
The APWG report, published in October, explores phishing activity trends in the first half of 2017. It’s the latest installment in a series that began in 2004.
The following table compiles some key APWG statistics from 2016 through mid-2017:
Phishing Statistics: 2016 vs. 2017
First Half 2016
Second Half 2016
Unique phishing websites detected
Unique phishing reports received
Average number of brands targeted by phishers per month
As we reported in April, early 2016 saw a historic high in phishing activity, followed by a slowdown in the second half of the year. So far, the data from 2017 shows an uptick in some key areas.
Most notably, the APWG reported a rise in the number of brands targeted by attackers — more than seen at the peak in 2016. “Several hundred companies are being targeted regularly, at least every few weeks, while a smaller number of companies are attacked intermittently,” according to the report. “Over time a few companies fall off the lists completely, to be replaced by new and up-and-coming targets of opportunity.”
Reported phishing attacks were also higher than in the previous six months, and were most frequent in the Payment, Financial, and Webmail sectors. Financial institutions (16% of phishing incidents) and cloud storage companies (9% of phishing incidents) were among those that saw an increase in the first half of 2017.
The number of unique phishing websites was significantly lower than in 2016; however, that lower number may be due in part to a change in tracking and reporting methods by the APWG’s contributing organizations. (The report notes that, at the beginning of 2017, contributor MarkMonitor “revised its attack-counting methodology, which yielded lower attack numbers than previously.”)
Fewer Phishing Websites Doesn’t Mean Lower Risk
While the number of unique phishing websites may be down, that doesn’t mean lower risk for organizations. It may simply mean that cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated about phishing, and using fewer, more targeted websites as attack vectors.
The APWG report notes that free hosting providers or website builders are increasingly used to carry out phishing attacks. Free hosting providers allow attackers to work with greater anonymity, and to create subdomains that spoof brands and make phishing sites appear more legitimate.
Phishing Emails Still Get Through Filters – and End Users Need to Be Prepared
As the APWG statistics show, the number of unique phishing reports may be lower now than at their peak in early 2016, but the numbers are still high. And that means plenty of phishing emails are still getting through to employees’ inboxes.
According to a recent Dark Reading article, nearly 9.3% of emails delivered to Office 365 inboxes last month were phishing messages, spam, and known or zero-day malware. The article drew upon research from threat intelligence firm Cyren, which analyzed 10.7 million messages delivered to Office 365 users. Out of those 10.7 million delivered emails, 34,077 were phishing messages.
Unfortunately, the end users who receive phishing messages that slip through often lack the anti-phishing training they need to avoid clicking on dangerous links. In our 2017 User Risk Report, we surveyed more than 2,000 working adults in the US and UK, and learned that 30% still do not know what phishing is; more than 10% of respondents wouldn’t even hazard a guess. The very real threat of phishing — and the equally real lack of awareness on the part of end users — underscores the need for regular assessments and phishing awareness training.
Get a Better Understanding of Risk by Combining Phishing Tests and Knowledge Assessments
Many organizations rely on simulated phishing attacks to determine how vulnerable their end users are to real attacks. While these phishing tests are valuable, you can only learn so much about why a user did or did not click, as we noted in our 2017 Beyond the Phish™ Report. Combining simulated attacks with question-based knowledge assessments, such as those available in our CyberStrength® tool, may reveal a more accurate picture of your end users’ vulnerabilities — and a greater need for phishing awareness training.
We found that employees in the healthcare industry, for example, showed a significant difference in how they responded to simulated attacks vs. question-based assessments. They had an 18% click rate on simulated phishing attacks, but answered 26% of phishing questions incorrectly in knowledge assessments. This difference points to a need for more in-depth security awareness training that may not have been apparent from the simulated attacks alone.
Given that the APWG’s phishing statistics show the number of reported attacks was on the rise in the first part of 2017, there’s no reason to think the end is in sight. When a certain percentage of those phishing emails do make it through your company’s email filters and other technological safeguards, they land in employees’ inboxes. What those employees do next depends on their level of phishing awareness — and could have serious implications for your company.
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Event roundup – Green Home Awards launched and landlord event heads online
By Matthew Lane
Homebuilding & Renovating – which describes itself as the number one site for self-builders and home extenders – is launching its first ever Green Home Awards to celebrate the best in sustainable home build.
The inaugural Homebuilding & Renovating Green Home Awards will open for entries on November 2 2020, designed to congratulate the firms that are leading the way in creating more sustainable homes to safeguard the future of the industry and enable it to contribute towards the net-zero carbon movement.
The website’s announcement coincides with the recent launch of the government’s Green Homes Grant scheme, which began in England from the last day of September. The scheme enables homeowners to claim up to two-thirds on energy-efficient improvements to their home, up to £5,000 (or £10,000 for lower-income households), redeemable by March 31 2021.
Any company wanting to receive further information about the awards categories can register their interest now on www.greenhomeawards.com. The awards categories include:
Energy Saving Measures
- Best Cavity Wall Insulation Supplier
- Best Insulation Supplier
- Best Low Energy Windows & Doors System
- Best Green Boiler
- Best Green Biomass Boiler
- Best Solar Panel
- Best PV Panel
- Best Heat Pump
- Award for Responsibly Sourced Furniture
- Award for Greenest Building Material
Green Innovation
- Best Energy Saving Product
- Best Smart Energy Saving Product
- Best Green Building Innovation
All UK firms are eligible to enter by completing the form with a 300-word USP (unique selling point) for each product, entered together with a hi-res product image.
The deadline for entries is February 5 2021, with the winners being announced on Earth Day on April 22 2021 across Homebuilding & Renovating online channels.
The cost of entry is £229 (excluding VAT) for Early Bird (before November 27) or £339 (excluding VAT) after this date. The entry cost guarantees all nominees will be featured in digital content aimed at the 100,000-strong qualified Homebuilding & Renovating audience and in its Green Buying Guide.
Entrants will also receive social media assets to promote their involvement, and will be promoted across print and digital assets, website, newsletters and social media for the winners.
Jason Orme, managing director of Homes at Future PLC, the firm behind the website and the annual shows, said: “Buildings are responsible for over 40% of global energy usage and around a third of greenhouse gas emissions. As the green building market continues to grow exponentially and enters the mainstream for home building with more accessible and competitive products and innovations, we identified that the time is right to celebrate sustainability in the sector.”
He added: “We hope these pioneering companies will realise their ground-breaking work and nominate themselves in our inaugural awards to receive the recognition and plaudits they deserve.”
High-profile landlord event takes place virtually tomorrow
In a normal year, the National Landlord Investment Show offers some of the biggest events in the rental calendar, drawing landlords and investors from all over the country – and world – to discuss all aspects of property investment and buy-to-let.
This year, of course, that isn’t possible in person. But the company behind the event is determined to carry on regardless with online alternatives.
“As a host of live events, 2020 has presented us with exceptional challenges. Our response is to lead the market by delivering the first ever online show dedicated solely to the UK buy-to-let market,” the LIS team said.
It has been working flat out to provide thousands of landlords, investors and those entering the private rented sector with a full day’s programme online.
The first super show, which is the Midlands, Manchester and North show, will start at 9am tomorrow (Thursday 8 October).
A selection of exhibitors and speakers covering every aspect of buy-to-let including tax, finance, investment, HMO, education, legal, insurance, and much more will be on offer to attendees.
Partnering with an established digital events platform, the National Landlord Investment Show will be delivering three online events throughout October and November in total.
Visitors will still be able to connect with their favourite brands and discuss their needs in person, easily browse the ‘superb products and services on offer’, watch seminars by leading industry experts, and ‘network and benefit from the depth of knowledge and experience the National Landlord Investment Show has to offer’, but all from the safety of their home or office.
The team behind the show say they have thousands of landlords, investors and property professionals hungry to hear about services and products and listen to seminars. Hundreds of landlords have already registered for the live events and LIS has no doubt they will be equally eager to engage online.
Tracey Hanbury, the show’s founder, commented: “It’s been a challenging year for the events industry, but this a hugely exciting opportunity for us at the Landlord Investment Show. We have exhibitors galore with superb products and services, and an audience hungry to engage post the Covid-19 vacuum. With the property market remaining buoyant, and government incentives to buy, there's no time like now to get involved.”
The show is also delighted to announce Nova Financial Group, LOFT and MFS as the main sponsors for the online shows.
Paul Mahoney managing director and founder of Nova Financial Group, said: “We’ve worked with the National Landlord Investment Show for over five years and all of their events have resulted in business for us. We have scaled up on our involvement over the years due to the success they have delivered for us. We are looking forward to a slightly different approach this year in light of Covid-19 and are proud to announce that we are main sponsors of the three online super shows.
Ben Hall, chief executive of LOFT, added: “LOFT are excited to be partnering with the National Landlord Investment Show for the seventh consecutive year, being part of over 75 shows and events. This year we are main sponsors for the first ever online ‘super-shows’ allowing us to continue to support property professionals across the UK during this challenging year, helping to bring everyone together in the buy-to-let market.”
Meanwhile, Leah Brunskill – marketing manager at MFS – said: “We usually attend the NLIS in person, but are really excited to be taking part in the online shows this time, which will reach an even wider audience. It’s clear from demand and the latest stats that just because we are still in a version of lockdown, it does not mean that waves are not being made across the buy-to-let market.”
She added: “Between stamp duty, interest rate cut, and mortgages becoming significantly delayed, property investors need clarity more than ever. The National Landlord Investment shows have always delivered that, it’s just being done from home or the office now.”
David Smith, economics editor at the Sunday Times, said everyone is having to adapt to difficult circumstances and ‘these online shows are a great way of doing so’.
“I am sure that they will be excellent and I am very happy to be taking part in them,” he explained. “I am looking forward to delivering my live seminars on “The outlook for the economy and the housing market at all three super shows.”
As always, entry is free, all you have to do is register. You can learn more about the Online Landlord Investment Show by visiting the following website: www.landlordinvestmentshow.co.uk/all-2020-shows.
You can register for tomorrow’s free event, covering the Midlands and the North, here.
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The History of Drugs and Alcohol in Major League Baseball
The hard realities of a game as American as red juice, white lines, and Vida Blue
In 2007, the Mitchell Report shocked traditionalists who were appalled that drugs had corrupted the "pure" game of baseball. Nathan Corzine rescues the story of baseball's relationship with drugs from the sepia-toned tyranny of such myths. In Team Chemistry, he reveals a game splashed with spilled whiskey and tobacco juice from the day the first pitch was thrown. Indeed, throughout the game's history, stars and scrubs alike partook of a pharmacopeia that helped them stay on the field and cope off of it:
In 1889, Pud Galvin tried a testosterone-derived "elixir" to help him pile up some of his 646 complete games.
Sandy Koufax needed Codeine and an anti-inflammatory used on horses to pitch through his late-career elbow woes.
Players returning from World War II mainstreamed the use of the amphetamines they had used as servicemen.
Vida Blue invited teammates to cocaine parties, Tim Raines used the drug to stay awake on the bench, and Will McEnaney snorted it between innings.
Corzine also ventures outside the lines to show how authorities handled--or failed to handle--drug and alcohol problems, and how those problems both shaped and scarred the game. The result is an eye-opening look at what baseball's relationship with substances legal and otherwise tells us about culture, society, and masculinity in America.
"Nathan Michael Corzine goes past the mythology and digs deep to reveal a game splashed with spilled whiskey and tobacco stains from its origins, where substances of various stripes were valued for the supposed ability to help athletes play better."--Alternet
"A succinct, thoughtful, readable review of alcohol and drug abuse in baseball from 1870 to the present. Recommended." --Choice
"Corzine's well-crafted chronology of the history of drug and alcohol use in Major League Baseball is a good read for fans and scholars alike. Team Chemistry offers new insights and analytic modes to address both of baseball's substance problems--its problem with both legal and illegal drugs and its problem of relying on the romanticized memory of the sport, rather than the reality of its clubs and players."--Sport in American History
"Corzine presents a more nuanced meaning of professional baseball's post steroid era. . . . Books like this one can help guide both scholars and fans toward appreciation, understanding, and perhaps even reconciliation with the game's past."--Journal of Sport History
"Stimulating. Clearly the most comprehensive 'baseball and drugs' book that I've read or am aware of. There are other books that cover specific scandals, such as BALCO, but none that dig as deeply into the history of the relationship between baseball and drugs."--Mitchell Nathanson, author of A People's History of Baseball
"Team Chemistry is a fascinating and compelling story of drugs in Major League baseball. Utilizing a vast array of sources and with great insight, Corzine traces the use of both legal and illicit drugs in a sport always thought of as our National Pastime. In the process, we gain a more nuanced and far deeper understanding of the mythology surrounding baseball and American culture."--David K. Wiggins, author of The Unlevel Playing Field: A Documentary History of the African American Experience in Sport
Nathan Michael Corzine is an instructor in history at Coastal Carolina Community College.
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This file picture created on December 20, 2016 shows logo of WhatsApp. (Photo by AFP)
Facebook has chosen London as its base for a payment system on WhatsApp, its mobile messaging service confirmed Wednesday, highlighting the capital's attractiveness as a fintech hub despite Brexit strains.
The Financial Times said that WhatsApp would hire about 100 staff, with most of the required software engineers based in London but with others employed in Dublin.
"We're eager to work with some of the best technical and operational experts in both London and Dublin to take WhatsApp into its second decade," the group's chief operating officer Matt Idema said in an emailed statement to AFP.
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What makes Python different from a RADAR or LIDAR Detectors:
Python Detectors will detect signals from "all directions" (360 degrees), including Hidden, Reflected and Diffracted transmitted radio frequency signals from a stationary or mobile emergency service vehicles, that are nearby or obscured by buildings or other objects and therefore not in your direct line of sight.
Python Detectors are "Passive Detectors" and do not generate any transmitted radio frequency signals and therefore cannot be detected by other emergency service vehicles or detection devices.
R.A.D.A.R Detectors meaning (RAdio Detection And Ranging) use a "Active" superheterodyne receiver where the radar detector's receiver's local oscillator radiates slightly which could be detected by a Radar Detector detector.
Radar Detector Beams are Line of Sight and only operate in "One Direction". A Radar Detector needs an unobscured view of the targeting Radar Gun to alert the driver of a possible targeting event, by which time a Radar Detector alert could already be too late.
Python can virtually "See Around Corners"
L.I.D.A.R Detectors, meaning (LIght Detection And Ranging) are a newer speed detection device and use a pulsed laser light, where the Speed Guns uses light in extremely fast pulses to detect the drivers speed.
The LIDAR Beam is very narrow and over a distance of 300 Metres only expands approximately 1.8 Meters, whereby a Radar Beam can expand to approximately 26 Metres at a distance of 300 Metres.
Python Detectors are a R.F.P.D Detector meaning a Radio Frequency Power Detector and will provide the driver an audio and visual alert when it detects the transmitted signal from an emergency services Radio in the frequency range of 380-385 MHz.
Python Detectors do not rely on line of sight to trigger a detection alert so they can warn the driver of approaching, nearly or hidden Emergency Services Vehicles.
Python does not rely on "Line of Sight"
Why add a Python Detector to your existing RADAR or LIDAR system:
Python Detectors are not RADAR or LIDAR Detectors. Python Detectors do not rely on RADAR or LIDAR targeting to alert the driver of approaching, nearly hidden or hidden Emergency Services Vehicles. Python is a R.F.P.D Detector meaning a Radio Frequency Power Detector and will provide the driver an audio and visual alert when it detects an transmitted radio frequency signal in the frequency range 380-385 MHz. This frequency band is specifically allocated for emergency services radios which use the TETRA standard in the UK.
Python Detectors will provide a warning alert when they detect a transmitted signal from the Radio of an Emergency Services Vehicle. The Emergency Service Vehicle Radios constantly transmit their location to the network and a Python Detector will detect these transmissions. This means that a Python Detector can register a detection from an Emergency Service Vehicle which may not be involved in speed awareness detection and which is not in your direct line of sight.
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Python Detectors:
RADAR or LIDAR Detectors:
✔ Python Detectors do not need Line of Sight to operate.
X Radar and Lidar detection works based on Line of Sight.
✔ Python Detectors will detect Hidden, Reflected and Diffracted transmitted radio frequency signals obscured by objects and buildings.
X Radar and Lidar Detectors need an unobscured view of the targeting Radar Gun to alert the driver of a possible targeting event.
✔ Python Detectors are "Passive Detector" and do not generate any transmitted radio frequency signals which can be detected by other emergency service vehicles or detection devices.
X Radar Detectors use a "Active" superheterodyne receiver where the radar detector receivers local oscillator radiates slightly which could be detected by a Radar Detectors detector.
✔ Python Detectors in normal operation are not subject to false alerts as the receiver is designed only to detect the Radios of Emergency Service Vehicles in the frequency range of 380-385 MHz.
X Radar Detectors can be subjected to false alerts caused by some shop automatic door systems and other type of radar system such as vehicle blind spot and distant monitoring systems.
✔ Python Detectors can be powered from the Vehicles 12V DC auxiliary power socket or the internal battery. In both modes the detection performance is the same. Under normal use when using only the internal battery the operational mode is approximately 2.5 hours.
X Radar and LIDAR Detectors are mainly powered from the Vehicles 12V DC auxiliary power socket due to the power requirements needed for a good level of detection. Some battery powered Radar or LIDAR Detectors would have less detection performance and range.
✔ Python Detectors have a unique and fully integrated windscreen mounting bracket located at the rear of the detector for securely fitting the detector to the vehicles windscreen.
X Radar and LIDAR Detectors are mainly supplied with a separate windscreen mounting bracket that has little flexibility to cater for different mounting options.
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Student street style: bright & bold
Claudia Tsang
Sporting timeless denim, stripes and fall nested, over-sized cardigans, Kerenza is known by her friends and the Instagram community for her thrifted ensembles. Keeping her timeless pieces in a minimalistic fashion, she fuses the new and the old to create outfits adaptable through the interchange of seasons.
What's the story behind your outfit of the day?
I’m wearing these corduroy yellow shorts which are my favourite and super comfy and which I bought on sale at American Apparel. I also tied this blue shirt, which I thrifted, around my waist because I like denim and felt like I had to include it somehow. I also thrifted this [black] shirt and I found both of them in the men’s section. I ended up modifying this [black] shirt by cutting the sleeves off and then I added a pair of sunglasses that I got from Forever 21. I’m not wearing any jewellery though because jewellery makes me feel restricted.
Thrifting is becoming a more prominent trend in these later years. From your experience, what would be some advice to some other people?
Keep an open mind. Look in every section, men’s, children’s, women’s, because there are a lot of things you can alter to fit you even if it’s not your size.
Where do you get your style inspiration?
Honestly, I follow men’s fashion blogs, namely Peter Adrian. I also admire the way Jenn Im, also more famously known as Clothesencounters on YouTube, is able to pair different kinds of clothes. She has so many pieces that not many other people own and can pull them off in a different way.
Comfortable, simple, and casual. Comfort is important for me. I want to feel normal.
What are your top 3 closet essentials?
A denim jacket, a striped t-shirt and a pair of denim shorts.
What are some favourite places to shop at?
I go to the Goodwill in Newmarket frequently because it’s big and has a great selection. I also love Urban Outfitters and H&M because both these stores carry different thematic styles and pieces so I can really invest in things that are more versatile to dress up in different ways. But I think that it doesn’t really matter what store your clothes are from as long as you like it. I’d buy a shirt from Wal-Mart if I walked passed it and liked it.
What is something that everyone should invest in, right here, right now?
Everyone should try to own something that no one else has, like an ugly cardigan that doesn’t look bad when you put it on.
What would you say is the biggest fashion offence?
Flared jeans – they just don’t look nice. [Disclaimer: I don’t like them but I’m not saying that everyone who wears flared jeans don’t look nice!]
Any last words?
“Wear what you like and dress for yourself. Even if people think the article of clothes themselves look bad, you can still wear them well. A lot of people are scared to wear what they like but when they do, it turns out that sometimes people like things you think they won’t like.”
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Quest Academy was established under the name Creative Children's Academy in 1982 to provide a dynamic learning environment for gifted children. Our founder, Helene Bartz, had a vision for impacting the lives of gifted children after she realized the lack of gifted services in more traditional settings such as public schools in the area. Bartz, along with the founding families, knew that bright children would benefit from a mission-driven, intentional community that would support the gifted and talented learner.
Quest Academy opened its doors with 11 students and two faculty members. Classrooms were multi-age. The program was developed to meet the interest of the children rather than structured to a set curriculum. Creative Children's Academy was, even during its early years, an appealing educational setting. At the heart of its success was a talented and creative staff.
Full accreditation was awarded by ISACS in 1988. In recognition of its opportunities, the school's
enrollment had expanded to 175 students by 1991.
In 1993, however, the Creative Children's Academy faced an unanticipated crossroads. The park district that had been leasing an aging and leaking facility to CCA decided to raze the building. The then current Head of School announced he was taking another job. Facing an uncertain future, the school and its Board worked valiantly to find a solution, and they did. Two administrators agreed to share the Head of School position. The Board purchased Quest's current home, the former Palatine Public Library; and the park district agreed to delay razing their building until construction of Quest's new building was complete.
In January 1994, the school moved into the remodeled public library and began to enjoy its new academic environment. While experiencing some major additions and renovations, this building remains the hub of Quest's current campus. With finances controlled, an attractive facility, and strong program and leadership, the school received its ISACS re-accreditation in 1994 with accolades going to the administration and Board for their hard work in pulling the school out of its earlier crisis.
Because of the vision and focus resulting from good strategic planning, the Creative Children's Academy went well beyond simply surviving its early growing pains. In 1999 the school's name was changed to Quest Academy. That same year a capital campaign funded the addition of a $2.4 million gymnasium and performing arts wing. Several years later, a new capital campaign resulted in the acquisition of additional land and the adjoining shopping plaza. As a result of that, our West Campus opened to great fanfare in 2012 with additional green space for outdoor learning. Now Quest can point with pride to its years of meeting the social, emotional, and academic needs of gifted children. Although the words have been revised over those three decades, the core values remain unchanged — institutional independence, belief in the goodness of each individual, and deep understanding of each and every step of childhood and adolescence. Its mission, too, remains constant.
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Belief Statement
WE BELIEVE THIS ABOUT GIFTEDNESS:
Giftedness is exceptional intellectual, physical, creative, and/or affective capacity that can be transformed into extraordinary ability.
Giftedness is domain-specific—it may occur predominantly in one or more domains, such as mathematics, science, the arts, or language—but can be enhanced in all domains.
Giftedness is best identified and cultivated by means of thorough and multifaceted assessment.
Giftedness may involve asynchronous development and does not preclude exceptionalities.
Giftedness is nurtured by an environment that provides continuous intellectual stimulation and creative engagement within a community of like-minded peers and supportive adults.
WE BELIEVE THIS ABOUT LEARNING:
Learning is a critical process to growth and development.
Learning is integral to a healthy and productive life.
Learning requires taking risks, challenging one’s ideas and beliefs, and putting forth effort.
Learning is most effective when it involves the intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and creative domains.
Learning can be catalyzed by competition but must be measured relative to the self.
WE BELIEVE THIS ABOUT TEACHING GIFTED:
Curriculum that first emphasizes conceptual understandings and applications facilitates the subsequent successful retention of discrete knowledge and specific skills.
Assessment that is differentiated, and involves ongoing and meaningful feedback facilitates the learning process.
Learning environments that provide interaction with other gifted students promote intellectual stimulation and healthy socialization.
Learning experiences that involve challenge, problem solving, and reflection ensure greater student engagement and intellectual risk-taking.
The most effective teachers have expertise in gifted education and can differentiate curriculum, assessment, learning environments and learning experiences.
Quest Academy provides gifted children with a challenging curriculum and a nurturing environment.
Our program emphasizes sound character along with scholarship and creativity in both the academics and the arts.
The Quest community values the individuality of each child and encourages each to strive for personal excellence.
"My daughter graduated this past year from Quest. Thankfully, we found the school when she was in first grade. I can not say enough about the faculty and staff at Quest. They have laid an incredible foundation for her not only academically but morally as well. The Quest community is an amazing community of dedicated teachers, children and parents who highly value education and character development. Thank you Quest!"
- Quest Academy Parent
Quest Academy is committed to exploring and embracing diversity in our learning community.
We believe that all members of the school community are responsible for advancing an understanding of and cultivating respect for the dignity and uniqueness of every individual.
We define diversity as including people who are different from each other in myriad ways including: age, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, ability, race, ethnicity, and culture.
We recognize a person with cultural competence as one who shows respect for those differences, as well as for differences in thoughts, ideas, perspectives, and understandings.
We affirm that developing the diversity of our community and the cultural competence of each person in it will serve Quest Academy’s mission and strengthen its students’ ability to thrive in a culturally-diverse world.
Quest Academy will design and implement a curriculum to support diversity and cultural competence within our learning community. The progress of diversity initiatives at Quest Academy will be measured by 1) sustaining continuous effort and 2) monitoring transparency and accountability among faculty, staff, parents, and students.
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FICCI FLO Interactive Session With Barkha Dutt at Park Hyatt, Hyderabad
Hyderabad, February 04, 2020……..Well known Indian Television Journalist, Author, Columnist Barkha Dutt was in the city at the invitation of FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO)m Hyderabad Chapter. She was invited to address 200 plus member of FLO Hyderabad Chapter “Changing Nature of Indian Media”.
Prior to her interaction with FLO Hyderabad Chapter members, she interacted with the media.
Addressing the media when asked about Elections in Delhi and what are predictions, replying to question she said, one thing I learnt with over twenty years of experience in Journalism is never to predict elections. It looks like Kejriwal has an advantage. People vote differently in state and central elections. On these lines also, Kejriwal seems to have an advantage, she said
Giving her views on CAA and NRC, the veteran journalist said, “I am against putting religious filters. NRC is actually weaponising the CAA”, she said
I am not India’s first war journalist is being ciruculated. In fact my mother Prabha Dutt is. During her time there were no jobs for women in Journalism. She first started reporting crime and ended up as a war journalist, she shared. My mother influenced who I become, she added.
I was on a peak of a mountain in my broadcast journalism career. Now I shifted to Online space. As an online media venture, I am now building a new mountain. Many broadcast veteran journalists Karan Thapar, Vikram Chandra have shifted to this space.
Time has come to pay to read articles on online space. Washington Post and New York Times are already doing this Barkha shared while describing how media houses on going through financial crisis.
Speaking about electronic media in India, Barkha said, it is going through the darkest face. The space for reporting is shrunk. Media houses are exhausted on ideas on making money to survive. Nobody is willing to pay to watch news., she added
There is no money in the news media. The news media is in crisis now, she said.
Children need to be taught about media. Media literacy must be made part of curriculum. Because media is powerful, children should be able to judge media from wrong influences. There should be a class in the school which must show a news program upon which students need to debate to get to understand how media works, Barkha explained.
My first book The Unquiet Land is doing well. I am coming out with ananother book on “Failures of the Opposition Parties in India”. This book will be out this year, she shared.
She rubbished tukde, tukde narratives being propagated. Dissenting opinion is described now as anti national, which is very sad she added
Rajdeep and me are good friends. Though we three including Arnab worked together, I don’t have any connections with him now, she shared.
In India today some are manufacturing TV narratives of patriotism, Barkha said.
She told the gathering as well as budding journalists to take advantage of technology to tell their side of the stories. Speaking about protests in Delhi by women, she said when women raise voice governments listen. At the same when men protest, governments use force. So more and more women must come out to raise their voice against anything that they feel strong about it, Barkha said.
Talking about her entry into politics, it was true that at one point of time I want to take a plunge. But, after close watch of certain developments and loosing of freedom I went back on it she shared.
Barkha told women gathering at the FLO interaction to find some ways to live their passion.Giving her opening remarks at the press conference and later at the session, Sona Chatwani, Chairperson of FLO Hyderabad said, the Media Canvass in India is changing rapidly. The industry is confronted with many challenges such as Credibility, Fake News, Speed, Technology, Digitisation, Disruption, Armchair Reporting, Paid News menace and many more. The breaking news has become big farce. The trust factor has vanished. There is no more news, it is only views. Journalism is no more a service, it is a business today. There is a race for TRPs.
Particularly, Indian television industry is undergoing a seismic shift. They have operational, technological challenges. The pace at which the technological changes are taking place, that finding the right balance between addressing today’s daily operational challenges and planning for the next big thing can be a struggle. There is an urge for fresh and original content.
Today’s generation want to catch-up TV on a laptop, download a phone app on the move engage with content on a tablet. They want to consume news digitally while on the move.
They want different experiences on each platform. They want original content and content of different falvours. Original content is the king. Within the original content Video content is the king. They want it all on their personal schedules. The appetite of the viewers is increasing and people are not satisfied with the conventional broadcasting only. Broadcasters need to provide their content on all possible carriage ways. New media including IPTV, mobile TV, YouTube, and the like, would complement traditional broadcasting.
Today millennials in other words also known as screenagers, have a lot of options. They want to consume news on the go. Youtube is challenging Television. It is emerging a TV. We want to learn from the expert the industry, its trends and what is in store for us, she said.
Brakha;s gutsy coverage made her a household name especially women. Today’s topic is a most significant to all of us today.Speaking on the initiatives of FLO, Sona Chatwani informed that the initiative of skilling and training of economically backgward and marginalized women of Dhoolpet Community is paying rich dividends. The erstwhile toddy sellers without any skills and exposure are now standing on their own feet. We trained them in Pickle making. They are slowly emerging as grassroot entrepreneurs, looking to work outside, sell or work from homes, start small catering services.
Our efforts, adds Sona Chatwani, in Phase 1 has been successful as 32 ladies from this community were trained in pickle making and given opportunities to sell through FLO orders. We connected them to supermarkets, they were given a stall in StyleTatva, FLO Hyderabad’s signature exhibition. 15 of them received microloans from banks, while some others have been shortlisted to receive loans. During the last month we categorized 158 enthusiastic women into 7 groups and their training kick started on the 1st of this month as scheduled in the areas of Cooking, Computer basics, Beauty, Mehendi application and others. Coconut carts were gifted to two women who were also trained to handle the serving of coconuts. 54 ladies are also being taught the skill of jute bag making. The machines for the same have been purchased and training will star this week, she added.
FLO is invited to participate in Bio Asia 2020 by the Telangana Govt. including a special invitation to the global women leaders session, “Women in Life Sciences, Health and Tech: Journey from Aspire to Inspire”. Later in the month, we are supporting a conference the business of sustainable luxury handicrafts organised by Craft Stories under the Mango Tree, Sona shared.
The big questions we have in our mind are can the digital revolution save Indian journalism? What is to be done to restore that public trust in Journalism? What is the role of public in countering the fake news menace? What can we do to it make Journalism work for the social good like in the past especially during the Indian freedom struggle? And we want to find answers from this session, Sona Chatwani stated.
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Home About Us News Chief Executive Update - December 2020
Chief Executive Update - December 2020
As we approach the end of 2020, there is great optimism and enthusiasm about the year ahead.
We are particularly buoyed by RASNSW recently announcing that the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show will proceed from April 1-12. We look forward to Sydney Royal being a huge success and that all agricultural Shows around Australia return bigger and better in 2021.
In further positive news, the RASV recently received confirmation that our application for a Federal Funding Grant has been formally approved. The Federal Minister for Agriculture, The Hon. David Littleproud MP made the announcement that the Royal Melbourne Show was one of 77 Victorian shows that would receive funding as part of the Federal Governments Supporting Agricultural Shows and Field Days program. The media release link is provided for your reference.
In another big step forward for the events industry, the Victorian Government recently announced a Public Events Framework to enable event organisers to deliver COVID-Safe events for Victorians to enjoy.
With the easing of the COVID-19 restrictions, we have seen increased activity onsite at Melbourne Showgrounds. The recent opening of the Disney Outdoor Cinema has been very popular with sessions during December already Sold out.
We have taken advantage of the restricted visitor access in recent months and commenced further upgrades to the Victoria Pavilion. Our audio-visual partner, Encore Event Solutions are installing new equipment including projectors, large screens, an upgraded PA system and bespoke lighting. This highly flexible arrangement will elevate the Victoria Pavilion as one of Melbourne’s most impressive function venues that can cater for 1,300 guest banquet style.
In early January, the RASV would usually be involved in the Stock & Land Beef Week as facilitators of the RASV Heifer Challenge. Due to the uncertainty of COVID restrictions and in particular the movement of people intra and interstate we have chosen to postpone our involvement until 2022. I wish Stud Beef Victoria and the Committee all the very best for the 2021 Stock & Land Beef Week and I look forward to us working together again in the future.
In this past fortnight, RASV Directors Matt Coleman, Jason Ronald OAM and Dr Catherine Ainsworth and I have hosted meetings with the Chairs of RASV Competition Committees and Industry Advisory Groups. It was an opportunity to acknowledge their contribution to the RASV and to provide a forum for feedback and discussion. It was particularly pleasing to hear their positivity and enthusiasm about our vision for Melbourne Showgrounds and the plans for the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show.
This year has been remarkably challenging and I am most grateful for the support and understanding of our staff and extremely proud of what we have delivered and achieved considering the circumstances.
There is great optimism about the year ahead, particularly as we look forward to finalising our vision to shape Our Showgrounds, Our Future and once again hold events for Victorians to enjoy including the 2021 Royal Melbourne Show.
The RASV administration office will close for an extended period from 12 noon Friday 18 December 2020 and will reopen at 9am on Monday 18 January 2021.
Thank you for your ongoing support and I wish you and your families the very best for the festive season and the new year. Brad Jenkins Chief Executive Officer
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Cars We Remember column: Six generations of the popular Chevy El Camino pickup
Greg Zyla
Q: Hi Greg, I read a lot about the muscle cars of the 1960s and am wondering about the history of the Chevy El Camino as it relates to drive trains and engine horsepower. Can you give some history? Thanks and any other info on the El Camino line is appreciated.
- Ernie W., Danville, Pennsylvania
A: Ernie, I’m happy to help. And I’m going to include a little bit of Ford Ranchero information as a comparison because the Ranchero was El Camino’s main competitor.
The El Camino began with its first generation that only spanned two years of 1959 and 1960. Then, after a three model year layoff, Chevy came back with the intermediate size El Camino from 1964 to 1987, including generations two through six. Both the El Camino and Ranchero are classic “car/pickup” vehicles and both became more popular with collectors as the years clicked by.
When introduced in 1959, Chevy’s new “half-car/half-truck” had a good first year of sales. Built on the 119-inch wheelbase two-door Chevy Brookwood station wagon chassis with BelAir livery outside and a Biscayne interior, Chevy surprised Ford’s ’59 Ranchero with better overall sales of 22,246 to 14,169, respectively. Considering Ford’s first Ranchero came out in 1957 and sold well at 21,706 vehicles, it surprised everyone who followed this novel car/truck market.
As for the engine and drivetrain combos on that first ever ’59 El Camino, there were many to choose from. Included were three engines including the standard 135-horse, 235-inch Stovebolt inline-6, while optional were two V8s ala the 283 small-block V8 or the powerful 348 big-block V8. Numerous V8 versions were available, with the tri-power three two barrel 348 its highest power producer at 335 horses.
However, most notable for ’59 was the different 283’s a consumer could order. The small block 283 was offered in a 185-horse two-barrel version, followed by a single four barrel at 230 horses. Next was a rare dual-quad two four-barrel 283 putting out 270 horsepower. If that wasn’t enough, how about a 290-horse fuel injected 283? Yes, four different versions of the popular small-block. These engine options made the ’59 El Camino very special as the fuel injected version is very rare, as is the dual-quad 283. Both bring very good money at the national car auctions.
The 1960 El Camino, however, completely stunned the auto world as its sales plummeted and ended up in a reversal of the prior year. Ford turned the tables as they went from full size to the new, very small Falcon-based Ford Ranchero at a much lower price. The El Camino sold just 14,163 units versus the Falcon Ranchero’s 21,027 number. The engines were similar in ’60 although the fuel injection versions were gone. An economy six at 110 horses joined the power list.
Unlike Ford, which continued production on many platforms through 1979 and seven generations, Chevy did not make an El Camino in 1961 to 1963 fully aware of Ford’s downsizing success with its new Falcon Ranchero. Most felt Chevy’s decision to pull the full-size El Camino from production was due to the poor 1960 sales, while others say that Chevy was simply retooling to bring El Camino back as a Chevelle intermediate. Turns out the retooling insiders were correct.
Chevrolet re-entered the car/truck market with its new 1964 El Camino based on the intermediate Chevelle line and competing now with Ford’s new intermediate Fairlane based Ranchero.
As for the muscle car engines and transmissions, the 327 V8 took over as its top power maker when the El Camino returned in 1964. The 300-horse 327 was available, and other engines included the 283 up to 220 horses and the inline-6 in 194-inch, 120 horse and 230 inch, 155 horse. In 1965, the engines were similar and transmissions included manual three and four speeds and powerglide automatics.
Things really moved forward concerning the El Camino beginning in 1966 right on through 1970. The ’66 and ’67 396 El Caminos were sibling to its Chevelle coupe SS396, including all of the powerful big blocks but without official SS badges. In ’68, Chevy officially released an SS396 El Camino and these El Camino models are popular attractions at the car shows and area drag strips. My favorite is the 1970 El Camino SS454 with 450 horses connected to either a Turbo-400 automatic or Muncie 4-speed.
Overall, Chevy’s El Camino outlasted the Ford Ranchero by quite a few years, with the Ranchero ending in 1979 while the El Camino and its sixth generation lasted until 1987. For the record, my favorite Ranchero is the 1968 Torino-based 428 Cobra Jet.
So there you have it Ernie, the Chevy El Camino history in less than 1,000 words. Thanks for your letter.
Greg Zyla writes weekly for More Content Now and Gannett Co. Inc. Contact him at greg@gregzyla.com or at 303 Roosevelt St., Sayre, PA 18840.
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Nitish likely to take oath as CM on Monday
Nitish Kumar may take oath as Bihar chief minister for a fourth successive term next week but the date has not been finalised yet, a close aide said on Thursday.
However, speculation is rife in political circles that he will be sworn in on Monday, the day 'Bhaiyya Dooj' festival will be celebrated, as it is considered an auspicious day.
He will visit the state party headquarters later Thursday to meet the newly elected MLAs and other Janata Dal-United functionaries.
Raj Bhavan sources said they have not received any communication about when the swearing-in ceremony will take place.
Before he is sworn-in as the chief minister again, Nitish Kumar has to tender his resignation to the governor.
The newly elected MLAs of the National Democratic Alliance are yet to meet formally and elect Kumar as their leader.
However, with top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strongly endorsing Kumar as the chief minister, there are no doubts over a fourth straight term for him in the high office.
Chief Electoral Officer H R Srinivas, meanwhile, submitted the list of winning candidates in the assembly elections to Governor Phagu Chauhan at Raj Bhavan.
BIHAR 2020
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Play for a Day – Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When and where is Play for a Day?
A: January 6th, 2019 at Billinghurst Middle School 6685 Chesterfield Ln, Reno, NV 89523. Check-in opens at 12:00pm, rehearsals begin at 2:00pm, with a performance following at 6:00pm. The concert will last about 45 minutes.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: $30 per person, due by the registration deadline of January 1st.
Q: Do I need to register in advance?
A: Yes. The registration deadline for participants is January 1st, and no exceptions will be made. Anyone can come watch from the audience at 6pm.
Q: What is the purpose of Play for a Day?
A: Play for a Day is a creative outlet for musicians of all levels in our community. Through small and large group rehearsals, people will get a chance to interact, connect, and experience a day of making music together. All proceeds from the event will go to school music programs in our area.
Q: What ages are allowed to participate?
A: All ages! If you can play the music, you can come! We hope to see a wide mixture of kids and adults from our community. Participants under the age of 15 must have a designated adult with them on site for the duration of the event.
Q: What instruments are allowed to participate?
A: All orchestral instruments: violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba & percussion. (Sorry, no saxophones or piano.)
Q: Do I need to bring my own instrument?
A: Yes. Instruments will not be provided, except for minimal percussion. If you need to rent an instrument, we recommend contacting a local music store.
Q: I play percussion. Can I participate? Do I need my own instruments?
A: Yes, we need percussionists too! However, we will only provide a limited number of percussion instruments. We will give priority to percussionists who are able to bring their own instruments.
Q: Do I need to bring my own music on January 6th?
A: Yes. Participants will need to print and bring their music with them. Music can be downloaded here: https://www.renophil.com/play-for-a-day-music/
Q: I see there are “A, B, and C” versions of the music. How do I know which part to learn and play?
A: This is up to you. A is the original part, just as the composer wrote it. B is a little simpler, and C is the most basic arrangement. Pick the part you are most comfortable with and will have the most fun with! You can mix and match between pieces too, if you want. For seating reasons, you need to stay with the same instrument for the whole day, but you can choose different levels of difficulty for each piece.
Q: I play violin. How do I know if I play 1st or 2nd violin parts?
A: To have the most amount of flexibility, we ask if possible, you learn both parts. If you have a strong preference, you may self-select which part you feel more comfortable playing.
Q: Should string players do the printed bowings?
A: We’re not going to try to match up bowings this year. With all the different levels, it would be pretty tricky! Make sure to have a pencil at rehearsal though, in case things are added at that time. For now, practice the parts using whatever bowings are comfortable for you.
Q: I play a woodwind or brass instrument. How do I know if I should play the 1st or 2nd part?
Q: What if I am comfortable with 3 or 4 of the songs, but not all of them?
A: If there is a song(s) you are not comfortable playing by January 6th, you are welcome to sit and listen to the music around you and rest during that song.
Q: What if the weather is bad on January 6th?
A: Winters are unpredictable in Nevada. We hope the sun will be shining, but if it’s not, we reserve the right to cancel the event by 5pm on January 5th. Registration fees are non-refundable.
Q: What do my registration fees go toward?
A: The proceeds for this event go toward supporting the WCSD music programs.
Q: My friend might want to sign up too. Is space limited?
A: The more the merrier! We do not anticipate the need to turn anyone away.
Q: I see there is a concert at 6:00pm. Who can attend? Is it free?
A: Anyone is welcome to the concert! Invite your friends and family to come hear you jam with the Reno Phil. The concert is free of charge, but donations are welcomed and 100% will go to the WCSD music programs.
Q: Will there be food available?
A: We will have snacks, water & coffee available. You are also welcome (and encouraged) to bring your own snacks and water bottles.
Q: Where should I park?
A: Use the school parking lot or neighborhood street parking. There are no meters or restricted parking in this area.
Q: Is Billinghurst Middle School ADA accessible?
A: Yes. The school is fully accessible and there are no stairs, elevators, or ramps to navigate.
Have another question? Email heather@renophil.com or call us at 775-323-6393.
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Teachers seeking waiver to lift standardized, regents testing requirements
New $125 million ‘Gigafactory’ coming to Henrietta, will create more than 300 jobs
Fed’s Brainard warns US economy may slow, urges more support
by: CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, Associated Press
FILE- In this June 14, 2018, file photo Federal Reserve Board Governor Lael Brainard participates in an open meeting in Washington. Brainard warned Tuesday, July 14, 2020, that the U.S. economy appears to be slowing after an initial burst of recovery and called for the Fed to take aggressive steps to spur growth. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard warned Tuesday that the U.S. economy appears to be slowing after an initial burst of recovery and called for the Fed to take aggressive steps to bolster growth.
Brainard said that hiring and consumer spending bounced back more strongly than expected in May and June. But that rebound mostly reflected a rapid reopening of restaurants, bars and other businesses in many states, she said, and those reopenings have since caused ongoing spikes in viral infections that could reverse much of that progress.
Brainard is an influential “dove” on the Fed’s board, which means she typically prioritizes keeping interest rates low to support jobs and worries less about inflation. She said that a worsening viral outbreak now or in the fall could cause a “double-dip” recession in which the economy shrinks again after expanding.
“Rolling flare-ups or a broad second wave of the virus may lead to widespread social distancing—whether mandatory or voluntary—which could weigh on the pace of the recovery and could even presage a second dip in activity,” Brainard said. “Some high-frequency indicators tracked by Federal Reserve Board staff … suggest that the strong pace of improvement in May and the first half of June may not be sustained.”
Brainard’s warning comes as California’s governor has reimposed a broad business shutdown in that state in response to a jump in new cases of the coronavirus. Several other states, including Florida and Texas, are also reversing their efforts to reopen their economies. Confirmed case counts are rising in at least 38 states.
Brainard said in virtual remarks to the National Association for Business Economics that Fed policy should do more to boost the economy. She noted that “forward guidance,” in which the Fed explicitly indicates when it might make changes to its interest rate policies, “constitutes a vital way” that the Fed could support the economy. The Fed previously used such policies after the 2008-2009 recession, in an effort to give businesses and consumers more certainty about future interest rates.
As an example of forward guidance, the Fed could indicate that it will refrain from lifting its benchmark short-term interest rate from its current level of nearly zero until inflation returned to the central bank’s 2% target, she said.
Other Fed officials have also said that the resurgence of the coronavirus has threatened the economy. Robert Kaplan, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, said last week that rising hospitalization and death rates are “having a chilling effect on economic growth.”
Brainard cited the stubbornly high number of people that are requesting unemployment benefitseach week, which has been stuck at close to 1.4 million for several weeks, as evidence that economy’s improvement may have slowed.
Fed policymakers may also want to consider targeting near-zero interest rates on short- and medium-term bonds, Brainard said, a groundbreaking policy that the Fed hasn’t used before but that has been pursued by central banks in Japan an Australia.
Still, Brainard said that Fed officials would likely need to carry out more analysis before adopting such a policy, known as yield curve control. Fed policymakers discussed yield curve control at itsJune meeting but few officials appeared to support such an approach.
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UNILAG Staff Kills Self With Poisonous Substance
Rockcity FM, September 13, 2019 September 13, 2019 , NEWS, Idi Araba, Spokesman of Lagos State Police Command Bala Elkana, Sunday Meshioye, University of Lagos (UNILAG), 0
A staff of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has committed suicide.
Sunday Meshioye, according to witnesses at the university drank sniper brand of insecticide, shortly after he faced a disciplinary panel of the institution on Wednesday.
He was rushed to the health centre of the university, and later moved to the university teaching hospital at Idi Araba, where he died.
Spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, Bala Elkana, says the universities authorities are yet to formally report the incident to the Police
But he confirmed the incident, and says that the late UNILAG staff was a driver in the sociology department of the institution.
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RoostersTV | Dylan Napa
Thu 22 Jun 2017, 10:40 AM
Napa 'comes of age' on game's biggest stage
Martin Gabor, National Correspondent, NRL.com
Maroons skipper Cameron Smith has lauded front-rower Dylan Napa for his outstanding contribution in Game Two as Queensland levelled the State of Origin series with an 18-16 win at ANZ Stadium.
In just his second Origin appearance, Napa took it upon himself to rattle the Blues with a couple of telling shots on clubmates Mitchell Pearce and Boyd Cordner setting the tone early.
The 24-year-old firebrand finished the game with 119 metres and 30 tackles and emerged as the new leader of the pack with the representative futures of veterans Matt Scott (knee), Nate Myles (elbow) and Sam Thaiday (dropped) up in the air.
"He was outstanding," Smith said after the game.
"It was a pretty good performance for his second game. His first one, I thought he was pretty good in his debut match, and to come down here… his second stint was just tremendous for us and we needed that.
"We needed someone out there to get us going forward to get guys like JT (Johnathan Thurston), Coops (Cooper Cronk) and Billy [Slater] some momentum to do the things that they did.
"He achieved that against an outstanding forward pack of the opposition. If he continues those performances then he'll wear a Maroon jersey for a long time."
Queensland coach Kevin Walters didn't mince his words when asked about Napa's performance.
"I really thought he came of age in that second stint," Walters said.
"He's a young forward that we've thrown in there to try to stand up to the NSW pack and it was a pretty dominant display from him in the second period. He'll get a lot of confidence out of that heading into Game Three.
"It's not easy [because] he's only a young fella, and as Cameron knows, through that middle, you can't hide. He really put his hand up and said 'give me the ball and I'll do something for you'."
After being dominated through the middle in Game One, Queensland's revamped forward pack got the job done with their debutants leaving an impression on Walters.
The likes of Jarrod Wallace, Coen Hess and Tim Glasby all played their part; a job made easier by the fact they were playing alongside some of the game's all-time greats.
"I was really excited for them because they got an opportunity to play with Cameron, Billy, Cooper Cronk and Johnathan Thurston in his last Origin series," Walters said.
"For me, if I was a young player coming through and I got the opportunity to do that, I think I'd be busting my arse to make sure I did everything I could to make sure these boys get the opportunity to showcase their skills."
This article first appeared on NRL.COM
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Vampire the Requiem
Shadowplay International
Cape Town Requiem VSS
Open Game · 1 member
SPI Discussion
Werewolf the Forsaken
Hunter the Vigil
Demon the Descent
Cross-Genre
By Jess OOC, March 23, 2015 in Vampire the Requiem
Jess OOC 2
Location: Missouri, USA
Malachite, when you get your VSS done and approved, please post it here.
The Story Guide 12
Supporting Character
Organization: SPI
Domain: Cape Town (Online at rpgpost.com)
Genre: Vampire: The Requiem
VST: Malachite Drake (PM me on the forums to get ahold of me)
VSS Publication: 03/31/2015
STYLE OF PLAY
Physical: 3
Mental: 3
Social: 5
Action: 3
Character Development: 5
Darkness: 4
Drama: 4
Intrigue: 4
Manners: 3
Mystery: 3
Pacing: 3
Each of the above operates on a scale of 1-5 . 1 means that the element in question will rarely be present, 3 meaning it will regularly be present, and 5 meaning it will always be present.
VENUE DESCRIPTION
Mood: Tangled Webs
Old Guard vs. Modern Kindred
Intricate Schemes
The Consequences of Power
Pre-colonization (Distant Past-1652)
Kindred have existed in the Cape Town region long before European colonization came. The Circle of the Crone in the area claim that Cape Town was a Kindred stronghold long before Romans ever stepped foot in Africa and certainly well before the time of Longinus. This is, of course, heresy to the Lancea Sanctum, whom maintain that the Cape Town area was originally settled by a faction of outcast Kindred that were exiled to the farthest point of the Dark Continent for some unspeakable crime by one of Longinus' disciples. The Crone enjoy coming up with wild tales of what their so-called outcast forebearers could have done to have rankled the Sanctum, but most just to annoy the local priests when they're bored.
The Dutch (1652-1795)
Once the Dutch were firmly established in the region, the Lancea Sanctum followed in the shadows of the deeply religious colonists. They spent nearly a century converting or killing the native inhabitants of the area, targeting the isolated cults in order to weaken the hold of the pagan Kindred over the area. This war had bloody costs on both sides, though most of the direct fighting was done in the borderlands around the colony. The few Invictus that had travelled with the Sanctum were there as military support, a House and several Thorned Wreath vassals, intent on ensuring a new foothold of Invictus/Sanctum power in Africa. Some whispers still persist to this night that thier "noble" calling was an escape before exile or execution in Denmark for unspecified crimes.
Rule Britannia (1795-1989)
The shift from Dutch to British control of the Cape Town colony was marked also by the destruction of the original Invictus House that had settled the area. The Crone, citing cultural lineage through the original cults in the area, and Carthians alike claim credit for the Blackest Night, the one night in 1804 when every Invictus and Lancea Sanctum member within a hundred miles of the Cape Town colony was destroyed. For the next decade, European Kindred from a number of countries, most notably Holland, France, and Britain, would pour into the coastal town, attempting to reassert control. Finally, a British member of the Invictus, a Gangrel sent from London to quell the chaos, managed to do just that. She brought with her nearly a dozen progeny spawned in a careful expansion of her power over a century, and the brood hunted the night until the debt of vitae from the Blackest Night had been extracted in equal measure from the entrenched Crone and the newly prominent Carthians in the area. After over a century more of terror, the Crone retreated completely from the area and the Carthians surrendered all domains within the colony save for those areas that exclusively housed slaves or freed non-whites. The colony settled into a mostly peaceful dictatorship under the iron fist of Prince Deborah.
The New World (1989-Present)
Prince Deborah finally surrendered herself to the need for torpor shortly before the official end of apartheid. Many whisper that this was more to do with her refusal to adopt the modern mortal morals and ideals of equality, others simply hold that she had been active for nearly three centuries already and her blood was dangerously thick. Either way, her torpor had a number of unexpected effects on the Cape Town principality. The first was her appointment of a Ventrue Invictus, Baron Victor del Mar to the position of Prince, instead of one of her own numerous brood in the region. Del Mar was, in fact, imported from London only a few years earlier at the Prince's request. He has officially ruled Cape Town for a quarter century now, but the true heart of Kindred power immediately shifted away from the throne the moment Deborah was in the earth. The Carthians have managed to regain much lost ground in the city since Del Mar's ascension and even the Crone have made cautious appearances at both Court and other Elysiums in the decades since the Gangrel Prince's retirement.
At the turn of the century, the Dragons finally made (an official) appearance in the South African tip as well, petitioning del Mar for a large domain within the city to establish an academy. Del Mar granted the request and has been a staunch supporter of the Order's efforts, creating a strong personal alliance with the newest Covenant in the Cape Town.
The history here is still a work in progress. I've tried to put up most of the broad strokes but leave lots of room for the players to insert their PCs or important NPCs from their backgrounds into the fabric of history for Cape Town. Please post up any questions, suggestions, or requests and I'll update the history as we go along. Once we hit go-time for the game, the history will be set. Any additions or modifications after that must be able to fit within the posted framework.
I'm loving what I'm seeing. Assuming that DST-Dawn signs off on this, I'm perfectly happy with it as the High-Approval person.
Dawn OOC 57
Legendary Character
Location: Kansas City
I am happy to approve it and I'm willing to leave it open for PC injection into the history.
Then by the power of Greyskull... er, um, as MST I declare it APPROVED.
St Nerd Rage 1
Dawns the DST? Why am i having flash backs?
ImperialEagle 0
Hello Cape Town
Would it be ok if I spruiked my plans for a Ventrue Dynasty here? An international dynasty would be awesome
Kaoleth 4
Quick query. I had been under the impression that the Circle of the Crone as a covenant only formed within the last two centuries as a direct resistance of the Lances pressure on Kindred. Just that it makes it sort of hard for them to have been killing crone Cults for a century 30 or 40 Years before the Crone actually began as a Covenant. Is the Crone in this instance just referencing non Lance Natives that were later on Lumped under the umbrella of "Crone" or ?
EDIT: Wing. Jinx.
My only problem with the history is it places the Crone in South Africa before they came into existence.
The Crone are the second youngest of the covenants, less than two hundred years old.
Sure, it's conceivable that a handful of Crone would have risked the journey to Cape Town, but as a newly established Covenant; they would have to be politically suicidal to attempt violent coup so far away from their tentative power base in central Europe; it's contrary to what they were doing at the time (which was acting as an underground rail road).
OOC: Samuel Holland 2
Wing - Did the Crone get a reflavour in 2.0? Cause in 1.0 they were the oldest covenant.... even predating the Invictus...
Pretty much everything got a reflavour in 2e.
Hmmmm.... rereading covenants
In the 1e, they were around during the fall of Rome (well, Crúac was, it absorbed Veneficia).
But both Crúac and the Circle are new in 2e, coming from the Lancevictus oppression of outsiders and heathens and heretics.
Which is why my concept of "Crone before there were Crone" is a doable thing. It's an approval, particularly in my case, but it's doable.
The only 1e Cam character that I am aware of that was Crone before there were Crone was The Anima.
Sorry guys! I didn't catch this change (and I think it's kinda dumb), but I'll adjust the VSS sometime in the next couple of days.
No worries. I'm still adjusting to 2e myself.
Harakani 4
Well, unless there was a local 'covenant' of outcasts that later joined the Crone en-masse. My understanding is that how the Crone formed (from small disparate groups joining into a larger international covenant).
The Crone would then be claiming the deeds of the proto-Crone as their own. The VSS would stand.
Maybe, and maybe not. Which is why I was asking for a clarification. I know Wing needs to know this stuff so that he can finish writing up his history. As we said, just wanted clarification or something. =)
Yeah, that's what I was going to go with, a group that was banished and then joined the Crone when it formed. It's an easy fix. I'll adjust some of the language in the VSS later today.
Do you have an email address we can send histories, CCDs and character sheets to?
You can PM them to me on the forums under this name.
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Hi guys! Hoping to cook up a PC and play with you all. Can someone please clarify, is this the whole VSS? Is the rest of it hidden somewhere and I'm just looking in the wrong place?
This is the entirety of the Vampire VSS. Does something seem to be missing?
I suppose the best question in this instance is actually to ask what more you were expecting? The court itself, beyond the Prince is undefined at the moment, but if you want anything further clarified, just ask. And I'll be looking forward t playing with you.
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As members of the court are defined, I would like to see it posted somewhere. We seem to have a few already from the opening scene.
I will get an NPC dossier started, but it'll be just a bit before I start posting it up. I'm just a bit swamped with projects at the moment.
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David Bernstein, 30, Marine Corps veteran
Marine Corps Veteran David Bernstein
By Jeanette Steele
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PTSD Meds 101
A Day with VA Suicide Prevention Team
Suicides: Tough But Necessary Reporting
Many Resources For Vets, Families in Crisis
David Bernstein’s life slowly unraveled after he left the Marine Corps.
He had financial trouble. He hurt his back, so a lucrative job installing windows on high-rise buildings was no longer an option.
Then, in 2012 on a rainy day in Carlsbad, his truck hit a light pole and one of his two young daughters was seriously injured.
Bernstein’s family says that he was depressed and had trouble sleeping.
They are not sure if the root of his distress was what he saw in the Marines — which included deployments to Iraq and the death of one of his best friends — or the way his prospects seem to dim once he got out.
Bernstein, a giant of a man at 6-foot-5, joined the Marines just before the Sept. 11 attacks.
Just as he was discharged, he had a new wife and a baby on the way.
But the marriage deteriorated after several years.
His ex-wife, Kelsie, remembers he had violent dreams and once or twice woke up in the night and tackled her because he believed she was someone else.
At one point, she found a Veterans Affairs pamphlet for substance abuse mental health treatment among his personal items.
“I think he was suffering definitely from either PTSD or depression,” she said.
After the car accident, which put his oldest daughter into a coma for some time, David Bernstein began drinking heavily.
It was a new phenomenon. His ex-wife said he rarely drank during their marriage and never touched drugs.
“I know it was overall hard for him,” said his aunt, Lisa Alvarez, who helped raise him. “It’s a lot for a mind to hold.”
Bernstein visited his mother, Susanne, in Stockton the week before he died.
Susanne Bernstein said she knew her son suffered from nightmares, and he told her he was depressed but said he was getting counseling. During the visit, he mentioned he was trying to go back to school.
David Bernstein got hard news a few months before his death, according to family. His girlfriend broke off the relationship.
In August 2014, after a night of hard drinking, the former Marine used a shotgun to end his life at his Vista home.
David Bernstein’s family is split over whether he intended to kill himself — as he had called suicide a cop-out.
The San Diego County medical examiner ruled the death a suicide. The medical examiner’s investigation found that at the time of his death, Bernstein was legally intoxicated, with blood alcohol at 0.08 percent, and also had cocaine and methamphetamine in his bloodstream.
What might have saved David Bernstein?
His aunt, Lisa, points to his financial struggles and said more help after his discharge might have eased his path.
“I think if the guys after the war were better taken care of financially, he would have had more resources for a lot of things,” she said.
“I think he turned to drinking because it was too much to handle.”
His family didn’t know if Bernstein applied for or received a VA disability rating, which could have led to monthly payments. The medical examiner’s report says Bernstein’s VA records show only a history of joint surgeries.
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Principal Chad Argyle named Utah’s 2018 national distinguished principal
r Chad Argyle, former Principal at Santaquin Elementary School and current Principle at Apple Valley Elementary School in Nebo School District, was named Utah’s 2018 National Distinguished Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) in May, 2018.
The National Distinguished Principals program honors outstanding elementary and middle-level principals who set high standards of achievement, instruction and collaboration for the students, families and employees in their learning communities.
When Mr. Argyle began as the administrator at Santaquin Elementary School in 2009, it was the fourth highest poverty Title 1 school in Nebo School District. There were no after-school programs, no parent-teacher involvement plans to enhance student learning, a lack of positivity toward student growth, and low-quality Tier 1 instruction. By the end of Mr. Argyle’s service at Santaquin Elementary, however, students’ end of level test scores increased dramatically, students reading on grade level increased by nearly 30 percent, a positive spirit focused on student success permeated the school, and Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction were effectively implemented to impact student success.
To create a positive collaborative culture at Santaquin Elementary, Mr. Argyle met with nearly one hundred teachers, parents, community members and district staff members at the beginning of his job, seeking their input for improvement. With an understanding of the needs of individuals in the learning community, Mr. Argyle carried out team-building activities among teachers to highlight each teacher’s strengths and skills. Mr. Argyle often met individually with teachers to listen to their needs and concerns. Mr. Argyle ensures that each staff member is included in social gatherings several times a year to get to know each other better. Through strengthening relationships among colleagues, staff members effectively combined their talents in a monumental effort to meet student needs and facilitate growth.
Mr. Argyle often reminds his whole staff that no intervention can compensate for poor teaching. By the second year of Mr. Argyle’s job, every teacher and paraprofessional had attended at least one in-service training at the national, state, or district level to improve teacher instruction. Mr. Argyle attended almost every training session with the teachers to improve his own skills as an educator. In addition, Mr. Argyle offers specialized training in technical skills needed to influence change in self and others to help achieve student success.
A goal for Santaquin Elementary is that all students complete sixth-grade with the skills necessary to complete junior high, high school, and continue on to additional education after high school. Teachers meet at the beginning of each year to assess the academic, behavioral, emotional and social skill levels of each student based on the previous year. Goals are set and progress is noted for each student during the coming year while teachers work collaboratively to help each student succeed.
Mr. Argyle said, “Every decision I make as a school administrator is based upon that which has the greatest impact on student learning.” With his vision firmly set on student achievement, Mr. Argyle says that he can “effectively balance [his] duties as the instructional leader in the school and manage the affairs of the school’s intricate challenges to support student learning.”
Mr. Chad Argyle will be honored at the 2018 National Distinguished Principals Program on October 11- 12 in Washington, D.C.
Congratulations, Mr. Argyle on being a Nebo Hero!!
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Covered California extends enrollment deadline through August due to coronavirus
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Anna Kramer July 30, 2020 Updated: July 30, 2020 12:41 p.m.
FILE - In this Nov. 1, 2016 file photo, agents help sign people up for insurance through the Covered California exchange at their storefront on Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach, Calif. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing to release his first state budget, offering his clearest outline yet of his plan to significantly boost spending on services for children including healthcare while maintaining his promise to be fiscally prudent. Newsom plans to discuss his proposal during a news conference in Sacramento on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. (Nick Agro/The Orange County Register/SCNG via AP, File)
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California has extended the special enrollment period for health insurance through the end of August on the state’s Covered California insurance marketplace.
The state’s recent surge in coronavirus cases drove the decision to extend the enrollment period, officials wrote in a statement. The California Department of Health Care Services, which manages the state’s Medi-Cal program, and the California Department of Insurance also extended special enrollment deadlines to August 31, “which applies to all health plans on the individual market.”
While official open enrollment for health insurance on Covered California ended January 31, the state opened a special enrollment period on March 20 for eligible uninsured Californians in response to the pandemic. The special enrollment period was originally scheduled to end June 30 and was later extended through July 31. More than 230,000 people signed up for health coverage on the marketplace from March 20 through the end of July, officials said.
“As the battle against the pandemic continues, we want to give people every possible opportunity to get health care coverage, whether it is through Covered California or Medi-Cal,” Peter Lee, executive director of Covered California, said in a statement.
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Almost 9 million unemployment claims have been processed by the state since the pandemic began, and the Covered California marketplace should allow unemployed Californians to set up plans that will ensure they do not face a gap in health coverage even if they lost job-based coverage, officials said.
People who sign up for Covered California may also be eligible for coverage through Medi-Cal, which would become effective immediately. Some who sign up for coverage may also be eligible for new state subsidies that can lower monthly premiums for lower-income households.
Anna Kramer is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: anna.kramer@sfchronicle.com
Correction: An earlier version of this story misstated the agency that manages Medi-Cal. It is the Department of Health Care Services
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