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Bollywood Hungama » News » Bollywood News
Sitaram Panchal passes away a day after celebrating his 26th wedding anniversary
Updated: Aug 10, 2017 - 17:14 IST
Actor Sitaram Panchal, who was suffering from cancer since three years passed away today in the morning. According to reports, he complained of breathlessness early in the morning and he was immediately rushed to the hospital. He passed away there at around 7:45 am.
Sitaram Panchal was 54 and a graduate from National School Drama. He had worked in acclaimed films like Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire, Anusha Rizvi’s Peepli Live and Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Paan Singh Tomar. Even after being diagnosed with cancer in January 2014, he shot for Shyam Benegal’s TV series, ‘Samvidhan’. Recently, he was seen in Akshay Kumar-starrer Jolly LLB 2 and Tigmanshu Dhulia’s Raag Desh. His wife Uma Panchal had revealed that his condition worsened when his cancer treatment aggravated his diabetes, causing him to lose his voice. Later, Sitaram Panchal was also administered wrong medicines that led to a decline of his health.
Last month, a post on Facebook about his deteriorating condition went viral and caught the attention of Bollywood. A charity drive commenced on the online platform, Ketto, to raise funds. The Cine and TV Artistes Association has shared a letter addressed to the film fraternity with Sitaram Panchal’s account details seeking financial aid. Masaan producer Manish Mundra, Peepli Live director Anusha Rizvi also stepped in to help.
What’s also come to light is that just yesterday, Sitaram Panchal celebrated his 26th wedding anniversary. His son Rishabh Panchal and Uma Panchal had posted a picture wherein the three were seen celebrating the occasion. From the picture, it’s evident that Sitaram Panchal had become extremely weak and frail.
We at Bollywood Hungama express our heartfelt condolences to Sitaram Panchal’s family and friends. May his soul rest in peace.
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Disguise One
Officially launched six months ago as a response to the halt on live events around the world, disguise’s xR technology brings to life compelling visual experiences in virtual production, allowing brands and artists to connect with remote audiences like never before. xR empowers the world’s leading brands, artists and production houses to blend virtual and physical worlds together using Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR). Combining disguise’s 3D visualisation-based software and high-performance robust hardware, xR seamlessly integrates an array of technologies including camera tracking and real-time content engines to extend a small studio space into an unlimited virtual world.
xR has the unique benefit of creating a limitless environment, even if constrained to a small studio space or with socially distanced restrictions in place. The screens within the space only need to be as large as the performance area. The virtual set extension places the actors in virtual environments larger than the space available, opening up worlds of opportunity and creating more compelling content to increase audience engagement. The workplace may be smaller, but the end result displays an endless space of limitless opportunities.
disguise xR lets you deliver a virtual environment, which is visible both on screen and on set, making visualisation a constant part of the experience. This allows designers to make better-informed creative decisions earlier in the process, and communicate ideas and final work in a clear, compelling manner.
By using LED screens or projection surfaces in the space, xR allows presenters to be absorbed into the virtual environment where they can see the entire set and even objects added into it, giving directors the opportunity to capture raw emotion.
The integration of disguise’s camera calibration feature allows for calibration of the camera and lens in a matter of minutes, rather than days. Pre-visualising camera shots, without having to build the stage first, enables better coordination between set and camera departments, and virtual environments can be created and iterated on the fly.
The capabilities of xR are utilised in ways far beyond initial blue sky thinking, powering nearly 100 groundbreaking productions since its launch earlier this year. This includes broadcast productions like the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards, America’s Got Talent and the US Open, live music performances from artists like Katy Perry, Billie Eilish and Alicia Keys, corporate events for enterprise businesses like SAP and Under Armour, on set virtual production for the Mandalorian and Avatar sequels.
“disguise xR has helped us to deliver a new paradigm of working, and ways to create incredible virtual performances to promote new music around the world without even stepping on an aeroplane.” – JT Rooney, xR Content Producer, Silent Partners Studio
“Recently we were able to offer our xR stage in our Miami studio featuring the latest xR technology powered by disguise. Artists are able to walk into our studio knowing that the final product will be taken care of at one place, all done in-house. disguise has always been part of our creative workflow allowing us to create visual results that are astounding and performances are unforgettable.” – Rodrigo Proal, Co-founder, Darmah
“There is a new level of interaction that takes place when connecting all core elements of the disguise xR workflow to drive production.” Scott Millar Technical Director, XR Studios See how xR is defining the new era of live production: https://vimeo.com/434079944/7f43b83fe9
Clevertouch is the original touchscreen manufacturer. Our touchscreens embrace the full collaborative and unified communications needs of our clients. We should win the Manufacturer of the Year award due to our unrivalled desire to bring unique and innovative technology to market and provide unique and easy-to-use solutions that genuinely support our end users. We didn’t furlough any of our colleagues in 2020 and everyone received an increase in salary. We are on track for the same revenues as 2019 with greater profits as our global business increases rapidly. At Clevertouch, we pride ourselves on our diversity and our ability to help our customers, end-users, employees, and reduce our impact on the environment. Our growth is a tribute to our forward-thinking, openness to new ideas and building solutions based on listening to what the end-user needs.
Innovation: Clevertouch doesn’t believe our duties end at making great products; we always look at how the end-user will use them and how we can support them to do that. One of these initiatives is ‘Cleverstore’ a free, dedicated educational App store where all apps (even those from familiar developers with big-name licenses) have had all advertising and in-app purchases removed, allowing educators to use them in the classroom with confidence. The range of Apps is growing rapidly, and we have also committed to providing resources for educators to use alongside the apps to complement and enhance the learning experience. This offering is unique. We know our products and solutions have support student engagement. We have allowed teachers to work beyond the classroom using our collaboration tools and software, and we have made it simpler for teachers to teach. Teaching can walk into a classroom, our product will fire up, and they can click one icon to download their class program—no faffing with laptops or USB sticks. Our solutions are fast, engaging and straightforward to use.
Impact of the organisation Diversity and Equality: Clevertouch, over the past 12 months, has been working hard to address the diversity of our business. We are very open about our support of the LGBTQ+ community, and we believe that a balanced and supported workforce is a better workforce. With this in mind, Clevertouch has started a recruitment programme which we hope will allow us to bring in new talent from ethnic and minority groups. Our new diversity and equality policy has been created with the support of Geoffrey O Williams Ltd. This consultancy focuses on Inclusion and Diversity, and we’ve just finished our D&I 2020 campaign – www.clevertouch.com/DandIWe have recently recruited from outside the AV sector. These new employees are helping shape our business, bringing with them new ideas, valuable insights and ways of working.
Training Programmes: Clevertouch is encouraging its employees to gain qualifications through AVIXA. We are proud to say that we now have over 70% of our employees who are CTS certified. All our employees attend our Clevertouch academy training, which is also available to our customers through our online training portal. Our training is now run in conjunction with CTS and once completed goes towards CTS renewals. There are Five-course, but we have plans to double this over the next three to four months. We also encourage and support our employees to study for relevant qualifications, offering financial support when appropriate. In the last 12 months, we have funded several additional courses for six employees.
Workplace culture: Clevertouch, at its core, is a happy family business, and we treat all our employees as part of our family. We are always open to new ideas and ready to listen. We are a nurturing company, We care about mental health, wellbeing and equality, and we genuinely value our employees. This is why, during the Covid-19 outbreak, we did not furlough staff, believing that it might lead to anxiety among the team. Our aim was for them to be ‘safe and supported’. Those employees who couldn’t work from home easily because of the role or because of childcare were asked what could work for them. Our ‘pandemic’ campaigns were the result of these conversations. Our sales teams turned from product demonstrators to ‘kids’ TV presenters’, making short YouTube videos at home with their own families on how to teach and entertain children during lockdown – Learn at Home. The campaign allowed us to keep our employees happy and to give parents at home who were suddenly faced with home-schooling a little extra help.
Green credentials: Clevertouch has run for many years a recycling scheme for our technology. In this scheme, we refurbish and upcycle older screens that can be purchased at a reduced rate, meaning schools with limited budgets, and pupils from lower-income families can have access to our technology. We will also remove any old technology we take out and send for recycling. We are adding two new initiatives in October 2020 that will pave the way to being carbon neutral by 2025. The first will provide templates so that end-users can create furniture from our packaging and the second will be the planting of new trees for each Clevertouch panel purchased throughout Q4 in 2020. If this is successful, we plan to continue the project.
“The Clevertouch UX Pro’s open platform approach allowed us to seamlessly integrated the units with our existing technology and software without compromising the security needs of our organisation. We have been blown away but the features and how quickly employees took to using the touchscreens. Ideas seem to flow more as a result, and there has been a definite change in how teams collaborate,” Mark Lewis, Senior Project Manager, Network Rail.
“We have been an advocate of the Clevertouch brand since its inception, and there are many reasons why we have worked with them for so many years. Clevertouch has consistently stayed ahead of the market with ground-breaking innovations, be it their superb app store or easy to use collaboration, Clevertouch read where the market is going not where it currently is. Added to this, the products exceptional build quality, and they have, in my opinion, the best interactive product available in the UK. However, it’s not all about the product, and the team behind Clevertouch are what makes the whole package work. Passionate, friendly and dedicated, the team at Clevertouch genuinely care about their business and their customers. Clevertouch would certainly be a worthy winner for Manufacturer of the year,” Darren Clayman, Managing Director, IDNS.
“We use Clevertouch in our school; they are so much better than interactive whiteboards with projectors. You can have more than one child writing on them at the same time; they don’t need calibrating, the software has loads of great functions too. The features of Clevertouch are what make it so great. I recommend!” Charlotte Stone, Deputy Head. Handcross Primary School.
“I came across some of your Learn at Home videos after a friend sent me a link on WhatsApp, as a primary school teacher with a five-year-old of my own I would like to say thank you! Not many technology companies would take the time to put together material to help support parents in such difficult times. I will be passing the link to your YouTube channel on to others and look forward to watching more of your videos with my son who you have helped me entertain this week,” Laura Ellis, Teacher, Abbey Junior School.
For 95 years, Shure has been at the forefront of audio technology innovation and continues to set the worldwide standard for excellence in the industry. From microphones and wireless systems, to in-ear monitors and conferencing systems as well as various wired and wireless listening products for the everyday consumer, the global audio equipment manufacturer is widely known for its quality, performance and durability. Shure is committed to developing audio solutions that perform flawlessly in today’s boardrooms, conference rooms, universities, and meeting rooms, making it virtually effortless to connect.
The first audio processing software for Windows 10 PCs that is fully optimized for use with Shure networked system microphones was launched this year. IntelliMix® Room is a ground-breaking innovation in digital signal processing (DSP) for AV conferencing. IntelliMix Room is a software-based DSP that requires minimal customer setup or additional special hardware, which reduces the costs and footprint required to deploy premium AV conferencing. It can be deployed to in-room Windows 10 PCs and meeting control devices that are already in-place to run popular software-based AV conferencing services, bringing premium audio to video conference calls.
In legislatures, international conferences or executive boardrooms, products like Microflex® Complete help keep meetings on course and provide powerful features like voting, agenda, interpretation, and identity verification. Shure understands that last-minute meetings are a fact of life. The Company developed Microflex Complete Wireless that can be set up quickly — even by staff members with minimal training — making it possible to go “from cart to conference” in minutes.
While pro audio and live events will always be Shure’s bread-and-butter, the Company is continuing to support new markets. In the last 18 months, Shure has set its sights on amplifying its work to support theater and film. The focus on these verticals were driven by innovation and upgrades to key products in the Company’s portfolio to ensure flawless audio performance no matter if customers were charged with performing on stage or delivering the nightly news. Take for example American Utopia by David Byrne. During its run on Broadway, the production relied heavily on Shure gear to ensure exceptional sound no matter what. The engineers depended on Shure’s new subminiature microphone, TwinPlex, which captures sound perfectly, to ensure premium audio quality even as performers moved around the stage as well as changed instruments throughout the show. Due to the chains on set and the constant movement from the musicians, capturing the sound seemed impossible for engineers. However, Shure’s ADX micro bodypack transmitters made it possible to produce high-quality audio in a durable package. Plus, engineers were able to have complete control of their environment allowing them to adjust remotely as needed. This is just the beginning as Shure continues to drive value for sound engineers and performers in theatre/film.
As the availability of usable wireless spectrum continues to evaporate, the transition to digital wireless is inevitable. Staying on top of industry trends and needs enabled Shure to lead the pro audio industry’s transition to digital technology. Shure’s reliable wireless systems enable broadcasters, theater, corporate facilities and educational institutions to navigate and operate in even the most crowded RF environments by enabling the ability to fit more channels into the condensed airspace for optimal performance.
But beyond developing standout products and services, Shure leads the industry when it comes to how it trains, serves, and supports its partners and employees. For example, Shure recently expanded its webinar schedule to provide more frequent content given the global pandemic that we are all facing. While the Shure Audio Institute (SAI) typically provides monthly training sessions, programming is now delivered weekly, with three times the audience tuning in for recent training sessions versus previous webinars. Shure recognizes the importance of providing audio professionals with technical insights and training.
The Professional UK body, the Institute of Acoustics (IOA), installed Shure Microflex Advance MXA910 microphone to complement an innovative Voice Lift system at the organization’s Milton Keynes headquarters. Students undertaking courses now benefit from crystal clear speech across the space, while students collaborating online via distance learning are delivered the same audio as their classroom counterparts, with the system raising the quality of the lecture captured content. An exclusive interview with Chief Executive Allan Chesney and senior Shure executives on the deployment of the Voice System at IOA can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80b8cX07eDA
Before the NBA Finals, Scotiabank Arena in Toronto looked to install an innovative new technology into the massive scoreboard hanging over the playing surface to better capture the sounds of the game. Shure’s Microflex®Advance™MXA910 Ceiling Array Microphone — a microphone originally designed for office applications —was mounted into the scoreboard. The beauty of this type of microphone is that its recording patterns can be customized with software and remotely adjusted to fit the specific needs of the venue. Two Shure MXA 910s are now installed on the bottom of the giant scoreboard hanging over the playing surface.
For nearly four weeks last summer, the Swiss town of Vevey on Lake Geneva came alive when one million visitors participated in the 12th Winegrowers’ Festival. The Fête des Vignerons takes place once in a generation and pays homage to century old traditions of wine-growing. To ensure a flawless performance, the audio team selected the Shure Axient Digital wireless system and PSM 1000 in-ear monitoring system to power the 20,000-seat venue. A total of 324 channels of Axient Digital and 40 channels of PSM 1000 were used, making it one of the largest displays of wireless systems planned and realized at a single venue. “Not many systems have been deployed at events of this magnitude,” said Audio Consulting AG’s Martin Reich, Head of Audio at Fête des Vignerons. “Due to the extremely challenging brief, we decided on Shure and Axient Digital.” To guarantee safe and efficient transmission for this number of wireless and communication signals, the production team decided to use IP-based signal pathways and a glass fibre network. “This was another reason to use Axient Digital. Dante integration is so well designed we were able to use the networked systems pretty much as plug-and-play components,” commented Reich.”
CTOUCH have taken vast steps in putting the environmental footprint and circularity of touchscreens a key topic on the agenda of the AV industry. This goes way beyond the recycling of product packaging as we believe sustainability is much more than recycling. CTOUCH, conducted research on the CO2 impact of the manufacturing and use of interactive flat panel displays (IFPD). This research gave many new insights and has led us to initiate several new, innovative projects that will benefit the environment, as well as schools, universities and companies that are planning to invest in new technology. A true win-win concept, of which CTOUCH is very proud. Several of the key initiatives are stated in the bullet points below. More information on CTOUCH circularity vision can be found here: https://ctouch.eu/sustainability
Promethean Limited
At a time when schools have been faced with more challenges and pressure than ever before, Promethean has drawn on its education pedigree and understanding of this market’s needs to support schools and teachers with maintaining learning continuity and driving forward progress. Remaining fully operational while much of the AV industry ground to a halt, Promethean responded with empathy and innovation. This agility is best exemplified by the global education technology company not only retaining its position as the K-12 market leader for interactive flat panel displays but going on to secure growth against the backdrop of a declining market.
When national lockdown came into force virtually overnight, 100% of staff remained fully operational, enabling Promethean to maintain its high standards of service – from 24/7 customer support to regular blogs on how to navigate the crisis.
With more than 3,500 subscribers, during school closures Promethean utilised its industry leading blog to disseminate practical advice and resources to educators – including an ActivInspire Screen Recorder Guide which offered advice on how to use existing ActivPanel lesson resources to support students learning at home, without increasing workload.
In response to the changing needs of schools, Promethean evolved its demonstration approach to offer increased flexibility and choice – launching ‘Experience the Elements’ which provides access to virtual, remote and on-site demonstrations.
For the past five years, Promethean has plotted edtech trends, reporting on cutting edge insights when it comes to UKI schools’ technology use. Attracting over 2,000 respondents this year, the Promethean State of Technology in Education report is the only survey of its kind that can provide access to five years of valuable data and insights into the impact of COVID.
When 2020 saw the needs of schools temporarily shifted, Promethean rapidly mobilised investment to ensure that teachers could use the ActivPanel to support students in class and remotely, leading to the launch of a new Screen Share App, Panel Management and Cloud Connect.
“Our ICT strategy is built around several technology partners that can help elevate our delivery. As a trust, we wanted to select an established education technology partner that we could forge a long-term relationship with, for financial stability but also access to industry leading hardware and knowledge that align with our strategy for the future. There is no denying that the ActivPanel is a world class system that is transforming teaching and learning across Cidari – but moreover, we are benefiting from a fantastic relationship with Promethean as an active edtech provider that is going above and beyond to add value through wider support,” Peter Ashworth, Chief Executive of Cidari Multi Academy Trust.
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DOJ charges NASA researcher for hiding relationship with China
Fadel Allassan
Painters refurbish the NASA logo on the Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo: Gregg Newton/AFP via Getty Images
The Justice Department announced charges Monday against a Texas A&M University professor accused of conducting research for NASA while hiding his affiliations with a Chinese University and at least one Chinese company.
What happened: A complaint unsealed Monday alleges that Zhengdong Cheng, 53, participated in China's Thousand Talents Plan, which seeks to recruit "high-level scientific talent in furtherance of China’s scientific development, economic prosperity and national security."
He received a grant from NASA based on alleged false claims and personally benefited from his affiliation with Texas A&M and NASA, according to the DOJ's complaint. He had increased access to NASA's resources, like the International Space Station.
"This access allegedly allowed Cheng to further his standing in China at Guangdong University of Technology and other universities," per a DOJ statement.
Cheng is charged with a count of wire fraud, making a false statement to authorities and conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
The backdrop: Federal law prevents NASA from funding projects that work with the Chinese government or university system.
Our thought bubble via Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian: This is the latest high-profile case in the DOJ's efforts to uncover undisclosed ties between U.S.-based researchers and Chinese institutions.
U.S. officials fear that China's Thousand Talents programs may incentivize researchers to transfer research that the Chinese government aims to acquire.
Authorities also arrested people on charges of defrauding NASA in February and May.
What they're saying: “China is building an economy and academic institutions with bricks stolen from others all around the world,” said U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Ryan Patrick.
"While 1.4 million foreign researchers and academics are here in the U.S. for the right reasons, the Chinese Talents Program exploits our open and free universities."
"These conflicts must be disclosed, and we will hold those accountable when such conflict violates the law.”
Go deeper: China's commercial space industry charges ahead
Dave Lawler, author of World
Australia-China tensions ratchet up over doctored Afghanistan photo
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Photo: Kiyoshi Ota/AFP via Getty Images
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison demanded an apology and said China’s government should be "utterly ashamed" after a senior official tweeted a doctored image showing an Australian soldier killing an Afghan child.
Background: The tweet referred to a recent inspector general's report about war crimes allegedly committed by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan. But the hawkish messages from China toward Australia didn’t start there.
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Australian PM demands China apologize for "repugnant" fake image
Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a press conference in Melbourne, Australia, this month. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images
China is refusing Australia's demands to apologize after a Chinese government official tweeted a doctored image depicting an Australian soldier holding a knife to a blood-stained Afghan child.
Driving the news: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison told reporters Monday he wanted the "outrageous" and "repugnant" post removed immediately.
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Renters: Know your bedbug rights
By Lucy Cohen Blatter
Bedbugs are a huge, and hugely traumatizing issue in New York City. And despite laws that have been enacted to protect tenants from the sky-high costs of dealing with the bugs, the problem pops up in the most intimate of places: your clothes, your books, your bed.
The issue is even more complicated when you're a tenant, since it's not your apartment to maintain.
[This story was first published in July 2015, and was updated in 2017.]
Here's what every renter facing an infestation should know:
Your rights as a renter
In recent years, laws have been passed to protect renters from some of the fallout of bedbug infestations. In 2010, the city passed a law mandating that new residential tenants in be given a one-year bedbug infestation history for the individual unit and the building. In May of this year, the city passed another law requiring owners to file buildings' bedbug histories with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and to post the histories in a prominent place in a given building, or distribute them to tenants upon signing a new lease or a lease renewal. The law also requires HPD to post the history on its website. It went into effect this week.
The right to a bedbug-free environment is included in the city's Administrative Code, which names bedbugs in the list of insects a landlord is legally obligated to eradicate. Also, HPD lists bedbugs as a Class B violation, meaning that they are considered hazardous and must be removed by the landlord within 30 days.
"Landlords are required by law to eliminate vermin. Unfortunately, the law does not specify how they must do this," says Sam Himmelstein, a lawyer with Himmelstein McConnell Gribben Donoghue & Joseph (a Brick sponsor).
Usually the landlord will, indeed, pay for and send in an exterminator, but sometimes the exterminator cuts corners on quality. Actually eradicating bed bugs requires preparation (furniture must be covered, clothes dried on high heat), as well as follow-up, which some landlords pay for, while others don't.
Richard Kane, founder of Bed Bug Pest Prep, a company that prepares apartments for extermination, says that about 90 percent of the time the people paying him are tenants, not landlords, because his is considered an "elective service." It's usually only the very high-end management companies that offer to pay for preparation services, he explains.
What's more, rather than just treating an apartment, "exterminators should put barrier of pesticides around it so bugs don't migrate into nearby places," Kane says. They often don't.
There are limitations when it comes to bedbug disclosure rules, too. Not all tenants know that landlords have to disclose bedbug history, and they may not ask to see the history. Also, most times landlords will include a rider with the building's bedbug history with a lease. But if you've gotten all the way to a lease signing, you may be too far along to feel like pulling out of a rental.
"There's no real penalty for not disclosing the information," Himmelstein says. "There are no real teeth to the legislation."
What you should do
Before you rent
One thing that any prospective tenant can do is go on the HPD's website and check an address for bedbug violations and, once the website is updated to comply with the new law, the full bedbug history.
"If you see bedbugs in a building, you might want to avoid living there," Himmelstein says.
The Bedbug Registry is another good resource.
If you're already a renter and find, or suspect, an infestation
"Unless the landlord is cooperative, you may want to hire your own bedbug expert to do an assessment and tell you what's needed," Himmelstein says. Many people choose to hire a bug-sniffing dog to confirm an infestation when they've seen bugs or bites, but Kane warns that these dogs will sometimes find false positives.
If your landlord won't pay for any or all of your bedbug extermination needs, you may want to consider consulting a tenant lawyer.
"People need to understand what the law is and what rights they do and don't have," Himmelstein says.
Among a tenant's options are to start what is known as an HP proceeding in Housing Court to force the landlord to exterminate; withhold rent and seek a rent abatement and an order to correct the problem (but this could get you in the infamous tenant blacklist); and/or, if you are rent stabilized, file a reduction of services complaint with the Division of Housing and Community Renewal seeking an order to perform the extermination, and a rent rollback and freeze until it is done.
Unfortunately, retaining a private attorney in these cases may not be cost-effective. One other problem Himmelstein says his firm frequently encounters is that bedbug infestation often affects multiple apartments. If all the tenants whose apartments are infested don’t provide access to the landlord, the problem won't go away. Tenants sometimes don’t provide access because they are fearful of the landlord or sensitive about the use of pesticides. Also, if there is a hoarder in the building, that apartment might be badly infested, and that tenant might refuse access for fear that the landlord will discover the clutter and evict him.
Of course, how much you decide to fight will also depend on how much time you have left on your lease.
"If it's not rent stabilized, you may just want to pay for the bedbug removal services yourself and leave at the end of your lease," Himmelstein says. "But if you are rent stabilized, or plan to stay in the apartment for a while, you may want to invest in the fight."
"A lot of people don't understand that if you walk out of your lease early, the landlord could sue you," he adds. "Your defense could be you were constructively evicted due to bedbugs, but you should consult with a landlord-tenant lawyer to make sure you're making wise choices."
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Volkswagen Announces Golf R Final Edition
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The 7.5-generation Volkswagen Golf R has not been put out to pasture yet… Volkswagen is releasing a Final Edition, of which a limited number will be available in a choice of three eye-catching (and, ostensibly, hand-painted) exterior finishes straight from the factory.
In August 2019, Cars.co.za quoted a report from Motor Authority that suggested the production run of the current-generation Golf R had come to an end. After all, the Golf 8 GTI is set to make its public debut at the upcoming Geneva Show before spearheading the range’s arrival in South Africa near the end of 2020. In the meantime, the Golf R remains very much alive on our price list and, in some markets, Volkswagen is readying to launch a Final Edition version of the flagship Golf derivative around mid-year.
Violet Touch Pearlescent.
The Golf R is renowned for its accessible performance and giant-slaying capability; it's been featured in many of our articles and videos. Packing a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-pot with 228 kW and 400 Nm, allied with a quick-shifting transmission and all-wheel drive, the Golf R positively catapults off the line. Given its claimed a 0-100 kph time of 4.6 seconds, we can imagine many bigger, more prestigious vehicles have been embarrassed by the R's visceral performance.
However, the Golf 8-iteration of the R is not expected to be released until 2021 and, until then, Volkswagen is offering fans of the flagship Golf derivative this: the Golf R Final Edition, which is mechanically similar to the current derivative, but it does have a specification all of its own. Read on...
The evocatively-named Viper Green Metallic finish.
Available in Pure White, Lapiz Blue and Deep Black exterior finishes as standard, the Golf R Final Edition comes shod with 19-inch Pretoria black alloy wheels and adorned with gloss black door mirrors, dark-tinted rear side and rear screen glass and a unique R Final Edition badge. Inside, the desirable run-out derivative is trimmed in carbon-nappa leather and features a Dynaudio premium audio system. All of that comes on top of the car’s already extensive standard spec: only a panoramic sunroof is an extra-cost option.
But for those who want even more exclusivity, Volkswagen offers something quite special. As a volume manufacturer, the brand doesn’t usually offer bespoke exterior finishes as super-luxury brands do for their cars; BMW and Mercedes-Benz have only dipped their toes in that market with their respective optional Frozen and Magno matte finishes.
The interior of the Golf R Final Edition comes equipped with virtually everything a Golf 7.5 can offer.
However, some Golf R Final Edition customers will be able to order their cars in a choice of 3 limited colour options: Victory Blue, Viper Green Metallic (reminiscent of the almost luminescent hue offered on the discontinued Scirocco R) and Violet Touch Pearlescent. The finishes are said to be applied to the cars “by hand”, independent of the assembly line.
Volkswagen reportedly first made these finishes available as part of a Spektrum Program palette for 2019 model-year models in the States, but the cost of specifying the Golf R Final Edition in any of those 3 hues should be relatively nominal by comparison… Availability will be key, however. The special colours may only be offered on up to a third of a market’s consignment, as is the case with the Australian market (150 out of 450 units), for example.
If victory could be expressed in colour, it would be blue: Victory Blue.
Volkswagen SA has not indicated whether it will be allocated units of the Final Edition to offer through its dealer network. However, the Golf 7.5 will remain on sale for much of 2020 and it’s not inconceivable that special edition “run-out” versions of the GTI and R might appear on the market. Could the Golf R Final Edition find (even more) traction?
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There are 96 different diseases mandated by law as reportable to the State of NC Communicable Disease Branch. These diseases include foodborne, airborne, blood borne, waterborne or vector borne (e.g., insect bites). In addition to legally reportable diseases, Catawba County Communicable Disease nurses assist with other public health concerns such as MRSA, lice, dog bites, and others to ensure the affected persons and their contacts are receiving proper health care.
Health care providers should report communicable diseases using the Reporting Form for Health Care Providers. Some diseases must be reported within 24 hours, while others have as many as 7 days to report. Questions and referrals can be sent to our Communicable Disease staff.
For more information on communicable diseases in North Carolina, please visit the North Carolina Communicable Disease Branch.
A goal of Catawba County Public Health is to control the human risk of exposure and offer prophylaxis to people who have potentially been exposed to the deadly rabies virus, which attacks the nervous system of its victims. View our rabies response procedures to learn how we respond to reports of potential or confirmed rabies exposure.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable, potentially deadly disease that usually affects the lungs but can attack other parts of the body as well. It is spread when a person with an active case of TB breathes out disease-causing bacteria, which are then inhaled by another person. TB is treatable and usually curable, although new drug-resistant strains are appearing that are very difficult to treat. It is vital that TB patients faithfully follow their treatment regimen and take all medications as directed, for as long as directed, or the disease can recur in a drug-resistant form.
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Today, Hepatitis C is most commonly transmitted through sharing of contaminated drug injection equipment but can also be spread through sexual contact, birth by an infected mother, and needle stick injuries among healthcare workers. Baby Boomers may have contracted Hepatitis C through blood transfusions, unsafe injection practices and unclean medical equipment before modern infection control practices were adopted.
Up to 85 percent of infected people develop chronic infections, with permanent liver damage present in two out of three people and cirrhosis in one in five people. There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C.
Because Hepatitis C is an issue of concern in Catawba County, a multidisciplinary group is working to increase awareness of the disease, increase screening and testing for Hepatitis C, and coordinate treatment among health care providers. The group includes representatives from Catawba County Public Health and other health agencies around the county.
Because testing and treatment can be cost-prohibitive, a number of groups are offering free or reduced-cost services:
ALFA, known for providing free, rapid HIV tests, is now providing rapid Hepatitis C tests.
Catawba Family Care provides testing, treatment and primary care for Hepatitis C patients in their practice. Catawba Family Care is also working with Gilead Sciences to create programs that are replicable and that embody best practices for treatment and linkage to care.
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Kobre & Kim Welcomes Accomplished APAC Offshore Lawyer Timothy Haynes in Hong Kong
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Seasoned offshore disputes and insolvency lawyer Timothy Haynes has joined Kobre & Kim as a partner in its Hong Kong office.
Mr. Haynes will build upon the firm’s offshore capabilities in Asia Pacific to meet the growing demand of high-net-worth individuals and companies in the region. His addition follows the recent arrival of another prominent offshore lawyer, Ulrich Payne, to the firm’s Cayman Islands office.
“Tim’s practice has focused for many years on working collaboratively with other law firms on specialized international disputes and thus was a natural fit for our firm,” said founding partner Michael Kim.
Mr. Haynes has an array of experience both advising on and litigating high-value, cross-border management, shareholder, commercial insolvency and corporate restructuring disputes, often with a nexus to Hong Kong, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands. For over two decades, he has represented a wide range of Asia Pacific-based clients in all aspects of commercial dispute resolution, from corporate shareholders and liquidators to high-net-worth individuals. The Legal 500 (Asia Pacific) has referred to Mr. Haynes as “at the top of his game both commercially and legally.” The 2020 Edition describes him as “undoubtedly the best offshore dispute resolution partner in Hong Kong.”
Mr. Haynes is particularly skilled at handling high-stakes management and shareholder disputes and other contentious matters arising out of distressed corporate and investment vehicles. In addition to being a Chartered Arbitrator, Mr. Haynes is an experienced advocate who has appeared in numerous cases before the first instance and appellate courts in both Hong Kong and the Cayman Islands.
“Kobre & Kim’s conflict-free model and strong presence in both Asia-Pacific and Offshore jurisdictions such as Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands are a perfect match for my practice,” said Mr. Haynes. “I’m excited to be part of its global offshore offerings.”
Before joining Kobre & Kim, Mr. Haynes led the Insolvency and Dispute Resolution Group at Walkers in Hong Kong. Prior to that role, he practiced at Baker & McKenzie, also in Hong Kong.
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CBP Arrests Wanted Fugitive Alien at Philadelphia Airport
Philadelphia - Customs and Border Protection officers at Philadelphia International Airport arrested an illegal alien Saturday who was wanted in Philadelphia on charges that included sexual assault, corruption of minors and involuntary deviate sexual intercourse.
CBP officers turned Amadou Dambagi, 38, a citizen of Mali living in Philadelphia, over to Philadelphia First Judicial Warrants Squad.
Dambagi was waiting in the International Arrivals Hall for his 22-year-old wife when CBP officers encountered him and another Mali man. Dambagi's wife arrived from Paris, France, and CBP officers attempted to validate her intent to visit the United States.
Officers escorted the two men to the secondary inspection area after neither could produce a Permanent Resident Card and both admitted to be living in the United States for several years.
Records indicated that Dambagi entered the United States in 1998 and never left. A biometric examination revealed two aliases, an active Philadelphia Courts arrest warrant, and a deportation order from 2008.
"Customs and Border Protection preaches the importance of conducting effective and complete interviews on arriving international passengers, and the arrest of this illegal alien on sexual assault allegations is illustrative of this approach," said Allan Martocci, CBP Port Director for the Area Port of Philadelphia. "Most foreign visitors are visiting the United States for legitimate purposes, such as vacation or business. It is incumbent upon CBP officers to weed out those who violate U.S. immigration laws by living and working here illegally."
Dambagi will be deported once his criminal charges are adjudicated.
Records also confirmed that the second man, 32-years old, had been in the United States illegally since 2009. He is being detained until he can be removed.
The woman was determined to be inadmissible as an intending immigrant without an appropriate immigrant Visa. She returned to Paris Saturday night. She arrived on a French passport, but is also of Mali descent.
"The arrest of a dangerous wanted fugitive, who is also an illegal alien, resulted from exceptional police work," said Martocci. "Hopefully this can lend some closure to the victim's family that justice will be served."
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'Niksen' is replacing 'Hygge' as the best method de-stressing method
Why you should opt for the Dutch de-stressing method ’niksen‘ over ‚hygge,‘ according to a health expert
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The Dutch concept „Niksen“ is becoming increasingly popular around the world and is a method of stress management that involves „doing nothing.“
This includes everything from looking out of the window without thinking too much to lying down on the sofa and listening to music.
In a conversation with Business Insider, Japanese author Naoko Yamamoto, who has been living in the Netherlands for 15 years, reveals how difficult it is for workaholics to adopt Niksen into their lifestyle.
Aside from de-stressing, Niksen has another advantage: It inspires you. „Inspiration almost always happens when you’re doing nothing special — when you’re showering or doing the dishes,“ Yamamoto said.
Life has become increasingly stressful, and every day we run from one appointment to the next. So it’s only natural that at some point we ask ourselves: „How can I reduce my stress levels?“ But the answer is not always easy.
Perhaps you can find it in the Dutch concept of Niksen.
Niksen, which is becoming increasingly popular around the world, is a method of stress management that involves „doing nothing.“
The Japanese author Naoko Yamamoto, who is also the assistant director-general for universal health coverage at the World Health Organization (WHO), has been living in the Netherlands for more than 15 years and has become accustomed to the Dutch lifestyle.
While Niksen works in her adopted country, Japanese people like her have a hard time wrapping their heads around the concept. To find out why this is the case and how you can get Japanese people — who are known for being workaholics — to do nothing, Business Insider sat down with the author.
BI: Ms. Yamamoto, Northern European lifestyle trends are receiving an increasing amount of attention in Japan, aren’t they?
NY: Yes. A few years ago the concept of „hygge“ made its way from Denmark to Japan. There is no direct translation for it, but „hygge“ means something like „enjoying time and space together.“
The Dutch word „geselligheid“ has a very similar meaning. This includes, for example, inviting friends over for a house party or drinking coffee on the couch with someone. „Geselligheid“ is happiness that derives from a harmonious atmosphere.
And then there is another Swedish word, which is „lagom.“ This comes close to meaning something along the lines of „moderate.“ It’s a lifestyle where you have to accept everything as it is.
BI: But neither „hygge“ or „lagom“ are very common practices in Japan …
NY: No, but the Japanese have a longing for it. But they don’t think they can do it. Instead, they think: „I need to invite people? That’s a lot of work and I’m already so busy anyways …“ They have the impression that they need to do everything as a host, whether that’s deep-cleaning the apartment, or cooking something extravagant. The list goes on.
This is quite different in Holland. You invite your friends over, but you don’t do anything special for them. Dutch people can simply enjoy an evening together, even if they are only having pancakes for dinner. Japanese people don’t dare do this. They would never just offer a miso soup for dinner. They think that this is just not acceptable.
BI: But Japanese people still like the concept of niksen?
NY: Yes, niksen is a Dutch verb that means to „do nothing.“ People can reduce their stress levels by doing nothing or by doing something without a purpose.
Concrete examples would include looking out of the window without thinking too much, or lying down on the sofa and listening to music, or going for a walk somewhere. It’s important that you don’t think about appointments and that you free yourself from everyday life. You can do niksen on your own and don’t have to spend any energy doing it.
Burnouts are a serious problem in the Netherlands, which is why many therapists now teach the niksen method. This would also help many Japanese people.
BI: How effective is niksen against stress?
NY: Above all, you have to allow yourself to do nothing. Only then can you free yourself from your own sense of duties. Relaxing your body and mind will lower your stress levels automatically. By doing this, burnouts can be avoided and the immune system will be strengthened.
Niksen has another advantage: It inspires us. Inspiration almost always happens when you’re doing nothing special — when you’re showering or doing the dishes, for example. These types of activities give the brain the opportunity to process information, which in turn leads to fresh and new ideas.
At the University of Rotterdam, researchers wanted to know in which social environments niksen works best. They discovered that the more stressful the environment is, the more effective niksen is too.
During this experiment, they also measured how chaotic different countries were. For example, by measuring how long it took to buy stamps at a post office they discovered that the social pace in the Netherlands was a lot faster than, for example, the pace in Indonesia. This is why niksen is much more effective in Holland than in Indonesia — people are more chaotic, things are more fast-paced, which is why people need more downtime.
I think that the social pace in Japan is much faster than that of the Netherlands. So niksen could have a huge impact in Japan.
BI: In practice, doing absolutely nothing is difficult, don’t you think?
NY: Sure, it’s very difficult. You’re meant to look out the window without thinking. That sounds more like meditation to me. Even the Dutch have difficulties with that. Niksen actually has a rather negative meaning in the Netherlands. The country’s culture is marked by Calvinism: hard work is in their nature. This is why it’s difficult for Dutch people to niksen.
If you find it too difficult to just look out of the window, you can try a different version too: do the dishes plates without thinking. Or do something monotonous — like knitting.
It is important to do something „semi-automatically.“ That means concentrating on something simple without much effort. Even a game on a smartphone can be niksen. Many Japanese commuters like to play on their mobile phones, for example. It’s important that everyone finds their own version of niksen.
BI: Playing on a smartphone is niksen? I’m afraid I’d feel guilty about it. It sounds like you’re just ignoring problems.
NY: No, it’s not an escape from reality. It’s a process by which you give your thoughts the opportunity to mature. Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos also do the dishes.
BI: How do you niksen in your personal life?
NY: I usually work from home. So the way I niksen is by folding laundry or playing a piece on the piano that I already know so that I can do it without thinking. But don’t worry, it doesn’t always work for me either. While I am folding the laundry, I sometimes think: „Oh, I still have to answer this email.“ I am still improving myself.
BI: What do your Dutch friends do when they want to niksen?
NY: Most of my friends don’t do it during work, but on their days off or on vacation. And most of them are really good at it. Sure, if you’re the CEO of a big company, you will still need to reply to some emails during your holidays. But you can also always send an automated email saying: „I’m not there until X, I will respond to your email afterward.“ Most people will accept your absence and will handle it just fine.
I always go on a long summer vacation, but then I have to make many plans. My Dutch friend recently asked me what I did on holiday. I answered: „I was rowing in Hokkaido“ and he replied: „You did something so elaborate on your holiday. I just sat on the beach and spent all my time reading.“
BI: I understand you. I also always need to plan something when I’m on vacation.
NY: Yes. Japanese people don’t feel comfortable doing just nothing. Many Dutch people also say that they are not very good at niksen. But I can see that they are much better at it compared to us. They don’t feel obliged to do anything special while on holiday.
Dutch people, for example, love camping in France or Italy. But when they are there, they live like they’re at home, even if they’re in another place. They cook, wash, read, and the children play in the parks.
BI: And why can’t Japanese people do this?
NY: I suspect that the cause lies in our childhood. When I went on our summer holidays as a little girl in Japan, I always had a lot of homework to do. Already in primary school, I was given the impression: You have to work during the summer holidays.
In the Netherlands, there is no such thing. Homework is not for the summer holidays. The primary school pupils just play and waste their time. These experiences eventually lead to the fact that they can easily switch to niksen as adults.
BI: So the foundation of niksen is already set in childhood?
NY: Right. That’s why I would suggest that Japanese educators don’t assign any homework during the holidays. The only assignment that should be given should be something like be an illustrated diary.
But adults need to show kids how to do it too. They need to rest too. Their vacation days are already so limited — they don’t have to do something special like go to Disneyland or a trip abroad every time. If this reduces your stress, then you can do these things. But I doubt that it will actually reduce your stress levels. And it is also pleasant for children to just stay at home for a while.
BI: So we should show our children that we must also rest from time to time.
NY: Exactly. You could start by simply canceling any weekend plans.
German edition translated from the original article in Business Insider Japan
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Over 12,000 Maharashtra farmers committed suicide in 3 years: Govt
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Go On a Magical Mystery Tour Across Cairo with 'Clued Upp's Geo-Gaming Adventure this December
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Be serenaded by smooth jazz and dine on the finest sushi every Wednesday on the rooftop venue Nox.
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Lounge about over the city that never sleeps during Nile Ritz-Carlton's Sax and Sushi Nights, exclusively at their rooftop venue, Nox. Every Wednesday evening, Chef De Cuisine Marcelo Urresti and his team will pamper you with the finest selection of sushi creations, while you are serenaded by live sax music that will come to define the mood with their smooth jazz tunes.
The night will start with miso soup and edamame, before you are offered an unlimited platter of sushi that is perfect for groups of two, four or eight guests. And "unlimited" may be putting it lightly. There's something for every type of sushi connoisseur, from vegetarian sushi to crispy sushi that have been prepped to perfection.
Guests can look forward to a perfect evening on Nox, the urban destination that is situated over the rest of Cairo. While they're dining on the sushi of their choice, they can gaze out through the glass walls and marvel at the sight of night-time Cairo, where the lights of the city can feel like sparkling stars. With panoramic views and the finest of dining experiences, Sax and Sushi Nights at the Nile Ritz-Carlton's Nox is an inviting night out that you don't want to miss.
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Asia Stocks Rise on U.S. Senate Sweep and Storming of Capitol
Stocks rose in Japan, Australia and South Korea after key elections in the U.S. paved the way for President-elect Joe Biden to implement his agenda. Photo: Bloomberg
(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks advanced with U.S. futures after Democrats took control of the Senate following key elections, paving the way for President-elect Joe Biden to implement his agenda. Treasuries held overnight losses.
Stocks rose in Japan, Australia and South Korea. Hong Kong shares were little changed, weighed down by declines in Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and Tencent Holdings Ltd. after reports that the Trump administration may bar investments in China’s two most valuable companies. China Mobile Ltd. also tumbled in Hong Kong on the New York Stock Exchange’s plan to delist the stock. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed after Democrats won two key Georgia runoffs, boosting speculation of a torrent of spending to revive growth and reigniting the so-called reflation trade.
Earlier, the S&P 500 trimmed an advance of as much as 1.5% but still closed in the green, after protesters stormed the U.S. Capital and interrupted debate to certify Biden as president. The 10-year Treasury yield at one point surged close to 10 basis points to more than 1.05%. Elsewhere, the dollar retreated against peers. Oil pared gains and gold was little changed. Australian bonds dropped.
Investors focused on the implications of the Democrats winning control of the U.S. Senate and as calm returned to Capitol Hill. The House and Senate resumed a politically charged debate over the legitimacy of the presidential election hours after a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol and drove lawmakers from their chambers.
“Disturbing as it is and with the Capitol now being cleared, share markets in Asia appear to be looking through it and choosing to focus on the prospects for more stimulus coming from the outcome in Georgia,” said Shane Oliver, head of investment strategy and chief economist at AMP Capital.
U.S. 10-year breakevens — a market gauge of inflation expectations over the next decade — topped 2% this week for the first time since 2018, having gained in each of the last three months. While the pandemic is still raging with the rollout of vaccines in the early stages, the risk is that further signs of inflationary pressure could start prompting bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes.
In the latest minutes released Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee issued guidance it would continue purchases of bonds at least at its current pace until the economic recovery had made “substantial further progress.”
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Meanwhile, shares of Twitter Inc. dropped after the platform suspended Donald Trump’s account.
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Crescent Beach Boat Access Repair Public Information Meeting*
* Previously posted as "Kettle Cove Boat Launch Public Information Meeting"
Town Manager Matt Sturgis will host a public information meeting to discuss the Kettle Cove Boat Launch on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom videoconference. Stephen Harding, Senior Project Manager of Sebago Technics, will discuss the Kettle Cove Road Watercraft Launch Preliminary Design Report completed by Sebago Technics. The report was requested by the Town of Cape Elizabeth in support of a Shore and Harbor Planning grant received from the Maine Coastal Program.
The need for the report and the preliminary designs contained within stem from the Cape Elizabeth Harbors Committee Report of April 24, 2018 which highlighted challenges and conflicts inherent in the current system. Among these challenges is the erosion of gravel at the existing public launch due to the ramp's steep slope and open exposure to the ocean. An open drainage course which crosses the beach area next to the launch site adds to the difficulty as it frequently erodes a channel which cannot be traversed by most recreational vehicles. As a result, the launch ramp reserved for commercial fleets and the Cape Elizabeth WETeam have been inappropriately accessed by the public. A viable solution to these and other challenges, as proposed by the Cape Elizabeth Fishermen's Alliance and residents of the Town, would be to relocate the public watercraft launch to the historical watercraft launch site located within the State-owned Crescent Beach State Park. The findings of the Sebago Technics report clarify details and feasibility of building a new public watercraft launch and restoring the existing launch to its natural state. A link to the complete Kettle Cove Road Watercraft Launch Preliminary Design Report is available here.
The public is invited to participate in this videoconference meeting by using the web login information found here.
Photo courtesy of Cape Elizabeth Harbors Committee
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Everything You Need To Know About Little Mix, From Boyfriends To Their Original Name
22 June 2020, 15:57 | Updated: 25 September 2020, 16:43
Want to know who the Little Mix boyfriends are? What's their net worth? What was Little Mix's original name? Here's everything you need to know about the UK's biggest girl band.
They've been one of the world's biggest bands for the past few years, but if you're only just getting familiar with Little Mix, we've got you covered with everything you need to know about Perrie Edwards, Jesy Nelson, Jade Thirlwall and Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
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Who are Little Mix?
Little Mix are a British girl band who were created on The X Factor after auditioning as solo artists, and went on to win the show in 2011.
What was Little Mix's original name?
The band were called Rhythmix on The X Factor for a couple of weeks until they realised a Brighton-based music charity already had the name, so became Little Mix instead.
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What is Little Mix's net worth?
Perrie, Leigh-Anne, Jade and Jesy's combined net worth is around £24 million, making their individual net worths around £6 million each due to their huge success over the years.
How old are Little Mix?
Perrie Edwards' date of birth is 10th July 1993, making her 27 years old.
Jesy Nelson's date of birth is 14th June 1991, making her 29 years old.
Jade Thirlwall's date of birth is 26th December 1992, making her 27 years old.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock's date of birth is 4th October 1991, making her 28 years old.
Do they have any brothers or sisters?
Yes, Leigh-Anne has two sisters, Sarah and Sian-Louise Pinnock. Jesy has a sister called Jade and two brothers called Joesph and Jonathan. Jade has a brother called Karl and Perrie has an older brother called Jonnie.
Who are Little Mix's boyfriends?
All of the girls are currently in relationships. Perrie is dating footballer Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jesy is now dating Our Girl actor Sean Sagar, Leigh-Anne is engaged to footballer Andre Gray and Jade dating Rizzle Kicks star Jordan Stephens.
When is Little Mix's next album going to be released?
Little Mix have released five albums called 'DNA', 'Salute', 'Get Weird', 'Glory Days' and 'LM5'. Their fifth album was released at the tail end of 2018. Their new album, 'Confetti' will be released in November, after the girls dropped its debut single 'Break-Up Song' earlier this year.
When are Little Mix going on tour?
Little Mix postponed their summer 2020 tour due to the pandemic, but have announced their 'Confetti' tour of the UK will begin in April 2021.
Have Little Mix won any awards?
Little Mix have won a BRIT Award for British Single Of The Year for 'Shoutout To My Ex', two Cosmopolitan Women Of The Year Awards, three Glamour Awards, three Global Awards for Best Group, Best British Artist Or Group and Best Song for 'Power', one iHeartRadio Award, two MTV EMAs and a Kids' Choice Award.
How tall are Little Mix?
Perrie is 5'2", Jesy is 5'3", Jade is 5'3" and Leigh Anne is 5'4".
Do Little Mix have any pets?
Yes, Perrie has a Pomeranian dog called Hatchi and a bulldog named Travis, Jesy has two Pomeranian dogs, Reggie and Oscar, and Leigh Anne has two dogs called Harvey and Maurice. Jade is the only one without any pets, though she once adopted a beetle called Barry!
You can find out more about Little Mix's pets here!
Are Little Mix feminists?
Yes, the girls are always sticking up for their fans and their right to wear and dance however they want. The band gave a very powerful speech at the Global Awards, hitting back at press backlash for their stage costumes and dance moves.
Do any of Little Mix have tattoos?
All of the girls except Perrie have tattoos. You can check them all out with our handy Little Mix tattoo guide right here.
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Mini John Cooper Works Concept
Mini John Cooper Works over its latest hatch—conceptually.
Alexander Stoklosa
MARC URBANO, MICHAEL SIMARI, THE MANUFACTURER
It’s a good thing Mini builds small cars, because its lineup is pretty darn crowded. With the three-door hardtop, convertible, coupe, roadster, Clubman, Paceman, Countryman, and John Cooper Works iterations of all of those sharing showroom space, the brand certainly isn’t hurting for variation. Alas, a new Mini hatchback is upon us, meaning it’s time to get ready for most—if not all—of those Mini variants to be overhauled over the next couple of years. First up: a high-po three-door.
Set Phasers to “Copy”
Set to roll onto Mini’s show stand in Detroit next month, this concept previews the next in a line of JCW variants that have appeared since BMW re-launched Mini in the early 2000s. When this concept eventually makes the transition to production, it will be the largest three-door John Cooper Works yet. That’s because the third-gen Mini has grown a bit, by 4.5 inches in length, and it’s a little more than an inch wider, too.
Bottom: 2013 Mini John Cooper Works GP
Mini might not have contained the car’s footprint, but it did carry over the current JCW’s look almost entirely intact. The concept features a familiar red-and-black exterior trim package, with a red roof, door mirrors, hood stripes, brake calipers, and fascia accents, as well as a blacked-out grille and rear fascia. For the show car, Mini also went all-out on the main body color, a striking shade called Bright Highways Gray; it boasts a hand-polished surface layer that’s finished with clear coat. We can’t speak to its luster from the photos, but we can say that it plays nicely with the contrasting red- and black-colored trim.
Functional JCW elements include more-aggressive front and rear fascias that swap the standard hardtop’s fog-light nacelles for brake ducts and add a rear “diffuser element.” There’s also a roof spoiler, rocker-panel extensions, and unspecified “body components” that are designed to smooth the flow of air around the C-pillars. The car rides on a handsomely chunky set of 18-inch five-spoke wheels, and JCW badges adorn the grille, fender signal lamps, and the dual exhaust outlets.
Mechanical Radio Silence
Although Mini goes to great length waxing poetic about the JCW’s exterior design, it’s relatively mum on mechanical details. The concept features a sports exhaust system, but there’s no mention of what engine breathes through those (presumably freer-flowing) pipes. Mini does say the concept will feature “an unmistakable engine soundtrack,” but that’s entirely unhelpful. The 2014 Mini Cooper is powered by a 134-hp turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder, while the Cooper S gets a 189-hp turbo 2.0-liter four. The predictable route is for the JCW to repurpose the bigger 2.0-liter—with more power, of course—although a high-output tri-holer would be an interesting option, and would sound “unmistakable.” Expect a six-speed manual to be standard, and an automatic with the same number of cogs to be available as an option.
Mini also doesn’t specify what changes it will make to the JCW’s chassis, but you can bet on the usual round of stiffened springs, dampers, and anti-roll bars. In the past, this has resulted in quite the rough ride, but perhaps Mini can use the latest hatch’s bigger footprint to help smooth things out. Eventually, an even higher-performance—and ultra-limited-edition—JCW GP model will likely serve as the swansong for this generation of Mini. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. For now, look for more details on the production John Cooper Works to seep out over the next few weeks before the concept’s reveal in Detroit.
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Used Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD for Sale in Miami, FL
Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD
2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD
Description: Used 2012 Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD for sale - $5,490 - 75,630 miles with Steel Wheels, Bluetooth
Bomnin Chevrolet Dadeland
Guru9D4ZJ4
Sales associates did not speak proper English, hard to communicate over the phone, kept being promised a call back for 4 days, car is advertised on Cargurus as having a sunroof, but it does not. Sales man says no big deal. I want a sunroof so yeah, it is.
Guru996KBL
No star . Worst auto purchase ever. Dealer told me there is a buyer coming if I want to put deposit. After I put $1000 deposit and have not heard from anyone. Left 2 voice messages and no reply. The dealer sold my car to someone else without telling me. Terrible... not professional whatsoever. Typical old car salesmanship
They did not call me, I had to call them. They told me the truck was in transit and I could call back in a week or so. Didn't want my name or phone number. Lacking in customer service.
Description: Used 2014 Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD for sale - $6,990 - 95,444 miles with Navigation System, Alloy Wheels, Bluetooth, Backup Camera
Bomnin Chevrolet West Kendall
Salespeople did not contact me until I reminded. Price on site was inflated by $1300 with “extras” beyond taxes, fees and licensing. Could not not itemize, verify nor document “extras”. I did not buy the car even though I had arranged shipping and payment. Too much dishonesty
GuruFFW6K
Great response time and had info emailed within 15mins
MommaDeCinco
Awful! Never heard back from the Pre-Owned Sales manager Ernesto after I left him numerous voicemails. Not stated in the ad are $3k in fees if you are not there to sign in person. When I asked the receptionist about delivery, she said it's the buyers responsibility. I mentioned the price cargurus has the delivery fee for on the ad for the car and she said that was wrong. It was going to be almost double that.
Description: Used 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD for sale - $6,490 - 100,630 miles with Alloy Wheels, Steel Wheels, Bluetooth, Heated Seats
Color: Indigo Night Mica
Guru261ZN
Excellent service but I am still interested in purchasing a SC 430
Guru9D85G4
These guys give used car salesman a bad rep as they are engaging in bait and switch advertising a very low price but then charge excessive dealer fees increasing the actual ad price over $2000.00 then you still have documentation cost and sale taxes.
You are charging an unnecessary and extremely high $1,298. For Vehicle inspection Package. This is a crooked act. You advertised for $8,490. Your final figure was $12,000. Crazy.
They added dealers fees 999 and tint fee of 700 Also staff very rude when questioned about the additional charges. I ended up buying from another dealer. They should be up front and honest .
It was good dealer responded
bestdealer
A very honest dealer needed a car for my wife and she got great at a great price !! you need to visit them to really see the big collection of cars, most cars indoor, they take care of their inventory that's what I liked. deff recommended !!
great service ! great car ! they really took care of me every step of the way, so many cars to choose from i didnt know what to choose, the sales person was patient enough to walk me through each car i liked untill i found my dream car !! im so happy !! thank you best price car dealer for helping and getting me financed with bad credit !! i will definitely recommend my friends and family to come here.
Guru72B2G
Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Guru9D8QVB
Good conversation was not to interested in this auto.
Excellent experience. Thank you.
Dealer kept me informed
Description: Used 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD for sale - $4,444 - 120,244 miles with Popular Equipment Package, Navigation System, Alloy Wheels, Steel Wheels, Bluetooth
Very good experience with the Internet Sales Manager Christopher Antel.
gshaughn
Communications were oddly defensive and untimely. Car had already been sold the day before.
GuruQ7FWZ
Quick honest and easy reps, more than willing to work with you, its worth the drive if you arent local and there's a car in their lot you want, i had Mr. Antle as a sales rep and he really worked hard to get me what I could afford! I'd buy a second car from them in a heart beat if I ever needed one.
Description: Used 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD for sale - $3,999 - 140,616 miles with Steel Wheels, Bluetooth
Guru9Z8LB5
GuruGN1YM
The best of the best alweys exelent attention
GuruN7BQB
I wouldn’t recommend them at all. They told me the car was checked by a local dealership and it was good. I brought a Ford transit and it’s smoking. First time driving the car for business. Also the car does not lock at all. I guess it’s easy to take advantage of a women.
Marizzle
Salesperson is responsive. Notified of price drop. Unable to visit for test drive due to COVID19.
Description: Used 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD for sale - $6,999 - 91,488 miles with Alloy Wheels, Steel Wheels, Bluetooth
Guru7WVN9
Pilot and effecient
lferrer726
Called in advance to make sure car was available since I was coming from far. Upon arrival, I test drove it and when asked to make a deal, they told me someone else was already making the deal. Complete waste of time
Joannbell
Guru9D8H68
Guru99QSVD
Yes, but by the time they contacted me ir was already sold. They asked what I was really wanting and said they would search and try to help me.
Guru9DXN2V
Very professional and informative just to far to drive
Description: Used 2011 Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD for sale - $6,995 - 63,987 miles with Power Package, Steel Wheels, Bluetooth
Sent information in a timely manner.
GuruVKF7K
We purchased the vehicle clean smooth sale.
GuruQCQ9X
Sent me additional information quickly.
Description: Used 2014 Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD for sale - $8,033 - 91,653 miles with Popular Equipment Package, Power Package, Alloy Wheels, Bluetooth, Backup Camera, Heated Seats
Color: Pacific Blue Pearl
MTLVMD
These folks were pretty good and honest--unfortunately some of their emails got caught up in spam. They also never notified me that the Ranger was sold--I found out through CarGurus. But the Internet Manager did follow-up to see if I needed anything. I did not get a chance to email her back, but the note was appreciated.
GuruGY2T5
Great customer service. The best follow up system I’ve ever seen. Thank you. Hopefully we can make a deal!
Wish we could’ve negotiated the cost a little. I enjoyed speaking with Samantha. She communicates quickly, and has an endearing personality.
GuruLYVC
Dealer called 2 days later and was able to explain the process and fees.
This seller is just a joke I tried to contact them since 3 weeks, I receive an automated answer, then nothing ... I sent many email, no answer They advertise for delivery, but they don't do it ... Not really happy !
Gilestyle
Unfortunately car was being sold as I was speaking with sales person. Although he was very helpful.
Guru95TJ75
They worked with me to get everything done.
Very nice Dealership this is the car they sold my brother although the car is not here yet I’m sure my brother will love it.......
geemoyst
Auto Mobil responded to me in a timely manner
Fgtabet
Great company, sales man Pedro is fantastic.
Excellent and very proffesional,especially Silvio
Description: Used 2014 Hyundai Sonata GLS FWD for sale - $8,798 - 74,461 miles with Alloy Wheels, Bluetooth
FAIR DEAL $2 ABOVE
The dealer interaction was very positive. Unfortunately, the car was sold before I could make it there for a test drive, etc...
GuruRHF1M
Responsive and went above and beyond to help us! They earned our business now and in the future!
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For drivers with fine taste and a dainty budget, the Sonata has long been the choice for affordable luxury. Year over year, even the baseline trims welcome riders and drivers with all the comforts and conveniences of a five-star hotel on wheels, but at the same price as “just a car.” This year Hyundai has raised the bar on performance and handling, again aiming for that extra unexpected mile in more than just appearance.
The 2011 Sonata trims stay true to that spirit with a wow-inspiring GLS, slick SE, and totally unlimited Limited. And keep your eyes peeled for the much-acclaimed Hybrid Sonata, expected in late 2010.
Standard features across the board include iPod, satellite radio, and Bluetooth connectivity with steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, Volvo-borrowed climate control, remote keyless entry, and even heated power mirrors. Beyond intuitive, the spacious 2011 Sonata has just the right spots to put those things otherwise kicked around on the floorboard and invites you to simply sit back and enjoy the ride.
The engine is a totally new and surprisingly efficient 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder (I4) producing 198 hp and 184 lb-ft torque, and it gets 23/35 mpg. Despite those numbers, this Sonata is one peppy four-banger straight off the line, streaking down the quarter mile in just 15.8 seconds - a mere 3 seconds longer than that stretch of pavement’s hottest trotters.
Disappointingly the SE bumps up the hp and torque numbers only a hair - 2 each, to be precise - but not all the new Sonata SE’s superpowers reside directly under the hood. The sport suspension and steering with dual exhaust and larger tires on 18-inch alloy rims provide improved control and power over the GLS and Limited, but reviews indicate even the SE’s handling is still a bit sluggish at high speeds. Of course, what would be a sport edition without sporty style perks - the SE boasts a touch of chrome on the outside and a bit of leather for your steering wheel and tranny knob on the inside.
Last but certainly most, the Limited goes the distance with trimmings like a full leather interior, heated front seats, HD stereo with 6-CD changer, power sunroof, mirror-mounted turn signals and 17-inch alloy rims.
Although none of the trims offer a V6 option, the SE and Limited can be upgraded to a 274-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter I4 engine, but only with a six-speed automatic. The GLS comes manual with the automatic as an option.
Other 2011 Sonata drivers call it a real head-turner, but not so great as a wheel-turner - handling is the biggest complaint due to over-steering. Some drivers feel the transmission is periodically sluggish and sometimes defective, but that seems to come from the early release Sonata, manufactured before July 2, 2010.
Since its inception in 1985, the Sonata has consistently raised the bar on how much four-banger you should get for your buck. Its historically jaw-dropping style and creature comforts more than make up for what it may lack in the opinion of Mario Andretti or Dale Earnhardt, having won design awards in both Australia and Japan. Although performance never was very high on Hyundai’s priority list for this model, Consumer Reports called it one of the most trouble-free cars.
This is a model tailor-made for the tortoise -- comfortable, beautiful, intelligent, and built to go the distance at a pace that allows its perks to be fully appreciated.
The Sonata was born in 1985 exclusively for the South Korean market. With a body based on the Hyundai Stellar and an engine by Mitsubishi, it was little more than Hyundai's first step toward engineering its own technology.
The U.S. market first laid eyes on a Sonata in 1988, when it finally met emissions standards, although the model was already a year old to South Koreans. Sporting a Galant platform and engine, the 1989 Sonata was still primarily Mitsubishi-engineered, but it successfully replaced the Stellar as Hyundai’s large family car in South Korea and North America. Total sales were over 250,000, but that wouldn’t last long -- they gradually dipped below 100,000 by 1998.
This version was manufactured in Canada and South Korea until 1994, getting a GLS trim with a 3.0-liter V6 engine that put out 146 hp for 1991 and a facelift for 1992 with a 2.4-liter I4 producing 110 hp for the GL. Before the facelift, the GL had a 2.0-liter I4 engine producing 131 hp - arguably the better engine. The 1994 release saw a significantly improved style strikingly similar to the Mazda 626 of the time, with a 2.0-liter 126-hp I4 engine. A 3.0-liter, 142-hp V6 was available in some markets.
Hyundai stopped production at its Quebec plant in late 1993, leaving Sonata production entirely up to South Korea until 2005. Sales were too low in North America to warrant keeping it open with poor quality plaguing their reputation. Although the Quebec plant had the capacity to produce 100,000 Sonatas, the peak demand was just over 28,000 in 1991 -- and other years were lucky to reach half that.
The next Sonata, also called a Sonata 2 in South Korea or the Sonica in Italy, began production in 1994 with basically the same engine line-up, but much-improved style. The 1995 model, also known as the Sonata 3 in South Korea, was born to be a true luxury-brand competitor, borrowing Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz style for the front and rear ends, and setting the Sonata standard on elbow room for the next 11 years.
Under new management, Hyundai struck gold with the 1999 Sonata - and dug out a few nuggets for its drivers. This is the model that started the EF series and the Sonata legacy we know and love today, stuffed with all the trimmings of a luxury car for a lot less than the typical arm and leg. The engines were at long last Hyundai-engineered, including 1.8-liter, 2.0-liter, and 2.4-liter engines producing up to 138 hp, and a 2.5-liter V6 throwing out an impressive 159 hp. Unfortunately the V6's automatic transmission had a defect in the speed sensors, but sales volume picked up massively thanks to the improved quality and special 10-year warranty.
The 2002 facelift kept the 2.4-liter, 149-hp I4 and upgraded the V6 an entire 3 hp, but the body style was vastly improved - so much so that Kia borrowed bits for its Optima, and the platform was also shared by the Hyundai Santa Fe. Sales were over 300,000 units in 2001 and 400,000 for 2003, implying Hyundai was smart to keep the Sonata essentially unchanged from ‘99 to ‘05 - and then they got daring.
Hyundai launched a major expansion and the NF series in 2005, opening assembly in the U.S., India, Turkey, Egypt, Thailand, Russia, and Sudan. The Montgomery, Alabama, plant was built to handle five times the volume of its Quebec predecessor, and it is kept pretty close to capacity with the latest models. The 2010 Sonata is poised to become the first Korean car to become a top-10 bestseller in the U.S. However, of the fourth-generation Sonatas, the 2006 through 2008 models are most popular by far.
Inspired by the 2005 Audi A6, this Sonata was noticeably roomier with a modernized suspension that dramatically improved control, ride, and handling. Until this version the Sonata trim line-up included a GL, GLS, and LX, but that changed to GLS, SE, and Limited for this generation. Available engines included the first Theta, a 162-hp, 2.4-liter all-aluminum I4, and a beastly 3.3-liter, 234-hp V6. The 2009 facelift improved the exterior and dash styling, plus a few nifty gadgets like satellite radio, Bluetooth, and iPod connectivity got stuffed into the mix. In fact, the only significant change from the 2009 to the 2011 model - aside from the slightly improved engines and exclusion of a V6 - is that the GLS and SE trims now include formerly Limited features standard.
The favorites for a used Sonata, by far, are the fourth-generation models between 2006 and 2009. This is a new-to-you car with a sense of pride, sporting competitive fuel-efficient engines, more room than you can shake an elbow at, handy gadgets, luxurious style, and best-in-class reliability. Two independent tests found zero defects after one year and 40,000 miles, and Consumer Reports called this generation one of the most trouble-free cars of the time.
At the start line, three trim levels were offered; GL, GLS and LX. The second year saw a shuffling of the trim levels to the current format, including SE and Limited outfits. Initially, the 2.4-liter four-cylinder produced 162 hp and was standard in the GL and GLS trims. A five-speed manual was standard (GL only for 2006) and a four-speed automatic was optional with this engine.
Optional in the GLS and standard in the LX, SE and Limited was a 235-hp version of the 3.3-liter V6, matched to a five-speed automatic transmission. For 2008, the four-cylinder 26/38 mpg engine became standard in all trim levels, and the 23/35 mpg V6 engine became optional. That year also saw a few more standard features added to the SE and Limited trims, such as satellite radio, Bluetooth, and iPod connectivity.
The most notable changes are in the 2009 model - engine outputs were increased to 175 hp for the I4 and 249 hp for the V6, and the interior was spiffed up with a new dash and higher-quality materials. There were also two prominent additions to the features lists - a standard auxiliary audio jack and an optional touchscreen navigation system.
Up to the 2008 model, the cabin had respectable build and materials quality along with a precise feel to the controls, but it wasn’t quite what you might call “lush,” and the dash controls were oddly arranged - the audio controls were placed too high and climate controls too low. Beyond that, the spacious cabin remained unchanged, and although the exterior had a few nips here and tucks there, you will be hard-pressed to tell the difference between Sonatas of this generation.
The Sonata typically prioritizes ride comfort over precise handling, and the fourth generation is no exception. It smothered bumps well and delivered a luscious highway ride, but with its significant body roll and loose steering, it wasn't particularly fun to drive. Power from the efficient four-cylinder engine was competitive, and although the V6 wasn't quite as potent as those in rival sedans, it still got the job done while returning good fuel economy. Inside, soft, high-quality plastics were plentiful, and the overall design was eye-pleasing.
Pre-2006 Sonatas remain a risky used-car proposition even though they are exceptionally affordable after depreciation. Just remember, you get what you pay for -- only in recent years have we seen the kind of build quality and structural integrity which can promise long-term durability.
Nevertheless, the previous (third) generation Hyundai Sonata was originally introduced for 1999 with a vastly improved appearance, far better engines and significant improvements made in noise and ride quality versus its lamentable predecessors. The base car featured a 138-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder, and the GLS had a 159-hp, 2.5-liter V6. These numbers may be different from what you might find elsewhere - Hyundai misstated its horsepower ratings prior to 2002, and 11 of their horses had wings and a horn. Even still, if you have to buy something older than a 2006, the ‘99 and its third-generation brothers are the way to go.
The second-generation Sonata was introduced for 1995 and offered improved fit and finish compared to its predecessor, but that's not saying much. It now had dual airbags, but no more power under the hood. For instance, the V6 only produced 5 more horses than the four-cylinder. For 1997, the Sonata was restyled dramatically, but not necessarily for the better. You should probably avoid this and older generations - fuel economy and power are far from comparable to modern cars, and Sonata quality before new management took over in ‘99 was laughable.
In short, if it’s at least a ‘99 or built in Alabama, you have a golden Sonata. Known issues include frequent brake service, broken sun visors, faulty windshield washer pumps and a slow-shifting automatic transmission. If the bumps in the road put an extra knock in your suspension, the faulty strut-mount bushings can be retrofitted with a modern fix to correct that knock. Even still, you shouldn’t expect many issues, especially if the known bugs were already gassed out by the previous owner.
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Albert and David Maysles’s classic documentary Grey Gardens provided a disturbing snapshot of 1970’s American upper-class life, replete with mentally ill dowagers, feral cats, and a crumbling estate. In early 1971, the Maysles brothers started filming the daily activities of Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale, “Big Edie,” and her daughter, Edith Bouvier Beale, “Little Edie,” the aunt and first cousin, respectively, of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, as they puttered around their decrepit 1897 eastern Long Island mansion, from which the film got its title. Big Edie and her husband, Phelan Beale, had originally purchased Grey Gardens in 1923. Phelan abandoned his wife and daughter shortly thereafter and took all his money with him. With few options to support themselves other than the occasional sale from their Tiffany silver collection, the reclusive pair allowed their house—and their mental health—to putrefy for decades, all the while insisting they would never abandon Grey Gardens as Phelan had abandoned them.
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City Council MInutes 7/11/2011
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The Regular Meeting of the Council of the City ofBelpre,Ohiowas called to order by Council President Mr. Neff at7:30 p.m.with Mr. Neff welcoming everyone to this evening’s meeting. The roll was called with the following members present: Ms. Abdella, Mr. Baker, Mrs. Boso, Mrs. Marshall, Mr. Martin, Mr. Robinson, and Mr. Sinnett present. Also present were Mayor Lorentz, Safety-Service Director Mr. Ferguson, City Auditor Miss Pittenger, City Law Director Mr. Webster, Treasurer Mr. McAfee, and Clerk of Council Mrs. Meredith.
At this time Mr. Neff asked that everyone please stand for the prayer and remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Ferguson pointed out a correction to theJune 27, 2011minutes. On Page 2, 7 paragraphs’ down, the sentence should read, “Mr. Ferguson discussed the resurfacing of theCivitan Park Road”, instead of hill. Mr. Sinnett made a motion to accept the minutes ofJune 27, 2011as amended and by-pass the reading. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Reports of City Officials
Mayor Lorentz reported that the lighting project is complete at Civitan Boat Ramp. Due to weather and material deliveries I did ask for an extension until July 8th, 2011. The work completed on the 7th. You should see a vast difference when walking the area or exiting or approaching the ramp.
Shelley & Sands called today to schedule the park roadway for late next week. This will make it nice to have all new blacktop before homecoming. Please be aware the roadway through the park will be closed for a couple days while this is being completed. Hopefully you have noticed the flower plantings around the pond area. Give a special thank you to Jon Neff and Bob’s Market for their assistance in this effort.
Last week I met with the O.S.U. Extension Office to discuss the Fair Housing Report that needs submitted to the state. The information in the letter will explain better what we have to offer plus make sure we comply with all fair housing regulations. Darlene Lukshin will complete the research on our behalf.
Mr. Ferguson and I met with the developers and engineers tomorrow for a progress report on theFarson Streetproject. Mr. Ferguson received a request for a demolition permit to remove the abandoned BP Station on the corner of Farson and St. Rt. 7.
This Wednesday July 13th is the monthly Mayor’s Association meeting in Belpre. If any of council plans on attending please let me know tonight so your names can be added to the dinner reservations. Dinner is at6PM.
We just received word today the price on the Middleton Doll building has been reduced. Hopefully we can find a suitable tenant soon.
Safety-Service Director Mr. Ferguson reported that the city and I have received notification from the United Food and Commercial Worker’s Unionof the upcoming negotiations with the Police Union. This will probably take place the latter part of August or the first part of September. I also received notification from the Federal Emergency Management Association concerning a meeting they held with us on December 3rd, 2009. It is approximately 18 months since that date. I wish someone had forgotten about this by now however they did not. It has certain stipulation that must be met by the City ofBelpre concerning different residents within the City ofBelpre. If anyone would like to discuss we can at a later time.
City Auditor Miss Pittenger reported that the Exit Conference to review the 2010 Audit and Financial Statements with members of Julian and Grube, Inc. will be held in the conference room on Tuesday, July 12, at4:00 PM.
A copy of the Un-audited 2010 Financial Statement is available for review from9 amto4 pmMonday thru Friday in the Auditor’s office. There has been a Public Notice published in the paper.
I will be attending the Ohio GFOA (Government Financial Officers Association) State Budget Seminar on Thursday July 14th in Huron,Ohio. This will be an overview of the State Budget and how it will effect local governments with roundtable discussion by entity. This will be very important in planning realistic revenue for the 2012 budget.
Mr. Neff stated that if there is any legislative actions necessary please pass it on to me.
City Law Director stated that if you happen to see our name in the Marietta Times as a plaintiff in a foreclosure action we normally don’t do those types of things. We are the plaintiff in a foreclosure action involving a default with some funding through some Community Action Programs. We have a default based on insurance and leaving the premises. We will follow-up with that and let you know what happens.
Treasurer Mr. McAfee had no report for the Treasurer’s Office. Mr. McAfee reported that the Belpre Alumni Association Ice Cream Social was a success. We missed seeing many of you.
Communications and Petitions:
Mr. Neff announced that the two communications he has received is as follows:
E-mail from Tom Belish stating that he will be by his phone this evening regarding any questions you may have about this evening’s legislation.
E-mail from Richard Briggs regarding a 17 page Communication to Belpre City Council about “Not for Aggregation”. This was forwarded to each member of council. A hard copy has been placed on your desk this evening.
Report of Standing Committee:
Ms. Abdella had no report for the Finance/Audit Committee. Ms. Abdella called a committee meeting forJuly 25, 2011at7:00 p.m.for the purpose of discussing changes to our tax legislation.
Mr. Baker, Police and Fire Committee had no report.
Mrs. Marshall had no report for Streets, Sidewalks and Storm Sewers.
Mr. Robinson had no report for the Utilities Committee.
Mr. Martin, Parks and Recreation Committee had no report.
Mrs. Boso had no report for Planning and Zoning Committee.
Mrs. Boso had no report for Economic Development Committee.
Mr. Sinnett, Rules Committee had no report.
Persons Appearing Before Council – Agenda items only.
Richard G. Briggs,2520 Underwood Drive,Belpre,Ohioappeared before council opposing Aggregation. A copy of his presentation is on file.
Unfinished Business:
Ms. Abdella brought before council for third reading A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE TAX BUDGET FOR THE YEAR 2012. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Ms. Abdella moved this be Resolution 38, 2010-2011 and duly passed. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
The next item calls for the third reading of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND AUDITOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL INCOME TAX AGENCY OR THE REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE INCOME TAX LAWS OF THE CITY OF BELPRE AND FOR THE COLLECTION OF SAID TAXES. There was a vote at the last meeting for second reading. I was advised that I must declare that motion out of order. We will need to vote on this piece of legislation for second and third readings this evening.
Ms. Abdella brought before council for second reading AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND AUDITOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL INCOME TAX AGENCY OR THE REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE INCOME TAX LAWS OF THE CITY OF BELPRE AND FOR THE COLLECTION OF SAID TAXES. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Ms. Abdella made a motion to suspend the rule of council requiring reading of this ordinance on three different days to allow the third reading of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND AUDITOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL INCOME TAX AGENCY OR THE REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE INCOME TAX LAWS OF THE CITY OF BELPRE AND FOR THE COLLECTION OF SAID TAXES. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Ms. Abdella brought before council for third reading AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND AUDITOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE REGIONAL INCOME TAX AGENCY OR THE REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE INCOME TAX LAWS OF THE CITY OF BELPRE AND FOR THE COLLECTION OF SAID TAXES. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Ms. Abdella moved this be Ordinance 27, 2010-2011 and duly passed. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Mr. Robinson brought before council for third reading AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO AFFECT AN OPT-OUT NATURAL GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION 4929.26 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Mr. Robinson moved this be Ordinance 28, 2010-2011 and duly passed. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Mr. Robinson brought before council for third reading AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO AFFECT AN OPT-OUT ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAM PURSUANT TO SECTION 4928.20 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Mr. Robinson brought before council for second reading A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GOVERNMENTAL AGGREGATION SERVICE AGREEMENT. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye. This will lie over until the next meeting of council.
Miss Pittenger pointed out that the RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATIONS was not passed at the last meeting and does not appear on the agenda this evening.
Point of clarification was made by Mr. McCauley stating that the minutes of the previous meeting is not accurate because the legislation referenced was regarding the tax budget not the 2011 Appropriations. It should have been that the RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATIONS that was passed was declared out of order due to the emergency clause and the number of council members present required to pass the legislation.
Ms. Abdella made a motion to add to the agenda for third reading A RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATIONS. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Ms. Abdella brought before council for third reading A RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATIONS. Miss Pittenger stated that the Mayor had requested an additional $20,000 for the Farson Street Project. Discussion followed regarding the transfer of $20,000 from Capital funds 31250 to 51250.
Ms. Abdella made a motion to amend the legislation and add $20,000 to fund 301 Capital for roadway onFarson Streetengineering. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Ms. Abdella brought before council for third reading A RESOLUTION SUPPLEMENTING YEAR 2011 APPROPRIATIONS as amended. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Mr. Robinson brought before council for first reading AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING THE FRANCHISE FEE PERCENTAGE TO BE IMPOSED UNDER STATEWIDE CABLE FRANCHISE AND REQUIRING THAT ADVERTISING REVENUES BE INCLUDED IN FRANCHISE FEE PAYMENTS. Ms. Abdella asked Mr. Robinson if this meant it was time to start negotiating the cable franchise again. Discussion followed by Mr. McCauley regarding the cable franchise. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Mr. Robinson moved to suspend the rule of council requiring reading of this ordinance on three different days to allow the second and third readings of AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING THE FRANCHISE FEE PERCENTAGE TO BE IMPOSED UNDER STATEWIDE CABLE FRANCHISE AND REQUIRING THAT ADVERTISING REVENUES BE INCLUDED IN FRANCHISE FEE PAYMENTS. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Mr. Robinson brought before council for second and third readings AN ORDINANCE SPECIFYING THE FRANCHISE FEE PERCENTAGE TO BE IMPOSED UNDER STATEWIDE CABLE FRANCHISE AND REQUIRING THAT ADVERTISING REVENUES BE INCLUDED IN FRANCHISE FEE PAYMENTS. A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
Mr. McCauley raised the issue to revisit the minutes on page 4. The clerk is to get with Mr. McCauley for point of clarification.
Mr. Webster stated that he forgot to mention the issue regarding bath salts. The City of Marietta has passed a criminal section regarding bath salts. At this time we don’t know anyone in town selling bath salts. The State statute becomes effective 90 days after it was passed. We may want to wait until the State Ordinance becomes effective.
Mr. McAfee asked the SSD who is responsible for taking care of the grass at the old car wash in the Kroger Shopping Center. Mr. Ferguson stated that it would be the owner. Mr. McAfee stated that the weeds are as tall as he is.
Mr. Robinson stated he had a list of cities involved with the gas and electric aggregation however the citizens will have to make the deciding vote.
Mr. Baker asked that the Mayor and Safety-Service Director take a look at our flags. They are getting tattered. Mayor Lorentz stated that he would take a look at them.
Persons Appearing Before Council: None
Adjourn:
Mr. Robinson moved to adjourn at8:20 p.m.A vote was taken with all members of council present voting aye.
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CBP Laredo Recruiting Office is Open for Business; Recruiters to Provide Application Assistance for OFO, USBP, AMO Positions
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is informing potential job seekers interested in a fulfilling federal law enforcement career that the Laredo Recruiting Office, housed at Laredo Field Office, is open for business and provides a one-stop shop for recruiting and application assistance for frontline positions within CBP’s three principal field components, Office of Field Operations (OFO), U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) and Air and Marine Operations (AMO).
“We want to let the community know that we have a fantastic resource, the Laredo Recruiting Office, which provides one of a kind, unparalleled service, guidance to job seekers interested in a position with U.S. Customs and Border Protection,” said Director, Field Operations David P. Higgerson, Laredo Field Office. “We strongly encourage those interested in embarking on a federal law enforcement career with CBP to contact our recruiters at Laredo Recruiting Office today.”
Deputy Director Quinton Burough,
AMO San Antonio Air Unit, Director,
Field Operations David P. Higgerson,
Laredo Field Office and (A) Chief
Patrol Agent Robert Boatright, Laredo
Sector Border Patrol, dedicate the
CBP Laredo Recruiting Office in a
ribbon cutting ceremony.
The recently inaugurated Laredo Recruiting Office is staffed with recruiters from CBP’s OFO, USBP and AMO who are on hand to answer applicants’ questions regarding the job application process, provide assistance regarding the electronic submittal of applications, provide resume writing assistance and help guide applicants through the application process. The Laredo Recruitment Office recruits for CBP officer, U.S. Border Patrol agent, Air and Marine agent positions and other non-uniformed CBP positions through recurring open vacancy announcements.
The Laredo Recruiting Office is located at 109 Shiloh Dr., Ste. 300, Laredo, Texas 78045. Assistance is provided on an appointment basis. To make an appointment regarding CBP officer, U.S. Border Patrol agent, Air and Marine agent or other CBP positions, please call 956-753-1001 or 956-753-1002, 956-753-1003 or 956-1004.
For more information about a career with CBP, please visit the Careers webpage. Watch our video for even more information regarding the Laredo Recruiting Office.
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Trail Blazers' Harry Giles: Larger role expected
Giles posted two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt,), five rebounds and two steals across 11 minutes in Thursday's 111-87 loss to the Pacers.
The loss of Jusuf Nurkic (wrist) leaves two healthy centers on Portland's roster. Enes Kanter will be the starter moving forward, but Giles will lead the charge with the second unit. At 6-foot-11, Giles is really the only player besides Kanter who can play the position. Players like Carmelo Anthony and Robert Covington would put the Trail Blazers into a size mismatch on a nightly basis. Nurkic managers who missed out on Kanter should probably consider picking him up, especially in deeper leagues where quality big men are scarce.
Trail Blazers' Harry Giles: Earns acknowledgement from Stotts
Coach Terry Stotts praised Giles' start to the preseason Monday, but he noted that it may be difficult to find a consistent role for him during the regular season, Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl reports.
Giles has been the clear standout from the Blazers' first two preseason games, and Stotts recognized his efforts following Sunday's 19-point, 13-rebound, three-assist, two-steal effort. "I've been really pleased with the way (Giles) has played, there's no question," Stotts said. "Both games he's scoring the ball well, he's rebounding the ball well, he's playing with a lot of energy, so that's been very encouraging." However, Stotts went on to acknowledge that the Blazers already have a clear starter at center in Jusuf Nurkic, while Enes Kanter, Carmelo Anthony and Zach Collins will all play significant roles in the frontcourt. "I think it's a little early to be talking about minutes and rotations," Stotts said. "But I really like who we have playing in those positions right now. It'll play itself out, but I really like the way Harry is playing. I think he's impressing some people."
Trail Blazers' Harry Giles: Double-doubles in Trail Blazers debut
Harry Giles ended with 18 points (8-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds, three steals, two blocks and one assist in 25 minutes during Friday's 127-102 preseason victory over Sacramento.
Giles made the most of his opportunities Friday, coming off the bench to lead the Trail Blazers with 18 points. He added 14 rebounds and five defensive stats in what could potentially be his best line of the season. Jusuf Nurkic (COVID-19 protocol) was not in action and so Giles shifted up in the rotation behind Enes Kanter. While it appears Kanter has the backup role locked down, there is certainly a case for Giles to be given a shot at minutes. Kanter's fantasy ceiling is somewhat limited which does open the door for Giles, even if only slightly.
Trail Blazers' Harry Giles: Lands in Portland
Giles signed a one-year contract with the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
The Kings declined the 22-year-old's team option for 2020-21 last year, so he hit free agency after the shortened season. Giles averaged 6.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 14.5 minutes for Sacramento last season, and he'll provide frontcourt depth behind Jusuf Nurkic for his new team.
Kings' Harry Giles: Goes for 23 points in 20 minutes
Giles had 23 points (9-11 FG, 0-1 3PT, 5-6 FT) and eight rebounds in Sunday's loss to Orlando.
With the game out of reach early in the second half, Giles had an opportunity for extended playing time after seeing just four minutes in Friday's opener against San Antonio. Giles made the most of it, hitting nine of his 11 field goal attempts en route to a team-high scoring total.
Kings' Harry Giles: Just misses double-double
Giles scored 12 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding nine rebounds and an assist in 18 minutes off the bench during Monday's scrimmage against the Clippers.
The second-year big emerged as the primary backup to Richaun Holmes at center prior to the shutdown, averaging 10.4 points and 6.6 boards in 22.5 minutes over his last 13 games. The fact that Giles even hoisted a shot from beyond the arc -- much less made one -- is also worth noting, as he didn't have a single three-point attempt all season in 38 games. If the 22-year-old used the break to work on his range, it can only bode well for his fantasy value.
Kings' Harry Giles: Accrues four steals
Giles posted seven points (3-7 FG, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, four steals and two assists in 20 minutes during Saturday's 131-123 scrimmage loss to the Bucks.
Giles drew the start at center and held his own, getting after it defensively. Marvin Bagley (foot) is out for the season, but Richaun Holmes returned to practice Tuesday. Assuming Holmes is good to go by the time the official games begin again, Giles will almost certainly return to a reserve role in the near future.
Kings' Harry Giles: Returns to bench role
Giles isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pelicans, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Giles started 14 of the last 16 games but will go back to the bench with Richaun Holmes returning to the starting five Wednesday. Giles is averaging 4.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 11.1 minutes off the bench this season.
Kings' Harry Giles: Only 15 minutes in loss
Giles had 10 points (5-8 FG), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 15 minutes during Thursday's 125-108 loss to the 76ers.
Giles struggled through what was an unfavorable matchup, falling victim to the small-ball revolution. He had been playing well leading into Thursday but fell short of the mark in the loss. Word on the street is that Richaun Holmes (shoulder) could return as soon as this weekend, something that is likely to impact Giles' value moving forward. This is certainly the cut-throat end of the fantasy season and if you are battling for a playoff spot, Giles may need to be returned to waivers.
Kings' Harry Giles: Serviceable effort Tuesday
Giles totaled 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, two steals and one assist in 27 minutes during Tuesday's 133-126 victory over the Wizards.
Giles continues his mini-breakout, scoring in double digits in six consecutive games. During that span, he has been a top-80 player despite a few inconsistencies in his playing time. Word on the street is that Richaun Holmes (shoulder) could be getting closer to a return but until then, Giles should be rostered in most competitive formats.
Kings' Harry Giles: Continues to produce as starter
Giles accounted for 16 points (8-14 FG), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 31 minutes during Friday's 104-101 win at Memphis.
Giles has started nine of Sacramento's 11 games in February and the results have been encouraging -- he has scored 10 or more points in each of his last four outings, including a career-high 19-point effort earlier this week. Giles should be considered as the Kings' starting center moving forward and is averaging 11.3 points with 6.8 boards in 11 games this month.
Kings' Harry Giles: Gets new career high in scoring
Giles put up a career-high 19 points (7-11 FG, 5-5 FT) to go with eight rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes Thursday in the Kings' 112-108 loss to the Thunder.
While De'Aaron Fox (abdomen) was sidelined, Giles stepped up to fill the scoring void, pouring in 15 of his points in the first half to help give the Kings a 61-50 advantage at the break. His scoring pace slowed in the second half, but Giles still turned in another quality outing, upping his averages to 15.3 points, 9.7 boards and 2.3 assists in 26.7 minutes over his past three outings. Fox's impending return -- possibly as soon as Friday in Memphis -- may suppress Giles' usage a bit, but the 21-year-old looks poised to hold down a 20-plus-minute role while both Richaun Holmes (shoulder) and Marvin Bagley (foot) are facing uncertain return timelines.
Kings' Harry Giles: Not starting Wednesday
Giles didn't start Wednesday's game against the Mavericks, Jason Jones of The Athletic reports.
Giles was originally expected to start his fourth straight contest, but the Kings opted to start Cory Joseph and begin with a small lineup. Giles averaged 17.2 minutes over the last five games and could still see a similar workload off the bench.
Kings' Harry Giles: New career high in boards
Giles put up eight points (3-8 FG, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds and one assist across 27 minutes Saturday in the Kings' 122-102 win over the Spurs.
While making his sixth start of the season and second in a row, Giles was able to establish a new career high in boards. The 2017 first-round pick looks like he'll soon be headed for a downturn in playing time, however, if he's not ousted from the rotation entirely. Top center Richaun Holmes (shoulder) could be cleared to return from a multi-week absence as soon as Monday in Milwaukee, and trade-deadline pickup Alex Len could also be available for the same contest. Once both of those two players are in the fold, there likely won't be many minutes left over for Giles.
Kings' Harry Giles: Productive in starting role
Giles totaled 16 points (7-8 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes during Saturday's 129-113 loss to the Lakers.
Giles is basically the last man standing for the Kings when it comes to the center position. For that reason, he shifted into the starting lineup, ending with serviceable numbers despite playing just 17 minutes. Richaun Holmes (shoulder) is slated to return this week and that is likely to result in Giles shifting into a far less appealing role.
Kings' Harry Giles III: Shifts to bench
Giles is not in the starting lineup Wednesday against the Mavericks, Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee reports.
Giles started the last three games but still only averaged 14.7 minutes per contest. Marvin Bagley will enter the starting lineup for the Kings on Wednesday.
Kings' Harry Giles III: Starting again Monday
Giles will be in the starting lineup for Monday's slate against Orlando, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Giles will be earning his third straight start Monday versus the Magic. In his previous two starts, the former Duke standout averaged 9.0 points and 6.5 rebounds along 15.5 minutes of action.
Kings' Harry Giles III: Reasonable production in loss
Giles totaled 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds across 15 minutes in the Kings' 127-106 defeat to the Bucks on Friday.
Giles again took the lineup in place of starter Richaun Holmes (shoulder) and provided accordingly, scoring 10-plus points for only the second time this season. The sophomore notably sat out the last quarter, but that may have more to do with the long list of team injuries and the 21-year-old's track record more than anything. If Holmes is still not fit to return, the Duke product may see another start in Sacramento's next match against Orlando.
Kings' Harry Giles III: Flirts with double-double in start
Giles posted eight points (4-7 FG), eight rebounds and one steal in 16 minutes Tuesday in the Kings' 114-103 win over the Suns.
Stepping in for the injured Richaun Holmes (shoulder) in the starting five, Giles provided some useful production on a per-minute basis, but the lack of extended playing time took an even bigger outing off the table. Instead, the Kings relied more heavily on reserve Dewayne Dedmon to cover two thirds of the available center minutes, with the offseason acquisition delivering 12 points, 10 rebounds and one assist in his return to the rotation. Even if Holmes misses further time, Dedmon looks like he may be a greater beneficiary than Giles.
Kings' Harry Giles III: Enters starting five
Giles is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game at Phoenix, Gary Gerould of the Kings Radio Network reports.
The 21-year-old will make the first start of his career with Richaun Holmes (shoulder) out and Marvin Bagley (foot) doubtful. Giles is averaging 6.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 15.2 minutes over the last five games, but he should see more court time Tuesday.
01/18 vs SA L 104-125 15 2 3 1 1 0 0
01/16 vs ATL W 112-106 11 3 5 1 0 0 0
01/14 vs IND L 87-111 11 2 5 0 0 2 0
01/13 @ SAC W 132-126 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
01/11 vs TOR W 112-111 5 2 3 0 0 1 0
01/09 @ SAC W 125-99 6 0 2 2 0 0 2
01/07 vs MIN W 135-117 11 3 2 0 2 1 0
Complete Game Log
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FG3A
2020-21 POR 10 90 9 21 42.9 2 4 50.0 5 8 62.5 25 2.50
2019-20 SAC 38 579 116 207 56.0 33 43 76.7 265 6.97
2018-19 SAC 58 820 175 348 50.3 0 6 0.0 58 91 63.7 408 7.03
Total 114 1577 323 620 52.1 2 12 16.7 101 148 68.2 749 6.57
2020-21 POR 10 90 33 3.30 6 0.60 4 0.40 5 0.50 6 9.0
2019-20 SAC 38 579 159 4.18 49 1.29 21 0.55 14 0.37 35 15.2
Total 114 1577 443 3.89 151 1.32 57 0.50 45 0.39 123 13.8
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CCAD grads create murals for #ArtUnitesCbus
Columbus artists wasted no time spreading messages of healing, hope, justice, and community by painting murals on the boarded-up windows of the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts and Greater Columbus Arts Council buildings in Downtown Columbus. The damage happened during protests on May 28, 2020 that were ignited by the recent death of George Floyd while in the custody of Minneapolis police.
The next day, CAPA partnered with GCAC on the #ArtUnitesCbus initiative to employ a diverse group of nearly 40 visual artists in Columbus to paint the temporary murals, including eight from the CCAD Community. The works of art were completed in three days, and the #ArtUnitesCbus initiative has been ongoing.
Lisa McLymont, former Adjunct Faculty at CCAD and a graphic designer at CAPA, collaborated with Blockfort Gallery & Studio owner Adam Brouillette (Fine Arts, 2002) to bring in several artists to the project, including fellow alum Jen Wrubleski (Illustration, 2010). Fittingly, the mural they created on the front of the Ohio Theatre, 39 E. State St., features a bright sunny day, with an inspiring quote from the Broadway show of Les Misérables: "Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise."
“The theater, owned and operated by CAPA, “suffered multiple broken windows and doors, smashed video screens and minor fire damage to the ticket kiosk. But rather than dwell on the damage—much of it repairable—the theater’s operators instead decided to turn an eyesore into a monument of support for the demonstrators and the justice they seek,” reported The Columbus Dispatch.
Over at the Greater Columbus Arts Council, located at 182 East Long St., the colorful, boldly-designed murals conveyed messages of empathy, love, peace, and social justice. CCAD community members included artists: Hakim Callwood (Creative Summer Workshop Instructor), Kayneisha Holloway (Interior Architecture & Design, 2020), Bryan Moss (Continuing & Professional Studies Instructor), Ariel Peguero (Advertising & Graphic Design, 2016), and A.J. Vanderelli (Fine Arts, 2008).
“#ArtUnitesCbus is just one small way the arts community is trying to help,” says GCAC President & CEO Tom Katzenmeyer. “These murals are not the answer, simply a message that we all can, and must, help heal our community.”
Some businesses, particularly those in Columbus’ Short North neighborhood, reached out to artists independently for work on mural projects, while others went through #ArtUnitesCbus, which paid artists a $250 stipend for their creations, reported The Cincinnati Enquirer. The publication said CAPA paid about $3,500 (from private donations) for the work on its building, while GCAC spent $3,250 from an existing fund. Overall, said the Enquirer, officials estimate Columbus has been decorated with more than 100 murals thanks to the effort.
Following this effort, in the fall, Columbus arts organizations launched "Deliver Black Dreams," an aspirational racial equity campaign led by Marshall Shorts (Industrial Design, 2006) and Maroon Arts Group in partnership with the GCAC and the city of Columbus.
Deliver Black Dreams, a campaign of, by, and for Black people, uses public art to launch a sustained and future-oriented approach to achieving racial equity in Columbus. The collaborative effort includes the #ArtUnitesCbus temporary murals, permanent murals, awards to Black filmmakers and photographers, and artist mentorship—with more programs to come.
Read GCAC's press release regarding Deliver Black Dreams here.
GCAC and Film Columbus also announced recipients of the Art Unites Cbus Photography and Film Awards. This new project provides cash awards to Black photographers and filmmakers for documenting and exploring the story of the Black Lives Matter protests in Columbus and/or the art created in response to the protests.
Among the artists selected for recognition was CCAD grad Rashunda Holloway (Photography, 2011). Read more about the Art Unites Cbus Photography and Film Awards here.
Learn more about #ArtMakesCbus and how you can take part as an artist, business, or supporter here. Check out coverage from WOSU Public Media, WCMH, The Columbus Dispatch, WBNS, Spectrum News 1, 614 magazine, The Cincinnati Enquirer, Columbus Jewish News, Columbus Navigator, The Lantern, and CityScene.
Photos from GCAC's and CAPA's Facebook accounts.
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Imported Infection of Shigella sonnei Molecular Epidemiological Investigation of Cases of the Bali Tours
Lee HC
The 38 strains isolated from five members of the tour groups to the Bali Island collectively infected with bacillary dysentery on November 7 through 17, 2003, were confirmed Shigella sonnei. To understand the sources of infection, the present study selected two strains each from the Hsinchu and Yilan areas of the northern part of Taiwan known to have had outbreaks of Shigella sonnei infection confirmed by molecular typing, and eight strains of sporadic Shigella sonnei infection in the northern part of Taiwan in 2003 collected by the Kungyang Laboratory of the Center for Disease Control (the Laboratory) for analysis, to understand if the strains of the present incident were associated with the indigenous strains isolated in the northern part of Taiwan. The present study used the phenotype disk antimicrobial susceptibility test, and the genotype AP-PCR, plasmid profile analysis, and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) methods for the analysis of molecular epidemiological association.
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Outbreak Response to Locally-acquired Dengue Fever in the Kaohsiung City-Kaohsiung County-Pingtung County (K-K-P) Region in 2006
Tuan Yen-Chang
Correspondence Author： Tuan Yen-Chang
This research describes local laboratory-confirmed cases of dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever in the Kaohsiung City-Kaohsiung County-Pingtung County (K-K-P) region during 2006. It focuses on the scale of the outbreak by analyzing factors such as the distribution of cases, source of reporting, virus serotype, case population demographics, number of medical visits, and examination results. The study also determines the correlation of average weekly temperature and rainfall with vectors. Finally, it evaluates the impact ofcontainer reduction policies on the outbreak.
Results showed that 952 locally-acquired cases of dengue fever were reported in the K-K-P region during 2006, with the peak of 87 cases occurring in Week 43. Most of the cases were distributed in the Cianjhen, Sanmin and Lingya districts of Kaohsiung City and the city of Fongshan in Kaohsiung County. Most cases were reported from hospitals, followed by expanded serum collection activities and then clinics. Of the 406 specimens that were examined using nucleic acid sequencing, 371 cases belonged to dengue virus serotype 3. Among confirmed cases, 442 were male while 510 were female. The age distribution was 0-88 years with a median of 45 years. The average age at infection was higher in females than males. The incidence rate per 100,000 persons was found to increase with age. The number of visits for confirmed cases reported from medical facilities and the lag between disease onset and report date did not change significantly over time (p-value>0.05). In addition, 19 cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever resulted in 4 deaths, with victims’ ages in the range of 66-76 years. Multiple regression was conducted on vectors located in 118 areas that were within 5 kilometers of the Kaohsiung weather station and the average weekly temperature and rainfall. Results showed that the average temperature and rainfall in a given week were correlated with the following week’s Breteau index (Adj. R2=0.6985, p-value<0.01). From November 15-30, 2006, the Kaohsiung City Government’s Environmental Protection Bureau implemented a plan to mobilize cleaning crews to reduce the amount of containers in 77 areas. Among them, only 5 areas had cases of dengue fever occur in 2007.
Keywords: Dengue Fever, Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever, Container Reduction, Weather Factors, Breteau Index, Examination Results
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Woman Indecently Assaulted In St Helier Bar
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 6:00am
Police are appealing for help to find a man who indecently assaulted a woman in a St Helier nightspot.
It's alleged to have happened inside St James' Wine Bar on Rue de Funchal between 11:45pm on Saturday 2nd and 00:30am on Sunday 3rd November.
A woman in her mid-20s was walking back into the bar when a man passed her in the hallway and touched her over her clothing.
He is described as being around six feet tall, skinny and in his 20s or 30s. He also had a tan and yellow teeth, spoke Portuguese and had acne scarring on his face. He was unshaven with short-medium length dark hair.
He was wearing a white padded jacket, which was zipped up, with a black hooded jumper underneath and dark blue jeans.
Police want to hear from anyone who was approached inside the nightclub, witnessed the assault, or has any other information about the attack.
You can call Jersey Police on 01534 612612 or Crimestoppers anonymously.
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BREAKING | Nathan Brown leaves the club
Albert Davies
Chester Football Club can this morning confirm that Nathan Brown has left the club by mutual consent to enable him the opportunity to secure a new club and regular football for the coming season.
The 20-year-old was a product of the Blues Youth Academy; signing his first professional contract in the summer of 2017.
He was a part of Calum McIntyre’s team that conquered Fleetwood and Bolton in the FA Youth Cup – scoring a stunning free kick against the former and then scoring in the 2-0 victory over the latter.
He scored some memorable goals for the Youth Team as well as scoring against Hyde United in the Cheshire Senior Cup on his first team debut.
He then made his mark in 2017/18 too. Brown’s winning goal against Bromley in April 2018 was voted Goal of the Season for the campaign, a superb solo strike as Nathan ran more than half the length of the pitch before slotting home.
Brown has made two sub appearances for Chester FC this season.
We’d like to thank Nathan for some great memories and for all his time and effort with the club. We wish him the very best for the future.
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Playing the Shape Game | brenda finardi
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Anthony Browne:
Playing the Shape Game
Tuesday, 11 September 2018 London, UK
The shape game is a game where one person draws a shape and the others transform it into a picture. In this autobiography (written by his son) Browne takes us on a journey through his life and work showing how this childhood game is the film rouge throughout them.
'Playing the Shape Game' is a beautiful, thick volume (240 pages) packed with images and curiosities about the background and creation process of his picture books, guaranteed to satisfy the curiosity of any avid fan.
We find out about his father love for drawing: "He spent hours drawing with my brother and me. He may not have known it, but he was teaching us to view drawing not only as a childish occupation but as a lifelong pursuit", and about Browne's attraction for battle scenes as a young child, and for the theme of transformation as a grown-up artist.
There's so much in this book and it's quite impossible to summarise 42 years of life and inspiration.
Anthony Browne's books are all (including toddler books) incredibly unique and thought-provoking. I have always felt that most of them are not even meant for children but for an older audience, not because they are too complicated, but because of their disturbing surreal atmosphere.
Not that being soft and eager to please are among the author's intentions.
"My books are unusual - often more rewarding after a little perseverance - and tend not to offer immediate, effortless gratification. Thankfully it is an understanding and knowledgeable group of people I work with, and I am grateful that they allowed me to carry on producing my own kind of picture books".
We thank them too, don't we?
Playing the Shape Game [2011]
by Anthony Browne and Joe Browne
Published by Doubleday, an imprint of Random House Children's Books
Reading age: 12+
Labels: Ages 12 and up, Non-fiction
Current Location: London
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Oil Sands Expected to Drive Oil Production Growth to 2030
July 8, 2014 /0 Comments/in Informative /by Micah Shaw
According to The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP)’s 2014 Crude Oil Forecast, oil sands are expected to drive oil production growth to 2030. Canadian oil production is projected to grow by an annual average of 4% (or 175,000 barrels) per day from now until then. That’s a significant and steady increase, and companies are starting to develop oil sands in response to the strong demand indications from the North American and global energy markets.
CAPP’s most recent forecast predicts that the total Canadian crude oil production will increase to 6.4 million barrels per day from 3.5 million barrels per day just last year in 2013. CAPP’s vice-president, Greg Stringham, says that because global demand for oil keeps increasing, Canada’s big reserves make it an attractive supply source not only for American markets, but also for markets beyond that. So naturally, their key priority is connecting Canadian supplies to these markets safely and competitively; when oil production increases, so does the need for more transportation. The projected growth in production depends on it. There are a lot of projects in different stages of implementation that address the transportation issue, and others are being considered – for example, pipelines to the East and West in Canada, and South to the United States.
While pipelines still remain the primary mode of transportation for large crude oil volumes, the Keystone XL delay has allowed for more capacity from railways, barges and tankers. The construction of the new loading/unloading facilities also allows for existing rail lines to be more flexible when it comes to delivering to multiple destinations.
The full forecast period to 2030 includes oil sands remaining the primary growth driver. Conventional oil production in Western Canada stays stable at 1.5 million barrels per day, while Eastern Canadian offshore production declines to about 90,000 barrels per day. CAPP’s full 2014 forecast can be found here.
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Did glucosamine put a spring in my old cat’s step?
Consumer Reports News: June 11, 2010 12:45 PM
Our family’s beloved cat of 20 years, Matu, doesn’t move nearly as fast as he used to (no more chipmunk chasing in our yard here in Vermont). It was obvious that his joints hurt. My vet had previously told us that Matu (pictured) had arthritis in his back legs, and had even offered some glucosamine, a dietary supplement that is also taken by humans. But I politely declined, feeling that there was enough going on medically in our old feline as it was (I squirt a milliliter of thyroid medication down his throat every evening). I didn’t think having one more thing tossed down his gullet each night would improve his quality of life.
But a few weeks ago my vet made a house call to check on Matu and we mentioned that the arthritis had been worsening—so much so that he’d become hesitant to make the trip downstairs to the basement where the litter box was. So, too, had it become difficult for him to make the lengthy trek upstairs to the second-floor bedrooms; the sound of his climbing stairs had become a hobbling "ker-plump, ker-plump" rather than his earlier fleet-footed gallop. This time, the vet sold us on a small bottle of 90 capsules containing a combination of glucosamine and chondroitin. We were to break the capsules open and sprinkle the contents on Matu’s food once a day.
So I decided to put it on his food, quite sure that a.) he’d eat less of the food because of the powdered substance on it, and b.) he thus likely wouldn’t get nearly enough of the powder for us to see if it really made any difference. He proved me wrong, and by the next morning had consumed practically all that was in his bowl. He also seemed a bit more chipper and light-footed. Still, I thought, I was digging for a benefit when clearly it was too early to see one.
After Matu had another nightly dose sprinkled on his food, the following morning my wife and I were startled to hear him move up and down the stairs quite quickly, with much less of that "ker-plump, ker-plump" sound. A couple of days later now, there's no mistake about it—he’s livelier, with no real hesitation in his step. But how could this be so evident so quickly, after just a few doses of the stuff? The researcher in me wants to let this little trial run for another week or so and then stop with the supplement and perhaps sprinkle some nutritional yeast on his food for a week or two just to see what happens. But I know I couldn't do that. I'm not that cruel. He’s now more willing to be petted around his back legs, which he absolutely couldn’t tolerate before. And that’s definitely a big improvement.
—Chris Hendel, associate director, Consumer Reports Health
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Nasdaq’s Randall Hopkins discuss Nasdaq’s advocacy efforts in Washington, DC
It has been well documented that the number of US public companies has halved since its peak in 1997, with many potential reasons cited, including an increase in access to private funding, an uptick in M&A, the competitiveness of other global markets, and the regulatory burdens placed on US public companies.
In May 2017 Nasdaq revealed its Blueprint to Revitalize Capital Markets. This 25-point plan was based on engagement with issuers, investors and regulators, according to Randall Hopkins, vice president and head of capital market reform and innovation at Nasdaq.
Some of the more high-profile proposals include regulating proxy advisory firms, updating short-seller disclosure requirements, making the public markets more tenable for small caps and raising the submission thresholds for shareholders to put forward a proposal during proxy season.
Corporate Secretary sister publication IR Magazine caught up with Hopkins at the NIRI national conference to discuss Nasdaq’s advocacy efforts in Washington, DC. Hopkins also touches on how receptive the SEC’s leadership has been to this dialogue and the importance of a joined-up approach between industry voices like Nasdaq, NIRI and others.
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After a poor performance in 2019 by the Liberian economy, growth will recover somewhat in 2020, driven by the relative resilience of the primary sector and investment. However, growth will remain significantly below the rate observed in the pre-Ebola period (about 7%). The mining sector will continue to fuel growth, mainly through gold production, which generates almost half of exports, ahead of iron. Agriculture and forestry, which employ 60% of the population and account for one third of GDP, are likely to be resilient due to the ramp-up in rubber and palm oil production capacity. Public investment is set to increase, supported by concessional loans from international organisations. In this regard, the World Bank has approved a new partnership for 2019/2024, with aid devoted, among other things, to building infrastructure and upgrading roads.
Mainly owing to the depreciation of the Liberian dollar against the US dollar, inflation will remain very high and will weigh heavily on private consumption. Nonetheless, inflation could gradually decelerate thanks to low oil prices and tighter monetary policy. In February 2019, the central bank introduced a new policy framework, including a standing deposit facility and bond issuance, to mop up excess liquidity and bring it into the banking system. Besides trying to reduce inflation, the objective is to tackle the dominance of the informal economy (more than 90% of the money in circulation is held outside the banking system) and dollarization (90% of loans and 80% of deposits), which weaken the effectiveness of monetary policy.
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The government deficit is expected to increase further in fiscal year 2020, notwithstanding the government's efforts to reduce the public wage bill, which is the largest expenditure item (65% of the budget). Capital expenditure (12% of GDP) will increase, chiefly to finance development projects related to the Pro-Poor programme. At the same time, domestic revenues should be constant around 14% of GDP, the same share as international aid, which will also be stable. As a result, public debt will continue to grow rapidly, almost doubling its 2016 level by 2020. External debt represents the largest portion – at 70% of the total and almost entirely composed of multilateral and concessional loans – but the domestic portion has recently increased because of borrowing from the central bank.
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Former footballer George Weah was elected President in December 2017. His election, after two civil wars (1990/1997 and 1999/2003), marked the first democratic and peaceful transition between two elected presidents in 73 years. Through his Pro-Poor programme, President Weah has affirmed his commitment to tackling the lack of infrastructure, promoting access to basic public services, and fighting corruption.
However, the sluggish economy, soaring inflation, as well as recurrent corruption issues, are fuelling public protests. Demonstrations have been organised since end-2018, mainly in the capital Monrovia. They have received the support of some opposition parties since June 2019. In particular, questions have been asked about the governance of the central bank because of recent findings regarding the lack of oversight over currency management, which may have opened the door to potential illegal transactions. Despite the President's response, which included asking the governor to resign, mistrust of public institutions may grow further.
The business environment, which is hurt by weak infrastructure and legal property rights (only just partially introduced by the new government), remains difficult, with Liberia coming 175th out of 190 in the Doing Business 2020 ranking.
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New photos for The CW‘s upcoming superhero series Batwoman have been released, featuring a closer look at our titular heroine’s first suit as she tries to save Sophie from Red Alice. Starring Ruby Rose, the latest installment to the Arrowverse is scheduled to make its debut on October 6. Check out the full photos in the gallery below!
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Kate Kane (Rose) never planned to be Gotham’s new vigilante. Three years after Batman mysteriously disappeared, Gotham is a city in despair. Without the Caped Crusader, the Gotham City Police Department was overrun and outgunned by criminal gangs. Enter Jacob Kane (Dougray Scott) and his military-grade Crows Private Security, which now protects the city with omnipresent firepower and militia. Years before, Jacob’s first wife and daughter were killed in the crossfire of Gotham crime. He sent his only surviving daughter, Kate Kane, away from Gotham for her safety. After a dishonorable discharge from military school and years of brutal survival training, Kate returns home when the Alice in Wonderland gang targets her father and his security firm, by kidnapping his best Crow officer Sophie Moore (Meagan Tandy). Although remarried to wealthy socialite Catherine Hamilton-Kane (Elizabeth Anweis), who bankrolls the Crows, Jacob is still struggling with the family he lost, while keeping Kate — the daughter he still has — at a distance.
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Based on the characters from DC, Batwoman is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Caroline Dries, Geoff Johns, and Sarah Schechter. David Nutter and Marcos Siega executive produced the pilot.
Batwoman will premiere on Sundays this fall on The CW at 8 PM ET, followed by Supergirl at 9.
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My partner and I have set aside Friday evenings as our regular “date night” during which time we generally leave the house and try to do something fun. I took it upon myself to plan our Friday date night around the Winnipeg Fringe Festival, as I thought my partner might like joining me for a show.
I had spent some time earlier this year learning about podcasting from Noah Erenberg (and friends) at Community News Commons, so the show called “Live Podcast Taping” sounded intriguing. It was at a bar in the Exchange District called Wee Johnny’s, so we headed over there to check it out.
We arrived at exactly 10:30 p.m. and I thought we wouldn’t get in, because I’ve never been admitted late to any Fringe show before. I guess this one is different, because they allowed me to find parking and enter the show at 10:35 p.m. – even though it started at 10:30 p.m.
The podcast taping, for something called The Hunks Podcast, was being done in a back room in the bar. There were about 10 to 15 other people watching. This show had the smallest attendance of any Fringe show I’ve been to yet.
As I entered, one of the “Hunks” performers asked the audience a question, “Would you like to hear about Babe Ruth or mattresses?” He wanted to share some fun facts about whichever topic we chose. We were supposed to raise our hands.
It was clear that no one in the audience wanted to hear about Babe Ruth. Everyone wanted to hear about mattresses.
The “comedian” went on to tell us one fact about mattresses, followed by a bunch of random facts about Babe Ruth. Yawn. I looked around to see if any audience members were laughing. Most weren’t, and some had started their own side conversations.
My partner has a great sense of humour and loves to laugh, so I was glad to hear him chuckling at some of the jokes. Personally, I just couldn’t get into it, and I felt like the performers couldn’t care less that they even had people sitting in the audience. I didn’t feel like they wanted to interact or involve any audience members, and I was getting a headache from their boring banter (they refer to it as “stream of consciousness comedy”).
I asked my partner to stay and enjoy, and I left the room to go sit in peace in another part of the bar. I felt much better after that!
Since this was a live podcast taping, it might be the case that the actual podcast sounds way better and engaging than the actual Fringe show. I will never know, because I don’t plan to tune into the podcast. It will be available on iTunes and 101.5 UMFM.
I wouldn’t recommend seeing the Live Podcast Taping event, unless you are a big “Hunks” fan. I would, however, recommend taking any training offered by Community News Commons—you’ll get more bang for your buck!
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Handiski is available at a number of French ski resorts including Le Grand Bornand © P Lebeau / Aravis
If you have a disability or limited mobility then you may think that a skiing holiday is impossible, however there are a number of French ski resorts that have made their ski slopes, accommodation and amenities accessible to everyone
The sight of disabled skiers and snowboarders doing the seemingly unthinkable during the Winter Olympics always leaves spectators open-mouthed in amazement. Many will be inspired to follow in their tracks, but could easily be daunted by the logistics of getting on the mountains if they have a disability or limited mobility. However, France is among the world leaders in making its ski resorts accessible to people with disabilities or life-challenging conditions.
The mountains have long been a place of rehabilitation and rejuvenation, and a combination of technology and changing attitudes has helped to make a snow holiday more inclusive. Over the past 20 years, resorts have realised that people with disabilities and other health conditions come as part of a family or a group, and it made economic and social sense to break down barriers.
It is not just people in wheelchairs who need specialist help to get the most out of a mountain holiday. Cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, blindness, deafness, multiple sclerosis, autism and Parkinson’s are just some of the conditions that are now being catered for in ski resorts. It is a case of finding the resort that matches your needs – which, given the huge choice, is not as straightforward as it sounds.
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Choosing the right ski resort for your needs
France has 150 ski schools that include handiski, the term the French use for specialist equipment and instruction for disabled skiers. Most are offered through the École du Ski Français (ESF). Look out for the adapté label, which shows that a resort has specialist equipment and instruction, as well as adapted accommodation and accessible restaurants. Within the Savoie Mont Blanc ski area, 32 resorts have these facilities. However, there are plenty of ski resorts without the official label that still have excellent adaptive facilities. Val d’Isère is a prime example, with both ESF and Oxygène ski schools offering lessons for the disabled.
There is plenty of room for confusion in trying to find the ideal resort – along with a lack of knowledge as to what is available. This is something that Catherine Cosby discovered ten years ago when she set up the Ski 2 Freedom Foundation, which swiftly developed into a vital link between travellers, ski schools and tourist offices. Her daughter is severely disabled, which inspired Catherine to spread her love of the mountains to people who might have thought that such holidays were off limits.
“Accessibility in French resorts is an integral part of my work in helping not just those wanting to benefit from being there, but also identifying what changes could be made to help more,” says Catherine. “Our information resource meets the needs of anyone whose health or general well-being may be affected by a life-changing, life-challenging or terminal condition – whether it’s physical, cognitive, degenerative, genetic, sensory, audio or mental. Exercise, fresh air, food and being surrounded by nature all help to restore life’s equilibrium. Our work as a charitable organisation is advocating mountains for all.”
As Catherine says, it goes “beyond the perimeters of what is often defined as disabled”. She explains: “Requests come in from a range of needs – from those with dyslexia wanting to know if there is a version of a piste map suitable for them, to someone wanting to ski again after a stroke or a ski accident, to someone who is quadriplegic and fully ventilated.”
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A skier using dualski and outrigger poles at La Plagne © Adam Batterbee
Adaptive skiing in La Plagne
One of the most popular Alpine resorts for adaptive skiing is La Plagne, which features the latest handiski equipment. The various forms of sitskis (monoski, duoski) strap skiers into a seat while they use outrigger-type poles to ski. On a tandemski, you ride in front while an instructor steers from behind. Parents who are good skiers can take a course so that they can steer their child on a tandemski.
People with little upper-body strength can use a kartski, which has long levers and is usually guided by an instructor. La Plagne is the only resort in France to feature the vertiski, in which paraplegics are strapped upright. The equipment comes free with a lesson, and there are discounts on lift passes for disabled people and their ski buddies.
Adaptive skiing in La Rosière
La Rosière is another resort that has been expanding its adaptive ski programme over the past 20 years, and also works with Ski 2 Freedom. Its ESF director, Simon Atkinson, is one of ten instructors trained in adaptive skiing.
“People are quite surprised by how many different types of disabilities can be catered for,” he says. “Depending on the requirements, we can give technical input to help the person ski without assistance, or simply allow people to take to the slopes for the first time and ski in the company of their friends and family.”
As well as the equipment, ski lifts are adapted to take the apparatuses on everything from drag lifts to gondolas. Resorts list the ski lifts that are accessible for handiski equipment and wheelchairs. Some ski instructors use sign language to teach deaf skiers, while blind and visually impaired skiers go with a guide and are connected via Bluetooth.
Adaptive skiing in Tignes
Paralympian alpine ski champion Kelly Gallagher, who won Britain’s first-ever gold on the slopes in the 2014 Sochi Olympics, trains and races in Tignes, another highly rated resort for adaptive winter sports. Born with oculocutaneous albinism, Kelly has a visual impairment and skis with a guide. “We’ve got Bluetooth radio communications in our helmets, and he’s describing what we’re doing,” she says. “Once you have a guide – it could be a private lesson or even in a group – as long as one person has the comms, they’re able to talk to you. I normally wear a bib, and the guide will have an orange vest, which gives other skiers an indication that they should allow you a little more space.
“As long as there is someone skiing with you, and you feel confident in that little cocoon of safety, the mountains are as open to you as they are to anyone else.”
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A chair lift makes the slopes in Morzine accessible © Ski 2 Freedom
Getting around the resort
Off the slopes, people with disabilities have to contend with many issues, namely getting around the resort. It pays to be selective: newer purpose-built resorts such as Les Arcs 1950 have a wider range of accessible accommodation, and, in Les Arcs’ case, the chairlift comes right into the bottom of the traffic-free village.
Like Les Arcs, La Plagne is part of the vast Paradiski domain in Savoie, which is linked by the double-decker Vanoise Express cable car. The brutalist architecture of La Plagne’s Aime 2000 might not be to everyone’s taste, but this huge, cruise-liner-like complex has all its shops and restaurants under one roof, making it simpler for people who cannot move around easily.
Les Menuires has flat central areas that are connected by lifts. Tignes, Courchevel and Megève are among the resorts that have heated pavements. La Clusaz’s website has an unusually exhaustive list of shops and restaurants that have and have not been adapted for people with disabilities. Valloire’s clear, flat streets make it easy for wheelchair users, and while Méribel is good for people with visual impairments, it’s not quite as practical if you are in a wheelchair. Val d’Isère is also flat, and has accessible accommodation right in the centre.
Walking around a resort can be a problem for people of limited mobility, or just plain old age. Catherine Cosby suggests wearing crampons on snow boots to prevent falls, and that goes for people pushing wheelchairs. “Wheel blades are brilliant,” she adds. “They’re like mini-skis about the width of a laptop and they just clip on to the wheels of a wheelchair. You can stick them on anything. I’m trying to get more ski shops to stock them for hire.”
Choosing your ski accommodation
The location of accommodation can also be a minefield, particularly for mixed groups of abled and less-abled skiers. Ski 2 Freedom’s website goes into detail about the hundreds of properties Catherine has inspected for their accessibility. Some hotels and residences have access problems that might not be immediately obvious, such as steep footpaths.
Groups of skiers need to balance the desire for ski-in, ski-out accommodation with practicalities. Not all disabled skiers will be able to ski all day, and they could end up being marooned in a chalet in a hamlet or partially up a slope. Morzine, Les Gets, Val d’Isère, La Rosière and Samoëns – to name just a few – all have lively village centres with more to offer in après-ski activities.
“Wanting just to ski is a very English thing,” says Catherine. “If you go to a really French resort, they’re full of people who aren’t skiing. They’re up in the mountain with their dogs, or they go tobogganing after lunch. They’re having a holiday.”
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Megeve in the French Alps © Adam Batterbee
Access to the slopes
Access to the slopes for non-skiers is a factor to bear in mind, too. Val Thorens and Châtel, for example, have a good number of cable cars and pedestrian-friendly chairlifts so that non-skiers can join family and colleagues for lunch on the mountain. And the same tandemski that disabled skiers use can be hired as taxis to transport less-abled people – anyone from grandparents to pregnant women – to mountain restaurants so that no one is left out. It also gives people the exhilarating experience of whooshing down a mountain in complete safety, whether or not they have ever strapped on skis before.
Après-ski activities
Many après-ski activities have been adapted including more hair-raising experiences such as paragliding for people in wheelchairs. Some are slightly gentler, such as dog-sledding. Cross-country skiers – with or without disabilities – can explore the 120 kilometres of world-class trails in Les Saisies, a small resort in the Espace Diamant area with a large offering of adaptive sports.
Avoriaz, another purpose-built resort with accessible ski-in, ski-out facilities, is the location of Aquariaz, a huge water park with everything from raucous water slides to relaxing baths. Last winter, Balnéo at Le Palais in Megève expanded to include a fully accessible thermal baths complex with indoor and outdoor hot pools.
It is not just the Alps: many resorts in the Pyrénées have been expanding their adaptive offerings. Cauterets, Saint-Lary-Soulan, Peyragudes and the Grand Tourmalet ski area all offer handiski as well as adapted accommodation and accessible restaurants. La Mongie also provides the unforgettable experience of visiting the Pic du Midi observatory (at 2,877 metres), where the gondola and restaurant are accessible.
While resorts are making it easier for people with disabilities or limited mobility, there is still one area in need of improvement. As anyone who has awkwardly clumped downstairs in ski boots knows only too well, there are very few mountain restaurants with ground-floor toilets. Lift stations almost always have adapted toilets, but if you want to enjoy a lazy lunch on a mountainside terrace, be prepared for a bumpy ride. But the lure of the peaks can overcome that. “The enjoyment of being in the mountains, the fresh air, it’s incredible,” says Kelly Gallagher. “Just because I can’t see doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy being up there.”
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Government orders 'congestion charge' on Coventry roads
The council's plans to reduce dangerous levels of pollution have been rejected
Tom DavisLocal Democracy Reporter
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The Government has ordered Coventry City Council to start charging motorists to enter the city in a bid to meet clean air targets.
Cars, taxis, buses and lorries could all face a fee to drive into the Clean Air Zone (CAZ), a move previously described by councillors as "economically disastrous."
The demand comes after the city council's £83million plan to cut pollution was rejected by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Coventry City Council has been under severe pressure to reduce its nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels as the city is forecast to exceed legal limits in 2021.
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The authority's Local Air Quality Action Plan was sent to the government in March to avoid controversial clean air zone charging drivers.
Proposals included encouraging the use of electric-powered taxis, retrofitting cleaner engines on 100 buses, introducing new walking and cycling routes, road closures and traffic restrictions.
Motorists in Coventry are spending longer on the road, as congestion forced average speeds down from 2016 to 2017. library image
But the council’s plans have failed to satisfy DEFRA.
Instead, they have directed the council to implement a Class D clean air zone “as soon as possible” – an outcome previously described as “economically disastrous” for Coventry by cabinet member for jobs and regeneration Councillor Jim O’Boyle.
The ‘Class D’ measure, similar Birmingham’s clean air zone, would lead to charges for buses, coaches, taxis, PHVs, HGVs LGVs and cars whose engines are not clean enough.
Coventry City Council will now have just weeks left to revise their plan, having been set a deadline of June 14 to respond.
Cllr O’Boyle said the revised plan will also include additional measures to avoid a congestion charge altogether.
He said: “We are putting further suggestions and I am sure with good will on both sides we can come up with workable proposals to reduce NO2.”
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A spokesman for DEFRA said: “Defra ministers directed Coventry Council on 26 March to implement a charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ), because this was the benchmark option set out in Coventry’s local plan for achieving compliance with legal air quality limits in the shortest possible time.
“The direction also required Coventry to submit revised modelling by 14 June to demonstrate the applicable class of CAZ required.
“The government has awarded them £4.5m from Implementation Fund to start this work.
“This direction is a legal instrument, and the government expects Coventry to take the necessary steps in order to comply with the actions it sets out.”
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The revised air quality modelling must demonstrate the applicable class of charging clean air zone, along with any additional measures to deliver compliance “in the shortest possible time”.
It is not yet known where the clean air zone would be implemented.
However, at a previous council meeting in April, Cllr O’Boyle said: “Coventry is not very big.
"A congestion charge would have to start at virtually all of the entrance points into the city, so virtually every single area of our city could be affected, and every arterial road into the city could be a road you have to be charged to go down.
“The economic disbenefits of that could be pretty extreme.”
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Queensland is ripe for real education reform
Professor Scott Prasser is the executive director of the Australian Catholic University Public Policy Institute. Barry Leddicoat
by Professor Scott Prasser
9th Mar 2013 6:00 AM
OPINION: With a new government holding 90 per cent of the seats, Queensland has an opportunity to instigate genuine reform in many policy areas.
And by reform this is not just organisational tinkering, but 'change for the better' - that overcomes inertia, vested interests, outdated policies and makes the community better off.
Unfortunately, in Australia the term 'reform' is overused, often camouflage for just same old, same old.
And an area needing reform is school education - its administration, its delivery and its focus, and its performance.
This is not because Queensland education is markedly worse than elsewhere.
Rather it is because education reform is integral to improving not only a state's economy, but also its social, cultural and civic well-being.
The old universal publicly funded education model while appropriate when it was developed in the 19th century when most left school early, is no longer financially sustainable these days.
Nor is it able to cope with the diversity of our population and growing demands from parents.
The Queensland Government ought to consider making education reform a top priority area because it is the states, not the government in Canberra, that have the constitutional responsibilities and powers to make the right education changes.
The states have the experience, the contacts, and they are the largest employers of teachers whose quality is so fundamental to good education, and they determine what schools go where and when.
The states are also the regulators of schools, teachers and largely still determine the curriculum.
Certainly, Australia as a small nation must strive for a national education system, but the states are so important and too often they seem to take the back seat and let the Federal Government take the lead, as it is trying to do now with the so-called Gonski 'reforms.'
Queensland deserves better. Our children deserve better. We can do better. And this government has the political capital and time to steer Queensland education in a new and more innovative direction.
Of course, undertaking education reform, making a difference in our classrooms and improving outcomes is difficult.
Education reform takes time, is complex and involves competing values. It has to deal with not only an entrenched and highly unionised workforce, but also one that has professional standing.
You need to get the teachers on board, rather than throwing them overboard.
That requires great political skill, a good process, patience and policy change over a long period of time.
Problems with Queensland education to be addressed include the need to treat all schools and all school children as part of a total education system.
The 'them versus us' attitude between the public and non-government sectors that pervades state bureaucracies (and much of the so called Gonski debate) does little to tackle key education challenges.
State government agencies have been too concerned about regulating and constraining the non-government sector.
Not only is this a conflict of interest, given they are also education providers, but it misses the point. It is not where children go to school that matters, but the quality of education. Also we know from the evidence that choice, competition and school autonomy improve quality.
The Queensland government has already started the reform process.
It has established 'independent' schools within the public system - we need more, we need the state schools to have the same flexibility, the same autonomy and the same diversity as their non-government counterparts.
We need the Education Department to stop being a regulator and provider of education services and focus on providing policy advice and setting frameworks for education.
Rather it should be a purchaser of services from the best provider.
We need a body like Centrelink for education.
There should be a link between parental demands and funding. State funding should follow where children go.We could also let non-government schools be established in new areas rather than having both public and non-sector providers duplicating facilities.
We need to deregulate the processes of establishing new schools and ensure that planning and infrastructure requirements are the same across the board.
And the State Government could improve teacher quality by recruiting those with higher university results and by creating a bigger pool of potential teachers through support of HECS payments for high-performing students doing teacher education.
The Newman Government has an opportunity for lasting education reform.It will not be easy, but if pursued it could really make Queensland the smart state - and match the rhetoric of previous governments that was never matched by appropriate actions.
*Professor Scott Prasser is the executive director of the Australian Catholic University Public Policy Institute.
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Billy Sass-Davies has been recalled from his loan at FC United of Manchester & has joined Altrincham FC until the end of the season.
Both teams play in the National League North, but Alty are currently placed seventh & are focussed on securing a play-off spot, with FC United second bottom.
Despite FC United struggling, Sass-Davies has caught the eye with his impressive performances & will now try to help Altrincham secure promotion before re-joining the Alex in the summer.
Billy is eligible to go straight into the Alty team today away at York City, with nine games left of the season.
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CliNER: Clinical Concept Extraction
Clinical concept extraction (CCE) of named entities - such as problems, tests, and treatments - aids in forming an understanding of notes and provides a foundation for many downstream clinical decision-making tasks. Historically, this task has been posed as a standard named entity recognition (NER) sequence tagging problem, and solved with feature-based methods using hand-engineered domain knowledge. Recent advances, however, have demonstrated the efficacy of LSTM-based models for NER tasks, including CCE. This work presents CliNER 2.0, a simple-to-install, open-source tool for extracting concepts from clinical text. CliNER 2.0 uses a word- and character- level LSTM model, and achieves state-of-the-art performance. For ease of use, the tool also includes pre-trained models available for public use.
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Hyper-connectivity has changed the way we communicate, wait, and productively use our time. Even in a world of 5G wireless and “instant” messaging, there are countless moments throughout the day when we’re waiting for messages, texts, and Snapchats to refresh. But our frustrations with waiting a few extra seconds for our emails to push through doesn’t mean we have to simply stand by.
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The butt of jokes as little as 10 years ago, automatic speech recognition is now on the verge of becoming people’s chief means of interacting with their principal computing devices. In anticipation of the age of voice-controlled electronics, MIT researchers have built a low-power chip specialized for automatic speech recognition. Whereas a cellphone running speech-recognition software might require about 1 watt of power, the new chip requires between 0.2 and 10 milliwatts, depending on the number of words it has to recognize.
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Every language has its own collection of phonemes, or the basic phonetic units from which spoken words are composed. Depending on how you count, English has somewhere between 35 and 45. Knowing a language’s phonemes can make it much easier for automated systems to learn to interpret speech.In the 2015 volume of Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics, CSAIL researchers describe a new machine-learning system that, like several systems before it, can learn to distinguish spoken words. But unlike its predecessors, it can also learn to distinguish lower-level phonetic units, such as syllables and phonemes.
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Save $203 on the incredibly light LG Gram 2-in-1 laptop on Amazon
By Timothy Taylor September 6, 2019
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Thanks to the advent of the internet, the world has grown increasingly mobile. People now have the chance to work anywhere they want, whether in a neighborhood coffee shop or somewhere on a remote beach. Naturally, they need one of the best laptops that won’t weigh them down. Almost every tech company has an entry for the lightest, most portable laptop: Apple has the Macbook Air, HP has the Spectre x360, and Microsoft offers the Surface Go. Something a little late in the game is LG’s Gram 14. Although incredibly light, this premium 2-in-1 laptop packs a lot of power and a spectacular battery life.
You can get this convertible laptop on Amazon for an incredible $203 off. Take home this ultra-lightweight laptop for $947 instead of $1,150. What’s more, you can get an additional $50 off instantly when you are approved for the Amazon Rewards Visa card, which reduces the price to $897.
The LG Gram 14 feels like it’s made of plastic because of how surprisingly light it is at just 2.5 pounds, but it isn’t. Its chassis is made of military-grade magnesium alloy which is pretty tough and can withstand shock, extreme temperatures, and dust intrusion. Appearance-wise, it looks quite understated and chic. It sports LG’s usual matte gray finish with the shiny Gram label on the back of the display. Since this is a 2-in-1 device, you can rotate the screen and convert it into a tablet.
The 14-inch touch screen display offers captivating colors and crisp details, but it’s not as bright as we would have liked. It’s made of Corning’s Gorilla Glass which makes it plenty durable and keeps it scratch-proof. It’s also very responsive to the touch, able to keep up with the lightest of strokes and multi-finger gestures. The keyboard has a nice distinctive font style and the layout of the buttons is spacious and attractive. Because of this laptop’s thinness, the keys’ mechanism is a little shallow, but they’re nicely springy and precise.
This machine is powered by Intel’s latest eighth-generation Core i5 processor alongside 8GB of RAM and 256GB built-in memory. It’s extremely capable of handling the most demanding productivity tasks and proved lightning-fast for web browsing and HD video streaming.
Another highlight of the LG Gram 14 is its battery life. It managed to last an excellent 12 hours in our web browsing test and an even more impressive 15 hours in our video loop test. This may be thin and lightweight, but you can definitely take it with you on long trips and not worry about it dying on the most crucial times.
With a superb blend of ultra-portability, formidable performance, a tremendous battery life, and 2-in-1 versatility, the LG Gram 14 is one of the better convertible laptops we’ve seen that is well worth its premium price. As long as you’re willing to overlook its disappointing lack of a Thunderbolt 3 port, slightly dim display, and weak audio.
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Inside Pedro Bronfman’s Luxe Pasadena…
Trevor Noah dumps $20 million on a Bel Air ultra-contemporary
January 8, 2019 7:58 am PT
We may be in the harshest throes of winter at the moment — it dropped below 60 degrees in LA yesterday, for goodness’ sake — but the harbingers of spring lie just around yonder corner. And in spring, as Tennyson famously penned, “a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love.”
One fella who’s already got love on the brain is The Daily Show host Trevor Noah. Our Mr. Noah, who will turn 35 next month, is still a frisky young colt who happens to be newly single and ready to mingle. He’s also a smart cookie who well knows that no self-respecting LA lady will step out with a gentleman — famous or not — unless he’s got an appropriately baller car and a nice house. (We joke. Well, kinda.)
So our Mr. Noah, who plans to live a bicoastal lifestyle, has quietly dropped some (very) serious coin on a sexed-up SoCal bachelor pad. But before we discuss the house, a background check on this funny fella.
Born and bred in South Africa, Mr. Noah is the product of a white father and a black mother. Under apartheid law, his parents’ interracial relationship was illegal at the time — his real estate mogul mama was actually jailed and fined by the government for her civil disobedience.
Mr. Noah has been honing his stand-up skills since he was a teenager, performing on a variety of TV and radio shows in his homeland. In the mid-2000s, he hosted The Real Goboza, a gossip-themed program on SABC 1. He’s also helmed game shows, reality shows, sports shows, dancing competitions, you name it. In 2011, Mr. Noah permanently relocated to the US and began conquering the bigger American pond.
Since 2015, Mr. Noah has served as host of the Comedy Central satirical news program The Daily Show, a coveted and lucrative gig that has made him one of the most recognizable comics in the USA.
If you’ve ever watched Mr. Noah’s program, y’all already know that much of his stand-up shtick involves poking fun at Donald Trump. Whether you appreciate Mr. Noah’s brand of bemused humor will likely depend on your political leanings, of course.
So Trump and Trever Noah are total opposites, and ne’er the twain shall meet. They’re the antithesis of each other! Nothing in common besides their male anatomy, right?
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But not so. There is at least one major commonality these two possess. And that is, of course, how they both enjoy livin’ it up. They share decadent and unabashedly — outrageously? — lavish lifestyles.
Mr. Noah trundles around LA in a $250,000+ Bentley Bentayga, and he’s also got a $200,000+ Lamborghini Urus as a backup vehicle. And then there’s the real estate, all $30+ million of it.
Late last year (2018), a brand-new contemporary showstopper in the Bel Air hills sold for an extremely A-list $20,500,000. The buyer’s identity is carefully shielded behind a blind trust, naturally. But as we discovered, the new owner is — you guessed it — our boy Mr. Noah.
The $20.5 million sexpot
Well, shut Yolanda’s big mouth! $20.5 million is a whole buttload of money. In fact, that’s more than all but the most extremely rich celebrities spend on their homes. The only famous folks who throw down more are the Taylor Swifts, Beyoncés, Adam Levines and Kim Kardashians of the world. Y’all get the picture.
As an FYI, public records show that Mr. Noah has a very substantial mortgage on his new digs — to the tune of $40,000 in payments per month. And that’s principal only, before interest is even included! And it’s also in addition to the $20,000 in monthly payments he makes on his NYC condo.
Holy guacamole! Imagine having $65,000++ in monthly mortgage bills. Keep those jokes coming.
The spec-built mansion is situated way high up in western Bel Air, on a quiet cul-de-sac shared with ten other homes, each of them worth millions. However, the only other “celebrity” on Mr. Noah’s street is Gary L. Wilson, the former CFO of Disney and chairman of Northwest Airlines. The other nine homes are owned by ordinary rich folks — doctors, lawyers, real estate investors and the like.
Records show that the 1.31-acre property was last sold in 2015 for just $3,745,000 to prominent businessman Peter Cohen of Cardinal Equities. Our Mr. Cohen razed the existing residence and set about constructing a glassy, uber-contemporary extravaganza.
The gated spread sports a Presidential-worthy security system and Control4 smart home automation. A wee motorcourt lies adjacent to a three-car garage and the imposing wooden front door.
According to listing materials, the two-level mansion includes 10,044-square-feet of living space. (That’s very large, in case anyone was wondering.) On the lower floor, there’s a chicly minimalist kitchen with two marbleized islands, a formal dining space, great room, maid’s quarters and a home theater. Unseen in listing photographs (but lurking there somewhere) is a massive 500-gallon saltwater aquarium.
Upstairs are four en-suite family/guest bedrooms, including the hedonistic 2,200-square-foot master suite (that’s bigger than the average American home, FYI). Our Mr. Noah will no doubt appreciate the dramatic walls of glass in his bedroom, plus the wraparound terrace. He’s also got dual bathrooms and dual closets up in there.
The other three bedrooms also have unobstructed views, and the listing refers to one of them as an “ultra private VIP suite,” with its own private terrace. We’re not sure which VIP guest(s) Mr. Noah plans to accommodate at his new Bel Air digs, but we’re guessing Trump will not score an invite.
Yolanda is available for a weekend stay. Just in case Mr. Noah was wondering.
The 1.31-acre hillside lot boasts sufficient space for a huge swath of lawn and the property’s centerpiece: a 62-foot infinity pool that juts out over the cliff, pointing toward the Pacific Ocean and Catalina Island. “Go yonder, my boy. Westside gurls are the best, and don’t get me started on those Manhattan Beach babes,” it seems to say. (Or maybe that’s just Yolanda’s early mornin’ mimosa talking.)
Yolanda believes Mr. Noah is already living on the Bel Air premises, and has even thrown a housewarming party. Some of his old South African friends — Sizwe Dhlomo and Dr. Nokukhanya Khanyile among them — have posted a slew of photos taken at this house to their respective Instagram accounts.
But anywho. The Daily Show films in NYC, so naturally Mr. Noah still keeps a pricey outpost in the Big Apple. Back in February 2017, he shelled out an impressive $10,185,500 for a duplex penthouse atop Stella Tower in the trendy Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.
The 3-bed, 3.5-bath pied-a-terre has a sprawling outdoor terrace on the upper floor, and the master suite features a bathroom with radiant heated marble floors and sitting area with a wet bar. (Pour yourself a drink and take it to bed or into the shower! What a great concept.)
Mull over this — $30 million in luxury space for one guy. Mr. Noah saw the value! (Trump would, too, though he’d probably prefer more gold-leaf accents.) And everybody who follow this blog — maybe you’re Progressive, maybe you’re a Tea Partier, maybe you don’t give a damn — can appreciate it all.
Fellow real estate tycoons
There it is, kids. Real estate. The great unifier! Our Savior, practically the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Far be it from Yolanda to cast aspersions on people way more important than ourselves, but we just think dreary politics are a total waste. Focus on the real property, people, not some invisible wall. Then — and only then — will our hurting world begin to heal. A brighter, happier time will dawn. Can’t you see?
Listing agents: James Harris & Mauricio Umansky, The Agency
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Russian Circles - Empros
Coming from a guy who's lived most of his musical life in the overlapping walls of electronic melodies, I must plead for forgiveness for my previous assumptions on the similarly linked-chain genre that is Metal. It's not easy to block out the default envisioning of black-and-white band photos; late-20s/early 30s long-haired apathetic creatives; power chords and deafening drum hits all encompassed in an album that, in some cases, has a cover one would assume a 6 year old had illustrated, let alone conjured up.
So here I am saying sorry. In its seemingly later years of a genre that continues to ride high (in strength, quite literally) the idea of metal as maximizing ear-busting boldness in sound has reinvented itself, no longer just teen-ridden angst in audio form. Last year, we had Japanese band, Envy, explode into life with their metal-driven fusion of post-rock and post-hardcore ventures on 'Recitation'. And here, quite possibly the dark-horse of 2011, is where we find another revitalized multi-genre three-piece present their follow-up. The band, is Russian Circles. The album, is 'Empros'
Anyone who is frustratingly picky on records based on track-numbers and track-lengths will find initial viewing of Circles to be both intriguing, yet carefully considered. Where most post-rock/instrumental rock bands focus their compositions to that of double-number minute lengths, the idea that this band may in all light bring something new to the table regarding the music's execution and length can either mean we are about to be graciously pleased, or sourly disappointed. How wonderful then it is, that we find these lesser-lengthened tracks are bursting with an energy that is neither sailing in ill-ridden noise nor dragged so comprehensively into the ground, much like many a fusion-of-genres record.
First track '309' is a pure octave-switching fluster of heavy-hitting chords and weighted drum hits. What sounds like a mere unleashing of stress or anger, or any other troubling state of emotion, in actuality creates an awe of mystery and purposeless discovery, as if (like the album cover) wavering through a forest, caught in the unexpected glimmer of sunlight and heat. The switching of acute tuning is what gives the track its lengthened listenability. If not strummed into submissive blurts of chords, then it's the narrowed twitches or squeezing of clouded strings that give the song its expansive performance.
Because, after all, as much as this is a recording, the way the guitars fluster, almost boldly and with little concern, give the sounds of the strings (mumbling of bass and flat-palmed percussion providing back-up) a more human and sentient affirmation that there is life to this structure...and in result, the structure has been cleverly thought-out.
'Mladek' examples this with perfect clarity; its initial mixture soon cut short by this almost abrupt wavering once more between differing chords and shifts in the musical scale. The darting of high-standing guitar strings fuse become lost in the rumble of chords and juggling of drum rhythms, later on in the track and before long, the composition is led into one of rock's more signature transitions to its finale. The track, however, seemingly refuses to end. Indeed, the final half-minute, in a chillingly breathless attempt, seemingly dies out as if fully depleted of its energy.
But the three-piece are not all heavy-hitting in their approach. 'Schiphol' demonstrates their more elegant and gentle side to melodic post-rock. Like their genre superiors Mogwai or God Is An Astronaut, behind a wavering of sailing electric guitars, simple strums of acoustic strings lead the track along a merry journey. The effect-heavy backing does just enough here to keep the track together and the picking of strings give the track that much-needed lift of life.
It doesn't take a genius to realize that the band have, maybe in initial stages, hoped for these sweepings of layered instrumentation to help keep the sound flowing. But where other acts may use it as a way to cover up a silence that in actuality, represents a lack of ideas or means to progress a composition forward, Russian Circles, however, use its eeriness and surreal envisioning to provide their more heavier sounds to break through and capture the listener's imagination. 'Batu', like some heavily layered, heavily maximized shoegaze song, blurts its power chord, drum-clashing progression over a wall of ceiling-high drones.
Closer 'Praise Be Man', the album's shortest song and, on reflection, weakest execution, presents to us a more grittier, rustier alternative to the band's use of held-on chords and melodic plucks of strings. It doesn't share the same passion and direct storytelling-esque nature to its sound, but it does give us a taste of the band's alternating direction in both the music's creation as well as its experimentation in effects and layering.
But if you're willing to look beyond this slight hiccup, and are willing to look beyond an outsider's doubtful tagging this as 'metal' or 'post-rock', what you'll find is that 'Empros' delivers to us more than just three men's extroverted outlaying of effect-driven heavy-hitting rock music. What lies in these six boldly crafted tracks in addition is something, that potentially is, stricken with swings of emotion and considerate after-thoughts. It's metal rock, it's post-rock. But without lyrics, and without vocals, through its changing sound, it expresses more than any word could.
Discovery: Russian Circles - Empros
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By DISH News News February 5, 2019
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Citroën - Anachronaut
Anachronaut
by Matt Jensen
Citroën is a three-piece hailing from Minneapolis that creates driving rock and roll combining gritty bass, explosive drums and distorted guitars. Not unlike Queens of the Stone Age and earlier Minus the Bear, the songs work because of the solid songwriting that lies beneath the rugged exterior. While establishing themselves as a great live act they started forming ideas for their debut EP entitled Anachronaut, which hoped to represent the diverse sounds of the band. The EP only has four songs but I think that it nicely captures the different sides of the band and where they can grow.
The album kicks thing off right with “Shifting Sand” which rocks out and has a great energy. You can’t help but hear the resemblance of the singer’s voice with Josh Homme when the chorus arrives. Not a bad thing as I always dug Queens of the Stone Age. “Sea Wolf” brings things down a notch and shows that they have the ability to constrain themselves and write a thought-provoking ballad. I felt like the third song revisited some of the abilities they displayed on their first song (except the incredibly cool electronic, lead breakdown!) while the last song was not something I expected at all. “Terminal Bliss” is a subdued dance number that has synths and an electronic drumbeat. I even felt like the vocals were sung differently almost sounding like something I would hear from TV on the Radio. Not bad. This is good start that does exactly what they intended and shows off their eclectic set of skills. I’m interested to see how their full-length turns out.
First song reminded me a lot of QOTSA last song not at all
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Republicans made it MORE difficult for candidates to get a recount in Wisconsin and Michigan after Donald Trump's razor-thin 2016 win
President Donald Trump's party made it more difficult for candidates to get a recount in Wisconsin and Michigan after his narrow 2016 win
His campaign announced Wednesday they would pursue a recount in Wisconsin, where Democratic nominee Joe Biden leads by about 21,000 votes
Around 2 p.m. Wednesday, CNN called Wisconsin for Biden
By Nikki Schwab, Senior U.s. Political Reporter
President Donald Trump's own party made it more difficult for candidates to get a recount in Wisconsin and Michigan in the aftermath of his 2016 Electoral College win.
The Trump campaign announced Wednesday that it would pursue a recount in Wisconsin, where Democrat Joe Biden was around 21,000 votes ahead.
CNN called Wisconsin for Biden around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
'Despite ridiculous public polling used as a voter suppression tactic, Wisconsin has been a razor thin race as we always knew that it would be. There have been reports of irregularities in several Wisconsin counties which raise serious doubts about the validity of the results,' the president's campaign manager Bill Stepien said in a statement. 'The President is well within the threshold to request a recount and we will immediately do so.'
Democrat Joe Biden's (left) and President Donald Trump's (right) campaigns both saw paths to victory Wednesday, though Trump's campaign believed theirs went through a recount in Wisconsin, where Biden leads
President Donald Trump's campaign manager Bill Stepien (left) announced Wednesday that the Trump campaign would pursue a recount in Wisconsin. Republiicans made it more difficult to get a recount in Wisconsin and Michigan after Trump's narrow 2016 wins
Voter lists' books are on display in Kenosha, Wisconsin. President Donald Trump's campaign said they will push for a recount in Wisconsin, which could open up a path to victory for the Republican
Earlier Stepien hinted this would be the Trump campaign's move, telling reporters that the president path to victory includes a recount in Wisconsin and additional Trump votes in Michigan and Pennsylvania, with the Keystone State breaking for the president by greater margins than expected.
Results in Nevada are still being tallied, while the race in Georgia and North Carolina hasn't been called, though Biden's campaign manager Jen O'Malley Dillon conceded that North Carolina was looking better for Trump.
In Wisconsin, a losing candidate can ask for a recount if the margin stays within 1 per cent, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Republicans had tightened the Badger State's recount rules after Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate in 2016, forced a recount then, despite only winning around 31,000 votes.
The recount amounted to few changes, just 282 votes, with Trump winning the state by fewer than 23,000 votes.
Overall, about 3 million were cast.
Stein's campaign had to pay for the recount too - at a cost of about $3.5 million.
If the difference between Biden and Trump remains under 1 per cent - it stood at .63 per cent mid-morning Wednesday - Trump will be able to request said recount and must do so by 5 p.m. on the first business day following the vote canvass.
Trump will have to pay for the recount if the margin remains larger than .25 per cent, but his money will be refunded if the winner flips.
If the Trump campaign's recount request were to be granted, it would need to be completed within 13 days.
'It looks like Wisconsin will be close enough so that if Trump forces want to have a recount there they can, although not nearly close enough to make a recount likely to succeed,' lawyer Paul Smith of the Campaign Legal Center said on a press call for the National Election Task Force.
In Michigan, a recount is triggered if candidates are within 2,000 votes from each other.
Before noon on Wednesday, Biden was leading by more than 32,000 votes. About 100,000 votes needed to still be counted.
Still, the Trump campaign could pay for a recount, as the law - which was also revised after Stein tried to force a Michigan recount in 2016 - allows for one if the losing candidate has a reasonable chance of winning.
The recound would have to be requested within 48 hours of the vote canvass.
The deadline to finish the count is 30 days after it starts.
Biden's lead, however, is nearly three times as large as the votes that separated Trump and Clinton in 2016.
Trump won the state over the Democratic nominee by 10,704 votes.
The president's campaign threatened a different action Wednesday, filing a suit in the Michigan Court of Claims to halt the counting of ballots until 'meaningful access' to counting locations was achieved.
'As votes in Michigan continue to be counted, the presidential race in the state remains extremely tight as we always knew it would be,' Stepien said. 'President Trump’s campaign has not been provided with meaningful access to numerous counting locations to observe the opening of ballots and the counting process, as guaranteed by Michigan law.'
'We also demand to review those ballots which were opened and counted while we did not have meaningful access,' Stepien added.
The president currently leads in Pennsylania - but the biggest chunk of uncounted votes are from the Democratic urban centers of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
If it comes down to the wire, both campaigns could find it difficult to get a second count.
In 2016, Stein's campaign found Pennsylvania's recount laws so confusing that her lawyers didn't know what court to file a petition in, according to Politico.
In Nevada, any candidate can request a recount for any reason - but it has to be a full recount of the state.
The candidate who requests the recount must pay for it, but like in Wisconsin, the candidate can get his or her money back if the race results flip.
Requests must be filed within three days of the state's canvass and a recount must be completed within 10 days.
Wisconsin, Michigan recounts will be difficult due to REPUBLICAN law
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Spain's Podemos party rejects Sanchez's plan for cabinet
Published: 08:24 EST, 18 July 2019 | Updated: 16:49 EST, 18 July 2019
By Joan Faus
MADRID, July 18 (Reuters) - Spanish Socialist leader Pedro Sanchez's hopes of staying on as prime minister suffered a setback on Thursday when supporters of the Podemos voted to back him only if the far-left party gets key roles in his future cabinet.
Parliament will vote next week on whether to confirm or reject Sanchez as premier, a role he has held on an acting basis since failing to win a majority in a parliamentary election in April. If he is not confirmed in the role, a repeat election is likely for November.
An alliance of the Socialists with Podemos, their most natural political ally, would bring Sanchez almost within touching distance of the parliamentary majority he needs, but the two parties have so far been unable to clinch a deal. Podemos wants top jobs for its leader Pablo Iglesias and others as part of a coalition government, and Sanchez has offered only some lower-ranking posts.
In a move strongly criticized by Sanchez, Podemos consulted its members on whether the party should demand that top officials be part of government as a condition for supporting Sanchez in the parliamentary vote. That was backed by 70% of the party's supporters who took part in an internal vote, Podemos said on Thursday evening.
"I think that Unidas Podemos has advanced nothing on its position. The only (thing) that we know is the result of that vote and nothing else," deputy prime minister Carmen Calvo said on Cadena SER radio station.
The divide between both parties had already widened earlier in the day when Sanchez ruled out having Iglesias in his cabinet.
"What I offered is that we include qualified people from Podemos, and the disagreement again was on the participation of Mr Iglesias in government," Sanchez told laSexta television.
"It is not possible for Mr Iglesias to be part of the government," Sanchez added, citing policy differences on issues including how to handle Catalonia's independence drive.
Podemos said Sanchez's comments were unacceptable and that rejecting Iglesias as part of the government would mean rejecting the entire party.
Sanchez also renewed calls for the conservative People's Party and centre-right Ciudadanos to abstain when Parliament votes next week in order to allow him to be sworn in as prime minister. Both have repeatedly rejected that option.
A repeat election would be the fourth parliamentary ballot in as many years in Spain, where politics have fragmented with the emergence of new parties, notably the far-right. Sanchez became prime minister in June last year, taking over from a six-year conservative government hit by a corruption scandal.
(Reporting by Joan Faus Additional reporting by Paul Day, Jose Rodriguez and Emma Pinedo Writing by Ingrid Melander, Joan Faus Editing by Andrei Khalip, Frances Kerry and Leslie Adler)
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The Coolest Hacks of 2017
Robots, voting machines, machine learning, and the wind were among the hacks security researchers pulled off this year.
You'd think by now with the pervasiveness of inherently insecure Internet of Things things that creative hacking would be a thing of the past for security researchers. It's gotten too easy to find security holes and ways to abuse IoT devices; they're such easy marks.
But our annual look at the coolest hacks we covered this year on Dark Reading shows that, alas, innovation is not dead. Security researchers found intriguing and scary security flaws that can be abused to bend the will of everything from robots to voting machines, and even the wind. They weaponized seemingly benign systems such as back-end servers and machine learning tools in 2017, exposing a potential dark side to these systems.
So grab a cold one from your WiFi-connected smart fridge and take a look at seven of the coolest hacks of the year.
My Robot Pwned Me
Robots aren't going to steal your job (right way, anyway), but popular collaborative robots (aka cobots) can easily be hacked to spy on or wreak physical damage on their co-workers. Call it the new insider threat.
IOActive researchers Lucas Apa and Cesar Cerrudo this year found some 50 security vulnerabilities in these robots built for businesses, industrial sites, and homes, Softbank Robotics (NAO and Pepper robots), UBTECH Robotics (Alpha 1S, Alpha 2 robots), Robotis (OP2 and THORMANG3 robots), Universal Robots (UR3, UR5, UR10 robots), Rethink Robotics (Baxter and Sawyer robots), and Asratec Corp.
The painfully obvious security holes included cleartext or weak encryption between the robot and its components that provide its commands and software updates; a lack of authentication (no credentials required to access a robot's services, for example); and lack of authorization measures, which could leave a robot at the mercy of a nefarious attacker.
An attacker could control a robot in an industrial or office setting to hack other networks or even other robots there. Apa and Cerrudo wrote a script that moves a SoftBank Robotics' NAO robot's camera head and microphone for spying purposes. They say robots with face-recognition features to work with their human co-workers can be hacked and spy on them, for example.
"Some of the robots do not require any exploits. We're just using vendor-supplied tools to manipulate the robot. You can use that to send it an action to move," Cerrudo said, noting that "robots are computers with legs and they are a lot more powerful because they can 'see.'"
In another robot hack this year, researchers at Trend Micro and Italy-based Politecnico di Milano fed an industrial robot a phony configuration file that modified its parameters for drawing a straight line. Instead of a perfectly straight line, the ABB Robotics IRB140 robot drew a slightly skewed one, following the 2mm change in instructions.
That small parameter change could be catastrophic to a manufacturing system, leading to defects or a product recall, they said. The researchers also found more than 80,000 industrial routers exposed on the public Internet via their FTP servers and industrial routers; some of the exposed devices didn't require any authentication to access them.
Hack the Vote
It was arguably the white-hat hack of the year: in just 90 minutes, hackers dug up two zero-day vulnerabilities in a pair of decommissioned voting systems at DEF CON's inaugural Voting Machine Hacker Village in July.
All 30 of the voting equipment in the room ultimately went down to hackers during DEF CON, but the speed at which hackers who had never had the opportunity to poke around at a voting machine found the flaws was eye-popping. And the vulnerabilities were lucrative: They found a remote access flaw in the WinVote voting machine's operating system, and exposed real election data that was still stored there, and an OpenSSL flaw (CVE-2011-4109) in the Express-Pollbook system, exposing the internal data structure, which would allow an attacker to hack the machine remotely.
"What this tells me is hackers in less than two hours can figure something out and a nation-state could have this on their hands for months or years," Jeff Moss, founder of the DEF CON hacker conference, told Dark Reading in an interview at DEF CON. "It doesn't have to be nation-states. It could be criminal organizations; it doesn't have to be limited to Russia."
Moss and his team had purchased the used voting machines on eBay, including Sequoia AVC Edge, ES&S iVotronic, Diebold TSX, Winvote, and Diebold Expresspoll 4000 voting machines. The idea for the voting machine hacking village came out of concerns over Russia's tampering with the 2016 US election.
Moss plans to host a simulated mock election at next year's DEF CON, complete with not just voting machines, but back-end systems as well. "There's never been a security test of a complete voting system … We're trying to build a whole system, but it's hard to get the back-end pieces," he said. "I have confidence by next year we will have a complete end to end voting system set up. We'll have fake elections and people can attack it and at the end of the con," we'll share the results, he said.
The ease at which hackers cracked voting machines at DEF CON this year intensified calls for replacing computer-based voting systems with paper-based voting, or at the least, paper trail-based systems with optical character readers (OCRs).
"It's undeniably true that systems that depend on software running in a touchscreen voting machine can't be relied on," Voting Village organizer Matt Blaze said in a Facebook Live feed hosted by US congressmen Will Hurd (R-Texas) and James Langevin (D-R.I.), in the aftermath of the DEF CON hacks. "We need to switch to systems that don't depend on software," said Blaze, a a computer science professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
Hack Like the Wind
For the better part of two years, Jason Staggs, a security researcher at the University of Tulsa, traveled from wind farm to wind farm around the US and hacked the control systems that run wind turbines, which convert wind energy into electrical power.
Staggs found major security holes in the wind energy control networks, and the vulns were typical of many ICS/SCADA systems: easy-to-guess or default passwords, weak and insecure remote management interfaces, and no authentication or encryption of control messages. The flaws could allow an attacker with physical access to one turbine at a farm to also take over all of the turbines on that wind farm - to sabotage the operation, or wage a cyber extortion operation, for instance.
The wind farms allowed Staggs to test the security of a single turbine at their sites, but for security reasons, he wasn't allowed to disclose the names, locations, or products.
Staggs in his test plugged a homegrown Raspberry Pi-based tool onto the control system network that gave him control over other turbines in the farm. It's a matter of having "physical access to [inside of just one] turbine to rule them all," he says. Not all wind farms nor turbines are affected by these attacks, though, he said.
Wind today represents 5.6% of electricity generated in the US. But by 2030 wind could provide 20% of the nation's electricity, according to the US Department of Energy. "The more devious thing to do would be to gain access [to the wind turbine automation control system] and wait for years until we're more dependent on wind and then do bad things" with the systems, Staggs said.
The wind-turbine automation controllers sat at the base of the turbines, with just a padlock protecting them. All Staggs had to do was break the lock and he was in. "You can pick [the lock] or cut it with bolt cutters, open the door, and have complete access" to the wind farm control network, he says.
In one simulated attack, Staggs loaded a malicious binary on the automation controller that sends commands to other controllers in the turbine. That allowed him to alter process-control variables for the power and motors in the wind system.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind = Danger
Turns out those often-forgotten back-end servers of a public website infrastructure can be used to hack into an organization's internal network. UK researcher James Kettle, head of research at PortSwigger Web Security, found that minor flaws in Web caching, Web analytics, proxy, and load-balancing servers, can be exploited to allow an attacker to hack into an organization's internal network via its public website.
Kettle first discovered how websites can be vulnerable to their own back-end servers when he hacked the public websites of the US Department of Defense and several high-profile commercial organizations, which won him $30,000 in bug bounty rewards.
He used homegrown hacking tools to root out vulns in the public websites, and to drop payloads of malformed Web requests and phony headers that helped him worm his way into the back-end servers.
"People are basically just plopping down really complex servers to do caching, analytics, and loads of fancy complex functionality in front of their Web server without much thought as to whether these features might carry risks," Kettle said.
"I found that a large number of these systems are really easy to exploit because they are built to stay out sight," he said. "So when people have a penetration test or an audit, they don't think the infrastructure around the app matters very much: 'It's not going to get targeted because nobody looks at it.'"
Kettle broke into at least 70 servers in all, and found that Web analytics systems, for example, contain useful information for breaking into the internals of an organization. Misconfigured servers were the among the most common security issues he discovered.
His hack hit a bit too close to home at one point: Kettle inadvertently hacked his own ISP while conducting his research against one of his target websites. "My own ISP routed it [the payload] into its own system and got exploited by it, which was quite shocking," he said. "I wasn't authorized to hack the ISP, so I kind of panicked."
Radioactive Bugs
Famed researcher Ruben Santamarta decided to investigate the security of radiation monitoring devices after he began to wonder what would happen if a hacker sent phony monitor readings to an operator in a nuclear plant. The real-world nuclear facility incidents, Three Mile Island in 1979, and the 2007 theft of fuel pellets of uranium oxide from a Spanish nuclear fuel facility were the inspirations for his research.
"They were receiving false information," he said. "So I wondered, what happens if someone tries to send false information that's then consumed by operators? What could happen?"
Santamarta, principal security consultant at IOActive, found major design flaws in two different radiation monitoring devices that leaves them open to hackers. He reverse-engineered the firmware of two different brands of radiation monitoring devices, and analyzed their hardware and a proprietary radio frequency (RF) protocol used for communicating with those devices, which are used to monitor radiation levels in nuclear plants, hospitals, and seaports, for example.
The weak RF protocols and firmware could allow an attacker to inject fake radiation readings, so that if there were a radiation accident or leak, it couldn't be detected, for example. Or the reverse: it could send phony readings of high radiation levels when none were actually present, he says.
Among the flaws: the RF protocol used for the devices lacks encryption or employs weak crypto algorithms. An attacker could exploit those design flaws to inject phony radiation readings. Design flaws are not patchable. "There's no solution for these issues," Santamarta said. "You can't patch them because it's the way they are designed."
"Potentially false readers can trick operators into performing actions" that aren't correct if they incorrectly are alerted that radiation exposure has occurred, for example, he says. "An attacker could inject false readings into a nuclear power plant's radiation monitoring device simulating a massive radiation leak … How is the operator going to react?"
Drone Attack on the Air Gap
By now most savvy security pros know that an air-gapped network – or if it is isolated from the Internet – still doesn't mean a hacker can't attack it.
Researchers from CyberX came up with a stealthy new way to wage a reconnaissance attack on an industrial network that's offline from the Net. They dropped malicious ladder logic code onto a Siemens S7-1200 programmable logic controller to siphon sensitive plant data, and then exfiltrated it via a Radio Frequency (RF) connection.
"We know that two-thirds of industrial networks are air gapped," said David Atch, vice president of research for CyberX, who along with CyberX researcher George Lashenko conducted the research. "We decided to look for a way to [exfiltrate data from] the air-gapped network and we decided to try something more unique and with more of a cover" to avoid detection, he said.
The attack generates RF signals that encode the stolen information about a plant, and the data later gets decoded via a Software Defined Radio and PC linked to the targeted site via an antenna. Atch and Lashenko said the attack could be executed using a drone flying over the plant.
The malicious code is written to the storage architecture of the PLC so that it remains on the device even if the PLC gets rebooted. "These devices don't have radio transmitters," Atch notes, but the ladder-code logic makes the device generate a radio frequency.
There are no vulnerabilities per se that the researchers exploited, and it's an attack that could be waged on any vendors' PLC. Their attack basically takes advantage of the architecture and inherent weaknesses in industrial networks, which typically have weak or no authentication, for example. PLCs, which control physical processes such as water and power generation, don't run anti-malware due to their embedded real-time operating systems and limited memory and CPU, so they can be easily infiltrated with malicious logic code, the researchers note.
They conducted the attack one meter away from the PLC, but Lashenko said an antenna could extend the distance for an attacker to 10 meters. But before the drone gets involved, an attacker must first insert the ladder logic onto the PLC, either via a USB device or a compromised laptop that connects to the PLC.
Machine Learning Goes Rogue
Popular and easily accessible password-cracking tools such as HashCat and John the Ripper should be enough of a threat to give organizations password best-practices religion. But password hygiene remains a challenge for many end users at home and at work, and now there's a new password hack that uses machine learning to conduct password-cracking on steroids.
Researchers at the Stevens Institute of Technology in New Jersey and the New York Institute of Technology created a new technique for guessing passwords that taps a deep learning tool called a Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN). GANs are neural networks that create data similar to, or nearly identical with, data they are fed. They've been used for generating images of people, for example, based on real image datasets.
Paolo Gasti, of the New York Institute of Technology's Computer Science Department, and Briland Hitaj, Giuseppe Ateniese. and Fernando Perez-Cruz from the Stevens Institute of Technology, fed a GAN millions of leaked passwords to see if would generate passwords on its own.
The idea was to determine whether machine learning can build its own rules for creating passwords by learning from real ones. Existing password crackers rely on set rules.
The so-called PassGAN tool was more powerful and efficient than John The Ripper and HashCat: they input 80% of the leaked passwords from the 2010 RockYou breach, and 47% of the passwords PassGAN created would have worked against the RockYou accounts.
PassGAN beat out John the Ripper by a factor two, and was a close match with HashCat. The researchers combined PassGAN's output with HashCat's, and they were able to match 24% more passwords than they could with HashCat alone.
Gasti said while machine learning password-cracking would threaten organizations that rely on passwords, it also could prompt them to impose strong authentication. "We figured this out, and there's no reason that someone else won't do it," either now or in the next few years, Gasti said.
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I'd be quite frighted to see that some of the automated appliances and systems around me are so easily hacked by people who intend to misuse the information there. I'm probably watching way too many movies, but it really seems as though someone could probably control the whole city without having to use actual weapons, as long as they can hack into the systems and use all the data that's collected to control or prevent control in a country...
Marilyn Cohodas,
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Thanks for the yearend round up!
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Last year’s WannaCry attack was a lucky escape, and the government is quite rightfully being urged to learn lessons from the encounter. We are almost a year on from the day that saw around one-third of all NHS Trusts in England disrupted by the malware attack that specifically targeted older (and therefore weaker) systems and servers.
The attack saw hundreds of other NHS organisations – including almost 600 GPs – infected during the attack, and some 20,000 hospital appointments and operations were cancelled.
Ultimately, the WannaCry attack was simple malware that still managed to cripple the NHS. It was a lucky escape, and future attacks involving medical data could be far, far worse.
The Swedish data breach attack and fraud trial
Swedish prosecutors initiated a huge trial after a number of private and public organisations were hacked. Eight people are reportedly standing on trial for the criminal charges that saw at least 40 million Swedish kronor (£3.6 million) stolen or mishandled.
If convicted, the alleged perpetrators could face eight years in jail for their criminal conduct. The exact number of victims has not been confirmed.
The criminal hacker group reportedly hijacked computers and set up social engineering attacks to steal money from a number of organisations and individuals. The Swedish Prison and Probation Service was hit by a breach, along with 20 companies, four banks, a number of law firms, and private individuals also.
‘Reaper’ Botnet the latest threat to internet-connected devices
Warnings over a new hacking botnet called ‘Reaper‘ have been issued. It has been identified as the latest major cybersecurity risk to devices connected to the internet, and first emerged in October 2017.
Cybersecurity company Check Point reports that over a million internet connected devices have already been infected, and it doesn’t look like the botnet will be stopped anytime soon. They warn “our research suggests we are now experiencing the calm before an even more powerful storm. The next cyber hurricane is about to come.”
711 million email addresses reportedly compromised by a Spambot called Onliner
A ‘spambot’ named Onliner has reportedly collected personal information tied to 711 million email addresses and dumped them on a server.
The spambot was designed to infect devices, spreading malicious software that could steal valuable personal information, as well as discharge viruses and spam/junk emails. Spam emails are not only a nuisance but they often carry phishing software; enticing users to click on seemingly harmless links that hide further malware. From there, cybercriminals can trick users into revealing more information, and sometimes bank details directly, as well as taking control of computers.
U.S hotel malware may have compromised guests’ credit card data
A four-star hotel in the U.S. has discovered a data breach that may have compromised an undisclosed number of guests’ credit card information.
The Galt House Hotel, located in the state of Kentucky, discovered malicious software stealing information from a “payment card processing system” where credit card information is stored for payment purposes.
An internal investigation discovered the malware, and it’s believed that guests who used their credit cards to pay for visits between 21st December 2016 and 11th April 2017 may be affected.
Avanti self-service food vending kiosks hacked
U.S. payment kiosk vendor, Avanti Markets, recently fell victim to a malware scam. The U.S. kiosk vendor’s innovation is to take away counter services and replace them with an all-serving vending machine that covers whole sandwiches, fruit, drinks and junk food with one payment system.
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The giant hoteliers InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) have issued their worrisome findings after conducting an internal investigation into their hotels.
The huge company – owners of popular hotel chains Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza – began their investigation when malicious software was detected on their front desk systems late last year. Whilst the breach into their systems were detected as early as 29 September 2016, traces of the malware is suspected to have remained until March of this year.
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Amaysim marketing and commercial chief joins property tech investment startup
New tech startup, Brickx, aims to help Australian consumers enter the increasingly tough property market by buying a stake in bluechip property
Financial tech startup, Brickx, has recruited amaysim’s former commercial officer and marketing leader, Andrew Balint, as its new CMO.
Brickx focuses on what’s known as the ‘fractional investment model’, aimed at helping Australian consumers get into the increasingly tough property market. The company purchases bluechip property and divides it into 10,000 units, then offering consumers the ability to buy these ‘bricks’ and have a stake in the property and returns. The company has 70000 active members and has invested in 14 properties across Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Balint has spent the past 20 years working in marketing, customer experience, digital and brand strategy. Most recently, he was the first marketing leader then chief commercial officer at mobile virtual network operator, amaysim over a seven-year period. He’s also worked for Optus, News Corp, eBay and Qantas.
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Brickx CEO, Anthony Millet, said he was delighted to have someone of Balint’s calibre joining the team as a senior executive.
“As an earlier stage business, attracting exceptional and proven talent to help execute grand visions can often be a challenge, so landing Andrew has been a significant coup,” he said.
“With experience in building brands from scratch to achieving in excess of 1 million customers, we look forward to Andrew having a significant impact on the way everyone in Australia invests and accesses residential property investments.”
Balint said he was attracted to the disruptive model Brickx represents.
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“I can’t wait to work with the team to make Brickx a household name known for offering a savvy new way to invest in property,” he commented.
A spokesperon for amaysim said Isaac Ward replaced Andrew Balint as chief commercial officer and is now its chief operating officer.
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Dr. Rachel Armitage graduated from Keele University with an honours degree in Biological and Medicinal Chemistry and Biology, followed by a period of time in industry working for contract research laboratories in both analytical chemistry and genetic toxicology.
In 2008, Dr Armitage joined De Montfort University as a Senior Lab technician, and completed her PhD in pharmaceutical analysis part time. Her current role involves managing the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) facility, teaching SEM practicals on the PCS and QbD MSc course in addition to the supervision of post-graduate students.
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By DNAinfo Staff | September 12, 2016 6:53pm | Updated on September 14, 2016 7:59am
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Yuh-Line Niou secured a landslide victory in Tuesday's primary election.
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NEW YORK CITY — Voters in the district of disgraced former Assemblyman Sheldon Silver rejected a candidate closely associated with him while Democratic Congressional nominee Adriano Espaillat cemented his political influence by helping two Latina women — Marisol Alcantara and Carmen De La Rosa — win their state Senate and Assembly primaries.
Neighborhoods across the five boroughs saw key state legislative races decided Tuesday night in the city's third primary election of the year. Some Democratic candidates now face little to no opposition on the Republican side, virtually assuring them of a win in November's general election.
Voters in Silver's old district, which spans the Lower East Side, Chinatown and much of Lower Manhattan, voted to send Yuh-Line Niou, former chief of staff to Queens Assemblyman Ron Kim, to Albany.
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In April, Alice Cancel, a longtime Democratic District leader, won a special election for Silver’s seat, after he was convicted by a federal jury on a host of corruption charges.
But the power of incumbency didn't work Tuesday for Cancel who was in fourth place with just 12 percent of the vote with almost all the election districts reporting. Niou led the way with 32 percent of the vote and received 1,700 more votes than Cancel.
Jenifer Rajkumar, a human rights lawyer and an adjunct professor at CUNY, came in second, securing 19 percent of the vote with more than 1,600 ballots cast in her favor, in the six-way race.
Democratic Congressional nominee Adriano Espaillat cemented his political influence by helping two Latina women— Marisol Alcantara and Carmen De La Rosa— win their state Senate and Assembly primaries. (Twitter/Adriano Espaillat)
Just as Silver's coattails were being snipped in downtown Manhattan, Espaillat's grew much longer Uptown.
Alcantara, a longtime labor and community organizer, won a tight 31st Senate District primary race against two experienced political operators: former Councilman Robert Jackson and Micah Lasher, chief of staff for Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
With all but one election district reporting, Alcantara had 32 percent of the vote, with 8,309 ballots cast in her favor to Lasher's 30 percent and 7,737 ballots. Jackson, a close third, also had 30 percent of the vote and 7,616 ballots.
“I am honored that the voters of this district have put their trust in me today, and I am so thankful for the volunteers who powered our grassroots campaign," said Alcantara. "Together, we’ve made history, and taken an important step forward toward a state Senate that reflects the diversity of New York."
Alcantara will join the Independent Democratic Conference, which is currently aligned with Republicans. The group's party campaign committee, the Independence Campaign Committee, spent heavily to fund Alcantara.
Days before the primary, the committee accepted a $100,000 donation from conservative Republican Thomas McInerney, a regular donor to Republican guru Karl Rove's Super PAC and the New York Republican State committee.
Jackson's campaign criticized Alcantara for accepting money from someone "who has sought to obstruct President Obama at every turn."
De La Rosa, running in the 72nd Assembly District Primary ousted incumbent and long-time Espaillat foe Guillermo Linares by 1,300 votes, receiving 46 percent of the vote, or 4,414 ballots. Linares had 32 percent of the vote and 3,099 ballots even though he had heavy labor union support.
"This is the year of the women and as we look toward the future of our state government we are in good hands," Espaillat told DNAinfo New York.
He described Alcantara and De La Rosa as "progressives who will fight for tenants, working and middle class New Yorkers" who also "care deeply about the communities they will represent."
The victories show how Espaillat, who will in November likely become the first Dominican-born person elected to Congress in the heavily Democratic district, has quickly sought and achieved the role of kingmaker just a little over two months after his own close primary victory.
Tuesday's sweeps are a sign of strength for Espaillat and could ward off potential challengers two years from now.
"This solidifies power for Espaillat and gets him moving in the direction he wants to go, which is empire building," said Evan Thies, co-founder of Pythia Public Affairs.
Silver became one of the most powerful men in state politics during his 40 years in the seat. With Niou now the Democratic nominee in the heavily Democratic district, it looks like all Silver's ties have been severed.
“It took us two tries,” Niou joked at her victory party at Hotel Chantelle. “But the results are in, and we did it!”
Cancel vowed to fight on and even seemed to hint at another run for the seat.
“We fought hard,” Cancel said, surrounded by roughly 30 supporters, some wearing T-shirts emblazoned with her face. “I’ve never given up and I won’t give up. ... I’m still your district leader.”
In Southeast Queens’ 10th Senate District, incumbent Democrat Sen. James Sanders Jr. pulled out a victory against Adrienne Adams, chairwoman of Community Board 12, even though the Queens County Democratic Party backed Adams.
With almost all election precincts counted, Sanders had 57 percent of the vote to Adams' 41 percent.
The Queens County Democratic Party backed Adams after Sanders, a former City Councilman, declared last year that he was planning to challenge Queens Rep. Gregory Meeks this fall.
But Sanders, who eventually pulled out of the congressional race, has wide name recognition in the district and secured a number of labor endorsements to help him withstand the powerful Queens Democratic machine.
In other primary elections across the city:
► Lifelong Windsor Terrace resident Bobby Carroll cruised to a win in the 44th Assembly District, garnering 86 percent of the vote.
► On the Upper West Side, incumbent Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal easily won the Democratic primary, fending off a challenge from candidate Eugene Byrne.
► On the Upper West Side, incumbent Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell defeated challenger Steven Appel.
► In Staten Island, Republican incumbent Assemblyman Ron Castorina Jr. beat South Shore Civic Association president Janine Materna for the 62nd Assembly District. According to state election results with all precincts reporting, Castorina had 68 percent of the vote compared to 32 percent for Materna.
► In Queens' 30th Assembly District, incumbent Assemblywoman Margaret Markey — who has served nine terms in Albany — lost to Brian Barnwell, who told DNAinfo last week he felt the district "needed a better representative." Barnwell won with nearly 64 percent of the vote, pulling out 1,622 votes compared to 921 for Markey. The district includes Maspeth, Woodside and parts of Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside and Middle Village.
► In the 55th Assembly District, which covers Ocean Hill and Brownsville, incumbent Assemblywoman Latrice Walker won with more than 72 percent of the vote over city Councilwoman Darlene Mealy.
► Former state Sen. Hiram Monserrate, who was kicked out of the state Senate in 2009 after he was convicted of assault, barely lost his bid for district leader and a political comeback by only 57 votes, according to the election results. The former pol was running for the unpaid position throughout Corona and Jackson Heights against incumbent George Dixon. Dixon picked up 775 votes, while 718 people voted for Monserrate.
► In North Brooklyn, incumbent State Senator Martin Dilan fended off his second time challenger Debbie Medina, a neighborhood housing advocate with Los Sures. Dilan earned around 55 percent of the vote, while Medina took in just under 40 percent of democratic votes in the 18th Senate District, which covers parts of Bushwick, Greenpoint, Williamsburg and Cypress Hills.
► In the 25th State Senate district, which stretches from Red Hook and Sunset Park to Bed-Stuy, Democratic incumbent Velmanette Montgomery cruised to victory with 65 percent of the vote as compared to 29 percent for her challenger, Michael Cox.
DNAinfo staff reporters Jeff Mays, Katie Honan, Allegra Hobbs, Irene Plagianos, Emily Frost, Gwynne Hogan, Leslie Albrecht, Ewa Kern-Jedrychowska and Camille Bautista contributed reporting.
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6 of the best Devon food & drink businesses awarded prizes
Food Drink Devon wanted to highlight businesses who had continued to demonstrate quality, sustainability and provenance. Photo: Food Drink Devon
Champion of county’s produce unveils 2020 award winners
Devon food and drink champion Kerry White and board member Tom Chartres-Moore of Stephens Scown virtually hosted the event. Photo: Food Drink Devon
Devon’s world class food and drink scene was celebrated at Food Drink Devon’s Virtual Awards. The county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality businesses and speciality retailers were recognised at Food Drink Devon’s first ever virtual awards which were announced online by Devon food and drink champion Kerry White and board member Tom Chartres-Moore of Stephens Scown.
Food Drink Devon is a not-for-profit organisation, run by its members, which champions the county’s food and drink industry. Unable to hold its annual awards, due to coronavirus restrictions, Food Drink Devon wanted to highlight businesses who had continued to demonstrate quality, sustainability and provenance by working hard to adapt during this difficult year.
The virtual awards, which were open to members and non-members, focussed on six core categories: Food Product of the Year, Drink Product of the Year, Eatery of the Year, Retailer of the Year, Employee of the Year and Business of the Year. In addition to selecting a winner of each category, the independent judging panel recognised a select number of outstanding entries with a Gold or Silver Award.
Barbara King, chair of Food Drink Devon, commented: “Each year we’re increasingly impressed with the quality of entries to our awards. This year was no exception. Even in the face of unprecedented challenges for our industry, Devon’s inspiring food and drink producers and hospitality and retail establishments have excelled.
Veyseys Butchers were named Retailer of the Year. Photo: Food Drink Devon
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“We are delighted that, in spite of restrictions, we have still been able to recognise these achievements and champion these outstanding businesses in what would have been the tenth anniversary year for our awards. I would like to congratulate all those who won and were shortlisted and thank all our sponsors and those who helped make these important awards possible.”
Business of the Year was the family-run Postal Pantry Co. Photo: Food Drink Devon
Over-viewing the judging of the six core categories, Stuart Elford, Chief Executive of Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, commented: “I was amazed and humbled by the lengths people have gone to, how they have adapted so impressively and how passionate they are to deliver a quality and dependable service in these unprecedented times. I truly commend all the entrants.”
As a judge of the drinks category, Adrian Tierney-Jones, award-winning beer, food and travel journalist commented: “My fellow judges and I blind-tasted a variety of alcoholic beverages and we were all impressed with the quality of the products, the flavours, aromatics and appearances. With such a wide breadth of excellent drinks, all I can say is — lucky old Devon!”
The 2020 Food Drink Devon Award Results
Powderkeg Brewery’s Green Light was chosen as Drink Product of the Year. Photo: Food Drink Devon
Food Product of the Year: Sabine Macarons’ Blackberry & White Chocolate Ganache Macarons
Judges said the skill shown was exceptional with a great combination of flavours and textures. These macarons were absolutely delicious.
The Globe Inn, Beaford, was Eatery of the Year. Photo: Food Drink Devon
Drink Product of the Year: Powderkeg Brewery’s Green Light
Judges said this beer had good body, a long finish and was a very exciting low alcohol beer.
Eatery of the Year: The Globe Inn, Beaford
This village pub showed exceptional dedication and support to the community in these unpredictable and unprecedented times. The pub became the central hub for organising support in the village and offered takeaway and delivery services, free meals for village residents over the age of 70, prescription and grocery deliveries.
Retailer of the Year: Veyseys Butchers, Cullompton
The butchers worked tirelessly when lockdown was announced to immediately create a home delivery service by investing in additional local staff and equipment to provide customers with an excellent level of service and high quality produce from local farmers.
Employee of the Year: Sandra Lambert, Carters Deli, Tavistock
Sandra is well known and valued by generations of customers, holding different positions and responsibilities over her 56 years of service, what an achievement! During lockdown she worked over her employed hours and helped deliver goods on foot to the local community. Her employers hold her in very high esteem.
Business of the Year: The Postal Pantry Co
This family run business started during lockdown in an effort to support local businesses. They set up an online delivery service of pantry essentials and local, fresh produce with an emphasis on stocking products which are packaged in recyclable or biodegradable packaging. They also encouraged elderly and vulnerable people to telephone for support and a chat.
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Home Latest The countdown is on: London Climate Action Week
The countdown is on: London Climate Action Week
Written by George Triggs
We are just under two months from the inaugural London Climate Action Week (LCAW) opening on the 1st of July 2019. LCAW will be hosted by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and co-chaired by Deputy Mayor Shirley Rodrigues and E3G’s CEO Nick Mabey.
London’s draw
What began as a moment of clarity while surrounded by Londoners in a room in New York has morphed into an organised and highly motivated cross-section of people in climate change arranging events across the capital. In the process of organising LCAW we’ve already proven that London has the largest cluster of climate change professionals in the world. The timing of LCAW couldn’t be better – as public awareness in the UK is arguably at an all-time high as a result of Greta Thunberg’s audience with a cross-party group of MPs, the Committee on Climate Change’s net-zero report, the IPBES summary on species extinction and Extinction Rebellion’s two weeks of protests.
This July will highlight London’s unique role as the leading international hub for organisations working globally to tackle climate change while engaging citizens, communities and institutions who have a stake in the UK’s commitments to the Paris Agreement and the new net-zero emissions objective. The week will stimulate new conversations and collaborations to broaden the climate message.
LCAW is designed to be a distinct event in the global calendar which is complementary to other major global climate events, such as Climate Week NYC and the One Planet Summit. Strategically placed just after the Bonn Climate Change conference (June 17-27) and coinciding with Wimbledon and the Cricket World Cup, it provides a milestone in the calendar to get ducks in a row ahead of a notably important UN Secretary General’s Summit in September.
There are now over one hundred events registered, collated around three key actions:
Highlighting London as a Global Climate Hub: showcasing London’s unique role as the leading international hub for climate change action by providing a global platform for world-leading organisations in sectors including finance, insurance, business, law, health, academia, civil society and foreign policy.
Delivering Net Zero London: mobilising London-based organisations, local government and communities to make commitments in support of London’s Net Zero and Resilience goals.
Broadening the Climate Message: stimulating new conversations and innovating framing of the climate issue to help move it beyond the usual audiences, particularly by engaging with London’s world class cultural organisations and communications industry.
A range of organisations have already committed to events during LCAW. These include: The City of London’s Green Finance Summit; The Economist’s Climate Risk Summit; The Ashden Awards & Ashden International Conference; The Financial Times Summit for General Counsels; The Great Exhibition Road Festival; and The Chatham House Climate Diplomacy conference.
Staying out in front
The week is about solving problems and implementing solutions together and across levels. It is rooted in London’s own climate ambition and aimed at helping to grow Londoners’ commitment. It should reach beyond the “climate bubble” to spark new, exciting and innovative conversations and action to solve climate change.
London is renowned for its concentration, scope and depth of climate-related organisations and service providers. However, there is room for improvement. LCAW aims to provide more cohesion, collective identity and mutual learning to the London climate community.
E3G at LCAW
E3G is organising several events through the week culminating in the first-ever London Climate Frontiers Forum, to address frontier climate issues at LCAW and beyond. The forum aims to innovate, link and broker climate action between sectors, countries and disciplines. It will regularly convene and exchange views to make better use of the deep capacity of London-based organisations to systematically tackle difficult issues in the climate transition.
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Mining Methane Hydrate and What It Means
First, the "Methane Hydrate" scary story:
(University of Göttingen, GZG. Abt. Kristallographie).
Source: United States Geological Survey.
As greenhouse gas, methane is more powerful than carbon dioxide, but there is a much more important difference between these two gases. Carbon dioxide emissions are something that we create and that we can control, at least in principle. If we stop burning fossil fuels, then we stop generating CO2. But, with methane, it is another matter. We have no direct control on the huge amounts of methane buried in ice in the permafrost and at the bottom of oceans in the form of "hydrates" or "clathrates."
Methane hydrates are a true climate bomb that could go off by itself as the result of a relatively small trigger in the form of a global warming. Sufficient warming would cause the decomposition of some hydrates to release methane to the atmosphere. This methane would create more warming and that would generate more decomposition of the hydrates. The process would go on by itself at increasing rates until the reservoirs run out of methane. That means pumping in the atmosphere truly a lot of methane. There are different estimates of the amount stored in hydrates, but it is surely large - most likely larger than the total amount of carbon present today in the atmosphere as CO2. The effects of the rapid release of so much methane would be devastating: an abrupt climate change that could bring a true planetary catastrophe. It is a scenario aptly called the "clathrate gun" and the target is us.
Second, a quick look at issues in trying to exploit methane hydrate as a fuel source in The Risky Business of Mining Methane Hydrate:
The potential rewards of releasing methane from gas hydrate fields must be balanced with the risks. **** Let's start first with challenges facing mining companies and their workers. Most methane hydrate deposits are located in seafloor sediments. That means drilling rigs must be able to reach down through more than 1,600 feet (500 meters) of water and then, because hydrates are generally located far underground, another several thousand feet before they can begin extraction. Hydrates also tend to form along the lower margins of continental slopes, where the seabed falls away from the relatively shallow shelf toward the abyss. The roughly sloping seafloor makes it difficult to run pipeline.
Even if you can situate a rig safely, methane hydrate is unstable once it's removed from the high pressures and low temperatures of the deep sea. Methane begins to escape even as it's being transported to the surface. Unless there's a way to prevent this leakage of natural gas, extraction won't be efficient. It will be a bit like hauling up well water using a pail riddled with holes.
Believe it or not, this leakage may be the least of the worries. Many geologists suspect that gas hydrates play an important role in stabilizing the seafloor. Drilling in these oceanic deposits could destabilize the seabed, causing vast swaths of sediment to slide for miles down the continental slope.
On the other hand, developing methane hydrate mining might ease some of those worries of a catastrophic release if done safely and it does offer a fuel source. As set out in Mining "Ice That Burns":
Trapped in molecular cages resembling ice, at the bottom of the ocean and in terrestrial permafrost all over the world, is a supply of natural gas that, by conservative estimates, is equivalent to twice the amount of energy contained in all other fossil fuels remaining in the earth’s crust. The question has been whether or not this enormous reserve of energy, known as methane hydrates, existed in nature in a form that was worth pursuing, and whether or not the technology existed to harvest it.
While no one believes that all of the world’s methane hydrates will be recoverable, the scale of global reserves has been described by the U.S. Department of Energy as “staggering.” They occur anywhere that water, methane, low temperatures, and high pressure co-occur–in other words, in the 23 percent of the world’s land area covered by permafrost and at the bottom of the ocean, particularly the continental shelf.
The United States is not the only country with plans to attempt long-term production tests of methane hydrates. Japan is spending by far the most money on methane hydrate research; it provided most of the funding for the Mallik tests, which were sponsored by the Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation and by Natural Resources Canada, with field operations by Aurora College/Aurora Research Institute and support from Inuvialuit Oilfield Services.
According to the Center for Hydrate Research’s Koh, Japan is investing heavily in attempts to harvest deep-sea hydrate reserves discovered off the southern coast of Japan in the Nankai Trough.
“The Japanese are planning commercial production from the Nankai Trough by 2017,” says Koh. If they succeed, Japan will tap the first domestic fossil-fuel reserves the country has ever known.
A Popular Mechanics "demystification" of "Fire Ice" here, which looks at the "scary story" above:
But what if the earth released the gas as a result of heating up? Not only energy companies but also scientists studying climate change have a major interest in methane hydrates. Methane is a greenhouse gas, a far more powerful one than carbon dioxide, and some scientists fear the warming of the earth could destabilize hydrates to the point that they release methane into the atmosphere, further worsening global warming. Ideas such as the clathrate gun hypothesis suggest that methane hydrate dissociation is linked to prehistoric global warming.
However, according to a Nature Education paper published by the USGS, only about 5 percent of the world's methane hydrate deposits would spontaneously release the gas, even if global temperatures continue rising over the next millennium. In addition, bacteria in the nearby soil can consume and oxidize the methane so that only a minute fraction (as low as 10 percent of the dissociated methane) ever reaches the atmosphere.
So, now, you have the background to understand this report, Methane hydrate flow established off Japan:
Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp. (Jogmec), Tokyo, said it has produced methane from methane hydrates during tests of a well drilled in about 1,000 m of water offshore the Atsumi and Shima peninsulas of Japan.
The well, operated by Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., produced methane by depressurization of hydrates in a layer 270-330 m below the seabed.
Jogmec said it was the first offshore test of methane hydrate flow ever conducted.
Jogmec's summary of its activities here.
Baby steps to diminishing the importance of Mid-East energy and easing some issues over sea lanes.
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Opened: July 22, 1994.
Location: Near the end of Sunset Boulevard.
You can’t miss it – trust me.
The entrance is located up the walkway to the right.
Extra Magic Hours: Morning, Evening.
Ride Length: 3 minutes.
Type: Elevator drop.
Similar To: Certainly unique in its theme and scope, but the “drop” can be compared to many other carnival/amusement park rides. The Tower of Terror is so popular that similar attractions have been built at Disney’s California Adventure (2004), Tokyo DisneySea (2006), and Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris (2007).
Requirements: Must be 40” or taller to ride.
Scary Factor: High. Tower of Terror is the most obviously frightening ride at Disney World and one of few that puts an emphasis on fear. Still, there are no particularly scary images or scenes, but Disney does an excellent job of building tension up to the final drop. While the ride is intended to be scary, if you watch the exit to the ride you’ll notice that just about everyone leaving has a huge smile on their face. The ride is great fun and many people leave with a sense of accomplishment after making it through. After moving through the lobby section and watching the pre-show video, you can still opt out of the ride discreetly through the “chicken exit.” Just be aware that the “chicken exit” is actually an elevator down to the gift shop. Just tell the attendant that’s directing people to stand in front of the various elevators that you would rather not ride.
What to Expect: This section does contain more spoilers than usual. The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is an immersive experience from the moment you step into the queue.
First, you’ll wind your way around the outside of the building’s dilapidated exterior. Then you’ll move inside to the hotel lobby and then the library.
Here in the library, you’ll watch a video of the unfortunate circumstances surrounding your visit. After the video concludes, you’ll move to the boiler room, which is another queue area with a tense 5-10 minute wait. You will then be directed in front of an elevator door.
Once it’s your turn to board, you’ll enter the elevator, sit, and buckle yourself in with a lap restraint. The elevator will then take an eerie journey through the hotel, where you will see and hear a variety of spooky stories as you make your ascent to the 13th floor. The narrator will say, “”You are about to discover what lies beyond the fifth dimension, beyond the deepest, darkest corner of the imagination, in the Tower of Terror” and the elevator will begin its sequence of drops. A computer randomly selects how many times and from how far up the Tower of Terror’s elevators will drop on any particular ride. You are guaranteed at least one full drop from the top of the tower and the window will open so you can see the entire Hollywood Studios Park before you fall.
Most rides consist of two to three short drops and two to three longer drops for a total of about 30 seconds. After the final drop your announcer will welcome you back, if you’ve survived, and you will exit the elevator through a gift shop, as though nothing has changed.
Can My Children And I Handle It? This is a difficult question to answer because everyone’s experiences are different. The bark might look bad from the outside, but the drop sequence is surprisingly smooth and nearly everyone leaves with a smile and a sense of relief.
Where to Sit: It’s rare to hear someone request a row, which may be proof that there aren’t necessarily any seats that are better than others. The seats in the back rows are elevated so everyone has a good view of what’s in front of them. The view from the front row provides the least obscured look. Request it when you arrive at the cast member at the front of the line that asks how many people are in your party.
On-Ride Photo:
A photo is taken during the drop sequence.
FastPass+: Yes, highest Tier 2 priority. Using FP+ here will save 30 to 70+ minutes in the afternoon, which is more than the other experiences. Inventory is also limited with a low chance that it will be available as 4th or subsequent FP+ choice.
What You Miss Using FastPass+:
You’ll likely only have a brief moment or two in the hotel lobby, but it should be enough to set the stage for the ride.
4th FastPass+ Availability:
Expect to Wait:
When To Go: If you’re headed to Toy Story Mania and then Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster in standby, you’ll likely want to use FastPass+ at Tower of Terror next. If you’re starting with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster first thing, then you should be able to ride Tower of Terror in standby with a short wait immediately after. Otherwise, ride before 9:30am, as late in the evening as possible, or with FastPass+.
Length: 5 minutes
Commentary: Twilight Zone Tower of Terror is a crowning achievement and one of the world’s most immersive theme park attractions. Those apprehensive about riding should do everything they can to work up the nerve. It’s a fantastic ride.
Last modified: November 12, 2015 Filed Under: Hollywood Studios, Hollywood Studios Attractions Tagged With: Attraction, Disney, FASTPASS. location, Hollywood, Length, Ride, Studios, Terror, Tower, Twilight, Zone
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ESMA has successfully developed a regime of direct supervision at EU level. We supervise 23 credit rating agencies by conducting thematic investigations, on-site visits, analysing the information CRAs provide to the public and by monitoring the implementation of remedial action plans. In June this year, ESMA concluded its first enforcement action and issued a public notice censuring Standard & Poor’s Credit Market Services France SAS and Standard & Poor’s Credit Market Services Europe Limited (S&P) for failing to meet certain organisational requirements. EMIR brings more transparency to derivatives markets by introducing mandatory reporting to trade repositories (TRs). Since November 2013, six repositories have been registered and are now supervised by ESMA. Since reporting under EMIR went live, derivatives trade data has flowed into the repositories: as of 30 June 2014, more than 1 billion new trades have been reported to the TRs. Regulators now have access, or are in the process of establishing access, to derivatives data which should help in providing a clearer picture on the risks associated with those markets. On identifying risks to investor protection and stability, ESMA has substantially improved its data and intelligence gathering capabilities. Risks in securities markets are, for example regularly, identified and reported on in ESMA’s Trend, Risk and Vulnerabilities Report. Concerning the convergence of supervisory practices we have employed a range of instruments, including Q&As, opinions and peer reviews. Regarding peer reviews, we have strengthened our methodology, including the more frequent use of on-site visits. More generally, with the reform of financial markets moving from legislation to implementation, supervisory convergence will become a higher priority in ESMA’s activities and we will increase our resources allocated to this area. That brings me to the last topic I would like to raise, which I also brought to this Committee’s attention last year, the need for a stable budget. Today, our funding comes from a combination of the EU budget, levies on the financial market entities that we supervise directly, and the Member States’ national competent authorities. We are concerned that an increasing budget contribution from national competent authorities might pose undue difficulties to their functioning. This would run counter to the reinforcement of securities markets regulation and supervision at both EU and national level as envisaged in the regulatory reform programme. ESMA’s funding should guarantee its independence and not create potential undue influence. Therefore, we believe that the co-legislators should consider increasing the funding ESMA receives from financial market entities which require ESMA’s intervention and to increase the Union’s share in ESMA’s budget through an independent budget line directly adopted by the co-legislators. Thank you for your attention.
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Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology New York University School of Medicine
1996 at MD, Faculté de Médecine Broussais - Hôtel Dieu (Université Pierre et Marie Curie), Paris, France
1996: French Specialty Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery
2002: Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology; recertified in 2012
2003:Certification in Critical Care Medicine
June 2010 – current: Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology at NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY
Recent significant peer-reviewed articles
Beaussier M, Atchabahian A, Dufeu N. Regional anesthesia and the perioperative period: basics and principles. Tech Reg Anesth Pain Manag 2008; 12(4):171-177
Beaussier M, El’Ayoubi H, Rollin M, Parc Y, Atchabahian A, Chanques G, Capdevila X, Lienhart A, Jaber S. Parietal analgesia decreases postoperative diaphragm dysfunction induced by abdominal surgery: A physiologic study. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2009; 34(5):393-397
Aissou M, Snauwaert A, Dupuis C, Atchabahian A, Aubrun F, Beaussier M. Objective assessment of the immediate postoperative analgesia using pupillary reflex measurement: A prospective and observational study. Anesthesiology 2012;116(5):1006-1012
Atchabahian A, Schwartz G, Hall CB, Lajam CM, Andreae MH. Regional analgesia for improvement of long-term functional outcome after elective large joint replacement. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2012, Issue 12. Art. No.: CD010278
Goldblum E, Atchabahian A. The use of 2-chloroprocaine for spinal anesthesia. 2013; Acta Anaesthesiol Scand, 2013; 57(5):545-552
Adams O, Cuff G, Mouzi LK, Lukasiewicz E, Atchabahian A, Champeil E. Liquid chromatography determination of total concentrations of ropivacaine in human plasma during regional anesthesia via the neurostimulation guidance technique or the ultrasound guidance technique. Submitted for publication, 2013
Gupta R, Bhar S, Atchabahian A. Prilocaine spinal anesthesia for ambulatory surgery: A review of the available studies. Submitted for publication, 2013.
Soliman S, Salas F, Mellor A, Atchabahian A. Practice patterns of regional anesthesia for orthopedic surgery: An international survey. Submitted for publication, 2013.
Dufeu N, Marchand-Maillet F, Atchabahian A, Ait Yahia Y, Milan D, Robert C, Coroir M, Beaussier M. Evaluation of ultrasound-guided selective upper-limb distal blocks for postoperative analgesia after ambulatory hand and wrist bone surgery performed under axillary blockade. Submitted for publication, 2013.
Atchabahian A, Gupta R. (Eds.) The Anesthesia Guide. McGraw-Hill, New York, NY, 2013. ISBN 978-0071760492
Comments a recent paper about Continuous femoral block
Continuous femoral nerve blocks: the impact of catheter tip location relative to the femoral nerve (anterior versus posterior) on quadriceps weakness and cutaneous sensory block.
Ilfeld BM, Loland VJ, Sandhu NS, Suresh PJ, Bishop MJ, Donohue MC, Ferguson EJ, Madison SJ.
Anesth Analg. 2012 Sep;115(3):721-7.
The femoral nerve block (FNB) is typically one of the first blocks regional anesthesia trainees learn. It is used to provide postoperative analgesia for a variety of procedures on the anterior thigh and the knee, especially total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and ACL reconstruction. It is also used following hip surgery, although the effectiveness of the FNB is more questionable in that setting.One of the drawbacks of the FNB is quadriceps motor blockade, which can impair rehabilitation and possibly lead to falls. An ideal technique would block mostly sensory rather than motor components of the femoral nerve, possibly by placing the local anesthetic (and/or the catheter in the case of a continu ous block) in a specific location near the nerve. The branches to the quadriceps seem to be mainly located on the posterior aspect of the nerve.In this study, Brian Ilfeld and coll. tested the hypothesis that placing a perineural catheter superficial (anterior) or deep (posterior) to the femoral nerve would alter the degree of motor and sensory blockade. Seventeen healthy volunteers acted as their own controls, and catheters were placed near both femoral nerves. The dominant side was randomized to having the catheter placed in the superficial or deep position, and the catheter on the non-dominant side was placed in the other position. Ultrasound guidance was used, and 4 mL/h of 0.1% ropivacaine was infused for 6 hours, after an initial priming bolus of 2 mL. Quadriceps strength and tolerance of TENS as a measure of sensory blockade were measured at baseline then every hour for 9 hours, then at 22 hours. They found that while quadriceps strength did not differ between the groups, maximum tolerance of TENS was higher when the catheter was placed anterior than when it was posterior to the nerve. The authors suggest that anterior placement might provide improved analgesia and allow using less local anesthetic, thus limiting the motor block.As the authors acknowledge, the main limitation of this study is that the sensory block that is evaluated is purely cutaneous and does not predict whether the sensory block of the deep tissues and bone would be different between the groups. Performing this study in patients undergoing TKA would have given results that are more useful clinically. Providing analgesia for major knee surgery is challenging, and the fact that so many different techniques are being used bears witness to the fact that there is no ideal approach. While the FNB, single-injection or continuous, is very widely used, two new approaches have been gaining ground: local anesthetic infiltration analgesia (LIA) and the adductor canal block (ACB). The ACB blocks only motor branches of the femoral nerve, including the saphenous nerve, and probably the posterior branch of the obturator nerve. While the analgesia provided is not as intense as that following a FNB, it is effective enough to allow the patient to ambulate early on and participate in physical therapy. Some studies suggest that combining LIA and ACB might yield the best results, providing excellent analgesia with little or no motor block.An important concept is that the block is only one component of a multimodal and multidisciplinary management that should include multimodal pharmacological analgesia, physical means (compressive dressing, icing), local anesthetic infiltration by the surgeon, adapted physical therapy and a well-defined clinical pathway.
Arthur Atchabahian MD
Interview with the expert
Sharing experiences...
1- Are you a defender of the continuous femoral block for total knee replacement surgery? Do you prefer any alternative regional technique?
In my experience, the adductor canal block provides almost as good analgesia as the femoral nerve block, without causing motor blockade of the quadriceps muscle. I will use it preferentially in patients who are candidates for rapid rehabilitation; on the other hand, I will use a femoral nerve block for an elderly, morbidly obese patient who is obviously not going to do physical on the day of surgery. Whether a single-injection or a continuous block is preferable is not quite clear yet. While it makes sense intuitively that a continuous block would provide better analgesia, this has not been confirmed by the literature.
2- Are we responsible for the number of falls and late deambulation after lower limb blocks?
Some patients indeed fall because of impaired motor or proprioceptive function after a nerve block. However, patients can also fall when they have not received
any block. Surgery by itself causes alterations in motor strength and proprioception. Physical therapists do not always take into account the fact that the patient is blocked, and several articles reporting falls after nerve blocks basically describe physiotherapists getting patients out of bed and watching them fall without doing anything to prevent it.
As far as delayed ambulation is concerned, we need to strike a balance between analgesia and motor and sensory blockade. Again, using an adductor canal block rather than a femoral nerve block might allow earlier ambulation with a lower risk of fall.
3- Please, share with us 2 intense moments in your career: the best and the worst.
One of the best moments in my career was when the book I co-edited, The Anesthesia Guide, published by McGraw-Hill, came out. It was born out of my idea that a more practical approach was needed for handbooks, that tend to be smaller versions of large textbooks. Publishing a book is a bit like having a child: once it is out, it has a life of its own and must fend by itself. It remains to be seen whether it will be successful.
Each time one of my patients dies or has a bad outcome, that could qualify as the worst time in my career. This happens more rarely now that I only provide anesthesia for elective orthopaedic surgery. But perhaps the worst time emotionally was when the hospital I was working at, St Vincent, located in Greenwich Village in Manhattan, went bankrupt and closed. St Vincent was part of the history of the neighbourhood. It had received the survivors of the Titanic wreckage, and the wounded following the attacks of September 11, 2001. Yet it closed like a grocery store that cannot pay its bills, and people who had worked there for years or decades, as well as patients who felt it was to a certain extent their home, were left stranded. I still live nearby and I sometimes walk by and watch the progress of the construction work to turn the building into multi-million-dollar condos.
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“Riding in a commercial jetliner simply isn’t traveling, as far as I’m concerned.
It’s teleporting from point A to point B. You spend the entire time in the air just waiting to land, and afterward you speak of the flight only if it’s to complain about the turbulence or the snoring of the dude who sat next to you. The trip itself is nothing. A blank.
A means of skipping ahead instead of wading through.
And it’s precisely when we’re wading through that we often stumble upon the joy, misery, serendipity, and disaster of a true adventure.”
– Seth Stevenson, Grounded: A Down-to-Earth Journey Around the World
Andrew McKinlay was less than 6 months old when he boarded his first international flight. He went to Europe when he was twelve, and by the time he was 16, he was backpacking on his own in Europe.
There were a few years when Andrew didn’t travel very much as he was fully occupied establishing his software company, Axon Development Corporation. But he and his wife, Shelley, were soon boarding airplanes bound for the far corners of the earth as they climbed and led climbing expeditions on four different continents – from Mt. McKinley in Alaska to Kilimanjaro in Africa, and from Aconcagua in South America to Himalayan peaks in Nepal, China, and Pakistan.
Fragile beauty
Climbing expeditions meant weeks and weeks away from civilization, discovering the beauty of remote mountain valleys, watching in awe as eagles soared overhead, and sharing the slopes with pikas and mountain sheep.
Andrew became more and more aware of the earth’s fragility. The slopes of Everest were strewn with litter. Roads eroded the mountain valleys. There was a Holiday Inn in Kathmandu. He began to read extensively and slowly found ways to lighten his footprint.
He and Shelley were avid cyclists, but they purchased a hybrid car for their trips to the mountains. They gradually adopted a vegetarian diet – how can you eat fish after scuba diving among the coral reefs? They are currently installing solar panels on their home.
“I got frustrated listening to people who talk “green” but are unwilling to give up any part of their comfortable lifestyle,” Andrew says, “so I started thinking about what I could give up.” Airplanes generate huge amounts of greenhouse gas emissions that are particularly hard on the environment because they are emitted at high altitude. Takeoffs and landings use huge amounts of fuel.
Although Andrew loved travelling, he decided to stop flying, a decision that would have a big impact on his leisure activities, especially as he and Shelley had just taken up scuba diving, an activity that is much more enjoyable in the tropics than it is in Canada.
Travelling in style
It has been almost two years since Andrew took an airplane, but he is still travelling – in fact, he took three trips in one summer to the west coast and down to Baja, Mexico. There are some challenges, and it does require extra planning, but there are also tremendous benefits.
“Bus and train travel in Canada don’t have a good reputation,” says Andrew, “but it’s not like that in other countries. The buses in Peru have wi fi, movies, and first class seating.” Lots of people, including business people, travel by train in the dense population corridors on the east and west coasts of North America.
It’s not as easy in Canada where a sparse population spread out across a huge country has not made train travel popular. Canadian train journeys resemble a cruise with retired people willing to pay high fares to travel through the Rockies on an infrequent schedule.
Once you abandon flying, travel becomes a leisurely part of the holiday. The dining car on the train offers three course meals, eaten while enjoying the scenery and chatting with fellow travellers.
Andrew tries to avoid spending more than one night on a bus or train. Instead, he plans stopovers in small communities along the way. The train station is often downtown, so he can walk to his hotel and spend time exploring a new location.
It does require more organization. Trains and buses link pairs of cities, so you must carefully plan your trip to join up far-flung destinations. You can only cross from Canada into the United States by train from Vancouver, Montreal or Toronto.
Each train or bus station is different, so you never know what to expect. “You might as well be in Mexico when you’re in the San Diego bus station,” Andrew says. “All the signs and the announcements were in Spanish. On the other hand, the Tijuana bus station was supposed to be scary, but it was big and modern and there were lots of families with kids. It wasn’t scary at all.”
Unfortunately, the predominance of air travel has eliminated some of the alternate options. Andrew and Shelley deliberately planned a scuba diving holiday in Bahamas as Andrew's research indicated he could travel by boat from the mainland to Bahamas and the other islands. But all of the ferry companies that used to operate have gone out of business. Public transport by boat is no longer an option, and Andrew has been forced to schedule a short flight from Fort Lauderdale to Nassau (while still travelling by train the rest of the way from Saskatoon).
“I haven’t ruled out flying in the future,” Andrew says, “but I plan to continue using ground transportation as much as possible. Not only is it greener, but I’ve found that I really enjoy it.”
Sustainable adventure
You can follow Andrew’s travel adventures on his blog, Sustainable Adventure. Listed below are posts that specifically discuss travel by train and/or bus:
Pedestrians and Falcons
Tips for Travelling by Bus and Train
Addendum: Take a look at Jan Norris’ blog, A Car-Free Year, as she chronicles living one year car- and airplane-free.
by Penny McKinlay (Andrew's sister, who took the bus to Vancouver in September)
Labels: Transportation
EcoSask News, October 25, 2011
Saskatoon Nature Society, October 30, November 5
The Saskatoon Nature Society has two upcoming events:
1:30 to 4:00 pm, Sunday, October 30: Identify weeds and seeds at Chief Whitecap Park (meet at the Co-op Service Station south of Stonebridge Mall on Clarence Avenue; leader is Anna Leighton, 665-6074)
9 am to 3 pm, Saturday, November 5: Search for Barrow’s Goldeneye, Long-tailed Duck, Pacific Loon, and other late migrating rarities at Blackstrap (bring a lunch and meet at the NW corner of the parking lot for the Centre at Circle and 8th; leader is Gord Crockford, 955-5028)
Ghoulish Fun at Beaver Creek, October 30
Bring your goblins and witches to Beaver Creek for some ghoulish fun on Sunday, October 30 from 1 to 4 pm. Unearth myth and mystery about some of Beaver Creek’s creatures like spiders, snakes, frogs, owls, crows, and coyote howls. This is a come-and-go event so you can plan your stay if you’re scared or brave.
SWWA Conference 2011, November 16-18
The Saskatchewan Water and Wastewater Association conference will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Saskatoon, November 16-18.
Black-Footed Ferrets released in Grasslands National Park
For the third year in a row, 15 captive bred black-footed ferrets, some born and raised at the Toronto Zoo, were released in the wilds of Grasslands National Park.
This year, Grassland ferret trackers had the unique experience of spotting three new ferret families on three different prairie dog colonies. The discovery of new families is confirming how quickly the ferrets are adapting to their new home on the Canadian prairie.
Free Parks Access for New Citizens
The Cultural Access Pass gives new Canadian citizens free admission to more than 100 of Parks Canada’s places for a year.
Prepare your Bicycle for Winter Riding
Check out this useful article from the Saskatchewan Environmental Society about how to prepare your bicycle for the winter. The article also considers winter clothing and riding style.
Kinsmen Fishing Platform
The Meewasin Valley Authority has received the Saskatchewan Parks & Recreation Cecil Nobes Facility Award of Excellence 2011 for the construction of the wheelchair-accessible Kinsmen Fishing Platform (accessible from the Meewasin Trail at 33rd Street E and Spadina Crescent). The Kinsmen Club of Saskatoon contributed over one third of the total cost.
Building Low Car(bon) Communities
Building Low Car(bon) Communities describes eight European communities that have designed new neighbourhoods with lower car ownership rates through a combination of measures that discourage private car use and improve walking, cycling, transit and various forms of shared vehicle use.
EcoSask News is a weekly Tuesday feature. Email ecofriendlysask@gmail.com if you have news or events that you would like us to include.
Visit EcoFriendly Sask's Calendar page for a more complete list of upcoming events.
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Labels: Birds, Cycling, EcoSask News, Parks, Urban Planning, Water, Wildlife
Up Close and Personal with Candace Savage, October 20
Join Candace Savage as she shares the delights and challenges of her writing life at 7:30 pm on Thursday, October 20 in the Gallery on the second level of the Frances Morrison Library. This event is sponsored by the Saskatoon Public Library and the Saskatoon Writers’ Coop in celebration of Saskatchewan Library Week.
Water and Agriculture: A Workshop for Saskatchewan’s Future Leaders, November 11-13
Proven leaders aged 18-35 are invited to participate in a weekend workshop to build Saskatchewan’s capacity to create healthy and productive communities while sustainably managing its watersheds and water resources by engaging tomorrow’s decision makers in experiential, meaningful exploration of the issues surrounding water and agriculture. The workshop will be held at Craik Eco Village. The deadline to apply is October 24.
Boreal Forest Monitoring Program
The Government of Saskatchewan, with assistance from various partners, is launching a comprehensive boreal forest monitoring program in northern Saskatchewan. Studies will address First Nations and Métis traditional knowledge, clean water, air and land management, and biodiversity. Relevant data being collected and reviewed will also assess historical trends dating from the 1970s to the present. The consultation deadline is October 25.
Green Yourself Week, University of Saskatchewan, October 24-28
The University of Saskatchewan is hosting a variety of events to celebrate Green Yourself Week. Activities include lectures (Sustainability at the U of S, Indigenous Knowledge Teachings), movies (Flow, Home) and Green Drinks/Paddock Wood Beer Tasting. Participants in the scavenger hunt and commuter challenge can win prizes.
The Oil Sands: Economic Saviour or Environmental Disaster?, October 27
Dr. David Schindler, who has been concerned with the effects of tar sands development on water quality and health impacts for Aboriginal communities downstream of the Alberta tar sands, will speak at 2:30 pm on Thursday, October 27 at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Saskatchewan.
Native Prairie Thrives Under Climate Change
Joe Piwowar, a University of Regina geography professor, has released a study showing that the native prairie has been getting greener over the past three decades, despite much drier weather and significant drought. This surprised Piwowar: “ I would have expected the prairie grasslands to be showing more signs of stress. Instead, there's been more biomass, more vegetation growth."
Piwowar has been studying Grasslands National Park as it is largely undisturbed by human activities. The next step of his research will be to work out why the vegetation has been increasing and how this change could impact human activity, such as agriculture, and biodiversity.
Environmental Film Festival
Contact the Saskatchewan Eco-Network if you are interested in helping to organize a series of environmental film festivals across the province.
Labels: Books, Climate Change, Energy, Forest, Movies, Water, Youth
The Ground Beneath Our Feet: Prairie Writers
“Ride off any horizon / and let the measure fall / where it may - / among the piles of bones that dot the prairie / in vision and history / (the buffalo and deer, / dead Indians, dead settlers / the frames of lost houses / left behind in the dust of the depression” (John Newlove, Ride Off Any Horizon)
Canadian writers have, for decades, written about our connection with the land. Here is a handful of books by Saskatchewan authors that remind us of our reliance and interrelationship with the land beneath our feet. Many of these authors have written more than one book; check your local library or bookstore for additional titles.
W.O. Mitchell, Who Has Seen the Wind (Prairie boy’s initiation into the mysteries of life)
Farley Mowat, Owls in the Family (a young boy’s pet menagerie grows out of control with the addition of two cantankerous pet owls)
Sinclair Ross, As For Me and My House (classic novel of small town life during the Depression)
Barbara Sapergia, Dry (speculative fiction about farming on the Prairies)
Wallace Stegner, Wolf Willow (Stegner’s childhood memories)
Laurel Archer, Northern Saskatchewan Canoe Trips (a guide to 15 wilderness rivers)
Sharon Butala, The Perfection of the Morning (memoir of leaving a promising academic career to marry a cattle rancher in southwest Saskatchewan)
Allan Casey, Lakeland (the rich culture and unsung splendour of Canada’s lake country)
Trevor Herriot, River in a Dry Land (an evocative look at the inhabitants and the land of the Qu’Appelle Valley)
Robin & Arlene Karpan, Saskatchewan’s Best Hikes and Nature Walks
Courtney Milne, Saskatchewan: The Luminous Landscape (photographs accompanied by personal notes and stories)
Candace Savage, Prairie: A Natural History (comprehensive, non-technical guide to the biology and ecology of the prairies)
Maggie Siggins, Revenge of the Land (a century of greed, tragedy and murder on a Saskatchewan farm)
What other books or authors would you include on this list?
“in april, then, you come to me in lilac / fall on my cheek like warm rain / take my hair like gentle wind / call me to lie down in fragrance.” (Dave Margoshes, Season of Lilac)
Labels: Books, Canoe, Parks, Photography
Native Prairie Speaker Series, October 19
The Native Prairie Speaker Series of the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan will hold its October events in Saskatoon on Wednesday, October 19.
12:10-12:50 pm: The Conservation Implications of Chronic Wasting Disease in Prairie Elk, Dr. Ryan Brook, Room 129, Physics Building, University of Saskatchewan
7-8 pm: The Butcher Bird: What is happening with the Prairie Loggerhead Shrike?, Andy Didiuk, Palace Theatre, Western Development Museum
Prairie Biodiversity, Greg Fenty, October 20
The Saskatoon Nature Society presents a talk by Greg Fenty on Biodiversity in Saskatchewan on Thursday, October 20, at 7:30 pm in Room 106, Biology Building, University of Saskatchewan.
Saskatoon Nature Society Field Trips, October 22 & 23
The Saskatoon Nature Society organizes regular field trips.
Join RASC astronomy club members to view celestial objects through their scopes on Saturday, October 22, from 7 pm until late (call 966-6429 for details).
Look for migrating waterfowl at Radisson and Redberry Lakes and then drive to the Hafford communiplex for their fall supper (optional) on Sunday, October 23, from 1 to 9 pm. Meet at the Tourist Information Centre at the north end of Avenue C. Call 373-2872 for further information.
Waste Reduction Week, October 17-23
Celebrate Waste Reduction Week from October 17 to 23. This year’s theme is Too Good to Waste, conveying an appreciation for the richness and beauty of our diverse world and the importance of working toward ecological sustainability by conserving resources and curbing wasteful practices.
Buy environmentally-preferable products
Join the Recycle My Cell Student Challenge
Find out where you can recycle everything from antifreeze to wood
Carpool Week, October 17-21
Share a ride with a neighbour or a co-worker during Carpool Week. Road Map
Saskatoon encourages commuters to consider using the carpool-matching service provided at Carpool.ca. Participate in one of the Carpool Week activities and you could be eligible to win some great prizes (iPad, Kindle, GPS navigation systems, fuel cards).
Raj Patel, How to Feed the World, October 25
Raj Patel, the author of Stuffed and Starved, will be speaking about real solutions to international food shortages and inequality at the University of Saskatchewan 2011 Whelen Visiting Lecture on Tuesday, October 25 at 7 pm in the Adam Ballroom, Delta Bessborough Hotel.
Admission is free but seating is limited so arrive early. A public reception and book signing will follow the talk.
Native Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Workshop: Bridging the Gap, February 8-9, 2012
Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration for the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan’s Native Prairie Restoration/Reclamation Workshop: Bridging the Gap in Saskatoon on February 8-9, 2012. Workshop information is available on the SK PCAP website.
Craik Eco Centre in the News
A Saskatoon StarPhoenix article profiles the Solar Garden restaurant at the Craik Eco Centre.
Westworld Saskatchewan magazine talks to some of the people who live and work at Craik Eco Centre.
You can follow EcoFriendly Sask by liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter or email (top right corner).
Labels: Food, Transportation, Waste, Wildlife
EcoSask News, October 4, 2011
Design Regina, October 5
Contact Design Regina for information about the Design Regina Citizen’s Circle on Sustainable Building that is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5 at 7 pm.
Colours of Fall Walk, October 10
Gather at the Meewasin Valley Centre on Monday, October 10 at 2 pm to take a stroll along the riverbank with a Meewasin interpreter. Children are invited to create an autumn leaf collage using leaves they’ve collected along the river bank. Call 665-6888 to pre-register. Program cost is $2.00.
Decade of Biodiversity, SES Enviro Meeting, October 12
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society is hosting a talk by Dr. Branimir Gjetvaj on “The Decade on Biodiversity: A Saskatchewan Perspective” on Wednesday, October 12 at 7 pm at the Cliff Wright Branch Library. Dr. Gjetvaj, an environmental photographer, will present an audiovisual show documenting biodiversity hot spots in Saskatchewan, protected through the work of the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). A NCC representative will provide a short overview of NCC work in the province.
Whooping Crane Outing, October 15
Join the Saskatoon Nature Society in a search for any reported whooping cranes within 100 km. of the city. Bring a lunch and meet at the Kinsmen Park parking lot across from the Mendel Art Gallery. This is a full-day event from 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday, October 15. Contact Michael Williams at 242-5383 for additional information.
Canada Organic Week, October 15-22
Celebrate Canada’s organic farmers and producers by participating in the Organic Breakfast Challenge. Plan an organic breakfast, then take a photo or write up the recipe, and enter to win a basket of organic goodies.
Carbon Cup Contest
Enter a draw for a free assessment of the carbon footprint of your business, restaurant, farm, office. The Carbon Cup Contest is sponsored by the Saskatchewan Research Council. The carbon assessment is worth up to $25,000 and includes advice on how to reduce your emissions and improve the energy efficiency of your buildings and operations. Send a short email to footprint@src.sk.ca before November 14 explaining why your business wants to track its footprint to be entered in the draw. (via Suzanne – thanks!)
Embracing Nature Art Exhibit
Embracing Nature, an exhibit of traditional Chinese landscape paintings by Ligong Kong, is on display in The Gallery, Frances Morrison Library, from September 28 to October 27. The paintings express the close relationship between people and nature that is a common theme in Chinese landscape painting.
Wind Energy Projects in Canada
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Zuraida claims it's her constitutional rights to leave PKR
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 31): Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin claimed today that it was her constitutional rights to leave PKR, citing the right of association, which espouses an individual’s freedom of association in Malaysia.
High Court directs Zuraida to file defence against PKR's suit
KUALA LUMPUR (Dec 16): The High Court here has directed Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin (pictured) to file her defence against PKR’s lawsuit, which alleges that she violated an agreement she had with the political party when she left the group.
PKR lawmaker asks for EPF withdrawal limit to be increased to RM120,000
KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 17): The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) could increase the overall withdrawal limit in retirement savings to RM120,000 to help those who have been financially impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, PKR MP Noor Amin Ahmad suggested today in a Malay Mail report.
PKR unable to serve RM10m lawsuit to Zuraida — lawyer
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 28): Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) is yet to serve the RM10 million lawsuit to its former vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin (pictured) for allegedly breaching a bond binding her to the party, according to the party’s lead counsel, William Leong.
Anwar Ibrahim: PKR ready to work with politicians opposing graft, abuse of power
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) is ready to work with any politician who wants a system free of corruption and abuse of power, its president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pictured) said.
UMNO maintains support for PN govt — Ahmad Zahid
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 27): The UMNO Supreme Council has today decided to maintain its support for the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and not cooperate with PKR and DAP.
Agong has granted me ‘an audience’ on Oct 13, says Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): The Yang di-Pertuan Agong has granted an audience to Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pictured), according to a media statement found on the Facebook of the PKR president.
PKR files RM10m suit against Zuraida over defection
KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 2): PKR, through its secretary-general Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, has filed a RM10 million suit against its former Wanita head Zuraida Kamaruddin over her move to defect from the party with several others in February.
Report: Agong will not be granting audience to anyone for a week
KUALA LUMPUR (Sep 25): Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah (pictured) will not be granting an audience to anyone for a week, a palace official told Reuters today.
PH fully supports Shafie amid Sabah state assembly dissolution
KUALA LUMPUR KUALA LUMPUR (July 30): Pakatan Harapan (PH) has expressed full support for Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal following the dissolution of the Sabah legislative assembly.
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Marina Theatre has an exciting line-up
Published: 2:20 PM March 8, 2013 Updated: 1:38 PM October 9, 2020
The cast of Back To Broadway return to Lowestoft's Marina Theatre and are on stage next Friday, March 8. - Credit: Archant
Lowestoft's Marina Theatre has a busy period of exciting performances for local audiences to enjoy.
Tonight sees the return of Back to Broadway featuring a cast of West End performers dancing and singing their way through a host of hits from shows including Mamma Mia, Les Misérables, Dirty Dancing and Phantom of the Opera from 7.30pm.
Then tomorrow at 7.30pm, more than 40 world class performers from the Russian State Dance Ensemble of Astrakhan will be performing Cossack music and dance.
On Sunday night, Michael King stars as the legendary Billy Fury in a production of The Billy Fury Years which will relive a host of memorable hits by the popular 1960s singer.
Comedian Jack Dee returns to the Marina for the first time in over a decade in a sell-out performance on Thursday.
More adult comedy follows on Saturday, March 16 with an adults-only performance Puppetry of the Penis.
Multi-award winning musician Charlie Landsborough brings his own brand of folk, country and spiritual music to the Marina on Sunday, March 17.
The identity of Jack the Ripper could be revealed at the Marina on Thursday, March 21 as retired murder squad detective Trevor Marriott presents the findings of more than a decade of research into the gruesome London murders.
For more information, ring the Marina's box office on 01502 533200.
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Motoring heritage drive to help Great Yarmouth charity’s £5m appeal
Anne Edwards
Published: 10:51 AM June 29, 2016 Updated: 1:44 PM October 9, 2020
One of the vehicles taking part in last year's rally. - Credit: Archant
Classic cars are adding extra drive to a £5m charity appeal at Great Yarmouth.
Centre 81 recently launched a vision to rebuild its Tar Works Road complex to provide modern facilities including a community café – and a public appeal to help raise funds for the project.
The charity's annual classic car run and show next month will also help towards the target.
And Centre 81 is inviting owners of classic vehicles to join the event, now in its fifth year.
Over the past two years the event has raised more than £7,000.
The event is on Sunday, July 10 and attracts around 50 cars. It sets off from the Fritton Arms pub between 9am to 10am and drives 60 miles through the countryside to Great Yarmouth seafront, arriving from noon - with a bacon butties stop at Claxton and Carlton St Peter village hall from 10am.
The cars will be on show near the Sea Life Centre and be judged for a range of awards. They are: best in show, oldies but goodies (pre 1959),swinging sixties 1960-69), future classics (1970 onwards), drippiest award (vehicle leaking the most oil), and I'm Exhausted award (vehicle travelling furthest to get to the start).
Entries are open at £15 per vehicle including route book, rally plate and discount vouchers valid for the day.
Centre 81 is also seeking extra volunteers to help on the day with stewarding, setting up, manning stalls and collecting donations. It would also welcome any donations of items to auction at the event.
To offer help contact Jackie James at Centre 81 on 01493 852573, email jackie.james@centre81.co.uk or visit www.centre81.co.uk to download an entry form for the car run.
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Optician staff donned comedy specs to raise money for Comic Relief
Geraldine Scott
Published: 8:49 AM April 1, 2017 Updated: 10:59 AM October 10, 2020
Specsavers staff across the region have raised thousands of pounds from selling comedy waving hands specs and a whole host of fundraising activities. Photo: Specsavers - Credit: Specsavers
Specsavers staff across the region have raised thousands of pounds from selling comedy waving hands specs and a whole host of fundraising activities.
Specsavers staff across the region have raised thousands of pounds from selling comedy waving hands specs and a whole host of fundraising activities. Pictured, Norwich White Lion Street branch. Photo: Specsavers - Credit: Specsavers
Stores went all out with bake sales, partnerships with local businesses, and leg waxes.
Martin McCormack, Specsavers regional chairman for Norfolk and Suffolk, said: 'Our Comic Relief activity has been a great way for Norfolk and Suffolk residents to help us make a big difference collectively to this amazing cause and help vulnerable people living tough lives both here in the UK and across Africa. We also challenged locals to join our giant Mexican wave on social media as well – with some great contributions. It was great to see Norfolk and Suffolk #GiveUsAWave'.
The comedy frames were sold in stores across the region, including in Diss, East Dereham, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, Kings Lynn, Lowestoft, Norwich and Thetford.
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Status Quo’s Norwich gig postponed as Glastonbury leaves Francis Rossi with laryngitis
Steven Downes
Status Quo. - Credit: Archant
Fans of Status Quo face a five-month wait to see their heroes in Norwich after a late postponement of their gig on Sunday evening.
The enduring rockers were due to play their Aquostic set at the Nick Rayns LCR at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
But the gig was called off after their frontman Francis Rossi was diagnosed with laryngitis after performing at Glastonbury Festival on Friday night.
The gig has been rearranged for 16 November.
A statement said: 'Francis was feeling unwell even before the band played a fantastically well-received headline set on the Acoustic stage at Glastonbury, but after that show it was obvious that there was a problem.
'Medical opinion was duly sought this morning, with the result that tomorrow's show cannot go ahead.'
The band added that postponing a show was 'always a last resort' but said the situation was 'totally outside anyone's control.'
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Neil Featherby: How Kevin Youngs continues to smash out times many runners would love
Neil Featherby
Published: 10:30 AM June 28, 2019 Updated: 3:27 PM October 10, 2020
Kevin finishing the London Marathon in a PB time of 2:36:28 in 1985. Picture: Neil Featherby - Credit: Archant
Picture the scene, I am warming up prior to a race in West Norfolk back in 1983 when I can see this guy all of about five feet five inches running towards me bedecked in what was the top of the range gear at the time – a New Balance Gore Tex suit and training shoes.
Kevin Youngs running for his club, Norfolk Gazelles, in the East Anglian League. Picture: Neil Featherby - Credit: Archant
He's obviously sponsored I was thinking to myself just as he said: "You're 'Niall' Featherby aren't you?"
I looked at him and said: "Neil Featherby, have we met?"
He started laughing and said: "No, I live just up the road from you and see you run past my house all the time."
Anyway after a little further conversation and race completed, we agreed to meet up for a training run.
Neil Featherby and Kevin Youngs prior to leaving for the Leicester Marathon in 1984. Picture: Neil Featherby - Credit: Archant
This of course was the beginning of a long term friendship and many more training runs together during the next few years.
He knew that a two ring telephone call before I hung up meant that I was leaving my house and would be at the bottom of his road within two minutes.
We travelled all over the country taking part in some really good races for which I most certainly saw what was the start of my peak years when it came to racing.
I also put a lot of the training we did together at the time down to this.
Neil column 2806 - Credit: Archant
Sunday morning 25 milers were something else. I can remember them so well.
His lovely late mum and dad used to meet us out on the course with drinks all laid out for us on a table would you believe?
Looking at the times in his training diary, some from those training runs would have been good enough to win many a race too.
During this period I won my first ever marathon at Leicester in Sept 1984 with Kevin finishing in eighth place. This was followed up in April the following year with a 2:20 clocking for me and a 2:36 PB for him in the London Marathon.
We both continued to progress from there, but whereas my racing career faded out in my mid 30s, he just kept going and going right through his 40s, 50s, 60s and now having recently turned 70 years young, he still has plans to keep going.
Kev worked for Lotus for 47 years and was involved with the testing of their cars for which this really did make him one of those people where attention to detail really is a matter of high importance.
This is also where the keeping of his very detailed training diary comes from with details of every session going right back to when he first started running in 1982 after having been talked into taking part in the first Norfolk Marathon that year by his brother Robin.
Going through his diary further, it is also stacked out with items of race memorabilia whilst also demonstrating just how many races he has taken part in during the last 37 years with absolutely loads of age category wins.
What really stands out for me though is his 5k PB of 17:18 when in his 30s compared to his very recent 5k clocking last month at Wroxham, now aged 70, in 20:36.
For those who race 5k's regularly, they will know just how awesome this is.
Kevin, like many others, who after many years of hammering the miles out on the road decided to incorporate cycling into his training regime when in his late 50s.
Then after a conversation in 1997 with former World Duathlon Champion Nigel Arnold, he was inspired enough to have a go at the Duathlon himself and of course not being scared to try out at anything, he entered his first event.
To say he excelled at this too is an understatement and he was also presented with Olympic and World Gold Medallist Chris Boardman's Lotus 110 road bike by the man himself via Lotus.
Six World Duathlon Championships (1997 to 2002), a fifth place in the Europeans (2016), two wins in the International event in Lanzarote (2014 and 2016) and a National GB title in 2015 certainly justifies Nigel's confidence in Kevin to have a go at this discipline, that's for sure.
However, and whilst not a duathlon, but most certainly proves just how good he also is on two wheels was his Gold Standard performance ride at the L'Etape Du Tour Mont Ventoux cycling event in 2000 when finishing highly placed and 25th Brit amongst the 7,600 starters.
Kevin, or Billy as he is known amongst his former work colleagues at Lotus, really is one of the most popular guys amongst the running fraternity in Norfolk.
When I asked him about how he has managed to retain his motivation during all these years, he just said he loves keeping fit and thrives on training and competing whilst of course enjoying the camaraderie which exists amongst the sporting public.
"I love racing, but as much as anything it is just being with so many good friends and likeminded people who you get to see at events which keeps me going," he said. "However, it is also very much down to the support I have always had from my wife Susie."
Going forward he still has plenty of challenges, but at the same time he also likes to set himself little weekly personal goals too which currently means averaging 75 miles a week on the bike and 25 miles on out on the road or trails running.
By the end of this year, his training diary should show that he has completed a staggering 100, 000 training miles. Currently is stands at him having completed 43,293.25 running and 54,977.75 cycling.
All I can say is that Kevin really is one of Norfolk's best and in keeping with his name I am sure he will always be Kevin forever Youngs. I just wish he would stop calling me 'Niall'.
Kevin Youngs - Running Personal Bests
Coach Jane Clarke
5 miles 28:20
10 miles 54:30
Half Marathon 73:00
20 Miles 1:54:30
Marathon 2:36:28
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Norfolk riders win inter county challenge
Published: 10:19 PM June 20, 2013 Updated: 2:31 PM October 10, 2020
The winning team, Norfolk Elise take home their prizes by Christopher Doyle - Credit: Archant
Norfolk were the surprise overall champions at the British Dressage Inter County Challenge held at Norton Heath Equestrian Centre.
The victorious team comprised Alison Bailey, Rebecca Townsend, Zoe Young and Lynn Fielder, who beat former champions London to the title.
An emotional Amanda Edwards, Chef d'Equipe for the Norfolk side, declared herself 'over the moon' with the result.
'We knew we were capable of winning but we were up against some fantastically strong teams like London and Essex,' she said. 'Our teams upped their game so I am immensely proud.'
The stand-alone competition is now in its third year, with seven counties taking part and over 80 competitors competing.
Norfolk's other two teams were also well placed, coming fifth and eighth. The Cambridgeshire Sapphire's were seventh and the Essex Verve team tenth.
Norfolk also claimed individual titles in two of the four classes, with Zoe Young and Angelos claiming the Novice overall champion and Rebecca Townsend on Feedmark's Blake claiming the Prelim overall champion.
Zoe, who is based in Wymondham, has owned Angelos since he was four. He is now 11, and Zoe says he hasn't been the easiest horse, explaing: 'Originally he was bought for my sister but they never really clicked. Up until last year we did BSJA, which we found was the way to his heart. I only started BD late last year but I have caught the bug now and we are focussing solely on it.'
Angelos has qualified for the regional finals that will take place at the end of the year and is now moving up to Elementary.
It was also rumoured that the selectors approached some of the Norfolk teammates to ask them to try out for the Eastern Team, which would go on to represent England at the Senior Home International, which Amanda says is, 'extremely unusual.'
Amanda added: 'Competitions like this are so brilliant for the sport as dressage is normally a very individual competition. We hope to go one better next year and try and claim the top three team placings.'
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The Church Buildings and Pastoral Department is based at the Diocesan Offices on Barton Road in Ely, but we can often be seen out and about throughout the Diocese, working with parishes and churches to care for, maintain and develop their buildings and to offer support and guidance where pastoral reorganisation is under consideration.
The Church Buildings and Pastoral team has been in place since April 2016 but has recently undergone changes to staff responsibility and areas of expertise since the departure of Frances Godden, Deputy Diocesan Secretary, and DAC and Pastoral Secretary.
Each of the team members bring with them relevant qualifications, skills and experience to enable the Diocese to offer an enhanced level of professional service and support to the DAC and to parishes and churches throughout the Diocese. We will be welcoming a Church Buildings Advice Assistant in September, who will be the first point of contact for the Department for all enquiries relating to building works, and will also be handling routine casework.
Please feel free to contact any of the team at any time. However, all initial enquiries about works to your building or churchyard and queries about the faculty process or applying for consent should please be directed to the Church Buildings office on 01353 652729 or via [email protected]
Geoffrey Hunter - DAC Secretary and Head of the Church Buildings and Pastoral Department
Telephone 01353 652737 or email [email protected]
Geoffrey heads up the Church Buildings and Pastoral Department with overall responsibility for the operation and smooth running of the Depasrtment and the support and services offered to clergy, church volunteers and their professional advisers.
Geoffrey joined the team in April 2016, having worked for the Diocese of London since 2006 in a variety of roles. Geoffrey, working with Sue Dickinson, acts as a central advocate for churches wishing to re-imagine their buildings through projects of re-ordering and extension. Geoffrey and Sue guide parishes through the Faculty process, including Diocesan Advisory Committee and other statutory consultations.
Geoffrey has oversight of the fourth lever of the diocesan strategy Ely 2025 and works on the project re-imagining our churches as community assets for the common good - www.ReachEly.org in association with the Cambridge Judge Business School.
Geoffrey spent five years as a churchwarden himself, at Thorpe Market in the Diocese of Norwich. Since 2012 he has been a member of the National Church Buildings Council and is also a committee member of the Association of Festival Churches.
Geoffrey is a history of art graduate of the Courtauld Institute of Art and also holds an MSc degree in Conservation of the Historic Environment and is a member of the Association for Studies in the Conservation of Historic Buildings and the Norfolk Churches Trust. Outside of work, Geoffrey is an amateur musician and enjoys playing with old cars.
Holly Isted - Historic Church Buildings Support Officer
Holly joined the Diocese of Ely as the Historic Church Buildings Support Officer thanks to a partnership with Historic England and Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust. Holly works with churches where the heritage is considered to be most at risk, and as a result, is listed on Historic England's 'Heritage at Risk Register'. Her work focuses on assisting parishes in understanding, managing, maintaining and making the best use of their buildings, with an emphasis on community consultation, heritage engagement activities and grant applications. Holly also organises training events, open to all churches in the Diocese, on topics such as maintenance, bid writing, open and welcome churches and heritage interpretation. She is also helping Cambridgeshire Historic Churches Trust to promote Ride and Stride.
Holly is a qualified secondary school teacher with a degree in Heritage Conservation, which she has combined over the last decade to become a specialist in Heritage Learning and Interpretation. She has worked for museums, the National Trust and most recently The Churches Conservation Trust, creating and delivering a number of activity and engagement programmes, including three major projects supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund (formerly the Heritage Lottery Fund).
Away from work Holly enjoys calligraphy, yoga and walking along the riverbank near her home in Guyhirn.
Sue Dickinson - Assistant DAC Secretary and Grants Adviser
Sue joined the Church Buildings Department in April 2016 after spending most of her career in the heritage sector. Her role is principally to act as a case officer for major DAC projects in terms of repair, conservation and development of new facilities in churches. This involves advice on the faculty process, site visits, presenting cases at DAC meetings and feedback to parishes. Her role also involves advising parishes on grant applications for building and community engagement projects, where funds cannot be raised locally. This can range from general assistance on likely sources of grant, and general good practice when preparing grant applications to proof-reading bids prior to submission and selectively, assisting parishes with the writing of funding bids.
Sue was born and brought up in Liverpool, where she attended a Church of England Grammar School. She graduated from the University of Hull with a joint degree in History and Latin and also holds a Diploma in History of Art from Birkbeck College, University of London.
A keen visitor to historic properties since childhood, Sue pursued a heritage career from the outset. She worked for thirteen years for English Heritage, assessing funding applications for historic building repairs, and worked closely with architects and other historic building professionals. She was then Secretary to English Heritage's Commissioners, organising their meetings and annual tour. Shortly after the creation of the National Lottery, she moved to the Heritage Lottery Fund, where, for six and a half years, she assessed a wide range of grant applications for all types of heritage projects, and monitored their progress through implementation.
Taking a break from heritage to indulge her love of animals, Sue ran her own boarding cattery for a while, but returned to historic buildings in 2013, to work for the Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk, where she wrote two successful funding bids to the Heritage Lottery Fund, securing £1m for a townscape project in the historic heart of King's Lynn and over £800,000 for the Victorian seafront gardens in Hunstanton.
Outside of work, Sue's interests include animal welfare, knitting, sewing and gardening.
Sally Gilson - Pastoral and Elections Secretary
Sally joined the team on 22 August 2017 as Department Administrator and Assistant to the Pastoral Secretary. Sally came to us with a long history in local authority working at senior level in both education and social care, and has built on her organisational skills and the training she has received from the previous Pastoral Secretary over the last two years.
Sally can offer procedural advice on matters that arise under the Mission and Pastoral Measure 2011 in her capacity as Secretary to the Archdeaconry Mission and Pastoral Comittees, and is also Elections Secretary for the Diocese.
Sally holds a PRINCE2 qualification in project management and a Diploma in Business Administration. Her interests include travelling and spending as much time as possible with her two grandchildren.
Poppy Crooks - Church Buildings Advice Assistant
Poppy joined the Church Buildings Department in September 2019 as part of the Historic Environment Advice Assistant Level 4 Apprenticeship – the first of its kind in the country! As part of her role as Church Buildings Advice Assistant, she will be mainly guiding parishes through the process of, and issuing permissions for, List B cases. She will be the first point of contact for the department, organising Quinquennial reporting, assisting in preparing documents for the DAC, and will act as case officer on minor faculties. She will also be managing the operation of the online faculty system, website and social media channels. On Thursdays she will be attending the Building Crafts College in London, to study Historic Building Conservation.
Before joining the Diocese of Ely, Poppy has worked as a design, marketing and administration contractor for a variety of organisation in the private, state, and charity sector – including faith-based organisations around Cambridge. She studied at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge – and was awarded a BA in Human, Social and Political Sciences in 2016. Along with being the first Historic Environment Advice Assistant Level 4 apprentice in the country, she is also one of the youngest church wardens in the Church of England. She has been serving as warden at St Paul’s (Hills Road, Cambridge) since March 2019 – and has been a Team Leader, and volunteer youth leader for the past 2 years.
Away from work, college, and warden duties, Poppy likes to spend her time making vegan desserts, obsessing over sausage dogs, and organising other people’s weddings.
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Cloudian Security
HyperStore Data Security Features
When It Comes to Data Storage Security, You Can Afford the Best.
Ransomware attacks were the cause of 41% of the cyber-insurance claims filed over the first six months of 2020.* In this age of rampant malware and more remote work than ever, security may be the most important factor in your data storage decision.
Not all storage is the same.
Cloudian offers the most complete array of cyber-security certifications found in object storage. Get the best…and save money with the industry’s lowest total costs (up to 2/3 less), whether you’re looking for flash or disk.
Cloudian HyperStore Data Security Features
Data Immutability / Ransomware Protection
Protect your data from deletion or encryption with S3 Object Lock / WORM (write once, read many) functionality. Once Object Lock is enabled, your data is made immutable and cannot be altered or deleted until the policy-defined retention period is met. Ransomware cannot encrypt the data. This is a hardened solution, verified in government testing, and is certified compliant with the non-rewritable, non-erasable storage requirements of SEC Rule 17a-4(f).
Cloudian offers the most complete array of security certifications found in object storage.
Common Criteria Certification with EAL2 designation: Validates that HyperStore meets the stringent testing and technical requirements for security mandated by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) along with 25 other governments worldwide. HyperStore is one of only two object storage platforms to achieve this.
FIPS 140-2 Data Encryption Validation: NIST awarded Cloudian’s FIPS 140-2 Level 1 validation, signifying that HyperStore data encryption methods have been independently reviewed and tested.
HyperStore is also certified to meet the requirements of SEC Rule 17a-4(f), CFTC 17 C.F.R. § 1.31, FINRA 4511c, IDW PS 880 (German) and OR §§ 957ff (Swiss) regulations, and meets the data sanitization standards specified by NIST 800-88.
Secure Multi-Tenancy
Securely share a single storage environment among multiple users with multi-tenancy. HyperStore’s advanced identity and access-management features allow system administrators to provision and manage groups and users, define service classes, and configure billing and charge-back policies. Multiple credentials per user are also supported. Ensure that service levels are met with group and user-level quality of service (QoS) controls.
Data Encryption: Data-at-Rest
To protect stored data, HyperStore employs AES-256 encryption, the specification established by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. HyperStore can perform granular encryption at a bucket or object level using a system-generated encryption key (regular SSE) or a customer-provided and managed encryption key (SSE-C). The object upload and download requests are securely submitted using HTTPS, and the system does not store a copy of the encryption key. You may also employ a third-party Key Management System to generate and manage keys (KMS).
Data Encryption: Data-in-Fligh
The HyperStore system supports the TLS 1.2 and 1.3 protocols, standards established by the Internet Engineering Task Force. These allow for encrypted communications between HyperStore and S3 clients. HyperStore employs HTTPS connections with either a 3rd party CA certificate or a self-signed certificate.
Active Directory /LDAP Authentication
HyperStore supports integration with one or more external Active Directory (AD) or Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) systems to remotely authenticate and allow access to the Cloudian Management Console. Support can be enabled on a per-group basis, with the ability to use different groups and multiple AD or LDAP servers for authentication, or all LDAP-enabled groups leveraging the same LDAP server.
Identity Access Management (IAM)
HyperStore provides selective support for the Amazon Identity and Access Management (IAM) API. This support enables each HyperStore user to create IAM groups and IAM users within their own account. The user can then grant IAM user permissions for specific actions (i.e. reading or writing objects in a bucket or buckets). All S3 object data created by IAM users belong to the parent HyperStore (root) user account. The HyperStore parent user can delete IAM users without deleting any S3 object data.
Data Spill Protection
Cloudian HyperStore Secure Delete handles data spills while exceeding the NIST Special Publication 800-88-r1. Secure Delete can be set for “always-on” or “always off.” When a delete occurs, Secure Delete overwrites all blocks on all nodes that contain the object — with a method that exceeds the NIST 800-88 mandate of 0’s written three times — and then the file is deleted from disk. The Secure Delete process can be audited and verified by examining delete transactions in cloudian-hyperstore-request-info.log.
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« Breakthrough? | Main | Copenhagen Consensus 2012: Climate Change »
Another Breakthrough!
Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger:
Paul Krugman asserts that a carbon price is still the most important climate policy because... well, because he's Paul Krugman and he says so.
via breakthroughjournal.org
Now, I can get annoyed with Krugman as much as the next guy. But here is the part of the interview with Ezra Klein that Ackerman and Shellenberger find so offensive:
Let’s step back for a moment. What do you think we should be worrying about in 10 years?
I really think 10 years from now the signs that we’re on a runaway climate change will start to become a lot more obvious. It won’t be big rises in temperature yet, but will be enough to make people look around and say, oh my God. But by then, it will be very hard to bring it under control.
Are you a technological optimist on this?
Well, there are different kinds of technological optimists. One kind of technological optimist says we’ll spontaneously develop technologies that give us perfectly clean energy. I think so long as fossil fuels are cheap, people will use them and it will postpone a movement towards new technologies. And then there’s geoengineering, which we may eventually use out of desperation, but is full of unintended consequences and political questions. That won’t affect all countries equally. It will hurt some countries and help others. It would be a helluva thing to throw into the global situation.
I’m a technological optimist in that I think if we had appropriate pricing, we’d find it remarkably easy. The cost of getting out of rising emissions would be much lower than legend has it. But I’m not politically optimistic that we’ll do that.
So you’re an economics optimist. You think if we got the price right, we could get the technology right.
Yes. But it’s scary stuff.
My criticism would be that no economist can really make a ten year geoforecast ("runaway climate change"). And I'd also critique the notion that anything so huge is easy. But, I don't really find anything to suggest that Krugman is being Krugman here.
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When it comes time for a Fourth of July getaway, find yourself in Columbia SC for fireworks, baseball, and a rollicking good time. You could say it doesn't feel like summer until you're soaking up the sun next to a body of water. Head to Lake Murray for a very patriotic fireworks showcase, or grab some friends and float down the river. Renting a boat for the lake or a kayak, tube or canoe is made easy in Columbia. If Fourth of July has you craving a hot dog and the sounds of America's pastime, you're in luck. The Lexington Blowfish will be playing a game on July 4th, with social distancing and heightened cleaning procedures in place. Find out more about these events, and other patriotic-themed happenings around Columbia below.
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ET deals: Dell XPS 8700 Haswell PC with IPS monitor bundle
By Tim Supples on June 5, 2013 at 5:39 pm
Intel’s next-gen platform, codename Haswell, launched just a few days ago and retailers are already shipping models with the new chips. We found a good offer on Dell’s new Haswell PC, bundled with a top-notch monitor to boot.
The star of the refreshed XPS 8700 is definitely its new Haswell processor, in this case a Core i7-4770. The 4770 is of course a quad-core chip, clocking between 3.4GHz and 3.9GHz, and offering Hyper-threading support. We reviewed Haswell and found the performance increase noteworthy, especially on the multi-threaded and multimedia-heavy side of things. Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge users probably want to hang onto their systems a little while longer, but if you’re shopping now this XPS 8700 deal is hard to pass up.
The rest of the XPS 8700 hasn’t changed much from the popular 8500 it replaces. You still get a sleek piano black chassis with a bevy of front ports (media card reader, audio, and USB), a strong cadre of standard features, and a one-year warranty with on-site service and round-the-clock tech support. This model also gets 8GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive, and 1GB Radeon HD 7570 graphics card.
Topping the few changes made to the 8700, the long-in-the-tooth VGA video output is replaced by a DisplayPort connection, with the requisite HDMI sticking around too. You also get a total of six USB 3.0 ports now, along with additional 2.0-spec ports, which you can thank the new Intel Z87 Express chipset for. All the usual goodies we’ve come to expect are still here as well, including 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, a 19-in-1 media card reader, and more.
Bundled in with today’s deal is an UltraSharp U2312HM monitor. This 23-inch display uses an IPS LCD panel for extra-wide viewing angles and richer colors, and serves up a 1920×1080 resolution. We’ve always been a fan of the UltraSharp lineup, which incorporates professional features like a fully adjustable stand and four-port USB hub that you don’t see from cheaper versions. Connectivity is well covered via DisplayPort, DVI, and VGA inputs and the whole thing is protected by a 3-year advance exchange warranty.
A lower-spec Core i5 version of the XPS 8700 is on sale right now for $649 and is one of the best-priced Haswell desktops we’ve seen yet. When you figure in the upgraded Core i7 version we have here, along with a premium LCD that is normally on sale for around $250, it’s clear this bundle offers a whole lot of PC for your money. With a list price of $1,174.98, a hefty instant discount and extra stackable coupon bring the price of this bundle down to just $849.99 with free shipping.
Click here to start at Dell.com. Apply coupon code 0H9Q3PQ6L3744C for total $324.99 instant savings. This deal ends June 10 or sooner.
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Mariss Jansons: Top 10 Must-Know Facts About Conductor
Mariss Jansons (Conductor) was born on the 14th of January, 1943. He was born in 1940s, in Baby Boomers Generation. His birth sign is Capricorn and his life path number is 5. Mariss’s birth flower is Carnation and birthstone is Garnet. What does this all mean? Let’s find out!
Discover all the facts that no one tells you about Mariss Jansons below ↓
NAME: Mariss Jansons
FULL NAME: Mariss Jansons
NICKNAME: Mariss
PROFESSION: Conductor
BIRTHPLACE: Latvia
NATIONALITY: Norwegian
Mariss Jansons, best known for being a Conductor, was born in Latvia on Thursday, January 14, 1943. Latvian maestro who conducted the Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Concert.
Family: He is the son of conductor Arv?ds Jansons and the singer Iraida Jansons. Mariss Jansons father’s name is Under review and mother unknown at this time. We will continue to update details on Mariss Jansons’s family.
Education: Education details are not available at this time. Please check back soon for updates.
Dating: According to CelebsCouples, Mariss Jansons is single .
Net Worth: Online estimates of Mariss Jansons’s net worth vary. It’s easy to predict his income, but it’s much harder to know how much he has spent over the years. CelebsMoney does a good job of breaking most of it down.
2. Mariss Jansons’s zodiac sign is Capricorn
Mariss Jansons zodiac sign is a Capricorn. Dates of Capricorn are December 22 - January 19. Those born under the Capricorn zodiac sign are talented at applying their intelligence and ambition to practical matters. Stability and order are important to them - and this makes them good organizers. They are driven, patient, strategic, determined, disciplined, responsible, and persistent. On the other hand, they can also be pessimistic, greedy, cynical, fearful, ruthless and rigid.
BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE: Goat
The Norwegian conductor has been alive for 28,495 days days or 683,890 hours hours. There were precisely 966 full moons after his birth to this day.
Mariss Jansons was born on a Thursday. The 'thur' in Thursday is actually derived from the Norse god Thor. People born on Thursdays are generally a fun to be around, which means Thursday's babies get to be the life of the party.
Countdown to Mariss Jansons’s next birthday.
Mariss Jansons will be turning 79.
4. On Mariss Jansons’s birthday
The world’s population was and there were an estimated babies born throughout the world in 1943, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic) was the US President, and the number one song on Billboard 100 was [Not available]. No song matches found..
1526 – Charles V and Francis I sign the Treaty of Madrid, forcing Francis to give up claims to Burgundy, Italy and Flanders.
1641 – United East Indian Company conquers city of Malacca, 7,000 killed.
1724 – Spanish King Philip V abdicates throne.
5. Mariss Jansons’s stats
We’re currently in process of confirming all details such as Mariss Jansons’s height, weight, and other stats. If there is any information missing, we will be updating this page soon. If you any have tips or corrections, please send them our way.
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6. The Year of the Goat
Mariss Jansons was born in the Year of the Goat. People with Chinese zodiac Goat are tender, polite, filial, clever, and kind-hearted. They have special sensitivity to art and beauty and a special fondness for quiet living. Their strengths are gentle, softhearted, considerate, attractive, hardworking, and persistent. But they can also be indecisive, timid, vain, pessimistic, moody, and weak-willed. Their lucky numbers are 3, 4, 9, and lucky colors are green, red, purple.
7. Mariss Jansons’s life path number is 5
Life Path Number 5 represent 'The Free Spirit'. Those who walk a Life Path with Number 5 have an uncanny ability to understand the deepest esoteric & metaphysical teachings. 5 turns the mystical into the norm. Its energy is that of Experience. The values are adventure, movement, change. The challenges are to find some kind of daily structure that works for you.
Mariss Jansons was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation.
9. Mariss Jansons’s birthstone is Garnet
10. Mariss Jansons’s birth flower is Carnation
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Martin Espada: Top 10 Must-Know Facts About Poet
Martin Espada (Poet) was born on the 1st of January, 1957. He was born in 1950s, in Baby Boomers Generation. His birth sign is Capricorn and his life path number is 6. Martin’s birth flower is Carnation and birthstone is Garnet. What does this all mean? Let’s find out!
Discover all the facts that no one tells you about Martin Espada below ↓
NAME: Martin Espada
REAL NAME: Martin Espada
PROFESSION: Poet
BIRTHPLACE: New York City, New York, USA
Martin Espada, best known for being a Poet, was born in New York City, New York, USA on Tuesday, January 1, 1957. Award-winning Chicano poet and essayist whose work reflects his cultural heritage. His best-known poetry collections include The Trouble Ball, The Republic of Poetry, and Imagine the Angels of Bread.
Family: He was born in New York City to a Puerto Rican political activist father. With his wife Catherine, Espada had a son. Martin Espada father’s name is under review and mother unknown at this time. We will continue to update details on Martin Espada’s family.
Dating: According to CelebsCouples, Martin Espada is single .
Net Worth: Online estimates of Martin Espada’s net worth vary. It’s easy to predict his income, but it’s much harder to know how much he has spent over the years. CelebsMoney and NetWorthStatus does a good job of breaking most of it down.
2. Martin Espada’s zodiac sign is Capricorn
Martin Espada zodiac sign is a Capricorn. Dates of Capricorn are December 22 - January 19. Those born under the Capricorn zodiac sign are talented at applying their intelligence and ambition to practical matters. Stability and order are important to them - and this makes them good organizers. They are driven, patient, strategic, determined, disciplined, responsible, and persistent. On the other hand, they can also be pessimistic, greedy, cynical, fearful, ruthless and rigid.
BORN IN THE YEAR OF THE: Rooster
The American poet has been alive for 23,394 days or 561,466 hours. There were precisely 793 full moons after his birth to this day.
BORN: January 1, 1957
BORN ON: Tuesday
Martin Espada was born on a Tuesday. People born on Tuesdays come with a fiery, fighting spirit. They are brave, impatient, energetic, active, and driven to succeed, sometimes to a fault.
Countdown to Martin Espada’s next birthday.
Martin Espada will be turning 65.
4. On Martin Espada’s birthday
The world’s population was 2,871,952,278 and there were an estimated 102,068,660 babies born throughout the world in 1957, Dwight D. Eisenhower (Republican) was the president of the United States, and the number one song on Billboard 100 was [Not available]. No song matches found..
630 – Prophet Muhammad sets out with his army towards Mecca, capturing it bloodlessly.
1758 – The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature establish the "starting point" for standardized species names across the animal kingdom, based on the binomial nomenclature by Carolus Linnaeus 10th edition of Systema Naturae.
1863 – Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln to free slaves in US confederate states.
5. Martin Espada’s height and weight
We’re currently in process of confirming all details such as Martin Espada’s height, weight, and other stats. If there is any information missing, we will be updating this page soon. If you any have tips or corrections, please send them our way.
6. The Year of the Rooster
Martin Espada was born in the Year of the Rooster. People with Chinese zodiac Rooster according to Chinese zodiac have many excellent characteristics, such as being honest, bright, communicative and ambitious. Most of them are born pretty or handsome, and prefer to dress up. Their strengths are being independent, capable, warm-hearted, self-respect, and quick minded. But they can also be impatient, critical, eccentric, narrow-minded, and selfish. Their lucky numbers are 5, 7, 8 and lucky colors are gold, brown, brownish yellow, yellow.
7. Martin Espada’s life path number is 6
Life Path Number 6 represent 'The Nurturer'. Those who walk a Life Path with Number 6 gift the world with unconditional love, healing and nurturing. 6 teaches true compassion and empathy. Its energy is that of Mother Gaia. The values are responsibility, family, long-term goals. The challenges are to make your home comfortable for yourself and others.
Martin Espada was born in the middle of Baby Boomers Generation.
9. Martin Espada’s birthstone is Garnet
10. Martin Espada’s birth flower is Carnation
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The Chronicles of Eveil
By: SHADOWX945ELITE
This is the tale of Eveil, an Obliterater on a quest to uncover his forgotten past and hunt down the one known as Felix Broadman. To do this he must find the tools of the Gods themselves, and to do that, he must OBLITERATE!
Rated: Fiction M - English - Sci-Fi/Adventure - Chapters: 5 - Words: 4,593 - Reviews: 2 - Favs: 2 - Follows: 1 - Updated: 3/24/2011 - Published: 3/22/2011 - Status: Complete - id: 6842024
1. Prologue2. Chapter 13. Chapter 24. Chapter 35. Epilogue
THE CHRONICALS OF EVEIL
The hunt for Slaanesh's Blade
A burst of autocannon fire ripped through Sergeant Magnus Rad, puncturing both armour and flesh. The insipid face of the Sergeant went even paler as blood spilled from his lower torso.
Just a week before, he was cruising on an interstellar jumbo jet, and now, he found himself being torn apart on the field of battle.
The remaining members of the squad fled to find cover. They watched as the creature that had so easily defeated their Sergeant began to approach them. Several of the team had taken cover behind a large, secure piece of shrapnel. The monstrously huge armoured figure fired what appeared to be a burst of lascannon fire which immediately slammed into the piece of shrapnel. At first, nothing appeared to happen, until the piece of shrapnel began to, slowly, fall towards the guardsmen. The guardsmen were so busy filling their pants that they did not notice this until the piece of shrapnel had loosened itself from the hard earth and began to fall at an incredibly rapid rate. As the shrapnel fell upon them, the men looked up with no time to react as it came down and fell upon them with blood spilling from all sides of the shrapnel, bits of body went flying through the air and came back down to earth with a thud.
Merely three guardsmen remained, lost in a cloud of thought as they stared at the crushed bodies of the other group of guardsmen. Suddenly, a shot of molten plasma thumped into the side of one of the guardsmen. In a massive explosion of heat and energy the guardsman was sent flying to the side and onto the ground. The lightly armoured infantry unit would never have survived such a blast. The two remaining guardsmen watched as the sizzling corpse of their fellow soldier twitched and gargled, suddenly, they broke into a run, forgetting that the magisterial Emperor would guide them to victory.
The bulky figure chased after them, firing rounds of autocannon fire as it stomped its way forward, creating footprints in the hard, solid dirt. Several rounds immediately punched through the armour, skin and flesh of the guardsman on the right hand side of the creature. The body fell to the ground, blood spilling in all directions, this drove the other guardsman into frenzy of speed! The armoured behemoth fired a single round of autocannon fire into the guardsman's leg. The soldier fell to the ground screaming and crying in agony. The beast approached and grasped the guardsman in its massive steel claw of a hand.
'Where is General Felix Broadman?' shouted the beast. The screaming guardsman did not answer but carried on screaming. The creature repeated its question 'Where is General Felix Broadman?' The guardsman repeated his screams before being thrown on the floor and being bathed in melta-fire. The obliterator known as Eveil looked down at the blend between the guardsman's flesh and his armour as they ran together like syrup runs together. Realising that it was not long before an imperial fleet arrived, the mutated warrior moved on to continue his search for the one named; Felix Broadman.
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Wolters Kluwer Health, Pharmacy OneSource to Showcase Medication Safety, Patient Care at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Dec 3, 2010 9:23am
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Wolters Kluwer Health, a leading global provider of information for healthcare professionals and students, today announced that it will highlight medication safety and patient care through its Facts & Comparisons eAnswers drug reference solutions at the 45th American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting. Also exhibiting at ASHP is Pharmacy OneSource, a leading healthcare Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider that helps hospitals manage the complex challenges of patient safety, compliance and efficiency. Wolters Kluwer announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement to purchase Pharmacy OneSource.
Featured in Booth #714 at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Facts & Comparisons Clinical eAnswers provides students, residents and faculty with instant access to reliable, current drug information and medication management tools. For pharmacies, it addresses the key pain points of workflow efficiency and patient safety by providing the tools and information needed to support drug dispensing activities, including patient safety screenings for Drug Utilization Review and drug reference information.
In ASHP Booth #709, Pharmacy OneSource will feature its innovative performance improvement applications, including improved functionality for Sentri7 clinical surveillance to help with infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship, a new Label Module for the Simplifi 797 cleanroom compliance system, and VeriForm – the new checklist management application already adopted by 150 hospitals since its launch in April.
“The focus of the ASHP Mid-Year Meeting is medication safety and patient care,” said Arvind Subramanian, President & CEO, Wolters Kluwer Health Clinical Solutions. “Given the recent announcement between Wolters Kluwer and Pharmacy OneSource, the timing could not be more fitting. Together, our combined offerings will provide comprehensive clinical decision support and tools to help hospitals, academic institutions and pharmacies reach these goals.”
About Wolters Kluwer Health
Wolters Kluwer Health (Philadelphia, PA) is a leading provider of information and business intelligence for students, professionals and institutions in medicine, nursing, allied health and pharmacy. Major brands include traditional publishers of medical and drug reference tools and textbooks, such as Lippincott Williams & Wilkins and electronic information providers, such as Ovid®, UpToDate®, Medi-Span® Facts & Comparisons® and ProVation® Medical.
Wolters Kluwer Health is part of Wolters Kluwer, a market-leading global information services company focused on professionals with annual revenues (2009) of €3.4 billion ($4.8 billion), approximately 19,300 employees worldwide and operations in over 40 countries across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Visit our website, YouTube or follow @Wolters_Kluwer on Twitter for more information about our market positions, customers, brands, and organization.
About Pharmacy OneSource
Pharmacy OneSource is a leading healthcare Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider. Its innovative team provides best-in-class, SaaS solutions to current and future challenges within health systems worldwide. Its SaaS solutions contribute to swift and safe healthcare through earlier, easier and better access to data. More than 1,300 healthcare organizations worldwide utilize Pharmacy OneSource’s web-based services: Accupedia, Amplifi, MedBoard, Quantifi, ScheduleRx, Sentri7, Simplifi 797, and VeriForm.
Laura Gilbert, 612-313-1506
Sr. Director, Marketing Communications
Clinical Solutions Division
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Telefónica kicks the tires on open source SD-WAN with flexiWAN
Dec 18, 2019 10:06am
Telefónica teams up with flexiWAN on modular, open source SD-WAN proof-of concept trials that will take place next year. (Pixabay)
So far, so good for open source SD-WAN vendor flexiWAN. To wit: FlexiWAN announced on Wednesday that it has been working with Telefónica ahead of proof-of-concept (PoC) trials next year.
Telefónica and flexiWAN started their collaboration in June, and plan to run flexiWAN's open source, modular SD-WAN solution on white box customer premises equipment next year. The PoCs will test flexiWAN on customers branches that need throughput from 50 Mbps to 1 Gig of encrypted traffic.
"Our work with Telefónica allows us to benefit from their vast experience and market reach to enterprises of all sizes and segments as well as to technology companies," said flexiWAN CEO and co-flounder Amir Zmora, in a statement. "With this, we enjoy access to leading technology companies for integration and cooperation for enhancing flexiWAN as well as better understanding of the enterprise market needs."
FlexiWAN's software includes a centrally managed SD-WAN solution in open source that has integration points in the core of the systems that can integrate third-party logic from various companies.
Zmora has been on a mission this year to rattle the SD-WAN sector by giving service providers and enterprises a choice on how they define their SD-WAN services, instead of letting vendors define them. Working with a service provider such as Telefónica is a validation of flexiWAN's technology and approach.
"An open-source SD-WAN solution has been of interest to communication service providers (CSPs) like Telefónica," said Roy Chua, founder and principal at AvidThink. "The general CSP move to uCPE-based solutions was a desire to avoid lock-in from the SD-WAN vendors. Going with an open-source SD-WAN solution like flexiWAN's is a step beyond that. To have Telefónica willing to share that they are working with flexiWAN is a significant milestone in flexiWAN acceptance and adoption."
By enabling third-party integration, flexiWAN can break vendor lock-in by creating an open source ecosystem with vendors that specialize in various areas such as deep packet inspection (DPI), security, WAN optimization, session border control, VoIP, and other traffic-specific optimization logic.
The core flexiWAN solution also can enable application-specific detection and optimization logic by software-as-a-service applications. It also can integrate with open source DevOps tools, and even with other SD-WAN vendors.
RELATED: FlexiWAN pushes SD-WAN into an open source architecture
FlexiWAN came to light in April, and since then more than 800 telcos, managed service providers, system integrators and enterprises have contacted Zmora to request information or to conduct PoC trials. In August, flexiWAN put its SD-WAN software into public beta for downloading. Additionally, Enea teamed up with flexiWAN and Intel on a proof-of-concept demo during October's SDN NFV World Congress conference.
Zmora previously said that flexiWAN planned on releasing a fully-packaged SD-WAN solution into open source by year's end that will include its flexiEdge and flexiManage offerings.
Consider that all but done.
"The code will be on GitHub at the end of December," Zmora said in an email to FierceTelecom. "The flexiWAN production version is planned to be released by then as well. We are closing the last things in testing, packaging and documentation."
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Manny Pacquiao to retire too? Klitschko decision looms large
Manny Pacquiao and Wladimir Klitschko had a lot in common last moth.
Pacquiao and Klitschko: The similarities
They were both fight legends who lost winnable title bouts earlier this year. Moreover, both fighters had rematch clause and, immediately following their respective bouts, insisted they would exercise them.
Shocker!
Wladimir Klitschko retired today.
Prospects were so high Wlad would face Joshua again in the fall, the usually-reliable BoxRec.com confirmed Klitschko vs Joshua for November 11.
But perhaps his decision should come as no surprise? The heavyweight great, for months, had been waffling on his decision to return. First, he wanted the rematch and then retirement seemed like the better choice... And then he wanted the rematch again.
Ultimately, he decided to hang ‘em up.
Enter Manny Pacquiao.
Although it has only been a month since he was controversially upset by Jeff Horn, Team Pacquiao has yet to confirm Manny will definitely return.
And yes, immediately following the Horn fight Manny insisted he'd exercise the rematch clause but, as Wladimir Klitschko would attest, it's easy to get caught up in the moment.
Pacquiao and Klitschko: The differences
As we stated above, prior to Wlad's decision to retire, he and Manny were, in some ways, linked by similar situations. However, they were in very different scenarios as well.
Despite losing to IBF Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua in April, Wladimir Klitschko's stock rose. Not only was it one of his best performances in his career, the fight was one of the greatest in heavyweight title history. As a result, Wlad left the game on a high note and his epic battle salvaged a successful career than had been marred by his overly cautious style. However, should Pacquiao refuse a rematch with Horn and opt to retire, he will have exited boxing with a bad taste in his mouth.
While Klitschko was knocked out by the world's best heavyweight in non-controversial fashion in a fight for the ages, Pacquiao was controversially defeated in a messy fight by an opponent who may not even be a top 10 welterweight.
Given what took place in their previous bouts, Wlad was right to retire and Manny will most definitely face Horn again, right?
Not quite...
Keep in mind, Wladimir, unlike Manny, was a full-time boxer and wasn't consumed by another vocation. While he dabbled in business pursuits, he did it freely and on his own time. Manny, on the otherhand, has serious obligations and political aspirations which may ultimately force him to announce his decision to leave boxing later this summer.
What makes Manny's decision a little tougher than Wlad's is the fact his chances of dominating Horn in a rematch and exiting the sport as a world champion are much better than Klitschko's of upsetting Joshua.
Will Klitschko's decision impact Manny's?
I don't think Klitschko's decision to forego his rematch and retire will change Pacquiao's thought processes. However, given their somewhat similar situations, the Pacquiao needle just edged closer to retirement following Wlad's announcement.
From a pure 'odds' standpoint, we now must seriously consider that Manny might come to the same conclusion. And the longer this drags out, the more likely it is Manny will waive his right to a rematch with Horn and retire.
If the money is right, I'm convinced Pacquiao will face Horn again. Hence, PacMan might choose to forego a return match if his guarantee is less than $10 Million. So, if it's a lucrative endeavor, he'll see a rematch as an opportunity to not only redeem himself but use his earnings to help others via charity.
And should he decide to face Horn again, he must find a way to, somehow, better juggle his senatorial responsibilities and boxing for a few more months...
No easy task.
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A history of computer entertainment and digital culture by Jimmy Maher
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QL Pawn
Clive Sinclair and Anita Sinclair
Flop though it was in the big picture, the Sinclair QL still managed to attract some tens of thousands of loyal users during its brief commercial lifespan, some of whom still persist with the flawed but oddly endearing little machine to this day. The user base was big enough to support a small commercial software market which included some games on offer. Because the supposedly business-focused QL wasn’t up to all that much graphically, a good proportion of the games were text adventures. Among this group was by far the most remembered piece of software born on the QL — indeed, for a certain group of enthusiasts the only reason the QL is remembered at all. I’m referring of course to The Pawn, the first game from the last of the great 1980s text-adventure houses to emerge, Magnetic Scrolls. Like so many other stories I’ve already told, theirs begins with a few young friends with a shared love of computers and Dungeons and Dragons.
Ken Gordon, Hugh Steers, and Rob Steggles all grew up together in the London suburb of Woolwich. Gordon and Steers were both dedicated hackers. Steggles was less technical, the “tag-along” member of the trio. He did, however, possess another talent which made Gordon and Steers value his company: he had a knack for devising clever scenarios for D&D, which he employed to good effect as Dungeon Master of their little role-playing group. All three were also avid players of adventure games on the computer. They played all the usual suspects in the Britain of the early 1980s, but, crucially, also had exposure to the works of Infocom thanks to the exotic and expensive Apple II the Gordon family owned in preference to the more typical Speccy or BBC Micro. The lives and works of these young men would be shadowed and to some extent guided by the work of that other great adventure-game house across the ocean for years to come. Gordon and Steers spent much time analyzing the Infocom games and tinkering with adventure-game engines and parsers, dreaming of their own games that could live up to the standards of Infocom.
Their hobby would almost certainly have come to nothing more had Gordon not had another friend just a couple of years older, an ambitious and driven young woman named Anita Sinclair who possessed technical talents of her own to go with charm and a flair for business and marketing. Although she was of no relation to Sir Clive, she nevertheless had the perfect name to work at his company. That’s exactly what she did for a time, becoming Sir Clive’s personal aide and one of his firm favorites in the process; their friendship would persist for years, outliving the heydays of both Sinclair Research and Magnetic Scrolls.
Ken, Hugh, and Anita all met in her flat on the evening before Ken and Hugh were to take their A-Levels. There they talked code and business and Hugh demonstrated a parser he had written. The three decided to go into business together writing games for a new platform from which Anita’s keenly honed nose detected the smell of opportunity: the Sinclair QL.
The QL may have been conceived as Sinclair Research’s “professional” machine, but even businesspeople would presumably want to have fun sometimes. Anita initially wanted to make arcade games; they could be finished and released relatively cheaply and quickly. Ken and Hugh, however, had grander ambitions: to form a company and develop the technology to make adventure games that could compete head to head with Infocom. Hugely popular though they were, British adventure games had so far been limited by the more limited British hardware: 48 K or even as little as 32 K of memory rather than the more customary 64 K of North America, and no disk drive to use for virtual memory. Companies like Level 9 had pushed that hardware to incredible places, but there were inevitable limits. The QL, though, came with a full 128 K, a figure which coincidentally was also the maximum size of a game written using Infocom’s Z-Machine virtual machine. Thus the trio could be the first developers in Britain to meet Infocom on a level playing field.
In time Ken and Hugh infected Anita with their bug as well. She thus proposed to Sir Clive that she and her friends deliver a platform-exclusive next-generation adventure game for the QL, to be published by Sinclair themselves to give the game an official blessing of sorts. He agreed. Financing the venture largely through a certain amount of familial wealth that Anita had at her disposal, the trio of friends started Magnetic Scrolls — wonderful name, isn’t it? — in a tiny office in the district of Eltham, southeastern London, in the spring of 1984.
In their technical approach to game-writing as in so much else, they were determined to follow Infocom’s lead as much as possible. In lieu of Infocom’s famous DEC minicomputer, they built a network of four Apple IIs linked to a central hard drive. They used this to write in a subset of 68000 assembly language, which they named ELTHAM: “Extra Low-Tech Highly Ambiguous Metacode,” thus showing if nothing else that they had a sense of humor about the whole endeavor. A cross-compiler translated the ELTHAM code into a form suitable for running on the QL. Over long hours in the cramped office they applied all of the lessons they had learned as hobbyists and Infocom fanatics to an adventure-game engine with a complicated world model and a full-sentence parser the likes of which had never yet been seen from a British developer.
Still, a great adventure is not the result of its technical underpinnings alone. They also needed a game to put in there. Gordon and Steers thought of their old Dungeon Master Rob Steggles, who had just come back home for his first summer break from university (non-technical to the end, he was studying philosophy). Steggles:
They called me up and asked me to write a scenario to run on the system before I went off to university in the autumn. The scenario was The Pawn. What we did with The Pawn was get together as a group and talk for hours until we came up with a whole bunch of disparate, bizarre ideas. We wrote them all on several A1 sheets, put them on the wall, and looked at them for a while. Then I sat down and wrote a story around them.
Steggles then returned to university, where he “thought no more about it.” The others, however, went to work translating his notes into a game. What they had originally conceived as a six-month project turned into a long, hard slog for this group of clever but largely self-taught hackers venturing far into unfamiliar territory without the benefit of Infocom’s grounding in computer science from MIT. They continued to spend at least as much time on their recalcitrant toolchain as the actual game. Anita Sinclair (translated from the German original in Happy Computer magazine by me):
When The Pawn was more or less finished, we began debugging — looking for problems. To help us with that we had another program, a debugger, which worked similarly to a machine-language monitor. Our debugger told us that we had a failure in such and such a place. But no matter how much we pored over the code we couldn’t find the mistake. At last somebody figured out that the debugger itself had a bug.
It took more than a year after Steggles’s involvement ended for the final game to appear under Sinclair’s trademark gray livery in late 1985.
The Pawn on the QL
The Pawn is sadly not a game that stands up terribly well almost thirty years later, nor one for which I can muster much affection even after applying the requisite gauzy haze of nostalgia. It received its name late in development from a friend who played it named Tony Lambert, who noted that the player is kept in a constant state of bewilderment and is constantly being used and manipulated by those around him, like a high-fantasy version of The Band’s “The Weight.” And, indeed, The Pawn is a nasty, nihilistic little game with a mean streak unusually wide even for its era. This is a game which delights in breaking certain objects — like, inexplicably, a wooden bowl — when you DROP them without bothering to tell you about it until you try to use them dozens or hundreds of moves later; a game which expects you to commit cold-blooded murder at one point; a game which can’t even be bothered to render up a proper victory screen at the end, but instead lets you spend eternity wandering its landscape as a helplessly homeless ghost. It also has literally some of the worst puzzles I’ve ever seen — and, as you’ve probably gathered by now, I’ve seen a lot of puzzles.
A classic face-palm, almost so bad it’s good, comes in a secret room you discover inside a tree.
>enter door
Tree Trunk Room
You are in a small, cramped room inside the tree trunk. The floor is covered with varnished wooden planks and light filters through the various knots and holes further up the trunk.
There are some boards here. One of the floorboards seems quite loose.
>examine floorboards
The boards are large and very solid.
>examine loose floorboard
I don't understand loose
>lift floorboard
The boards are too heavy to lift.
>get floorboards
>pull floorboard
You cannot get a grip on the boards
>touch floorboard
The boards are slippery
>slide floorboard
>pry floorboard with hoe
I don't understand pry
>lever floorboard with hoe
Nothing happens.
>pull floorboard with hoe
>examine door
The door is heavily camouflaged to make it look like part of the tree.
It is open
>look under door
You find nothing of interest
>close door
The door is now closed.
A dark forbidding opening is revealed leading down...
This sequence could almost stand in for the rest of this review, as it so nicely illustrates everything that’s wrong with The Pawn: the parser that’s superficially smart but doesn’t understand basic synonyms like “PRY” (or the more British “PRISE”) for “LEVER”; the world model that doesn’t distinguish between the loose floorboard and the rest of them; the refusal to just tell you what the hell you’re seeing so you can apply some sort of human logic to solving the puzzles. What’s apparently really going on above, if you haven’t gathered it already (and no shame in that), is that the open door was covering the loose board, preventing you from raising it. I must say “apparently,” of course, because the game refuses to tell you a word about something that would be completely obvious to you if you were actually standing there — this even though I’m desperately trying to give it the benefit of the doubt, looking hard at the door for some obscure message. This and some of The Pawn‘s other puzzles deserve to join the worst of Roberta Williams deep, deep down in adventuring hell.
I do want to say a little bit more about the parser because in its own way it’s as wrong-headed as many of the puzzles. Magnetic Scrolls loved to trumpet its ability to handle thorny constructions like “USE THE TROWEL TO PLANT THE POT PLANT IN THE PLANT POT”; in fact, I suspect that the very reason those items exist in the game is to show off the parser. And it worked — reviewers would dutifully type in such sequences when prompted by their press materials and write the requisite amazed copy. The Pawn‘s parser is, however, an absurdly brittle creation. If you know the exact formulations it expects, you can indeed use it in impressive ways. You can, for instance, “TIE THE HOE AND THE RAKE TOGETHER WITH THE TEE-SHIRT.” (This is another puzzle solution that makes no sense to anyone who’s ever seen the real-world analogues of The Pawn‘s hoe, rake, and tee-shirt, but never mind, I’m complaining about something else now.) But what if you try to “TIE SHIRT TO HOE AND RAKE”? Not only does the parser not understand — it misunderstands, leaving you with the shirt tied to the hoe and the last of the command blissfully ignored. Players don’t need a parser that gets all dressed up in its little sailor suit to do fancy tricks for the journalists, then collapses into a tantrum when asked to do a practical job. No, they need one that understands a wide variety of simple, commonsense constructions, and one that when it doesn’t understand doesn’t pretend it does but rather — and this is critical — gives good feedback on exactly what confused it so you can try again forewarned and forearmed. For all its fun with potted plants, The Pawn‘s parser still has a long way to go to match Infocom’s. It can at times be even more challenging to get sense out of than a two-word job because of the combinatorial explosion inherent in finding the exact, idiosyncratic phraseology it expects.
Formally, The Pawn is much more in the mold of Zork than any of Infocom’s later titles: a diverse, nonlinear grab-bag of disparate gags and puzzles and geography held together by little in the way of plot coherence. Some of the humor is kind of dumb but amusing; you play a stoner with a “green design of a plant that has seven jagged-edged leaves” on your tee-shirt, and further references to your love for pot abound (see the “pot plant”) without the game ever just coming out and saying it. (In retrospect I’m surprised that the guardians of adolescent virtue never caught onto this and condemned the game. Perhaps — incredibly! — it was too subtle…) Much of it, though, is just dumb full stop, such as the horse you meet who talks like Mister Ed. (“Get on up. Heyyy, you’re good. D’you ever star in a cowboy movie?”) And the less said about the cameo by Jerry Lee Lewis of all people the better…
As far as I can make out the game wants to be a cutting satire of adventure-game clichés, but its most amusing riffs are themselves lifted from other, smarter commentaries, such as the adventurer from Enchanter (“A tall, handsome man dressed in gleaming armour. He occasionally says things like ‘go north’, ‘get sword,’ and ‘unlight lamp.'”) and the meta-revelations sprinkled throughout the game that it really does all take place inside a computer, a trope that dates back at least to Microsoft’s 1979 version of the Crowther and Woods Adventure. The more original stabs at satire, such as the useless and inescapable maze with a sign outside labeling it “totally irrelevant to the adventure,” cut like a butter knife.
Maybe the kindest thing I can say about The Pawn is that it gave Magnetic Scrolls a suitably low baseline upon which to improve markedly and rapidly in games to come. That they had the opportunity to make more games is largely down to the talent shown by the core trio, particularly Anita Sinclair, for sensing which way the winds were blowing and planning accordingly. As work on the QL version of The Pawn proceeded, it was becoming more and more obvious that that platform was not likely to recover from its disastrous launch sufficiently to support a dedicated adventure-game developer. Luckily, new 68000-based machines were appearing in the form of the Atari ST and the Commodore Amiga; both offered more memory, spectacular graphics capabilities, and much better prospects for commercial success. By the time The Pawn appeared on the QL to predictably underwhelming sales, Anita and company had already initiated the process of porting the game to other machines, a task greatly eased by the development system they had spent so much time building. Soon gamers would look at the company’s early days as a QL-exclusive developer as little more than prehistory, a footnote to the real story.
That’s a story that I’ll be continuing in the course of time. But now it’s time to leave British shores and return Stateside, where an elephant in the room in the form of a certain paradigm-shifting platform introduction has been awaiting his due patiently for a long time now.
(The definitive source for information about Magnetic Scrolls on the Web is the Magnetic Scrolls Memorial, full of contemporary articles and even some memories from Rob Steggles. You can also find the game files themselves and interpreters to run them there. Francesco Cordella’s L’avventura è l’avventura hosts an excellent interview with Steggles. Useful magazine sources: Commodore User of December 1986; Happy Computer of January 1987; ZX Computing of August 1986; Popular Computing Weekly of October 10 1985; Computer and Video Games of October 1987; Home Computing Weekly of May 3 1983; Your Computer of January 1988. The picture at the beginning of this article is from the August 1986 ZX Computing.)
Posted by Jimmy Maher on February 11, 2014 in Digital Antiquaria, Interactive Fiction
Tags: magnetic scrolls, pawn, ql
23 Responses to QL Pawn
David Kinder
From work on the Magnetic interpreter a while back, I think we decided that the ELTHAM thing was some sort of in-joke: the MS games look to have been written in m68k machine code, and then ported to other systems by building a cut-down m68k emulator for each platform.
Digging through old emails, I have this from Paul Findley:
“Yeah, well I guess after all these years, the game is finally up. I confess. ELTHAM *was* 68K with our own extensions. We wrote 68K emulators for VAX, 6502 and 8086 and essentially dumped the 68K binaries into ELTHAM datafiles. Sometimes the datafiles were reversed for speed reasons (which made it harder to spot too!), but it was basically 68K. Of course, this also meant we could run native on 68K platforms, hence your friend’s observations re Amiga and it also explains the embedded 68K on the C64. It was a great idea which we kept secret for a long time.”
Jimmy Maher
Thanks for this! I had known that the game files themselves were essentially 68000 machine code, but thought they were compiled down from a more elaborate adventure-specific language, as indeed Anita Sinclair stated in several interviews.
Made a few edits to the article body…
I never knew til I read this that The Pawn started off without graphics. That’s huge to me for lots of reasons.
My first encounter with the game was a contemporary review of it in Australian Personal Computer Magazine, when I was an adolescent. I don’t remember if the review mentioned the Sinclair at all because that platform was no concern here.
The screenshots from this Atari ST or Amiga game were unbelievable to me. I had the same reaction to screenshots from Jinxter, Guild of Thieves when they were reviewed later. Probably more than to any other screenshots I’ve seen.
Anyway, those games just lived like that for me in my mind until maybe the 2000s when I used an interpreter to play The Pawn for the first time. My reaction was – the game sucked, and the graphics were a disappointment in a tiny window. They weren’t inherently disappointing just because of the march of time – the screenshots had had pictures filling the whole screen with a dark bar of text underneath. The scale of it was a big part of it that this emulator had failed to pull off. But yeah, I was really disappointed. Those old reviews and screenshots in APC still do it for me though!
a flare for business -> flair
“the debugger itself had a bug” – genius
Gah! Those hooks you leave at the end drive me crazy – I’m sure I’m the only reading this who can’t guess what the new paradigm is… Macintosh? Argh.
I thought about the NES (which came from Japan but made gaming “work” again in the States), but, yes, the Macintosh is more likely.
Victor Gijsbers
Has Jimmy already talked about the rise of the IMB PC with MS-DOS?
I’m assuming given Jimmy’s background that the paradigm shift is the Amiga, although there’s an argument to be made that the paradigm didn’t actually shift until the arrival of the “multimedia PC” (VGA+CD-ROM+SoundBlaster). Cinemaware notably went out of business betting on that paradigm shift before PCs were ready.
Similarly, the Macintosh didn’t shift the mass-market UI paradigm until Windows 3.0 started to gain traction 6 years later.
But it’s still too early for the Amiga, we “are” currently in 1984. The first Amiga came out in ’85, and the first really successful one (the 500) was released in ’87, according to Wikipedia.
Keith Palmer
Now that I think about it, Amiga hardware prototypes were being demonstrated (with the “Boing” demo) at CES in 1984, so maybe my assumptions were wrong too. (I say that knowing there are plenty of ways to make a post on “Macintosh 1984” be a “be careful what you wish for” sort of thing…) Anyway, I note now the “paradigms don’t shift until the majority platform has them” superciliousness has already been applied to the Amiga as well.
I guess you wouldn’t believe me if I said I meant she was actually waving around a flare for business, would you? Ah, well… thanks!
IPadCary
It’s cliché, but it’s true: Magnetic Scrolls is the British Infocom AND Infocom’s ONLY equal.
And Anita’s a right bloody genius!
“has been awaiting his due patiently”
A male pronoun! Maybe your only one in the entire blog :)
Peter Piers
Technically maybe it should be “it”, as it refers to the elephant in the room.
Anyway, Jimmy’s not against male pronouns in general and nas no agenda in using female pronouns as his default. Best to leave this deceased equine unflogged.
Ha! Maybe he thought there’d be some fallout if he referred to an elephant as a “she.” I guess it shows it’s something he’s doing consciously after all…
anthony lambert
For the record I was actually one of the original founders of what became Magnetic Scrolls I introduced Ken and Hugh to Anita. Our first product for the QL was a 68k disassembler sold by KAT software (Ken,Anita and Tony). I arranged their original office in Eltham(!) SE London and came up with the name for the “Pawn”. I also wrote their original adventure text entry tool and compression software and the wrote the Macintosh game engine. I left very early to start my own venture Mindware. Fun Times!
“…combinatorial explosion inherit in finding the exact, idiosyncratic phraseology it expects.”
inherent?
Yep… thanks!
DZ-Jay
“Thus the trio could _to_ be the first developers in Britain to meet Infocom on a level playing field.”
That “to” is in the wrong position.
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It’s interesting that (AFAICT) one of the few dissenting voices on the merits of The Pawn at the time- Page 6 magazine’s Garry Francis- made some remarkably similar criticisms to yourself regarding both the plot and parser. In issue 32 (March/April 1988) he wrote:-
“Most reviewers comment on the game’s sense of humour. It does have a few very funny spots, but the “sense of humour” is more because of the bizarre and unrealistic events – somewhat like Monty Python. Some of it is just plain old bad taste (such as the gratuitous violence, use of alcohol, marijuana and Satanism). [..] Overall, the game feels ‘immature'”
“The area where The Pawn receives my greatest criticism is the parser. [..] [The parser’s] syntactic analysis suffers by allowing some extremely complex constructs to the detriment of the simple and more commonly used constructs. The player’s efforts to communicate with the program sometimes turn into a frustrating session of trial and error. [..] The game’s biggest shortcoming however is the semantic analysis and the resultant command processing. It often produces nonsense replies, grammatical errors, misleading statements, logical inconsistencies and downright mistakes. In other words, it’s full of bugs!”
He also notes that
“…the computer press gave it rave reviews [..when I eventually bought it I..] found it to be a bit of a dog!”
“When I re-read all the reviews, I realised that some reviewers had been hoodwinked by personal demonstrations from the staff of Magnetic Scrolls. They had obviously been shown how ‘clever’ the program was without being shown all its shortcomings – not to mention its bugs! Of all the reviews I read, only one of the reviewers had actually completed the game! The others had wandered about the countryside and hadn’t even solved any puzzles! This is disgraceful. The end result was (in my opinion) the greatest marketing swindle in Adventure history.”
This makes me want to read more from this writer — and not just because he agrees with me. ;)
I think the entire run of Page 6 (AKA New Atari User) is online at archive.org if you’re interested! (There are some early issues at page6.org too).
Incidentally, I notice that while Page 6’s original review of the Atari 8-bit version by John Sweeney (Issue 28, Jul/Aug 1987) was actually far more positive (#)- describing it as “excellent” overall- he didn’t shy away from pointing out its flaws either.
As well as the confusion expressed at the lack of a concrete ending (which you also refer to), he notes that:
“[The parser] attempts to respond to sentences even when it doesn’t really understand either all the words in the sentence or the grammatical construction you have used. [..] the game degenerates into trying to guess how the computer wants the request phrased. In general, however, The Pawn’s ability to understand and respond correctly to some extremely complicated sentences is truly amazing and a demonstration of the game by someone who knows its capabilities could, I am sure, be a very impressive demonstration of Artificial Intelligence. Unfortunately the qualities which enable good demonstrations are not necessarily those required for good playing!”
As I said, Sweeney’s review was quite positive overall though, and I have to admit that I was impressed by The Pawn at the time as well, even if I was maybe a bit too young (and, well, impatient) to get too far!
(Also, that’s the same John Sweeney whose picture you have elsewhere as the winner of the Holy Grail competition run to promote Level 9’s “Lancelot”!)
(#) Francis’ comments above were part of a later column where he referred back to this: “[John Sweeney] was [that] one reviewer who had actually finished the game. [..] His is the best and fairest review of the lot”. Then, acknowledging that they don’t agree entirely, “and even then, I think he’s a bit generous”!!
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Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?
Eureka releases the deliciously satirical comedy, Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter, out for the first time, on Blu Ray
A stab at the fake world of television advertising, the film was produced and directed by Frank Tashlin. What can best be described as a masterpiece,
over 50-years later, it is as relevant to society now as it was back
then, commenting on consumptive modern living. The only difference,
perhaps, between the 50s and today, is the quality of our celebrity for
hire, who would endorse products. Back in then, crowds would gather for
Hollywood royalty who, in turn, would reciprocate by adhering to their
public image and keeping anything debauched safely behind closed doors
And selec selective about the product they would endorse.
Nowadays, A-Listers head off to foreign lands to plug some beverage
or another, hoping that their shame will not be revealed in their own
countries. What’s more, notoriety can make the celebrity more popular
with their fans. It can’t be lost on Gillette that sales have gone up
since it was revealed that Tiger Woods is indeed up for ‘the best a man can get’.
Worse still, our celebrities are frequently born out of non-entities
that appear on reality shows, ranging from anything from the now
deceased Big Brother to Fat Camp. An appearance on any of the like seems
to be enough to hold the public’s attention (if only for a minute) and
secure an advertising deal.
Hilarious on the surface but with some serious undertones, Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter opens, pitch-perfect, with a series of bold ads making some fake promises.
The luscious Jayne Mansfield fittingly plays Hollywood Starlet
Rita Marlowe, the famous actress with the “oh-so-kissable lips”. In a
clear cut example of art imitating life, Mansfield’s character is
married to Bobo Braningansky (Hargitay), the star of a TV Tarzan
show. None-too-pleased with his playboy ways, Rita heads off to New York
for a bit of R’n’ R and comes across Rockwell P. Hunter (Randall),
an unsuccessful advertising executive. Hunter’s job is on the line
unless he can persuade Ms Marlowe to endorse Stay-Put lipstick.
Rita agrees to the ad campaign and in return, Hunter must pretend
that he is her new lover in order to get her husband jealous. Bobo tips
off the press and Hunter hits the tabloid headlines. This can only be
good for Hunter, or at least it appears to be so in the beginning. He
becomes a bit of a celebrity and he is now courted by his company, not
to the amusement of his fiancée and co-worker Jenny Wells (Drake),
hiding in the wings, and unconvinced that nothing is going on between
him and Rita. Hunter soon realizes that money cannot buy him happiness –
or the love of a good woman.
Mansfield, in undoubtedly the best role of her career – and
not too far removed from her own life and character – sparkles as Rita
squealing and purring in all the right places. Of course, Rita is
loosely based on Marilyn Monroe. As for Randall in his role as Rock
Hunter, he is in excellent comic form.
Possibly the funniest movies to come out of that era. Eureka certainly know how to pick their gems.
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Countries still struggling to tax Digital economy
By Editorial Desk Last updated Aug 18, 2020
By Barry Silah
Government tax bases are shrinking as digital services and global businesses continue to expand, but there’s little global consensus on how to protect public revenues.
That challenge, according to experts could continue into the foreseeable future due to the absence of a unified approach geared towards aggressive tax plans.
Thulani Shongwe the head of African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) and a member of the Illicit Financial Flows Working Group believes more needs to be done with regard to the effective enforcement of such tax rules against companies that do not have a physical presence within the country.
“This is an important debate that has been going on for a very long time now, and the United Nations needs to play a leadership role on this front” he said.
Many African countries continue to express concerns over the tax challenges they face as their economies become increasingly digitalized while tax agencies designed for brick-and-mortar activities still oblivious to new disruptive business models.
That digitalization enables multinational enterprises (MNEs) to carry out business in African countries with no or very limited physical presence in those countries. This makes it difficult for African countries to establish taxing rights over the profits the MNE is making from the business activities it carried out in the specific African country.
The challenge has become increasingly pressing, as economic changes have eaten away at governments’ tax bases, with more and larger multinational corporations and many are tech businesses – making it hard to identify where their profits are generated.
Digitalization according to Mr. Shongwe, further raises the question of how taxing rights on income generated from cross border transactions should be allocated between jurisdictions.
The allocation of taxing rights between residence and source jurisdictions, for instance, he says, has been an issue of considerable concern for African countries for many years with most of them having their tax bases eroded by Illicit Financial Flows due to MNEs artificially shifting profits to jurisdictions where the profit are subject it little or no tax.
To address this, he advises a re-look into double taxation rules among different economies.
“There have been significant losses made by African countries through payments made by MNEs to their related parties or no tax jurisdictions. As a result, MNEs have managed to manipulate and take advantage of aggressive tax planning, aggressive transfer planning practices and loopholes with outdated double taxation agreements,” he said.
In December last year for instance, Kenya announced that it would start levying new tax on digital markets under a new law signed by the president early in November 2019. Through the Finance Act, the new law would broaden the Income Tax Act net to include income accruing through a digital market place.
The law defines the digital marketplace as a platform that enables direct interactions between buyers and sellers of goods and services through electronic means.
In addition, a similar change was made to the VAT Act making digital market services subject to value-added tax.
Like France and India before it, the move by Kenyan authorities was seen as a well calculated step in trying to get its cut of every digital transaction within its territory.
The argument is that it is only fair to tap into the revenue accrued from the digital economy taking place within their territory. Companies registered elsewhere and operating in their territory earn income from the same but do not pay taxes, the argument goes.
Political goodwill, according to Mr. Shongwe, would go along way in solving some of the challenges at play.
“Political backing and high level ministerial meetings among African leaders would play a critical role,” he concluded.
Financial Fortune is a digital financial news website and print business magazine published in Nairobi by Financial Fortune Media Limited, and covers the financial services sector through news, views and extensive people coverage. Financial Fortune (Media) was founded in 2016.
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A Comparative Study of Responses to Literature and Film
Varieties of Absorption in Narrative, and Aesthetic Experiences
Nell’s Lost in a Book (1988) put absorbed reading of narrative fiction on the map of scholarly interests. Besides characterizing it as a trance-like state, Nell did leave absorption largely untheorized. Researchers within various disciplines from both the Humanities and the Social Sciences have stepped in and tried to describe absorption. Their separate endeavors have resulted in a terminology that is bewilderingly diverse. As a phenomenon absorption knows both proponents and opponents in the practical field of narrative creation and reception. Writers of political messages and advertisements have made good use of its persuasive effects. Societal concerns are raised about harmful impact of narratives created to confuse its audience as to what is real, lure them into adopting certain attitudes, or take particular ideological positions for granted (Appel 2008). In addition, concerns are expressed regarding a lack of the kinds of narratives that can make readers more critical and self-aware. Ronald Plasterk, a former Dutch Minister of Culture, signalled the endency of commercial media to offer only absorbing entertainment, and warned that media have the duty to dislodge audiences out of their comfort zone in order to open their mind to attend critically to what happens in the world.
So far, however, claims about societal effects of narrative absorption, whether positive or negative, cannot be scientifically evaluated. In part this is due to the absence of empirical research on the mechanisms that underlie absorption (Bilandzic and Kinnebrock 2009) Although some progress has been made in measuring ‘absorption-like states’ and in identifying textual factors relevant in this context (Green 2004), little is known about what varieties of absorption there are, what features of narrative play a role in its production, how these features may interact with recipient traits, and how absorption relates to responses perhaps less comfortable than superficial fun, such as aesthetic and moral reflections.
The research project proposed here will present a taxonomy of absorption-like experiential states. It will identify narrative features responsible for these states in 2 different media, film and literature. It will explore personality traits of viewers and readers that are relevant in bringing about absorption. And it will clarify relationships between narrative absorption and aesthetic experiences and their after effects. Accordingly our leading research question is: What is the role of absorption in aesthetic and other responses to literary and cinematic narratives?
To answer this question, the current project innovatively unites empirical research with methodologies that are typical in the Humanities (i.e., text-analytic approaches to narrative; theoretical concerns about aesthetic responses; comparative media studies). Through collaboration with creative partners (e.g., authors, film directors), we intend to shape our materials in order to precisely match our research goals. The design of the project allows for a media-comparative approach with one PhD-project focusing on absorption in literature, and another on absorption in film. Furthermore, the entire research team is involved in a final experiment that targets a comparison between both media in their relations to absorption and to aesthetic experiences. Both PhD-projects consist of 4 experimental studies in which mediumspecific narrative features that result in absorption related experiential states are identified.
They will involve careful text-manipulation and take into account the contribution of reader/viewer characteristics (e.g., in terms of media literacy). To ultimately determine different experiential profiles, the Post-Doc project will conduct quantitative and qualitative empirical research to come to nuanced explicative characterizations of relationships between absorption profiles and aesthetic experiences, using the results of the two PhD- projects. The synthesis by the two applicants, relates the underlying mechanisms of narrative absorption to claims regarding positive or negative societal effects. Lastly, in the Post-Doc-articles as well as in the monograph, findings of all studies are considered in relation to games and virtual reality.
How are particular forms of being absorbed related to feeling entertained, or enraptured, or inspired by its beauty?
The scholarly relevance of our research lies predominantly in providing the Humanities with an empirically founded understanding of narrative impact and the factors that influence it. Our studies are aimed at clarifying the relation between text factors, absorption, and aesthetic experience. These are all central concerns of scholars of literature, film, theatre, game studies (cf. Hakemulder 2008c). The project also offers essential contributions to the accumulating insights of social scientists concerning the role of absorption in narrative effects. Questions that require an answer prior to such (important) work are: what makes a narrative absorbing in the first place? How are particular forms of being absorbed related to feeling entertained, or enraptured, or inspired by its beauty? And finally, how do the answers to these questions inform the study of narrative effects? It seems plausible that these answers are fundamental to our understanding of narrative impact (e.g., on mood, escape, happiness, social interaction skills, critical thinking, openness to form and ideas, attitude and belief changes (Hakemulder 2000, Oatley 1999, 2002).
We envision two major practical applications of our results. One is to solidify the knowledge base of media literacy training, which in this increasingly mediated culture is now more important than ever. The other is that creative storytellers (e.g., involved in storytelling in marketing and management) are provided with directives regarding ways in which textual features relate to particular types of (aesthetic) responses, including finding stories captivating.
All of these are themes of interest to other absorbing media as well, most importantly perhaps games and other virtual reality media, as their user population is expanding so rapidly and pervasively. On a more general cultural note, a better understanding of the nature and origin of absorption and other related phenomena is crucial for deploying aesthetic antidotes to superficial entertainment.
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Marry a Prostitute!
The Book of Hosea begins with the command of God to Hosea, “Marry a prostitute!” Hosea’s obedient response represents a prime example of acted prophecy, an “act of prophetic symbolism.”1 If so, what does this act signify?
There is debate among the commentators about whether Gomer, Hosea’s wife, was in fact a prostitute.2 The phrase in Hebrew is “a woman of harlotry” (the KJV gets this right: “take unto thee a wife of whoredoms;” the NRSV follows suit); that is, the shocking word is in verbal form, not the noun that signifies a prostitute everywhere else in the OT. This implies that it is Gomer’s inclinations that are being referenced, rather than her business. If that is the case, then Gomer is a good reflection of straying Israel, according to what we read in Hosea’s prophecies later in the book. Hosea condemns Israel for several kinds of unfaithfulness, of running after several different kinds of “lords.” The primary temptations are religious and political, as Israel turns to worship local traditional baals instead of Yahweh (4:4-6), and also seeks national security in military strength (8:14; 10:13) and in alliances with the neighboring powers of Egypt and Assyria (7:8-11), instead of in her God. Beyond this, Hosea enumerates additional sins of dissipation and deceit (for instance, “swearing, lying, and murder, stealing and adultery,” as well as violence and drunkenness; 4:2, 10), and all this points to a vast underlying misalignment with the received tradition of the worship and covenant life of Israel. Hosea names this misalignment “harlotry.” It is the broad and rooted instinct for unfaithfulness that he condemns in Israel, and that is the very attribute that he is commanded to seek in a wife.
In our culture, where prostitution as a profession has achieved respect in many circles, and where promiscuity is widely celebrated as a legitimate life style, it is difficult to hear the depth of the offense that would have been generated in Hosea’s time by this divine command. Perhaps the closest we can come is to consider a command to “marry a sexual addict.” That implies some of the incomprehesibility of committing oneself to someone, knowing they are constitutionally unable to return the commitment.
Sociologists3 define addiction as the pursuit of a behavior catastrophic for an individual’s conscious life values and goals, while denying its seriousness. Further, addiction is (technically understood as) a behavior that requires some form of community intervention to interrupt and alter it. Thus the spouse addicted to gambling will be unable to stop draining family assets without the intervention of a pastor, a boss, or a court decision. In Hosea, Gomer’s irrepressible unfaithfulness mirrors the headlong rush of Israel “looking for love in all the wrong places,” thus endangering its very existence as God’s people. Further, the solution that the Lord proposes is one that foreshadows contemporary advice regarding the breaking of addictions. If the persuasion of loved ones doesn’t work with Gomer (2:1-2), direct intervention will remove her from all sources of temptation and possibilities of sinful behavior (2:3-13), and the resulting isolation from addictive sin will allow the opportunity for the establishment and nurturing of positive, loving relationship (2:14-15). Seeing the book of Hosea in this way helps us to get something of the sense of Hosea’s grasp of God, acting in full power and unstoppable love to rescue an unwilling people from itself. “The central announcement of the book of Hosea can be summarized in one short sentence: God promises to do what human beings ought to do but cannot.”4
If Gomer has received significant attention from scholars, Hosea himself is not far behind. The first thing to be said about the man who obeyed the command to “marry a woman of harlotry” is that his commitment to his message is astounding. The story has sometimes been misunderstood to imply that Hosea’s unfortunate choice of wife led him to see in, or project upon, Israel the attributes of an unfaithful spouse. Recent commentators categorically deny this interpretation. Our text presents Hosea being commanded, within the parameters of an existing prophetic ministry, to enter into precisely into the worst sort of marriage. The marriage itself is a prophetic act, not a naïve blunder.5
In fact it is possible to speculate that the catastrophic wedding functioned not as a prelude to Hosea’s prophetic ministry and message, but as a climax of it. If Hosea was already established in prophetic activity, he had probably already promulgated some or even most of the prophecies of ch. 4-14. The marriage would then have come as an incomparably powerful statement of the seriousness of the Lord’s frustration with Israel’s chronic refusal to hear his word—and Hosea’s seriousness as a preacher of that word. We read the text in the opposite order, since we normally read the first three chapters first. But we might well envision a long and unsuccessful preaching ministry against the harlotry of Israel, finally punctuated dramatically by a spectacularly unwise marriage.6 The marriage then would have served to reiterate the word. The act of prophetic symbolism would catch fire in the context of the whole of Hosea’s leadership.
The second thing to say about Hosea is his powerful representation of God. “No prophet, including Jeremiah, experiences a more intimate connection with his God than does Hosea, and the fact that Hosea repeatedly characterizes communion with God in terms of ahab, love, and yada’, intimate knowledge, testifies to the depths of that relationship.”7James Luther Mays finds in Hosea “a feeling for and of ‘the divine pathos’ (A. Heschel), the inner tragedy and glory of the God who by his own choice struggles for the soul of his people.”8 There is another side to this experience of intimacy, however—as we might well be reminded, we who tend to associate intimacy with comfort. Hosea’s intimate insight into the heart of God led precisely to his involvement with the anguish of God, that is, that anguish in which love is itself in the center of the pain, crushed and yet still alive. Hosea’s willingness to bear the pain becomes the possibility of divine revelation, as he takes it on both in the passion of his preaching and in the very fabric of his daily life.9 In this respect Hosea is the OT figure that most approximates the sacrificial path of the Son of God, the Son of God’s love.
Recent studies have been attentive to problematic gender relationships in Hosea 1-3. Our unfinished attempts to reduce and replace uncritical patriarchal social patterns mean that we can be sensitive to the implied victimization of Gomer, as well as to Hosea’s ability to act in an apparently imperious way in “taking a wife.” His threat to strip her of her possessions and isolate her comes close to describing “God’s legitimate punishment as physical abuse of the wife by her husband.”10 The harshness, however, is best construed in its prophetic intention—as intentionally shocking (not culturally condoned), and aimed finally at the (male) leadership of Israel in their dereliction of duty. The book offers us a choice: to continue in the deadened state of harlotry, or to participate in the agonizing process of the redemption of God’s people.
—Theopulos
1 The phrase is that of James Luther Mays, Hosea: A Commentary (OTL. Phildelphia: Westminster, 1969), p. 22.
2 See the survey and response by Thomas Edward McComiskey, “Hosea,” in McComiskey, ed., The Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary (Grand Rapids: Baker, 1992, 1993, 1998), pp. 11-17.
3 Patrick Carnes, Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual Addiction (3rd ed; Center City, MN: Hazelden, 2001), pp. 11-75. Carnes’ books, including Don't Call It Love (New York: Bantam, 1992) have been basic to the recent therapeutic approach to addiction, not least in the Christian community.
4 Elizabeth Achtemeier, Minor Prophets I (NIBC. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1996), p. 3.
5 Mays, p. 3; Achtemeier, pp. 5-6.
6 This approach finds some support in the general conclusions about the composition of Hosea, namely that the prophecies, given in the North, were collected by an editor in the South after the deportation of Israel and perhaps the death of Hosea. The account of the marriage in ch. 1-3 is of course in the 3rd person, and not composed in its final form by Hosea by an admirer or disciple. It may have been placed first because it served to introduce the prophet and his circumstances, and in particular well his well-remembered commitment to the message.
7 Achtemeier, p. 8.
8 Mays, p. 7.
9 Achtemeier, p. 5
10 Gale A. Yee, “The Book of Hosea,” in Leander Keck, et al., eds., The New Interpreter’s Bible, Vol. VII (Nshville: Abingdon, 1996) p. 207. See also Yvonne Sherwood, The Prostitute and the Prophet: Hosea’s Marriage in Literary-Theoretical Perspective (Sheffield: Sheffield Academic Press, 1996) pp. 254-322.
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Both House and Senate Appropriations Committees went through a perfunctory series of approvals on budget documents today, setting the scene for full House and Senate consideration next week. House bills will be filed with bill numbers tomorrow late or Friday morning. The Senate will its official docs out later tomorrow. We will get them to you as they are filed. There were no changes as it pertains to Prek-12 funding. What you have from the weekend still holds for now.
The House, on a 18-6 vote, passed HB5101 which is the budget conforming bill for appropriations (I.e., conforms state law to the budgetary intent for one year). Included is a revision of the Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship for which highly effective and effective classroom teachers would be eligible. Members of the FAME legislative committee met this week with numerous legislators to urge inclusion of "other instructional personnel" that includes library/media specialists. President-elect Lorraine Stinson of St. Johns County testified before the House panel urging inclusion noting media specialists are teachers of students, teachers of teachers and are responsible for every student in their school. The group included current President Julie Hiltz, legis chairs Michelle Jarrett and Deb Svec, and members Christine Cyrier, Marie Masferer, past President Andrea Parisi, Ruth Witter, Angela Young and Vange Scivally. They will continue its efforts for throughout the rest of the session and will be urging FAME members to help provide support. (note: the vodcast of Stinson's appearance is on www.thefloridachannel.org, go to video library, click today's House Appropriations Committee and her testimony begins about 3 hrs, 45-50 minutes into the meeting)
As part of the appropriations process, the House committee approved HB7075 that establishes the Family Empowerment Scholarship for low income parents initially at a federal poverty level of 300% and moving up to 375% by the '21-22 school year. The program would use state funds in the amount equivalent to a district's basic student FEFP value. It is modeled after the original Opportunity Scholarship in 1999 and is one of both Governor Desantis' and the Senate leadership's priorities for this session. The Senate version is contained in SB7070. The House bill passed along a party-line 16-9 vote. The Senate bill is awaiting action in Appropriations.
House Bill 1 is evolving as a ethics/elections bill to watch. Approved unanimously by the Oversight, Transparency & Public Management Subcommittee, the bill is headed to the House floor for action. While it has specifics for higher education, the bill in several areas affects all public officials. The bill's provisions could "grow" in coming weeks. It is linked here. Some of the contents now include:
Removes restrictions on state employees lobbying the Legislature;
Prohibits public officers and employees from soliciting an employment or contractual relationship from entities with whom they are prohibited from entering into conflicting employment and contractual relationships;
Requires public officers and employees to report or disclose particular solicitations and offers of employment or contractual relationships;
Imposes certain restrictions on statewide elected officers and legislators related to employment or investment advice;
Restricts certain unelected state officers and employees regarding soliciting and negotiating an employmentor contractual relationship with certain employers;
Authorizes the Commission on Ethics to investigate disclosures of certain prohibited solicitations in the same manner as a complaint; and
Revises executive branch lobbying registration requirements to mandate electronic registration, clarify provisions, and add the Board of Governors of the State University System and the State Board of Education to the list of entities to which the requirements apply.
The Senate version, SB1702, remains in the Ethics and Elections Committee.
The Senate today unanimously passed SB74 that requires that any proposals to revise the State Constitution, or any part thereof, filed by the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) be limited to a single subject. The measure would be a constitutional amendment on the November, 2020 ballot. It goes to the House for consideration. During the CRC process last year, there was much criticism of how proposals were grouped into a single ballot issue.
Meanwhile, tomorrow, House Education will consider a number of bills starting at 8:30am. The meeting will be aired over www.thefloridachannel.org. Bills include:
HJR 229 Limitation on Terms of Office for Members of a District School Board by Sabatini, Fine
CS/HB 349 Students with Disabilities in Public Schools by PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee, DuBose
CS/HB 547 Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Program by Higher Education & Career Readiness Subcommittee, Clemons
HB 807 Civics Education by Aloupis
HB 1027 Office of Early Learning by Aloupis
HB 7051 Higher Education by Higher Education & Career Readiness Subcommittee, Byrd
We'll have more tomorrow.
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Chelsea's plans to return to training revealed after coronavirus scare
The Blues players have been in self-isolation after Callum Hudson-Odoi tested positive for coronavirus
Oliver HarbordChelsea correspondent
Frank Lampard gives out instructions during a training session at Chelsea Training Ground (Image: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Chelsea were one of the main Premier League teams to be directly affected by Covid-19 when it hit the UK.
One of their star players, Callum Hudson-Odoi, tested positive for the virus, shutting down the first team area of the Cobham training ground and sending the players into self-isolation.
The winger has come through the virus and the self-isolation period for the Blues is now over.
However, the club will not be returning to training at Cobham just yet with the Premier League having pushed back the earliest start date as April 30.
football.london understands that the Blues won’t be back at training until at least April 6 as a provisional date.
However, that will not be set in stone as it could be dictated by any further announcements by the FA and Premier League over possible future postponements.
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The Blues players have been given personal training regimes to work from home, with the club also confirming that they provided exercise bikes to help keep fitness levels up.
When football does eventually return, the Blues have nine Premier League matches to fit in to try to seal their spot in the top four.
Meanwhile, they still have the Champions League last 16 second leg match at Bayern Munich and FA Cup quarter-final vs Leicester City to play.
However, the Blues will follow the lead of any more Uefa and FA announcements when it comes to when the season might kick off again.
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Trends in Expert Testimony Requirements for Class Action Litigation
By ForensisGroup
When the Supreme Court heard arguments in Comcast Corp. v. Behrend last week, there was a great deal of talk about the Daubert test for admissibility. Because the Court’s ruling could have enormous impact on how expert witnesses are evaluated for class action litigation, it is worth reviewing what really Daubert requires, especially as it relates to the landmark Wal-Mart Stores v. Dukes case from last year.
It issue involving the Comcast Corp. v. Behrend case is whether a district court may certify a class action without resolving whether the plaintiff class has introduced admissible evidence, including expert testimony, to show that the case is susceptible to awarding damages on a class-wide basis. Assessing evidence at the district court level has become a recent trend in litigation. The Wal-Mart ruling allowed courts to review evidence of merits when it overlaps with a requirement for class certification.
The question left unanswered by Wal-Mart is whether low level courts must determine if expert witness testimony passes the Daubert test before a class can be certified. Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals in 1993 established new criteria for the admissibility of expert testimony for the first time since the 1920’s. Daubert required expert testimony to pass Federal Rule of Evidence 702, which states: “If scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact to understand the evidence or to determine a fact in issue, a witness qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education, may testify thereto in the form of an opinion or otherwise, if (1) the testimony is based upon sufficient facts or data, (2) the testimony is the product of reliable principles and methods, and (3) the witness has applied the principles and methods reliably to the facts of the case.” To be considered reliable and valid, Daubert requires evidence to be have undergone testing, peer review, an evaluation of error rates, and to be generally accepted within the scientific community.
In the case of Wal-Mart, the Court ruled that the defendants lacked sufficient evidence to establish questions of law or fact. They failed to meet class certification requirements under Federal Law so the evidence question didn’t matter. If a plaintiff must convince a district court judge that expert testimony passes Daubert before it can be certified for class action, it could significantly decrease the pressure for out of court settlements and frontload the research on evidence from expert witnesses.
University of San Francisco School of Law professor Joshua P. Davis put Comcast into perspective this way: “The Supreme Court has made class certification progressively more difficult and expensive. Raising the bar for expert testimony at the certification stage would increase litigation costs for plaintiffs and defendants.”
http://www2.bloomberglaw.com/public/document/Daubert_v_Merrell_Dow_Pharmaceuticals_Inc_509_US_579_113_S_Ct_278
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=963461
http://www.law.com/corporatecounsel/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1352038545071&Supreme_Court_Wades_Into_Class_Action_Questions_Once_Again
http://faculty.ncwc.edu/mstevens/425/lecture02.htm
http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/a_touch_of_class_certification_says_one_brief_is_the_ballgame
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Family sues Tomball senior living facility after 92-year-old patient mauled by dog
By Natalie Hee
FOX 26 Houston
Senior living facility sued over dog attack
A 92-year-old woman is suing her senior living facility after she says she was mauled by a dog.
TOMBALL, Texas - A Tomball woman with advanced Alzheimer's claims she was attacked and mauled by a dog that's owned by her senior living facility.
Her family is now suing Village Green Alzheimer's Care in Tomball.
They say they are trying to legally prevent the facility from getting rid of any evidence.
Court documents say Norma was living at the facility last month when the dog was allowed to freely roam the halls.
One day, the dog reportedly bit her and caused a skin tear on the left side of her nose. According to her attorney, Village Green attempted to conceal the incident by documenting in an injury report that they did not know how the wound occurred.
However, just 10 days later, court documents say the same dog attacked Norma again. This time the dog "knocked her off her feet and mauled her face." The incident was captured on video.
Norma's family says the facility initially lied and said she had fallen. Not until later was it admitted that her injuries were from a dog attack.
The family's attorney says the facility's decision to allow an untrained, stray dog to roam the halls was negligent in a room full of advanced Alzheimer's patients. Attorneys believe the stray dog was not properly or formally adopted by the owner's daughter.
The facility is now prevented from destroying, tampering or altering any video 90 days prior to Feb 22 and then 30 days after that date.
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Order livestock before 12pm for next day uk delivery!
Coral Care
These are the Terms and Conditions as set out by Fragging Mad Ltd (Company Number 11708824) Registered in England and Wales; Registered Office 20-22 Wenlock Road, London, N1 7GU (hereby referred to as ‘The Company/we/our/us’) and apply to all orders and transactions placed by you (hereby referred to as ‘The Customer/you/your’). These Terms and Conditions are based upon the Consumer Contracts Regulations (2014) and serve to protect both The Customer and The Company and are subject to change at any time. It is deemed that these Terms and Conditions have been read, understood and accepted by the customer, or any third party on behalf of the customer. Confirmation of this acceptance is required at the order confirmation stage, prior to purchasing any goods from the website. It is recommended that these terms and conditions are downloaded or printed for future reference.
Fragging Mad Ltd is a web based company and therefore contact can be made via the website contact section on
www.fraggingmad.co.uk
or via email on contact@fraggingmad.co.uk.
1 Order Processing
1.1 The company reserves the right to refuse the sale of any goods listed on the website or cancel any order prior to dispatch, without notice. If payment has been made and the order is subsequently cancelled by us, a full refund will be given via the original payment method.
1.2 All products/goods listed on the company website are subject to availability. In the event that the company is unable to provide the products/goods ordered, we will contact you via email or telephone to advise when the goods will be available, or offer an alternative item. If either option is not acceptable, the order will be cancelled and a full refund will be given to the original method of payment.
1.3 In the event that goods received differ to those initially ordered or are incorrect, we will endeavour to rectify the situation by the offering a replacement or refund. The company is unable to offer compensation or losses suffered by you as a result of being unable to supply any goods ordered.
1.4 Order confirmation does not constitute acceptance by the company of any order placed on the website. No contract is formed between the customer and the company until the goods have been paid for in full and the item is dispatched. Confirmation of dispatch will be sent to the email address supplied by the customer and at this point, no changes or amendments may be made by you to the order.
1.5 The customer has a right to cancel or amend any order until the point that a confirmation of dispatch email has been received. Cancellation or amendments must be made via email detailing customer details, order number an cancellation/amendment to be made.
1.6 The company accepts responsibility for all goods from the point of dispatch until the time that the goods have been received by the customer. This is provided goods are delivered and signed for at the first attempt, as pre-selected by the customer at order placement.
1.7 Responsibility of goods by the company is for the loss or damage of goods in transport only. We are unable to compensate for any additional costs incurred to the customer or third party as a result of goods which are lost or damaged in transit.
1.8 Should an item be lost or damaged in transit the company will at our discretion offer a refund or replacement within 7 working days after the goods were originally expected.
2 Payment and Refunds
2.1 Payment is accepted via PayPal using either PayPal credit or credit/debit card. No details of personal payment information is neither asked for nor retained by the company. All payments via PayPal are handled via PayPal’s secure payment system and not by the company.
2.2 The formation of a contract between the company and the customer for the supply of goods is only entered into once payment has been received and cleared in the company’s account. Confirmation of receipt of payment will be provided via email to the email address provided by the customer prior to dispatch.
2.3 Refunds will be processed via the original method of payment only.
3.1 Delivery of Livestock/Corals within the UK will be made using Royal Mail Special Delivery (RMSD) on a guaranteed next day delivery before 1pm (delivers Tuesday-Saturday only). All other items will be sent via Royal Mail First class delivery service (Monday-Saturday). Delivery dates for all livestock/corals is by prior arrangement only and will be selected by the customer via the website, prior to making payment.
3.2 We are able to offer delivery to most countries in Europe on a Next Business Day. Carrier details and tracking numbers will be provided within the dispatch confirmation email.
3.3 Deliveries outside of the UK may be subject to import/customs duty/taxes imposed by local customs authorities. The company is unable to advise what these charges may be or refund any taxes/charges incurred to the customer.
3.4 In the event the company is unable to meet the delivery date requested by the customer, we will contact you via email to arrange a suitable alternative date.
3.5 Restrictions to UK RMSD service are stipulated by Royal Mail as follows
Delivery by 5.30pm the next working day in the following postcode areas:
AB30 – 39, 41 – 45, 51 – 56
GY9 Alderney (Channel Islands)
HS1, 3 – 9
IV21 – 28, 40 – 49, 51 – 56
KA27, 28
KW1 – 3, 5 – 15
KW16 Stromness Town only
PA20 (0&9)
PA28 – 38, 41 – 49, 76, 77
PH15, 17 – 26, 31 – 40, 49, 50
We are unable to offer delivery of livestock to the following postcode areas
GY1 Herm (Channel Islands)
GY9 Sark (Channel Islands)
PA60 – 75, 78
ZE2, 3
KW16 – non Town
PH30, 41 – 44
4.1 The return of livestock is not accepted under any circumstances except for items which arrive dead on arrival (DOA) and fall under the provision of our Live Arrival Guarantee. Should an item deemed to be DOA by the company, a replacement or full refund including standard delivery costs will be offered. To qualify for our Live Arrival Guarantee, the following criteria must be met:
a) Items must be sent on a Royal Mail accepted and signed for on the agreed first delivery attempt
b) Photographic evidence to be provided within 2 hours of the item being signed for, showing the affected item in its original/unopened packaging.
4.2 The return of all other goods (non livestock items) is accepted provided the goods are returned within 14 days in the same condition they were received and are in their original unopened packaging (with the exception of damaged/defective goods which will be accepted in the condition the damage or defected item was received). The company must be contacted prior to the return of any goods at which point the return address for delivery will be provided via email. Upon receipt of goods by the company, a full refund will be given to the original method of payment.
4.3 The company does not accept responsibility for any returned goods, until we have received them at the address provided to you. Once we have received the goods we will email you to confirm receipt and a refund will be processed within 7 working days to the original method of payment.
4.4 Regardless of shipping method chosen by the customer at time of order placement, the company will refund shipping costs at the current standard First Class Royal Mail delivery rate only.
5 Personal Information/Account Registration
5.1 To enhance customer experience and ease of use, some services including promotions or loyalty points, may require the customer to register for an account on the company website.
5.2 Personal Information provided by the customer to the company may include name, address, telephone number and email address. Details will be held and retained by the company on our own database with information given to be used for delivery and order confirmation purposes, as well as future use or reference to order history.
5.3 The company may contact the customer from time to time via email with carefully selected offers and promotions. The customer has the right at any time to request not to receive contact in this way by emailing info@fraggingmad.co.uk.
5.4 Personal information retained by the company for our sole use and we will never disclose or sell any personal information to third parties for the purposes of marketing.
6 Safety
6.1 Fragging Mad takes the handling of live corals seriously. Safety advice is offered under the ‘Safety’ section of the website and it is highly recommended that further reading is undertaken by The Customer with regards to the handling of Zoanthids/Palythoas. The acceptance of our terms and conditions serves to act as confirmation that the customer and any associated third party to the customer has read and fully understood the information provided.
7 Offers, Promotions and Discounts
7.1 From time to time the company may run various offers and/or promotions. Offers, promotions and discounts cannot be combined during a single transaction.
7.2 All goods returned to the company which form part of an offer or promotion will have the refund processed to the value of the original purchase price paid at the time of checkout, regardless of the sale price indicated on the website when the returned goods are received by the company.
© - 2020 Fragging Mad Ltd: Registered in England and Wales (Company Number 11708824)
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Concrete Shelter in the Image of a Cabin
Tucked away in a wooded enclave in Flims, Switzerland, the site of the minimalist Lieptgas shelter was once home to an old cabin and stable. These farm buildings were no longer usable, but, in updating the space, architects Georg Nickisch and Selina Walder wanted to preserve the spirit of the original lodgings. They built the new shelter, or “refugi,” to resemble a weather-worn structure, indenting the facade with timber so that it looks like a log cabin from afar. This effect also created organic, textured grooves which catch icicles during the winter.
All of the walls and ceiling are cast in thick slabs of concrete for durability and insulation. The material gives the interior a muted, serene atmosphere, which is reinforced by the naturally finished wooden doors, window sills, and cabinets. The cool space is warmed by a central fireplace and sunlight that streams in through the windows and skylight. The upper window frames the heated bench and reveals a view of the yard. Meanwhile, its lower-level counterpart puts the bathtub beside a striking rock-lined ditch. Upstairs, the skylight is reminiscent of the moon because of its circular shape and the visible crags of the concrete.
Outside, the property is decorated with a stone path and a small lawn table and chairs, details which go beyond charm and make the home more connected to the outdoors. Photography Gaudenz Danuser
Tags: cabins, concrete, gaudenz-danuser, minimalist cabin design, retreats, switzerland
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Vintage Belly Dance: Technique & Styling
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Coming from the 'Golden Era of Bellydance' spanning the '50s through the '70s, Vintage-style belly dance has mystique and an irresistible lyricism that beat both the technical sophistication and the dramatic showmanship of modern belly dance styles. The vintage style reflects the music of that era, far more melodic than percussive, echoing the larger-than-life female images of the era's romantic movies, and a bold, sensual expressivity that faded in the late 20th century, yielding to a more self- conscious and studied dance that often focuses on a pursuit of technical superiority or illusive cultural 'authenticity.' Can the mysterious qualities of vintage belly dance be defined, revived, and infused in our modern performance styles? A sought-after belly dance instructor and performer, Lady Morrighan, who has always admired the early stars of Egyptian stage dance such as Samia Gamal, Taheya Carioca, and Naima Akef, sums up their technique and styling as 'classic presentation of the dance. In vintage Bellydance - Technique & Styling from the Golden Era Lady M generously shares her research in the vintage dance vocabulary, styling, and expressivity, teaching a wide array of moves, combinations, and body language elements that capture different facets of vintage dance. Lady Morrighan assembles the choreographic material she teaches in Vintage Bellydance into three dances varying in mood and stylistic nuance. All three are set to the music of Eddie 'The Sheik' Kochak, one of the pioneers of belly dance music in the United States, who started adapting Arab classics and folk songs for performers in American nightclubs in 1940s. Both Eddie's music and Lady Morrighans vintage dance sequences capture the luscious and spontaneous feel of mid 20th century belly dancing, effortlessly moving from passionate abandon to lyrical playfulness to mysterious femme-fatale charisma.
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Nintendo: Price won't stop 3DS being "biggest launch" to date
UK general manager confident launch pre-orders will be met; 500,000 to sample system in UK tours
Nintendo has said that the high price of the 3DS handheld in the UK won't stop the system from being the company's biggest hardware launch to date.
Speaking at the 3DS conference in Europe today, Nintendo UK general manger David Yarnton told GamesIndustry.biz that there are no consumer electronics on the market that compare to the 3DS, and that quality of content will prove the asking price - which climbs £250 when the hardware is bought with one game.
"Indications that we've had so far from retail is that they are really happy with the price and demand indicates it will be our biggest launch in terms of hardware," said Yarnton.
"The DS for us was huge in 2005 and in 2006 the Wii was even bigger. Retailers - especially with the environment they are in - are right behind it. It's a new format. In the last ten years, the innovation that we've bought to the market, people may have looked at the price to begin with but it was soon forgotten because of the quality of the product and the content that's available."
Although Nintendo in North America set a RRP of $249 for the system, in the UK Nintendo has only committed to a trade price, leaving retailers to set their own price points around £219-£229.
"If you look at the value proposition, there's not a 3D entertainment device in the market at that price point. Not only a device that you can play games on but as a communication device, being able to download content with some of our partners like Eurosport and Sky," added Yarnton.
Earlier in the month Nintendo president Satoru Iwata said the company plans to ship 4 million units of the 3DS worldwide, with around 2.5 million earmarked for the US and Europe. Although Yarnton was unable to discuss final stock numbers for the UK, he did say that Nintendo should be able to honour all launch pre-orders.
"We're comfortable with the stock we've got and retailers are too. One of the things we're working with retail on, and is really important as far as we're concerned, is pre-orders with our customers so that we can make sure the stock is in the right places and we don't just go and give stock willy-nilly to the market.
"We need to make sure we can satisfy that consumer demand. So pre-orders are really important and that's how we're looking to allocate second chances of stock based on the retailer pre-orders. We're pretty confident we'll be able to guarantee whatever they pre-order," he said.
Addressing the marketing issues of selling a system where the 3D effects can only be appreciated with hands-on time rather than more traditional TV advertising, Yarnton said Nintendo would step-up sampling activities, and target up to 500,000 consumers from launch until the Easter sales period.
"We've had huge sampling experiences on Wii and DS in the past and we properly started that whole touring the product, we've been doing that for years. With 3DS it's going to be the biggest sampling campaign that we've ever done.
"We're looking at between 4-500,000 consumer samples up to Easter this year. And because we're doing a combination of not only interactive in stores but also consumer events, and then samples in shopping centres... we see the opportunity as so important. How do we explain the 3D? We can paint a picture but until you actually experience it you're not going to see the full value of it. Sampling is huge, it's a major investment for us."
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Patrick Frost QA Project Monitor 9 years ago
I think Mr Yarnton may be surprised to see how many of those preorders are cancelled. Many people (the core) who were interested are now very happy to wait until the price drops.
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Doug Paras9 years ago
Don't bet on it. This isn't priced like the PS3 which was $2-300 more then its competition. If the hardware is good/great which all accounts I've heard from people who have played it, is. Then people will be willing to shell out $50-75 more then the previous generation of hand-helds.
Kevin Clark-Patterson Lecturer in Games Development, Lancaster and Morecambe College9 years ago
At least £249.99 then for UK...think I'll wait
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Jim Webb Executive Editor/Community Director, E-mpire Ltd. Co.9 years ago
HMV and GAME have pre-orders going for £229.99. Amazon.UK for £219 with free shipping.
Anyone selling at £249.99 would be losing sales.
Paul Taylor Deputy Editor, OPS, Citrus Media9 years ago
Although this is a wobbly argument, it's a bit rich that the asking price in the UK is approx. £229.99, compared to US$249 -- that's about £50 - £70 more than it should be, right?
I'm in Aus, and at this stage we haven't heard anything about prices, but I'm betting it's going to be about AU $350, which is roughly US$340. Even though the system's region locked I'd probably buy it from the US and gamble on the exchange rate staying favourable for the next couple of years.
Paul, video game prices in the EU never follow conversion rate prices from the US. They are always higher. A lot of it has to do with the difficulty in localizing and distributing.
Ben Pilgrim Studying Media and Public Relations, London Metropolitan University9 years ago
This will sell, you core audience are kids but what kids want, kids get. I've worked in GAME for years and can say honestly this price will not deter people, we live in the age where everyone wants an iPhone or and iPad which are both miles more expensive. Now i appreciate that people think it pricey, but wait until either you've had a go or are lost in the craze to have one, the retailers charging £250 will either be the specialists or the highest stockists, so when PC world or Comet have sold out they'll be making the bigger profit.
I'd rather pay more for something i'll actually use, i've paid big money in the pas for products which didn't deliver such as the PSP, 3D Zelda and Street Fighter will be awesome!
Klaus Preisinger Freelance Writing 9 years ago
I am sure Nintendo knows how many they can produce. This sudden world wide release also points to the fact of Nintendo knowing their price is expensive and could be interpreted as a way of optimizing reach.
If Nintendo released in one territory, then the price might be too high to sell their monthly production, but if they release in all territories, they will still sell out. It is also funny how their mobile system is now more expensive than their home console. A shining testament to the way people spend their money these days; overpriced mobile devices for the win.
Charlie McFadden Programmer 9 years ago
I find the pricing annoying. Not so much that it's £230, but more becuase that is so much more expensive than both the Japanese and USA editions of the console. I know that exchange rates will never be perfect, But given that the price of the USA console would be £156, and £190 for the Japanese, I would have hoped that the UK would get it for at the most £200.
That said, I will still probably get one, though at £40 a game, I doubt I will ever buy a game from a shop ever again, that's just too much. (For me, anyway) Online discount is the way forward...
Richard Westmoreland Senior Game Designer, Codemasters Birmingham9 years ago
I managed to preorder mine for £217 with one free game. I was hoping it would cost £199, so £217 with a free game is pretty much the perfect price for me.
Dr. Chee Ming Wong , Opus Artz Ltd9 years ago
@ Rich - care to share the link?
Granted it is pricey with limited games on sale. Sill I'm sure there will be a sell out and even a temporary lack of availability.
Alan Mealor Lead Artist, Lucid Games9 years ago
@Charlie;
The price is about right, what is missing is the tax. The American prices never have VAT added as it's set state by state, the UK price of £217 has VAT, so take 20% off and you've got alsost the same price.
...still alot of money though!
James Prendergast Process Specialist 9 years ago
Hmmm. The price of the console itself isn't so bad but the games being more expensive (at least according to the US prices so i presume it will be the same for the UK) when i already considered DS games to be overpriced doesn't help matters. I'll probably wait for the price to come down.
@Dr Chee Ming Wong.
ASDA Entertainment.
Rachel Griffiths Studying Graduate Entry Medicine, University of Nottingham9 years ago
I think the price is fair enough in general when thinking of it as a new, innovative 3D device. However, the reality is this is another DS in a long line of recent DS releases, and I doubt there will be the same huge numbers willing to buy into it, at least until time has passed and there are a lot of 3D games out. I agree kids will be parent-bashing for the next big thing (though Nintendo says the 3D should not be used by children under 6), but how many will give in and pay for upgrade?
I really want Zelda 3D, and the console looks nice. I personally may have been willing to go up to around £180...if I didn't already have a DS, but I already did this fairly recently for the DSi XL, and I just can't afford to do the same again, even taking off any small amount I'd get for trading in (if anywhere would take a Japanese import). How many others will be thinking the same?
On a slightly more upbeat note, we have taken maybe around 10 preorders at our store, and those willing to put deposits down before a price was announced wil probably pay anything.
Chris Buckley Global Sales Manager, GamesIndustry.biz9 years ago
Regarding 'rip off Britain', when you live in Canada/USA/Aus etc... you're paid in that local currency, so therefore a Canadian $, American $ or Australian $, to those in that terratory, is worth as much as a UK £, you can't do the currency conversion.
And the point about tax, yes, tax at anything from 13% to 25% is added to the price you see, so in fact, the price of the system here (in Canada where I live), is more expensive than the UK.
@ Richard - many thanks. i had a quick gander.
I think, the 3DS is a great little portable piece of hardware. The real concern is the games that are available on Launch. To be honest, i am hard pressed to factor in anything to really enthuse a impulse buy on launch or within the next 6 months.
Are there any worthy titles I have missed perhaps?
Kingman Cheng Illustrator and Animator 9 years ago
I kept telling for ages I'll be jumping in to buy this but to be honest I'm thinking about waiting for a price cut now.
In another interview, there was mention of some Augmented reality cards and games already built in with the software. If these are some good ol nintendo classics, then great!
I was looking forward towards a proper Resident Evil title for 3DS, but mercenaries is not teh kind of title I'd be interested in.
Imagine something like Uncharted on 3DS. Now that would be pretty ace!!!
Lesley Harrison Editor, Myth Games9 years ago
I was interested, but £219 - £249 sounds like console prices to me, not handheld prices. I bought a Wii at a stupid "they're gold dust" price, and paid a lot for the PS3 too, but I think I'll wait this time.
Dr. there are 2 RE titles on the way. RE: Revelations will likely be more your cup of "insert beverage".
As for other titles, it's considered by many to have the strongest launch window line up in history (or at least pre-launch announced titles).
[link url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nintendo_3DS_games
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That's quite a substantial list already.
Dr. Wong, I would LOVE to have some good classics built in like they have done with those recent Super Mario editions of the Wii and DS.
I'd love to see Advance Wars DS. :)
@ Alan and Chris
I didn't think about the tax, thanks for clearing that up :)
Paulius Sakalauskas Product Manager, TC prekyba9 years ago
This is not the price which would stop people from buying 3DS. Innovation is what drives the sales.
Temi Web design 9 years ago
Nintendo got that Apple vibe going now. They must be so happy. what kind of profits are they going to be making on this? I think HUGE
Peter Dwyer software engineer, openbet9 years ago
It's region locked. I've already cancelled my order!
Tony Johns9 years ago
It is better to not count your chickens before they hatch.
Also with the region lock in place...expect many people in the know to import the American version who want to play the Japanese RPGs that don't make it out to Europe.
And expect those who love their Japanese Music and Visual Novels to import a Japanese 3DS.
Everyone else who gets the games they want easily will not notice anything strange...
It is always those who have a different taste in games compared to the norm who always get burnt.
I always fancied the japanese RPGS that dont get localizations here till 1-2 years later. Perhaps the next Tokyo game show 2011 might be a good excuse :)
Brandon Jaquez9 years ago
$250 is just right for what comes in the package. I think people are forgetting about how much it costs the company to produce these products, which I understand, but because this is Nintendo and since I have more faith in them than Microsoft or even Sony, I know I'll be getting my money's worth.
I've always been a handheld-Gameboy-DS guy. I'd spend more time with portables than I do with home consoles because it's just convinient to me and I just like 'em. The 3DS is the ultimate portable game system for me and I will be a proud owner of it. And I'll be getting the next 2 revisions no doubt to then set up my "Consoles I've Owned Over The Years" display case. Kinda want to have the different versions of consoles and each will have a favorite game of mine (not revisions, unless it's exclusive to it like Gameboy Color games). But that's too far ahead.
Next thing I have to do is pick my Aqua Blue color. Reminds me of my ol' Gameboy Pocket :)
Peter Caddock Head of New Technologies, Studio Liddell Ltd9 years ago
I haven't seen a 3DS in the 'flesh' but it would have to be pretty good and have more than 3D up its sleeves to entice me to buy one at that price.
Other than the alleged 3D aspect, are the specs better than the DSi?
Peter, it's far more than just a 3D DSi. It has a horsepower increase (bigger than going from GBA to DS), built in accelerometer and gyroscope, 3 cameras (2 on the back can record 3D images), augmented reality, MP3/AAC support, built in pedometer, more advanced online capabilities, Virtual Console and more.
Now, if it can talk to me local fridge and takeaway. I'm sold!
Actually been looking forward to it for ages, but am ambivalent due to their pricing point.
There are some places selling for around £190 (too good to be true ya reckon?)
Other features are 3D Hollywood movies, a new eShop with demos, trailers, etc... You can also pause a game, load up the built in web browser, look up game tips, call up the virtual notepad, write down the tips or draw a map, bring the game back up and still access the notepad. There is also Wii to 3DS connectivity. B/C with the DS/DSi. In fact you can even transfer your DSiWare titles over to a 3DS (supposedly several 3DS's if you and/or your family own a few). Can use the DSi's power plug.
Dr. I recall Nintendo talking about offering up an API for restaurants to use that would put their menu and perhaps even an ordering system on it making it accessible to a 3DS. Likely a feature that will stay in Japan but we can always hope.
Dr. Wong, I think £190 is a little too 'ambitious'? If it was later on in the year I wouldn't scratch my chin so much over that price.
Thanks for that Jimmy,
Ok well that's more like it ! :) I must say the idea of taking 3D images is intetresting, but I wont be able to see them anywhere else will I and their resolution will be poor.
I just can't imagine that the games will be fully 3D'ified, but if I know Nintendo whatever they do it will be pretty amazing where it is used. As long as it's not just the videos in 3D (which I heard a rumour last year it would be for quite a while - although I'm not sure why).
I think £220+ is expensive, but then so is a basic iPad at £429. I wonder if I had £500 would I buy 1 x iPad or 2 x 3DS??? Hmmm.
Here was a quick search online:
(£190 - conveniently out of stock)
[link url=http://panamoz.com/index.php/nintendo-3ds-console.html?___store=default
]http://panamoz.com/index.php/nintendo-3d...[/link]
(£194.99 - now out of stock for red, black and blue)
[link url=http://www.gamegears.co.uk/ds-dsi-c7/ds-dsi-consoles-c47/nintendo-nintendo-3ds-console-red-p2562?of_tid=P7Pcv8JFwwgzMXI4ETo8vz8PCwbYE8D-1tquflWTVCiQ7CwgWkRmuQcvhbccpQX5
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Simon White Studying Computer Games Programming, University of Derby9 years ago
$250 in the US, but £220 in UK? $250 is only worth £157! This is backwards - I'd most probably buy one within the first few weeks of launch at £160, but £250? I love you, but forget it Nintendo!
Simon, I noted in a post above that Europe rarely ever does a direct currency conversion for video game hardware. Go look at prices for ALL other consoles and you'll see what I'm talking about. In fact, many times you'll get a direct number equivalent, e,g, $250 in the US and £250 in the UK. So getting it at £190 - £219 is actually a better exchange rate than usual for hardware.
Christophe Lagoutte Managing Director, Ecofilmes9 years ago
Anyway, it will sold out. Just because this is the greatest console, the biggest evolution, ever seen in the history of videogames.
Steven Pick Lead Graphic Designer, Atomhawk Design9 years ago
Whatever price, Nintendo knows there are people out there who would spend that much cash. The US/UK pricing thing is as old as the hills and gives me more reason to want to move to the US one day. UK prices for games and consoles makes me cry slow and bitter tears. *sob*
Yiannis Koumoutzelis Founder & Creative Director, Neriad Games9 years ago
A bit late to post and i'm not sure anyone mentioned it but 3DS price in Europe is set by retailers. Nintendo does not have any control on it.
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Steamship Crew - Life at Sea
Crews Organization for Comfort At Sea
Steamship Crew Organization for Comfort At Sea - 1911
Ladies Enjoy Socializing in the Tea Room of a Hamburg-American Ocean Liner. GGA Image ID # 146f659e1d
IN former days the principal consideration in ocean transport lay in the conduct of the navigation of the vessel, and while the passengers were cared for as well as ordinary conditions would permit, this feature formed a secondary element in the undertaking.
Even at the present time instances are found in which the operation of the ship, considered as such, seems to occupy the chief attention of those in charge.
With the development of the great liners, however, it is being understood that an ocean steamship is really a great floating hotel, and that upon the conduct and administration of all the elements which go to make up the ease and comfort of the passengers the commercial success of the business may depend.
No more completely organized community may be found in the world than aboard the great modern ocean steamers. When two or three thousand people are obliged to live within the boundaries of one of these steel hulls every detail of their life must be carefully systemized.
A Garden on the SS Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. GGA Image ID # 146f6f2768
As the result of long experience it is now possible to gather travelers from every walk in life and carry them across the seas without one of them foregoing the comforts they may be accustomed to ashore.
Here is an immensely complicated problem, which is rendered more difficult by the necessarily restricted boundaries of even the great ocean leviathans.
Before the tourists set sail they must, of course, consider the question of banking, which must be carried on probably in many strange cities far from home. It is only a few years since the traveler could depend upon but one medium—gold-to be honored in all countries. This he carried in the proverbial leather belt against loss of all kinds.
This situation was partially improved by the use of letters of credit. The improved manner of carrying money to all parts of the world is admirably illustrated in a remarkable incident which occurred recently in New York.
A wealthy tourist was so unfortunate as to lose his pocketbook in New York the day before sailing. It may have been a robbery; in any event, the steamship tickets for himself and daughter and $1,075 were gone. The tourist had taken the common-sense precaution of purchasing travelers' checks to the value of $1,000, which are honored the world over at their face value and yet are so safe that they are of no use to any but the owner.
The pocketbook in question was found and the $75 removed, when it was dropped in a Broadway letter box. In due course it reached the post office early the next morning, when the steamship company was notified, and, by quick work, the tickets and the $1,000 were handed to the traveler before the steamer sailed. The travelers' checks would he equally as safe on the other side of the world.
The Gymnasium on the SS Amerika. GGA Image ID # 146fe9b8ec
When the ocean liner arrives in port the most expeditious work is required in the few hours she is at the dock to prepare her for her next trip. To assure the comfort of the tourists, the vessel must be thoroughly cleaned inside and out.
A gang of men scrape and newly paint the funnels, the hulls, and all the great expanse of woodwork. Other workmen take up all the carpets throughout the vessel, clean them, and, after scrubbing the floors, all the tables are repolished, the chairs regilded and stained, and the metal work polished until it glistens.
There are some 30,000 pieces of linen on a single ship to be counted, sorted and laundered. In the steward's department there are 15,000 pieces of silverware, 25,000 pieces of glassware and 60,000 dishes, plates, cups, saucers, etc., to be gone over.
The modern ship's laundry might well serve as a model on land. A curious problem has been met in the case of the S. S. Cleveland, of the Hamburg America Line, which carries a party of 500 tourists around the world. The laundry, equipped with all the newest labour-saving machinery, is operated by a special staff of eighteen experienced laundrymen. All the laundry work of the 500 tourists is carried on about as expeditiously as on shore.
Two Stewards Stand Ready to Attend to Passengers in the Serving Room of an Ocean Liner. GGA Image ID # 146ff66681
Every refinement of service which may be employed in the best hotels on shore is insured to this densely populated steamer. That everyone may have his daily bath calls for very careful organization in this department. A small regiment of bath stewards is employed in this department alone, and, in addition to the ordinary bath, there are Turkish baths, electric-light baths, and masseurs.
The provisioning of an ocean liner calls for very careful organization of the steward's department. The menu is extremely elaborate throughout the longest voyage. Some time ago a West Indian steamer, outward-bound, chanced to run on a reef, where she was held for a month. The passengers meanwhile were living on board.
On the last day of their enforced imprisonment ice cream was served for dessert, which had been taken on board before sailing. A great ocean liner carrying 1,500 passengers carries, first of all, some 425 tons of fresh water, 6,000 gallons of wine, beer, etc. Vegetables to the amount of 2,500 pounds and some 1,400 pounds of fruit must also be taken on board.
The larder must also contain 3,500 pounds of meat, 5,000 pounds of poultry, 3,000 pounds of fish, some 20,000 dozen eggs, 7,000 pounds of butter, 1,800 gallons of milk. This vast supply is only intended for a six-day trip.
A great army of employees must be carefully trained for this complicated work. The Hamburg America Line, for instance, employs some 33,000 men, as completely organized as any regular army. A complete system of insurance and benefits has been organized. At the end of a life-service the men are pensioned.
Waters, Alwyn, "The Organization of Comfort at Sea", Cassier's Magazine: An Engineering Monthly, Volume XL, No. 7, November 1911, Pages 657-660.
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Emma Roberts, the niece of Hollywood leading lady Julia Roberts, first burst onto our screens in
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Discover. Inspire. Create.
3D Printing Exhibit Opens Doors to New Possibilities
The latest exhibition in the Concept Gallery explores the potential of 3D printing to change the way we plan and execute new ideas. Inspired by the thought-provoking presentation from Cathy Lewis at 3D Systems during the 2014 Innovation Summit, the exhibit features a range of 3D printed objects designed by Glen Raven associates.
Though 3D printing has been around since the 1980s, it has recently experienced renewed interest due to the release of affordable 3D printers designed to appeal to a wide audience, from makers and small businesses to startups and traditional manufacturers. 3D printing even made an appearance at New York Fashion Week during Season 12 of the popular show “Project Runway,” which highlighted finalist Justin LeBlanc using 3D printing to design accessories for his final collection.
The objects in the current exhibition illustrate the range of ideas that can be brought to life using the new technology. Some of the featured objects include a model car that rolls and an umbrella that opens and closes; a model of the Notre Dame Cathedral; a “chainmail” glove made from tiny plastic links; and an awning frame with interchangeable parts printed from the Trivantage Awning Composer software.
Using Glen Raven’s CubePro professional 3D printer, associates dubbed “Glen Raven makers” have had the opportunity to engage with the new technology over the past several weeks. With hands-on experience, these makers now understand the capacities and limitations of 3D printing as an incubator for new ideas.
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DEFENCE MINISTER TO ARMED FORCES : ‘CRUSH TERROR AND WIN TRUST OF PEOPLE
30 Sep 17/Saturday
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday lauded the armed forces for “successful” anti-militancy operations and directed them to “keep up the good work” and also “win the trust of people.”
The defence minister, who is on her maiden visit to Kashmir, asked the forces to put in their best efforts to “keep the Kashmir’s young lot away from the gun.”
Sitharaman, who was accompanied by the army chief, general Bipin Rawat, arrived here this morning and was received by the northern army commander Lt general D Anbu and general officer commanding of Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt general JS Sandhu.
A source privy to the defence minister’s visit said that she flew to forward posts in Kupwara district. “She interacted with the soldiers and raised their morale by complimenting them for maintaining a tight vigil on the Line of Control. She also praised the soldiers and army officers for a very robust counter-insurgency grid along the LoC,” the source said.
In the evening, the defence minister chaired a high-level security review meeting at army’s 15 corps headquarters in Srinagar.
A source privy to the meeting told Greater Kashmir that the defence minister was briefed about the prevailing situation in J&K.
“In the meeting, the northern army commander briefed the defence minister about the steps taken and the progress achieved on the anti-militancy front. She was told about the success rate of the ‘operation all-out’ launched in May this year,” the source said. “She was also briefed about the counter-infiltration operations carried out this year, so far.”
A sources in the army said that the defence minister felicitated the army officers during the meeting, stating: “I congratulate you for the successful anti-militancy operations in Kashmir. Keep up the good work as it has significantly contributed towards creating a peaceful environment.”
At least nine top commanders of various militant outfits including Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad outfits were killed in joint operations by the army, police and CRPF since May this year. Besides, over 150 militants were killed this year so far in different gunfights including those at the LoC.
The defence minister, according to the source, also asked the army officers to win the hearts and minds of people of Kashmir especially youth so that they are kept away from gun. “You need to ensure there is no more fresh recruitment in the militancy. Let Kashmiri youth join the mainstream and excel in various fields,” a source quoted the defence minister as saying in the meeting.
Meanwhile, defence spokesman in Srinagar, colonel Rajesh Kalia said that the defence minister appreciated the close synergy between the army, police and the paramilitary forces in fight against militants. “The defence minister will stay in Srinagar and fly to Siachen on Saturday,” he said.
It seems during the brief discussions a multi front approach has been discussed. The true aim and final objective of these close door discussions are not very clear. It should be read in conjunction with recent open claim by Mrs Sushma Swaraj that Pakistan is Terroristan and should be dealt with as such by international community. At other forums Pakistani diplomats have been humiliated in openly by those present in US. Details of such insults are openly available. If Indian side takes some actions to ascertain their stance it should not be taken as a surprise. Pakistan Army along with ISI has been harassing and teasing Indian Government for long enough.
Due to fast elimination of the Militant leaders it has been reported that Militants had been reluctant to take over leadership unlike in the past. Indian Army seemingly adopted newer strategies, multi prong approaches and destroying terror network faster than it is being deployed. In this environment it would not come as a surprise to strike a blow at the base of the terror in Pakistan.
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James Corman
Rep. James Corman
Former Representative for California’s 21st District
Bioguide
Corman was the representative for California’s 21st congressional district and was a Democrat. He served from 1975 to 1980.
He was previously the representative for California’s 22nd congressional district as a Democrat from 1961 to 1974.
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Corman is shown as a purple triangle ▲ in our ideology-leadership chart below. Each dot was a member of the House of Representatives in 1980 positioned according to our ideology score (left to right) and our leadership score (leaders are toward the top).
The chart is based on the bills Corman sponsored and cosponsored from Jan 14, 1975 to Dec 13, 1980. See full analysis methodology.
Corman was the primary sponsor of 17 bills that were enacted. The most recent include:
H.R. 4793 (96th): A bill for the relief of Simon Ifergan Meara.
H.R. 1316 (96th): A bill for the relief of Kuo-Yao Cheng.
H.R. 3434 (96th): Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980
H.R. 3920 (96th): A bill to amend the Unemployment Compensation Amendments of 1976 with respect to the National Commission on Unemployment Compensation, and for other purposes.
H.R. 3618 (95th): A bill for the relief of Martha Castro Fitz Maurice.
H.R. 5176 (95th): An Act to lower the duty on levulose until the close of June 30, 1980.
H.R. 11370 (95th): A bill to authorize an appropriation to reimburse certain expenditures for social services provided by the States prior to October 1, 1975, under titles I, IV-A, VI, ...
Does 17 not sound like a lot? Very few bills are ever enacted — most legislators sponsor only a handful that are signed into law. But there are other legislative activities that we don’t track that are also important, including offering amendments, committee work and oversight of the other branches, and constituent services.
Corman sponsored bills primarily in these issue areas:
Social Welfare (41%) Health (23%) Taxation (12%) Labor and Employment (9%)
Some of Corman’s most recently sponsored bills include...
H.R. 8391 (96th): A bill to amend the Social Security Act to extend gratuitous wage ...
H.R. 8148 (96th): A bill to allow an income tax deduction for certain motor carrier ...
H.J.Res. 613 (96th): A joint resolution authorizing the President to proclaim May 13 of each ...
H.R. 8146 (96th): Federal Supplemental Unemployment Compensation Act of 1980
H.R. 7844 (96th): A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide ...
H.R. 7766 (96th): A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend ...
From Jan 1961 to Dec 1980, Corman missed 1,013 of 7,602 roll call votes, which is 13.3%. This is much worse than the median of 8.6% among the lifetime records of representatives serving in Dec 1980. The chart below reports missed votes over time.
1961 Jan-Apr 22 0 0.0% 0th
1961 May-Aug 65 3 4.6% 75th
1961 Sep-Sep 29 2 6.9% 75th
1962 Oct-Oct 22 0 0.0% 0th
1963 Jan-Mar 9 0 0.0% 0th
1964 Oct-Oct 4 1 25.0% 81st
1965 Jan-Mar 28 5 17.9% 87th
1965 Apr-Jun 53 10 18.9% 79th
1965 Jul-Sep 98 19 19.4% 86th
1965 Oct-Oct 22 1 4.5% 22nd
1966 Oct-Oct 40 40 100.0% 99th
1967 Jul-Sep 59 1 1.7% 41st
1968 Apr-Jun 79 2 2.5% 50th
1968 Oct-Oct 25 6 24.0% 76th
1969 Jan-Mar 16 1 6.2% 55th
1969 Apr-Jun 28 5 17.9% 77th
1969 Jul-Sep 45 11 24.4% 91st
1969 Oct-Dec 88 20 22.7% 83rd
1970 Jul-Sep 76 10 13.2% 53rd
1971 Jan-Mar 22 1 4.5% 32nd
1971 Apr-Jun 90 25 27.8% 92nd
1972 Jan-Mar 64 26 40.6% 95th
1972 Oct-Oct 50 16 32.0% 80th
1973 Oct-Dec 182 14 7.7% 55th
1976 Jul-Sep 281 48 17.1% 87th
1976 Oct-Oct 7 0 0.0% 0th
1977 Oct-Dec 135 12 8.9% 61st
1978 Jan-Mar 150 13 8.7% 56th
1978 Jul-Sep 308 24 7.8% 52nd
1978 Oct-Oct 76 3 3.9% 34th
1979 Jan-Mar 63 5 7.9% 63rd
1979 Apr-Jun 221 27 12.2% 71st
1980 Apr-Jun 197 36 18.3% 83rd
1980 Oct-Dec 67 39 58.2% 95th
United States Congressional Roll Call Voting Records, 1789-1990 by Howard L. Rosenthal and Keith T. Poole.
Martis’s “The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress”, via Keith Poole’s roll call votes data set, for political party affiliation for Members of Congress from 1789 through about year 2000
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Preservation Network Celebrates New Town Historic Marker
By Greenwich Sentinel
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Left to right: Beverly Burke Siemon; Jack Morris; Dean Gamanos, Greenwich Preservation Network; Fifi Sheridan, Greenwich Preservation Network; Selectman John Toner; Debra Mecky, Greenwich Historical Society; Diane Fox, Greenwich Preservation Network; Davidde Strackbein, Greenwich Historical Society; Annie and Tim Brown, Fourth Ward residents; Norman G. Roth, Greenwich Hospital; Chuck Hilton, Charles Hilton Architects; George Pusser, Cornerstone Contracting; JoAnn Messina, Greenwich Preservation Network.
On Feb. 3, two dozen people gathered in Greenwich’s National Register-designated Fourth Ward to dedicate the Greenwich Preservation Network’s newest historic marker. The permanent marker, located near the William Street Playground, outlines the history of the area for all passers-by. Greenwich Historical Society Chairman Davidde Strackbein welcomed the group and acknowledged the efforts of Charles Hilton Architects, Cornerstone Contracting and the Town of Greenwich for the marker’s design, construction and installation. Greenwich Hospital generously underwrote the project, and its president, Norman G. Roth, was on hand to address the group about the marker’s significance.
“Greenwich Hospital is proud to be a part of the history of this extraordinary town,” said Norman G. Roth, president Greenwich Hospital. “We have been a part of this community since opening our doors in 1906. While we have grown tremendously since then, we have never forgotten how important it is to honor our roots and that’s why this marker has so much meaning.”
Debra Mecky, Executive Director of the Greenwich Historical Society, described the unique history of the area, which was established around 1836 and is one of only two centrally located urban subdivisions in town to pre-date the coming of the railroad in 1848. In contrast to the summer homes of wealthy New Yorkers on the Post Road, the concentration of predominantly Irish families who settled there earned it the nickname “Fourth Ward” after the working-class immigrant neighborhood in lower Manhattan. In 1860 immigrants built the town’s first Roman Catholic church, St. Mary Church, on William Street (demolished c.1910). By 1900 over 20 multi-family dwellings solidified the area’s working-class image. Ten percent of the neighborhood was home to African-Americans, who worked primarily as laborers, laundresses or chauffeurs. First Baptist Church, which had been organized in 1897, bought a house on Northfield Street in 1904 and greatly enlarged it into the present-day edifice in 1910. This is one of only two African-American churches in Greenwich that still stands today. Neighborhood development stalled from 1929 until the mid 1950s, when the first commercial buildings were erected.
The Fourth Ward is now characterized by a mix of residential and light commercial use, with Greenwich Hospital playing a central role in its continuing vitality. The hospital won a Greenwich Historical Society Preservation Award in 2010 for the restoration of #28 William Street, now a private home. Greenwich Hospital faithfully restored this home to its original 1898 appearance, using salvaged materials from the demolition of its twin at #26.
The Greenwich Preservation Network was founded under the auspices of the Greenwich Historical Society with a mission to educate and provide information to Greenwich residents regarding the value and need to preserve significant architectural and historic structures and streetscapes.
Anyone interested in sponsoring a future marker may contact the Greenwich Historical Society at 203-869-6899.
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